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The Worst Episodes of The Wild Thornberrys

Every episode of The Wild Thornberrys ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Wild Thornberrys!

The Wild Thornberrys is an American animated television series that aired on Nickelodeon.
Genres:AnimationComedyAction & AdventureKidsFamily
Network:Nickelodeon

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Trouble With Darwin" is the worst rated episode of "The Wild Thornberrys". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Sylvia Keulen and written by Jill Gorey, David Regal, it aired on 10/31/2001. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Monkey See, Monkey Don't".

  • The Trouble With Darwin
    NaN/100 votes
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    #1 - The Trouble With Darwin

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2001

    Location: TanzaniaThe Thornberrys are in Africa for the opening of a new chimpanzee sanctuary which will also be attended by Jane Goodall, famous for her work with primates. When Eliza meets her and introduces her to Darwin, Dr. Goodall tells her that she disapproves of domesticated chimps. Will Eliza be able to convince her that Darwin WANTS to stay with the Thornberrys? Meanwhile, when poachers trap Eliza and Darwin, will Dr. Goodall, Nigel and Marianne be able to rescue them?

    Director: Sylvia Keulen

    Writer: Jill Gorey, David Regal

  • Monkey See, Monkey Don't
    5.9/1050 votes
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    #2 - Monkey See, Monkey Don't

    Season 2 Episode 31 - Aired 3/6/2000

    When Eliza meets a group of temple monkeys, they con her into bringing all of her family's food. While Darwin tries to convince her otherwise, Eliza realizes that she's been duped and learns the value of Darwin's friendship.

    Director: Cathy Malkasian

    Writer: Emily Kapnek, David Regal

  • Happy Old Year
    6.2/1046 votes
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    #3 - Happy Old Year

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 12/27/2000

    Location: Quito, EcuadorBefore New Year's Eve, Debbie accidentally hurts fer father's feelings, and joins a couple of eccentric, 30's-era volcano chasers, Mitzi and Merrick Dash. Eliza goes after her to reclaim her friend, Santusa the Llama, and they all encounter a mudslide when the volcano erupts.

    Director: Frank Marino, Becky Bristow

    Writer: Kate Boutilier

  • Every Little Bit Alps
    6.3/1052 votes
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    #4 - Every Little Bit Alps

    Season 2 Episode 36 - Aired 3/27/2000

    Eliza is afraid to admit to her friend Ben that she doesn't know how to snowboard, just as a rutting ibex is afraid to stand up to another ibex.

    Director: Cathy Malkasian

    Writer: Robin Riordan, David Regal

  • Cheetahs Never Prosper
    6.4/1076 votes
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    #5 - Cheetahs Never Prosper

    Season 2 Episode 34 - Aired 3/20/2000

    During a drought, Eliza is forbidden to assist the thirsty animals, but she breaks her promise when she sees a cheetah cub alone on the Savannah. Eliza and Darwin are saved by a timely thunderstorm when the cheetah mother tries to eat them.

    Director: Frank Marino, Becky Bristow

    Writer: Peter Egan

  • Two's Company
    6.5/1048 votes
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    #6 - Two's Company

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 9/7/1999

    When Eliza is told that ""Jake"" the turtle is the last one of his kind, she can't just let his species become another name on the extinction list. Enlisting help from other animals, she soon discovers ""Samantha"" and brings the two turtles together--blind date style. Eliza soon realizes that playing the role of cupid is not as easy as it seems.

    Director: Steve Ressel

    Writer: Monica Piper, David Regal

  • Critical Masai
    6.5/1042 votes
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    #7 - Critical Masai

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/2000

    Location: Masai Steppe, TanzaniaEliza and Tyler work together to help an aspiring Masai warrior earn the respect of his elders.

    Director: Ron Noble

    Writer: Peter Egan

  • The Wild Snob-Berry
    6.5/1039 votes
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    #8 - The Wild Snob-Berry

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 2/3/2003

    Geographical Location: AlaskaAt the request of the foundation, teenage rocker Shane G. joins the Thornberrys during their stay in Alaska. Since Eliza and Debbie both have a crush on Shane, they both go exploring with Shane only to discover who thick-headed he really is.

    Director: Dean Criswell

    Writer: Peter Egan

  • Horse Sense
    6.6/1044 votes
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    #9 - Horse Sense

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/2000

    In the hope of winning the annual horse race, Eliza trades in her bungling trotter for a swift Thoroughbred.

    Director: Cathy Malkasian

    Writer: Sheila M. Anthony, Joan Considine Johnson

  • Island Trade
    6.6/1041 votes
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    #10 - Island Trade

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 10/5/2000

    Location: Zanzibar, TanzaniaDebbie and Tyler mistakenly trade the commvee for a dress at an island marketplace; Marianne and Nigel explore the Ngorongoro Crater.

    Director: Cathy Malkasian

    Writer: Rick Gitelson, Joan Considine Johnson

  • April Fool's Day
    6.6/1035 votes
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    #11 - April Fool's Day

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 4/1/2001

    Location: Okavango Swamp, BotswanaIt's April Fools day, and The Thornberrys are trying to outdo each other by way of April Fool's jokes. At first it's a lot of fun, but when Tyler and Eliza encounter some quicksand and a lion, will they learn not to cry wolf? Meanwhile, Nigel coaches Debbie for her Physical Education courses.

