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The Best Episodes of Stillwater

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

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Siblings Karl, Addy and Michael have a very special next-door neighbor: a wise panda named Stillwater. His friendship and stories give them new perspectives on the world, themselves, and each other.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Stillwater Season 1 Episode 7 - Loud Colors / Tied up in Knots
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Loud Colors / Tied up in Knots

    S1:E7

    Addy looks forward to a peaceful painting session with Stillwater. Karl finally ties his shoes by himself but worries he won't be able to do it again.

    Directors:Jun Falkenstein, Amber Tornquist Hollinger
    Writers:Sindy McKay, Amy Wolfram

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  2. Stillwater Season 1 Episode 2 - Gift of Compassion / Larger Than Life
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #2 - Gift of Compassion / Larger Than Life

    S1:E2

    Addy gets frustrated with Karl for not sharing a game. Karl receives a toy robot that isn't what he expected.

    Directors:Jun Falkenstein, Amber Tornquist Hollinger
    Writers:Rob Hoegee, Craig Lewis

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  3. Stillwater Season 1 Episode 1 - The Impossible Dream / Stuck in the Rain
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    #3 - The Impossible Dream / Stuck in the Rain

    S1:E1

    Karl builds a spaceship but no one thinks it will fly. An unwelcome summer rain gives Michael a new perspective on fun.

    Director:Jun Falkenstein
    Writer:Rob Hoegee

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  4. Stillwater Season 1 Episode 3 - Soaked / A Perfect Fit
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Soaked / A Perfect Fit

    S1:E3

    Karl and Michael feel badly after accidentally soaking Addy with water balloons. When Michael and Addy build a go-kart, Karl feels left out.

    Directors:Jun Falkenstein, Amber Tornquist Hollinger
    Writers:Denise Downer, Craig Lewis

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  5. Stillwater Season 1 Episode 8 - Crossing Over / Kind of Blue
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Crossing Over / Kind of Blue

    S1:E8

    Karl faces his fear of crossing a creek in the woods. Michael sees that Addy looks sad and wants to cheer her up.

    Directors:Jun Falkenstein, Amber Tornquist Hollinger
    Writers:Sindy McKay, Lisa Kettle

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  6. Stillwater Season 1 Episode 11 - The Trade / Winter Wonder
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #6 - The Trade / Winter Wonder

    S1:E11

    Michael is upset when Karl trades a rare game card. A homemade snow scooter leaves Michael feeling frustrated.

    Directors:Jun Falkenstein, Amber Tornquist Hollinger
    Writers:Denise Downer, A.J. Marchisello, Tanner Marchisello

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  7. Stillwater Season 4 Episode 1 - Good, Better, Best / Raking Leaves
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Good, Better, Best / Raking Leaves

    S4:E1

    Karl and Koo's competitive games start to ruin their fun. The kids rake Mr. Morgan's leaves, but a gust of wind undoes their hard work.

    Director:Jun Falkenstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Stillwater Season 1 Episode 6 - The Haircut / Paper Wings
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #8 - The Haircut / Paper Wings

    S1:E6

    Karl is afraid to visit a barber for the first time. Michael becomes determined to make the perfect paper airplane.

    Directors:Jun Falkenstein, Roy Burdine
    Writers:A.J. Marchisello, Tanner Marchisello, Lisa Kettle

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  9. Stillwater Season 1 Episode 9 - Out on a Limb / Sandcastles
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Out on a Limb / Sandcastles

    S1:E9

    Karl accidentally breaks a branch on Stillwater's cherry tree. The kids try to protect their sandcastle from being washed away.

    Directors:Jun Falkenstein, Amber Tornquist Hollinger
    Writers:Amy Wolfram, Len Uhley

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  10. Stillwater Season 1 Episode 10 - The Unexpected Gift / Celebration Song
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #10 - The Unexpected Gift / Celebration Song

    S1:E10

    The kids think it's Stillwater's birthday and plan a surprise party. Addy is disappointed about not getting a lead role in the school play.

    Directors:Jun Falkenstein, Amber Tornquist Hollinger
    Writers:Amy Wolfram, A.J. Marchisello, Tanner Marchisello

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  11. Stillwater Season 1 Episode 5 - The Race / Dressed Up
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    #11 - The Race / Dressed Up

    S1:E5

    Addy feels sad after losing a cross-country race. Karl is unwilling to give up his favorite shirt, even though he's outgrown it.

    Directors:Gary Hartle, Jun Falkenstein, Amber Tornquist Hollinger
    Writers:Sindy McKay, Amy Wolfram

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  12. Stillwater Season 1 Episode 13 - The Way Home
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #12 - The Way Home

    S1:E13

    While helping Stillwater make treats for the Winter Solstice Festival, the kids learn he plans to share some with a neighbor they're wary of.

    Director:Jun Falkenstein
    Writer:Rob Hoegee

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  13. Stillwater Season 2 Episode 7 - One Drop Makes an Ocean
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #13 - One Drop Makes an Ocean

    S2:E7

    Stillwater shows the kids his worm farm and other things he does to live green, which inspires them to come up with more ways to help Earth.

