WonderWorks
1984 · 7 seasons · 116 episodes · Ended · PBS
Family, Drama
Anthology series aimed at children and families. Many of the episodes were based on popular children's and young adult novels.
Episodes
- S01E01Booker1984-10-0160m
Young Booker T. Washington dreams of learning how to read despite a law against it.
- S01E02How to be Perfect in Just Three Days1984-10-0860m
A klutzy teen takes a crash course in how to be a perfect person.
- S01E03Who Has Seen the Wind (1/2)1984-10-1560m
A 10-year-old boy in rural Saskatchewan must come to terms with his father's death and the adult world during the Depression.
- S01E04Who Has Seen the Wind (2/2) / Boys and Girls1984-10-2260m
1. A 10-year-old boy in rural Saskatchewan must come to terms with his father's death and the adult world during the Depression. (Conclusion). 2. A girl growing up on a fox farm in rural Canada must deal with the gender roles she is expected to conform to.
- S01E05The Boy who Loved Trolls1984-10-2960m
12-year-old Paul searches for a troll to prove fairy tales are real.
- S01E06The House of Dies Drier (1/2)1984-11-0560m
A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist.
- S01E07The House of Dies Drear (2/2)1984-11-1260m
A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist. (Conclusion)
- S01E08The Hoboken Chicken Emergency1984-11-1958m
The mayor of Hoboken courageously deals with a runaway 266-pound chicken named Henrietta.
- S01E09Islands1984-11-2660m
The parents of a tough 14-year-old send her to one of their friends, who lives a reclusive life on a remote island.
- S01E10All Summer in a Day / Danny's Egg1984-12-0360m
1. An Earth girl tries to prepare children on a dark planet for the return of sunshine. 2. An Australian boy rescues and goes to great lengths to care for an emu egg.
- S01E11The Box of Delights (1/3)1984-12-1060m
Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. Parts 1 & 2 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.
- S01E12The Box of Delights (2/3)1984-12-1760m
Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. (Continuation) Parts 3 & 4 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.
- S01E13The Box of Delights (3/3)1984-12-2460m
Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. (Conclusion) Parts 5 & 6 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.
- S01E14Hide and Seek1985-01-0760m
A computer whiz writes a program to help a friend with her homework.
- S01E15And the Children Shall Lead1985-01-1460m
A young Black girl in a quiet Mississippi town in 1965 becomes involved in the Civil Rights Movement.
- S01E16Jen's Place1985-01-2160m
A 14-year-old enlists the services of a child-advocacy lawyer when she learns her parents have divided her life in their separation agreement.
- S01E17Run, Rebecca, Run!1985-01-2860m
A girl befriends the illegal immigrant holding her captive on a deserted island.
- S01E18Bridge to Terabithia1985-02-0460m
Two 11-year-olds create a magical kingdom where they share their hopes and dreams.
- S01E19Words by Heart (1/2)1985-02-1160m
A Black family in turn-of-the-century Missouri endures prejudice after being given jobs formerly held by whites.
- S01E20Words by Heart (2/2)1985-02-1860m
A Black family in turn-of-the-century Missouri endures prejudice after being given jobs formerly held by whites. (Conclusion)
