Franklin 1997
★ 6.7/10 · 116 votes TV-Y AnimationKidsFamily 6 seasons · 156 eps Ended
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What is Franklin?
Franklin is a Canadian educational animated television series. It is based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 156
- Runtime
- 11 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 3, 1997
- Last aired
- Aug 8, 2004
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA
- Networks
- CBC Television, Family Channel, Treehouse TV
- Genres
- Animation, Kids, Family
- Updated
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Franklin is a Canadian educational animated television series. It is based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois. The series was produced by a collaboration of companies including PolyGram Television, Alphanim, LuxAnimation, and others. Franklin the Turtle is the main character of the series. The television series was syndicated by Summit Entertainment.
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Should you watch it?
“A gentle turtle named Franklin learns life lessons in this beloved kids' series.”
Reasons to watch
- Teaches valuable life lessons for preschoolers
- Based on beloved children's books
- Soothing animation and storytelling
Keep in mind
- May be too slow for older kids
- Limited plot complexity
You want a gentle, educational show for young children.
Suitable for preschoolers, focusing on moral lessons and social skills.
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Cast
Richard Newman
Mr. Turtle (voice)
Elizabeth Saunders
Mrs. Turtle (voice)
Leah Renee
Beaver (voice)
Noah Reid
Franklin Turtle (voice)
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Kyle Fairlie
Rabbit (voice) ☻
Luca Perlman
Bear (voice) ☻
Olivia Garratt
Goose (voice)
Shirley Douglas
Narrator (voice) ☻
Gil Filar
Fox (voice)
Al Mukadam
Fox (voice)
Bryn McAuley
Harriet Turtle (voice)
Janet-Laine Green
Narrator (voice) Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Franklin Plays the Game Nov 3, 1997
- E2 Franklin Wants A Pet Nov 3, 1997
- E3 Hurry Up, Franklin Nov 6, 1997
- E4 Franklin's Bad Day Nov 6, 1997
- E5 Franklin Goes to School Nov 10, 1997
- E6 Franklin Is Lost Nov 10, 1997
- E7 Franklin Has a Sleepover Nov 13, 1997
- E8 Franklin's Halloween Nov 13, 1997
- E9 Franklin Rides a Bike Nov 20, 1997
- E10 Franklin Is Messy Nov 20, 1997
- E11 Franklin Fibs Nov 27, 1997
- E12 Franklin's Blanket Nov 27, 1997
- E13 Franklin is Bossy Dec 8, 1997
- E14 Franklin's Fort Dec 8, 1997
- E15 Finders Keepers for Franklin Dec 15, 1997
- E16 Franklin's New Friend Dec 15, 1997
- E17 Franklin's School Play Dec 25, 1997
- E18 Franklin and the Secret Club Dec 25, 1997
- E19 Franklin and the Red Scooter Jan 5, 1998
- E20 Franklin in the Dark Jan 5, 1998
- E21 Franklin and the Tooth Fairy Jan 12, 1998
- E22 Franklin Takes the Blame Jan 12, 1998
- E23 Franklin's Christmas Gift Jan 19, 1998
- E24 Franklin's Granny Jan 19, 1998
- E25 Franklin and the Baby Jan 26, 1998
- E26 Franklin Goes to Day Camp Jan 26, 1998
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Franklin's Visitor Sep 7, 1998
- E2 Franklin Not-So-Broken Bone Sep 7, 1998
- E3 Franklin's Gift Sep 14, 1998
- E4 Franklin Growing Up Fast Sep 14, 1998
- E5 Franklin the Spy Sep 21, 1998
- E6 Franklin's Library Book Sep 21, 1998
- E7 Franklin's Kite Sep 28, 1998
- E8 Franklin and the Babysitter Sep 28, 1998
- E9 Franklin and the Broken Globe Oct 5, 1998
- E10 Franklin's Valentines Oct 5, 1998
- E11 Franklin's Family Treasure Oct 12, 1998
- E12 Franklin's Music Lessons Oct 12, 1998
- E13 Franklin Takes a Trip Oct 19, 1998
- E14 Franklin's Bicycle Helmet Oct 19, 1998
- E15 Franklin's Birthday Party Oct 26, 1998
- E16 Franklin's Nickname Oct 26, 1998
- E17 Franklin and Otter's Visit Nov 2, 1998
- E18 Franklin's Collection Nov 2, 1998
- E19 Franklin Says Sorry Nov 9, 1998
- E20 Franklin and the Fire Nov 9, 1998
