Thomas and Friends Season 1 (2002 PBS Kids airing)

Between September 9 and October 31, 2002, here is Season 1 of Thomas and Friends with 39 episodes composed of three Stories and three songs with lyrics, while the UK Nick Jr. airing has five stories from the first five seasons in over 26 episodes each. Proof of note, the season is unrestored, and the character introduction segment is told by George Carlin for Episodes 1-24, and Alec Baldwin for Episodes 25-39. The Season 6 intro and Season 5 outro are for all 39 episodes. This season of 3 stories and three songs with lyrics, along with the 2003-2004 season, was also broadcast on Universal Kids in 2020 during the USA. When this was broadcast on Universal Kids, it uses the Season 6 intro and Season 5 outro between the Character introductions, passing by sequences and stories and songs, with the A Britt Allcroft Company Production for HiT Entertainment logo at the end after the Season 5 outro. Also, the Season 6 intro has the Thomas and Friends logo at the start. It would also appear on HBO Family/Max, along with the 2003-2004 season.

Episode 1: Thomas Gets Tricked / Come Out, Henry! / Thomas and Bertie's Great Race

Synopsis

• Thomas lands into trouble with Gordon / Henry is locked in a tunnel / Thomas races Bertie.

Songs

1. Thomas' Anthem
2. Really Useful Engine
3. Let's Have A Race

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 2: A Big Day For Thomas / Edward Helps Out / Terence The Tractor

Synopsis

• Thomas tries to pull a train / Edward helps Gordon / Thomas meets Terence.

Songs

1. The Island Song
2. Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
3. The Snow Song

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 3: Trouble For Thomas / Tenders and Turntables / A Bad Day For Sir Handel

Synopsis

• Thomas has difficulties with freight cars / Henry, Gordon and James go on strike / Sir Handel has a bad time.

Songs

1. Accidents Will Happen
2. It's Great To Be An Engine
3. Come For The Ride

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 4: Thomas Saves The Day / Trouble In The Shed / Rusty Helps Peter Sam

Synopsis

• Thomas rescues James / Percy is brought to help Edward / Peter Sam breaks his funnel.

Songs

1. Sir Topham Hatt
2. Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover
3. Night Train

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 5: Thomas and The Conductor / Henry's Special Coal / Toby The Tram Engine

Synopsis

• Thomas leaves the Conductor by accident / Henry needs special Welsh Coal / Toby and Henrietta are introduced.

Songs

1. Thomas' Anthem
2. Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
3. Toby

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 6: Double Trouble / Saved From Scrap / Duck Takes Charge

Synopsis

• Thomas shares a coal fallout with Percy / Edward rescues Trevor / Duck is brought to help Percy.

Songs

1. The Island Song
2. Really Useful Engine
3. Gone Fishing

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 7: Thomas Breaks The Rules / Granpuff / Percy Proves A Point

Synopsis

• Thomas gets into trouble with the police / Duke, Stuart and Falcon are introduced / Percy races Harold.

Songs

1. It's Great To Be An Engine
2. Sir Topham Hatt
3. Harold The Helicopter

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 8: Bertie's Chase / James Learns A Lesson / Sleeping Beauty

Synopsis

• Bertie has to look for Edward / James has a rough time with coaches / Duke is found sleeping in a shed.

Songs

1. Percy's Seaside Trip
2. Accidents Will Happen
3. Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 9: A New Friend For Thomas / Henry To The Rescue / Bulldog

Synopsis

• Thomas befriends Trevor / Henry is free from the tunnel / Duke teaches Falcon some manners.

Songs

1. Come For The Ride
2. Night Train
3. Let's Have A Race

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 10: Thomas Comes To Breakfast / You Can't Win / Donald and Douglas

Synopsis

• Thomas is an uninvited guests / Duke beats Stuart / Donald and Douglas are introduced.

Songs

1. Thomas' Anthem
2. The Island Song
3. It's Great To Be An Engine

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 11: The Runaway / Foolish Freight Cars / Rock 'N' Roll

Synopsis

• Thomas has difficulties with the brakes / James pulls freight cars / Duncan redoes Rock 'N' Roll.

Songs

1. Toby
2. Sir Topham Hatt
3. Accidents Will Happen

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 12: Percy Runs Away / The Deputation / The Flying Kipper

Synopsis

• Percy flees for his life / Donald and Douglas worry about being sent away / Henry has a midnight adventure.

