Dora the Explorer
Dora is a little Hispanic girl with who goes on adventures with her red boot wearing monkey, conveniently named Boots. During her adventures we also get to meet her talking backpack (or la mochila) and the map who sings an annoyingly cute song. The show plays out almost like a computer adventure showing a mouse on different scenes where the kids make a decision. Dora asks your kids questions and then waits for a response. Dora would then congratulate your child for trying, while replying back with the correct answer to encourage them. The main purpose of the show is to teach Spanish to English-speaking children.
- 2000-2019
- 8 seasons
- Nickelodeon Network
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Game Show, Music
- TV-Y
Dora is a little Hispanic girl with who goes on adventures with her red boot wearing monkey, conveniently named Boots. During her adventures we also get to meet her talking backpack (or la mochila) and the map who sings an annoyingly cute song. The show plays out almost like a computer adventure showing a mouse on different scenes where the kids make a decision. Dora asks your kids questions and then waits for a response. Dora would then congratulate your child for trying, while replying back with the correct answer to encourage them. The main purpose of the show is to teach Spanish to English-speaking children.
Season 3 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2003 - 2004
Episode 1
Star Catcher
Mon, Oct 6, 2003 46 mins
Abuela has a special present for Dora: a beautiful purple Star Pocket. "If you have the Star Pocket, special stars will come," says Abuela.
Episode 2
Stuck Truck
Wed, Oct 8, 2003 25 mins
Ice Cream Truck is stuck in the mud. Truck-loving Boots and Dora lead a rescue mission to get him out, but they will need the help of all of Boots' truck friends.
Episode 3
Roberto the Robot
Thu, Oct 9, 2003 25 mins
Dora and Boots meet Roberto, a robot with a tool belt, flashing lights, stretching powers, and super strength.
Episode 4
Por Favor!
Fri, Oct 10, 2003 25 mins
Dora and Boots read a fairy tale about a young kinkajou - a cute and cuddly forest creature - who is destined to be king.
Episode 5
Rescue, Rescue, Rescue!
Mon, Oct 13, 2003 25 mins
Oh no. Three of Dora's friends are in trouble. Baby Jaguar is stuck in a tree, Isa is stuck in a big sand hole, and Benny is stuck in his balloon on top of the Gooey Geyser.
Episode 6
Save the Puppies!
Tue, Oct 14, 2003 24 mins
Dora and Boots are playing a video game called "Save the Puppies," where lots of playful puppies live together in a place called Doggy Town. Suddenly, a mean dog catcher appears, captures all the puppies, and locks them in doggy cages. Luckily, one brave puppy manages to escape by jumping out of the game and asks Dora and Boots for help. To rescue all 100 puppies, Dora and Boots jump into the video game. Along the way, they'll need your help to find 100 red keys so they can unlock every cage and set all the puppies free before the dog catcher strikes again.
Episode 7
The Big Potato
Wed, Oct 15, 2003 25 mins
Benny the Bull finds a magic wand and turns himself into a potato by mistake.
Episode 8
What Happens Next?
Thu, Oct 16, 2003 25 mins
What comes after "The End"? Dora and Boots are finishing a fairy tale, and reach the end of the story.
Episode 9
The Fix-It Machine
Fri, Oct 17, 2003 25 mins
Uh oh. Boots has a hole in his boot. But Dora knows what to do.
Episode 10
Meet Diego!
Mon, Oct 20, 2003 25 mins
At the Animal Rescue Center, Dora, Boots and Diego respond to a call for help from Baby Jaguar who is stuck at a waterfall.
Episode 11
Baby Dino
Wed, Oct 22, 2003 25 mins
Dora, Boots and Diego need to bring a giant baby dinosaur home to his mommy at Dino Island.
Episode 12
Baseball Boots
Thu, Oct 23, 2003 25 mins
Boots loves baseball. He loves to run and catch and throw, but so far he's never gotten a hit.
Episode 13
Boots' Special Day
Fri, Oct 24, 2003 25 mins
Today, Boots gets to do anything he wants, because it's his special day.
Episode 14
Boo!
Wed, Oct 29, 2003 25 mins
On Halloween night, Dora and Boots help a purple monster named Little Monster get to the Monster House in time for a Halloween party.
Episode 15
Dora Saves the Game
Tue, Nov 11, 2003 25 mins
Dora's cousin Daisy is playing in a big soccer game that's showing on TV, and she needs Dora's help when her team is short a player.
Episode 16
The Super Silly Fiesta
Mon, Apr 12, 2004 25 mins
Bawk. It's fiesta time. Dora and Boots are invited to the Big Red Chicken's Super Silly Fiesta.
Episode 17
Boots' Cuddly Dinosaur
Mon, Apr 19, 2004 25 mins
It's bedtime, and Dora and Boots are having a sleepover. Dora has her teddy bear, Osito, but Boots can't find his cuddly dinosaur. Oh no.
Episode 18
Job Day
Tue, Apr 20, 2004 25 mins
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Episode 19
Louder!
Wed, Apr 21, 2004 25 mins
Dora and Boots help their friend, Red Rooster, get to the Highest Hill so he can wake up the Sun.
Episode 20
ABC Animals
Thu, Apr 22, 2004 25 mins
A is for armadillo, but where are the rest of the animals in the ABC book? They're missing!
Episode 21
Whose Birthday Is It?
Mon, Jun 14, 2004 24 mins
There's going to be a birthday party today... but whose is it?
Episode 24
To the South Pole
Mon, Oct 27, 2003 25 mins
Rescue Truck arrives at Diego's Animal Center to deliver a cute, little animal that's really lost - a penguin. Dora, Boots and Diego head to the South Pole to reunite the little penguin with his family.
Episode 25
Dora Had a Little Lamb
Tue, Aug 26, 2003 25 mins
Mary had a Little Lamb, but now Little Lamb is lost. Dora and Boots jump into a big book of Nursery Rhymes to bring Little Lamb back to her best friend, Mary.