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Arthur•Season 18•Episode 1

The Friend Who Wasn't There

5.9/10 · 27 votesSep 29, 201413 min

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 18•−0.1 vs season avg

After she hears D.W. talking to her imaginary friend, Muffy tries to find her own.

Directed byGreg Bailey

Written byPeter K. Hirsch, Craig Carlisle

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The Friend Who Wasn't There

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Fountain Abbey

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Messy Dress Mess

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Staycation

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Tibbles to the Rescue

The Pageant Pickle

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Cast17

Bruce Dinsmore

Bruce Dinsmore

Mr. Read / Binky Barnes / Bailey (voice)

Jodie Resther

Jodie Resther

Francine Frensky (voice)

Daniel Brochu

Daniel Brochu

Buster Baxter (voice)

Melissa Altro

Melissa Altro

Muffy Crosswire (voice)

Sonja Ball

Sonja Ball

Mrs. Read (voice)

Arthur Holden

Arthur Holden

Mr. Ratburn / Bionic Bunny (voice)

Tracy Braunstein

Tracy Braunstein

Baby Kate (voice)

Simon Peacock

Simon Peacock

Pal (voice)

T

Tamar Kozlov

Prunella (voice)

M

Mitchell David Rothpan

George (voice)

Patricia Rodríguez

Patricia Rodríguez

Sue Ellen Armstrong (voice)

W

William Healy

Arthur Read (voice)

Crew4

Peter K. Hirsch

Peter K. Hirsch

Writer

G

Gerry Capelle

Storyboard Artist

G

Greg Bailey

Director

C

Craig Carlisle

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Friend Who Wasn't There" is episode 1 of Arthur season 18. It scored 5.9/10 from 27 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 6.0). Directed by Greg Bailey and written by Peter K. Hirsch, Craig Carlisle, it aired on September 29, 2014.

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