Songs

1. Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
2. Gone Fishing
3. The Snow Song

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 13: Whistles and Sneezes / Pop Goes The Diesel / Four Little Engines

Synopsis

• Henry learns to sneeze at the right time / Diesel visits Duck / Skarloey learns to be Old Faithful.

Songs

1. Night Train
2. Percy's Seaside Trip
3. It's Great To Be An Engine

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 14: Gordon Takes A Dip / Diesel's Devious Deed / Percy's Ghostly Trick

Synopsis

• Gordon falls into a ditch / Diesel lies to break Duck's heart / Percy scares Thomas.

Songs

1. Thomas' Anthem
2. Sir Topham Hatt
3. Let's Have A Race

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 15: Better Late Than Never / Home At Last / A Cow On The Line

Synopsis

• Thomas issues with lateness / Skarloey finds Duncan in a tunnel / Edward has bovine.

Songs

1. Accidents Will Happen
2. Come For The Ride
3. Donald's Duck

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 16: Old Iron / Special Funnel / Daisy

Synopsis

• Edward saves James's life / Peter Sam gets a new funnel / Daisy takes Thomas's place.

Songs

1. Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover
2. Gone Fishing
3. Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 17: The Diseasel / Steam Roller / A Scarf For Percy

Synopsis

• Bill and Ben meet BoCo / Sir Handel loses to George / Percy wishes for a scarf.

Songs

1. The Island Song
2. Really Useful Engine
3. The Snow Song

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 18: Wrong Road / Passengers and Polish / Woolly Bear

Synopsis

• Gordon is diverted on the branch line by accident / Duncan grows jealous of polishing / Percy is hairy.

Songs

1. Percy's Seaside Trip
2. Thomas' Anthem
3. It's Great To Be An Engine

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 19: Edward's Exploit / Gallant Old Engine / Donald's Duck

Synopsis

• Edward has a trip / Rheneas saves the railway / Donald finds a duck.

Songs

1. Let's Have A Race
2. Sir Topham Hatt
3. Donald's Duck

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 20: Percy's Promise / Rusty To The Rescue / Henry's Forest

Synopsis

• Percy has a daring promise before the storm / Rusty rescues Stepney / Henry wants to restore the forest.

Songs

1. Really Useful Engine
2. Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
3. Come For The Ride

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 21: Thomas, Percy and The Mail Train / Thomas and Stepney / Mavis

Synopsis

• Thomas and Percy run their Mail Train on schedule / Thomas befriends Stepney / Mavis is introduced.

Songs

1. Night Train
2. Toby
3. Accidents Will Happen

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 22: Time For Trouble / Train Stops Play / Thomas, Percy and The Dragon

Synopsis

• Toby had to get James's help / Stepney meets Caroline / Thomas scares Percy with a dragon.

Songs

1. The Island Song
2. Gone Fishing
3. It's Great To Be An Engine

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 23: Henry and The Elephant / Toby's Tightrope / Diesel Does It Again

Synopsis

• Henry discovers an elephant / Toby faces a tightrope / Diesel causes trouble for Percy and Duck.

Songs

1. Percy's Seaside Trip
2. Really Useful Engine
3. Let's Have A Race

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 24: Thomas Meets The Queen / One Good Turn / Escape!

Synopsis

• Thomas gets to meet a queen / Bill and Ben take turns / Douglas rescues Oliver and Toad.

Songs

1. Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover
2. The Snow Song
3. Come For The Ride

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 25: All At Sea / Bye George! / Rusty and The Boulder

Synopsis

• Duck has his wish come true / George gets into trouble / Rusty meets his match.

Songs

1. Harold The Helicopter
2. Donald's Duck
3. Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.

Episode 26: James Goes Buzz, Buzz / Lady Hatt's Birthday Party / Cranky Bugs

Synopsis

• James develops his fear of bees / Sir Topham Hatt must get to his wife's birthday / Cranky causes trouble for Thomas and Percy.

Songs

1. Night Train
2. Sir Topham Hatt
3. Accidents Will Happen

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.

Episode 27: Percy and The Signal / Double Teething Troubles / Trust Thomas

Synopsis

• Percy learns about signals / Bill and Ben meet a Diesel / Thomas has trustworthiness.

Songs

1. Gone Fishing
2. Thomas' Anthem
3. Percy's Seaside Trip

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.

Episode 28: Thomas and The Special Letter / Oliver Owns Up / Snow

Synopsis

• Thomas learns about a letter / Oliver deals with freight cars / Skarloey survives the snow.

Songs

1. The Island Song
2. Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover
3. The Snow Song

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.

