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{{one source|date=April 2017}}
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{{Infobox television season
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| num_episodes = 7 (14 segments)
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|num_episodes = 7 (14 segments)
| first_aired = {{start date|2016|10|10}}
|network = [[PBS]]
|first_aired = {{start date|2016|10|10}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2017|6|1}}
| prev_season = [[Arthur season 19|Season 19]]
|last_aired = {{end date|2017|6|1}}
|prev_season = [[Arthur (season 19)|Season 19]]
| next_season = [[Arthur season 21|Season 21]]
|next_season = [[Arthur (season 21)|Season 21]]
| episode_list = List of Arthur episodes
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The 20th season of ''[[Arthur (TV series)|Arthur]]'' began broadcast on PBS in the United States on October 10, 2016, and finished on June 1, 2017. In this season, Oasis Animation took over animation from [[9 Story Media Group]].
The twentieth season of ''[[Arthur (TV series)|Arthur]]'' began broadcast on PBS Kids in the United States on October 10, 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prnewswire.com/news-releases/what-a-wonderful-kind-of-day-wgbh-celebrates-20th-anniversary-of-family-favorite-arthur-on-pbs-kids-300329834.html|title='What A Wonderful Kind Of Day!' WGBH Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Family Favorite 'Arthur' On PBS Kids|website=PR Newswire|date=September 19, 2016|access-date=December 26, 2022}}</ref> and finished on June 1, 2017. In this season, Oasis Animation took over animation from [[9 Story Media Group]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://awn.com/news/oasis-animation-tapped-new-seasons-arthur|title=Oasis Animation Tapped for New Seasons of 'Arthur'|website=Animation World Network|date=September 29, 2015|first=Jennifer|last=Wolfe|access-date=December 26, 2022}}</ref>


Christian Distefano is the new voice of D.W., replacing Andrew Dayton. Distefano was previously the voice of James in Seasons 18 and 19. Jacob Ursomarzo replaced [[William Healy (actor)|William Healy]] as Arthur, and Samuel Faraci and Devan Cohen replaced [[Jacob Ewaniuk]] and Jake Sim as Timmy and Tommy Tibble.
In a cast shake-up, Christian Distefano has stepped into the role of D.W.'s voice actor, following Andrew Dayton's departure. Interestingly, Distefano is no stranger to the show, having previously lent his voice to the character of James in Seasons 18 and 19. Meanwhile, Jacob Ursomarzo has taken on the iconic role of Arthur, succeeding [[William Healy (actor)|William Healy]]. Furthermore, the show has also welcomed Samuel Faraci and Devan Cohen, who will be voicing Timmy and Tommy Tibble, respectively, after the departures of [[Jacob Ewaniuk]] and Jake Sim.


==Episodes==
==Episodes==
{{Main|List of Arthur episodes}}
{{Main|List of Arthur episodes}}
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|EpisodeNumber = 226
|EpisodeNumber = 226a
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1a
|Title = Buster's Second Chance / Arthur and the Whole Truth
|Title = Buster's Second Chance
|RTitle =
|RTitle =
|WrittenBy = Ken Scarborough<br>Peter K. Hirsch
|WrittenBy = Ken Scarborough
|Aux2 = Cilbur Rocha<br>Jeremy O'Neill
|Aux2 = Cilbur Rocha
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|10}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|10}}
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> "Buster's Second Chance": Buster has a dream about what his life would be like if he was a genius.
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> Buster has a dream about what his life would be like if he was a genius.
}}

{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur season 20
"Arthur and the Whole Truth": Arthur thinks that Buster has been lying to him to avoid hurting his feelings.
|EpisodeNumber = 226b
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1b
|Title = Arthur and the Whole Truth
|RTitle =
|WrittenBy = Peter K. Hirsch
|Aux2 = Jeremy O'Neill
|LineColor = #C79C6E
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|10}}
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> Arthur thinks that Buster has been lying to him to avoid hurting his feelings.
}}
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur (season 20)
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur season 20
|EpisodeNumber = 227
|EpisodeNumber = 227a
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2a
|Title = Fern's Flights of Fancy / Cereal
|Title = Fern's Flights of Fancy
|RTitle =
|RTitle =
|WrittenBy = Peter K. Hirsch<br>John Yearly
|WrittenBy = Peter K. Hirsch
|Aux2 = Gerry Capelle<br>Cilbur Rocha
|Aux2 = Gerry Capelle
|LineColor = #800080
|LineColor = #C79C6E
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|11}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|11}}
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> "Fern's Flights of Fancy": Fern writes a story for a writing contest, but ends up losing. She gives up on writing and pursues soccer as an interest.
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> Fern writes a story for a writing contest, but ends up losing. She gives up on writing and pursues soccer as an interest.

