Each "Thomas & Friends" episode contain three separate adventures. The episodes are introduced by a theme song that transports young viewers to Island of Sodor, where Sir Topham Hatt is the head of the railway. Each of the adventures will feature the off-camera storyteller, veteran stage and screen actor Michael Brandon, who provides compelling narration. The episodes also include interactive games and sing-along songs that reinforce the stories' key lessons, with the storyteller speaking directly to children and encouraging them to participate.
Each character-driven story focuses on one of the engines embarking on an adventure, encountering an obstacle, and learning what it is to be a Really Useful Engine. A range of themes is explored, including Responsibility, Sounds, Helping, and The World Around You. Timeless life lessons, such as the joy of accomplishment, the value of encouragement, and the importance of treating others with kindness, are woven throughout the episodes. The stories are brought brilliantly to life through the use of high-speed digital photography combined with unsurpassed model-making and animatronics.
Mistakes
first aired:
January 4, 2009
(#513)
Thomas wants to be a hero just like the fireman who is to receive a medal ...
Adventures
first aired:
December 28, 2008
(#512)
It's the Percival twins' birthday and Mr. Percival got them a Hot Air ...
Pulling Together
first aired:
December 21, 2008
(#511)
Rosie is supposed to be Emily's back engine for the funfair special but ...
Kindness
first aired:
December 14, 2008
(#510)
It is the first Great Waterton festival and Toby is to lead the parade. ...
Presents & Prizes
first aired:
December 7, 2008
(#509)
It's Mr. Percival's birthday and Thomas and the narrow gauge engines are ...
Courage
first aired:
November 30, 2008
(#508)
Thomas is to deliver some specially made blocks for the rebuilding of ...
Right Tracks
first aired:
November 23, 2008
(#507)
Thomas is a busy engine and thinks he can shunt backwards and forwards ...
Good Turns
first aired:
November 16, 2008
(#506)
When a big, brash engine called Hank comes to Sodor, it's Thomas' job ...
Being Careful
first aired:
November 9, 2008
(#505)
A photograph of the engines is being taken for a big billboard. Diesel ...
Good Friends
first aired:
November 2, 2008
(#504)
Thomas and Percy are best friends with a special best friends' whistle. ...
Team Work
first aired:
October 12, 2008
(#503)
Sir Handel is delighted when Mr. Percival asks him to ensure that a train ...
Doing Your Best
first aired:
October 5, 2008
(#502)
When a storm comes to the hills of Sodor, the little narrow gauge engines ...
Variety
first aired:
September 28, 2008
(#501)
Stay tuned for details.
Directions
first aired:
January 20, 2008
(#410)
When Diesel teases Thomas for being stinky Thomas is determined to prove ...
Pushing and Pulling
first aired:
November 4, 2007
(#409)
Thomas is chosen to deliver Sir Topham Hatt's brand new car to the Sodor ...
Fun and Games
first aired:
October 28, 2007
(#408)
While Thomas and Percy wait for an important cargo ship at the docks Thomas ...
Experience
first aired:
October 21, 2007
(#407)
DON'T BE SILLY, BILLY - When Billy, a new engine, comes to the island, ...
Being on Time
first aired:
October 14, 2007
(#406)
Thomas is to pick up some important items for the finale of a magician's ...
Sight and Sound
first aired:
October 7, 2007
(#405)
Thomas is looking forward to a big fireworks display that night. But first ...
Believing
first aired:
September 30, 2007
(#404)
Percy breaks down when delivering the mail at night. While Thomas is pushing ...
The Unexpected
first aired:
September 23, 2007
(#403)
Thomas must fill coal trucks in time for James and Edward to collect them. ...
Hopes and Dreams
first aired:
September 16, 2007
(#402)
The Duke and Duchess of Boxford are visiting the island with Spencer. ...
New Friends
first aired:
September 9, 2007
(#401)
A famous storyteller comes to the island to open a new library. It's Thomas' ...
Feelings
first aired:
July 27, 2008
(#314)
Sir Topham Hatt needs an engine for a railway poster. Edward is to be ...
Discovery
first aired:
July 20, 2008
(#313)
Skarloey has lots of jobs and is very, very busy. Rheneas decides to help ...
Strength
first aired:
July 13, 2008
(#312)
It is stormy season on the Island of Sodor and Thomas is to deliver some ...
The Way I See It
first aired:
July 6, 2008
(#311)
Gordon has set a record for pulling the express and he is to receive a ...
