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The Best Episodes of Franklin Season 1

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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
    Franklin Season 1 Episode 1 - Franklin Plays the Game
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #1 - Franklin Plays the Game

    S1:E1

    Franklin is not looking forward to playing soccer for his team always loses. During a practice, Franklin notices how his teammates play and suggest they practice every day to get to know their positions. Eventually, they all learn to play as a team and have fun, even though they haven't won a game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Peter Sauder

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  2. Franklin Season 1 Episode 2 - Franklin Wants A Pet
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    #2 - Franklin Wants A Pet

    S1:E2

    Franklin still loves his stuff dog Sam but have trouble deciding which pet to choose and tries to convince his parents he is ready for a real pet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Peter Sauder

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

    #3 - Hurry Up, Franklin

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

    #4 - Franklin's Bad Day

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

    #5 - Franklin Goes to School

    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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  6. Franklin Season 1 Episode 6 - Franklin Is Lost
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Franklin Is Lost

    S1:E6

    Franklin and his friends are playing hide and seek. However, things turn to worst when Franklin and Fox tries to hide in the forest and wound up getting lost.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Frank Diteljan

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  7. Franklin Season 1 Episode 7 - Franklin Has a Sleepover
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #7 - Franklin Has a Sleepover

    S1:E7

    Franklin has Bear over. However, towards the end of the night, Bear was feeling homesick. Franklin helped Bear overcome his fear and had a wonderful night.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nicola Barton

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  8. Franklin Season 1 Episode 8 - Franklin's Halloween
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Franklin's Halloween

    S1:E8

    It's Halloween and everyone's buzzing about. They all can't wait for the Halloween party. When strange noises and ghosts appear, Franklin thought it was Bear until he heard he was home with the flu.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Frank Diteljan

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

    #9 - Franklin Rides a Bike

    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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  10. Franklin Season 1 Episode 10 - Franklin Is Messy
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Franklin Is Messy

    S1:E10

    Mr. & Mrs. Turtle are always on Franklin to clean up his room. Franklin never seemed to have time to get around to it until he accidently stepped on his favorite toy. He also realized he couldn't find anything. He starts to organize his room with his dad's help and eventually have everything in place.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bob Ardiel

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  11. Franklin Season 1 Episode 11 - Franklin Fibs
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Franklin Fibs

    S1:E11

    All of Franklin's friends can do special things. Franklin can't seem to think of anything he could that his friends couldn't so he made up that he could eat seventy-six flies in the blink of an eye. But didn't realize fibbing could also get him into trouble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nicola Barton

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  12. Franklin Season 1 Episode 12 - Franklin's Blanket
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    #12 - Franklin's Blanket

    S1:E12

    Franklin is spending a night at his aunt's place but couldn't find his favorite blue blanket. His friends and father tried to give Franklin something in it's place but in the end all Franklin really want is his special blanket.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nicola Barton

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  13. Franklin Season 1 Episode 13 - Franklin is Bossy
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Franklin is Bossy

    S1:E13

    Franklin can tend to be too bossy when playing with his friends. It got to a point where he friends can't enjoy playing games with Franklin always bossing them around and they didn't want to play with him anymore. He soon realizes being bossy and alone is no fun and learns to play fair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nicola Barton

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  14. Franklin Season 1 Episode 14 - Franklin's Fort
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Franklin's Fort

    S1:E14

    Franklin and his friends decide to build a fort but in a tree. What his friends don't know is that Franklin is afraid of heights.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bob Ardiel

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  15. Franklin Season 1 Episode 15 - Finders Keepers for Franklin
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Finders Keepers for Franklin

    S1:E15

    Franklin finds a lost camera and his friends tell him it's his because he found it "Finders Keepers". He didn't realize the significant of a lost item until his own stuffed dog, Sam is also lost.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bonnie Chung

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  16. Franklin Season 1 Episode 16 - Franklin's New Friend
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Franklin's New Friend

    S1:E16

    A new family have moved into Woodland and Franklin is curious. Little did he know the new kid in town is also a six foot tall Moose!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Peter Sauder

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  17. Franklin Season 1 Episode 17 - Franklin's School Play
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Franklin's School Play

    S1:E17

    Franklin was thrilled to be the lead of his school play, the Nutcracker. He would rehearse for his parents and spent extra time memorizing all his lines. However, on opening night, Franklin ended up with stage fright.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Maureen Paxton

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  18. Franklin Season 1 Episode 18 - Franklin and the Secret Club
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Franklin and the Secret Club

    S1:E18

    Porcupine creates a Secret Club to be more popular than Franklin. When she finally allows Franklin to join, but he had to choose between a friend or the club, it's Porcupine who learns the real true meaning of friendship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bob Ardiel

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  19. Franklin Season 1 Episode 19 - Franklin and the Red Scooter
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Franklin and the Red Scooter

    S1:E19

    Franklin sees Rabbit's new red scooter and tried to convince his parents to buy him one. But he just got a new bike. Franklin tries to earn some money but without any success. He then had an idea which Rabbit agreed to.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bob Ardiel

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  20. Franklin Season 1 Episode 20 - Franklin in the Dark
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Franklin in the Dark

    S1:E20

    Franklin tells his parents he's afraid of small drak places which includes his own shell. His mom tells him a story of a little turtle who was also afraid of the dark and how others are also afraid of other things.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Peter Sauder, Bob Ardiel

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  21. Franklin Season 1 Episode 21 - Franklin and the Tooth Fairy
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Franklin and the Tooth Fairy

    S1:E21

    When Bear shows Franklin what he received from the tooth fairy, Franklin was upset that since turtles don't have teeth, he'll never receive a visit and a gift from the tooth fairy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nicola Barton

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  22. Franklin Season 1 Episode 22 - Franklin Takes the Blame
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Franklin Takes the Blame

    S1:E22

    Mr. Mole asks Franklin to take care of his flower garden while he goes on vacation. However, Franklin gets sidetracked and kept forgetting to water Mr. Mole's garden. When he discovered his error, he tries to correct the problem, only it couldn't be fixed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nicola Barton

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  23. Franklin Season 1 Episode 23 - Franklin's Christmas Gift
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Franklin's Christmas Gift

    S1:E23

    Franklin looks over his toy chest to donate a toy to a needy child. He didn't realize how hard it was to choose which toy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Maureen Paxton

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  24. Franklin Season 1 Episode 24 - Franklin's Granny
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Franklin's Granny

    S1:E24

    Franklin had to visit his Granny but he rather play with his friends instead. He didn't realize how exciting and fun Grannies can be until they went through Granny's old trunks and photos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Nicola Barton

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  25. Franklin Season 1 Episode 25 - Franklin and the Baby
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Franklin and the Baby

    S1:E25

    Franklin's best friend, Bear have a new baby sister. Franklin wishes he could have a baby brother or sister too. Until Franklin heard what Bear had to say about the new baby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bonnie Chung

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Franklin Plays the Game" is the best rated episode of "Franklin" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 31 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Peter Sauder, it aired on 11/3/1997. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Franklin Wants A Pet".