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Thomas & Friends: Season 7

26 episodes Premiered Nov 3, 2003 Updated Oct 18, 2026
Previously on Thomas & Friends

Season 7 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Thomas & Friends Season 6.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season 7 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 7: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (23): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S7·E1 Mytharc

Emily's New Coaches

Nov 3, 2003 · 5 min

Emily is a new steam engine who has recently arrived on the Island of Sodor. She accidentally takes Annie and Clarabel, and Thomas gets annoyed by this. Later, Oliver & Toad get st

S7·E2 Core

Percy Gets It Right

Nov 3, 2003 · 5 min

One day, Percy is travelling along Toby's old branch line and discovers the track is wobbly. He hurries back to the station to warn the other engines but gets frustrated when nobod

S7·E3 Core

Bill, Ben & Fergus

Nov 4, 2003 · 5 min

Fergus, a blue steam traction engine, goes to work with Bill & Ben in the quarry. But when he tells the twins to do things right, they become fed up and decide to do things wrong.

S7·E4 Core

The Old Bridge

Nov 4, 2003 · 5 min

Skarloey is crossing an old bridge when he notices the track is out of place and can't stop in time, thus leaving him dangling above the river from a long way up. Rheneas comes and

S7·E5 Core

Edward's Brass Band

Nov 5, 2003 · 5 min

Edward is due to take the Brass Band to their annual concert, like he does every year. But he has an accident and has to go to the Works. Bertie fills in for him, but gets stuck. W

S7·E6 Core

What's The Matter With Henry?

Nov 5, 2003 · 5 min

Henry, lately, has been feeling sorry for himself as he's feeling dreadfully ill, but Thomas and Percy take no notice and don't believe him and decide to play a rather mean trick o

S7·E7 Core

James & The Queen Of Sodor

Nov 6, 2003 · 5 min

After hearing that the Queen of Sodor is coming, James volunteers to get her - but his happiness is short lived when the Queen turns out to be an old, dirty coal barge. James tries

S7·E8 Core

The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop

Nov 6, 2003 · 5 min

It's summer on the island and the refreshment lady wants to open a new tea shop. With the help of Peter Sam she looks all over the island for a suitable location to set up but simp

S7·E9 Core

The Spotless Record

Nov 7, 2003 · 5 min

A new tank engine from the LMS called Arthur arrives on the island. He has a spotless record which means he's never been naughty or left a mess. The Fat Controller puts him to work

S7·E10 Core

Toby's Windmill

Nov 7, 2003 · 5 min

Toby is very fond of the windmill near the branch line. The windmill needs repairs after a storm and the miller can not afford to do so. Toby wants to help, and when he has to help

S7·E11 Core

Bad Day At Castle Loch

Nov 8, 2003 · 5 min

The old Scottish castle is reopening, much to Donald and Douglas' delight. Rumours start about there being a monster lurking in the waters near the castle, but the twins dismiss th

S7·E12 Core

Rheneas & The Roller Coaster

Nov 8, 2003 · 5 min

Rheneas is not too thrilled when he has to take a class of schoolchildren on a scenic train trip around the line but when he is accidentally diverted on an old branch line with swe

S7·E13 Core

Salty's Stormy Tale

Nov 9, 2003 · 5 min

Salty is hurt when Thomas and Percy tease him about how he talks, but when a lighthouse's light goes out, it's up to Salty and new arrival Fergus to save a ship heading for the roc

S7·E14 Core

Snow Engine

Nov 9, 2003 · 5 min

Oliver does not like snow - at all. When he has to make a delivery to a mountain village, the weather conditions mean he can't get back until morning. And when morning does come, O

S7·E15 Core

Something Fishy

Nov 10, 2003 · 5 min

The Fat Controller opens a new fishing route and chooses Thomas to run it; Arthur wanted to do so, but he wasn't chosen and Thomas doesn't even want to run it! However, all is reso

S7·E16 Core

The Runaway Elephant

Nov 10, 2003 · 5 min

A new park on the Little Engines' railway is being built. The final thing to add before the opening is a statue of an elephant, hence the name: "Elephant Park". Duncan is being im

S7·E17 Core

Peace & Quiet

Nov 11, 2003 · 5 min

Murdoch is a new arrival on the Island of Sodor. What he especially likes is a bit of peace and quiet. However, this isn't to be...

S7·E18 Core

Fergus Breaks The Rules

Nov 11, 2003 · 5 min

Fergus is tricked by Diesel and ends up in the Smelter Yard and when there instantly becomes scared and runs away. Will Thomas find him - or not?

S7·E19 Core

Bulgy Rides Again

Nov 12, 2003 · 5 min

Summertime has arrived on Sodor. There are more passengers arriving but less engines to do the work. Thomas calls this a "double decker" problem, which gives the Fat Controller an

S7·E20 Core

Harold & The Flying Horse

Nov 12, 2003 · 5 min

It is the time of year for the Summer Fete. Harold the Helicopter wishes that he could help too; but he's so busy with his patrol duties that he doesn't have time. This makes him s

S7·E21 Core

The Grand Opening

Nov 13, 2003 · 5 min

A new station is being opened and The Fat Controller and Lady Hatt have great difficulty in trying to get there on time. They are, however, grateful when they come across the "late

S7·E22 Core

Best Dressed Engine

Nov 13, 2003 · 5 min

All the engines are entering a competition to see which engine looks the fanciest and most eye attractive. But Gordon thinks it undignified to enter such a silly competition... unt

S7·E23 Core

Gordon & Spencer

Nov 14, 2003 · 5 min

The Duke and Duchess of Boxford pay a visit to the engines, and bring with them Spencer, their own private engine. He is sleek, shiny, fast and full of pride. Gordon is jealous and

S7·E24 Core

Not So Hasty Puddings

Nov 14, 2003 · 5 min

It's Christmas time, and Elizabeth gets sent to collect a shipment of Christmas puddings from the docks. But Thomas is jealous and feels sure he would be better than Elizabeth at t

S7·E25 Mytharc

Trusty Rusty

Nov 15, 2003 · 5 min

Rusty is pulling a train across the old wooden bridge when he notices that some of the joints are loose. He goes and tells the Fat Controller who closes the bridge until it is mend

S7·E26 Mytharc

Three Cheers For Thomas

Nov 15, 2003 · 5 min

One day, Thomas takes the schoolchildren to their annual sports day. He sees them having fun and wishes he could have a medal too. Later, he has a race with Bertie and when they ar

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