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The Arthur Podcast

GBH & PBS Kidspbskids.org

Arthur Read is back and starting his own podcast! Listen in as he shares his favorite adventures with, DW, Buster and all their friends from around Elwood City.
 
The Arthur Podcast is produced by GBH Kids and distributed by PBS KIDS and PRX.

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Episodes

Bleep!

DW's curiosity is sparked when she overhears a mysterious "bleep" word. Despite warnings from Arthur, she embarks on an investigation, learning from the Tibble twins that it supposedly turns adults into "zombies." Her attempt to test this theory on Visita's parents goes awry, leading to grounding and a crucial lesson about the word's ability to offend and upset. The episode concludes with Arthur accidentally saying the word and a segment where DW answers listener questions.

Feb 12, 202613 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Buster Baxter, Cat Saver

When a cat gets stuck in a tree, Buster Baxter saves the day! (Well, actually, the cat just wanted a taste of Buster’s Rocky Trout ice cream). The story of Buster’s “heroics” quickly spins out of control, and Arthur, for one, is sick of it!

Feb 05, 202615 minSeason 4Ep. 4

What Scared Sue Ellen

Sue Ellen says she’s not afraid of anything…that is until she hears a creepy howling noise in the woods. Arthur, Binky, and Buster join her on a mission to discover what’s behind the mysterious howls!

Jan 29, 202613 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Arthur Writes a Story

Arthur has to write a story for a school assignment, but he’s convinced that his ordinary life is just too boring. How can he possibly make the tale of how he got his dog Pal exciting? Maybe a few dancing elephants in outer space will do the trick!

Jan 22, 202615 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Lost Library Book

Arthur eagerly checks out the highly anticipated "Scare-Your-Pants-Off" book, but it mysteriously vanishes after falling off his bike, leading to a frantic search. He enlists Binky to investigate, questioning friends and fearing severe library penalties. Ultimately, the book is returned by an unexpected person, prompting Arthur to reflect on his actions and assumptions.

Jan 15, 202615 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Announcing Season 4 of The Arthur Podcast!

The Arthur Podcast returns for its highly anticipated fourth season, premiering January 15, 2026. This season features DW in her new 'Dear DW' segment, where she'll provide advice based on listener questions. Tune in wherever you find podcasts and stream Arthur free on PBS Kids.

Jan 15, 20262 min

Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone

Arthur’s third grade class is shocked when they discover that Mr. Ratburn is getting married. When they overhear Mr. Ratburn talking about a wedding with a woman named Patty, the kids worry that he’s marrying someone even tougher than he is!

Dec 14, 202316 minSeason 3Ep. 6

How the Cookie Crumbles

Muffy is determined to win the cookie competition at this year’s Strawberry Festival. Together with her friends, she makes the perfect batch of cookies with a brand new recipe. But she’ll have to decide which is more important: getting all the credit, or keeping her friends!

Dec 07, 202314 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Arthur's Big Meltdown

Arthur is usually pretty calm, but even the most mild-mannered kid gets upset sometimes! When his friends ruin his brand new pair of sneakers, Arthur flips out. Will he be able to salvage his reputation—and his friendships?

Nov 30, 202315 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Arthur's New Old Vacation

Arthur’s family goes on the same summer vacation every year to Codpocket Lake. But this year, Arthur wants to go to the pirate-themed amusement park: Dead Man’s Cove. Can he convince his family to change up their usual vacation destination?

Nov 23, 202315 minSeason 3Ep. 3

The Case of the Girl with the Long Face

Fern has been feeling down, but none of her friends know why! Buster Baxter, private eye, is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery.

Nov 16, 202316 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Desk Wars

Arthur takes listeners to Mr. Ratburn's classroom on a hot day where a seating change sparks a desk war. Students compete for the best desks, leading to chaos and ultimately, a class cleanup. Mr. Ratburn's unexpected news lightens the mood.

Nov 09, 202316 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Announcing Season 3 of The Arthur Podcast!

The Arthur Podcast is back with a third season! Fans of PBS KIDS podcast can join Arthur, D.W., and Buster new adventures based off the classic television series. New episodes release on Thursday.