Favorite Places
first aired:
June 29, 2008
(#310)
Skarloey doesn't like the Wharf. It's a big noisy place and he doesn't ...
Big and Small
first aired:
June 22, 2008
(#309)
A new crane arrives on the island, Rocky. Rocky has no engine and is unable ...
Navigation
first aired:
August 26, 2007
(#308)
Rusty has two jobs. One is to take some workers to put up direction signs ...
Imagination
first aired:
August 19, 2007
(#307)
It is winter on the Island of Sodor and Henry is disappointed not to be ...
Old & New
first aired:
August 12, 2007
(#306)
Fearless Freddie is an old engine who has returned to the narrow gauge ...
Special Days
first aired:
August 5, 2007
(#305)
Gordon needs to pull the express one more time to set a record. He is ...
Friendship
first aired:
July 29, 2007
(#304)
Thomas is sent to the Wharf to collect a Christmas tree from Sir Handle. ...
Clues
first aired:
July 22, 2007
(#303)
Sir Topham Hatt has lost his voice so Lady Hatt gives Percy the job of ...
Connections
first aired:
July 15, 2007
(#302)
Thomas is sent to collect some children from the airport for the Sodor ...
Being Reliable
first aired:
July 8, 2007
(#301)
Thomas is shunting trucks while James is collecting flour to make cakes ...
Seasons
first aired:
July 1, 2007
(#213)
It's winter on Sodor and the first engine to finish its jobs will get ...
Loyalty
first aired:
June 24, 2007
(#212)
When Edward starts wheezing and leaking steam, he is afraid that Sir Topham ...
Bravery
first aired:
June 17, 2007
(#211)
When Thomas is given a special job along the cliffs to the seaside, Diesel ...
Lost and Found
first aired:
June 10, 2007
(#210)
Thomas is green with envy when James gets some shiny new trucks. He is ...
Pride
first aired:
June 3, 2007
(#209)
Emily is taking passengers to the ruined castle when she decides that ...
Shapes
first aired:
May 27, 2007
(#208)
It's winter and Sir Topham Hatt announces that a special statue, celebrating ...
Night and Day
first aired:
May 20, 2007
(#207)
The carnival has come to Sodor but Sir Topham Hatt has given Thomas an ...
Change
first aired:
May 13, 2007
(#206)
A new steam engine has come to the island. Thomas is collecting some iron ...
Achievement
first aired:
May 6, 2007
(#205)
A new toy shop is opening on the Island and Thomas can't wait to get involved. ...
Celebration
first aired:
April 29, 2007
(#204)
Sir Topham Hatt is taking his mother for a special birthday picnic and ...
Respect
first aired:
April 22, 2007
(#203)
Molly is a new engine on the Island and is given the job of taking empty ...
Caring/Taking Care
first aired:
April 15, 2007
(#202)
At the Sodor Summer Party, Thomas has two jobs to do: collect milk to ...
Color
first aired:
April 8, 2007
(#201)
When a famous artist comes to the Island to paint a picture called "The ...
The Weather/The World Around You
first aired:
April 1, 2007
(#113)
Too Hot for Thomas - When Thomas misses out on a trip to the seaside to ...
Helping
first aired:
March 25, 2007
(#112)
James Goes Too Far - James is very proud to be given the important job ...
Confidence
first aired:
March 18, 2007
(#111)
Halloween - It's Halloween, and Thomas and Emily are sent to the spooky ...
Difficulties
first aired:
March 11, 2007
(#110)
Fish - Thomas has to move lots of trucks of smelly fish. When he takes ...
Patience
first aired:
March 4, 2007
(#109)
Thomas Gets it Right - Thomas has to take some eggs across the island.He ...
Sharing
first aired:
February 25, 2007
(#108)
Squeak, Rattle and Roll - Gordon develops a strange squeak in his engine, ...
Determination
first aired:
February 18, 2007
(#107)
Spic and Span - When Thomas and Percy compete against the bigger engines ...
Responsibility
first aired:
February 11, 2007
(#106)
Thomas and the Fireworks - Thomas and James both want to collect the fireworks ...
Surprises
first aired:
February 4, 2007
(#105)
Don't Tell Thomas - The other engines are keeping a secret from Thomas. ...
Listening
first aired:
January 28, 2007
(#104)
Percy's Big Mistake - When Percy hears Sir Topham Hatt use the words "Percy" ...
Sounds
first aired:
September 2, 2007
(#101)
Thomas and the Tuba - It's Lady Hatt's birthday, and Thomas has to transport ...
