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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 May 27, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday May 27, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

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 May 28, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday May 28, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

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.

• Thursday May 28, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday May 28, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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.

• Friday May 29, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday May 29, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

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 June 1, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday June 1, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Monday June 1, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday June 1, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Saturday June 20, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday June 20, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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.

• Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday June 2, 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 June 3, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday June 3, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Water You Doing?; Thinking About Blinking - S1 E19

Premiered On: 11/23/2020

Elinor and her friends decide to make a stone walkway across a stream, but it stops the water flow. Ari is crowned the blinking champion after winning a bunch of intense staring contests at school.

• Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday June 3, 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.

• Thursday June 4, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday June 4, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Don't Cry, Miri/Cave Creatures - S2 E20

The kids set out on an adventure to help Miri and learn about crying along the way. After Ari's ball goes missing in a cave, the kids and Mr. Bat adventure in to find it.

• Thursday June 4, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday June 4, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Sunday June 7, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday June 7, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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.

• Friday May 29, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday May 29, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Sunday May 31, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday May 31, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Friday June 5, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday June 5, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Butterfly Babies; Elinor's Circus - S1 E20

Premiered On: 03/15/2021

The kids realize that they've never seen a baby butterfly. Elinor, Ari and Olive decide to put on a circus for all their friends.

• Friday June 5, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday June 5, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Make Music Naturally; Light the Way - S1 E16

Premiered On: 11/02/2020

Elinor realizes that she can make her own instrument by listening to nature. The kids must find a way to communicate quietly without waking Elinor's dad during a campout.

• Monday June 8, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday June 8, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Friday June 12, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday June 12, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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.

• Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Saturday May 30, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday May 30, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

These Sneezes; Ari's Lucky Shirt - S1 E17

Premiered On: 11/09/2020

After visiting the library, the kids learn that sneezes are caused by small irritants such as dust. Ari wants to wear his old lucky shirt for the big soccer game, even though it's too small for him.

• Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

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.

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

Burrowing Owl Girl; Olive's Tree - S1 E23

Premiered On: 03/18/2021

Elinor is reminded that nature is full of surprises when she visits her grandparents in the desert. Olive's friends are sad to see that her favorite tree in the forest has fallen over.

• Thursday June 11, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday June 11, 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.

• Tuesday June 2, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday June 2, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Saturday June 6, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday June 6, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Friday June 12, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday June 12, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Just Mist/Crayon Quest - S2 E6

The kids take a field trip to a cloud forest and learn that clouds have water in them. The kids learn how crayons are made.

• Monday June 15, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday June 15, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Frozen Fish; Pirate Treasure - S1 E22

Premiered On: 03/17/2021

After the lake freezes over, Elinor and her friends want to know what happens to fish during winter. When the kids forget where they buried their treasure, Philbert the Squirrel teaches the kids about landmarks and how to use them.

• Monday June 15, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday June 15, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Follow That Roly Poly; Rain, Rain Don't Go Away - S1 E18

Premiered On: 11/16/2020

The Exploring Club is looking for somewhere fun to explore when they find a Roly Poly! The kids observe lots of ways the rain is helpful to plants and animals.

• Monday June 8, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday June 8, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Saturday June 13, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday June 13, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Melting Point/Mr. Raccoon's Bad Day - S2 E21

The kids learn that warmer temperatures can melt their treats. The kids help Mr. Raccoon calm down using nature.

• Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday June 17, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Follow Your Nose; Leaf Charms - S1 E27

Premiered On: 06/10/2021

After some investigating, the kids figure out that smelling is good for lots of reasons. Elinor and Camilla Dromedary use leaves to make special charms and necklaces.

• Wednesday June 17, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday June 17, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Sunday June 21, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday June 21, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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.

• Thursday June 18, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday June 18, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Zig Zag Plant; Butterfly Drinks - S1 E21

Premiered On: 03/16/2021

A mystery is afoot at Elinor's school when one of the class plants grows in an unusual shape. Elinor dresses up as a butterfly for Insect Day at school, but she can't drink anything when her hands are busy being the wings!

• Thursday June 18, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday June 18, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Junior Ranger Elinor/Big Brother - S2 E7

Junior Ranger Elinor and Ranger Rabbit's favourite forest spot is ruined by a fire. Ari is upset because Miri gets all the attention.

• Friday June 19, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday June 19, 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.

• Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Sunday June 14, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday June 14, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Monday June 22, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday June 22, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

To Bee or Not to Bee; Turtle Crossing - S1 E25

Premiered On: 06/08/2021

Elinor, Ari and Olive help Koa get over her fear of honeybees while having a picnic in the forest. The kids work together to move their new bike path around a turtle crossing.

