Gullah Gullah Island (Season 1)

Rain, Rain Go Away (Episode 1)

Writer: Fracaswell Hyman

Air date: 1994-10-24

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: It's raining, it's boring...but not on Gullah Gullah Island. When the kids put their heads together they come up with exciting ways to occupy themselves indoors on a rainy day.

Ron's Birthday (Episode 2)

Writer: Jeffrey M. Solomon

Air date: 1994-10-25

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: Ron's in for a huge surprise as Natalie and the kids prepare a secret celebration for his birthday. Shaina and her friend Sara make presents for Ron out of clay, but will James find the right gift for his Dad?

Charleston Market (Episode 3)

Writer: Fracaswell Hyman

Air date: 1994-10-26

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: A trip off Gullah Gullah Island to the bustling Charleston Market is the occasion for visits with a woodcarver, a basketweaver, and for Natalie to sell her beautiful dolls.

Gullah Gullah Island Day (Episode 4)

Writer: Fracaswell Hyman

Air date: 1994-11-02

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: Join Ron, Natalie, and kids as they come together with their friends for an outdoor celebration of the rich heritage of Gullah Gullah Island. Song, dance, and games, not to mention some delicious down-home cooking fill the day.

Going Places (Episode 5)

Writer: Susan Kim

Air date: 1994-11-04

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: On the move--planes, trains, automobiles, donkeys, elephants...everything but the family van, which won't start when Ron, Natalie, and James try to go on a trip.

Please Don't Eat the Alstons (Episode 6)

Writer: Jeffrey M. Solomon

Air date: 1994-11-07

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: Biscuits, cookies, broccoli, fresh fruit and other treats are on the menu in this mouth-watering episode which includes a fun-filled trip to the Gullah Gullah Island supermarket and an appearance by a superhero made out of okra.

The Green Show (Episode 7)

Writer: Susan Kim

Air date: 1994-11-09

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: Shaina's going to plant her first seedlings in the family garden, so Natalie takes her to visit their friend and neighbor Farmer Holmes. Farmer Holmes gives Shaina a crash course in gardening.

The Binyah Binyah Polliwog Show (Episode 8)

Writer: Fracaswell Hyman

Air date: 1994-11-14

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: When James gets angry with Binyah Binyah Polliwog, the poor creature gets upset and runs away. Binyah Binyah's absence triggers heartfelt memories of the fun and the love he's brought into their lives.

Rhythm & Rhyme All the Time (Episode 9)

Air date: 1994-11-17

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: Flower, shower; Spring, swing; Cat, hat--on Gullah Gullah Island the beat goes on as rhyming fever spreads like wildfire among the Alstons and their friends.

Baby Animals (Episode 10)

Writer: Carin Greenberg Baker

Air date: 1994-11-28

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: When Natalie goes through a basket of James' and Shaina's baby clothes, thoughts on Gullah Gullah island turn to babies and little things. Marisol and Armando show off their new pet chicks and they learn about baby birds.

The School Show (Episode 11)

Air date: 1994-11-30

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: Shaina's always been curious about what the older kids do in school all day, and finally she and her friend Sara are getting to visit a real kindergarten.

Relaciones Familares (Episode 12)

Writer: Fracaswell Hyman

Air date: 1994-12-02

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: The Alstons house on Gullah Gullah Island is a family kind of place, where friends and even polliwogs are invited to make themselves at home.

James' Treasure Box (Episode 13)

Writer: Fracaswell Hyman

Air date: 1994-12-06

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: Lobster claws and old spark plugs--these are some of the weird things collector James carries around in a tattered shoebox and a trip to the beach with Ranger Mike yields even more "treasures". Ron and Natalie decide it's time James had a proper place to keep his things.

Say What?! (Episode 14)

Writer: Eric Weiner

Air date: 1994-12-08

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: On a quiet day on Gullah Gullah island, Natalie likes to cover her eyes and just listen to the sounds around her--chirping birds, an airplane overhead, breaking glass.

Carnival (Episode 15)

Writer: Pat Cummings

Air date: 1994-12-12

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: When Juana brings gifts of musical instruments back from Puerto Rico, everybody decides that a dress-up Carnival is the only way to go. Imaginatins run wild as folks come up with outrageous disguises.

Oops! (Episode 16)

Air date: 1994-12-14

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: Everybody makes mistakes, and the folks on Gullah Gullah Island are no exception. After a series of mishaps Vanessa and James learn that mistakes are just a part of life, and that people don't love you any less if you mess up.

Yes I Can (Episode 17)

Air date: 1994-11-03

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: Kids and neighbors have witnessed Fred committing petty crimes, but Fred declares his innocence. Could there be an evil version of Fred running around?