- E21 Franklin's Garden Nov 16, 1998
- E22 Franklin Runs Away Nov 16, 1998
- E23 Franklin's Gloomy Day Nov 23, 1998
- E24 Franklin Tells Time Nov 23, 1998
- E25 Franklin's Test Nov 30, 1998
- E26 Franklin and the Duckling Nov 30, 1998
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 Franklin and His Night Friend Oct 11, 1999
- E2 Franklin and the Two Henrys Oct 11, 1999
- E3 Franklin's Nature Hike Oct 18, 1999
- E4 Franklin's Starring Role Oct 18, 1999
- E5 Franklin's Masterpiece Oct 25, 1999
- E6 Franklin and the Computer Oct 25, 1999
- E7 Franklin the Trooper Nov 1, 1999
- E8 Franklin's Fossil Nov 1, 1999
- E9 Franklin and the Fortune Teller Nov 8, 1999
- E10 Franklin's Cellar Nov 8, 1999
- E11 Franklin Plants a Tree Nov 22, 1999
- E12 Franklin the Hero Nov 22, 1999
- E13 Franklin's Day Off Nov 26, 1999
- E14 Franklin's Homemade Cookies Nov 26, 1999
- E15 Franklin the Fabulous Dec 6, 1999
- E16 Franklin Camps Out Dec 6, 1999
- E17 Franklin and the Puppy Jan 17, 2000
- E18 Franklin Takes The Bus Jan 17, 2000
- E19 Franklin and the Copycat Jan 31, 2000
- E20 Big Brother Franklin Jan 31, 2000
- E21 Franklin and the Grump Feb 7, 2000
- E22 Franklin's Promise Feb 7, 2000
- E23 Franklin and the Thunderstorm Feb 14, 2000
- E24 Franklin's Maple Syrup Feb 14, 2000
- E25 Franklin Helps Out Feb 21, 2000
- E26 Franklin's Missing Snacks Feb 21, 2000
Season 4 · 26 episodes
- E1 Franklin's Good Deeds May 8, 2000
- E2 Franklin's Submarine May 8, 2000
- E3 Mr. Fix-It Franklin May 15, 2000
- E4 Franklin Has the Hiccups May 15, 2000
- E5 Franklin Delivers May 22, 2000
- E6 Franklin's Shell Trouble May 22, 2000
- E7 Franklin's Sailboat May 29, 2000
- E8 Franklin Snoops May 29, 2000
- E9 Franklin's Father Jun 4, 2000
- E10 Franklin Plays Hockey Jun 4, 2000
- E11 Franklin and the Puppet Play Jun 11, 2000
- E12 Franklin's Stopwatch Jun 11, 2000
- E13 Franklin Meets Ermine Jun 18, 2000
- E14 Franklin's Funny Business Jun 18, 2000
- E15 Franklin and Sam Jun 25, 2000
- E16 Franklin's Berry Patch Jun 25, 2000
- E17 Franklin's Rival Jul 2, 2000
- E18 Franklin and the Trading Cards Jul 2, 2000
- E19 Franklin's Robot Jul 9, 2000
- E20 Franklin the Detective Jul 9, 2000
- E21 Franklin the Fearless Jul 16, 2000
- E22 Franklin's Lucky Charm Jul 16, 2000
- E23 Franklin at the Seashore Jul 23, 2000
- E24 Franklin & Snail's Dream Jul 23, 2000
- E25 My Franklin Jul 30, 2000
- E26 Franklin's Mom Jul 30, 2000
Season 5 · 26 episodes
- E1 Franklin the Teacher Apr 29, 2002
- E2 Franklin's Allergy Apr 29, 2002
- E3 Franklin Loses a Book May 6, 2002
- E4 Franklin and Betty May 6, 2002
- E5 Franklin's Pumpkin May 13, 2002
- E6 Franklin's Jug Band May 13, 2002
- E7 Franklin and the Bus Patrol May 20, 2002
- E8 Franklin and Wolvie May 20, 2002
- E9 Franklin Stays Up May 27, 2002
- E10 Franklin's Bargain May 27, 2002
- E11 Franklin's Big Game Jun 3, 2002
- E12 Franklin's Reading Club Jun 3, 2002
- E13 Franklin in Two Places Jun 10, 2002
- E14 Franklin's First Star Jun 10, 2002
- E15 Franklin's Float Jun 17, 2002
- E16 Franklin's Party Plans Jun 17, 2002
- E17 Gee Whiz Franklin Jun 24, 2002
- E18 Franklin Can't Wait Jun 24, 2002
- E19 Franklin's Spring First Jul 1, 2002
- E20 Franklin Plays Golf Jul 1, 2002
- E21 Franklin's Canoe Trip Jul 8, 2002
- E22 Franklin's Interview Jul 8, 2002
- E23 Franklin's Crystal Jul 15, 2002
- E24 Franklin's Advice Jul 15, 2002
- E25 Franklin's Cookie Question Jul 22, 2002
- E26 Franklin's Picnic Jul 22, 2002
Frequently asked questions
What age group is this show for?
The show is designed for preschool-aged children.
Is this based on books?
Yes, it is based on the Franklin the Turtle book series.
Who voices Franklin?
Franklin is voiced by Noah Reid in the series.
Where was the show produced?
It was produced by several companies including Nelvana and PolyGram Television.
Are there other Franklin series?
Yes, there is a CGI sequel series called Franklin and Friends.