Amaël Isnard
Director
Big Lizard (2024)
Season 1
The cosmic adventures of astronauts Cosima and Dad on Proxima B, where they meet larger-than-life Big Lizard!
Released Oct. 28, 2024
Episode 7 min
None+
Genres: Action, Animation, Comedy, Kids
Keywords: tmdb.prehistory, tmdb.dinosaur, tmdb.educational, tmdb.science, mdblist.has-trailer
Production Companies: Beakus, Watch Next Media, je suis bien content
Network: CBeebies
S1E1 - The Day We Landed
Whilst exploring deep space, a meteor strikes Cosima and Dad's ship! After crash-landing on the unexplored planet of Proxima, Cosima makes a new best friend called Big Lizard.
Oct. 28, 2024, midnight
S1E2 - The Trouble with Trilobites
When a pack of pesky, migrating trilobites overrun the ship, Big Lizard has to use a hidden talent to lure them away. But one little trilobite, Rex, decides to stay.
Oct. 29, 2024, midnight
S1E3 - How We Met Dunk
Searching for a vital part of the ship that was lost during their crash-landing, Cosima and Big Lizard find Dunk stuck on a beach. They use science to save the day and make a new friend.
Oct. 30, 2024, midnight
S1E4 - The Day We Met Ammon
Dad drops an essential gizmo in a hard-to-reach place. Big Lizard takes them on an underwater adventure to meet Ammon, the tentacled solution to their problem!
Oct. 31, 2024, midnight
S1E5 - Dad's Discovery
Whilst searching for new discoveries, a rockfall traps Dad, Cosima and Big Lizard in a cave. Just when all is lost, Dad finally discovers a new species!
Nov. 1, 2024, midnight
S1E6 - The Missing Volleyball
Twig steals Cosima's volleyball. A chase leads Big Lizard and Cosima to her den... and also to a happy discovery!
Nov. 4, 2024, midnight
S1E7 - How to Hoverboard
Cosima and Big Lizard's solar-powered hoverboards run out of battery at nightfall. Can glowbugs be the answer?
Nov. 5, 2024, midnight
S1E8 - Hot and Cold
Volcanic smoke blocks the three Proximan suns, which causes Big Lizard to become worryingly cold. Cosima's on the case and comes up with a superhot solution!
Nov. 6, 2024, midnight
S1E9 - How to Work Together
Cosima, Big Lizard and Ammon are squabbling over Dad's precious explorer notebook when disaster strikes. Only by working together can they save it from being lost forever!
Nov. 7, 2024, midnight
S1E10 - When We Lost D.O.R.I.S.'s Brain
When a giant beetle steals D.O.R.I.S.'s brain, thinking it's a nut, Cosima and Big Lizard give chase through the forest. Big Lizard uses unique skills to rescue poor D.O.R.I.S.'s superbrain.
Nov. 8, 2024, midnight
S1E11 - Happy Campers
Cosima and Big Lizard have a camping sleepover with a friendly little crab. In the morning, their new friend is missing, but why?
Nov. 11, 2024, midnight
S1E12 - All About Home
Cosima is so excited to tell Big Lizard about her life on earth that she doesn't realise he has something exciting to say to her.
Nov. 12, 2024, midnight
S1E13 - When Dad Sleepwalked
Cosima and Big Lizard investigate the cause of Dad's mysterious sleepwalking in an adventure that takes them around Proxima and right back home again.
Nov. 13, 2024, midnight
S1E14 - How to Record Sound
Big Lizard accidentally deletes some of Dad's 'boring' Proximan audio recordings. Through a dramatic sound adventure, Cosima realises the recordings are not boring - they're cosmic!
Nov. 14, 2024, midnight
S1E15 - The Triple Eclipse
A triple solar eclipse is about to happen! Cosima and Big Lizard race down the volcano and hitch a lift on a dragonfly so that they can get vital equipment to Dad in the nick of time.
Nov. 15, 2024, midnight
S1E16 - Crystals!
Big Lizard has found an epic crystal, and Cosima is jealous. Their squabbling reaches its peak at the top of the volcano! Will they learn to share before it's too late?