Nov 09, 202341 sec

Introducing - Keyshawn Solves It

If you love the The Arthur Podcast, then GBH Kids has a new show you’re sure to enjoy: Keyshawn Solves It. Created by Ed Jenkins, the Keyshawn Solves It podcast is an 8-episode serialized mystery about a 10-year-old African-American boy who inherits a set of keys that can unlock almost any door. With help from his friend Kiki, Keyshawn uses these keys to help solve the mystery of disappearing bikes in his North Minneapolis neighborhood, ensuring that his community’s Juneteenth bike parade can go...

Jun 06, 202356 sec

Speak Up, Francine

After discovering that the local creek is polluted, Francine is determined to get the word out during Elwood City’s Earth Day Rally. But will her fear of public speaking get in her way?

Apr 20, 202317 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Lend Me Your Ear

Mr. Ratburn is acting strangely, and Arthur, Buster, and Brain are worried. The kids work together to get to the bottom of Mr. Ratburn’s odd behavior!

Apr 13, 202315 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Staycation

Mr. and Mrs. Read have to cancel their vacation when they can’t find a babysitter for Arthur, DW, and Baby Kate. To help cheer their parents up, the kids plan a staycation for them in their own backyard.

Apr 06, 202315 minSeason 2Ep. 4

DW’s Bad Mood

DW is acting even crankier than usual, and it’s up to Arthur and Francine to get to the bottom of what’s causing her bad mood.

Mar 30, 202315 minSeason 2Ep. 3

The World Record

Arthur and his friends want to break a world record, but can’t seem to agree on which record to break!

Mar 23, 202317 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Arthur’s Pet Business

To prove to his parents that he’s responsible enough to have a dog of his own, Arthur creates his own pet sitting business. But managing all these pets turns out to be harder than he bargained for!

Mar 16, 202316 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Announcing Season 2 of The Arthur Podcast!

The Arthur Podcast is back with a brand-new season! Fans of PBS KIDS podcast can join Arthur, D.W., and Buster new adventures based off the classic television series. The Arthur Podcast is produced by GBH Kids and Gen-Z Media in partnership with PRX. Find more at www.pbskids.org/arthur

Mar 08, 202339 sec

Crunch Cereal

Arthur is determined to win the new Crunch Cereal Jingle contest! All he needs is a band…and lyrics…and a melody.

Dec 08, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Long Dull Winter

When Arthur and his friends catch a case of the winter blues, they decide that having a holiday to celebrate is the only way to cure it. Since there are no major holidays coming up, they take it upon themselves to create a brand new one!

Dec 01, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Locked in the Library

Francine is upset with Arthur and refuses to speak to him. Being in a fight with your best friend is hard enough, but things take a turn for the worst when they both get locked inside the Elwood City Library for the weekend!

Nov 24, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Arthur's New Baby

Arthur is not excited when his parents announce that they’ll be having another baby. One little sister is more than enough! Will he be able to win Baby Kate over, or will he have another D.W. to contend with?

Nov 17, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Arthur's Snow Biz

It’s snowing in Elwood City, and Arthur’s new shoveling business is booming…that is, until Buster tries to get in on the action. Now the friends must compete to be the best shoveler on the block!

Nov 10, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Buster's Secret Admirer

Buster receives a box of chocolates in the mail. Who could they be from? He’ll need Arthur’s help to discover who his secret admirer is.

Nov 03, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Scare-Your-Pants-Off

When a group called “Parents Against Weird Stories” try to ban the “Scare-Your-Pants-Off” books, it’s up to Arthur and his friends to save their favorite book series!

Oct 27, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Spelling Trubble

Arthur is surprised when he and Brain are chosen to represent Mr. Ratburn’s class in the school-wide spellathon. Arthur didn’t study! How will he be able to compete against the smartest kid in the school and last year’s reigning champ?

Oct 20, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Arthur Makes a Podcast

Arthur's making his own podcast and is excited to share the news with D.W. and you! Listen to his new series starting October 20th wherever you find podcasts. The Arthur Podcast is produced by GBH Kids and Gen-Z Media.

Oct 06, 20223 min
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