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A Moth Mystery; Just Peachy - S1 E34

Fluttering moths distract the kids when they try to sing their new Sunny Summer Song. The kids give away peaches to their friends in Animal Town.

• Monday August 3, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday August 3, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Saturday August 8, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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Ms. Mole's Glasses; Elinor Stops the Squish - S1 E8

Premiered On: 09/17/2020

Elinor and her friends set out to return Ms. Mole's glasses to her after she forgets them at school. Elinor and her friends want to bring Ms. Mole a cupcake for her birthday.

• Monday August 3, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday August 3, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Blackout/Tree That Eats Toys - S2 E16

Elinor's power goes out, making her house look different. Elinor's frisbee gets stuck in a tree.

• Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Circus Tricks/Stuck in the Mud - S2 E13

Elinor learns about the importance of bones after she breaks her arm. The kids need to build a craft for the craft show and get inspired by mud.

• Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Tuesday August 25, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday August 25, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Speed Racer; One of These Goats - S1 E9

Premiered On: 09/21/2020

Elinor and her friends try to make their race car go faster by changing its shape. The substitute teacher has trouble telling the Goat twins apart.

• Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Adventure in Moose Mountain - S2 E15

The kids travel to Moose Mountain to retrieve Ari's plushie after it gets taken by an eagle.

• Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday August 6, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Elinor's Nest/Foody Fuel - S2 E2

Elinor and her friends are inspired to build a nest. Elinor and her friends learn that it is good to eat different types of foods.

• Friday August 7, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday August 7, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

The Town Picnic; The Amazing Expandable Clubhouse - S1 E1

Premiered On: 09/08/2020

Ari grows impatient waiting for ketchup. Elinor, Olive, and Ari have to figure out how to expand their clubhouse to fit all the new members of The Explorer's Club.

• Monday August 10, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday August 10, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Going with the Tide/Slime Time - S2 E10

The kids try to build a sandcastle but have trouble finding the right spot on the beach. Elinor uses slime to get a stuck ring off Camilla's finger.

• Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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• Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Hiding in Plain Sight; Owl Girl - S1 E2

Premiered On: 10/05/2020

Elinor, Olive, and Ari use shapes, colors, and patterns to hide so that the Goat Twins can't spot them. Elinor decides to be an owl for the costume parade.

• Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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• Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Bubble House; The Syrup Tree - S1 E14

Premiered On: 09/28/2020

A spittle bug inspires Elinor and her friends to build a bubble house. Elinor and her friends help Farmer Bear make maple syrup.

• Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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• Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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The Beat of a Different Drummer/The Bird Thief - S2 E17

The kids try to locate a Srta. Tapir at Animal Town's Music Festival by listening for her drums. After their items are stolen, the kids track down a peculiar bird who has taken them.

• Thursday August 13, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday August 13, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

The Science of Staying Warm; The Seed of an Idea - S1 E3

Premiered On: 09/09/2020

Elinor, Olive and Ari get ready to go out and play in the snow. Elinor wants to learn how Velcro works.

• Friday August 14, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday August 14, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

The Violin Lesson/Flying High - S2 E1

Crickets inspire Olive to play her violin. While flying in a hot air balloon, Elinor and her friends learn why birds fly high.

• Monday August 17, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday August 17, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Feed the Birds; Senor Tapir Says Adios - S1 E10

Elinor worries how her chickadee friend Chicky will find food during the winter. Elinor and her friends decide to give Senor Tapir a going away present.

• Monday August 17, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday August 17, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Wind in the Web; The Pokey Plant - S1 E12

Premiered On: 09/23/2020

Elinor and her friends help Mr. Raccoon with his bakery sign. Elinor is excited for Plant Day at school - until she gets a cactus to bring home.

• Monday August 10, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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• Monday August 31, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
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The House That Ants Built; Special Places - S1 E4

Premiered On: 09/10/2020

Elinor and her friends each have their own ideas about how to build a couch cushion castle. Ari can't remember where he left his favorite ball.

• Wednesday August 19, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday August 19, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Rocks Rock/A Birthday for Bibi - S2 E18

While helping Ms. Beaver construct a community garden, the kids learn about rocks. It's Bibi's birthday and Elinor tries to make her special dumplings all by herself.

• Thursday August 20, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday August 20, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Don't Rain on My Parade/Olive Hiccups It Up - S2 E14

The kids try to determine what the weather will be like for Animal Town's parade. Olive gets a bad case of the hiccups.

• Thursday August 20, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday August 20, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Sunday August 23, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday August 23, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Olive's Library; Nature Walk - S1 E31

Premiered On: 09/09/2021

Olive receives so many books for her birthday that her shelf becomes crammed and she has no room! It's Nature Day at school and Elinor, Olive and Ari have to make a Nature Walk at recess.

• Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday August 19, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Friday August 21, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
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• Monday August 31, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday August 31, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Backyard Soup; Colorful and Tasty - S1 E13

Premiered On: 10/12/2020

Elinor loves making "Backyard Soup" because all the ingredients come from their backyard garden. Elinor and her friends are selling lots of yummy cupcakes, but no one is buying any.

• Friday August 21, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday August 21, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The Paper Trail; Bath Time - S1 E15

Premiered On: 09/29/2020

Elinor and her friends need to find more paper for their storybook. Elinor, Ari, and Olive learn about different ways that animals keep themselves clean.

• Saturday August 22, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday August 22, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Spice Is Nice/Ari's Muscles - S2 E3

Elinor and her friends learn what makes Olive's mom's curry so spicy. Ari's muscles hurt after playing too much baseball.