"Cereal": After a box of D.W.'s favorite cereal goes missing, Buster makes a podcast about the scenario.
}}
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur (season 20)
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur season 20
|EpisodeNumber = 228
|EpisodeNumber = 227b
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2b
|Title = He Said, He Said / Bunny Trouble
|Title = Cereal
|RTitle =
|RTitle =
|WrittenBy = Cheri Magid<br>Kathy Waugh
|WrittenBy = John Yearly
|Aux2 = Sylvain Lavoie<br>Jeremy O'Neill
|Aux2 = Cilbur Rocha
|LineColor = #800080
|LineColor = #C79C6E
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|11}}
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> After a box of D.W.'s favorite cereal goes missing, Buster makes a podcast about the scenario.
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur season 20
|EpisodeNumber = 228a
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3a
|Title = He Said, He Said
|RTitle =
|WrittenBy = Cheri Magid
|Aux2 = Sylvain Lavoie
|LineColor = #C79C6E
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|12}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|12}}
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> "He Said, He Said": Arthur, Buster, Carl, and George are excited to watch a Bionic Bunny special, but the cable goes out. Meanwhile, D.W. and Bud play Tower of Cows, and Carl joins in.
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> Arthur, Buster, Carl, and George are excited to watch a Bionic Bunny special, but the cable goes out. Meanwhile, D.W. and Bud play Tower of Cows, and Carl joins in.

"Bunny Trouble": D.W. is allowed to take home her preschool class's pet bunny, who runs away. D.W. must find the bunny before returning to school, and gets help from Ladonna.
}}
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur (season 20)
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur season 20
|EpisodeNumber = 229
|EpisodeNumber = 228b
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3b
|Title = Bunny Trouble
|Title = Bud's Knotty Problem / That's MY Grandma!<!-- do not lowercase the "my," this is how it is spelled in the episode's title card -->
|RTitle =
|RTitle =
|WrittenBy = Raye Lankford<br>Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser
|WrittenBy = Kathy Waugh
|Aux2 = Cilbur Rocha<br>Gerry Capelle
|Aux2 = Jeremy O'Neill
|LineColor = #800080
|LineColor = #C79C6E
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|12}}
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> D.W. is allowed to take home her preschool class's pet bunny, who runs away. D.W. must find the bunny before returning to school, and borrows Ladonna’s help.
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur season 20
|EpisodeNumber = 229a
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4a
|Title = Bud's Knotty Problem
|RTitle =
|WrittenBy = Raye Lankford
|Aux2 = Cilbur Rocha
|LineColor = #C79C6E
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|13}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|13}}
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> "Bud's Knotty Problem": Bud learns to tie his shoes after seeing a pair of boots that he wants.
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> Bud learns to tie his shoes after seeing a pair of boots that he wants.

"That's MY Grandma!": D.W. is upset when Grandma Thora becomes the most popular babysitter in Elwood City.
}}
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur (season 20)
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur season 20
|EpisodeNumber = 230
|EpisodeNumber = 229b
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4b
|Title = Lend Me Your Ear / The Butler Did It
|Title = That's MY Grandma!<!-- do not lowercase the "my," this is how it is spelled in the episode's title card -->
|RTitle =
|RTitle =
|WrittenBy = Raye Lankford & Peter K. Hirsch<br>Peter K. Hirsch
|WrittenBy = Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser
|Aux2 = Allan Jeffery<br>Gerry Capelle
|Aux2 = Gerry Capelle
|LineColor = #800080
|LineColor = #C79C6E
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|13}}
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> D.W. is upset when Grandma Thora becomes Elwood City’s most popular babysitter.
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur season 20
|EpisodeNumber = 230a
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5a
|Title = Lend Me Your Ear
|RTitle =
|WrittenBy = Raye Lankford & Peter K. Hirsch
|Aux2 = Allan Jeffery
|LineColor = #C79C6E
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|05|30}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|05|30}}
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> "Lend Me Your Ear": Mr. Ratburn begins to ignore his students, much to Arthur, Buster, and Brain's concern. He later reveals that this is due to his noise-induced hearing loss, as he plays in a band.
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> Mr. Ratburn begins to ignore his students, much to Arthur, Buster, and the Brain's concern. He later reveals that this is due to his noise-induced hearing loss, as he plays in a band.
}}

