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The Best Episodes of Franklin

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Franklin is an Canadian educational animated television series, based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois. The television series was named after its main character, Franklin the Turtle. It was

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Franklin Season 6 Episode 13 - Franklin Migrates
    9.2/10(10 votes)

    S6:E13

    Franklin learns about Migration Celebration from Goose. Goose's relatives fly south for the winter, while she and her family stay in Woodland. Franklin joins in the celebraetion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Karen Moonah

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  2. Franklin Season 5 Episode 4 - Franklin and Betty
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    S5:E4

    Beaver's cousin Betty is in town and Franklin is the first of the Woodland kids other than Beaver to meet her. The two quickly become friends with each other, Betty identifying with Franklin's interest in sand-castle building and also wanting to get away from Beaver, who is obliviously centered on her own interests.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Betty Quan

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  3. Franklin Season 5 Episode 10 - Franklin's Bargain
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    S5:E10

    When Bear buys a neat detective kit at Mr. Mole's shop, Franklin is disappointed to learn that they're all sold out, but Bear tells him that he can get a "Super Snooper Spy Kit," however, he'll have to get it before it's sold out. Franklin checks his savings and finds that he doesn't have enough money. Hoping to earn the money, he decides to strike a bargain with his Dad to get it by doing an extra chore. He first deals around doing the dishes and then fails keep up his end of the bargain after agreeing to a different chore.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Brian Lasenby

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  4. Franklin Season 2 Episode 2 - Franklin Not-So-Broken Bone
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    S2:E2

    Franklin noticed the attention Skunk was getting with a cast on her arm. He finds a way to put a cast on too but learns there are down sides too.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nicola Barton

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  5. Franklin Season 1 Episode 3 - Hurry Up, Franklin
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    S1:E3

    Franklin heads over to his best Friend Bear's surprise birthday party. However, Franklin tends to take his take as he is sidetracked with nature's beauty. He enjoys the adventure and even picks up treasures along the way. In the end, he still makes it to the birthday party just in time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nicola Barton

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  6. Franklin Season 1 Episode 9 - Franklin Rides a Bike
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    S1:E9

    Franklin noticed all his friends are riding their bikes without training wheels. At first, he was a little embarrased with his training wheels but with the help of his mother, he learned how to finally ride a bike without training wheels.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Maureen Paxton

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  7. Franklin Season 3 Episode 8 - Franklin's Fossil
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    S3:E8

    Franklin and Bear discover a trilobite fossil in the garden. They make a museum with the fossil as the focal point, but lose customers because they don't know anything about it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Brian Lasenby

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  8. Franklin Season 1 Episode 4 - Franklin's Bad Day
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    S1:E4

    Franklin is sad his best friend, Otter had moved away. Even though he refuses to admit it, he's also angry and mad at everyone. He then realizes, no matter what, it's no excuse for his behavior.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bob Ardiel

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  9. Franklin Season 2 Episode 8 - Franklin and the Babysitter
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    S2:E8

    Granny was not able to babysit Franklin when his parents have to go out for the night. So Mrs. Muskrat was called in. Franklin was not pleased for he was looking forward to spending time with his Granny.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nicola Barton

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  10. Franklin Season 3 Episode 1 - Franklin and His Night Friend
    8.0/10(15 votes)

    S3:E1

    Franklin makes friends with a bat named Bat, but problems emerge when they can't meet because Bat is nocturnal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Brian Lasenby

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  11. Franklin Season 2 Episode 3 - Franklin's Gift
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    S2:E3

    Franklin made a beautiful present for his mom for Mother's Day. He was so proud of it. But when he heard what his friends have gotten their mothers, he wasn't so sure about his home made gift after all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nicola Barton

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  12. Franklin Season 5 Episode 8 - Franklin and Wolvie
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    S5:E8

