Fraggle Rock 1983
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Overview
Fraggle Rock is a children's television series that aired from 1983 featuring a vibrant underground world populated by colorful, puppet characters. The show centers on the Fraggles, a community of cheerful creatures who spend their days playing, singing, and dancing in their elaborate subterranean habitat. This fantasy realm is shared with two other species - the tiny, industrious Doozers who construct miniature structures, and the enormous Gorgs who live in the outer world above. The series emphasizes positive social values through the interactions between these different groups of inhabitants. Each episode showcases the Fraggles' adventures as they navigate their colorful environment filled with elaborate sets and imaginative scenarios. The show's educational approach focuses on building empathy and understanding among young viewers. Through the diverse relationships between characters, the program encourages children to appreciate differences and develop tolerance for others who may seem unlike themselves. The series combines entertainment with meaningful lessons about community, friendship, and acceptance.
Should you watch it?
“Cheerful puppet creatures model kindness and acceptance.”
- Promotes empathy and understanding of differences
- Features catchy musical numbers and imaginative puppetry
- Positive messages for young viewers
- May feel dated to modern audiences
- Simple plots aimed at preschoolers
You want wholesome family entertainment with strong moral lessons.
Appropriate for preschoolers and early elementary children.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
- E1 Beginnings Jan 10, 1983
- E2 Wembley and the Gorgs Jan 17, 1983
- E3 Let the Water Run Jan 24, 1983
- E4 You Can't Do That Without a Hat Jan 31, 1983
- E5 The Thirty-Minute Work Week Feb 7, 1983
- E6 The Preachification of Convincing John Feb 14, 1983
- E7 I Want to Be You Feb 21, 1983
- E8 The Terrible Tunnel Feb 28, 1983
- E9 The Lost Treasure of the Fraggles Mar 7, 1983
- E10 Don't Cry Over Spilt Milk Mar 14, 1983
- E11 Catch the Tail by the Tiger Mar 21, 1983
- E12 The Finger of Light Mar 28, 1983
- E13 We Love You, Wembley Apr 4, 1983
- E14 The Challenge Apr 11, 1983
- E15 I Don't Care Apr 18, 1983
- E16 Capture the Moon Apr 25, 1983
- E17 Marooned May 2, 1983
- E18 The Minstrels May 9, 1983
- E19 The Great Radish Famine May 16, 1983
- E20 The Garden Plot May 23, 1983
- E21 Gobo's Discovery May 30, 1983
- E22 Mokey's Funeral Jun 6, 1983
- E23 The Beast of Bluerock Jun 13, 1983
- E24 New Trash Heap in Town Jul 4, 1983
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Wembley's Egg Jan 2, 1984
- E2 Boober Rock Jan 9, 1984
- E3 The Trash Heap Doesn't Live Here Anymore Jan 16, 1984
- E4 Red's Sea Monster Jan 23, 1984
- E5 Uncle Matt Comes Home Jan 30, 1984
- E6 Boober's Dream Feb 6, 1984
- E7 Mokey and the Minstrels Feb 13, 1984
- E8 All Work and All Play Feb 20, 1984
- E9 Sir Hubris and the Gorgs Feb 27, 1984
- E10 A Friend in Need Mar 5, 1984
- E11 The Wizard of Fraggle Rock Mar 12, 1984
- E12 The Doozer Contest Mar 19, 1984
- E13 Red's Club Mar 26, 1984
- E14 The Secret of Convincing John Apr 2, 1984
- E15 Manny's Land of Carpets Apr 9, 1984
- E16 Junior Sells the Farm Apr 16, 1984
- E17 Fraggle Wars Apr 23, 1984
- E18 The Day the Music Died Apr 30, 1984
- E19 Doomsday Soup May 7, 1984
- E20 A Cave of One's Own May 14, 1984
- E21 Wembley and the Great Race May 21, 1984
- E22 Doozer Is as Doozer Does May 28, 1984
- E23 Boober's Quiet Day Jun 4, 1984
- E24 The Invasion of the Toe Ticklers Jun 11, 1984
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Bells Of Fraggle Rock Dec 24, 1984
- E2 Red-Handed And The Invisible Thief Jan 7, 1985
- E3 Boober And The Glob Jan 14, 1985
- E4 The Grapes Of Generosity Jan 21, 1985
- E5 Blanket Of Snow, Blanket Of Woe Jan 28, 1985
- E6 Pebble Pox Blues Feb 4, 1985
- E7 Home Is Where The Trash Is Feb 11, 1985
- E8 Believe It Or Not Feb 18, 1985
- E9 Wembley And The Mean Genie Feb 25, 1985
- E10 The Secret Society Of Poohbahs Mar 4, 1985
- E11 The Beanbarrow, The Burden And The Bright Bouquet Mar 11, 1985
- E12 Gobo's School For Explorers Mar 18, 1985
- E13 Scared Silly Mar 25, 1985
- E14 The Great Radish Caper Apr 1, 1985
- E15 Born To Wander Apr 8, 1985
- E16 The Battle Of Leaking Roof Apr 15, 1985
- E17 Playing Till It Hurts Apr 22, 1985
- E18 Bored Stiff Apr 29, 1985
- E19 The Cavern Of Lost Dreams May 6, 1985
- E20 The Incredible Shrinking Mokey May 13, 1985
- E21 A Dark And Stormy Night May 20, 1985
- E22 Gunge The Great And Glorious May 27, 1985
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Sprocket's Big Adventure Jan 6, 1986
- E2 Wembley's Wonderful Whoopie Water Jan 13, 1986
- E3 Sidebottom Blues Jan 20, 1986
- E4 Uncle Matt's Discovery Jan 27, 1986
- E5 Junior Faces the Music Feb 3, 1986
- E6 A Tune for Two Feb 10, 1986
- E7 The Perfect Blue Rollie Feb 17, 1986
- E8 A Brush with Jealousy Feb 24, 1986
- E9 Wembley's Flight Mar 3, 1986
- E10 Red's Blue Dragon Mar 10, 1986
- E11 Wonder Mountain Mar 17, 1986
- E12 Space Frog Follies Mar 24, 1986
- E13 Boober Gorg Mar 31, 1986
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Mirror, Mirror Jan 5, 1987
- E2 The Riddle of Rhyming Rock Jan 12, 1987
- E3 The Voice Inside Jan 19, 1987
- E4 The Trial of Cotterpin Doozer Jan 26, 1987
- E5 The River of Life Feb 2, 1987
- E6 Beyond the Pond Feb 9, 1987
- E7 Gone, but Not Forgotten Feb 16, 1987
- E8 Mokey, Then and Now Feb 23, 1987
- E9 Ring Around the Rock Mar 2, 1987
- E10 Inspector Red Mar 9, 1987
- E11 The Gorg Who Would Be King Mar 16, 1987
- E12 The Honk of Honks Mar 23, 1987
- E13 Change of Address Mar 30, 1987
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
It follows fun-loving Fraggles who live underground and interact with other creatures.
Who are the main characters?
The Fraggles are the central characters in their colorful underground world.
Is this show educational?
Yes, it teaches empathy, tolerance, and understanding of different people.
What age group is this for?
The show is designed for preschool and early elementary children.
Are there any human characters?
The story focuses on puppet creatures rather than human characters.