Martha Speaks
Season 1
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Tales of a dog, Martha, who eats alphabet soup and gains the ability to speak. This series follows the antics of Martha and her owner as she encounters many adventures with her newfound ability.
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78 Episodes
- Martha Speaks
E1Martha SpeaksMartha faces off against a burglar in the opener of this animated series, in which the title character, a dog, gains the power of speech after eating alphabet soup. Then Martha becomes the host of a radio show and offers her advice on various issues. Based on the book series by author Susan Meddaugh. - Martha Gives Advice
E2Martha Gives AdviceHelen's cousin Carolina is a little bit older but a lot more fashion–conscious. Helen tries to take her advice, even though she's pretty happy with how she looks already. Then Martha becomes the new host of a radio advice show, and people start doing some pretty strange things. Will Helen learn whose opinion really matters? Vocabulary: (E) persuade, defend, encourage, groan, advice (I) disagree, agree, suggest, offer, plead, sigh, - Perfectly Martha
E14Perfectly MarthaMartha thinks there's something fishy about the Perfect Pup Institute. Why are all these dogs behaving so, well, perfectly? Martha is determined to uncover the secret, before any more dogs lose their essential dogginess. Will she succeed or will she become a perfect pup too? Vocabulary: (E) train, imperfect, obedient, disobedient, misbehave (I) wild, good, bad, sneaky, secret - Firedog Martha
E15Firedog MarthaMartha wants to be a firehouse dog, just like her favorite book, Firehouse Freddie. But somehow all the things Freddie makes look so easy—climbing ladders, carrying hoses—aren't as easy for a real dog to do. Will Martha give up on her dream? Vocabulary: (E) reality, fantasy, fiction, imagine, tale, dispatcher (I) story, real, fact, pretend, actually - The Dog Who Came to Dinner
E17The Dog Who Came to DinnerHelen agrees to take care of Mrs. Clusky's dog for a few days, and Martha can't wait to welcome their houseguest. To Martha's chagrin, François turns out to be a demanding and manipulative guest who knows just how to charm the humans. When Martha gets blamed for the teacup poodle's bad behavior, something has to be done, but what? Vocabulary: (E) jealous, visitor, privileges, envy, demanding (I) houseguest, welcome, rude, polite, manners - Martha Calling
E18Martha CallingWhen Martha wins a trip to the Come–On–Inn from a radio call–in show, there's only one problem: No dogs allowed. Helen and Martha put their heads together to come up with a solution. Enter Granny Martha. But when a "mad dog" eats Granny Martha, pandemonium ensues. Where's Martha and why is everybody running for the exits? Vocabulary (E) allow, forbid, permit, restrict, problem (I) guest, rules, invite, vacation - Martha's Got Talent
E22Martha's Got TalentWeaselgraft just can't get Martha off his mind. He must have her. Maybe he can tempt her into his clutches with some well–placed praise and a lifetime supply of bones. He invites her to a talent show, and Martha tells the gang. T.D., Truman, and Carolina are game, but they aren't the kind of game Weaselgraft was hoping to catch. Vocabulary: (E) coax, compliment, flatter, tempt, praise (I) tongue twister, care, friendly, practice, treat - Martha the Hero Maker
E23Martha the Hero MakerTo cheer up Helen, who's down in the dumps after not winning an art competition, her mother decides to bake her a cake. But when a flower order takes priority, Martha and Skits step in to finish the job. Then bath-hating Martha asks TD's father to create a perfume to hide her pungent doggy scent. - Starstruck Martha
E24Starstruck MarthaMartha is thrilled when she hears Courageous Collie Carlo is coming to town. But when Martha unexpectedly reveals how uncourageous Carlo really is, she has to help him save his reputation or Carlo's TV career could be history. Vocabulary: (E) ecstatic, embarrass, enthusiastic, eager, reputation (I) fear, excited, glad, upset, fan - Martha in Charge