{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur season 20
"The Butler Did It": Mr. Crosswire gets a robot butler, but Muffy fears that it may replace Bailey.
|EpisodeNumber = 230b
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5b
|Title = The Butler Did It
|RTitle =
|WrittenBy = Peter K. Hirsch
|Aux2 = Gerry Capelle
|LineColor = #C79C6E
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|05|30}}
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> Ed gets a robot butler, but Muffy fears that it may replace Bailey.
}}
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur (season 20)
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur season 20
|EpisodeNumber = 231
|EpisodeNumber = 231a
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6a
|Title = Prunella's Tent of Portent / Mutiny on the Pitch
|Title = Prunella's Tent of Portent
|RTitle =
|RTitle =
|WrittenBy = Jessica Carleton<br>Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser
|WrittenBy = Jessica Carleton
|Aux2 = Jeremy O'Neill<br>Cilbur Rocha
|Aux2 = Jeremy O'Neill
|LineColor = #800080
|LineColor = #C79C6E
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|05|31}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|05|31}}
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> "Prunella's Tent of Portent": After Marina doubts Prunella's fortune-telling abilities, they makes a bet that Prunella's three predictions will come true by the end of the day.
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> After Marina doubts Prunella's fortune-telling abilities, they makes a bet that Prunella's three predictions will come true by the end of the day.

"Mutiny on the Pitch": Francine leaves her soccer position to Buster when the Lakewood Elementary soccer team claims she is too bossy.
}}
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur (season 20)
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur season 20
|EpisodeNumber = 232
|EpisodeNumber = 231b
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6b
|Title = The Hallway Minotaur / Ladonna's Like List
|Title = Mutiny on the Pitch
|RTitle =
|RTitle =
|WrittenBy = Matt Hoverman<br>Jessica Carleton
|WrittenBy = Cliff Ruby & Elana Lesser
|Aux2 = Gerry Capelle<br>Allan Jeffrey
|Aux2 = Cilbur Rocha
|LineColor = #800080
|LineColor = #C79C6E
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|05|31}}
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> Francine leaves her soccer position to Buster when the Lakewood Elementary soccer team claims she is too bossy.
}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur season 20
|EpisodeNumber = 232a
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7a
|Title = The Hallway Minotaur
|RTitle =
|WrittenBy = Matt Hoverman
|Aux2 = Gerry Capelle
|LineColor = #C79C6E
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|06|01}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|06|01}}
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> "The Hallway Minotaur": George becomes Lakewood Elementary's hallway monitor.
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> George becomes Lakewood Elementary's hallway monitor.
}}

{{Episode list/sublist|Arthur season 20
"Ladonna's Like List": Ladonna makes a list to see how many people like her.
|EpisodeNumber = 232b
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7b
|Title = Ladonna's Like List
|RTitle =
|WrittenBy = Jessica Carleton
|Aux2 = Allan Jeffrey
|LineColor = #C79C6E
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|06|01}}
|ShortSummary = <!--Plot summaries must be written from scratch, not copied or even closely paraphrased from other sources--> Ladonna makes a list to see how many people like her.
}}
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
==External Links==
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Latest revision as of 08:41, 22 November 2024

Arthur
Season 20
No. of episodes7 (14 segments)
Release
Original networkPBS Kids
Original releaseOctober 10, 2016 (2016-10-10) –
June 1, 2017 (2017-06-01)
Season chronology
← Previous
Season 19
Next →
Season 21
List of episodes

