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Burrowing Owl Girl; Olive's Tree - S1 E23

Premiered On: 03/18/2021

Elinor is reminded that nature is full of surprises when she visits her grandparents in the desert. Olive's friends are sad to see that her favorite tree in the forest has fallen over.

• Sunday April 26, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday April 26, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Downhill Dash/Brush Your Teeth - S2 E19

The kids learn the best way to slide down a hill. After Ari forgets to brush his teeth, he and his friends learn the importance of oral health.

• Monday April 27, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday April 27, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Melting Point/Mr. Raccoon's Bad Day - S2 E21

The kids learn that warmer temperatures can melt their treats. The kids help Mr. Raccoon calm down using nature.

• Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday April 28, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Tuesday April 28, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday April 28, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Sunday May 3, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday May 3, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Wednesday May 6, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday May 6, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Thursday May 21, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday May 21, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Mother's Day / Tricks of the Jade - S2 E22

Elinor and her dad learn how to make their own chocolate. The kids learn how plants grow.

• Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday April 29, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Friday May 1, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday May 1, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Friday May 1, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday May 1, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Thursday May 14, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday May 14, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Tuesday May 26, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday May 26, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Elinor Wonders Why: A Wonderful Journey

Elinor and her friends go camping with Ranger Rabbit at Hidden Lake, where they discover that frogs seem to be missing from the lake.

• Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30 am ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday April 30, 2026 8:30 am CT on KETKIDS

Don't Cry, Miri/Cave Creatures - S2 E20

The kids set out on an adventure to help Miri and learn about crying along the way. After Ari's ball goes missing in a cave, the kids and Mr. Bat adventure in to find it.

• Monday May 4, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday May 4, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Elinor's Fishy Friend/Do the Crane Dance - S1 E37

Elinor finds what she thinks is a fish in the pond, but she and her friends realize it's a tadpole turning into a frog. Elinor, Ari and Olive make up a dance.

• Tuesday May 5, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday May 5, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Speed Racer; One of These Goats - S1 E9

Premiered On: 09/21/2020

Elinor and her friends try to make their race car go faster by changing its shape. The substitute teacher has trouble telling the Goat twins apart.

• Tuesday May 5, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday May 5, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Leave It to Ari; Snow Friend - S1 E11

Premiered On: 09/22/2020

Elinor, Olive, and Ari head to the forest to take a closer look at leaves. Elinor, Ari, and Olive build a giant snow friend, but it falls apart because they don't have enough snow.

• Wednesday May 6, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday May 6, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The Town Picnic; The Amazing Expandable Clubhouse - S1 E1

Premiered On: 09/08/2020

Ari grows impatient waiting for ketchup. Elinor, Olive, and Ari have to figure out how to expand their clubhouse to fit all the new members of The Explorer's Club.

• Monday April 27, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday April 27, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Saturday May 2, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday May 2, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Thursday May 7, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday May 7, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Don't Rain on My Parade/Olive Hiccups It Up - S2 E14

The kids try to determine what the weather will be like for Animal Town's parade. Olive gets a bad case of the hiccups.

• Friday May 8, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday May 8, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Thursday May 21, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday May 21, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow - S2 E11

After a disagreement, Olive and Ari learn about how nature works, which helps them resolve their issue. The kids learn about meadows.

• Friday May 8, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday May 8, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Bird Song; No Need to Shout - S1 E7

Premiered On: 09/16/2020

Noisy birds keep Elinor's dad awake. Elinor loses her voice just before she and her friends are supposed to sing for the class.

• Monday May 11, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday May 11, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Hiding in Plain Sight; Owl Girl - S1 E2

Premiered On: 10/05/2020

Elinor, Olive, and Ari use shapes, colors, and patterns to hide so that the Goat Twins can't spot them. Elinor decides to be an owl for the costume parade.

• Tuesday May 12, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday May 12, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

The Paper Trail; Bath Time - S1 E15

Premiered On: 09/29/2020

Elinor and her friends need to find more paper for their storybook. Elinor, Ari, and Olive learn about different ways that animals keep themselves clean.

