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The Best Episodes of Oobi

Every episode of Oobi ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Oobi!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Oobi Season 3 Episode 15 - Theater!
    9.5/10(22 votes)

    S3:E15

    Maestru directs a musical performance of "Little Red Riding Hood", staged in the park. Oobi plays the wolf, Uma plays Little Red, Kako plays the mother and grandmother, and Angus steals the show as the woodsman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Oobi Season 3 Episode 4 - Uma Dreams!
    9.3/10(15 votes)

    S3:E4

    Uma wakes up in the middle of the night after having a nightmare. Grampu helps calm her down and teaches Uma how to turn her nightmare into a silly dream.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Oobi Season 3 Episode 8 - Sign Language!
    9.2/10(14 votes)

    S3:E8

    Oobi and Kako meet a deaf girl named Amy at the park. Her mother helps them learn American Sign Language so that they can communicate and play together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Oobi Season 3 Episode 25 - Fishing!
    9.2/10(21 votes)

    S3:E25

    Grampu takes Oobi fishing. They learn about patience and eventually catch a fish. However, Oobi feels bad for the fish and convinces Grampu that they should set it free.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Oobi Season 3 Episode 7 - Kako Dinner!
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    S3:E7

    Oobi learns that trying new things is good when he visits Kako's house for dinner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Oobi Season 3 Episode 12 - Frieda Friend!
    8.8/10(14 votes)

    S3:E12

    Frieda invites Oobi to play with her and another foot named Frankie at the park. At first, Oobi does not know how to play with them because they like different games. However, Uma tells him that differences are okay and even points out some things that they have in common.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Oobi Season 3 Episode 22 - Dinosaur!
    8.8/10(19 votes)

    S3:E22

    Oobi writes a storybook called "The Lost Umasaurus", in which dinosaurs named Oobi-Rex and Dino-Kako help Umasaurus find her way home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Oobi Season 3 Episode 23 - Nature Walk!
    8.8/10(16 votes)

    S3:E23

    Grampu takes the kids on a nature walk in the park. The highlight of their trip is seeing an eagle fly through the air.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Oobi Season 2 Episode 1 - Camp Out!
    8.7/10(20 votes)

    S2:E1

    Grampu takes Oobi, Uma and Kako camping.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Oobi Season 2 Episode 14 - Piano Lesson!
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    S2:E14

    Grampu falls in love with Oobi's piano teacher, Inka, when she comes to visit. She teaches Oobi how to play a scale and even lets Grampu show off his piano skills.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Oobi Season 3 Episode 2 - Grown-Up!
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    S3:E2

    Oobi and Kako think grown-ups have cool jobs, so they pretend to be grown-up firefighters, musicians, and businesspeople. Uma plays along but eventually convinces them that kids are cooler.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Oobi Season 3 Episode 21 - Recital!
    8.6/10(15 votes)

    S3:E21

    Oobi and Angus perform at a piano recital. Oobi is very confident and helps Angus overcome his stage fright. However, when Oobi makes a mistake during his performance, he panics and runs offstage. Kako persuades him to try again, and soon afterwards, Oobi is able to play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" perfectly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Oobi Season 3 Episode 24 - Sing!
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    S3:E24

    Oobi and Kako decide to join Maestru's singing group after hearing a song called "Yo To Ho!" (based on the classical opera tune "Ride of the Valkyries").

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Oobi Season 2 Episode 15 - Uma Chicken!
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    S2:E15

    Uma takes Oobi and Kako's farm animal game too far and won't stop pretending that she is a chicken. She wears a chicken costume, pecks at her food, and tries to lay an egg. However, when she meets an actual chicken, she decides that it is more fun to be herself.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Oobi Season 3 Episode 5 - Chopsticks!
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    S3:E5

    Grampu takes the children to a Chinese restaurant, where Uma learns how to use chopsticks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Oobi Season 3 Episode 11 - Uma Trip!
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    S3:E11

    Oobi, Kako, and Grampu take Uma on a pretend trip throughout the house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Oobi Season 3 Episode 26 - Superheroes!
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    S3:E26

    Oobi, Uma, and Kako visit the park and pretend to be superheroes. They pretend to fly around and help people in need. When they find Mrs. Johnson's cat stuck in a tree, they use teamwork to bring her down

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Oobi Season 2 Episode 6 - Uma's Birthday!
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    S2:E6

    Oobi, Kako, and Grampu throw Uma a big surprise party for her birthday. They play games, give her presents, and dance in a conga line. After a while, Uma feels overwhelmed when the party becomes more about the games and less about her. She retreats to her room, and Oobi learns that she would prefer a small party. The others decide to give her one by bringing in one small gift and a tiny birthday cupcake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Oobi Season 2 Episode 20 - New Friend!
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    S2:E20

    A day at the park with Grampu becomes very special for Oobi when he meets a five-year-old girl named Frieda who looks very different from him. Oobi learns that differences are good and new friends come in many shapes and sizes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Oobi Season 2 Episode 26 - Make Music!
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    S2:E26

    The kids form their own band and try to find makeshift instruments. Kako blows into a bottle, Uma bangs on a pot, and Oobi claps with Grampu.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Oobi Season 2 Episode 3 - Uma Bathroom!
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    S2:E3

    Uma refuses to take a bath after playing in the mud with Oobi and Kako. Grampu chases her through the house and tries to convince her to wash up. Uma eventually climbs into the bathtub and has fun by singing a song about bathtime. Grampu is relieved that Uma is clean, but he is less than thrilled to clean up the dirty bathroom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Oobi Season 2 Episode 7 - Asparagus!
    8.3/10(17 votes)

    S2:E7

    Oobi and Grampu try to get Uma to try asparagus. After their attempts fail, Oobi is able to trick her into tasting it, and she ends up loving it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Oobi Season 2 Episode 16 - Sleepover!
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    S2:E16

    Kako invites Oobi to a sleepover. Uma misses Oobi terribly and is disappointed that she wasn't invited. Grampu does his best to make Uma feel better, but the only thing that works is a phone call and a lullaby from Oobi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Oobi Season 2 Episode 17 - Play Ball!
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    S2:E17

    Kako becomes frustrated with tee-ball and refuses to play. After Oobi learns the basics of Kako's hand-clapping game, Oobi teaches Kako the fundamentals of tee-ball. Kako gets a hit and Uma is revealed to be a tee-ball natural.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Oobi Season 2 Episode 18 - Build Fort!
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    S2:E18

    Oobi and Kako build forts out of blocks and get into a heated argument over whose is better. They try to one-up each other by bribing Uma, Grampu, and even the viewers to join their respective forts. They eventually make up and combine their forts after agreeing that arguments are no fun.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Theater!" is the best rated episode of "Oobi". It scored 9.5/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/20/2004. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Uma Dreams!".