    Director: Carol Millican

    Writer: Joan Considine Johnson

  • Stick Your Neck Out
    6.7/1043 votes
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    #12 - Stick Your Neck Out

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 8/23/1999

    Eliza finds a hero in a giraffe who can see distances with his height and warn others of approaching danger. However, to Eliza's dismay, the giraffe leaves the animals for his own needs. Only when Eliza herself is in danger does the giraffe return and realize his selfishness.

    Director: Cathy Malkasian

    Writer: Adam Beechen

  • Have Yourself A Thornberry Little Christmas
    6.7/1052 votes
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    #13 - Have Yourself A Thornberry Little Christmas

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 11/29/1999

    Eliza goes to desperate measures to help animals survive during tough times along the Skeleton Coast. Her good-will intentions, however, will soon cost her family their entire supply of holiday cheer--and their Christmas dinner!

    Director: Carol Millican

    Writer: Adam Beechen, Kate Boutilier

  • Luck Be an Aye-Aye
    6.7/1050 votes
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    #14 - Luck Be an Aye-Aye

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 2/15/2000

    When Donnie kidnaps an aye-aye for a pet, Eliza must return the ""bad luck"" omen to his home before the villagers hunt him down.

    Director: Carol Millican

    Writer: Adam Beechen, Bob Daily

  • The Kung and I
    6.7/1042 votes
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    #15 - The Kung and I

    Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 2/16/2000

    When the Thornberrys visit the !Kung people, everyone is shocked to discover that Debbie can click-talk. No one is more surprised than Eliza, however, who is only ""cured"" of her jealousy by a !Kung healing ceremony.

    Director: Cathy Malkasian

    Writer: Joan Considine Johnson

  • Sir Nigel (1)
    6.7/1036 votes
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    #16 - Sir Nigel (1)

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 3/30/2003

    The Thornberrys pay a visit to Nigel's parents in Scotland at Thornberry Hall right before Nigel is to be made a knight by the Queen of England. Once there, Nigel's mother, Cordelia, presses him to accept a tenured professorship at Oxford. The prospect of the family settling down upsets Eliza but thrills Debbie. Meanwhile, Eliza rushes to save some golden eagles from eating poisoned meat from a trapper.

    Director: Max Martinez

    Writer: Sheila M. Anthony

  • Show Me the Bunny
    6.8/1040 votes
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    #17 - Show Me the Bunny

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 9/13/1999

    After Eliza saves an arctic hare from a determined stoat, she learns that underdogs come in all shapes and sizes.

    Director: Becky Bristow

    Writer: Adam Beechen

  • Song for Eliza
    6.8/1047 votes
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    #18 - Song for Eliza

    Season 2 Episode 28 - Aired 2/25/2000

    When Eliza tries to swim with the humpback whales, Darwin accidentally knocks Debbie's boombox into the ocean, which creates a distrubing noise and causes the whales to stop their ritual singing. Eliza attempts to set things right, but ends up getting arrested for violating the Marine Mammel Protection Act.

    Director: Carol Millican

    Writer: Sarah Jane Cunningham, Suzie Villandry

  • A Shaky Foundation
    6.8/1044 votes
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    #19 - A Shaky Foundation

    Season 2 Episode 33 - Aired 3/13/2000

    The Thornberrys are visited by the Foundation's head son, Tom, who splits up the Nigel and Marianne team. An over-zealous Tom treats Eliza like a child until he lands the Commvee in a raging river. Eliza's quick thinking prevails and she saves her family and wins Tom's respect.

    Director: Carol Millican

    Writer: David Regal

  • New Territory
    6.8/1039 votes
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    #20 - New Territory

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 1/12/2001

    Location: Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, AustraliaThe Thornberrys meet an Australian family named the Gibsons when the Comvee runs out of gas. Eliza makes friends with the youngest member of the family named Bethany, who is in a wheelchair from cerebal palsy. The girls go land sailing and Bethany helps Eliza escape from a crocodile, but then get in an arguement when Bethany thinks Eliza is feeling sorry for her being disabled. Will the two new friends find a way to make up? Meanwhile, Nigel and Marianne play the Gibsons in a very competitive game of Tricky Trivia.

    Director: Carol Millican

    Writer: Joan Considine Johnson

  • Gem of a Mom
    6.8/1037 votes
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    #21 - Gem of a Mom

    Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 5/10/2001

    Eliza and Debbie embark on a dangerous trek in search of precious gemstones.

    Director: Ron Noble

    Writer: Sarah Jane Cunningham, Suzie Villandry

  • Ice Follies
    6.8/1035 votes
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    #22 - Ice Follies

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 2/4/2003

    Geographical Location: Alaska

    Director: Ron Noble

    Writer: David Rosenberg

  • Sir Nigel (2)
    6.8/1036 votes
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    #23 - Sir Nigel (2)

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 3/30/2003

    Eliza rescues her golden eagle friend from the trapper and Thornberry clan rushes to London for Nigel's knighting ceremony. After being knighted, the newly Sir Nigel most choose between becoming a teacher or continuing his adventures with his family.

    Director: Ron Noble

    Writer: Sheila M. Anthony

  • Iron Curtain
    6.9/10124 votes
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    #24 - Iron Curtain

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/6/1998

    Eliza busts a young elephant out of a Kenyan game preserve, only to face predators and poachers who are out to get them.

    Director: Cathy Malkasian

    Writer: Mark Palmer

  • Dear Diary
    6.9/1049 votes
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    #25 - Dear Diary

    Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 2/17/2000

    When Eliza ""accidentally"" reads Debbie's diary she learns that Debbie thinks she's an embarrassment of a sister. Debbie and Eliza have it out and learn the real truth about their relationship.

    Director: Becky Bristow

    Writer: Alice Miller