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Clifford the Big Red Dog: Season 1

80 episodes Premiered Sep 4, 2000 Updated Jul 23, 2026
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S1·E1 Mytharc

My Best Friend

Sep 4, 2000 · 14 min

My Best Friend - Believe in yourself Emily decides that she must find something "special" for Show and Tell. But after an exhaustive search of Birdwell Island for the perfect thing

S1·E2 Core

Cleo's Fair Share

Sep 4, 2000 · 14 min

Cleo doesn't want to share her new toy with anyone.

S1·E3 Core

Special Delivery

Sep 5, 2000 · 14 min

Clifford accidentally breaks a present he was supposed to deliver for Emily.

S1·E4 Core

A Ferry Tale

Sep 5, 2000 · 14 min

Clifford tries to stay clean for a magazine's Dog of the Year contest.

S1·E5 Core

And Bird Makes Three

Sep 6, 2000 · 14 min

Emily has to take care of a baby bird, leaving her little time to play with Clifford.

S1·E6 Core

Home Is Where the Fun Is

Sep 6, 2000 · 14 min

Emily is jealous when Jetta gets to visit an exciting city.

S1·E7 Core

Clifford's Carnival

Sep 7, 2000 · 14 min

Everyone, including Clifford, must work as a team to put on the fall carnival.

S1·E9 Core

The Great Race

Sep 8, 2000 · 14 min

T-Bone finds himself in a race against Mac.

S1·E10 Core

Tummy Trouble

Sep 8, 2000 · 14 min

When the dogs eat too many treats, they learn that too much of a good thing can be bad.

S1·E11 Core

Cleo Comes to Town

Sep 11, 2000 · 14 min

In a flashback story, Cleo shakes things up when she arrives on the island.

S1·E12 Core

False Friends

Sep 11, 2000 · 14 min

When Cleo makes a new friend, she starts ignoring Clifford and T-Bone.

S1·E14 Core

Itchy Patch

Sep 12, 2000 · 14 min

Clifford itches like crazy but hides his discomfort to avoid a trip to the doctor.

S1·E15 Core

A New Friend

Sep 13, 2000 · 14 min

The new dog in town has only three legs, which makes the gang uncomfortable.

S1·E16 Core

Stormy Weather

Sep 13, 2000 · 14 min

Clifford's digging talents become an asset when a big storm blows in.

S1·E17 Core

Circus Stars

Sep 14, 2000 · 14 min

Clifford learns that stars, like everyone else, sometimes need help.

S1·E18 Core

Limelight Fright

Sep 14, 2000 · 14 min

Cleo develops stage fright when the dogs are recruited to help with a show.

S1·E19 Core

To Catch a Bird

Sep 15, 2000 · 14 min

All fingers and paws point to Emily as the thief when Jetta's trophy and locket vanish.

S1·E20 Core

The Best Party Ever

Sep 15, 2000 · 14 min

Jetta mocks Emily's plans for her birthday party activities.

S1·E21 Core

Come Back, Mac

Sep 18, 2000 · 14 min

When Mac tears one of Jetta's sweaters, he feels terrible about it and runs away.

S1·E22 Core

Boo!

Sep 18, 2000 · 14 min

Jetta learns that it's OK to have fears and admit them.

S1·E23 Core

Little Clifford

Sep 19, 2000 · 14 min

In flashbacks, Emily meets Clifford, and her love turns him into the biggest dog around.

S1·E25 Core

Doing the Right Thing

Sep 20, 2000 · 14 min

When T-bone inadvertently "steals" a squeak toy, he experiences a guilt-induced dream where his conscience tries to show him the right thing to do. T-bone learns that it's always b

S1·E26 Core

The Dog Who Cried Woof

Sep 20, 2000 · 14 min

After overhearing Samuel tell the kids a scary story about Whiffy the Skunk Ghost, Clifford and T-bone get a bit spooked. Cleo takes the opportunity to play a series of naughty tri

S1·E27 Core

Leaf of Absence

Sep 21, 2000 · 14 min

Clifford jumps into a pile of leaves that T-Bone has raked, and when they scatter he has a lesson to learn; Charley finally finds a sport he can't master, “jiggly juggle,” but he d

S1·E28 Core

Nobody's Perfect

Sep 21, 2000 · 14 min

It's Silly Sports Day at school and everyone is looking forward to seeing Charley master yet another athletic feat, but Charley is having a messy time trying to learn how to "Jiggl

S1·E29 Core

Teacher's Pet

Sep 22, 2000 · 14 min

The dogs go to school for the first time, and T-Bone worries that he won't be able to keep up; the library sponsors an essay contest called “Islander of the Year.” Guess who it is?

