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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.

• Tuesday August 25, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday August 25, 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.

• Tuesday August 25, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday August 25, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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.

• 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
• Monday September 14, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday September 14, 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 24, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday August 24, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Saturday August 29, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday August 29, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Monday August 31, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday August 31, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

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.

• Monday August 31, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday August 31, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Saturday September 5, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday September 5, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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

Adventure in Moose Mountain - S2 E15

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

• Tuesday September 1, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday September 1, 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.

• Wednesday September 2, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday September 2, 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.

• Thursday September 3, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday September 3, 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 September 3, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday September 3, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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.

• Friday September 4, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday September 4, 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.

• Sunday August 23, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday August 23, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Monday September 7, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday September 7, 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.

• Monday September 7, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday September 7, 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.

• Tuesday September 8, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday September 8, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

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.

• Tuesday September 8, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday September 8, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Saturday September 12, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday September 12, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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.

• Wednesday September 9, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday September 9, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Wednesday September 16, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday September 16, 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 September 9, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday September 9, 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 September 10, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday September 10, 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.

• Thursday September 10, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday September 10, 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 September 11, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday September 11, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Friday September 11, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday September 11, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Sunday September 13, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday September 13, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Junior Ranger Elinor/Big Brother - S2 E7

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

• Monday September 14, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday September 14, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

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
• Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday September 15, 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.

• Tuesday September 15, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Saturday September 19, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday September 19, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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 September 16, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday September 16, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

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.

• Wednesday September 2, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday September 2, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Sunday September 6, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday September 6, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Thursday September 17, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday September 17, 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 September 17, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday September 17, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Sunday September 20, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday September 20, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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.

• Friday September 4, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday September 4, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Friday September 18, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday September 18, 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.

• Friday September 18, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday September 18, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The Festival of the Moon - S2 E26

The kids learn the meaning of stories while visiting Olive's family in the rainforest.

• Monday September 21, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday September 21, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Monday September 21, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday September 21, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Wednesday September 23, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday September 23, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Leave It to Ari; Snow Friend - S1 E11

Premiered On: 09/22/2020

Elinor, Olive, and Ari head to the forest to take a closer look at leaves. Elinor, Ari, and Olive build a giant snow friend, but it falls apart because they don't have enough snow.

• Tuesday September 22, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday September 22, 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.

• Tuesday September 22, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday September 22, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Recent

Backyard Soup; Colorful and Tasty - S1 E13

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

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

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

Rocks Rock/A Birthday for Bibi - S2 E18

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

The House That Ants Built; Special Places - S1 E4

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

Wind in the Web; The Pokey Plant - S1 E12

• Tuesday August 18, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday August 18, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday August 15, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday August 15, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Monday August 10, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday August 10, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Feed the Birds; Senor Tapir Says Adios - S1 E10

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

The Violin Lesson/Flying High - S2 E1

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

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

• Friday August 14, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday August 14, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Bird Song; No Need to Shout - S1 E7

• Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday August 13, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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

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

Bubble House; The Syrup Tree - S1 E14

• Sunday August 16, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday August 16, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Hiding in Plain Sight; Owl Girl - S1 E2

• Wednesday August 12, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Sunday August 2, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday August 2, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday July 30, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The Lizard Lounge; Feathers - S1 E6

• Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Going with the Tide/Slime Time - S2 E10

• Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Sunday August 9, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday August 9, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Thursday August 6, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday August 6, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Wednesday July 22, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The Town Picnic; The Amazing Expandable Clubhouse - S1 E1

• Monday August 10, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday August 10, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Friday July 31, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday July 31, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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

• Friday August 7, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday August 7, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Elinor's Nest/Foody Fuel - S2 E2

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

Adventure in Moose Mountain - S2 E15

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

Speed Racer; One of These Goats - S1 E9

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

Circus Tricks/Stuck in the Mud - S2 E13

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

Blackout/Tree That Eats Toys - S2 E16

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

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

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

A Moth Mystery; Just Peachy - S1 E34

• Saturday August 8, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday August 8, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Monday August 3, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday August 3, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

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
• Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Tuesday July 21, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday July 21, 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

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

Elinor Wonders Why: A Wonderful Journey

• Monday July 27, 2026 4:30 am ET on KETKIDS
• Monday July 27, 2026 3:30 am CT on KETKIDS
• Sunday July 26, 2026 8:30 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday July 26, 2026 7:30 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Sunday July 26, 2026 4:30 am ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday July 26, 2026 3:30 am CT on KETKIDS
• Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30 pm CT on KETKIDS

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

• Friday August 21, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday August 21, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday August 19, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Sunday July 26, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Friday July 24, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday July 24, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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

• Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

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