The twentieth season of Arthur began broadcast on PBS Kids in the United States on October 10, 2016,[1] and finished on June 1, 2017. In this season, Oasis Animation took over animation from 9 Story Media Group.[2]

In a cast shake-up, Christian Distefano has stepped into the role of D.W.'s voice actor, following Andrew Dayton's departure. Interestingly, Distefano is no stranger to the show, having previously lent his voice to the character of James in Seasons 18 and 19. Meanwhile, Jacob Ursomarzo has taken on the iconic role of Arthur, succeeding William Healy. Furthermore, the show has also welcomed Samuel Faraci and Devan Cohen, who will be voicing Timmy and Tommy Tibble, respectively, after the departures of Jacob Ewaniuk and Jake Sim.

Episodes

[edit]
Main article: List of Arthur episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleWritten byStoryboard byOriginal air date
226a1a"Buster's Second Chance"Ken ScarboroughCilbur RochaOctober 10, 2016 (2016-10-10)
Buster has a dream about what his life would be like if he was a genius.
226b1b"Arthur and the Whole Truth"Peter K. HirschJeremy O'NeillOctober 10, 2016 (2016-10-10)
Arthur thinks that Buster has been lying to him to avoid hurting his feelings.
227a2a"Fern's Flights of Fancy"Peter K. HirschGerry CapelleOctober 11, 2016 (2016-10-11)
Fern writes a story for a writing contest, but ends up losing. She gives up on writing and pursues soccer as an interest.
227b2b"Cereal"John YearlyCilbur RochaOctober 11, 2016 (2016-10-11)
After a box of D.W.'s favorite cereal goes missing, Buster makes a podcast about the scenario.
228a3a"He Said, He Said"Cheri MagidSylvain LavoieOctober 12, 2016 (2016-10-12)
Arthur, Buster, Carl, and George are excited to watch a Bionic Bunny special, but the cable goes out. Meanwhile, D.W. and Bud play Tower of Cows, and Carl joins in.
228b3b"Bunny Trouble"Kathy WaughJeremy O'NeillOctober 12, 2016 (2016-10-12)
D.W. is allowed to take home her preschool class's pet bunny, who runs away. D.W. must find the bunny before returning to school, and borrows Ladonna’s help.
229a4a"Bud's Knotty Problem"Raye LankfordCilbur RochaOctober 13, 2016 (2016-10-13)
Bud learns to tie his shoes after seeing a pair of boots that he wants.
229b4b"That's MY Grandma!"Cliff Ruby & Elana LesserGerry CapelleOctober 13, 2016 (2016-10-13)
D.W. is upset when Grandma Thora becomes Elwood City’s most popular babysitter.
230a5a"Lend Me Your Ear"Raye Lankford & Peter K. HirschAllan JefferyMay 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)
Mr. Ratburn begins to ignore his students, much to Arthur, Buster, and the Brain's concern. He later reveals that this is due to his noise-induced hearing loss, as he plays in a band.
230b5b"The Butler Did It"Peter K. HirschGerry CapelleMay 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)
Ed gets a robot butler, but Muffy fears that it may replace Bailey.
231a6a"Prunella's Tent of Portent"Jessica CarletonJeremy O'NeillMay 31, 2017 (2017-05-31)
After Marina doubts Prunella's fortune-telling abilities, they makes a bet that Prunella's three predictions will come true by the end of the day.
231b6b"Mutiny on the Pitch"Cliff Ruby & Elana LesserCilbur RochaMay 31, 2017 (2017-05-31)
Francine leaves her soccer position to Buster when the Lakewood Elementary soccer team claims she is too bossy.
232a7a"The Hallway Minotaur"Matt HovermanGerry CapelleJune 1, 2017 (2017-06-01)
George becomes Lakewood Elementary's hallway monitor.
232b7b"Ladonna's Like List"Jessica CarletonAllan JeffreyJune 1, 2017 (2017-06-01)
Ladonna makes a list to see how many people like her.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "'What A Wonderful Kind Of Day!' WGBH Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Family Favorite 'Arthur' On PBS Kids". PR Newswire. 19 September 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  2. ^ Wolfe, Jennifer (29 September 2015). "Oasis Animation Tapped for New Seasons of 'Arthur'". Animation World Network. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
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