E25Martha in ChargeHelen comes down with laryngitis, and she's sent to bed to recuperate. Martha decides to use her powers of speech to take care of the patient and find a cure. So why are a police car, fire engine, pizza delivery van, and chimney sweep truck all blocking the road in front of Helen's house? Vocabulary: (E) remedy, recover, recuperate, cure, medicine (I) hoarse, rest, well, sick - Truman and the Deep Blue Sea
E26Truman and the Deep Blue SeaTruman can't believe his luck when Alice invites the gang to go whale watching . . . . until he realizes that he has to actually get on a boat. Which means he'll get seasick. But Truman's desire to see Balaenoptera musculus drives him to overcome his fear, with a little help from someone who knows the true meaning of perseverance! Vocabulary (E) dread, nauseous, overcome, persevere, seasick (I) ill, quit, queasy, sick, shaky - Escape from Flea Island
E27Escape from Flea IslandCarolina is determined to outdo Tiffany Blatsky on the science project. She organizes an expedition with T.D., Truman, and Martha to gather "exotic" plants. When the canoe capsizes, a storm blows up, and the sun starts to go down, they worry they may never get off Flea Island. Vocabulary (E) cooperate, consensus, government, law, supervise (I) agree, lead, in charge, rule, team - No Dogs Allowed
E28No Dogs AllowedTiffany wants to make Helen's treehouse into a girls' clubhouse. But who should be president? When the girls hold an election (Carolina vs. Tiffany, of course), both candidates aggressively court Helen's vote. Vocabulary (E) campaign, debate, elect, influence, issue (I) choose, decide, lose, vote, win, club - Martha Says it with Flowers
E31Martha Says it with FlowersMartha always seems to do the wrong thing around Grandma Lucille. To prove that she's really considerate, she decides to do something really special for Grandma's birthday. But finding the perfect present for a human is a lot harder than it looks. Vocabulary (E) considerate, delightful, thoughtful, sincere, considerate (I) kind, lovely, nice, sweet - Martha Doesn't Speak Monkey!
E32Martha Doesn't Speak Monkey!Martha calls Helen for help when she's trapped in Pablum and Weaselgraft's hideout, and explains how Helen can find her by using her nose. Then Martha needs Helen's help when she again finds herself in Pablum and Weaselgraft's lair, but this time explains how to locate her by describing the sounds she hears. - Martha Changes Her Luck
E35Martha Changes Her LuckUh–oh. Martha walked under a ladder—and broke a mirror—so now she thinks she's jinxed. And she's worried her bad luck is rubbing off on everybody else. Helen tries to explain that all the accidents are just coincidence, but things just keep getting worse. Vocabulary (E) jinx, superstitious, curse, coincidence, reason (I) luck, chance, accident, fluke, doomed - Best in Show
E37Best in ShowCarolina decides to enter François in the dog show, and Helen just can't help herself. She has to enter Martha, too, so she can show Carolina who the true champion really is. A little competition between cousins isn't a bad thing, or is it? Vocabulary (E) competition, contest, champion, rival, victory (I) beat, enter, lose, prize, win - Truman on the Ball
E38Truman on the BallWhy does Truman want to become a hobo and/or join the circus? Is he actually trying to run away? Maybe it has something to do with tomorrow's softball game, and the fact that Truman can't actually catch the ball. Can Martha and Alice help? Vocabulary: (E) achievement, attempt, concentrate, effort, patient (I) throw, catch, toss, lesson - T.D. Makes the Band
E40T.D. Makes the BandEverybody's singing about Shecky the Sea Lion and it's driving T.D. nuts! He could write a better song than that, and that's just what he's going to do! He recruits the gang to join his band and then sets out to write a hit song. . . . about Belgium? Inspiration strikes, but what will they do for an encore? Vocabulary (E) lyrics, audience, rhythm, inspiration, encore (I) band, beat, hit, concert, catchy - Itchy Martha
