The Big Comfy Couch

Season 5

TV-Y
Loonette the clown and her dolly Molly solve everyday problems while residing in the comfort of a large couch.
14 Episodes
  • Bad Hair Day
    E1
    Episode 1Bad Hair DayMolly wakes up with tangles in her hair, but she won't let Loonette comb them out. Rather than face the music, Molly ties a rain hat tight to her head. Loonette has to ask for help, but Granny Garbanzo is too wrapped up with Snicklefritz's stubbornness. The biggest surprise of all occurs when Major Bedhead arrives with shaggy hair down to his hips. When everyone tells him how that long hair could cause problems, Granny proceeds to cut his hair.
  • Clownvitations
    E2
    Episode 2ClownvitationsLoonette feels left out when Snicklefritz establishes a club house that excludes females. Granny convinces her to start a new club of their own, called The Cookie Club. This naturally draws Snicklefritz's and Major Bedhead's attention. When they are invited, Loonette gives Granny an invitation to perform at the Dance Academy.
  • Nothing to Do
    E3
    Episode 3Nothing to DoLoonette finds everything in the couch to be boring. This foul mood seems to spill into her entire day, until Auntie Macassar sends a ""Boredom-Buster Box"" with instructions. It works: with a few common items, Loonette, Granny Garbanzo, and Major Bedhead set their imaginations going.
  • The Big Brain Drain
    E4
    Episode 4The Big Brain DrainLoonette has become dreadfully forgetful. She can't remember what she wanted to say to Molly. Once in Granny Garbanzo's garden, others give suggestions to help Loonette remember.
  • One Potato Two Potato
    E5
    Episode 5One Potato Two PotatoLoonette takes a stinking potato over to Granny Garbanzo's garden. When Granny shows a silly-looking potato (shaped like a duck), Loonette is amazed. She, Major Bedhead, and Snicklefritz soon use the potato in a game of keep-away, but the potato busts on them. They try to blame somebody else before Granny confronts them, at which time they own up to their mistake.
  • Earth to Loonette
    E6
    Episode 6Earth to LoonetteLoonette is busy daydreaming, ultimately driven by the smell of borscht brownies. But when Loonette's daydreaming almost leads to a serious accident, Major Bedhead sings a song about paying attention. Auntie Macassar gives Loonette and Molly google-eyed glasses as part of their membership in the Lert Club for Clowns. Back at the couch, Loonette and Molly take the pledge: ""I'll always be a-lert.""
  • Lettuce, Turnip and Pea
    E7
    Episode 7Lettuce, Turnip and PeaIn preparation for a big dance, Loonette practices her best wiggly moves. What she doesn't notice is Molly's weird wiggles. It turns out Molly has wet the couch. Now it's up to Loonette to tell Molly not to have embarrassments get the better of her.
  • Time for Molly
    E8
    Episode 8Time for MollyLoonette is engrossed in holding a ""me"" parade for people to notice her. But she doesn't notice Molly trying to get her attention. Unruffled, Loonette tries to hold her parade in Granny Garbanzo's garden, but every clown and cat pays no attention to her. Feeling left out, Loonette sings ""A-Ways Away"" in hopes of a place where every clown gets the attention she deserves.
  • Gizmo Shmizmo
    E9
    Episode 9Gizmo ShmizmoLoonette has installed a couch gizmo that will fetch her toys for her. But the gizmo malfunctions, spitting out ping-pong balls at an enormous rate. She tries to get Major Bedhead to help, but he shows off his own gizmo, which doesn't work either. Granny tells them (through a song) that it's better to rely on one's mind than on machines.
  • Clothes Make the Clown
    E10
    Episode 10Clothes Make the ClownIt is autumn and Molly and Major Bedhead try to keep warm. The gang tries not to reveal a surprise about Major Bedhead's birthday, but Major Bedhead never stops asking what the secret is. Can they get over Major Bedhead's annoying pleading until Auntie Macassar gets to the party?
  • Don't Tell
    E11
    Episode 11Don't TellGranny Garbanzo is hodling a surprise party for Major Bedhead's mirthday. Everyone has to keep it a secret, including Loonette, who finds it a challenge. But she also learns that there are certain secrets you don't keep.
  • You're a Gem!
    E12
    Episode 12You're a Gem!Loonette is obsessed with finding a gem. First she digs into the couch and pulls out a doorknob. Going into Granny's garden, Loonette, along with Major Bedhead, learn that friends are far more valuable than gems.
  • Lots to Doodle-Do
    E13
    Episode 13Lots to Doodle-DoA compilation of favorite songs heard in the first five seasons. Packaged by American Public Television for stations' pledge drives.
  • See Ya in My Dreams
    E14
    Episode 14See Ya in My DreamsLoonette needs help from Dr. Molly. Lying horizontal on the couch, Loonette wants to know about her bad dream. Molly tells what her dream was. This drives Loonette to investigate about what clowns dream of.
Cast of Season 5
  • Alyson Court
  • Bob Stutt
  • Taborah Johnson
  • Ramona Gilmour-Darling
  • Bob Mills
  • Nina Keogh
  • Jackie Harris Greenberg
 
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