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MY BEST FRIEND, 101a
Emily thinks that she must find something "special" for Show and Tell. She learns that sometimes the best things in life are right under your nose.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

CLEO'S FAIR SHARE, 101b
Cleo gets a new toy and doesn't want to share it. Cleo learns that it's no fun playing with a new toy without your friends.
Clifford's Big Idea: Share

SPECIAL DELIVERY, 102a
Clifford accidentally breaks a present that he was supposed to deliver to Emily. Then he allows Cleo to convince him to try to hide the fact from Emily. Clifford learns that it's best to be honest, right from the start.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Truthful

A FERRY TALE, 102b
After Emily grooms Clifford in preparation for Prize Pooch Magazine's "Dog of the Year" contest, he is expected to "stay clean" until the judge, Lily LaValley, arrives. Clifford struggles to stay clean, but getting dirty gets the better of him. In the end, Clifford learns that Emily loves him, clean or dirty, unconditionally.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

AND BIRDY MAKES THREE, 103a
Emily finds a baby bird and has to take care of it until it can fly home. This doesn't leave her much time to play with Clifford. Clifford learns that even when she's busy with other things, Emily will never stop loving him.
Clifford's Big Idea: Share

HOME IS WHERE THE FUN IS, 103b
Emily Elizabeth feels a little envious when Jetta gets to go see the amazing Titanic Tower in the exciting big city. Emily Elizabeth learns that there are some pretty amazing things right in her own backyard.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

CLIFFORD'S CARNIVAL, 104a
Everyone, including Clifford, must work as a team to put on this year's Fall Carnival, but it doesn't seem fair that Jetta is more of a "boss" than a team player. Jetta learns the importance of doing your part as part of a team.
Clifford's Big Idea: Work Together

CLIFFORD'S DOGGY REUNION, 104b
Clifford and Emily are excited. Cousin Laura and her dog Rex are coming to visit! They haven't seen them since Rex and Clifford were little puppies together! When they arrive, however, Emily and Clifford find that Laura and Rex are different from the way they remember them. Clifford and Emily learn that people change and adjustments have to be made in a relationship.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect

THE GREAT RACE, 105a
T-Bone finds himself in a contest with Mac. He doesn't win, but he does his best. T-Bone learns that you don't have to win to feel good: you just have to do your very best.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

TUMMY TROUBLE, 105b
The dogs convince themselves that it's okay to keep eating treats as long as they have done something "special" to deserve them. All three learn that too much of a good thing can be bad.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Responsible

CLEO COMES TO TOWN, 106a
In a flashback, we see how Cleo shook things up when she first moved to the island. T-Bone learns to accept a new friend in the neighborhood.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

FALSE FRIENDS, 106b
When Cleo gets a new doggie playground and suddenly Mac is her new best friend, she begins ignoring Clifford and T-Bone! But Cleo soon learns that good friends stick by you through thick and thin.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

CLIFFORD AND THE BEANSTALK, 107a
Emily works hard to prepare for an audition for the lead in the school play, but loses the role to Jetta. Jetta, however, worries more about what she'll wear than learning her lines, and Emily has to step in and perform the role at the last minute. Jetta learns the hard way that hard work and preparation are the things that make a person successful.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Responsible

ITCHY PATCH, 107b
Clifford is itching and hears Emily say that she'll have to take him to the vet if it keeps up. Clifford learns the importance of trust when going into an unknown situation.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

A NEW FRIEND, 108a
There's a new dog in town-and he only has three legs. The dogs learn to accept someone who is different.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect

STORMY WEATHER, 108b
Clifford's talent for digging seems to be disruptive to everyone in town, but when a big storm blows in, his deficit becomes an asset. Clifford learns that there's an appropriate time and place to employ his talents.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

CIRCUS STARS, 109a
When Gordo the elephant, star of the circus, comes down with an ear infection, Clifford has to step in and take his place. Starstruck Clifford learns that "stars" are just regular people and, like everyone else, they sometimes need a helping hand.
Clifford's Big Idea: Help Others