Nov. 18, 2024, midnight
S1E17 - The Cocoon
A dragonfly steals a bee cocoon that Cosima had vowed to keep safe. Cosima and Big Lizard give chase, leading to a surprising solution with a vacuum cleaner and some sticky vines!
Nov. 19, 2024, midnight
S1E18 - Dad's Birthday
When Cosima wrongly accuses Big Lizard of eating Dad's birthday cake, he vanishes. Has he run away, or is he planning a special surprise to save the day?
Nov. 20, 2024, midnight
S1E19 - Best Friends Forever
Big Lizard is jealous of the vacuum cleaner and hides it from Dad and Cosima. Ammon decides it's her new best friend, whilst Cosima reassures Big Lizard that he will always be her BFF.
Nov. 21, 2024, midnight
S1E20 - Magnetite
A strange find far away from the ship breaks D.O.R.I.S.’s satnav. Luckily, Big Lizard’s on hand to teach Cosima how to find her way around without technology.
Nov. 22, 2024, midnight
S1E21 - The Problem Plant
Big Lizard frustrates Dad by stealing a strange plant from the ship. A disaster is averted when Big Lizard persuades Dad that there's more to this plant than meets the eye - and nose...
Nov. 25, 2024, midnight
S1E22 - The Sea Meteorite!
When a meteorite splashes into the sea, Dad and Cosima cause problems by claiming it in the name of science, against the wishes of the sea creatures.
Nov. 26, 2024, midnight
S1E23 - Astronaut Health Check
Dad needs some training to pass his astronaut fitness test. Cosima and Big Lizard put him through his paces! When Rex gets into trouble, Dad’s hard work finally pays off.
Nov. 27, 2024, midnight
S1E24 - How to Fix a Tyre
When the buggy gets a flat tyre, Dad, Cosima and Big Lizard are stranded. Big Lizard’s playful nature helps reveal a creative solution to their problem.
Nov. 28, 2024, midnight
S1E25 - Cosima in Charge
Dad has left Cosima in charge for the day. It seems like an excellent opportunity to have a massive party! What could possibly go wrong?
Nov. 29, 2024, midnight
S1E26 - Happy Proximas!
When it unexpectedly snows, Cosima decides it must be Christmas! Rex disrupts her festive preparations, but it doesn't stop the family having a perfect 'Proximas'.
Dec. 2, 2024, midnight
S1E27 - The Day Ammon Overcame Her Fear
Ammon gets spooked by a tiny insect, but overcomes her fear to rescue Cosima and Big Lizard from the rapids.
Jan. 27, 2025, midnight
S1E28 - The Night of the Slug
Big Lizard and Cosima undertake an exciting night-time mission rehoming a friendly slug that's taken residence in Cosima's bedroom!
Jan. 28, 2025, midnight
S1E29 - The Shiny Fruit
Cosima and Big Lizard find some fascinatingly slippery fruit, but bringing it safely back to the ship is more challenging than they imagined!
Jan. 29, 2025, midnight
S1E30 - Dad's Drone
Big Lizard wants to have a go with Dad's new drone, but first he has to prove that he can go a whole day without breaking something precious. Good luck, Big Lizard!
Jan. 30, 2025, midnight
S1E31 - A Medical Emergency
Whilst playing doctors, Cosima discovers an animal with no heartbeat! Can Cosima and Big Lizard save the poor creature with Dad's medical kit?
Jan. 31, 2025, midnight
S1E32 - All Out of Marmalade
When Dad runs out of marmalade, Big Lizard shows Cosima a plant that's growing Proximan oranges. The leaves turn out to be giant bugs, who aren't happy about sharing their fruit!
Feb. 3, 2025, midnight
S1E33 - After the Storm
After a storm passes overhead, many creatures turn up in surprising places and need Cosima and Big Lizard's help. But try as they might, the friends can't find poor Rex.
Feb. 4, 2025, midnight
S1E34 - The River Picnic
Cosima and Big Lizard go paddleboarding, but Dunk and the river creatures are behaving strangely. Could it be something to do with Dad's desire for a cup of tea?
Feb. 5, 2025, midnight
S1E35 - The Overfriendly Neighbours
When Big Lizard and Cosima get covered in nectar, they become unwilling house guests to some overfriendly beetles. Will Dunk come to their rescue?
