Jim Henson's Mother Goose Stories

Season 3

TV-Y

Mother Goose tells her three mischievous goslings the tales behind well-known nursery rhymes.

Where to Watch Season 3

13 Episodes

Queen of Hearts
E1
Episode 1Queen of HeartsThe Queen of Hearts baked some tarts, all on a summer's day because the King of Clubs is coming, but a knave steals them away! (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "The Queen of Hearts.")
Hickety Pickety
E2
Episode 2Hickety PicketyHickety Pickety is a hen who lays nine eggs and sometimes ten. But when the truth is revealed, the other hens get a boost. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Hickety Pickety My Black Hen.")
Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat
E3
Episode 3Pussy Cat, Pussy CatThe queen is in her chamber. All she wants to eat is cheese supplied each day by Ellen's dairy. Why won't the queen come out? (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Pussy Cat Pussy Cat." The story was adapted from the tale of "Pussy-cat Mew" in L. Frank Baum's "Mother Goose in Prose.")
Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater
E4
Episode 4Peter, Peter Pumpkin EaterPeter's passion for his pumpkin patch poses problems for his wife until their son provides the answer: they can grow themselves a house! (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater.")
Banbury Cross
E5
Episode 5Banbury CrossNicholas wants a real pony more than anything. Will he win the contest and the pony? (The episode was originally titled "Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross", based on the nursery rhyme of the same name.)
It's Raining, It's Pouring
E6
Episode 6It's Raining, It's PouringMonsieur Le Pat-A-Cake is the finest baker in town. When he is asked to bake a cake for the King's birthday, disaster strikes and he has to ask for help from his assistants. / The land is filled with dread for there's a giant on the loose who grinds up bones to make his bread. Can he be made a friend? / The King is always working and he never has time to play, until one night he goes to bed and bumps his head.
The Giant
E7
Episode 7The GiantThe land is filled with dread for there's a giant on the loose who grinds up bones to make his bread. Can he be made a friend? (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Fee-fi-fo-fum.")
Tommy Tittlemouse
E8
Episode 8Tommy TittlemouseTommy's pastime is going fishing in a ditch. But the ditch is owned by Mr. Mean who tries to stop the fishermouse. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Little Tommy Tittlemouse.")
Little Nut Tree
E9
Episode 9Little Nut TreeTom has a little nut tree but nothing will it bear until it grows a silver nutmeg and a golden pear. He doesn't want to part with it, but what else can he do, when the King of Spain's daughter wants the little nut tree too. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "I Had a Little Nut Tree.")
Little Girl with a Curl
E10
Episode 10Little Girl with a CurlLost, alone in the big dark forest, Jenny must show the wolves how bad she can be. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "There Was a Little Girl.")
Twinkle Twinkle
E11
Episode 11Twinkle TwinkleWhen a shooting star comes down to Earth, Stella gets her wish, but it doesn't turn out as she expected. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.")
Margery Daw
E12
Episode 12Margery DawJackie the scarecrow is employed to scare the crows. But, instead, they come to the farm to hear him sing. (This episode retells the nursery rhyme of "See Saw Margery Daw.")
Rub a Dub Dub
E13
Episode 13Rub a Dub DubTwo little dicky birds sitting on the palace wall would like to become royal dicky birds. Will the Princess have them? / A butcher, a baker and a candlestickmaker set sail to find adventure. But when a storm blows up, they are saved by a rotten potato. / A prince needs a riddle to baffle the King so he can marry his beloved princess. But he can't think of one until an egg comes along and an idea is hatched.