Shining Time Station

Season 1

An American version of the popular British children's program. Every episode, the kids (and sometimes the adults, too) at Shining Time Station learn some special lessons about life and getting along with others from the miniature Mr. Conductor. The lessons are then illustrated in segments featuring Thomas the Tank Engine.

Where to Watch Season 1

21 Episodes

A Place Unlike Any Other
E1
Episode 1A Place Unlike Any OtherMatt, Stacy, Tanya and Harry arrive at Shining Time Station. They find out that the station is an old, but very special place. ""Like they say, there is just something about this place...""
Does It Bite?
E2
Episode 2Does It Bite?Tanya meets Mister Conductor for the first time and become friends with him. Matt learns to overcome his fear and realizes that he should not be afraid of Harry. A local man named Horace Schemer is revealed to be the new owner of the station's jukebox.
And the Band Played Off
E3
Episode 3And the Band Played OffStacy made a mistake on the train schedule. This causes a train passenger to miss his train, and he gets very upset. Matt, Tanya and Mr.Conductor helped Stacy and made her realize that people often make mistakes, as long as they learn from them.
Pitching In And Helping Out
E4
Episode 4Pitching In And Helping OutMr. Conductor shows the kids that a lot of nice things can be made with a ball of string. The kids use it to make decorations and help Schemer tie his shoes
Show and Yell
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Episode 5Show and YellMatt and Tanya do a puppet show. It is not successful at first, but with the assistance of Harry, Stacy and Mister Conductor, the kids learn that they should always try their best and not quit on their goals.
Faith, Hope and Anxiety
E6
Episode 6Faith, Hope and AnxietyThe kids are sad because Harry could not take them fishing. Stacy cheers them up and told them not to let this disappointment ruin their day.
Agree to Disagree
E7
Episode 7Agree to DisagreeMatt wants to read a book, but Tanya wants him to play. They get into an argument. They learn that they can do different things and still be friends.
Whistle While You Work
E8
Episode 8Whistle While You WorkSchemer thinks that little jobs (like cleaning up the station) are not important. This causes him to have some problems and he later learns to take more responsibility.
Two Old Hands
E9
Episode 9Two Old HandsMr.Conductor does not want to talk to Harry because he is afraid that Harry will not like him. Matt and Tanya encouraged Mr.Conductor to prepare a surprise birthday party for Harry.
Happy Accidents
E10
Episode 10Happy AccidentsMatt and Tanya learn the importance of being careful to avoid accidents.
Ring in the Old
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Episode 11Ring in the OldMatt and Tanya learn to appreciate old people and realize that old people have a lot to share with young people.
Impractical Jokes
E12
Episode 12Impractical JokesSchemer likes to play jokes on people. When one of his jokes backfires, he learns that some times are better than others to play jokes.
Finders Keepers
E13
Episode 13Finders KeepersMatt and Tanya found a saxophone in the lost and found. When the concerned owner of the saxophone comes to the station to look for the instrument, the kids learn that it is wrong to take something that belongs to someone else.
Just Wild about Harry's Workshop
E14
Episode 14Just Wild about Harry's WorkshopSchemer wants to turn Harry's workshop into a snack bar. He learns that the workshop is very important to the station when his jukebox breaks down and seriously becomes aware that Harry cannot mend the jukebox if he does not own the workshop.
Promises, Promises
E15
Episode 15Promises, PromisesWhen Stacy was absent, Schemer bought many arcade items and turned the station into an amusement park. Later, Stacy gets in trouble with J.B. King, who wants to close the station.
Words Out
E16
Episode 16Words OutThe station has a reduced train schedule and everybody is concerned that the station is being forced to close for good. Midge Smoot arrives and seriously informs them how the station is very important to them.
Too Many Cooks
E17
Episode 17Too Many CooksSchemer accidentally uses cocoa powder rather than chili powder in a sandwich spread recipe for the mayor of East Shemp. The mayor demands a new version of it by lunchtime, so Stacy and the kids assist Schemer in preparing the sandwich spread.
Mapping it Out
E18
Episode 18Mapping it OutSchemer talks Matt and Tanya into going on a train ride without telling anybody. This incident causes Stacy and Harry to worry about them. The kids later learn that they always need to tell an adult where they will be going for their destination.
Things that Go Ga-Hooga! in the Night
E19
Episode 19Things that Go Ga-Hooga! in the NightEverybody camps out at the station at night. Schemer uses the occasion to scare everyone, but his plan backfires and at the end, it is him who is scared of the dark.
Is This The End?
E20
Episode 20Is This The End?J. B. King Esquire announces that the station will close for good, but he later decides to let it permanently stay open due to his beloved popular juggling circus clown stopping by there very often and learns that Mister Conductor resides there.
Tis' a Gift
E21
Episode 21Tis' a GiftThe week before Christmas has everyone at Shining Time Station wrapped up in the holiday bustle as the adults bicker over who is playing Santa's Little Helper. Matt and Tanya are left with Vicki, a little girl unwilling to experience the joys of the season. When the mysterious stranger called Mr. Nicolas (Lloyd Bridges) arrives and makes a lasting impression on Vicki by teaching her the true spirit of the holidays.