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2008
5 Seasons
6.6 (1,415)

Martha Speaks is an educational children's television series that premiered on PBS Kids in September 2008. Based on the book series written by Susan Meddaugh, the series follows the adventures of a lovable and curious dog named Martha, who gains the ability to speak after eating alphabet soup.

The show is designed to help young children develop their vocabulary and language skills in a fun and engaging way. Each episode features Martha and her friends taking on various challenges, solving problems, and learning new words and concepts along the way. Through Martha's adventures, young viewers are encouraged to expand their vocabulary and to use language in creative and meaningful ways.

Martha Speaks is voiced by Tabitha St. Germain, who brings the character to life with her energetic and expressive voice acting. Martha is joined by a cast of lovable and memorable characters, including her human family members, as well as a variety of animal friends.

The show's educational content is carefully crafted to align with the Common Core State Standards for early childhood education. Each episode features a specific set of vocabulary words, which are highlighted in a "Word of the Day" segment. These words are woven into the show's storyline and reinforced through repetition and interactive learning activities.

In addition to its educational content, Martha Speaks is also known for its positive messages about friendship, empathy, and the importance of working together. Each episode features a clear moral lesson, which is delivered in a way that is accessible and relatable to young children.

Over the course of its eight-year run, Martha Speaks became a beloved fixture of the PBS Kids lineup. The show's colorful animation, catchy theme song, and memorable characters captured the hearts of viewers of all ages.

In 2016, the final episode of Martha Speaks aired, marking the end of an era for the popular children's series. While the show may no longer be in production, its legacy lives on through its devoted fan base and the countless children who have been inspired by Martha's adventures.

Overall, Martha Speaks is a charming and engaging children's series that seamlessly blends education and entertainment. Through the antics of its lovable canine protagonist, the show encourages young viewers to develop their language skills, broaden their vocabulary, and become more confident communicators.

Martha Speaks is a series that is currently running and has 5 seasons (131 episodes). The series first aired on September 1, 2008.

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19. Eyes on the Skies/Camp Truman

June 15, 2012

Eyes on the Skies: Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson is holding a seminar at the library. Truman becomes more and more certain that his activity partner T.D. is going to embarrass him in front of his idol. Camp Truman: Milo is super-exited to go to Camp Winnetka this summer. But when Truman discovers that Camp Winnetka is closing, he takes it upon himself to cheer Milo up!

18. Martha's Thanksgiving (Pts. 1 2)

November 19, 2012

Martha's Thanksgiving, Part One: When Martha learns that Helen's extended family will be coming for Thanksgiving, she decides to search for her own long-lost canine siblings. Martha's Thanksgiving, Part Two: Still in search of her mother, Martha digs into her past to uncover the reason they were separated.

17. T.D. Gives A Report/Martha's Canine Cleaners

March 31, 2014

T.D. Gives A Report: When T.D. finds out the Pony Express wasn't a train for horses, he's crushed. It was the only thing worth doing a report on for Mrs. Clusky's class. Martha's Canine Cleaners: Lily needs help. She tore a pillow while she was sleeping. Canine Cleaners Martha and Skits answer the call€¦and make things a whole lot worse.

16. Martha's Holiday Surprise/We're Powerless!

November 18, 2014

Tomato, You Say: Why is there a tomato on T.D.'s shirt? Helen's eager to know. Unfortunately, she'd have an easier time getting Martha to skip breakfast than getting a straight answer from T.D. Martha Questions: Is Martha only speaking in questions? Why would that be? Will the questions ever stop???

15. Tomato, You Say/Martha Questions

June 18, 2014

14. April Fools/Bully For You!

April 1, 2014

April Fools: It's April Fools' Day in Wagstaff City and T.D., the King of Pranks, is€¦too busy to plan pranks? Bully For You!: A ferocious new pooch has the neighborhood dogs' fur on end. Martha may never go outside again. Can anyone neutralize this bully's bark?

13. Thou Callest Me a Dog/Martha's Paper Chase

June 16, 2014

Thou Callest Me a Dog: A dog speaking Shakespeare? 'Tis a consummation devoutly to be wished and achieved when Martha swallows Hamlet. Martha's Paper Chase: It's the Town Crier deadline and Carolina needs a headline. Hot on the trail for a story, and a biscuit, Senior Canine Reporter Martha stumbles into a scoop that screams front page...