LIMELIGHT FRIGHT, 109b
When Emily and Charley recruit the dogs to help them with a show, Cleo is surprised to discover that she has stage fright. Cleo learns that the support of good friends can help a person work through a problem.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

TO CATCH A BIRD, 110a
When Emily Elizabeth is accused of stealing, the dogs, led by Clifford, take it upon themselves to prove her innocence. Clifford learns the value of having faith in a friend.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

THE BEST PARTY EVER, 110b
Jetta ridicules Emily for not planning enough exciting activities for her "homemade" birthday party. Assuming that Jetta doesn't want to come to the party, Charley convinces Emily not to invite her. But Emily exercises compassion when she realizes that Jetta's feelings were hurt and ends up inviting her after all.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

COME BACK, MAC, 111a
Mac tears one of Jetta's favorite sweaters and feels so terrible that he runs away. Clifford and his friends seek Mac out and convince him to return and face the music. Mac learns that he's more important to Jetta than her sweater, and that facing up to your deeds is the wise thing to do.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Truthful

BOO!, 111b
It's Halloween, and Jetta can't stop bragging about how brave she is. When the whole town gets a little spooked after watching a scary "ghost" movie together, Jetta learns that it's okay to have fears . . . and to express them out loud!
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Truthful

LITTLE CLIFFORD, 112a
In this flashback story, we learn how Emily and Clifford got together and how Emily's unconditional love changed the "runt" of the litter into the biggest dog around!
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Kind

WELCOME TO BIRDWELL ISLAND, 112b
This flashback episode tells the story of the day the Howards moved to Birdwell Island. The town is full of preconceived ideas about what it will be like to have a huge dog on the island. But the residents soon learn that Clifford has much to offer, and that they shouldn't make assumptions before they know the facts.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect

THE DOG WHO CRIED WOOF, 113a
Cleo plays tricks on her dog friends, then finds that they don't believe her when she really needs them. She learns that it isn't nice to play tricks on people.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Truthful

DOING THE RIGHT THING, 113b
When T-Bone inadvertently "steals" a squeaky toy, he experiences a guilt-induced dream in which his conscience tries to show him the right thing to do. T-Bone learns that we never know what the consequences of our actions might be, so it's always best to just do the right thing.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Truthful

LEAF OF ABSENCE, 114a
T-Bone asks Clifford to keep an eye on a pile of leaves that he has collected, but Clifford can't resist jumping into them, scattering them to the winds. Taking his responsibility seriously, Clifford spends the afternoon re-collecting the pile, and T-Bone is truly grateful when he returns to find that his leaves are okay. Clifford learns the importance of keeping a promise.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Responsible

NOBODY'S PERFECT, 114b
Charley can't seem to learn how to juggle, but he learns that a person doesn't have to be the very best at something to enjoy doing it!
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

TEACHER'S PET, 115a
The dogs go to school for the first time, and T-Bone worries that he won't be able to keep up with the rest of the class. He works hard and pays close attention to the teacher's directions, and in the end his efforts are rewarded. In addition, every member of the class is praised for his or her unique qualities.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

ISLANDER OF THE YEAR, 115b
The library sponsors an essay contest for Islander of the Year, and the children all submit their ideas. Somehow, as they tell their tales, Clifford keeps turning up--and he is ultimately chosen as the winner. The kids learn that sometimes a real hero is the one you least expect.
Clifford's Big Idea: Help Others

THE EARS HAVE IT, 116a
Cleo and Clifford help T-Bone deal with his fear of loud noises. T-Bone learns that good friends can help you work through your problems.
Clifford's Big Idea: Help Others

CLIFFORD'S BIG SURPRISE, 116b
Everyone is too busy to play with Clifford one day because they are planning a surprise party for him! Clifford learns that playing alone can be fun, and so is having a huge party with all of his friends.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