E41Itchy MarthaMartha can't keep her paws away from her itchy ear mites. Until they're gone, she has to wear a cone on her head to keep her from scratching. Martha hates the cone; it gets in the way and makes everything sound weird. Worse than that, it terrifies Jake. Will Martha have to live in the cellar until she gets better? Vocabulary (E) device, contraption, devise, invent, variation (I) helmet, gadget, machine, idea, cone - Martha and the Thief of Hearts
E42Martha and the Thief of HeartsThe gang decides to make homemade valentines for each other. But when everybody's art supplies begin disappearing, their affectionate mood begins to fade. Can Martha solve the mystery of the stolen supplies? Vocabulary: (E) craft, personalized, design, exquisite, original (I) draw, create, supplies, materials, decorate - Martha Fails the Course
E44Martha Fails the CourseAfter she sees a dog agility course on TV, Martha decides being an agility dog is just the thing for her. But when she tries out a course that Mrs. Clusky built for François, her agility dream becomes a nightmare. Now Martha won't even walk in public. How can Helen and Alice get Martha back on her feet? Vocabulary (E) agility, flexible, nimble, challenge, course (I) speed, smooth, quick, move, fall - There Goes the Neighborhood
E45There Goes the NeighborhoodMartha can't believe that Helen and Alice are making such a fuss about a kitten. Everyone knows kittens are not to be tolerated. But could this kitten be different? Vocabulary (E) discriminate, prejudice, territory, tolerate, socialize, sociable (I) buddy, pal, greet, ignore - Ice Scream
E46Ice ScreamAlice is shocked to discover that Truman has never actually tried ice cream. Alice thinks deciding you won't like ice cream without trying it is, well, prejudiced! Can Helen and T.D. find a compromise that satisfies Alice but doesn't force Truman to give in to peer pressure? Vocabulary (E) aversion, disgust, peer pressure, prefer, narrow–minded (I) against, choice, dislike, flavor, like - T.D. Gets the Scoop
E48T.D. Gets the ScoopCarolina is starting a newspaper, the Carolina Town Crier, and she needs some crack reporters to track down the news. T.D. turns investigative reporter, until he becomes the headline himself. Martha thinks she's uncovered a real scoop, but Carolina disagrees, no bones about it. Vocabulary (E) inspect, information, investigate, scoop, uncover (I) news, story, headline, cover, print - Skits Under the Weather
E49Skits Under the WeatherMartha and Skits hate the sound of thunder. One day Skits gets fed up and tries to outrun the storm, but soon discovers that all roads somehow lead back home. Vocabulary (E) storm, thunder, lightning, shower, precipitation, hail (I) wet, downpour, rainfall, drizzle - Martha the Weather Dog
E50Martha the Weather DogWindy McCloud, Wagstaff City's meteorologist, wants Martha to be her weather dog. Martha's thrilled that she'll be able to change the weather to suit Helen and her friends, until she finds out she's not going to make the weather, she's going to predict it. But all her predictions are way off. What should she tell Windy? Vocabulary (E) forecast, temperature, meteorologist, predict, weather (I) sunny, shower, snow, rain, cloudy, lightning - Martha Models
E52Martha ModelsCarolina is over the moon when she finds out that Mindy Munchhausen, host of "Operation Catwalk," will be judging Wagstaff City's dog costume parade. She teams up with Helen to design outfits for Martha and Skits, sure that this will be her big break. Is Carolina on her way to Fashion Avenue? Vocabulary (E) apparel, measurement, outfit, pattern, style (I) sew, fit, hem, model, fashion - T.D. and Martha Gopher Broke
E53T.D. and Martha Gopher BrokeMartha, T.D., and T.D.'s dad spend the weekend at CK's farm, trying to keep a gopher from eating all the crops. After many failed schemes to catch the gluttonous gopher, they realize the best way to keep him from eating the crops is by offering him a better meal elsewhere! Vocabulary (E) agriculture, burrow, crop, pest, produce (I) farm, gnaw, plants, trap, underground - T.D. and the Steak Tree
