Channel logo

The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss

PRIMETIME EMMYS® 1X nominee in 1998
This Emmy-nominated series features the fun, music and adventures of some of the favorite characters created by Theodore Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss). Starring The Cat In the Hat, The Grinch, his dog Max, Terrence, Horton, Yertle and all the residents of Seussville, these whimsical tales and characters come to life using masterful puppets built by Jim Henson's Creature Shop and 3D computer animation.
IMDb 6.9199720 episodesX-RayTV-Y
Join Prime

Terms apply

Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - The Gink
    October 12, 1996
    24min
    TV-Y
    When Eliza Jane gets to choose a pet, she wants something special, so the Cat in the Hat offers her a Gink (a cross between a gunk and a skink). Taking care of the Gink proves to be quite a challenge, but the real challenge comes when Eliza has to choose between keeping her new friend and returning him back to the jungle and his family.
    Join Prime
  2. S1 E2 - Who Are You, Sue Snue?
    October 19, 1996
    25min
    TV-Y
    It's Sue Snue's eleven-and-one-half birthday, and tradition decrees that she decide what she wants to do for the rest of her life (or else eat her hat). Her four uncles want her to follow in their footsteps, but when she does, she keeps messing everything up.
    Join Prime
  3. S1 E3 - The King's Beard
    October 26, 1996
    25min
    TV-Y
    King Lindy of Lime has a beard so long that no one knows just how long it is. Yertle the Turtle, the King's trusted advisor, suggests that a young jester named Elwood be sent to measure the beard. Of course, wacky hijinks ensue when Elwood meets up with King Noogle, Princess Mindy, and King Noogle's trusted advisor...Yertle?
    Join Prime
  4. S1 E4 - The Song Of The Zubble-Wump
    November 2, 1996
    25min
    TV-Y
    The priceless Zubble-Wump egg has been in Megan Mullally's family for as long as anyone can remember, so when the Grinch steals it, she sets off with Horton to get it back. The egg is on the verge of hatching, and no one may get to hear the Zubble-Wump's exquisite song unless Megan and the Grinch stop being so greedy.
    Join Prime
  5. S1 E5 - The Guest
    November 9, 1996
    25min
    TV-Y
    Larry Nooly and his family are going to the Lodge at beautiful Lake Mulloon, the most perfectly happy place you can possibly imagine. That is, of course, until the Grinch checks in and everyone else checks out...except Larry.
    Join Prime
  6. S1 E6 - The Simplifier
    November 16, 1996
    25min
    TV-Y
    Harried Dad Tidbiddle is a remarkably busy man with no time to spare, so when the Cat in the Hat tries to sell him a "Simplify-Your-Life-Machine," Dad is immediately smitten. Too smitten, it seems, because the more Dad keeps "upgrading" his new device, the less time he has to spend with his forgotten family.
    Join Prime
  7. S1 E7 - The Snoozer
    November 24, 1996
    25min
    TV-Y
    The beloved Snoozer statue is missing, and there is only one suspect: Yertle the Turtle. Jane Kangaroo is convinced that Yertle is guilty, and when Horton the Elephant comes to his defense, Jane assumes that they are in cahoots. So what happened to the statue? It didn't just get up and walk away, did it?
    Join Prime
  8. S1 E8 - Mrs. Zabarelli's Holiday Baton
    December 15, 1996
    25min
    TV-Y
    Mrs. Zabarelli has been in charge of the town's Jingle Day Pageant for 49 years, but this year, she's put the show in the hands of her young student, Annie DeLoo. One by one the frustrated cast leaves until only Annie, Horton the Elephant and his son Morton are left to put on the pageant and make the sun rise on Jingle Day.
    Join Prime
  9. S1 E9 - The Mystery Of Winna-Bango Falls
    January 4, 1997
    25min
    TV-Y
    When Jane Kangaroo insists that the citizens of Lake Winna-Bango cease sliding around on Fruzzle-Floom Fruit peels and instead discard them, the mighty waterfall mysteriously stops falling. It's up to our hero, Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose, to piece together the ecological chain and restore the water source.
    Join Prime
  10. S1 E10 - Almost There