TOUGH ENOUGH, 117a
Thinking that it will make him more appealing to Sheriff Lewis, T-Bone decides to "toughen up." After trying to frighten people, T-Bone eventually learns that it's much nicer to be nice than to be tough.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

STARS IN YOUR EYES, 117b
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 hurt at the party, Charley changes his mind. Thinking that his friends won't want him at the party without his telescope, he decides to stay home. In the end, Charley realizes that his friends like him for who he is rather than what he has.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

MAC'S SECRET DOG CLUB, 118a
Mac starts a club and tries to exclude T-Bone. When Cleo and Clifford refuse to join without T-Bone, Mac gets lonely being the only member of such an "exclusive" club. Mac soon opens the club to everyone.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Kind

THE DOG PARK, 118b
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 limits" to dogs, only to discover that he misses them when they're gone.
Clifford's Big Idea: Share

FLUFFED-UP CLEO, 119a
When Cleo wins the esteemed honor of Fluffiest Dog of Birdwell Island, it's all she can talk about! Clifford and T-Bone try to tolerate the newborn star, but it takes a lot of patience. When Cleo gets a dose of her own medicine from Mac, she learns that it's okay to be proud of an accomplishment, but be careful to be respectful of others.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

TEAM SPIRIT, 119b
After Jetta tells Vaz that his poor soccer skills are hurting their team, Vaz tries to sit out the rest of the game. In the end, Jetta and Vaz learn that being part of a team is more important than winning.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Kind, Play Fair

CLIFFORD ON PARADE, 120a
Emily and Charley are having a hard time deciding what kind of float to make for the annual Birdwell Parade. With a little help from Clifford, they learn the importance of compromise.
Clifford's Big Idea: Work Together

FOLLOW THE LEADER, 120b
Cleo has a hard time giving up her role as "leader" in a game of Follow the Leader, but soon learns that playing is more fun when friends cooperate.
Clifford's Big Idea: Play Fair

GOOD-BYE T-BONE, 121a
Clifford and Cleo misunderstand a conversation they overhear, and think T-bone is moving away. They vow to make T-bone's last day on Birdwell Island extra special. They eventually learn to listen to a whole story before jumping to conclusions--but the good friends enjoy a truly special day nonetheless!
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

THE TRUTH ABOUT DOGS AND CATS, 121b
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. The dogs learn that individual differences should not stand in the way of friendship.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect

THE BIG SLEEPOVER, 122a
Emily is going off the Island for a night and asks Charley to baby-sit Clifford. The day goes pretty well, but when night falls Clifford really misses Emily. The whole town bands together to get the big red dog through the night, and they learn that this community has the kind of spirit that can accomplish anything if they put their minds to it!
Clifford's Big Idea: Work Together

DOG FOR A DAY, 122b
Fed up with his "responsibilities," Charley decides that he would like to lead a dog's life--with no chores, no school, and no problems. Courtesy of a hilarious dream, Charley learns that being a dog may be just fine, but he likes being just who he is.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

T-BONE, DOG ABOUT TOWN, 123a
A cute little poodle named Mimi comes to Birdwell Island on vacation and T-Bone gets a crush on her. He tries to be the kind of dog he thinks she will like, but he learns that it's always best to just be yourself.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

CLIFFORD'S BIG HEART, 123b
Clifford works hard to try to make the perfect Valentine for Emily to show her how much he loves her. In the end, he learns that it's his presence, not presents, that means the most to Emily Elizabeth.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

WHO, ME, JEALOUS?, 124a
Mrs. Diller is taking care of Susie, her sister's adorable little puppy, for the weekend. To Cleo it appears that Mrs. Diller likes the cute little puppy better than she likes Cleo! So Cleo determines to "out-cute" the puppy and win back Mrs. Diller's affection. But she soon learns that Mrs. Diller thinks Cleo is perfect just the way she is.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Responsible

