NaN/100 votesLoading...#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
6.0/1049 votesLoading...#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
6.3/1045 votesLoading...#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
6.5/1075 votesLoading...#4 - 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
6.5/1051 votesLoading...#5 - 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
- 6.6/1041 votesLoading...
#6 - 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
6.7/1047 votesLoading...#7 - 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
- 6.7/1043 votesLoading...
#8 - 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
- 6.7/1040 votesLoading...
#9 - 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
- 6.7/1034 votesLoading...
#10 - 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
6.7/1038 votesLoading...#11 - 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
6.8/1042 votesLoading...#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
6.8/1041 votesLoading...#13 - 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
6.8/1035 votesLoading...#14 - 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
6.9/10123 votesLoading...#15 - 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
6.9/1039 votesLoading...#16 - 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
6.9/1051 votesLoading...#17 - 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
6.9/1049 votesLoading...#18 - 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
6.9/1046 votesLoading...#19 - 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
6.9/1043 votesLoading...#20 - 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
- 6.9/1038 votesLoading...
#21 - 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
6.9/1034 votesLoading...#22 - Ice Follies
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 2/4/2003
Geographical Location: Alaska
Director: Ron Noble
Writer: David Rosenberg
7.0/1048 votesLoading...#23 - 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
- 7.0/1036 votesLoading...
#24 - 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
7.0/1035 votesLoading...#25 - 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
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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".