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The Berenstain Bears(TV show/series, 1985-1987)

30min per episode | Genre: Animation

Scripted Reality in 2 seasons with 52 episodes

The Berenstain BearsRating: 3.8/5 (with 15 votes)
The Berenstain Bears (also known as "The Berenstain Bears Show" in its original run) is an animated comedy television series based on the children's book series of the same name by Stan and Jan Berenstain, produced by Southern Star/Hanna-Barbera Australia. It aired in the United States from September 14, 1985, to March 7, 1987 on CBS with 52 11-minute episodes in 26 half-hour shows produced. Reruns of the show would continue to air on the network until September 5, 1987. Each show consisted of two episodes, the first being an adaptation of one of the books, the second being an original story. The series was nominated in 1987 for a Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Performer in Children's Programming; it was also nominated that year for a Humanitas Prize in the category of Non-Prime Time Children's Animated Show. A second cartoon series aired on Treehouse TV on 2002 and on PBS Kids in 2003. ()
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About The Berenstain Bears

An animated television series based on Stan and Jan Berenstain's Berenstain Bears children's book series.

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The Berenstain Bears Seasons and Episodes

09/13/1986Season 2 - 26 episodes
#1 | 09/13/1986In the Dark
After a scary bedtime story, Sister Bear is too frightened of the dark to shut her eyes. But her parents give her some sound psychological advice and a night-light, that will help Sister conquer her fears.
#2 | 09/20/1986Ring the Bell
At the Bear Country Fair, Too Tall Grizzly begins to taunt Brother Bear, resulting in a fight and is ended in a challenge of strength between Pa Bear and the formidable Two-Ton Grizzly.
#3 | 09/27/1986Forget Their Manners
Mama Bear decides to take her ill-mannered family in hand and offers them lessons to become polite, but she realizes that she received better luck from children than Papa. Unsuccessful in her method, she devises a Politeness Plan - a chart listing a chore as a penalty for each act of rudeness. The cubs foil the plan by being super polite and actually enjoy it.
#4 | 10/04/1986The Wicked Weasel Spell
McGreedy Weasel and Raffish Ralph hypnotize Bigpaw Bear into attacking Bear Town. But, Brother and Sister break the spell in a flash. They know you can't make someone do something they really don't want to do!
#5 | 10/11/1986The Truth
On the loose, Brother and Sister defy Mama Bear's rule of only playing ball outside, by shattering Mama Bear's favorite lamp. Felling guilty, the two lie about it, but soon, with much coaxing and fact checking by Mama and Papa Bear, the cubs learn the importance of telling the truth.
#6 | 05/27/1986Save the Bees
Raffish Ralph is chosen by Arch Weasel to create an ultimate weapon to take down Bear Country. They unleash a field of menacing honey bell flowers that threaten Bear Country's supply of honey, by engulfing all bees.
#7 | 10/25/1986Get in a Fight
Brother and Sister get involved in a fight, that lasts all day long, and Mama Bear intervenes, revealing that everyone argues once in a while, even with loved ones.
#8 | 11/01/1986The Bigpaw Problem
When Big Paw is arrested for being too big and clumsy, Big Paw receives the chance to save Bear Country from the effects of an earthquake, and he is declared a national treasure.
#9 | 11/08/1986Get Stage Fright
Sister Bear is feared that she will forget her lines when she is chosen to lead a school play. Despite Brother's teasing, she follows Mama's advice and practises until she's perfect. On the night of the performance, it's Brother who ends up with stage fright and who is rescued by his sympathetic sister.
#10 | 11/15/1986Go Bonkers Over Honkers
#11 | 11/22/1986The Great Honey Pipeline
After some convincing from Brother and Sister, Papa promises not to go after Wild Wild Honey anymore. But when Queen Nectar's honey supply goes missing, the Bear Detectives find Papa broke his word, so they recover the honey and give Papa a lesson he'll never forget.
#12 | 11/29/1986The Great Grizzly Comet
The Great Grizzly Comet is passing. Some "little green bears" arrive with a warning that the comet is on a collision course with Bear Country. Papa tells Farmer Ben, who both spread the alarm to evacuate Bear Country.
#13 | 12/06/1986The Sure-Fire Bait
#14 | 12/13/1986The Cat's Meow
Brother and Sister Bear are given the duty to look after Mrs. Honeybear's cat, Puff, while she's away on a trip with her family. Puff's unique meow leads the Berenstain Bears on quest to figure out why cat meow.
#15 | 12/20/1986The Trouble With Friends
A new Bear family arrives in a nearby treehouse, and Sister Bear finally finds a new friend who is around her age. Unfortunately, her new friend's tendency toward bossiness and bragging soon dampens their relationship.
#16 | 12/27/1986The Coughing Catfish
Jake the giant Catfish, among other animals are affected by garbage dumping in the lake. Brother and Sister get help from Professor Actual Factual to scan the extensive garbage pollution. Their solution is to use a sunken pirate ship as an attraction to fund cleanup projects.
#17 | 01/03/1987The Substitute Teacher
Brother, Cousin Freddy, and Too-Tall and his gang set up practical jokes for a substitute teacher, but they learn to like her when they realize what she is like.
#18 | 01/10/1987The Mansion Mystery
The Bear Detectives are on a mission once again, as they are given the news that all of the antique treasures in the Grizzly Mansion have been stolen and replaved with counterfeits.
#19 | 01/17/1987Bust A Ghost
#20 | 01/24/1987The Ice Monster
The ice carnival is starting soon. Suddenly Raffish Ralph spots an ice monster. The ice monster is revealed to be a sleepwalking Bigpaw, who decides to skip his hibernation and join in the fun.
#21 | 01/31/1987The Crystal Ball Caper
Gran's future-predicting crystal ball goes missing.
#22 | 02/07/1987The Raid on Fort Grizzly
Raffish Ralph and Weasel McGreed plan to steal from the Fort Grizzly treasury.
#23 | 02/14/1987The Forbidden Cave
When Sister Bear, Brother Bear, and Cousin Fred earn their Spelunker First Class merit badges the hard way, they use their Bear Scout smarts to lead Papa Bear and Professor Actual Factual safely out of the Forbidden Cave.
#24 | 02/21/1987The Hot Air Election
Raffish Ralph convinces Papa to run for public office, sparking a fiery election.
#25 | 02/28/1987Life With Papa
Papa Bear learns that taking care of everything at home is not as easy as it may seem, when Mama Bear is needed to help Cousin Min with her new baby. Papa is unable to complete each of the tasks left behind by Mama Bear.
#26 | 03/07/1987Save the Farm
Weasel McGreed is planning to buy Farmer Ben's farm to make it his new headquarters, but he refuses to sell.
09/14/1985Season 1 - 26 episodes
12/03/1979Specials - 12 episodes

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Based on the work of: Mike Berenstain ("Berenstain Bears")
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 2 languages: English (EN), Spanish (ES)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 09/14/1985
Last episode released on: 03/07/1987
Director: Buzz Potamkin
Composer: Elliot Lawrence
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"The Berenstain Bears Show"

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