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The Worst Episodes of Clifford the Big Red Dog

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Worst episode
S2E4 Hooray for Cleo
6.019 votes
Best episode
S1E4 A Ferry Tale
8.032 votes
Top season
Season 2
7.1avg
Binge time
1d 7h
130 episodes

Seasons2

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 2 Episode 4 - Hooray for Cleo
    6.0/10(19 votes)
    S2:E4

    Cleo withholds information which makes everyone think she's a beach ball playing hero, then learns that there are many kinds of heroes – and the best ones tell the truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 32 - The Ears Have It
    6.2/10(20 votes)
    S1:E32

    Clifford and Cleo are all excited about the town's upcoming celebration complete with a parade and fireworks! But they notice that T-bone isn't quite is enthusiastic and soon learn that he is scared of the loud noises of all the festivities. T-bone learns that the support of good friends can help you manage feelings of fear.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 35 - Mac's Secret Dog Club
    6.3/10(20 votes)
    S1:E35

    Mac starts an “exclusive” club (he wants to exclude T-Bone); Mr. Bleekman wants to exclude dogs from the park, but he finds that he misses them when they're gone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 22 - Boo!
    6.4/10(22 votes)
    S1:E22

    Jetta learns that it's OK to have fears and admit them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 27 - Leaf of Absence
    6.4/10(22 votes)
    S1:E27

    Clifford jumps into a pile of leaves that T-Bone has raked, and when they scatter he has a lesson to learn; Charley finally finds a sport he can't master, “jiggly juggle,” but he decides to work at it anyway.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 28 - Nobody's Perfect
    6.4/10(21 votes)
    S1:E28

    It's Silly Sports Day at school and everyone is looking forward to seeing Charley master yet another athletic feat, but Charley is having a messy time trying to learn how to "Jiggly Juggle"! Charley wants to throw in the towel, but he learns that you don't have to be the very best at something to enjoy doing it!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 39 - Clifford on Parade
    6.4/10(18 votes)
    S1:E39

    Emily and Charley are having a hard time deciding what kind of float to make for the annual Birdwell Parade. But, with a little help from Clifford, they learn the importance of compromise in making everyone happy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 15 - A New Friend
    6.5/10(23 votes)
    S1:E15

    The new dog in town has only three legs, which makes the gang uncomfortable.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 2 Episode 11 - Clifford Grows Up
    6.5/10(22 votes)
    S2:E11

    The Howards do their best to make Clifford comfortable after he's grown too big for their city apartment. They finally move to Birdwell Island, because making Clifford happy is so very important to them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 21 - Come Back, Mac
    6.5/10(20 votes)
    S1:E21

    When Mac tears one of Jetta's sweaters, he feels terrible about it and runs away.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 14 - Itchy Patch
    6.6/10(23 votes)
    S1:E14

    Clifford itches like crazy but hides his discomfort to avoid a trip to the doctor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 18 - Limelight Fright
    6.6/10(23 votes)
    S1:E18

    Cleo develops stage fright when the dogs are recruited to help with a show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 25 - Doing the Right Thing
    6.6/10(21 votes)
    S1:E25

    When T-bone inadvertently "steals" a squeak toy, he experiences a guilt-induced dream where his conscience tries to show him the right thing to do. T-bone learns that it's always best to just do the right thing.

    Director:Unknown

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  15. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 31 - Clifford's Big Surprise
    6.6/10(21 votes)
    S1:E31

    T-Bone's not looking forward to the town celebration because he's afraid of loud noises; nobody will play with Clifford because they're too busy planning a surprise party for him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 2 Episode 3 - Fan Mail
    6.6/10(18 votes)
    S2:E3

    Elizabeth writes a fan letter to her favorite pop star and discovers – with the help of Mr. Bleakman - that sometimes wishes do come true.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 24 - Welcome to Birdwell Island
    6.6/10(17 votes)
    S1:E24

    Clifford has to dispel preconceived ideas about large dogs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 2 Episode 12 - Jetta's Sweater
    6.6/10(17 votes)
    S2:E12

    Jetta inadvertently gives Emily Elizabeth a sweater that was a gift from her grandma. When she realizes her mistake, she resorts to all kinds of tricks to get it back. But in the end she realizes that just being honest would have made everything a whole lot easier.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 2 Episode 25 - Special T-Bone
    6.7/10(23 votes)
    S2:E25

    When Emily Elizabeth starts work on a project titled "What Makes Me Special," it gets all the dogs to thinking about what makes them special. T-Bone isn't quite sure, but soon discovers that he has a special gift of making others feel good.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 9 - The Great Race
    6.8/10(23 votes)
    S1:E9

    T-Bone finds himself in a race against Mac.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 40 - Follow the Leader
    6.8/10(22 votes)
    S1:E40

    Cleo has a hard time giving up her role as "leader" in a game of Follow The Leader, but soon learns that playing with friends is more fun when everyone cooperates and takes turns with one another.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 38 - Team Spirit
    6.8/10(18 votes)
    S1:E38

    After Jetta tells Vaz that his poor soccer skills are holding back their team, Vaz tries to sit out the rest of the game. In the end, both Jetta and Vaz learn that being part of a team is more important than winning games.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 2 Episode 6 - Jetta's Project
    6.9/10(23 votes)
    S2:E6

    When Jetta decides she really wants to win a model-building contest, she exploits her friendship with Charley and Emily to get her way. But she soon learns that things work out much better when you treat your friends with respect.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 2 Episode 8 - He's Wonderful Mr. Bleakman
    6.9/10(21 votes)
    S2:E8

    Mr. Bleakman gets a little grumpy when Clifford messes up his new potato garden, making Emily almost wish that he weren't her neighbor; but through flashbacks she is reminded of all the nice things he's done; and Emily learns that under his sometimes gruff exterior he is a nice man and a very good neighbor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 2 Episode 7 - Stinky Friends
    6.9/10(19 votes)
    S2:E7

    Clifford can't resist going into a field to play – even after Emily Elizabeth tells him he's not allowed. He and his friends soon learn that rules are there for a reason and it's a good idea to follow them!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  26. Clifford the Big Red Dog Season 1 Episode 10 - Tummy Trouble
    7.0/10(23 votes)
    S1:E10

    When the dogs eat too many treats, they learn that too much of a good thing can be bad.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Hooray for Cleo" is the worst rated episode of Clifford the Big Red Dog. It scored 6.0/10 from 19 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 17, 2002. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Ears Have It".

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