E54T.D. and the Steak TreeT.D. gets hoodwinked by Weaselgraft and Pablum into buying a steak tree. He's sure if he takes good care of it, soon he'll be harvesting freshly blossomed steaks. But when the buds open to reveal flowers instead of sirloins, T.D. has to think fast before he's humiliated in front of his friends. Vocabulary (E) bloom, blossom, harvest, sprout, trend (I) branch, bud, grow, plant, pick - Virtually Martha
E55Virtually MarthaWhile playing with Alice's laptop computer, Martha accidentally hits the wrong button and gets zapped inside! Will Helen figure out a way to get her out of there before those marauding video monsters gobble her up? Vocabulary (E) deleted, attach, email, folder, file (I) computer, send, desktop, laptop, icon - Helen's All Thumbs
E57Helen's All ThumbsRonald gives Helen his old gamekid, and pretty soon she's hooked! She forgets to walk Martha, neglects her homework, and becomes completely preoccupied. When Helen forgets to feed Martha and Skits again, and misses the fieldtrip because she forgot her permission slip, she turns to Martha for help. Can Helen break the habit? Vocabulary (E) addict, obsessed, preoccupied, monitor, restraint (I) hooked, quit, level, rid, break - Martha's Dirty Habit
E58Martha's Dirty HabitEvery spring, Martha gets an urge to dig that she just can't control. When Martha's habit gets her in trouble with the whole neighborhood, the family decides they need to put her desire to dig to good use. Vocabulary (E) habit, weakness, urge, crave, drive (I) want, stop, desire, need, irresistible - Martha Bakes
E59Martha BakesHelen is sad when her drawing doesn't win the art competition, so Mom decides to bake her a cake to cheer her up. But when a last–minute order comes in at the flower shop, Martha and Skits decide to take over. Do two dogs with no thumbs (and a cookbook) have what it takes to bake? Vocabulary (E) recipe, ingredients, from scratch, blend, beat (I) mix, pour, bake, oven, stir - Martha Makes Scents
E60Martha Makes ScentsAlways on the lookout for a way to avoid bathing, Martha decides T.D.'s dad O.G. should invent a perfume that will cover up her doggy scent. After a few tries, he concocts the perfect pooch perfume. So why is Martha begging for a bath? Vocabulary (E) combine, concoct, dissolve, separate, extract (I) spritz, drop, spray, fragrance, perfume, strong - Martha the Witness
E61Martha the WitnessMrs. Demson hates dogs and blames them for everything, which is a problem since she lives right down the street from Martha. But she changes her tune after Martha witnesses an accident that destroys Mrs. Demson's lawn furniture. Now Mrs. Demson will do anything to get Martha to appear as her witness in court. Vocabulary (E) accuse, testify, defendant, plaintiff, objection (I) describe, answer, question, explain, accident - Martha Takes a Stand
E62Martha Takes a StandSomething smells bad and it's Martha. Faced with yet another bath, Martha makes a stand for her right to, well, stink. But if Martha is going to stand up for her rights, Dad says she can do it outside. Will Martha be an outside dog forever? Vocabulary (E) right, compromise, principle, resolve, option (I) fair, unfair, give in, freedom, civilized, demand - Martha Goes to School
E63Martha Goes to SchoolT.D. thinks it would be funny to put Martha's name on the list for substitute teachers. What started out as a joke, turns into a nightmare for Helen, Alice, and T.D., when Martha gets the job and takes it very seriously. Vocabulary (E) attendance, substitute, attention, behavior, report (I) teacher, lesson, student, school, homework - T.D. and the Light Bulb of Doom
E64T.D. and the Light Bulb of DoomT.D. swears he'll start working on his report just as soon as he watches the "Harry Blotter, Boy Wizard" movie marathon, all nine parts! As Helen predicted, T.D. winds up in a panic until he has a moment of inspiration. Can he pull off his project in time? Vocabulary (E) assignment, inventor, discover, biography, subject (I) chapter, study, project, class, grade - Martha's Pack
E66Martha's PackWhen Helen leaves Martha off her family tree, Martha decides to make her own pack. However, the call of the wild becomes the call of the can opener for her pack mates, and soon Martha is left alone at Doghead Lake, hunting for dinner. But can she really eat that poor wounded duck? Vocabulary (E) family tree, ancestors, descendant, pack, relatives (I) wolf, sister, brother, cousin, daughter - Martha Smells
