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The Best Episodes of Harold and the Purple Crayon

Every episode of Harold and the Purple Crayon ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Harold and the Purple Crayon!

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Armed with a purple crayon and a powerful imagination, curious toddler Harold draws himself a world of adventure from the comfort of his bed and back again. Based on the books by Crockett Johnson.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Harold and the Purple Crayon Season 1 Episode 6 - I Remember Goldie
    9.0/10(11 votes)

    #1 - I Remember Goldie

    S1:E6

    Confused by the concept of death, Harold searches for his goldfish, which has died.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Carin Greenberg Baker

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  2. Harold and the Purple Crayon Season 1 Episode 8 - A Blast From the Past
    9.0/10(12 votes)

    #2 - A Blast From the Past

    S1:E8

    Harold has some fun and scary adventures after he draws some dinosaurs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Harold and the Purple Crayon Season 1 Episode 2 - Blame it on the Rain
    8.9/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Blame it on the Rain

    S1:E2

    Harold rescues two baby squirrels whose nest has been washed away in a storm.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Harold and the Purple Crayon Season 1 Episode 12 - Future Clock
    8.9/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Future Clock

    S1:E12

    Harold uses his magical crayon to draw himself in grown-up jobs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Harold and the Purple Crayon Season 1 Episode 1 - Harold and the Purple Crayon
    8.8/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Harold and the Purple Crayon

    S1:E1

    A 4-year old boy uses a crayon to create friends and natural wonders.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Carin Greenberg Baker

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  6. Harold and the Purple Crayon Season 1 Episode 3 - Fly Away Home
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Fly Away Home

    S1:E3

    Harold draws seeds that grow into a gigantic garden and meets some new friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Harold and the Purple Crayon Season 1 Episode 5 - One Crayon Band
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #7 - One Crayon Band

    S1:E5

    Harold tries to make music with the help of Lilac and a symphony of animals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jan Strnad

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  8. Harold and the Purple Crayon Season 1 Episode 10 - Harold's Walk on the Wild Side
    8.8/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Harold's Walk on the Wild Side

    S1:E10

    Harold's fascination with drawing zoo animals turns chaotic when he draws monkeys who let all the other animals loose.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Harold and the Purple Crayon Season 1 Episode 11 - Harold in the Dark
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Harold in the Dark

    S1:E11

    The moon's disappearance leads Harold and Lilac on an adventure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Harold and the Purple Crayon Season 1 Episode 9 - Harold the Artiste
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Harold the Artiste

    S1:E9

    Harold attempts to copy the work of great painters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Harold and the Purple Crayon Season 1 Episode 7 - Harold's Birthday Gift
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Harold's Birthday Gift

    S1:E7

    Harold draws a party in the Crayon World.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Harold and the Purple Crayon Season 1 Episode 13 - Cowboy Harold
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #12 - Cowboy Harold

    S1:E13

    Harold draws himself into a Western adventure where he becomes the sheriff.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Harold and the Purple Crayon Season 1 Episode 4 - A Dog's Tale
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #13 - A Dog's Tale

    S1:E4

    Harold's adventure in the Crayon World with Lilac is marred when the dog has to be reprimanded.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Carin Greenberg Baker

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Best Episodes Summary

"I Remember Goldie" is the best rated episode of "Harold and the Purple Crayon". It scored 9/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Carin Greenberg Baker, it aired on 2/2/2002. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Blast From the Past".