    Wolvie, the son of one of Mrs. Turtle's friends is coming to visit Franklin and pretty soon Franklin and all of his friends are on their guard when Wolvie's play turns out to be a little rough for them. Wolvie seems to be rough, rude and just not fun to be around. It turns out, though, that there's a reason for Wolvie's behavior and he can change if need be.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Brian Lasenby

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  13. Franklin Season 6 Episode 11 - Franklin in Charge
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    S6:E11

    Franklin takes on Mr. Turtle's household chores. He finds that he can't do it all, and doesn't have to.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Simon Racioppa, Richard Elliott

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  14. Franklin Season 2 Episode 9 - Franklin and the Broken Globe
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    S2:E9

    Franklin accidently breaks the classroom globe but Goose thought she had broken it. Franklin starts to feeling guilty when Goose feels she's nothing but bad luck.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ken Ross

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  15. Franklin Season 3 Episode 13 - Franklin's Day Off
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    S3:E13

    Franklin would rather go on a bike ride with Bear, than put away his makeshift tent, but then he has a flat tire which leads him into all kinds of problems that could've been prevented if he had put away the tent days ago.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nicole Keefler

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  16. Franklin Season 6 Episode 9 - Franklin the Weather Turtle
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S6:E9

    Franklin is an aspiring meteorologist after spending time with Mr. Groundhog.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:John van Bruggen

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  17. Franklin Season 6 Episode 7 - Franklin's Swimming Party
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    S6:E7

    Franklin and his friends are having a swimming party. Unfortunately, Skunk doesn't know how to swim - and things only get worse for Franklin accidentally reveals her secret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Karen Moonah

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  18. Franklin Season 1 Episode 5 - Franklin Goes to School
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    S1:E5

    Franklin is excited about the first day of school. However, he is also scared as to the expectations. He then learns what school is all about and even drew a picture of his family to take home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bob Ardiel

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  19. Franklin Season 2 Episode 1 - Franklin's Visitor
    7.6/10(15 votes)

    S2:E1

    Mr. Mole's grandson visits and Franklin have to keep him company. Mole doesn't seem to be interested in anything Franklin wants to do so Franklin has to find a way to compromise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Mark Mayerson

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  20. Franklin Season 2 Episode 4 - Franklin Growing Up Fast
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    S2:E4

    Franklin watches an old home movie of his dad. Franklin couldn't believe his dad was once his size. He sets to do grownup things knowing he'll be a grownup some day but yet he still wants to be a kid too.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Patrick Granleese

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  21. Franklin Season 3 Episode 3 - Franklin's Nature Hike
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    S3:E3

    Franklin helps Snail a bit too much during a nature walk with Bear, Beaver, Fox, and Goose.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nicola Barton

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  22. Franklin Season 4 Episode 6 - Franklin's Shell Trouble
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    S4:E6

    Franklin's shell is peeling due to having Carapace Eczema and is treated with an embarrassing ointment. He then tries various ways to hide this from his friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nicola Barton

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  23. Franklin Season 5 Episode 11 - Franklin's Big Game
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    S5:E11

    Franklin and his friends are out playing baseball when the Churchill Bears, a visiting team on their way to a big tournament, roll onto the baseball field. Mr. Mole knows them and invited them to stop by. He arranges for a big game between them and Franklin's team, but when Franklin and his friends see how well the Bears play, they try to back out of the game, worried that they'll get "murgalized."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ken Ross

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  24. Franklin Season 2 Episode 13 - Franklin Takes a Trip
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S2:E13

    Franklin and his parents takes a trip to a pioneer village. Franklin was not too thrilled about it until he discovered how the early settlers were doing fun things long before amusement parks were built.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ken Ross

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  25. Franklin Season 3 Episode 5 - Franklin's Masterpiece
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S3:E5

    Franklin wins a contest with a painting that he, Bear, Beaver, and Fox painted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:James Backshall

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Best Episodes Summary

"Franklin Migrates" is the best rated episode of "Franklin". It scored 9.2/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Karen Moonah, it aired on 6/20/2004. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Franklin and Betty".