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Harold and the Purple Crayon

  • 2001-2002
  • 1 season
  • HBO Family
  • Animation, Family, Fantasy
  • TV-Y

Harold 's a inquisitive 4 year old, and with his purple crayon, he has the power to create a world of his own - just by drawing it. Harold wants to go for a walk in the moonlight, but there's no moon, so he draws one. He has nowhere to walk, so he draws a path. Harold has many adventures as he goes in search of his room.

Season 1 Episode Guide

13 Episodes 2001 - 2002

Episode 1

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Sat, Dec 1, 2001 23 mins

Harold 's a inquisitive 4 year old, and with his purple crayon, he has the power to create a world of his own - just by drawing it. Harold wants to go for a walk in the moonlight, but there's no moon, so he draws one. He has nowhere to walk, so he draws a path. Harold has many adventures as he goes in search of his room.

Episode 2

Blame It on the Rain

Sat, Jan 5, 2002 23 mins

When it's raining outside Harold's window, Harold can't sleep because he wants to know where rain comes from.

Episode 3

Fly Away Home

Sat, Jan 12, 2002 23 mins

Harold discovers what it's like to be as small as a bug, and learns he can accomplish great things even though he's small.

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Episode 4

A Dog's Tale

Sat, Jan 19, 2002 23 mins

Frustrated that his stuffed animal can't play fetch with him, Harold's frustrations are solved when his stuffed dog Lilac comes to life.

Episode 5

One Crayon Band

Sat, Jan 26, 2002 23 mins

After hearing beautiful music from his bedroom window, Harold sets out to discover where it's coming from.

Episode 6

I Remember Goldie

Sat, Feb 2, 2002 23 mins

In his fantasy world, Harold searches for his pet goldfish, Goldie, who has died, and in doing so, befriends a mermaid who helps him understand the meaning of death.

Episode 7

Harold's Birthday Gift

Sat, Feb 9, 2002 22 mins

After celebrating his birthday and playing with all his new toys, Harold wishes for another birthday party and along the way learns about the value of friendship.

Episode 8

A Blast from the Past

Sat, Feb 16, 2002 23 mins

Harold goes back to the prehistoric age when he explores what it would be like to come face to face with dinosaurs.

Episode 9

Harold the Artiste

Sat, Feb 23, 2002 23 mins

Frustrated that he can't draw a perfect circle, Harold visits a museum. After experiencing all the different forms of art, Harold learns to appreciate his lopsided circles.

Episode 10

Harold's Walk on the Wild Side

Sat, Mar 2, 2002 23 mins

Harold is fascinated by animals and wonders what it would be like to be an elephant, giraffe, camel, cheetah, penguin and monkey.

Episode 11

Harold in the Dark

Sat, Mar 9, 2002 23 mins

When the Moon disappears at bedtime, Harold sets out to discover where it's gone.

Episode 12

Future Clock

Sat, Mar 16, 2002 23 mins

Harold discovers what it's like to be a grown-up and explores different professions: train engineer, astronaut, and baseball player.

Episode 13

Cowboy Harold

Sat, Mar 23, 2002 23 mins

After refusing to eat squash, Harold is sent to his room. Wanting to go somewhere where no one can tell him what to do, Harold becomes a lonesome cowboy who gets entangled in a wild adventure.

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