• Monday June 22, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday June 22, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Saturday June 27, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday June 27, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Echo Location; Ears to You - S1 E30

Premiered On: 09/08/2021

On a camping trip the kids discover that Ari is great at playing Marco Polo, even when blindfolded! The kids explore how some animals hear even though it looks like they don't have any ears.

• Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday June 23, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Flower Power/The Snow Must Go On - S2 E8

It's the Flower Garden's grand opening, and the kids must spread the news! After the kids' snow sculptures are ruined, they must find out who did it.

• Wednesday June 24, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday June 24, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Speedy Swimming; Strawberry Jam - S1 E24

Premiered On: 06/07/2021

The kids go to the local lake for a nice swim and discover that many animals can swim really fast. Elinor and Olive plan the perfect camping breakfast until they realize they're out of strawberry jam.

• Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday June 24, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The Unsinkable Lynx; Rocky the Rock - S1 E29

Premiered On: 09/07/2021

Ari and Olive meet a new friend, Gael the lynx, and have fun playing a game of snow tag. Ari spots a funny looking rock and decides to make it his new friend, Rocky.

• Thursday June 25, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday June 25, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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

Elinor and her dad learn how to make their own chocolate. The kids learn how plants grow.

• Friday June 26, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday June 26, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Big Trees; Baby Steps - S1 E26

Premiered On: 06/09/2021

The kids take a special field trip to the forest to see huge sequoias, the world's tallest trees. The kids realize that sometimes you can't do things because your body isn't ready yet.

• Friday June 26, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday June 26, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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Tasty Rainbow/Olive Gets the Big Picture - S2 E12

• Tuesday May 26, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday May 26, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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

• Monday May 25, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday May 25, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Thursday May 7, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday May 7, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Bubble House; The Syrup Tree - S1 E14

• Friday May 22, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday May 22, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The Lizard Lounge; Feathers - S1 E6

• Friday May 22, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday May 22, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday May 9, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday May 9, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Monday May 4, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday May 4, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The Beat of a Different Drummer/The Bird Thief - S2 E17

• Sunday May 24, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday May 24, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Wednesday May 20, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday May 20, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Ms. Mole's Glasses; Elinor Stops the Squish - S1 E8

• Wednesday May 20, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday May 20, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Wednesday May 13, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday May 13, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Wind in the Web; The Pokey Plant - S1 E12

• Tuesday May 19, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday May 19, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Spice Is Nice/Ari's Muscles - S2 E3

• Tuesday May 19, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday May 19, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Backyard Soup; Colorful and Tasty - S1 E13

• Saturday May 23, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday May 23, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Monday May 18, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday May 18, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The House That Ants Built; Special Places - S1 E4

• Monday May 18, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday May 18, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday April 25, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday April 25, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Feed the Birds; Senor Tapir Says Adios - S1 E10

• Friday May 15, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday May 15, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Teacher's Day/The Nose Knows - S2 E4

• Friday May 15, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday May 15, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Adventure in Moose Mountain - S2 E15

• Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Thursday May 14, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday May 14, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Blackout/Tree That Eats Toys - S2 E16

• Wednesday May 13, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday May 13, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

The Paper Trail; Bath Time - S1 E15

• Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Tuesday May 12, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday May 12, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Hiding in Plain Sight; Owl Girl - S1 E2

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

Bird Song; No Need to Shout - S1 E7

• Monday May 11, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday May 11, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow - S2 E11

• Friday May 8, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday May 8, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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

• Thursday May 21, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday May 21, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Friday May 8, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday May 8, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

The Town Picnic; The Amazing Expandable Clubhouse - S1 E1

• Thursday May 7, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday May 7, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday May 2, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday May 2, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Monday April 27, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday April 27, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Leave It to Ari; Snow Friend - S1 E11

• Wednesday May 6, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday May 6, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Speed Racer; One of These Goats - S1 E9

• Tuesday May 5, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday May 5, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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

• Tuesday May 5, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday May 5, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Don't Cry, Miri/Cave Creatures - S2 E20

• Monday May 4, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday May 4, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Elinor Wonders Why: A Wonderful Journey

• Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30 am ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday April 30, 2026 8:30 am CT on KETKIDS

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

• Tuesday May 26, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday May 26, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Thursday May 14, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday May 14, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Friday May 1, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday May 1, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Friday May 1, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday May 1, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Melting Point/Mr. Raccoon's Bad Day - S2 E21

• Thursday May 21, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday May 21, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Wednesday May 6, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday May 6, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Sunday May 3, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday May 3, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday April 28, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Downhill Dash/Brush Your Teeth - S2 E19

• Monday April 27, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday April 27, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Burrowing Owl Girl; Olive's Tree - S1 E23

• Sunday April 26, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday April 26, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS