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The Best Episodes of Martha Speaks Season 1

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Martha, a beloved family dog, is accidentally fed alphabet soup — this gives her the power of speech and the chance to speak her mind to anyone that will listen.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 1 - Martha Speaks
    9.1/10(20 votes)

    #1 - Martha Speaks

    S1:E1

    Martha faces off against a burglar in the opener of this animated series, in which the title character, a dog, gains the power of speech after eating alphabet soup. Then Martha becomes the host of a radio show and offers her advice on various issues. Based on the book series by author Susan Meddaugh.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 2 - Martha Gives Advice
    9.3/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Martha Gives Advice

    S1:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 3 - Martha and Skits
    9.2/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Martha and Skits

    S1:E3

    Martha is blamed for ruining a birthday cake, though she proclaims her innocence; Martha and Helen discover a plot to rob a jewelry store, but their initial suspects turn out to be police officers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 4 - Martha Plays a Part
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Martha Plays a Part

    S1:E4

    Martha tries to be a hero, and she learns a lesson about true courage; Martha and Helen plan a camping trip, then hear a tale of a mythical monster that lives in the woods.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 5 - Martha Takes the Cake
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Martha Takes the Cake

    S1:E5

    Martha visits a farm with her family. She tries to help with chores, but soon doubts her ability to be a farm dog. Also: Martha runs away from home after a fight with Helen and gets a job as a...telemarketer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 6 - Codename: Martha
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Codename: Martha

    S1:E6

    Martha loses the ability to speak after the soup company cuts down on the number of letters in each can of its product; Helen must train Skits to behave or he'll become an outdoor-only dog.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 7 - Martha to the Rescue
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Martha to the Rescue

    S1:E7

    Martha accidentally gets involved in a robbery and she hides the evidence of her actions. Then the thieves try to recruit her for another job. Also: Martha investigates a dog-obedience school when she thinks the students turn out to be too perfect.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 8 - Martha Camps Out
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Martha Camps Out

    S1:E8

    Martha sets out to become a firehouse dog, and she learns how difficult the job can be; when large pickles are discovered in town, Martha and her friends fear are aliens.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 9 - Down on the Farm
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Down on the Farm

    S1:E9

    The family takes care of a neighbor's dog, but the pooch turns out to be a manipulative creature that gets Martha into trouble; and Martha wins a trip to an inn, which has a no-dogs policy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 10 - Martha Runs Away
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Martha Runs Away

    S1:E10

    Martha tries to persuade Granny Flo to advertise the soup company on a popular TV show to increase sales; a con artist tries to take Martha by posing as her long-lost owner from Poland.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 11 - Martha Blah Blah
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Martha Blah Blah

    S1:E11

    Martha and Helen try to tame a nasty new dog in the neighborhood; and Martha is invited to a talent show, but the host has an ulterior motive for inviting her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 12 - Skits Behaves
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Skits Behaves

    S1:E12

    Martha has an idea for an adventure story, so Helen and her friends write it for her, adding their own input along the way. Also: Martha meets a TV star who isn't as courageous as she thought.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 13 - Martha and the Canine Caper
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Martha and the Canine Caper

    S1:E13

    Helen gets laryngitis, so Martha tries to take care of her, but Martha's efforts cause havoc in their home; Truman looks forward to a whale-watching excursion but must overcome his fear of getting seasick.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 14 - Perfectly Martha
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Perfectly Martha

    S1:E14

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 15 - Firedog Martha
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Firedog Martha

    S1:E15

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 16 - Martha's Pickle
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Martha's Pickle

    S1:E16

    Large pickles are discovered in town, which Martha and her friends fear are aliens.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 17 - The Dog Who Came to Dinner
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    #17 - The Dog Who Came to Dinner

    S1:E17

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 18 - Martha Calling
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Martha Calling

    S1:E18

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 19 - Oh, Nooo!
    9.2/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Oh, Nooo!

    S1:E19

    Martha is upset when Alice and Helen make a fuss about a kitten; Alice can't believe Truman can dislike ice cream without ever having tasted it.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 20 - Bye Martha
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Bye Martha

    S1:E20

    Martha's canine-human speech skills prove a big plus when she becomes a veterinary assistant, until she helps treat a puppy that speaks gibberish. Meanwhile, when Carolina starts a newspaper, TD tries to become an investigative reporter, but ends up a headline instead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 21 - Martha Walks the Dog
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Martha Walks the Dog

    S1:E21

    Alice is afraid to express an interest in ballet because of Ronald, who she thinks will tease her; Martha's attempt to become an agility dog flops.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 22 - Martha's Got Talent
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #22 - Martha's Got Talent

    S1:E22

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 23 - Martha the Hero Maker
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Martha the Hero Maker

    S1:E23

    To cheer up Helen, who's down in the dumps after not winning an art competition, her mother decides to bake her a cake. But when a flower order takes priority, Martha and Skits step in to finish the job. Then bath-hating Martha asks TD's father to create a perfume to hide her pungent doggy scent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 24 - Starstruck Martha
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Starstruck Martha

    S1:E24

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Martha Speaks Season 1 Episode 25 - Martha in Charge
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Martha in Charge

    S1:E25

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Martha Speaks" is the best rated episode of "Martha Speaks" season 1. It scored 9.1/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/1/2008. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Martha Gives Advice".