Feb. 6, 2025, midnight
S1E36 - The Lesson
Whilst Dad is stuck in the desert, D.O.R.I.S. tries to give Cosima and Big Lizard a lesson on friction. As things begin to heat up, a creature steals Cosima's only means to locate Dad!
Feb. 7, 2025, midnight
S1E37 - Cosmic Groove
Dad's favourite record won't play anymore, so Cosima and Big Lizard secretly plan to learn the song and surprise him. However, they have trouble recruiting a drummer.
Feb. 10, 2025, midnight
S1E38 - All About Coral
Big Lizard and Cosima create a fantastic water ride when they dislodge an underwater rock blocking a volcanic vent. It's all good fun until they realise the sea is starting to change.
Feb. 11, 2025, midnight
S1E39 - The Vegetable Robbery!
When all the vegetables from their garden are stolen, detectives Cosima and Big Lizard investigate all over the neighbourhood - only to return to the scene of the crime!
Feb. 12, 2025, midnight
S1E40 - Big Lizard's Big Itch
Big Lizard isn't happy in his skin! Cosima tries everything to stop him scratching until she realises that's exactly what he needs to do. He's shedding his skin!
Feb. 13, 2025, midnight
S1E41 - When Dad Got the Hiccups
Dad gets a severe case of Proximan hiccups. Big Lizard and Cosima do their best to help, but their attempt to scare Dad goes wrong when a real 'monster' turns up!
Feb. 14, 2025, midnight
S1E42 - Personal Space
When Cosima finally finds a quiet place to read her book, she realises peace and quiet aren't all they're made out to be. Where's Big Lizard when she needs him?
Feb. 17, 2025, midnight
S1E43 - A Place to Sleep
Whilst Dad searches for a faulty wire, Cosima and Big Lizard play tag in the ship and accidentally break Big Lizard's bath bed! Where will he sleep now? And where's that pesky wire?
Feb. 18, 2025, midnight
S1E44 - The Hoverboard Race
During a hoverboard race, Dad's new super-powered hoverboard malfunctions, so Cosima and Big Lizard throw the race to rescue him!
Feb. 19, 2025, midnight
S1E45 - Prank Day!
Dad and Cosima both think they're the best at pranking. Their prank war quickly spirals out of control, until Big Lizard finally reveals Proxima's real pranking champion!
Feb. 20, 2025, midnight
S1E46 - The Camera
Cosima takes over Dad's mission to film a unique underwater plant. But his special camera proves harder to operate than she'd thought, and Big Lizard keeps getting distracted.
Feb. 21, 2025, midnight
S1E47 - The Day We Lost Rex
Rex is missing, but Dad, Cosima and Big Lizard need him to save them from a giant slug!
Feb. 24, 2025, midnight
S1E48 - How to Speak Lizard
When Dad's Lizard Translator malfunctions, Cosima is carried away by a giant beetle! Cosima and Big Lizard realise they don't need to speak the same language to be best friends.
Feb. 25, 2025, midnight
S1E49 - A Big Day Out for D.O.R.I.S.
Dad gets trapped in the shower when D.O.R.I.S. decides to visit the sea. Can Big Lizard and Cosima stop her before she does herself permanent damage?
Feb. 26, 2025, midnight
S1E50 - The Earth Probe
Finding an earth probe makes Dad homesick. When Big Lizard accidentally destroys it, Cosima knows what to do. She recreates the contents - Proxima-style!
Feb. 27, 2025, midnight
S1E51 - One Whole Year
It's been one year since Cosima crash landed on Proxima, but no-one else has remembered this anniversary! Can a perfect picnic jolt their memories?
Feb. 28, 2025, midnight
S1E52 - The Day We Left
When D.O.R.I.S. reveals a large meteor is about to land on the spaceship, it's finally time to leave. But should Big Lizard leave too? What about all those who need him on Proxima?
March 3, 2025, midnight
Network: CBeebies
Episode Runtime: 7 min.
Season Runtime: 364 min.
Released: Oct. 28, 2024
Last Air Date: March 3, 2025, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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