• Tuesday May 12, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday May 12, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Saturday May 16, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Blackout/Tree That Eats Toys - S2 E16

Elinor's power goes out, making her house look different. Elinor's frisbee gets stuck in a tree.

• Wednesday May 13, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday May 13, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Adventure in Moose Mountain - S2 E15

The kids travel to Moose Mountain to retrieve Ari's plushie after it gets taken by an eagle.

• Thursday May 14, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday May 14, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Sunday May 17, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Teacher's Day/The Nose Knows - S2 E4

Elinor and her friends surprise Mz. Mole for Teacher's Day. A pig named Rudy helps Elinor and her friends sniff out some truffles.

• Friday May 15, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday May 15, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Feed the Birds; Senor Tapir Says Adios - S1 E10

Elinor worries how her chickadee friend Chicky will find food during the winter. Elinor and her friends decide to give Senor Tapir a going away present.

• Friday May 15, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday May 15, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The House That Ants Built; Special Places - S1 E4

Premiered On: 09/10/2020

Elinor and her friends each have their own ideas about how to build a couch cushion castle. Ari can't remember where he left his favorite ball.

• Saturday April 25, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday April 25, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Monday May 18, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday May 18, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Backyard Soup; Colorful and Tasty - S1 E13

Premiered On: 10/12/2020

Elinor loves making "Backyard Soup" because all the ingredients come from their backyard garden. Elinor and her friends are selling lots of yummy cupcakes, but no one is buying any.

• Monday May 18, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday May 18, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Saturday May 23, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday May 23, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Spice Is Nice/Ari's Muscles - S2 E3

Elinor and her friends learn what makes Olive's mom's curry so spicy. Ari's muscles hurt after playing too much baseball.

• Tuesday May 19, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday May 19, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Wind in the Web; The Pokey Plant - S1 E12

Premiered On: 09/23/2020

Elinor and her friends help Mr. Raccoon with his bakery sign. Elinor is excited for Plant Day at school - until she gets a cactus to bring home.

• Tuesday May 19, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday May 19, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Ms. Mole's Glasses; Elinor Stops the Squish - S1 E8

Premiered On: 09/17/2020

Elinor and her friends set out to return Ms. Mole's glasses to her after she forgets them at school. Elinor and her friends want to bring Ms. Mole a cupcake for her birthday.

• Wednesday May 13, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday May 13, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Wednesday May 20, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday May 20, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

The Beat of a Different Drummer/The Bird Thief - S2 E17

The kids try to locate a Srta. Tapir at Animal Town's Music Festival by listening for her drums. After their items are stolen, the kids track down a peculiar bird who has taken them.

• Wednesday May 20, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday May 20, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Sunday May 24, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday May 24, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The Lizard Lounge; Feathers - S1 E6

Premiered On: 09/15/2020

Elinor and her friends come up with a plan when lizards get in the way of Mrs. Beaver's new park bench. Elinor and her friends observe birds.

• Monday May 4, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday May 4, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Saturday May 9, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday May 9, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Friday May 22, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday May 22, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Bubble House; The Syrup Tree - S1 E14

Premiered On: 09/28/2020

A spittle bug inspires Elinor and her friends to build a bubble house. Elinor and her friends help Farmer Bear make maple syrup.

• Friday May 22, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday May 22, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The Tomato Drop; Look What I Can Do - S1 E5

Premiered On: 09/14/2020

Elinor, Ari, and Olive enter the tomato drop contest at the Animal Town Tomato Festival. Elinor and Ari notice their friends are good at soccer, but they are not.

• Thursday May 7, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday May 7, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Monday May 25, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday May 25, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Tasty Rainbow/Olive Gets the Big Picture - S2 E12

The kids learn the benefits of eating different coloured foods. Olive tries to get a picture of a puffin.

