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Thomas & Friends S8E5 — James Gets a New Coat
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Thomas & Friends•Season 8•Episode 5

James Gets a New Coat

6.7/10 · 110 votesOct 6, 200410 min

Ranked #10 of 26 in Season 8•+0.3 vs season avg

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James' new lick of paint makes him concentrate less on his work, but when he's given a very dirty job to do later on, he soon shifts his way of thinking...

Written byAbi Grant
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Michael Angelis

Michael Angelis

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Michael Brandon

Michael Brandon

Narrator (voice)

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Abi Grant

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Episode Summary

"James Gets a New Coat" is episode 5 of Thomas & Friends season 8. It scored 6.7/10 from 110 votes, ranking #10 of 26 episodes this season (season average 6.4). Written by Abi Grant, it aired on October 6, 2004.

Next: E6 · Thomas Saves the DayBest of Season 8