S1·E30 Core

Islander of the Year

Sep 22, 2000 · 14 min

The library sponsors an essay contest for Islander of the Year and the children all submit their ideas. But somehow, as they tell their tales, Clifford keeps turning up – and is ul

S1·E31 Core

Clifford's Big Surprise

Sep 25, 2000 · 14 min

T-Bone's not looking forward to the town celebration because he's afraid of loud noises; nobody will play with Clifford because they're too busy planning a surprise party for him.

S1·E32 Core

The Ears Have It

Sep 25, 2000 · 14 min

Clifford and Cleo are all excited about the town's upcoming celebration complete with a parade and fireworks! But they notice that T-bone isn't quite is enthusiastic and soon learn

S1·E33 Core

Tough Enough

Sep 26, 2000 · 14 min

Thinking that it'll make him more appealing to Sheriff Lewis, T-bone decides to "toughen up." T-bone eventually learns that it's much nicer to be nice than to be tough -- and every

S1·E34 Core

Stars in Your Eyes

Sep 26, 2000 · 14 min

Charley gets a new telescope and offers to bring it to Emily Elizabeth's "space" theme party. When Jetta mentions that the telescope might get damaged at the party, Charley changes

S1·E35 Core

Mac's Secret Dog Club

Jul 2, 2001 · 14 min

Mac starts an “exclusive” club (he wants to exclude T-Bone); Mr. Bleekman wants to exclude dogs from the park, but he finds that he misses them when they're gone.

S1·E36 Core

The Dog Park

Jul 2, 2001 · 14 min

It's a beautiful day at the park, the birds are singing, the sun is shining, and the dogs are playing – much to Mr. Bleakman's annoyance! Mr. Bleakman manages to make the park "off

S1·E37 Core

Fluffed Up Cleo

Jul 3, 2001 · 14 min

Cleo is voted Fluffiest Dog of Birdwell Island and can't stop bragging about it; Jetta tells Vaz that he's bad at soccer, which prompts him to stop playing.

S1·E38 Core

Team Spirit

Jul 3, 2001 · 14 min

After Jetta tells Vaz that his poor soccer skills are holding back their team, Vaz tries to sit out the rest of the game. In the end, both Jetta and Vaz learn that being part of a

S1·E39 Core

Clifford on Parade

Jul 4, 2001 · 14 min

Emily and Charley are having a hard time deciding what kind of float to make for the annual Birdwell Parade. But, with a little help from Clifford, they learn the importance of com

S1·E40 Core

Follow the Leader

Jul 4, 2001 · 14 min

Cleo has a hard time giving up her role as "leader" in a game of Follow The Leader, but soon learns that playing with friends is more fun when everyone cooperates and takes turns w

S1·E41 Core

Good-Bye T-Bone

Jul 5, 2001 · 14 min

Clifford and Cleo think that T-Bone is moving; the dogs are upset with the arrival of cats, but then they learn that different isn't necessarily bad.

S1·E42 Core

The Truth About Cats and Dogs

Jul 5, 2001 · 14 min

When two cats "move in" to the tree next door to T-bone, the dogs try to everything to get rid of them, but they soon discover that they have no real reason not to like the cats. T

S1·E43 Core

The Big Sleepover

Jul 6, 2001 · 14 min

Clifford misses Emily when she goes on a trip, so his friends try to make up for it; Charley wants to lead a chore-free dog's life.

S1·E44 Core

Dog for a Day

Jul 6, 2001 · 14 min

Fed up with his 'responsibilities,' Charley decides he would like to lead a dog's life -- no chores, no school, no problems. But a hilarious dream teaches him that he likes being j

S1·E45 Core

T-Bone, Dog About Town

Jul 9, 2001 · 14 min

T-Bone falls in love. Meanwhile, Clifford tries to make the perfect Valentine for Emily.