• Monday August 24, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday August 24, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

The Tomato Drop; Look What I Can Do - S1 E5

Premiered On: 09/14/2020

Elinor, Ari, and Olive enter the tomato drop contest at the Animal Town Tomato Festival. Elinor and Ari notice their friends are good at soccer, but they are not.

• Friday August 7, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday August 7, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Tuesday August 25, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday August 25, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Clean Captain/The Moment of Tooth - S2 E5

Elinor is the new Clean Captain at school and takes things too far. Ari has a loose tooth.

• Wednesday August 26, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday August 26, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Friday August 28, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday August 28, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Tasty Rainbow/Olive Gets the Big Picture - S2 E12

The kids learn the benefits of eating different coloured foods. Olive tries to get a picture of a puffin.

• Wednesday August 26, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday August 26, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Sunday August 30, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday August 30, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The Lizard Lounge; Feathers - S1 E6

Premiered On: 09/15/2020

Elinor and her friends come up with a plan when lizards get in the way of Mrs. Beaver's new park bench. Elinor and her friends observe birds.

• Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Thursday August 27, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday August 27, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow - S2 E11

After a disagreement, Olive and Ari learn about how nature works, which helps them resolve their issue. The kids learn about meadows.

• Thursday August 27, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday August 27, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Downhill Dash/Brush Your Teeth - S2 E19

The kids learn the best way to slide down a hill. After Ari forgets to brush his teeth, he and his friends learn the importance of oral health.

• Friday August 28, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday August 28, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Teacher's Day/The Nose Knows - S2 E4

Elinor and her friends surprise Mz. Mole for Teacher's Day. A pig named Rudy helps Elinor and her friends sniff out some truffles.

• Tuesday September 1, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday September 1, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Bird Song; No Need to Shout - S1 E7

Premiered On: 09/16/2020

Noisy birds keep Elinor's dad awake. Elinor loses her voice just before she and her friends are supposed to sing for the class.

• Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday August 13, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Wednesday September 2, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday September 2, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Recent

The Town Picnic; The Amazing Expandable Clubhouse - S1 E1

• Friday July 31, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday July 31, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Elinor's Fishy Friend/Do the Crane Dance - S1 E37

• Friday July 31, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday July 31, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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• Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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Hiding in Plain Sight; Owl Girl - S1 E2

• Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday July 30, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Tasty Rainbow/Olive Gets the Big Picture - S2 E12

• Thursday July 30, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday July 30, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

The Little Drummer/Rest Is Best - S1 E36

• Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday July 29, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Sunday July 5, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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• Wednesday July 1, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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The Science of Staying Warm; The Seed of an Idea - S1 E3

• Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Mother's Day / Tricks of the Jade - S2 E22

• Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday July 29, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

The Fright Stuff/Doug the Mold - S2 E9

• Monday July 27, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday July 27, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

A Garden for All/Band of Explorers - S1 E35

• Monday July 27, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday July 27, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday July 11, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday July 11, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Tuesday July 7, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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Elinor Wonders Why: A Wonderful Journey

• Monday July 27, 2026 4:30 am ET on KETKIDS
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• Sunday July 26, 2026 8:30 pm ET on KETKIDS
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Clean Captain/The Moment of Tooth - S2 E5

• Friday July 24, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday July 24, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Olive's Library; Nature Walk - S1 E31

• Sunday July 26, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
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• Friday July 24, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
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To Bee or Not to Bee; Turtle Crossing - S1 E25

• Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
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A Change of Art; The Litterbug - S1 E28

• Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Follow Your Nose; Leaf Charms - S1 E27

• Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday July 21, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Just Mist/Crayon Quest - S2 E6

• Monday July 20, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday July 20, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow - S2 E11

• Monday July 20, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday July 20, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Junior Ranger Elinor/Big Brother - S2 E7

• Sunday July 19, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday July 19, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Friday July 17, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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Melting Point/Mr. Raccoon's Bad Day - S2 E21

• Friday July 17, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday July 17, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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The House That Ants Built; Special Places - S1 E4

• Thursday July 16, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday July 16, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Speedy Swimming; Strawberry Jam - S1 E24

• Thursday July 16, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
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Butterfly Party; More Than One Right Way - S1 E32

• Saturday July 18, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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Going with the Tide/Slime Time - S2 E10

• Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
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Underground Soup; Dandy Dandelions - S1 E33

• Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday July 14, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Sunday July 12, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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Flower Power/The Snow Must Go On - S2 E8

• Monday July 13, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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Don't Cry, Miri/Cave Creatures - S2 E20

• Monday July 13, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
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Teacher's Day/The Nose Knows - S2 E4

• Friday July 10, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday July 10, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Echo Location; Ears to You - S1 E30

• Friday July 10, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday July 10, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Burrowing Owl Girl; Olive's Tree - S1 E23

• Thursday July 9, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
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Spice Is Nice/Ari's Muscles - S2 E3

• Wednesday July 8, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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Big Trees; Baby Steps - S1 E26

• Wednesday July 8, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
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Don't Rain on My Parade/Olive Hiccups It Up - S2 E14

• Tuesday July 7, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday July 7, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

A Moth Mystery; Just Peachy - S1 E34

• Monday July 6, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday July 6, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Zig Zag Plant; Butterfly Drinks - S1 E21

• Monday July 6, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
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Elinor's Nest/Foody Fuel - S2 E2

• Friday July 3, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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The Violin Lesson/Flying High - S2 E1

• Thursday July 2, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
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