    Director:Gary Hartle
    Writer:Rob Hoegee

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  14. Stillwater Season 1 Episode 12 - Ghost Story
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Ghost Story

    S1:E12

    Michael feels abandoned on Halloween when Addy gets invited to a friend's party, and Karl decides to stay in because he's afraid of ghosts.

    Director:Jun Falkenstein
    Writer:Rob Hoegee

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  15. Stillwater Season 2 Episode 2 - Karl's Museum / The Helper
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Karl's Museum / The Helper

    S2:E2

    Karl is disappointed his gem museum doesn't attract more visitors. Addy's time with her classmates gets disrupted by Karl's antics.

    Directors:Amber Tornquist Hollinger, Roy Burdine
    Writers:Sindy McKay, Matt Wayne

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  16. Stillwater Season 1 Episode 4 - Downward Dog / The Sleeping Moon
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #16 - Downward Dog / The Sleeping Moon

    S1:E4

    Michael is hired to pet-sit a neighbor's dog for the weekend. Things don't go as planned when the kids try to watch a lunar eclipse.

    Directors:Jun Falkenstein, Amber Tornquist Hollinger
    Writers:Denise Downer, Lisa Kettle

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  17. Stillwater Season 2 Episode 3 - Band Aid / The Good Morning
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Band Aid / The Good Morning

    S2:E3

    Addy forms a band with her friends and discovers playing together is harder than she expected. Michael's day gets off to a rough start.

    Directors:Amber Tornquist Hollinger, Roy Burdine
    Writers:Jessica Welsh, Matt Wayne

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  18. Stillwater Season 2 Episode 1 - The Visit / Showtime
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #18 - The Visit / Showtime

    S2:E1

    The arrival of Stillwater's niece Koo has Karl feeling a bit unseen. Addy puts on a show with her brothers but needs to learn to collaborate.

    Directors:Amber Tornquist Hollinger, Roy Burdine
    Writers:Rob Hoegee, Jessica Welsh

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  19. Stillwater Season 2 Episode 4 - Building Big / Falling Leaves
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Building Big / Falling Leaves

    S2:E4

    Michael feels overwhelmed by how long it'll take to build his dream treehouse. Karl copes with the loss of his favorite climbing tree.

    Directors:Amber Tornquist Hollinger, Roy Burdine
    Writers:Jessica Welsh, Patrick Rieger

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  20. Stillwater Season 3 Episode 10 - I'm Bored / Art Fair
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #20 - I'm Bored / Art Fair

    S3:E10

    A bored Karl takes out his frustrations on everyone around him. Michael struggles to finish an art project for an upcoming fair.

    Directors:Gary Hartle, Kuni Tomita
    Writers:Sindy McKay, Len Uhley

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  21. Stillwater Season 3 Episode 9 - The Catch / Missing Out
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #21 - The Catch / Missing Out

    S3:E9

    Michael gives himself a hard time for missing the game-winning catch. Addy feels left out when she isn't invited to a birthday dinner.

    Directors:Gary Hartle, Kuni Tomita
    Writers:Kris Marvin Hughes, Michael Ryan

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  22. Stillwater Season 2 Episode 6 - Hide and Seek / The Trip
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Hide and Seek / The Trip

    S2:E6

    Karl and Koo think of ways to make their playdate last forever. Stillwater is anxious about everything he has to do before his trip.

    Directors:Gary Hartle, Amber Tornquist Hollinger, Roy Burdine
    Writers:Rob Hoegee, Jessica Welsh, Patrick Rieger

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  23. Stillwater Season 3 Episode 1 - Waiting / Bake Sale
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Waiting / Bake Sale

    S3:E1

    Karl's excitement for Stillwater's return makes the wait that much harder. Addy takes on too many requests for the school's bake sale.

    Directors:Gary Hartle, Kuni Tomita
    Writers:Rob Hoegee, Jessica Welsh

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  24. Stillwater Season 3 Episode 2 - Captain Koo / Digging Deeper
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Captain Koo / Digging Deeper

    S3:E2

    Koo is caught off guard when Karl introduces her to his friends. Maya and Addy show Tommy kindness as he deals with the loss of a loved one.

    Directors:Gary Hartle, Kuni Tomita
    Writers:Callie C. Miller, Sindy McKay

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  25. Stillwater Season 2 Episode 5 - Stitch Marks / Friends Forever
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Stitch Marks / Friends Forever

    S2:E5

    Karl is upset that MuMu, his favorite stuffed toy, is “broken.” Addy feels betrayed when her best friend spends time with someone else.

    Directors:Amber Tornquist Hollinger, Roy Burdine
    Writers:Sindy McKay, Amy Wolfram

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Best Episodes Summary

"Loud Colors / Tied up in Knots" is the best rated episode of "Stillwater". It scored 8.6/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Jun Falkenstein, Amber Tornquist Hollinger and written by Sindy McKay, Amy Wolfram, it aired on 8/27/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Gift of Compassion / Larger Than Life".