Martha Speaks 2008
What is Martha Speaks?
Martha Speaks is an animated television series centering on a family dog named Martha. The premise of the show follows the experiences of this canine after she is accidentally fed alphabet soup.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 179
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 1, 2008
- Last aired
- Jun 27, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA, US
- Networks
- PBS Kids, TVOntario
- Genres
- Animation, Kids, Family
- Updated
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Martha Speaks is an animated television series centering on a family dog named Martha. The premise of the show follows the experiences of this canine after she is accidentally fed alphabet soup. This unusual event grants the dog the unexpected ability to communicate through human speech. Once she gains the power of language, Martha uses her new skill to express her thoughts and opinions to anyone who is willing to listen. The narrative focuses on the consequences and interactions that arise when a pet suddenly possesses the capacity to speak her mind to the people around her. By exploring the dynamics between the dog and her human companions, the series highlights the comedic and social situations that occur when a household animal becomes a vocal member of the family. The show remains a notable example of children's programming that utilizes a fantastical catalyst to examine the importance of communication, vocabulary, and personal expression within a domestic setting.
Should you watch it?
“A family dog learns to talk after a bowl of alphabet soup.”
- Promotes language curiosity
- Features a talking dog that engages kids
- Targeted at preschool viewers, may not interest older children
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted animated shows about talking animals.
Suitable for preschool audiences with gentle humor and simple lessons.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 78 episodes
- E1 Martha Speaks Sep 1, 2008
- E2 Martha Gives Advice Sep 1, 2008
- E3 Martha and Skits Sep 2, 2008
- E4 Martha Plays a Part Sep 2, 2008
- E5 Martha Takes the Cake Sep 3, 2008
- E6 Codename: Martha Sep 3, 2008
- E7 Martha to the Rescue Sep 4, 2008
- E8 Martha Camps Out Sep 4, 2008
- E9 Down on the Farm Sep 5, 2008
- E10 Martha Runs Away Sep 5, 2008
- E11 Martha Blah Blah Sep 8, 2008
- E12 Skits Behaves Sep 8, 2008
- E13 Martha and the Canine Caper Sep 9, 2008
- E14 Perfectly Martha Sep 9, 2008
- E15 Firedog Martha Sep 10, 2008
- E16 Martha's Pickle Sep 10, 2008
- E17 The Dog Who Came to Dinner Sep 11, 2008
- E18 Martha Calling Sep 11, 2008
- E19 Oh, Nooo! Sep 12, 2008
- E20 Bye Martha Sep 12, 2008
- E21 Martha Walks the Dog Sep 15, 2008
- E22 Martha's Got Talent Sep 15, 2008
- E23 Martha the Hero Maker Sep 16, 2008
- E24 Starstruck Martha Sep 16, 2008
- E25 Martha in Charge Sep 17, 2008
- E26 Truman and the Deep Blue Sea Sep 17, 2008
- E27 Escape from Flea Island Sep 18, 2008
- E28 No Dogs Allowed Sep 18, 2008
- E29 Ain't Nothin' But a Pound Dog Sep 19, 2008
- E30 Raiders of the Lost Art Oct 13, 2008
- E31 Martha Says it with Flowers Oct 13, 2008
- E32 Martha Doesn't Speak Monkey! Oct 14, 2008
- E33 Martha and Truman Get Lost Oct 14, 2008
- E34 Martha Gets Spooked Oct 31, 2008
- E35 Martha Changes Her Luck Oct 31, 2008
- E36 Martha Runs the Store Nov 26, 2008
- E37 Best in Show Nov 28, 2008
- E38 Truman on the Ball Nov 28, 2008
- E39 Martha Sings Jan 2, 2009
- E40 T.D. Makes the Band Jan 2, 2009
- E41 Itchy Martha Feb 13, 2009
- E42 Martha and the Thief of Hearts Feb 13, 2009
- E43 Alice Twinkle Toes Feb 16, 2009
- E44 Martha Fails the Course Feb 16, 2009
- E45 There Goes the Neighborhood Feb 17, 2009
- E46 Ice Scream Feb 17, 2009
- E47 Nurse Martha Feb 18, 2009
- E48 T.D. Gets the Scoop Feb 18, 2009
- E49 Skits Under the Weather Mar 16, 2009
- E50 Martha the Weather Dog Mar 16, 2009
- E51 Martha in the Doghouse Mar 17, 2009
- E52 Martha Models Mar 17, 2009
- E53 T.D. and Martha Gopher Broke Mar 18, 2009
- E54 T.D. and the Steak Tree Mar 18, 2009
- E55 Virtually Martha Mar 19, 2009
- E56 Martha vs. Robot Mar 19, 2009
- E57 Helen's All Thumbs Mar 20, 2009
- E58 Martha's Dirty Habit Mar 20, 2009
- E59 Martha Bakes Apr 6, 2009
- E60 Martha Makes Scents Apr 6, 2009
- E61 Martha the Witness Apr 7, 2009
- E62 Martha Takes a Stand Apr 7, 2009
- E63 Martha Goes to School Apr 8, 2009
- E64 T.D. and the Light Bulb of Doom Apr 8, 2009