A BUNNY IN A HAYSTACK, 124b
When Emily brings the class bunny home, Clifford, Cleo and T-bone learn what a big responsibility it is to take care of a pet!
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Responsible

CLOTHES DON'T MAKE THE DOG, 125a
T-bone gets a new sweater, but when Mac teases him about it he gets too embarrassed to wear it. He soon learns that it's not what you wear that makes others like you.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

SHORT-CHANGED, 125b
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. But Emily soon learns that love comes in all sizes.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

THE KIBBLE CROOK, 126a
T-Bone can't resist sneaking a bite--well, okay the whole bowl--of Cleo's new dog food. When Cleo gets upset, T-Bone blames it on another dog and sends our fearless friends on a wild goose chase. But T-Bone ultimately confesses that there is no other dog, and he learns that he must take responsibility for his own mistakes.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Truthful

SCREAMING FOR ICE CREAM, 126b
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 keeping a doctor's appointment. Charley learns that there are some responsibilities kids should not attempt to shoulder without the help of an adult.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect

NEW DOG IN TOWN, 127a
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 its cover" and that friends come in all shapes and sizes.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect, Be Kind

GET WELL, 127b
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 card, collect flowers, and fashion a small gift. When they present their offerings to Emily Elizabeth, it is obvious that they have succeeded in making her feel cared for and loved. The dogs learn that it's the thought behind a gift that matters most.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

BABYSITTER BLUES, 128a
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 baby-sit Clifford for the day. Mr. Bleakman struggles to find a way to keep Clifford out of his way, but soon discovers that the big red dog has much to teach him about being spontaneous and having fun!
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend, Be Kind

SATURDAY MORNING, 128b
When T-Bone's "special Saturday time" with Sheriff Lewis doesn't turn out the way T-Bone expected one week, he goes on a quest to see how others spend their Saturdays. He learns that there are many different ways to spend time with the people you love.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

BEST PAW FORWARD, 129a
Cement is being poured at the new Birdwell Island recreation center, and the kids and dogs are invited to leave their handprints in the cement. But Clifford's pawprint is just too big! Seeing Clifford's disappointment, his friends work together to find a way to include Clifford's print. Everyone's delighted when Clifford's pawprint becomes the new wading pool for the very young children of Birdwell Island.
Clifford's Big Idea: Help Others

THEN CAME BOB, 129b
Vaz baby-sits for Bob, a cute but not very well-behaved little dog that Dr. Dihn recently acquired from the dog pound. This little mischief-maker is very good at getting into trouble--and at causing Clifford to get the blame! Several people come to think that Clifford has suddenly developed some very bad habits, but Emily Elizabeth never doubts her big dog for a minute. The truth about Bob finally comes out, and Clifford receives apologies from all his doubters.
Clifford's Big Idea: Play Fair

FRIENDS, MORNING, NOON, AND NIGHT, 130a
Cleo and Clifford are excited to learn that Cleo will be Clifford's houseguest for a weekend while her house is being painted! But soon Cleo is filling Clifford's doghouse with her stuff, taking over his bed, and butting in on his time alone with Emily Elizabeth. It takes awhile, but Cleo eventually learns that being a good houseguest means respecting the needs of your host.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect, Be a Good Friend

MR. BLEAKMAN'S SPECIAL DAY, 130b
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 changed through acts of kindness. This inspires the dogs to perform a series of "secret good deeds" to see if they can turn Mr. Bleakman's frown into a smile. They are surprised to learn that performing kind acts makes them feel much better too!
Clifford's Big Idea: Help Others

WELCOME TO THE DOGHOUSE, 131a
In this flashback episode, we see some of the challenges the Howards faced when they arrived on Birdwell Island with a very big red dog! Where would Clifford live? How would they feed him? What would they use as his water dish? The folks of Birdwell Island worked together to help the new arrivals solve their problems, forging strong new friendships in the process.
Clifford's Big Idea: Help Others, Be a Good Friend