E67Martha SmellsMartha is secretly trapped inside Pablum and Weaselgraft's hideout. She manages to call Helen and tell her how to get there by smell. Can Helen and T.D. follow her scent map and uncover Weaselgraft and Pablum's lair? Vocabulary (E) aroma, fragrance, scent, stench, reek (I) smell, stink, whiff, odor - Martha Hears
E68Martha HearsFor the same story from a different sensory perspective, Martha once again finds herself trapped in Weaselgraft and Pablum's lair, but this time she leads Helen and T.D. to their hideout by describing what she hears. It sounded like a good idea. . . . Vocabulary (E) blaring, clanging, creak, rumble, audio (I) noise, listen, siren, bell, ears - Martha's Worst Best Day
E69Martha's Worst Best DayWhy is Martha so grumpy? She's offended just about everybody with her insults. Truman figures out that she's saying the exact reverse of what she means to say. But can they figure out the cure before she ruins Grandpa Bernie's birthday party? Vocabulary (E) exactly, correct, offend, reverse, contrary (I) opposite, meant, top, backwards, bottom - Truman's Brother
E70Truman's BrotherTruman and T.D. both wish they had a brother. If Skits and Martha can be sort of siblings, why can't the two of them? Helen and Alice bet the boys that they can't keep the brother thing up for a week, because they don't exactly have a lot in common. Vocabulary (E) sibling, common, similar, contrast, identical (I) together, alike, twins, both, only - Here's Martha!
E71Here's Martha!Martha hosts a TV show where she helps people understand their animals better by explaining what they're saying. Unfortunately, the only viewers are Martha and her friends, so the producers try a new format, Crime Scene Doggie. Vocabulary (E) interview, conversation, understand, interpret, comprehend (I) chat, thoughts, think, mind, know - Dog Fight
E72Dog FightMartha and Skits don't want to share their newest, coolest dog toy. Their bickering is driving Helen nuts, and now T.D. and Alice have taken sides. Can't they all just get along? Vocabulary (E) quarrel, bicker, negotiate, barter, truce (I) selfish, fight, share, take a turn, trade - Therapy Dog
E73Therapy DogMartha becomes a hospital therapy dog, spreading cheer among the patients. But trouble brews when Mrs. Demson, who claims a horrible allergy to dogs, is admitted for an invisible rash. Can Martha sneak in to help the other patients without Mrs. Demson knowing? Vocabulary (E) therapy, patient, cheer, relief, treatment (I) hospital, rash, pain, doctor, nurse - Martha's Duck Trouble
E74Martha's Duck TroubleRalph, the wounded duck from the lake, has settled in at Martha's house to convalesce. Pretty soon, it feels like the duck is taking over. How long does it take for a duck's wing to heal anyway? Is it possible that Ralph has gotten a little too comfortable? Vocabulary (E) mend, heal, fake, mood, spirits (I) feel, worse, glum, down, low - Truman's Secret
E75Truman's SecretWhere has Truman been and why is he acting so weird? He's hiding in the garage, lurking in the shadows. He finally agrees to tell the whole gruesome story, but will it be too horrible for them to bear? Vocabulary (E) appearance, self–conscious, mortified, flaw, vain (I) picture, horrible, barber, photo, haircut - Skits Monkeys Around
E76Skits Monkeys AroundSkits loves to watch Malcolm, the blue monkey on TV. In fact, he loves Malcolm so much he wants to be Malcolm, and he starts wearing a polka dot bowtie. Martha is mortified to be seen with him in public. How long is this phase going to last—or could it be permanent? Vocabulary (E) phase, temporary, outgrow, imitate, mature (I) copy, same, babyish, younger - What's Bothering Bob?
E77What's Bothering Bob?Bob begins chasing Truman all over town, and eventually chases him, Helen, Alice, TD and others up a tree. Then on a super-hot day, Martha spins a yarn about Goldi-Martha, the Skits Hatter and Little Red Riding Helen to Jake in an attempt to distract the boy from the heat.
