As of July 2026, Franklin Season 1 aired in 1997 with 26 episodes — streaming now on Pure Flix. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Franklin Season 1

1997 26 Episodes Animation · Kids ⭐ 7/10

Franklin Season 1 is currently streaming on and , and it uses the format for more than just a visual hook. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 116 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Noah Reid brings more to the role than the format usually demands. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Franklin Season 1 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Franklin Season 1 treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. Season 1 of Franklin includes 26 episodes. It aired from November 1997 to January 1998. This season stars Noah Reid, Richard Newman and Elizabeth Saunders. Noah Reid and Richard Newman lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1997. Franklin Season 1 uses the freedom of animation to tell stories live-action could not attempt. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Animation fans will appreciate the craft, but Franklin Season 1 works for viewers who do not typically seek out animation too. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. The writing operates at a level the format's reputation does not fully prepare you for. Adult animation that actually works for adults.

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🎬 Franklin Season 1 — Episode Guide

E1
Franklin Plays the Game
1997-11-03
Franklin is not looking forward to playing soccer for his team always loses. During a practice, Franklin notices how his teammates play and suggest they practice every day to get to know their positions. Eventually, they all learn to play as a team and have fun, even though they haven't won a game...
E2
Franklin Wants A Pet
1997-11-03
Franklin still loves his stuff dog Sam but have trouble deciding which pet to choose and tries to convince his parents he is ready for a real pet.
E3
Hurry Up, Franklin
1997-11-06
Franklin heads over to his best Friend Bear's surprise birthday party. However, Franklin tends to take his take as he is sidetracked with nature's beauty. He enjoys the adventure and even picks up treasures along the way. In the end, he still makes it to the birthday party just in time.
E4
Franklin's Bad Day
1997-11-06
Franklin is sad his best friend, Otter had moved away. Even though he refuses to admit it, he's also angry and mad at everyone. He then realizes, no matter what, it's no excuse for his behavior.
E5
Franklin Goes to School
1997-11-10
Franklin is excited about the first day of school. However, he is also scared as to the expectations. He then learns what school is all about and even drew a picture of his family to take home.
E6
Franklin Is Lost
1997-11-10
Franklin and his friends are playing hide and seek. However, things turn to worst when Franklin and Fox tries to hide in the forest and wound up getting lost.
E7
Franklin Has a Sleepover
1997-11-13
Franklin has Bear over. However, towards the end of the night, Bear was feeling homesick. Franklin helped Bear overcome his fear and had a wonderful night.
E8
Franklin's Halloween
1997-11-13
It's Halloween and everyone's buzzing about. They all can't wait for the Halloween party. When strange noises and ghosts appear, Franklin thought it was Bear until he heard he was home with the flu.
E9
Franklin Rides a Bike
1997-11-20
Franklin noticed all his friends are riding their bikes without training wheels. At first, he was a little embarrased with his training wheels but with the help of his mother, he learned how to finally ride a bike without training wheels.
E10
Franklin Is Messy
1997-11-20
Mr. & Mrs. Turtle are always on Franklin to clean up his room. Franklin never seemed to have time to get around to it until he accidently stepped on his favorite toy. He also realized he couldn't find anything. He starts to organize his room with his dad's help and eventually have everything in plac...
E11
Franklin Fibs
1997-11-27
All of Franklin's friends can do special things. Franklin can't seem to think of anything he could that his friends couldn't so he made up that he could eat seventy-six flies in the blink of an eye. But didn't realize fibbing could also get him into trouble.
E12
Franklin's Blanket
1997-11-27
Franklin is spending a night at his aunt's place but couldn't find his favorite blue blanket. His friends and father tried to give Franklin something in it's place but in the end all Franklin really want is his special blanket.
E13
Franklin is Bossy
1997-12-08
Franklin can tend to be too bossy when playing with his friends. It got to a point where he friends can't enjoy playing games with Franklin always bossing them around and they didn't want to play with him anymore. He soon realizes being bossy and alone is no fun and learns to play fair.
E14
Franklin's Fort
1997-12-08
Franklin and his friends decide to build a fort but in a tree. What his friends don't know is that Franklin is afraid of heights.
E15
Finders Keepers for Franklin
1997-12-15
Franklin finds a lost camera and his friends tell him it's his because he found it "Finders Keepers". He didn't realize the significant of a lost item until his own stuffed dog, Sam is also lost.
E16
Franklin's New Friend
1997-12-15
A new family have moved into Woodland and Franklin is curious. Little did he know the new kid in town is also a six foot tall Moose!
E17
Franklin's School Play
1997-12-25
Franklin was thrilled to be the lead of his school play, the Nutcracker. He would rehearse for his parents and spent extra time memorizing all his lines. However, on opening night, Franklin ended up with stage fright.
E18
Franklin and the Secret Club
1997-12-25
Porcupine creates a Secret Club to be more popular than Franklin. When she finally allows Franklin to join, but he had to choose between a friend or the club, it's Porcupine who learns the real true meaning of friendship.
E19
Franklin and the Red Scooter
1998-01-05
Franklin sees Rabbit's new red scooter and tried to convince his parents to buy him one. But he just got a new bike. Franklin tries to earn some money but without any success. He then had an idea which Rabbit agreed to.
E20
Franklin in the Dark
1998-01-05
Franklin tells his parents he's afraid of small drak places which includes his own shell. His mom tells him a story of a little turtle who was also afraid of the dark and how others are also afraid of other things.

🎭 Cast of Franklin Season 1

Noah Reid
Noah Reid
Franklin Turtle (voice)
Richard Newman
Richard Newman
Mr. Turtle (voice)
Elizabeth Saunders
Elizabeth Saunders
Mrs. Turtle (voice)
Cody Jones
Cody Jones
Bear (voice)
Leah Renee
Leah Renee
Beaver (voice)
OG
Olivia Garratt
Goose (voice)
KF
Kyle Fairlie
Rabbit (voice)
GF
Gil Filar
Fox (voice)

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