PROMISES, PROMISES, 131b
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 older girl calls and cancels on Jetta, Jetta finally understands how Emily Elizabeth must have felt. She now realizes that being a good friend means keeping a promise.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

CLIFFORD'S HICCUPS, 132a
Clifford gets a bad case of the hiccups--and that's a real problem for a dog the size of Clifford! His dog friends work together to come up with various remedies for Clifford, but they are not successful. The hiccups eventually go away on their own, but Clifford lets his friends know how good it feels to know that they care so much about him.
Clifford's Big Idea: Help Others, Be a Good Friend

IT'S MY PARTY, 132b
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 are soon bored and take a vote to go outside and make their own movie with Vaz's movie camera. They encourage Jetta to join them, but she stubbornly refuses. She soon learns that it's more fun to play when everyone has a voice in deciding what to do together.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect, Be a Good Friend

CLIFFORD CLEANS HIS DOGHOUSE, 133a
Clifford's good friends come over to help him clean out his doghouse, determined to get rid of all the old "junk" he no longer uses. But before long Clifford realizes that each item holds a special memory and can't be parted with. Mac thinks this is nonsense, until he is reminded of a memory in which he was included. He then understands, along with Clifford, that one dog's "junk" can be another dog's treasure.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect, Be a Good Friend

AND BABY MAKES FOUR, 133b
When Jetta gets a new baby brother, she is extremely proud to be a big sister--at first--but when she realizes that she will now have to share the spotlight with the baby, she goes all out to regain her position as the center of attention. She eventually learns, however, that being a good "big sister" is far more rewarding than being the "star of the show."
Clifford's Big Idea: Share, Help Others

JETTA'S TALL TALE, 134a
Jetta feels a twinge of jealousy when the other children make a fuss over Emily Elizabeth's wonderful big pet Clifford, so she blurts out a story about her own wonderful big pet--a huge parrot named Lulu. Her little lie quickly grows into a big mess, forcing Jetta to dress Clifford up as a bird to try to keep the lie from being exposed. Her conscience finally makes her do the right thing and she apologizes for having created the lie in the first place.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Truthful

THE BIG FETCH, 134b
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 Clifford and T-Bone and together they enjoy helping Vaz out--and getting treats. Before long Cleo has forgotten about the helping-out part and is only concerned with getting treats. Clifford and T-Bone help her rediscover that helping for its own sake is its own reward.
Clifford's Big Idea: Help Others

POTLUCK PARTY POOPER, 135a
The Howards are having a party, and everyone they know will be attending. Everyone but Mr. Bleakman, that is. The old "party pooper" insists that he'd rather stay home and do his usual Saturday afternoon routine. Clifford and Emily Elizabeth and her friends just won't give up on trying to convince Mr. Bleakman that trying something new can be fun! Finally they are able to convince him to join them, and a great time is had by all.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend, Be Kind

THE BEST GIFT, 135b
Emily Elizabeth believes that she has the perfect gift for her mother's birthday. She plans to spend the entire afternoon with her mother and read her a poem written just for her mom. Charley agrees that the gift is perfect, but Jetta has other ideas. Emily Elizabeth agrees to at least try some of Jetta's ideas, but in the end she realizes that the gift she created from her heart really is the best gift.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

TWO'S COMPANY, 136a
All of the dogs are so excited that their old friend K.C. is back on the island for a couple of days. Cleo, however, is particularly excited and focuses all of her attention on him, ignoring T-bone and Clifford. She discovers that being a good friend means that you should be kind and considerate to all your friends and not take any of them for granted.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

FAIR-WEATHER FRIEND, 136b
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 disappointment, vow to find a way to stop the rain from falling. It doesn't take long for them to realize that you can't change the weather, but Mac's disappointment turns to delight that his friends would go to such lengths to try to help him.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend, Help Others