S1·E46 Core

Clifford's Big Heart

Jul 9, 2001 · 14 min

Clifford works hard to try to make Emily the perfect Valentine to show her how much he loves her. In the end, he learns it's his presence, not presents, that means the most to Emil

S1·E47 Core

Who Me, Jealous?

Jul 10, 2001 · 14 min

Cleo is jealous of her owner's sister's dog, Susie. Also: it's role-reversal time: Clifford, Cleo and T-Bone take care of a pet.

S1·E48 Core

A Bunny in a Haystack

Jul 10, 2001 · 14 min

When Emily brings home the class bunny, Clifford, Cleo and T-bone learn what a big responsibility it is to take care of a pet!

S1·E49 Core

Clothes Don't Make the Dog

Jul 11, 2001 · 14 min

T-Bone gets a new sweater but learns that “Clothes Don't Make the Dog”; Emily thinks Clifford is neglecting her.

S1·E50 Core

Short-Changed

Jul 11, 2001 · 14 min

When family friend Skyscraper Jackson comes to visit, Emily worries that Clifford prefers the attentions of a super-tall basketball player to the attentions of a short little girl.

S1·E51 Core

The Kibble Crook

Jul 12, 2001 · 14 min

T-Bone eats Cleo's new dog food then lies about it; Charley and Emily have an ice-cream party when Charley's father is away.

S1·E52 Core

Screaming for Ice Cream

Jul 12, 2001 · 14 min

Charley and Emily Elizabeth find themselves up to their elbows in ice cream when Charley takes it upon himself to serve ice cream while his father is at a Doctor's appointment. Cha

S1·E53 Core

New Dog in Town

Jul 13, 2001 · 14 min

In a heartwarming flashback story, we learn how Clifford's enormous size frightened T-bone when they met for the first time. T-bone learns that "you can't judge a book by it's cove

S1·E54 Core

Get Well

Jul 13, 2001 · 14 min

Emily Elizabeth comes down with a bad cold and Clifford and friends want to help her feel better. Using their imaginations, creativity, and the resources around them, they create a

S1·E55 Core

Babysitter Blues

Jul 16, 2001 · 14 min

Mr. Bleakman is ready for a quiet relaxing weekend of oil painting. But a monkey wrench is thrown in the works when he is asked to babysit Clifford for the day. Mr. Bleakman strugg

S1·E56 Core

Saturday Morning

Jul 16, 2001 · 14 min

When T-bone's "special Saturday time" with Sheriff Lewis doesn't turn out the way he expected one week, he goes on a quest to see how others spend their Saturdays. He learns that t

S1·E57 Core

Best Paw Forward

Jul 17, 2001 · 14 min

Everyone gets to put their hand prints in the cement, but Clifford's is just too big.

S1·E58 Core

Then Came Bob

Jul 17, 2001 · 14 min

Dr. Dihn's new puppy Bob is proving to be a real menace, and Clifford has been taking the blame.

S1·E59 Core

Friends, Morning, Noon and Night

Jul 18, 2001 · 14 min

While her house is being painted, Cleo stays with Clifford---and takes over; the dogs try to get grumpy Mr. Bleakman to brighten up, and find that their good deeds make them feel g

S1·E60 Core

Mr. Bleakman's Special Day

Jul 18, 2001 · 14 min

Mr. Bleakman appears to the dogs to be particularly grumpy one day. At first they are upset with him, but then they overhear Mrs. Howard say that sometimes a grumpy attitude can be

S1·E61 Core

Doggie Garden

Oct 3, 2001 · 14 min

Clifford and the other dogs pitch in with the “Keep Birdwell Island Beautiful” effort by planting a flower garden. Except for Cleo. She wants to plant a dog-toy garden for herself.

