Laura Shepherd
Director
Babar (1989)
Season 5
Inspired by Jean de Brunhoff and Laurent de Brunhoff's beloved children's books, this animated series tells Babar's life story from the elephant king's point of view, reliving his early days as a young pachyderm with important lessons to learn.
Released Jan. 3, 1989
Episode 23 min
4+
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
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Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads + 4 more, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Darkroom, Amebatv Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Ministère de la Culture, Ellipsanime Productions, The Clifford Ross Company, Global Television Network, Téléfilm Canada + 12 more, Le Canal Famille, Télévision Quatre Saisons (TQS), HBO, Media United, Kodansha, TV-Loonland, Canal+, France 3, Fox Family Channel, CNC, Nelvana Limited, CBC
Network: CBC Television
S5E1 - The Lead Blimp
Arthur becomes a hero when his "lead blimp" tops the jungle popularity polls. But the blimp doesn't work yet and the greatly anticipated maiden voyage is only a few hours away.
April 8, 1991, midnight
S5E2 - Helping Hands
The kids decide to hold a yard sale believing the palace to be in financial trouble. But while looking for goods to sell, they mistakenly pick up Rataxes' "favorite" lamp.
April 15, 1991, midnight
S5E6 - The One That Got Away
Babar is out to catch the "biggest fish in all of Celesteville". But with the clumsy Flora as his partner, Babar's dream seems unlikely.
April 22, 1991, midnight
S5E5 - Every Basket Has a Silver Lining
When Pom makes the school basketball team as "towel boy" he lets Babar believe he's a top player. Yet Pom is in for trouble, when Babar makes plans to attend a game.
April 29, 1991, midnight
S5E3 - Victor Victorious
Determined to win Celesteville soap box derby, Victor "borrows" Pom and Flora's secret design. But when Alexander gets the blame, Victor wonders if winning means everything.
May 6, 1991, midnight
S5E4 - The Unsung Hero
Rataxes takes the credit when Basil saves Isabelle's life. Rataxes is hailed as a hero but finds his guilty conscience troubling him.
May 13, 1991, midnight
S5E8 - Friendly Agreement
Cornelius and Pompadour have a major disagreement and vow never to speak again. However, both are unaware that their silence could cost them their lives.
May 20, 1991, midnight
S5E11 - Oh, To Be An Adult
When the kids turn eleven they decide they are now adults. Babar and Celeste are shocked when they announce their "adult" plans for their lives.
May 27, 1991, midnight
S5E10 - The Old Lady Vanishes
Babar agrees to clandestinely escort a top-secret briefcase to Paris. But the simple journey becomes complicated when the Old Lady mysteriously disappears from the train.
June 1, 1991, midnight
S5E9 - A Child in the Snow
Babar takes his family up into the mountains ostensibly for a winter holiday. But Babar is really searching for the mythical creature he saw as a child.
June 2, 1991, midnight
S5E7 - Never Cry Alien
Arthur pulls a prank, which has everyone believing aliens are landing. But the joke backfires on Arthur when he spots a real UFO and nobody believes him.
June 3, 1991, midnight
S5E12 - Robot Rampage
Arthur builds a flawed robot but will not admit his mistake. In trying to cover up the situation, things get out of control.
June 4, 1991, midnight
S5E13 - Mango Madness
Babar talks with Flora about the importance of always telling the truth. Yet Babar starts to regret those words when Flora does exactly that.
June 5, 1991, midnight
Network: CBC Television
Episode Runtime: 23 min.
Season Runtime: 1794 min.
Released: Jan. 3, 1989
Last Air Date: Dec. 16, 1995, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G
Common sense age: 4+
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