DOGGIE GARDEN, 137a
It's "Keep Birdwell Beautiful" month, and the kids are doing their part by planting a flower garden. Seeing this, the dogs decide to create a doggie flower garden of their own. When Cleo hears that "almost anything grows" in Birdwell Island soil, she decides that she'd like to grow a garden full of dog toys! She soon learns, however, that working alone for a selfish end is not nearly as rewarding as working together for the whole community.
Clifford's Big Idea: Help Others, Work Together

CAPTAIN BIRDWELL'S TREASURE, 137b
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. Through a misunderstanding, Jetta is given credit for the discovery. She knows that telling the truth is the right thing to do, but she can't resist the promise of a gold medal award. It doesn't take long for her to realize, however, that awards don't give much pleasure when they're not deserved.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Truthful

TOPSY TURVY DAY, 138a
Jetta and Emily trade dogs for the Island's annual Topsy Turvy Day, a day when everything gets turned around. Jetta learns that being kind and thoughtful gets you a lot further than being bossy.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Kind, Be a Good Friend

CLIFFORD'S CHARM SCHOOL, 138b
Mrs. Bleakman is having a very special party for her book club members. Cleo and Mac convince Clifford that his regular good manners won't be good enough for the event. Clifford believes that he is just fine the way he is, but Cleo and Mac insist on teaching him some special "fancy" manners. In the end, Clifford decides to just be himself, and he ends up saving the party by providing shade for Mrs. Bleakman's guests.
Clifford's Big Idea: Help Others, Believe in Yourself

FORGIVE AND FORGET, 139a
When Clifford forgets a play date, Cleo gets really upset. After all, she would never do that to a friend. Cleo won't even accept Clifford's apologies. T-bone points out to Cleo that she may be the one who isn't being a good friend. After all, Clifford did apologize--and a good friend would never hold a grudge. Cleo learns that good friends forgive (and forget!).
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

MIMI'S BACK IN TOWN, 139b
T-Bone really likes Mimi, the little brown poodle who visits the Island on occasion, and is very excited to hear that she's coming back again! But when Cleo starts teasing him about how much he likes Mimi, T-bone feels embarrassed and uncomfortable. He finally confronts Cleo about it and Cleo learns that teasing can be anything that makes someone feel uncomfortable.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend, Have Respect

BLANKET BLUES, 140a
Cleo spies Clifford's favorite blanket—one he has had since he was a puppy--and proclaims it the perfect cape for Super T-Bone. Clifford reluctantly allows his friends to use the blanket, if they promise to be very careful. The game turns rambunctious, the blanket gets dirty, and Clifford gets upset. Cleo and T-Bone realize that to be a good friend you should listen to and respect the wishes and property of others.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect, Be a Good Friend

DINO CLIFFORD, 140b
Vaz's big sister Teresa is home from college and ready to dig for dinosaur bones and fossils on Birdwell Island! Who could be better helpers than Clifford and his dog friends? Everybody has great luck digging up fossils to complete a dinosaur skeleton that Teresa is piecing together--everybody but T-Bone, that is. Ultimately, though, by believing in himself T-Bone comes up with one of the most important bones needed to complete the job.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself, Work Together

THAT'S SNOW LIE, 201a
Cleo pretends to hurt her paw so she won't have to embarrass herself on the ice rink
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

A FRIEND IN NEED, 201b
Jetta insists on taking on a big job without help so she can be a "hero."
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

FAN MAIL, 202a
Emily Elizabeth writes a fan letter to her favorite pop star and discovers — with the help of Mr. Bleakman — that sometimes wishes do come true.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

HOORAY FOR CLEO, 202b
Cleo withholds information and makes everyone think she's a beachball playing star.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Truthful

NOTHING TO FUR BUT FUR ITSELF, 203a
Having been scared by a ghost movie, T-Bone resolves to not let fear get the better of him. That is easier said than done!
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

