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The Worst Episodes of Harold and the Purple Crayon

Every episode of Harold and the Purple Crayon ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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 Worst Episode
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    Harold and the Purple Crayon Season 1 Episode 4 - A Dog's Tale
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    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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  2. Harold and the Purple Crayon Season 1 Episode 12 - Future Clock
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    S1:E7

    Harold draws a party in the Crayon World.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    S1:E9

    Harold attempts to copy the work of great painters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

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

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Dog's Tale" is the worst rated episode of "Harold and the Purple Crayon". It scored 8/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Carin Greenberg Baker, it aired on 1/19/2002. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Future Clock".