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13 Episodes 2001 - 2004
Episode 1
Thu, Sep 16, 200426 mins
Everyone is happy to be returning to Mrs. Jenkins? class after a school break, but Timothy is having trouble adjusting to life at Hilltop School without his friend Fritz. Since Fritz moved away, the two friends have been sending mail to each other, and in his last letter to Timothy, Fritz wrote that a surprise was on the way. Timothy and his classmates are very excited when they find out what that surprise is.;Everyone in Mrs. Jenkins? class received an invitation to Lilly?s party - everyone except Doris. She can?t understand it - hasn?t she always been a good friend to Lilly? After Doris is reminded of the times she treated Lilly unkindly, she?s determined to redeem herself and be the best friend that Lilly has ever had. When all of Doris? attempts at this fail, she goes home feeling dejected. Much to Doris? surprise and delight, her mother has found a party invitation near the mailbox.
Episode 2
Sun, Oct 7, 200126 mins
Nora proclaims Timothy is "the greatest" when he recaptures her pet lizard Norman, after its big escape. Timothy enjoys being the object of Nora's admiration until she starts relying too much on his help for every little thing. When Norman escapes again, Timothy desperately hopes that someone else will rescue the lizard and take over the title of "the greatest".;The discovery of an interesting rock in the schoolyard causes a dispute between Fritz and Charles over who will assume its ownership. Timothy finds himself in a real dilemma after being asked to settle the squabble by deciding which friend should keep the rock. Timothy comes to realize that there are some problems you can't solve all by yourself.
Episode 3
Thu, Apr 11, 200226 mins
Yoko?s mother is coming to Hilltop School to perform a Japanese Tea Ceremony for ?In the Spotlight.? Yoko happily accepts Nora?s help with all the preparations for the big event. A clash of cultures develops when Nora tries to infuse the sacred rituals of a Japanese Tea Ceremony with the fun and games of a home-style tea party.;Fritz has learned a new magic trick and reveals the secret behind the illusion to his good friend Timothy. When Grace starts performing the trick for her classmates, Fritz is furious, presuming that Timothy blabbed! Timothy denies the accusation and a rift develops between the two boys that can only be mended if Grace comes forward and confesses how she learned the magic trick.
Episode 4
Fri, Sep 7, 200126 mins
Grace ignores the fun things that Lilly sees when partnered with her on a field trip; the Franks learn how to make amends when they accidentally break a toy of Yoko's.
Episode 5
Wed, Sep 22, 200426 mins
Wanting to become an avid photographer like his dad, Timothy borrows the family camera and tries to capture all of his Hilltop friends on film. When they don?t turn out the way he had expected, Timothy is reluctant to show anyone his pictures. After some coaxing, Timothy presents his photos, and much to his surprise, everyone likes them and sees things in his pictures that he hadn?t noticed himself.;Lilly and Nora exchange a lucky penny and a pretty stone as a token of their friendship. After Lilly loses the special stone, she?s worried that Nora will be upset and no longer want to be her friend. In the end, Nora?s not pleased that Lilly lost the special stone, but reassures Lilly that she?ll always be her friend...no matter what.
Episode 6
Sun, Nov 25, 200126 mins
The Franks always do everything together, but when Fritz invites them to fly a kite and Timothy asks them to play basketball, the inseparable brothers can?t decide with whom they?d rather play. When the twins decide to split up, they discover that doing things as individuals? means they have more things to share when they get back together.;When Mrs. Jenkins invites the class to think about what they?d like to do when they grow up, Yoko is quick to tell everyone that she wants to become a violinist. Through the course of helping others imagine what they would like to be, her interest in teaching grows, leaving her unsure as to what path she should choose. Gentle encouragement from her mother and Mrs. Jenkins helps Yoko learn that she can have more than one aspiration.
Episode 7
Fri, Sep 24, 200426 mins
Mrs. Jenkins? class is performing a play about taking care of teeth and Yoko has the misfortune of being cast as the villain - the cavity! When Yoko realizes she can offer something unique to the role, her special violin sound effects become the highlight of the show.;The Franks take great pleasure in making everyone laugh with their funny jokes and zany antics, but they pull some pranks that go too far and their classmates are no longer amused. When it?s time for the big square dance to begin, the Franks can?t find anyone willing to be their partners - including each other. Longing to take part in all the fun, the two brothers apologize to everyone for their behaviour and join the dance.
Episode 8
Mon, Sep 20, 200426 mins
Nora fears that her beloved story time with Mom will become a thing of the past when her mother says she?ll soon be able to read all by herself. Nora becomes disenchanted with all of the school activities that promote reading skills, including a first trip to the library to borrow her own library books. Nora?s concerns are put to rest when she learns that her mother loves reading her stories - and always will.;At her mother?s encouragement, Nora proceeds to make a special homemade birthday gift for her friend Yoko. After Nora hears about the great gifts that her friends bought for Yoko, she fears that her birthday present is no longer special enough. Nora is in for a wonderful surprise when she finds out that Yoko not only thinks her present is special, but also it?s something she?s wanted for quite some time.
Episode 9
Fri, Sep 14, 200126 mins
Charles learns to appreciate the size that he is; Yoko is devastated when a set of figurines she takes to school vanishes from her cubby.
Episode 10
Thu, May 30, 200227 mins
Mrs. Jenkins' students are making science projects to display at Hilltop School's open house and Fritz, the class inventor, is going to impress everyone with his rocket ship. When a test flight goes haywire in front of the entire class, Fritz feels humiliated and abandons his experiment. With some encouragement from his friends, the budding scientist finds the confidence to go back to the drawing board. Doris is inspired to take ballet lessons after watching Grace dance in front of the class. A growing friendship between the two girls comes to an abrupt end when Doris embarrasses Grace by telling their school friends about an amusing mishap in dance class. Both girls discover that dance class isn't as much fun without each other's friendship.
Episode 11
Mon, Feb 25, 200226 mins
Jack is a happy baby that does all the things that normal babies do. But in Nora's eyes, he's a messy little brother who takes things and breaks them. She becomes so tired of Jack that she excludes him from the school painting project she's done of her family. Nora has a change of heart when she discovers what a fun and special playmate Jack can be.;Henry's discovery of a twenty-five year old time capsule in the school attic inspires Mrs. Jenkins? class to make one of their own. Lilly decides to offer her favourite doll, but has second thoughts after the time capsule has been sealed and stowed in the school attic for the next generation. When Henry notices that Lilly is feeling sad, he retrieves the time capsule and allows her to switch the real doll, with a painting of it, assuring her that it's just as special a contribution.
Episode 12
Mon, Sep 17, 200126 mins
Episode 13
Tue, Dec 3, 200226 mins
Juanita has just moved to the Hilltop community and is anxious about her first day at a new school. She feels much better when mama offers to accompany her to Mrs. Jenkins? class. However, throughout the day, each time mama attempts to leave, Juanita is not ready for her to go yet. When it's discovered that mama is celebrating a birthday, Juanita and the class want to give her a party. In the spirit of making it a surprise party, mama is allowed to leave - Juanita is finally able to let her go.;Juanita is ready for the adventure of her new kindergarten class, but she's having difficulty finding her place with eleven classmates who already know each other. Mrs. Jenkins observes Juanita's struggle and explains to her class that they are all crewmembers on the Friend Ship. Timothy volunteers to be the captain of this Friend Ship and helps Juanita make new friends.