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Dora the Explorer S1E12 — Surprise
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Dora the Explorer•Season 1•Episode 12

Surprise

5.7/10 · 77 votesNov 6, 200024 min

Ranked #6 of 25 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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It's Boots' birthday and the party is at Dora's house.

Directed byGeorge Chialtas
Written byEric Weiner
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Cast5

Kathleen Herles

Kathleen Herles

Dora the Explorer (voice)

Marc Weiner

Marc Weiner

Map / Swiper (voice)

C

Caitlin Sanchez

Dora the Explorer (voice)

A

Ashley Flemming

Isa (voice)

J

Jose Zelaya

Tico (voice)

Crew4

E

Eric Weiner

Writer

George Chialtas

George Chialtas

Director

K

Kelly Kennedy

Storyboard

T

Ty Schafrath

Storyboard

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Episode Summary

"Surprise" is episode 12 of Dora the Explorer season 1. It scored 5.7/10 from 77 votes, ranking #6 of 25 episodes this season (season average 5.4). Directed by George Chialtas and written by Eric Weiner, it aired on November 6, 2000.

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