The Berenstain Bears
Join the fun-loving Berenstain Bears for exciting adventures in Bear Country: Sister gets her first tooth; Papa and the cubs learn how to cope around the house without Mama; the kids adopt one of Farmer Ben's new puppies; and more.
- 2003-2004
- 3 seasons
- PBS Kids
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Family
- TV-Y
Join the fun-loving Berenstain Bears for exciting adventures in Bear Country: Sister gets her first tooth; Papa and the cubs learn how to cope around the house without Mama; the kids adopt one of Farmer Ben's new puppies; and more.
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2002 - 2003
Episode 1
The Excuse Note/On the Job
Sat, Mar 15, 2003 24 mins
Sister sees the upside of having a twisted ankle when she presents her teacher with a note from home. Then, Teacher Bob assigns his class a project on what they'd like to do when they grow up. What will Brother choose?
Episode 2
Too Small for the Team/The Jump Rope Contest
Tue, Jul 15, 2003 12 mins
Too Small for the Team: Sister wants to join the girls' soccer team, but Coach Brown thinks she's still too young to take part because the cubs are bigger than she is. Sister grudgingly accepts the position of team manager instead. It's a tough job, and Sister's perseverance doesn't go unnoticed by the coach, who ultimately invites her to play in a big soccer match when a team member goes home sick with a stomach virus. Jump Rope Contest: Sister is chosen to represent her school in an upcoming Jump Rope Contest, but it goes to her head.
Episode 3
The Bad Habit/The Prize Pumpkin
Wed, Jul 16, 2003
After Brother notices a link between Sister's math anxiety and her nail-biting, he offers his services as a tutor. Then, Papa's friendship with Farmer Ben is tested after a pumpkin growing contest becomes too competitive.
Episode 4
Ferdy Factual/Lend a Helping Hand
Thu, Jul 17, 2003 24 mins
Brother promises to help a new kid get settled at school, but he's shocked to learn that Ferdy is a know-it-all! Then, while on their way to a friend's house, Brother and Sister help the elderly Widder Jones dispose of a fallen tree limb!
Episode 5
The Big Blooper/Nothing to Do
Tue, Aug 11, 2026 24 mins
In "The Big Blooper," Sister learns a naughty word from "Trouble at Big Bear High," a video rented by Lizzie Bruin's older brother. It was not a movie intended for little cubs! She and Lizzie hurt the feelings of many friends until Mama and Papa give her a talking-to. In "Nothing to Do," Mama offers the cubs chores when they complain of boredom, but they avoid the chores. When they see Papa agree to help Mama, they feel guilty and secretly help, eventually inviting Mama and Papa to a surprise picnic in the raspberry patch.
Episode 6
House of Mirrors/Too Much Pressure
Tue, Aug 11, 2026 24 mins
When something she overhears mistakenly leads Sister to believe that she has big ears, Mama tries to convince her otherwise. Then, the Bear Family must come up with a huge schedule board to keep track of everyone's schedule.
Episode 7
Visit Fun Park/The Perfect Fishing Spot
Tue, Jul 22, 2003 12 mins
Deciding that they're going to make Gran and Gramps' anniversary dinner special, Papa sets out to catch a prize winning fish as the main course and Mama sets out to make one of her blue ribbon pies for dessert.
Episode 8
The Summer Job/The Big Red Kite
Wed, Jul 23, 2003 12 mins
When a store window full of colourful novelty kites gets the cubs excited about entering a kite-flying contest, Brother and Sister are surprised when Papa suggests they build their own kite instead of buying one.
Episode 9
Too Much Vacation/Trouble with Grown-Ups
Thu, Jul 24, 2003
From the moment the Bear Family arrives at their mountain cabin, Papa's promise of "the best vacation ever" heads downhill. Then, Brother and Sister put on a play for their parents to convey how hard being a cub is.
Episode 10
Go to the Doctor/Don't Pollute (Anymore)
Tue, Aug 11, 2026 24 mins
Sister dispels cousin Honey's fears about going to the doctor's office for a checkup. Then, Brother and Sister visit Professor Actual Factual at the Bearsonian Institution and learn all about extinct and endangered species.
Episode 11
The In-Crowd/Fly It
Mon, Jul 28, 2003 24 mins
When a snooty new girl with a snazzy new mountain bike and all the latest fashions moves into town, Sister tries to fit in with the new girl's in-crowd. Then, Brother and Freddy team up and try to create an innovative flying device.
Episode 12
By the Sea/Catch the Bus
Tue, Jul 29, 2003 12 mins
Brother's tardiness has become such an inconvenience for others, that he's given a wristwatch to correct the behavior.
Episode 13
Family Get-Together/The Stinky Milk Mystery
Wed, Jul 30, 2003 12 mins
The Bears are hosting a family reunion, but the cubs doubt they'll enjoy spending time with relatives they've never met. Then, Brother and Sister accidentally allow Farmer Ben's cows to get loose from their pen.
