Kratts' Creatures is a children's television program on PBS. The show was hosted by the Kratt Brothers, Chris and Martin. It also featured Shannon Duff as Allison Baldwin and Ron Rubin as the voice of an animated anthropomorphic dinosaur. The show introduced its viewers to the world of animals. 50 episodes were produced in total. The show ran for only one season on PBS from June 3, 1996 until August 9, 1996. Then after cancellation, aired reruns until June 9, 2000. It also aired reruns on PBS Kids Go! from October 2006 to May 2008. Due to its popularity the show inspired an unofficial spinoff, Zoboomafoo, another show created by the Kratts, which premiered on January 25, 1999.
★ 8.3/1019961 season
Cast: Ron Rubin, Chris Kratt, Martin Kratt
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Season 1
50 episodes
- 1. Big Five, Little FiveChris and Martin seek the Big Five animals in South Africa: the elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard. It turns into a search for the little animals: the elephant shrew, rhino beetle, ant lion, buffalo weaver and leopard tortoise.CC30minJun 3, 1996
- 2. City CrittersAlready Chris and Martin cross the border to find falcons, beavers, foxes, and coyotes in the urban world.CC30minJun 4, 1996
- 3. SharksJumping at the chance to compete with Discovery Channel, Chris and Martin go to the Caribbean to dispel myths about sharks. They have an ideal shark expert to help them.CC30minJun 5, 1996
- 4. Running with Wild DogsWhere are the African wild dogs? Martin takes to the jeep and Chris to a helicopter to find them.CC30minJun 6, 1996
- 5. In Search of the Tasmanian TigerA diary belonging to Allison's grandfather and great-uncle sends the Kratt brothers halfway around the world to look for the elusive Tasmanian ""Tiger.""CC30minJun 7, 1996
- 6. The Great DefendersThe brothers find effective animal defenses, with Martin getting the worst of these exchanges.CC30minJun 10, 1996
- 7. Pan Troglodytes: An In-Depth AnalysisThe chimpanzee is on tap for this program. Chris and Martin watch baby chimps trained for returning to the wild.CC30minJun 11, 1996
- 8. The Great CanadiansOut in the Great White North, the Kratt brothers carry a canoe throughout their search for Canadian wildlife.CC30minJun 12, 1996
- 9. Rain Forests: Under the CanopyIn an attempt to help Allison finish her school report, the Kratt brothers do the obligatory program from inside a canopy in a Costa Rican rain forest.CC30minJun 13, 1996
- 10. Creatures of the NightChris and Martin are in Australia in search of nocturnal animals. During the night, they enter a cave in search for the elusive ghost bat.CC30minJun 14, 1996
- 11. Elephants 1: Educating EmilyThe Kratts appear in an elephant orphanage in Kenya. It's their job to help prepare three baby elephants for their re-entry into the wild.CC30minJun 17, 1996
- 12. Elephants 2: Wild Elephants Couldn't Drag Me AwayChris and Martin observe wild elephants to preview what's in store for Emily (the baby elephant from the previous episode).CC30minJun 18, 1996
- 13. Weird CreaturesWeirdness is in the eye of the beholder, or the species. This Chris and Martin learn when they go searching for what they think is the ultimate in weirdness: egg-laying mammals.CC30minJun 19, 1996
- 14. Planet of the DolphinOut in the Caribbean, Chris and Martin look for dolphins. Both brothers are particularly interesting in echo-location.CC30minJun 20, 1996
- 15. The Great Bear ShowA camping trip in Canada drives Chris and Martin to see the great bear and, in particular, how it gets food.CC30minJun 21, 1996
- 16. Mgobo of Baboon MountainChris and Martin adopt different strategies for studying the lives of baboons in Africa.CC30minJun 24, 1996
- 17. The How ShowIt's Allison's job to scour the city to find people who want the Kratts to answer creature questions. People ask about snakes, squirrels, and tails.CC30minJun 25, 1996
- 18. Kickboxing KangaroosIt's a dirty job, but the Kratts have to do it, calling the play-by-play for a mob of wild kangaroos kicking and scratching for survival.CC30minJun 26, 1996
- 19. The Giant Bug Invasion!!Chris and Martin take Allison with them in this spoof of 1950s sci-fi horror films. They must regain a wide collection of bugs before they take over the world.CC30minJun 27, 1996
- 20. Heavyweights of Africa!Chris and Martin want to see an African rhino, but his habitat is guarded by crocodiles and the hippopotamus.CC30minJun 28, 1996
- 21. The Redcoats Are Coming!Chris and Martin chase foxes and end up being chased by foxhounds.CC30minJul 1, 1996
- 22. The Cow ShowIt's not the cow you think. Chris and Martin are off to the Florida Everglades in an effort to help save the manatee.CC30minJul 2, 1996
- 23. Maximum Cheetah VelocityThe cheetah may run fast, but as the Kratt brothers discover, its light body weight does have its disadvantages.CC30minJul 3, 1996
- 24. Wild Ponies!At Chincoteague, Virginia, Chris and Martin try to mix with the wild ponies by teaming up in a horse costume.CC30minJul 4, 1996
- 25. Who's Who?The Kratt brothers span through millions of years to trace the evolution of animals.CC30minJul 5, 1996
- 26. Arribala 1: The Sea Turtle InvasionThe Kratts are on the coast of Costa Rica, waiting for thousands of sea turtles to swim ashore and lay eggs on the beach. But distractions await the Kratts at virtually every stage.CC30minJul 8, 1996
