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The Best Episodes of Thomas & Friends Season 17

Every episode of Thomas & Friends Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Thomas & Friends Season 17!

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Thomas & Friends is a British children's television series, which had its first broadcast on the ITV network on 4 September 1984. It is based on The Railway Series of books by the Reverend Wilbert

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 7 - Henry's Hero
    8.8/10(88 votes)

    S17:E7

    Henry and Hiro take on some of the bad coal and start puffing black smoke.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Paul Larson, Laura Beaumont

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  2. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 9 - The Switch
    8.6/10(77 votes)

    S17:E9

    When Luke is sent to Ulfstead Castle to deliver stone, he meets Millie, the Earl's private narrow gauge engine. They decide to switch jobs for the day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Davey Moore

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  3. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 15 - Bill Or Ben?
    8.6/10(85 votes)

    S17:E15

    Bill and Ben meet Connor for the first time and decide to trick him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Brenner

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  4. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 8 - Luke's New Friend
    8.4/10(82 votes)

    S17:E8

    Up at the Blue Mountain Quarry, Luke finds a scared young deer, so he tries to get the other engines to work quietly. But that is not an easy thing to do.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Davey Moore

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  5. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 24 - The Smelly Kipper
    7.9/10(72 votes)

    S17:E24

    Percy is teased by James for being scared of the dark.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Brenner

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  6. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 25 - No More Mr Nice Engine
    7.9/10(68 votes)

    S17:E25

    Hiro is a strong and gentle engine but Diesel tries to teach him other ways.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Paul Larson, Laura Beaumont

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  7. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 4 - Gordon Runs Dry
    7.8/10(79 votes)

    S17:E4

    Gordon has a leak in his boiler, making him have to stop for water more frequently.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Brenner

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  8. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 12 - The Thomas Way
    7.8/10(80 votes)

    S17:E12

    Duck and Thomas take Harold to the Sodor Search and Rescue but argue which route to take him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Paul Larson, Laura Beaumont

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  9. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 14 - Percy's Lucky Day
    7.7/10(82 votes)

    S17:E14

    Percy gets the feeling he is having bad luck and tries to change it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Davey Moore

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  10. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 21 - Away From The Sea
    7.7/10(66 votes)

    S17:E21

    Salty gets the feeling he is being replaced.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Brenner

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  11. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 22 - Gone Fishing
    7.7/10(69 votes)

    S17:E22

    Harvey is teased about his hook by Bill and Ben.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Brenner

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  12. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 3 - Wayward Winston
    7.6/10(81 votes)

    S17:E3

    After Sir Topham Hatt forgets to put Winston's brake on, Winston begins to roll away without a driver. He enjoys it at first, but he soon realizes why he needs to have a driver.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Pressman

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  13. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 18 - Santa's Little Engine
    7.6/10(70 votes)

    S17:E18

    The Fat Controller is to dress up as Santa and ride a sleigh.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Brenner

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  14. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 23 - The Afternoon Tea Express
    7.6/10(75 votes)

    S17:E23

    Stephen is collecting ingredients for afternoon tea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Paul Larson, Laura Beaumont

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  15. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 19 - The Missing Christmas Decorations
    7.5/10(73 votes)

    S17:E19

    Diesel 10 decides to steal the Christmas decorations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Brenner

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  16. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 20 - The Frozen Turntable
    7.5/10(72 votes)

    S17:E20

    The turntable at Tidmouth Sheds is frozen leaving just one berth available.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Brenner

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  17. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 17 - No Snow For Thomas
    7.3/10(74 votes)

    S17:E17

    Thomas refuses to wear his snowplough and leaves it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Paul Larson, Laura Beaumont

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  18. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 11 - The Lost Puff
    7.0/10(74 votes)

    S17:E11

    Paxton hears Thomas has lost his puff but misunderstands what it means.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Davey Moore

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  19. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 13 - The Phantom Express
    6.9/10(68 votes)

    S17:E13

    James tells Percy a tale to try and scare him about a ghost at Ulfstead Castle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Paul Larson, Laura Beaumont

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  20. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 2 - Scruff's Makeover
    6.7/10(71 votes)

    S17:E2

    After being sent to be cleaned and repainted, Scruff does not want to work at the waste dump because he does not want to get dirty again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Pressman

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  21. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 1 - Kevin's Cranky Friend
    6.6/10(80 votes)

    S17:E1

    Sir Topham Hatt sends Kevin to the docks to help Cranky, but Cranky does not want any help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Lee Pressman

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  22. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 16 - Too Many Fire Engines
    6.3/10(69 votes)

    S17:E16

    With two fire engines, there is the rumour that there are too many.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Brenner

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  23. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 26 - Thomas' Shortcut
    6.3/10(68 votes)

    S17:E26

    Thomas and Bertie have a race but Bertie takes a shortcut.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andrew Brenner

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  24. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 5 - Calm Down Caitlin
    6.1/10(73 votes)

    S17:E5

    Catlin spends a night on Sodor while the bridge that connects the island with the mainland is being repaired.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Davey Moore

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  25. Thomas & Friends Season 17 Episode 10 - Not Now, Charlie!
    5.5/10(75 votes)

    S17:E10

    Charlie is a small purple engine who likes to tell jokes. One day Charlie discovers an elephant on the line and tries to alert the other engines.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Davey Moore

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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Henry's Hero" is the best rated episode of "Thomas & Friends" season 17. It scored 8.8/10 based on 88 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Paul Larson, Laura Beaumont, it aired on 6/11/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Switch".