S1·E62 Core

Captain Birdwell's Treasure

Oct 3, 2001 · 14 min

Clifford and his dog friends find the long-lost trunk of Captain Birdwell, filled with wonderful items brought to the Island by the explorer long ago. But through a misunderstandin

S1·E63 Core

Welcome to the Doghouse

Oct 10, 2001 · 14 min

In a flashback sequence, the Howards arrive on Birdwell Island, and their new neighbors join in welcoming a very big newcomer. Then Jetta breaks a beach date with Emily Elizabeth b

S1·E64 Core

Promises, Promises

Oct 10, 2001 · 14 min

Jetta and Emily Elizabeth make plans to spend Saturday at the beach together, but Jetta breaks the play date when a "better offer" from an older girl comes along. However, when the

S1·E65 Core

Clifford's Hiccups

Oct 17, 2001 · 14 min

Clifford gets a really big case of the hiccups and his friends have a big job helping him get rid of them; Jetta throws a movie party, but all she shows are home movies of herself.

S1·E66 Core

It's My Party

Oct 17, 2001 · 14 min

When Jetta throws a "movie-watching" party, she expects everyone to do things her way – which in this case means watching home-movies of herself. The other kids try their best, but

S1·E67 Core

Clifford Cleans His Room

Oct 24, 2001 · 14 min

Clifford cleans out his doghouse but can't throw things away because each item holds a memory. Also, Jetta has a new baby brother, but that means that she no longer gets all the at

S1·E68 Core

Baby Makes Four

Oct 24, 2001 · 14 min

Jetta gets a new baby brother and at first is extremely proud to be a big sister. But when she realizes this means she will now have to share the spotlight with the baby, she goes

S1·E69 Core

Jetta's Tall Tale

Oct 31, 2001 · 14 min

Jetta's envious of Emily Elizabeth because everybody loves her pet, Clifford. So she makes up a pet of her own. Then Cleo helps Vaz with his paper route. She likes helping him and

S1·E70 Core

The Big Fetch

Oct 31, 2001 · 14 min

Vaz is new at being a paperboy and is struggling with getting the papers onto people's doorsteps. Cleo steps in and discovers that she can earn treats by helping out! She recruits

S1·E71 Core

Potluck Party Pooper

Nov 7, 2001 · 14 min

Clifford and Emily Elizabeth try to get Mr. Bleakman (voice of Earl Boen), a notorious party pooper, to attend the Howards' party; Emily Elizabeth writes a poem for her mother's bi

S1·E72 Core

The Best Gift

Nov 7, 2001 · 14 min

Emily Elizabeth believes she has the perfect gift for her mother's birthday. She plans to spend the entire afternoon with her mother and the reading of a poem written just for her

S1·E73 Core

Two's Company

Nov 14, 2001 · 14 min

K.C. returns for a visit and Cleo's so excited that she forgets her other friends. Also, rain threatens the back-to-school barbecue and Mac is so disappointed that his friends try

S1·E74 Core

Fair Weather Friend

Nov 14, 2001 · 14 min

Mac is particularly disappointed when rainy weather threatens to ruin the upcoming Back-To-School Barbecue held every year at Jetta's house. The other dogs, seeing his disappointme

S1·E75 Core

Topsy Turvy Day

Nov 21, 2001 · 14 min

It's Topsy Turvy Day, so Jetta and Emily “trade” dogs. Then Clifford is told to polish his manners for Mrs. Bleakman's book-club party. Voice of Mrs. Bleakman: Edie McClurg.

S1·E76 Core

Clifford's Charm School

Nov 21, 2001 · 14 min

Mrs. Bleakman is having a very special party for her book club members and Cleo and Mac convince Clifford that his regular good manners won't be good enough for the event. Clifford

S1·E77 Core

Forgive and Forget

Nov 28, 2001 · 14 min

Clifford forgets a play date with Cleo, who accuses him of abusing her friendship; Cleo teases T-bone because he's smitten with a visiting dog named Mimi.

S1·E78 Core

Mimi's Back in Town

Nov 28, 2001 · 14 min

T-Bone really likes Mimi, the little brown poodle that visits the Island on occasion. T-Bone is very excited to hear she's coming back again! But when Cleo starts teasing him about

S1·E79 Mytharc

Blanket Blues

Dec 5, 2001 · 14 min

Cleo borrows Clifford's favorite blanket and carelessly gets it dirty; the dogs dig for dinosaur bones as part of a friend's college project.

S1·E80 Mytharc

Dino Clifford

Dec 5, 2001 · 14 min

Vaz's big sister Teresa is home from college and ready to dig for dinosaur bones & fossils on Birdwell Island! Who more perfect to help her dig than Clifford and his dog friends? E

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