- 27. Arribala 2: Running the GauntletIt isn't easy being a baby sea turtle. Martin and Chris see another menagerie of animal distractions try to thwart the sea turtles on their march to the sea.CC30minJul 9, 1996
- 28. Around Australia in Eight DaysChris and Martin take the challenge to duplicate the quick tour of Australia taken long ago by Spanish explorer Don Estoban.CC30minJul 10, 1996
- 29. Hyenas Are Cool!The Kratts spend the night in Africa, intent to dispel the myths some people have about the hyena.CC30minJul 11, 1996
- 30. Mungu's RevengeWhatever Mungu is, that's just one of the fantastic stories told on a dark night at the Creature Club.CC30minJul 12, 1996
- 31. Creature RescueChris and Martin are active in the Creature Rescue Unit to help injured wildlife throughout North America. As a part of their task, the Kratts go to a wildlife nursery.CC30minJul 15, 1996
- 32. Lion, King of the Beasts?Chris starts the proceedings as a caveman, out to see what animal is the king of all beasts. Since the lion has been suggested by the unknowing public, Chris and Martin must observe lions to reveal the truth.CC30minJul 16, 1996
- 33. Marshmania!The Kratts crash a hot-air balloon and are forced to forage in a marsh, where a veritable banquet for all sorts of creatures awaits.CC30minJul 17, 1996
- 34. Why?A new Internet page called CreatureNet is brimming with kids' questions about why creatures behave the way they do.CC30minJul 18, 1996
- 35. Koalas and Wombats: The Untold StoryChris crashes into the habitat of a koala bear. Martin collides with the resourceful wombat. These are dissimilar creatures with similar looks and lifestyles.CC30minJul 19, 1996
- 36. Backyard BanditsChris and Martin take Allison on a camping night just outside the Creature Club, and find out just how the raccoon has adapted to living in the human environment.CC30minJul 22, 1996
- 37. Hanging with the MonkeysChris and Martin return to the rain forest in Costa Rica to find multiple species of monkeys, learning the advantage that a monkey without a tail has.CC30minJul 23, 1996
- 38. The Best of the BestChris and Martin go on a fiery observation through the animal spectrum to see if that special something abot our favorite creatures is superior to another's special quality.CC30minJul 24, 1996
- 39. Polyp Power!Chris and Martin are back down under, witnessing the Great Barrier Reef. To their dismay, not all about the rref is golden.CC30minJul 25, 1996
- 40. Wings!Via multiple historical perspectives, Chris and Martin take up an aerial view on the flight of birds.CC30minJul 26, 1996
- 41. Phantom WolvesJust what is the truth about wolves? Chris and Martin try to lure wolves from their campsite in the Great Canadian North. One group does seek the other, of course, but we're not sure who's on the trail and who's being traced.CC30minJul 29, 1996
- 42. Australia: Land of Mystery and IntrigueChris and Martin ride a chronological toimeline of the animals that came to Australia over the centuries.CC30minJul 30, 1996
- 43. Leopard: Prince of StealthMartin and Chris are in Africa, on the search for the lone-hunting leopard. In a land where only the strong survive, the Kratts and Allison learn that predators and prey ultimately help each other.CC30minJul 31, 1996
- 44. When?How do animals factor in the time of day or year? That's the puzzle Chris and Martin set out to solve.CC30minAug 1, 1996
- 45. Parched and Thirsty in the OutbackBack in the Australian outback, Chris and Martin run out of water. They must follow the standards of creatures that inhabit the Australian desert.CC30minAug 2, 1996
- 46. Gatorglades!During a game of golf, the Kratts encounter alligators in the Florida Everglades.CC30minAug 5, 1996
- 47. Spots and Stripes ForeverChris and Martin are back in an African savannah to learn how camouflage is standard defense for several creatures.CC30minAug 6, 1996
- 48. 3 Cool Cats!Chris and Martin follow tracks to determine what cat wrought havoc in a barn in North America.CC30minAug 7, 1996
- 49. Where?A lot of curiosities deal with where creatures are found and not found. Chris and Martin answer several questions fielded by The Public.CC30minAug 8, 1996
- 50. Around Africa in Eight HoursAllison has lost her computer records on Africa. Chris and Martin have only eight hours to try and revisit all the places they had been to during the series.CC30minAug 9, 1996
Kratts' Creatures
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Kratts' Creatures is a children's television program on PBS. The show was hosted by the Kratt Brothers, Chris and Martin. It also featured Shannon Duff as Allison Baldwin and Ron Rubin as the voice of an animated anthropomorphic dinosaur. The show introduced its viewers to the world of animals. 50 episodes were produced in total. The show ran for only one season on PBS from June 3, 1996 until August 9, 1996. Then after cancellation, aired reruns until June 9, 2000. It also aired reruns on PBS Kids Go! from October 2006 to May 2008. Due to its popularity the show inspired an unofficial spinoff, Zoboomafoo, another show created by the Kratts, which premiered on January 25, 1999.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Chris Kratt, Martin Kratt
- Cast
- Ron Rubin, Chris Kratt, Martin Kratt
- Studio
- Earth Creatures Company, Maryland Public Television, Paragon Entertainment Corporation