• Tuesday May 26, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday May 26, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

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Burrowing Owl Girl; Olive's Tree - S1 E23

• Friday April 24, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday April 24, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Thursday April 23, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday April 23, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Elinor's Nest/Foody Fuel - S2 E2

• Wednesday April 22, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday April 22, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Hiding in Plain Sight; Owl Girl - S1 E2

• Tuesday April 21, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday April 21, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The Little Drummer/Rest Is Best - S1 E36

• Thursday April 23, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday April 23, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Tuesday April 21, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday April 21, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

The House That Ants Built; Special Places - S1 E4

• Monday April 20, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday April 20, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Rocks Rock/A Birthday for Bibi - S2 E18

• Monday April 20, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday April 20, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Elinor Wonders Why: A Wonderful Journey

• Saturday April 18, 2026 12:30 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday April 18, 2026 11:30 am CT on KETKIDS

Follow Your Nose; Leaf Charms - S1 E27

• Friday April 17, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday April 17, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday April 4, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday April 4, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Monday March 30, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday March 30, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The Science of Staying Warm; The Seed of an Idea - S1 E3

• Thursday April 16, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday April 16, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

A Garden for All/Band of Explorers - S1 E35

• Friday April 17, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday April 17, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Thursday April 16, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday April 16, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Going with the Tide/Slime Time - S2 E10

• Wednesday April 15, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday April 15, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

The Beat of a Different Drummer/The Bird Thief - S2 E17

• Wednesday April 15, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday April 15, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Elinor's Fishy Friend/Do the Crane Dance - S1 E37

• Tuesday April 14, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday April 14, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Olive's Library; Nature Walk - S1 E31

• Tuesday April 14, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday April 14, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Sunday April 12, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday April 12, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Thursday April 9, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday April 9, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

A Moth Mystery; Just Peachy - S1 E34

• Monday April 13, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday April 13, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Butterfly Party; More Than One Right Way - S1 E32

• Wednesday April 22, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday April 22, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Monday April 13, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday April 13, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Monday April 6, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Monday April 6, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Tuesday March 31, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday March 31, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Junior Ranger Elinor/Big Brother - S2 E7

• Friday April 10, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday April 10, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

A Change of Art; The Litterbug - S1 E28

• Friday April 10, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday April 10, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Wednesday March 25, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday March 25, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Underground Soup; Dandy Dandelions - S1 E33

• Saturday April 11, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday April 11, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Thursday April 9, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday April 9, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Tuesday April 7, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday April 7, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Flower Power/The Snow Must Go On - S2 E8

• Wednesday April 8, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday April 8, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Tasty Rainbow/Olive Gets the Big Picture - S2 E12

• Wednesday April 8, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday April 8, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Echo Location; Ears to You - S1 E30

• Tuesday April 7, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday April 7, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

The Violin Lesson/Flying High - S2 E1

• Monday April 6, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday April 6, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Big Trees; Baby Steps - S1 E26

• Friday April 3, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday April 3, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Just Mist/Crayon Quest - S2 E6

• Thursday April 2, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday April 2, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

To Bee or Not to Bee; Turtle Crossing - S1 E25

• Thursday April 2, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday April 2, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

The Fright Stuff/Doug the Mold - S2 E9

• Sunday April 5, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday April 5, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Wednesday April 1, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Wednesday April 1, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Speedy Swimming; Strawberry Jam - S1 E24

• Wednesday April 1, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday April 1, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Circus Tricks/Stuck in the Mud - S2 E13

• Tuesday March 31, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday March 31, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Zig Zag Plant; Butterfly Drinks - S1 E21

• Monday March 30, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Monday March 30, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET
• Saturday March 28, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Saturday March 28, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Frozen Fish; Pirate Treasure - S1 E22

• Friday March 27, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Friday March 27, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

A Little Help/Elinor's Meadow - S2 E11

• Friday March 27, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Friday March 27, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Butterfly Babies; Elinor's Circus - S1 E20

• Thursday March 26, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Thursday March 26, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Thursday March 26, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Thursday March 26, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

Adventure in Moose Mountain - S2 E15

• Wednesday March 25, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Wednesday March 25, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET

The Unsinkable Lynx; Rocky the Rock - S1 E29

• Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS
• Tuesday March 24, 2026 1:00 pm ET on KETKIDS
• Tuesday March 24, 2026 12:00 pm CT on KETKIDS

Water You Doing?; Thinking About Blinking - S1 E19

• Tuesday March 24, 2026 12:00 pm ET on KET
• Tuesday March 24, 2026 11:00 am CT on KET