Season 25 • Episode 8
LatestThe show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other.
Writing
Deceptively sharp — tackles bullying, class, and anxiety with zero condescension.
Acting
Voice cast committed harder than most prestige dramas.
Creator
Marc Brown
Bruce Dinsmore
Mr. Read / Binky Barnes / Bailey (voice)
Jodie Resther
Francine Frensky (voice)
Daniel Brochu
Buster Baxter (voice)
Melissa Altro
Muffy Crosswire (voice)
Sonja Ball
Mrs. Read (voice)
Arthur Holden
Mr. Ratburn / Bionic Bunny (voice)
Tracy Braunstein
Baby Kate (voice)
Simon Peacock
Pal (voice)
Patricia Rodríguez
Sue Ellen Armstrong (voice)
Ethan Pugiotto
D.W. Read (voice)
Jake Sim
Tommy Tibble (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Arthur became the internet's favorite reaction image in 2016, proving millennial humor is just childhood trauma with better WiFi.
The 2019 episode 'Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone' featured a same-sex wedding — PBS's most celebrated moment of queerness until it got briefly banned in Alabama, because of course it did.
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