• The Busy World of Richard Scarry is a Canadian/French animated children's television series, produced by CINAR Animation and France Animation in association with Paramount Television, which aired from 1994 to 1997, first on Showtime, later on Nickelodeon, and ran for 65 episodes. The television series was based on the books drawn and written by Richard Scarry. Reruns of the show formerly aired in syndication as part of the Cookie Jar Kids Network block, but the show now continues to air on the Cookie Jar Toons block on ThisTV.
  • List of Episodes (13)
    • 1. The Knights of Busytown / Cave Pigs / Bucketman in Busytown

      Knights and a bucketman are a major occurrence in Busytown and the life of cave pigs is featured.
    • 2. Billy Dog Gets Glasses / Cordelia's Debut / Lowly Joins the Circus

      Billy Dog gets his first pair of glasses, Cordelia debuts and Lowly Worm takes part in a circus.
    • 3. The Big Dare / Oliver's Sandwich / Pig Will Won't

      A big dare takes place, Oliver gets problems with his sandwich and Pig Will becomes Pig Won't.
    • 4. The Best Birthday Party Ever / Martha's First Book / Locked Out

      Two birthday parties take place in Busytown, Martha reads her first book and someone gets locked out.
    • 5. Dad's Neat Job / The Discovery of America / Mr. Gronkle's Friends

      Father Cat does a new job, the story of America being discovered is featured and Mr. Grankle's friends are introduced.
    • 6. Denys at Camp / Peasant Pig's Gifts / Little Fixit

      Denys go to camp, Peasant Pig gets his own gifts and Little Fixit, the sister of Mr. and Mrs. Fixit is introduced.
    • 7. The School Dance / The First Olympics / Hilda for President

      A school dance takes place, The story of the Greek Olympics is featured and Hilda runs for president.
    • 8. Mr. Frumble's Brother / Viking Pigs / The Perfect Wedding

      Mr. Frumble's twin brother is introduced, the Viking pigs are introduced and Miss Honey and Bruno Bear are getting married.
    • 9. A Tough Test / The First Pyramid / The Big Date

      A tough test takes place, the story of the discovery of the first pyramid is featured and Billy's mother goes on a date.
    • 10. Inventor of the Year / Macaroni Polo / Lone Wolf at the Lighthouse

      One of Busytown's residents gets an award for being the inventor of the year, Macaroni Polo is introduced and Lone Wolfe is at a lighthouse.
    • 11. Fun-Time Riddle Race / The First Balloon / Billy Dog's Space Rock

      A big riddle race takes place in Busytown starting at the Fire station (with the riddle "When things get really hot, we'll bring you some water") and ending at the Observatory (with the riddle "When it gets dark, look up and watch the show"), the story of the first balloon (a.k.a. Montgolfier) is featured and Billy Dog loses a meteorite from the observatory and tries to find and return it.
    • 12. The Best Amusement Park Ever / The First Bridge / Say Cheese, Please!

      Wolfgang, Benny and Harry open a big amusement park, but having trouble in the process, the story of the first bridge is featured (caused by a toppling tower that lands on the river) and the class has to take photos of their families, but experiencing many problems and Huckle finally succeeds in taking the best picture.
    • 13. Has Anyone Seen My Book? / P.J. Pig's Brave Day / Vanderbuilt's New Shoes

      Sally's book goes missing, P.J. Pig does his best and Vanderbuilt gets new shoes.