- E65 Martha Treads the Boards Apr 9, 2009
- E66 Martha's Pack Apr 9, 2009
- E67 Martha Smells Apr 10, 2009
- E68 Martha Hears Apr 10, 2009
- E69 Martha's Worst Best Day Jul 13, 2009
- E70 Truman's Brother Jul 13, 2009
- E71 Here's Martha! Jul 14, 2009
- E72 Dog Fight Jul 14, 2009
- E73 Therapy Dog Jul 15, 2009
- E74 Martha's Duck Trouble Jul 15, 2009
- E75 Truman's Secret Jul 16, 2009
- E76 Skits Monkeys Around Jul 16, 2009
- E77 What's Bothering Bob? Jul 17, 2009
- E78 Martha Spins a Tale Jul 17, 2009
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Martha's Chair Sep 14, 2009
- E2 T.D. the Pack Rat Sep 14, 2009
- E3 Painting for Peanuts Sep 15, 2009
- E4 Martha's No Dummy Sep 15, 2009
- E5 Martha Puts Out the Lights Sep 16, 2009
- E6 The Penguin Always Rings Twice Sep 17, 2009
- E7 The Martha Code Sep 17, 2009
- E8 Martha in the Hold Sep 18, 2009
- E9 Get Along, Little Dogies! Sep 18, 2009
- E10 Martha in the White House Feb 15, 2010
- E11 The Jakey Express Feb 16, 2010
- E12 Martha, Sled Dog Feb 16, 2010
- E13 Paws and Effect Feb 17, 2010
- E14 The Trouble with Teddy Feb 17, 2010
- E15 ¿Qué Pasa, Martha? Feb 18, 2010
- E16 T.D. Is Talking Dog Feb 18, 2010
- E17 Dogs in Space Feb 19, 2010
- E18 Dogs from Space Feb 19, 2010
- E19 Skits on Ice Apr 12, 2010
- E20 Martha's Steamed! Apr 12, 2010
- E21 Martha's Life in Crime May 10, 2010
- E22 Martha Plays Favorites May 11, 2010
- E23 Martha and the Doggie Lover May 11, 2010
- E24 Martha and the One Thousand Fleas May 13, 2010
- E25 Nice and Crabby May 13, 2010
- E26 Martha: Secret Agent Dog May 14, 2010
Season 3 · 29 episodes
- E1 The Martha Show Oct 11, 2010
- E2 Martha's Millions Oct 12, 2010
- E3 Carolina's Gifted Oct 12, 2010
- E4 Truman's Mad Oct 13, 2010
- E5 Dog for a Day Oct 13, 2010
- E6 Martha: Deadline Doggie Oct 14, 2010
- E7 It's the Giant Pumpkin, Martha Oct 14, 2010
- E8 The Dog Did It Oct 15, 2010
- E9 Martha Out West Oct 15, 2010
- E10 T.D.'s Magic Oct 25, 2010
- E11 Scaredy Cat Oct 25, 2010
- E12 The Opera Contest Feb 21, 2011
- E13 Maestro Martha Feb 21, 2011
- E14 Skits and Mr. Scruffles Feb 22, 2011
- E15 Brave Truman Feb 22, 2011
- E16 Martha Acts Up Feb 23, 2011
- E17 Ronald Is In Feb 23, 2011
- E18 Patrol Dog Martha Feb 24, 2011
- E19 The Crooning Crook Caper Feb 24, 2011
- E20 Myth Me? Feb 25, 2011
- E21 TD's Myth Take Feb 25, 2011
- E22 Wagstaff Races Apr 22, 2011
- E23 The Missing Metal Mystery Apr 22, 2011
- E24 Martha's Slumber Party of the Weird Jun 27, 2011
- E25 Return to Martha's Slumber Party of the Weird Jun 27, 2011
- E26 The Long, Rotten Summer Jul 1, 2011
- E27 The Case of the Shattered Vase Jul 1, 2011
- E28 Alice Covers Up Oct 3, 2011
- E29 Carolina Picks A Lily Oct 3, 2011
Season 4 · 30 episodes
- E1 Alice Covers Up
- E2 Carolina Picks a Lilly
- E3 Cora! Cora! Cora! Feb 20, 2012
- E4 Cora Encore! Feb 20, 2012
- E5 Billy Collins Speaks Apr 2, 2012
- E6 Milo's Reading Buddy Apr 2, 2012
- E7 Verb Dog, When Action Calls! Apr 3, 2012
- E8 Martha's Adverb Adventure Apr 3, 2012
- E9 Return of the Bookbots: The Case of the Missing Words, Part 1 Apr 4, 2012
- E10 Return of the Bookbots: The Case of the Missing Words, Part 2 Apr 4, 2012
- E11 Eyes on the Skies Jun 15, 2012
- E12 Camp Truman Jun 15, 2012
- E13 Monkeyshines Martha Jul 23, 2012
- E14 Dog Daze Jul 23, 2012
- E15 Martha's Thanksgiving, Part One Nov 19, 2012
- E16 Martha's Thanksgiving, Part Two Nov 19, 2012
- E17 Bulldozer Versus Dinosaur! Feb 1, 2013
- E18 Carolina Tackles Football Feb 1, 2013
- E19 Too Many Marthas Feb 4, 2013
- E20 Too Much Martha Feb 4, 2013
- E21 Martha's Market Apr 5, 2013
- E22 Bye Bye Burger Boy Apr 5, 2013
- E23 Puppy Skits Jun 24, 2013
- E24 Dinosaurs in Trouble! Jun 24, 2013
- E25 The Puppy Tooth Fairy Jun 25, 2013
- E26 Martha's Blue Period Jun 25, 2013
- E27 The Puppy Show Jun 26, 2013
- E28 Never Forget to Remember Jun 26, 2013
- E29 Martha's Puppy Jun 27, 2013
- E30 The Cheating Chum Caper Jun 27, 2013
Season 5 · 8 episodes
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of Martha Speaks?
Martha, a family dog, gains the ability to speak after accidentally eating alphabet soup.
What age rating does the show have?
It is rated TV-Y, indicating it is intended for young children.
Is the series animated?
Yes, the show is an animated program.
When did the series first premiere?
Martha Speaks premiered in 2009.
Does the show have an educational focus?
The series encourages interest in language by featuring a talking dog.