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Busytown is an enchanting place that's abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences are invited to sing and laugh along as Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and other beloved characters from acclaimed author Richard Scarry make

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    The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 11 - Mario, the Venetian Gondolier
    9.8/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Mario, the Venetian Gondolier

    S1:E11

    Mario is introduced and his career as operating gondoliers in Venice.

    Director:Pascal Morelli
    Writer:Joseph Mallozzi

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  2. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 2 Episode 8 - Flying Noodles
    9.8/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Flying Noodles

    S2:E8

    Strange flying noodles are featured.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Rowby Goren

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  3. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 7 - The Busiest Firefighters Ever
    9.1/10(12 votes)

    #3 - The Busiest Firefighters Ever

    S1:E7

    Smoky and his Firefighters are introduced and their firefighting career.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Cliff MacGillivray

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  4. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 5 Episode 13 - Never Too Small
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Never Too Small

    S5:E13

    No description available

    Director:Nadja Cozic
    Writer:Joseph Mallozzi

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  5. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 5 Episode 8 - The Piggy Express
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #5 - The Piggy Express

    S5:E8

    Piggy delivers mail.

    Director:Nadja Cozic
    Writer:Joseph Mallozzi

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  6. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 3 Episode 1 - The Knights of Busytown
    8.5/10(9 votes)

    #6 - The Knights of Busytown

    S3:E1

    Knights and a bucketman are a major occurrence in Busytown.

    Director:Marcos Da Silva
    Writer:Ken Ross

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  7. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 5 Episode 9 - Practice Makes Prefect
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Practice Makes Prefect

    S5:E9

    There is a school recital.

    Director:Nadja Cozic
    Writer:Ken Ross

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  8. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 6 - The Three Fishermen
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #8 - The Three Fishermen

    S1:E6

    The Cat Family goes fishing and returns with fish of different sizes.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:S.M. Molitor

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  9. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 4 - The Talking Bread
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #9 - The Talking Bread

    S1:E4

    A bread in Able Baker Charlie's bakery repeatedly says "Mama".

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Morton Ritts

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  10. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 5 Episode 12 - We Won't Go to the Doctor!
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #10 - We Won't Go to the Doctor!

    S5:E12

    No description available

    Director:Nadja Cozic
    Writer:Patrick Granleese

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  11. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 1 - The Best Birthday Present Ever
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #11 - The Best Birthday Present Ever

    S1:E1

    Mother Cat gets a birthday present.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Thomas Lapierre

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  12. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 5 - Couscous, the North African Detective
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Couscous, the North African Detective

    S1:E5

    Couscous catches Peppy the Gangster and his Dirty Rats who intend to steal the Jewel-of-Jewels.

    Directors:Stephan Martinière, Pascal Morelli
    Writer:Don Arioli

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  13. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 2 - Patrick Pig Learns to Talk
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Patrick Pig Learns to Talk

    S1:E2

    Patrick Pig learns how to speak for the first time .

    Directors:Stephan Martinière, Pascal Morelli
    Writer:Joseph Mallozzi

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  14. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 3 - Grouchy Mr. Gronkle
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #14 - Grouchy Mr. Gronkle

    S1:E3

    Mr. Gronkle is introduced.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:S.M. Molitor

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  15. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 8 - Manuel of Mexico
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Manuel of Mexico

    S1:E8

    A mystery takes place in Mexico.

    Director:Pascal Morelli
    Writer:Thomas Lapierre

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  16. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 9 - The Biggest Catch Ever
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - The Biggest Catch Ever

    S1:E9

    And a big catch is received.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Thomas Lapierre

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  17. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 10 - Mr. Raccoon's Different Day
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Mr. Raccoon's Different Day

    S1:E10

    Mr. Raccoon has a bad day

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Bruce Robb

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  18. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 12 - The Best Babysitter Ever
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - The Best Babysitter Ever

    S1:E12

    Hilda babysits.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Thomas Lapierre

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  19. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 13 - The Best Mistake Ever
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - The Best Mistake Ever

    S1:E13

    Huckle forgets a shopping list.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Thomas Lapierre

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  20. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 14 - Sneef, the Best Detective in Europe
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Sneef, the Best Detective in Europe

    S1:E14

    Sneef and Sniff succeed in catching the Royal Jewels.

    Director:Pascal Morelli
    Writer:Thomas Lapierre

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  21. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 15 - Camping Out
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Camping Out

    S1:E15

    The Cat family goes camping.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:S.M. Molitor

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  22. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 16 - Mr. Frumbles's New Cars
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Mr. Frumbles's New Cars

    S1:E16

    When Mr. Frumble crashes his car he steals the bulldozer from Roger Rhino, a taxi and the airplane from Rudolph Von Flugel.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Cliff MacGillivray

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  23. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 17 - Ernst and Heidi in the Alps
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Ernst and Heidi in the Alps

    S1:E17

    Ernst and Heidi from the Swiss alps are introduced.

    Director:Pascal Morelli
    Writer:Thomas Lapierre

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  24. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 18 - Billy Dog's Bad Day
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Billy Dog's Bad Day

    S1:E18

    Billy Dog has a bad day.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writer:Thomas Lapierre

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  25. The Busy World of Richard Scarry Season 1 Episode 19 - The Snowstorm
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - The Snowstorm

    S1:E19

    A big snowstorm causes havoc in Busytown.

    Director:Greg Bailey
    Writers:Fern Miller, S.M. Molitor, Morton Ritts

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Best Episodes Summary

"Mario, the Venetian Gondolier" is the best rated episode of "The Busy World of Richard Scarry". It scored 9.8/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Pascal Morelli and written by Joseph Mallozzi, it aired on 3/27/1994. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Flying Noodles".