George and Martha
The adventures of two hippos, George and Martha.
- 1999-2000
- 2 seasons
- HBO
- Animation, Comedy, Family
- TV-Y
The adventures of two hippos, George and Martha.
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2000
Episode 1
The Cold/The Camp-Out
Sat, Feb 19, 2000 22 mins
When George catches cold Martha gives her all to nurse her best friend back to health. But George enjoys the sick role so much that he keeps playing it long after his symptoms are gone. And by the time Martha catches on she?s caught the cold herself.
Episode 2
The Reader/The Decorator
Sun, Feb 20, 2000 22 mins
George volunteers to read stories to the local schoolchildren and learns that he will have to read in front of his former teacher, the dreaded Miss Appleberry. With Martha?s encouragement he wows the kids . . . and his old teacher.
Episode 3
The Badminton Tournament/The Caddy
Sat, Feb 26, 2000 22 mins
George has a chance to win the club?s doubles badminton championship by teaming up with the former national champion, but he?ll have to drop Martha as his partner. Will he win the trophy, but lose Martha?s friendship?.
Episode 4
The Roller Derby/The Spa
Sun, Feb 27, 2000 22 mins
Inspired by the rough-and-tumble antics of their Roller Derby idol, Hal Onwiels, George and Martha square off against each other in a no-holds-barred race that threatens to bruise their ribs and their friendship"
Episode 5
The Argument/Happy Palms' Finest
Sun, Mar 5, 2000 22 mins
It looks as if their efforts on behalf of their alligator friends are going to send them into a tiff of their own;When George wins the opportunity to become a real Happy Palms policeman for a day he learns that there?s more to the job than eating donuts and handing out tickets.
Episode 6
Flying Donut/Martha's Cousin
Sun, Mar 12, 2000 22 mins
George is convinced that space aliens have invaded his bedroom. When his outrageous story makes him the laughing stock of Happy Palms Martha comes to his rescue by providing the town with a close encounter of the funniest kind. Will Martha choose family loyalty over friendship?
Episode 7
Big Splash/My Stars
Sun, Mar 19, 2000 22 mins
After executing an excruciatingly painful belly-whopper George develops a paralyzing diving phobia. It?s up to Martha to cure her best friend of his fears and help him win the big diving competition for Happy Palms.
Episode 8
The Blabbermouth/Life and Breath
Sat, Apr 1, 2000 22 mins
Martha has a deep, dark secret and George has an irresistible impulse to tell it. But when he spills the beans about his best friend he discovers that turnabout?s fair play;George is suffering from a horrendous case of halitosis. (Actually it?s everyone around him who?s suffering.)
Episode 9
The Best Friends Show/The Sleepwalker
Sun, Apr 2, 2000 22 mins
George and Martha get a chance to test how well they know each other when they appear on a local TV game show. George keeps his best friend from harm, but he loses so much of his own sleep in doing so that he ends up sleepwalking-or rather, sleepdancing-himself.
Episode 10
Funny Business/The Tease
Sat, Apr 8, 2000 22 mins
When George and Martha set up a lemonade stand together they learn that it?s easy to mix lemon juice and sugar, but that mixing business and friendship is a lot harder;George has developed a passion for knitting and Martha can?t help teasing her friend mercilessly about it.
Episode 11
The Play's the Thing/The Sore Loser
Sat, May 6, 2000 22 mins
When George tries to hog the limelight by writing, directing and starring in his own play, Martha takes center stage and brings down the house; Martha?s attempt to bolster her best friend?s spirits by throwing a croquet match turns into the hottest competition of all.
Episode 12
The Costumed Duo/Temper, Temper
Sun, May 7, 2000 22 mins
It?s time for the annual Happy Palms Costume Ball and this year George and Martha are determined to win first prize. Nosy neighbor Penny thinks she has a solution, but she turns out to be all wet.
Episode 13
The Fibber/The Mascot
Sat, May 13, 2000 22 mins
The tales George spins about himself when he volunteers to lead the local pack of Wilderness Troopers are far too tall for Martha?s taste. But their attempt to pass for a cow turns into an udder disaster.