Encyclopedia Brown
Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown is a ten-year-old boy genius who puts his talents to work fighting crime in the small town of Idaville. With his friend Sally nearby to protect him from Bugs Meany, the town bully, Encyclopedia exposes a variety of crooks, cheats and liars.
- 1989-1990
- 1 season
- HBO
- Action & Adventure, Comedy, Family, Suspense
Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown is a ten-year-old boy genius who puts his talents to work fighting crime in the small town of Idaville. With his friend Sally nearby to protect him from Bugs Meany, the town bully, Encyclopedia exposes a variety of crooks, cheats and liars.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 1989 - 1990
Episode 1
The Case of the Missing Time Capsule
Thu, Mar 2, 1989
As the town approaches its 100th birthday Encyclopedia Brown and Sally must recover the town's stolen time capsule.
Episode 2
The Case of the Missing U.F.O.
Fri, Mar 9, 1990
Something eerie is going on in Idaville when a flying saucer appears in the night sky. Encyclopedia Brown and his side-kick Sally interrupt their camping getaway to brave the unknown and uncover the mystery of the U.F.O. Case #529.
Episode 3
The Case of the Amazing Race Car
Fri, Mar 16, 1990
Davey looks like a sure winner in a funny car derby, that is, until someone steals his car. Encyclopedia Brown steps in to solve the mystery. (case #524) first aired March 16 1990
Episode 4
The Case of the Ghostly Rider
Fri, Mar 23, 1990
Legend says that the ghost of the Wildcat Kid, the meanest toughest bad man who ever lived, once roamed Old Glenville. Legend also says that before he died, he hid some treasure, leaving only one clue to how it might be found: "Stay to your right and look behind yourself." Suddenly the ghost appears again, riding his horse in the dead of night. Is it really the ghost? Whoever or whatever it is doesn't stand a ghost of a chance now that Encylcopedia Brown is on the case to scare up some truth.
Episode 5
The Case of the Flaming Beauty Queen
Tue, Jun 5, 1990
Encyclopedia Brown investigates who set the fires in the library and whether the case of the hidden money is a scam or not. (case #932) first aired 6/5/1990.
Episode 6
The Case of the Incredible Culpepper
Tue, Jul 10, 1990
The Case of the Incredible Culpepper" The big Idaville magic show is spoiled when a mountain lion belonging to The Incredible Culpepper is stolen. E.B. and Sally are immediately on the case and identify several suspects.
Episode 7
The Case of the Burglared Baseball Cards
Sat, Sep 1, 1990
Encyclopedia looks into the late night theft of a priceless collection of baseball cards. (case #523) first aired 9-1-1990