    February 2, 1997
    25min
    TV-Y
    Fox in Socks has won a free to trip to Gazir, but must first endure Yertle the Turtle and Travel Poobah who is the worst of them all.
    Join Prime
  11. S1 E11 - Oh, The People You'll Meet
    February 9, 1997
    25min
    TV-Y
    It's moving day, and no one is more bummed than Julian Jeremy Jaroo Jalloo. But when the Cat in the Hat appears, Julian is whisked away on a magical elevator ride to meet all (or as many as we can meet in 24 minutes) of the interesting and whimsical people who may be in his future.
    Join Prime
  12. S1 E12 - The Blag-Bludder Beast
    March 2, 1997
    25min
    TV-Y
    The people of Troomph are the most frightened people around, and their biggest fear is the oft- discussed-but-never-seen Blag-Bludder Beast. So when Yertle unknowingly "conquers" this mythical creature, he has the Troomphians in the palm of his little webbed hand.
    Join Prime
  13. S1 E13 - The Muckster
    March 16, 1997
    25min
    TV-Y
    The "House and Home Show" is coming to feature the super-tidy Jane Kangaroo, but young Junior has made their house an absolute mess. Enter the Cat in the Hat with the mighty Muckster, a cleaning machine that gets more powerful with each click of its dial (but never turn it to 6!). Jane naturally obeys the law of comedy, and nuttiness ensues as she turns the dial...
    Join Prime
  14. S1 E14 - Norval The Great
    March 29, 1997
    25min
    TV-Y
    Binkham Tamino McDoyal the Third (but everyone calls him Binky) spins a mighty yarn about the many adventures he has had with his amazing goldfish, Norval. Of course, such tall tales couldn't possibly be true, could they?
    Join Prime
  15. S1 E15 - Max The Hero
    July 13, 1997
    25min
    TV-Y
    Max, the Grinch's dog, has saved a baby's life and won the hearts of everyone. Mayor Stovepipe invites the new hero to live in the mayoral mansion, leaving the Grinch alone, interviewing new candidates for a pet and not missing Max at all...maybe.
    Join Prime
  16. S1 E16 - The Road To Ka-Larry
    July 20, 1997
    25min
    TV-Y
    Sue Snue is sent on an important mission: to deliver a box filled with precious gifts to Regina, the Queen of Ka-Larry. With Fox in Socks and Mr. Knox as her escorts, she must do whatever it takes to get the box to the Queen - even if it means getting there with a slightly lighter box.
    Join Prime
  17. S1 E17 - Yertle The King
    July 27, 1997
    25min
    TV-Y
    Yertle's Aunt Myrtle (a bona-fide queen!) has left Yertle temporarily in charge of her kingdom while she is away. Big mistake.
    Join Prime
  18. S1 E18 - Horton Has A Hit
    August 3, 1997
    25min
    TV-Y
    When Yertle hears Horton singing a lullaby to Morton, he knows that Horton has what it takes to make it to the top (and to take Yertle with him). Horton must leave the suddenly-popular Morton in the care of his Uncle Norton as he goes on tour. Is all of the fame and fortune worth it?
    Join Prime
  19. S1 E19 - The Birthday Moose
    August 30, 1997
    25min
    TV-Y
    Thidwick is so excited...it's his birthday, and just like every other year, the Birthday Bird will take him (and all of the other birthday celebrants) to Katroo for a huge party. But when word comes that the Birthday Bird is unable to make it this year, Thidwick decides to take charge and lead everyone to Katroo himself...disguised as the Birthday Bird!
    Join Prime
  20. S1 E20 - The Grinch Meets His Max / Halfway Home To Malamaroo
    August 16, 1997
    25min
    TV-Y
    The Cat in the Hat has left Little Cats A, B, & C alone with a nifty storytelling machine, and when they insert a backscratcher, they hear the story of how the Grinch and his dog Max came to be friends. When they insert a half-eaten cake, they are told the story of Alvin, an alien from Malamaroo. Alvin is as sweet as can be, but he drives everyone crazy when he never finishes what he starts.
    Join Prime

Details

More info

Subtitles
None available
Directors
David GumpelJohn LeoScott PrestonDavid Nebel
Producers
Michael FrithDavid CohenBrian Henson
Cast
Bruce LanoilAnthony AsburyJohn Kennedy
Studio
The Jim Henson Company
By clicking play, you agree to our Terms of Use.