12. Bookbots 3: Fit Fights Fat/Grandpa Bernie Cleans Up

May 14, 2014

Bookbots 3: Fit Fights Fat: No cat is stronger than a Bookbot€¦unless the Bookbots are out of shape! And with little crime to fight, our heroes have become just that. Grandpa Bernie Cleans Up: When the dogs join Helen and T.D. to clean Grandpa Bernie's garage, they meet Candy, an elderly dog who claims she was bit by a ball from outer space!

11. Martha's Sweater/The Mystery of the Missing Dinosaur

November 17, 2014

Martha's Sweater : A dog in a sweater? Not on Martha's watch. But what can she do when Grandma Lucille presents her with a neatly knitted pullover? The Mystery of the Missing Dinosaur: T.D.'s day starts like any other. But when he passes by a toy that looks suspiciously like one he used to own, he's pulled into a mystery that even he couldn't dream up.

10. Alice Tells a Story/Pirates and Princesses

June 17, 2014

Alice Tells a Story: When Alice tells the story of how she got Nelson, her class is confused. Pirates and Princesses: Princesses Carolina, Alice and Helen needeth a castle. Skipper Truman and First Mate T.D. are scouring the land for a ship. The problem: Helen only has one tree house.

9. The Return of Ralph/Little Bo's Sheep

November 14, 2013

The Return of Ralph: Buying a bigger TV usually means a better entertainment experience. For the Lorraine's, it means the return of Ralph, the conniving duck! Little Bo's Sheep: Martha can't figure out why there's a sheep in her kitchen until Bo, a border collie, rushes in to explain that they got lost on their way to a herding festival.

8. Stanley Saves the Day/Milo Goes for Gold

November 11, 2013

Stanley Saves the Day: Kenan Thompson guest stars as Truman's cousin, Stanley, whose obsession with watching movies tends to get on his cousin's nerves. Milo Goes for Gold: Milo never wins anything. Tired of being trophyless and second-bested by his friends, he devises a way to triumph by making up his own games.

7. Mouse Patrol/The Big Knockover

November 12, 2013

Mouse Patrol: Mice have invaded the neighborhood and Martha's here to help. Her rodent-ridding skills are superb, but once she gets to know these friendly, furry nomads the job gets complicated. The Big Knockover: Trash cans are being knocked down across Wagstaff City and Mrs. Demson knows just who to blame: dogs.

6. Martha's Puppy/The Cheating Chum Caper

June 27, 2013

Martha's Puppy: Martha feels it's high time to get a puppy, but the family disagrees. Even Jake knows that two dogs is plenty. The Cheating Chum Caper: Inspired by her favorite mystery novel, Heroic Helen is on the hunt for trouble. When she notices TD's grades have suddenly improved and spies him meeting secretly with Martha and Francois, things get personal.

5. My Mother the Dog/Martha's Must-Have

November 13, 2013

My Mother the Dog: Inspired by Ronald's parrot, Martha starts doing impersonations. But when she starts answering phone calls in Mariella's voice, she gets a bit more than she bargained for€¦ Martha's Must-Have: When Martha finds out that wearing a Courageous Collie Carlo Collar makes people give you food, she has to have one.

4. The Puppy Show/Never Forget to Remember

June 26, 2013

The Puppy Show: TV producer Laslo Huckey knows just what people want to watch: puppies. But puppies doing what? Never Forget to Remember: It's the first day of spring and everybody wants to play their favorite outdoor game, Kickup! Only, where's the ball?

3. The Puppy Tooth Fairy/Martha's Blue Period

June 25, 2013

The Puppy Tooth Fairy: Martha is hit with a stark realization: the Tooth Fairy doesn't like dogs. Determined to right a wrong, Martha and Skits bound boldly into the night as the Puppy Tooth Fairies. Martha's Blue Period: It's impossible. It's unthinkable. It's unbearable. Helen is leaving Martha and going to art camp.

2. Puppy Skits/Dinosaurs in Trouble!

June 24, 2013

Puppy Skits: Can a dog break through the space-time continuum? T.D. thinks so. Dinosaurs in Trouble!: Due to a lack of funds, the museum's fossil exhibit is closing and Milo and Truman are devastated. What's more fun than fossils? Can the Mesozoic enthusiasts find a way to save the dinos?

1. Too Many Marthas/Too Much Martha

February 4, 2013

Too Many Marthas: When Martha is asked to sing at an animal rescue fundraiser, she's thrilled. But on the day of the concert, Martha gets mixed up with another Martha! Too Much Martha: Martha's constant pursuit of snacks has added some extra pounds and the vet says she needs to lose some weight.

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Where to Watch Martha Speaks

Martha Speaks is available for streaming on the PBS Kids website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Martha Speaks on demand at Hoopla and Apple TV.