JETTA'S PROJECT, 203b
When Jetta decides she really wants to win a model-building contest, she uses her friendship with Charley and Emily to get her way.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Respectful

STINKY FRIENDS, 204a
Clifford™ can't resist going into a field to play — even after Emily Elizabeth tells him he's not allowed.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Respectful

HE'S WONDERFUL MR. BLEAKMAN, 204b
Mr. Bleakman gets a little grumpy when Clifford messes up his new potato garden, and Emily almost wishes that he wasn't her neighbor.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Respectful

MAGIC IN THE AIR, 205a
When the Peter Poundstone Magician craze sweeps the island, Charley gets carried away and neglects an important assignment. (Literacy episode.)
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Responsible

EVERYONE LOVES CLIFFORD, 205b
When Emily Elizabeth scratches Clifford's "sweet spot," his back leg starts thumping and the whole island shakes!
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Kind

CLIFFORD GROWS UP, 206a
The Howards do their best to make Clifford comfortable after he's grown too big for their city apartment. So they finally move to Birdwell Island to make Clifford happy.
Clifford's Big Idea: Help Others

JETTA'S SWEATER, 206b
Jetta inadvertently gives Emily Elizabeth a sweater that was a gift from her grandma. When she realizes her mistake, she resorts to all kinds of tricks to get it back.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Truthful

BIG HEARTED T-BONE, 207a
T-Bone generously offers to watch Cleo's niece KiKi so Cleo can get some rest. But his honorable intentions are challenged when his female canine friend Mimi comes to town.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Responsible

CLEO'S VALENTINE SURPRISE, 207b
Cleo, with some help from K.C., prepares a special gift for Clifford and T-Bone and expects a BIG gift in return.
Clifford's Big Idea: Help Others

EMBARRASSING MOMENTS, 208a
When Vaz rips his pants during a soccer game, everyone helps him feel better by telling their own tales of embarrassing moments. However, Jetta insists these things never happen to her.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Kind

LUCKY CHARM, 208b
After losing her lucky stone, Emily Elizabeth loses her confidence.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

PRINCESS CLEO, 209a
Cleo discovers her grandmother was a queen—and that makes her a princess! She begins to enjoy all the privileges she believes comes with being a princess, but soon learns that her friends are more important to her than a crown or title could ever be. In the end, she discovers that it's more fun to read about being a princess than to be one in real life.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

BASKETBALL STORIES, 209b
Skyscraper Jackson has come to Birdwell Island for a big exhibition game, which Charley wouldn't miss for anything—except a bad cold. But Emily, Vaz, and Jetta each write a story about the game for Charley from their different points of view. Charley gets to relive the game through his friend's stories and they have a lot of fun writing and reading them to him.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

DOGGIE DETECTIVE, 210a
Equipment is disappearing from the local playground and it's up to K.C. to find out why. He enlists the help of Clifford and his friends to solve the mystery. These "Doggy Detectives" soon realize the joy of discovery can easily be found in a good book!
Clifford's Big Idea: Work Together

CAMPING IT UP, 210b
Jetta is certain that camping out is going to be extra boring, so she does her best to bring all the comforts of home along. But soon, she realizes that there are more ways than one to have a good time and sometimes the simple way is just perfect!
Clifford's Big Idea: Work Together

CLEO GETS A CONE, 211a
The dogs see another dog wearing a cone collar. Cleo and Mac make assumptions about the other dog's "weakness of character," boasting that she should have been able to stop scratching! However a few days later, Cleo is forced to "walk a mile in her cone" when she herself can't stop scratching and the experience teaches her compassion.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Kind

A JOB WELL READ, 211b
Jetta volunteers to watch her baby brother, Cosmo, but finds him more energetic than she was expecting. With the help of her good friends, Charley and Emily, she's convinced to try reading to the little guy--an activity that Cosmo really loves!
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