Episode 29: Tender Engines / Horrid Lorry / Special Attraction

Synopsis

• Henry and Gordon learn about personalities / Lorries invade the Island of Sodor / Percy encounters Bulstrode.

Songs

1. Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
2. Toby
3. Let's Have A Race

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.

Episode 30: Bulgy / Heroes / Bowled Out

Synopsis

• Bulgy causes trouble for Duck and Oliver / Bill and Ben become heroes / A diesel interrupts Stepney's last day.

Songs

1. Donald's Duck
2. Night Train
3. Accidents Will Happen

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin.

Episode 31: Bulls Eyes / Happy Ever After / Toad Stands By

Synopsis

• Daisy crosses paths with a bull / Percy takes Old Slowcoach to a wedding / Oliver deals with Scruffy under Toad's advice.

Songs

1. Really Useful Engine
2. Gone Fishing
3. Come For The Ride

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.

Episode 32: Percy, James and The Fruitful Day / Toby's Discovery / Fish

Synopsis

• Percy lands himself into a sticky situation / Toby has a legend / Duck endures a fishy smell.

Songs

1. Toby
2. Harold The Helicopter
3. It's Great To Be An Engine

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.

Episode 33: Mind That Bike / A Better View For Gordon / Stepney Gets Lost

Synopsis

• Percy befriends Tom Tipper the Postman / Gordon makes a panoramic view / Stepney has a nighttime adventure.

Songs

1. The Island Song
2. Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover
3. Percy's Seaside Trip

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.

Episode 34: James and The Trouble With Trees / Gordon and The Gremlin / Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday

Synopsis

• James finds a tree on the line / Gordon has a canine experience / Sir Topham Hatt takes a long break.

Songs

1. Night Train
2. Sir Topham Hatt
3. Donald's Duck

Trivia

• Narrated by Alec Baldwin.

Episode 35: Something In The Air / Toby and The Flood / Busy Going Backwards

Synopsis

• Henry ignores Thomas' warning / Toby is swept away / Toad goes on a wild ride.

Songs

1. Toby
2. Let's Have A Race
3. Really Useful Engine

Trivia

• Narrated by Alec Baldwin.

Episode 36: A Proud Day For James / Haunted Henry / Thomas, Percy and Old Slowcoach

Synopsis

• James takes Gordon's express / Henry has a ghostly adventure / Thomas and Percy rescue Old Slowcoach.

Songs

1. The Snow Song
2. Harold The Helicopter
3. Thomas' Anthem

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.

Episode 37: Put Upon Percy / Peter Sam and The Refreshment Lady / A Close Shave For Duck

Synopsis

• Percy has an unlucky day / Peter Sam leaves the Refreshment Lady by accident / Duck survives a close shave.

Songs

1. Gone Fishing
2. Percy's Seaside Trip
3. Accidents Will Happen

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.

Episode 38: Thomas and The Rumors / Duncan Gets Spooked / A Big Surprise For Percy

Synopsis

• Thomas hears rumors / Duncan gets a fright of his life / Percy endures a wild car chase.

Songs

1. Harold The Helicopter
2. Come For The Ride
3. The Island Song

Trivia

• Narrated by Alec Baldwin.

Episode 39: Baa! / James In A Mess / Thomas and Percy's Mountain Adventure

Synopsis

• Percy meets a hungry ram / James has a dirty accident / Thomas and Percy save the village on Christmas.

Songs

1. Toby
2. Donald's Duck
3. The Snow Song

Trivia

• Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.

See Also

• Thomas and Friends Season 2 (2003-2004 PBS Kids airing)
• Thomas and Friends Season 3 (2004 Discovery Kids USA airing)
• Thomas and Friends Season 4 (2005 Discovery Kids USA airing)
• Thomas and Friends Season 5 (2006 Discovery Kids USA airing)
• Thomas and Friends Season 6 (2007 Discovery Kids USA airing)
• Thomas and Friends Season 7 (2008 Discovery Kids USA airing)
• Thomas and Friends Season 8 (2010-2011 Hub Network airing)
• Thomas and Friends Season 9 (2011 Hub Network airing)
• Thomas and Friends Season 10 (2012 Hub Network airing)
• Thomas and Friends Season 11 (2013 Hub Network airing)
• Thomas and Friends Season 12 (2014 Discovery Family airing)
• Thomas and Friends Season 13 (2015 Discovery Family airing)
• Thomas and Friends Season 14 (2016 Discovery Family airing)
• Thomas and Friends Season 15 (2017 Discovery Family airing)
• Thomas and Friends Season 16 (2018-2019 Discovery Family airing)