WHEN I GROW UP, 212a
When Jetta hears that Charley wants to be a Martial Arts Master when he grows up, she gives him a hard time about it. But Jetta soon learns that everyone's dreams are valuable and worthy.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect

NOT NOW, I'M BUSY, 212b
Clifford, Cleo and T-Bone go to K.C.'s house to visit him, but K.C. tells the gang that he's too busy to play and Cleo feels slighted. Later, when the dogs walk by and see K.C.'s owner reading to him. Eventually, the dogs learn that K.C. is moving to the island to be an Assistance Dog. The dogs learn that even though sometimes friends aren't always available, they're still friends.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect

SPECIAL T-BONE, 213a
When Emily Elizabeth starts work on a project titled "What Makes Me Special," it gets all of the dogs thinking about what makes them special. T-Bone isn't quite sure, but soon discovers that he has a special gift of making others feel good.
Clifford's Big Idea: Believe in Yourself

JETTA'S SNEAK PEAK, 213b
Jetta can't resist reading Emily Elizabeth's journal, but soon learns that it is important to respect someone's privacy.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect

VAZ GOES DOWN THE TUBE, 214a
Vaz gets a new satellite dish with 362 channels and begins to loose himself to the world of TV. He stops participating in activities like reading books, visiting the library and playing soccer. Eventually, Clifford and his friends help him realize that he's missing out on some very fun and important real life situations.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect

CYBER PUPPY PROBLEMS, 214b
When Mac worries that Jetta loves her mechanical toy dog more than she loves him, his friends rally around to help him get through his crisis of confidence.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect

ANOTHER FINE MESS, 215a
When Emily Elizabeth puts off the responsibility of cleaning her room, the mess grows until she can't find anything. She spends so much time trying to find things that she misses out on fun activities like reading to Clifford and playing with her friends. She soon learns that taking care of responsibility now can save a lot of trouble later.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Responsible

KING MAC, 215b
When T-Bone thinks he is responsible for getting Mac in trouble, he goes overboard to help Mac in any way he can. But Mac shows a lack of respect for their friendship by taking advantage of his little friend's guilt.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be Responsible

WHO MOVED MY BONE, 216a
When Cleo accuses T-Bone of trying to steal her bone, Clifford gets caught in the middle of his two feuding friends. His efforts finally pay off when Cleo and T-Bone realize that their friendship is worth more than a silly old bone.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

CLIFFORD THE PIRATE KING, 216b
After reading the book Treasure Island in school, the kids decide to throw a "Treasure Island" theme party. Clifford helps prepare for the festivities on Charley's houseboat. But once the party begins, Clifford's friends discover that he is too big to fit on the boat. The kids choose to move the party to another location rather than let Clifford feel left out and miss all the fun.
Clifford's Big Idea: Work Together

CLIFFORD'S COOKIE CRAVING, 217a
Mr. Bleakman bakes a giant cookie for the Birdwell Fair then leaves it unattended. Clifford gets one whiff of it and, try as he might, simply can't resist the temptation to taste it. Mr. Bleakman forgives the big dog when he realizes that everyone makes mistakes--including the mistake of leaving too big of a temptation in front of a child.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

JETTA'S FRIEND, 217b
When her pen pal visits the island, nothing goes as Jetta planned, but to her own surprise, she has fun anyway!
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend

FISHING LESSONS, 218a
Charley promises to teach Emily Elizabeth how to fish, then keeps putting it off until "tomorrow." At first, Emily Elizabeth is understanding and uses the extra time to visit the library and check out books on fishing. But after a while, she's hurt by Charley's continuous cancellations. Emily Elizabeth and Jetta help him to realize that once a promise is made, it should be honored and respected.
Clifford's Big Idea: Have Respect

NO BATHS FOR CLEO, 218b
To avoid baths, Cleo runs away from home. With the help of friends, she comes to understand and respect the fact that giving Cleo a bath is just one of the many ways Mrs. Diller shows her love.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend