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COLLECTION · Series · 1989

Babar

Inspired by Jean de Brunhoff and Laurent de Brunhoff's beloved children's books, this animated series tells Babar's life story from the elephant king's point of view, reliving his early days as a young pachyderm with important lessons to learn.

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* 6.3 (74)AnimationFamilyCanada · France
Countries
Canada · France
Studios
CBC Television · K2 · NBC · Canal+ · Ministère de la culture · Ellipsanime Productions · The Clifford Ross Company · CBC · Global Television Network · Téléfilm Canada
Runtime
26 min/ep
Age rating
TV-G
Release
03/01/1989
Score
6.3 / 10 (74)
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2 episodes · 1989
Episode 1. The Movie
1989-07-28

Babar: The Movie is a 1989 drawn-animated film made by Canada's Nelvana Limited and France's Ellipse Programme, and distributed by New Line Cinema. It is based on the characters of Jean de Brunhoff's eponymous children's books, and was a…

Episode 2. King of the Elephants
1999-02-26

Babar: King of the Elephants is a 1998 animated film made by Nelvana Limited and released in theaters in Canada by Alliance Communications and in the U.S. straight to video by HBO Home Video. Based on Jean de Brunhoff's book series, it is…

Season 1
Season 1
13 episodes · 1989
Babar's First Step
Episode 1. Babar's First Step
1989-01-03

This story begins to tell the classic tale of Babar's early life with his mother and all the other elephants in the jungle, and how his life is shattered when a hunter kills his Mother and he must cope on his own.

City Ways
Episode 2. City Ways
1989-01-10

Forced to run away from the jungle by the Hunter, Babar makes his way to the City only to find it just as dangerous and confusing. Motherless and alone, Babar is befriended by the Old Lady, who tries to teach him how to fit into her…

Babar Returns
Episode 3. Babar Returns
1989-01-17

Babar leaves the Old Lady and City to return to the jungle so he can bring the other elephants his newfound knowledge. However, he discovers that despite the fact that his old friends are still running from the Hunter, they resist trying…

The City of Elephants
Episode 4. The City of Elephants
1989-01-24

As the Elephants' new King, Babar's first decree is to build a city for all the elephants. However, not only does Babar have to contend with the fact that Lord Rataxes is also trying to build a city, his own obsession to see his dream…

Babar's Triumph
Episode 5. Babar's Triumph
1989-01-31

When the Hunter returns to threaten Babar's kingdom, Babar faces his greatest challenge as King when he unites Lord Rataxes and everyone in the jungle in an all out effort to fight the Hunter and repel him for once and for all.

Babar's Choice
Episode 6. Babar's Choice
1989-02-07

At an important palace ball, Babar's advisors Cornelius and Pompadour jeopardize Babar's relationship with Celeste by forcing Babar to take the visiting dignitary's daughter to the dance instead of her.

Race to the Moon
Episode 7. Race to the Moon
1989-02-14

Babar's hopes of rebuilding an old theater dedicated to his mother are jeopardized when all his subjects get caught up trying to build a rocketship in a silly attempt to beat Lord Rataxes to the moon.

No Place Like Home
Episode 8. No Place Like Home
1989-02-21 · 23 min

Babar decides to let a young circus boy live in the palace, but when the boy regrets his decision and wants to return to his circus home, he discovers it might be too late since the circus has been captured by Lord Rataxes.

An Elephant's Best Friend
Episode 9. An Elephant's Best Friend
1989-02-28

Times are hard for Babar when Lord Rataxes stops all pomegranate shipments from reaching Celesteville. However, when Babar finds a pet warthog in the jungle, Rataxes suddenly says he's willing to negotiate. What Babar doesn't realize is…

The Show Must Go On
Episode 10. The Show Must Go On
1989-03-07 · 23 min

When Babar organizes a world class ballet to be performed in Celesteville, the star of the show, a temperamental prima ballerina, makes problems for his friends in the cast and crew and turns Babar's production into a disaster.

To Duet Or Not to Duet
Episode 11. To Duet Or Not to Duet
1989-03-14

Babar is scheduled to perform a duet with a great pianist at a concert. However, he refuses to admit that the piece of music is too hard for him, so he procrastinates practicing until he feels so guilty that it begins to affect his job as…

The Missing Crown Affair
Episode 12. The Missing Crown Affair
1989-03-21

When Babar's crown goes missing, amateur sleuth Zephir decides to help Babar solve the mystery. However they both get panicky when all the clues point out that Babar's closest friends stole the crown as the first step to taking over his…

The Phantom
Episode 13. The Phantom
1989-03-28

When Babar discovers that the ‘Phantom' in an abandoned theater is really a lonely Old Musician who lives there, Babar decides to try and help him come out of seclusion. Unfortunately, the Phantom resents the meddling and scares Babar's…

Season 2
Season 2
13 episodes · 1989
Between Friends
Episode 1. Between Friends
1989-08-21

When Zephir and Celeste have an accident they soon find themselves battling out their trial in court. Babar is caught in the middle, forced to be the Judge of who is guilty of causing the mishap.

School Days
Episode 2. School Days
1989-08-28

King Babar recalls a time when he was a young boy living in the City. Babar and his friends were picked on by the school bullies and made to feel like outcasts because they all looked 'different'.

Peer Pressure
Episode 3. Peer Pressure
1989-09-04

King Babar recalls having to make a tough decision between loyalty to friendship and loyalty to the law, when a group of boys he knows are about to cause trouble at a local junkyard.

Tour De Celesteville
Episode 4. Tour De Celesteville
1989-09-11

An annual bike race is about to take place and Babar has selected Arthur to be his teammate for the event. However, when Babar learns that too very fast athletes are also competing in the race, he decides to use unorthodox tactics in…

Monkey Business
Episode 5. Monkey Business
1989-09-18

Babar has been troubled as of late, as he’s learnt that Zephir is too busy fooling around to take his duties as a Royal Guard seriously. In an attempt to teach him a lesson, Babar decides to play a prank of his own, though he soon learns…

The Gift
Episode 6. The Gift
1989-09-25

Babar goes out of his 'way' to find the Old Lady a unique gift for her birthday.... the tail feather of the "Way Out Bird" who can only be found on top of the treacherous "Way Out Peak".

Rhino War
Episode 7. Rhino War
1989-10-02

When Babar fails to fill out the proper papers to ship fairground supplies through Rhinoland, a General in Rataxes' army uses this as an excuse to declare war on Celesteville.

Elephant Express
Episode 8. Elephant Express
1989-10-09 · 23 min

When Rataxes refuses to let Babar build a railway through Rhinoland, Babar is forced to detour through a jungle inhabited by a strange monster known as the 'Polomoche'.

Conga the Terrible
Episode 9. Conga the Terrible
1989-10-16

Cornelius believes that he's becoming quite useless, when his age causes Babar and his friend to get shipwrecked on an island that's home to a monstrous gorilla.

King Tuttle's Vote
Episode 10. King Tuttle's Vote
1989-10-23

Rataxes 'king-naps' King Tuttle, the Tortoise King, so he cannot sign Babar's treaty that would force Rataxes to stop dumping garbage into the river.

The Intruder
Episode 11. The Intruder
1989-10-30

King Babar's children decide to help their father overcome one of his problems by telling him about the time when they thought there was a monster in the Palace.

Double the Guards
Episode 12. Double the Guards
1989-11-06

The Royal Guard must do everything they can to protect the King and Queen, though when rumors are spread that an assassin is going to try to take Babar’s life, Pompadour and Cornelius decide to stay by their sire at every moment, though…

Remember When...?
Episode 13. Remember When...?
1989-11-13 · 23 min

Babar's children recall the time when they accidentally went up in a balloon and entered a terrible storm, forcing Babar and Celeste to use every bit of their courage and resourcefulness to save them.

Season 3
Season 3
13 episodes · 1992
The Celesteville Inquirer
Episode 1. The Celesteville Inquirer
1992-11-19

When Flora decides to do a newspaper story about Real Life of the Royal Family, the royal homestead is thrown into a panic as her photographs prove to be embarrassing to everyone in the palace.

Special Delivery
Episode 2. Special Delivery
1992-11-23

With Babar and Celeste spending all their time tending to the needs of her new baby sister Isabelle, Floras feelings of being unwanted ultimately lead her to run away from home.

To Tell Or Not to Tell
Episode 3. To Tell Or Not to Tell
1990-03-12

When Pom and Alexander are left to baby-sit their little sister Isabelle, their preoccupation with covering up some palace mischief allows Isabelle to go missing

The Coin
Episode 4. The Coin
1992-12-02

When Babar has to honor an old promise and grant the wish of anyone who returns pieces of an old coin to him, his entire kingdom is put in jeopardy as Rataxes shows up with a piece and demands to be made King of Celesteville.

My Dinner With Rataxes
Episode 5. My Dinner With Rataxes
1990-04-16 · 23 min

While visiting Rhinoland to celebrate the peace treaty between their two kingdoms, Babar and Rataxes get caught up in a battle of one-upmanship which jeopardizes their attempts to rescue their lost children from a treacherous labyrinth.

Fathers and Sons
Episode 6. Fathers and Sons
1990-04-02

When Alexander and Victor use the father-son events of a family picnic as a way to determine which of them has the best dad, Rataxes cheating not only costs him the race, but the admiration of his son.

Witches Potion
Episode 7. Witches Potion
1990-03-19

Believing that magic is the only hope of Flora surviving a deadly snakebite, Alexander ventures into the dark forest to find an old lady he thinks is a witch.

A Tale of Two Siblings
Episode 8. A Tale of Two Siblings
1990-05-07

Stuck baby-sitting his little sister Isabelle, Alexander spends the afternoon making up a fairytale which ultimately draws them closer together.

A Charmed Life
Episode 9. A Charmed Life
1990-04-30

Burdened by the insurmountable demands of running his kingdom and family, Babar wishes he was never King. To his surprise and dismay, he gets his wish. Celesteville has become, Rataxesville!

Uncle Arthur and the Pirates
Episode 10. Uncle Arthur and the Pirates
1990-04-09 · 23 min

When Uncle Arthur, the world traveller and adventurer, shows up at the palace, his tall stories propel Babars children into getting themselves mixed up in a dangerous dock side escapade.

The Unsalted Sea Serpent
Episode 11. The Unsalted Sea Serpent
1990-05-14

When a mysterious creature is sighted in the Celesteville lake, Babar calls upon a famous undersea explorer to help him protect it from the clutches of Rataxes.

Ghost for a Day
Episode 12. Ghost for a Day
1990-05-21

Babar's health is in question when he accredits his strange behavior to mysterious visits from the Old Elephant King's ghost.

Boys Will Be Boys
Episode 13. Boys Will Be Boys
1990-05-28

When Babar sets off with Uncle Arthur and Zephir to renew a childhood treasure hunt Rataxes seizes the opportunity to try and beat him to it.

Season 4
Season 4
13 episodes · 1991
Alexander the Great
Episode 1. Alexander the Great
1991-01-07

Alexander's flying skills get him into hot water when he crash lands his plane in the jungle and makes friends with a tribe who invite him for dinner.

Cruel to Be Kind
Episode 2. Cruel to Be Kind
1991-01-14

Babar learns that honesty is the best policy when Zephir takes up the palace duties of Pompadour and Cornelius, with disastrous results

A Pair of Queens
Episode 3. A Pair of Queens
1991-01-21

Flora's pen pal arrives, believing Flora is queen of Celesteville. Afraid to tell the truth, Flora convinces Pom and Alexander to help her keep up the illusion.

Rowing Pains
Episode 4. Rowing Pains
1991-01-28

Alexander learns a hard lesson about responsibility when he lets his rowing team and Zephir down.

Object D'Arthur
Episode 5. Object D'Arthur
1991-02-04

When two inept thieves make off with Arthur's treasured statue, Babar is called in to solve the mystery.

The Diaperman Cometh
Episode 6. The Diaperman Cometh
1991-02-11

When a baby elephant is abandoned on the doorstep of the Rhino palace, Rataxes finds himself acting as an unwilling father.

Time Flies
Episode 7. Time Flies
1991-02-18

After witnessing the arrival of a mysterious time traveler, Alexander has a hard time getting anyone to believe his story.

Insecurity System
Episode 8. Insecurity System
1991-02-25

A fault in the Rhino Security system traps Cornelius and the children inside the Rhino Place, and it's up to Cornelius to devise an escape before its too late.

Kings of the Castle
Episode 9. Kings of the Castle
1991-03-04

As part of a school project to promote understanding and co-operation, the children convince Babar and Rataxes to change places for the day. Forced to deal with the other's problems, Babar and Rataxes learn it isn't easy to walk a mile in…

What's Mine Is Mine
Episode 10. What's Mine Is Mine
1991-03-11

After a calculating con man lures Arthur into throwing away his life savings for a worthless mine, Zephir and Arthur plan to teach the thief a lesson.

The Scarlet Pachyderm
Episode 11. The Scarlet Pachyderm
1991-03-18

When Rataxes seals the border between Rhinoland and Celesteville, it's up to the mysterious night raider known as The Scarlet Pachyderm, to save the day.

All Played Out
Episode 12. All Played Out
1991-03-25

Babar and the children have no idea just how much they've been taking Celeste for granted, until she wins the lead role in Basil's new theater production.

Radio Riot
Episode 13. Radio Riot
1991-04-01

A successful radio show shoots Zephir to superstar status with the children of the Kingdom. Unfortunately his questionable advice on "dealing with your parents" triggers a confrontation between generations.

Season 5
Season 5
13 episodes · 1991
The Lead Blimp
Episode 1. The Lead Blimp
1991-04-08

Arthur becomes a hero when his "lead blimp" tops the jungle popularity polls. But the blimp doesn't work yet and the greatly anticipated maiden voyage is only a few hours away.

Helping Hands
Episode 2. Helping Hands
1991-04-15

The kids decide to hold a yard sale believing the palace to be in financial trouble. But while looking for goods to sell, they mistakenly pick up Rataxes' "favorite" lamp.

Victor Victorious
Episode 3. Victor Victorious
1991-05-06

Determined to win Celesteville soap box derby, Victor "borrows" Pom and Flora's secret design. But when Alexander gets the blame, Victor wonders if winning means everything.

The Unsung Hero
Episode 4. The Unsung Hero
1991-05-13

Rataxes takes the credit when Basil saves Isabelle's life. Rataxes is hailed as a hero but finds his guilty conscience troubling him.

Every Basket Has a Silver Lining
Episode 5. Every Basket Has a Silver Lining
1991-04-29

When Pom makes the school basketball team as "towel boy" he lets Babar believe he's a top player. Yet Pom is in for trouble, when Babar makes plans to attend a game.

The One That Got Away
Episode 6. The One That Got Away
1991-04-22

Babar is out to catch the "biggest fish in all of Celesteville". But with the clumsy Flora as his partner, Babar's dream seems unlikely.

Never Cry Alien
Episode 7. Never Cry Alien
1991-06-03

Arthur pulls a prank, which has everyone believing aliens are landing. But the joke backfires on Arthur when he spots a real UFO and nobody believes him.

Friendly Agreement
Episode 8. Friendly Agreement
1991-05-20

Cornelius and Pompadour have a major disagreement and vow never to speak again. However, both are unaware that their silence could cost them their lives.

A Child in the Snow
Episode 9. A Child in the Snow
1991-06-02

Babar takes his family up into the mountains ostensibly for a winter holiday. But Babar is really searching for the mythical creature he saw as a child.

The Old Lady Vanishes
Episode 10. The Old Lady Vanishes
1991-06-01

Babar agrees to clandestinely escort a top-secret briefcase to Paris. But the simple journey becomes complicated when the Old Lady mysteriously disappears from the train.

Oh, To Be An Adult
Episode 11. Oh, To Be An Adult
1991-05-27

When the kids turn eleven they decide they are now adults. Babar and Celeste are shocked when they announce their "adult" plans for their lives.

Robot Rampage
Episode 12. Robot Rampage
1991-06-04

Arthur builds a flawed robot but will not admit his mistake. In trying to cover up the situation, things get out of control.

Mango Madness
Episode 13. Mango Madness
1991-06-05

Babar talks with Flora about the importance of always telling the truth. Yet Babar starts to regret those words when Flora does exactly that.

Season 6
Season 6
13 episodes · 1995
The Departure
Episode 1. The Departure
1995-09-23

Babar and the family prepare to embark on a journey to find the ""Land of Happiness.""

Adventures on Big Island
Episode 2. Adventures on Big Island
1995-09-30

Babar, Celeste, Zephir and the children arrive at their first destination only to find that everything on the island is somewhat ""different.""

Land of Games
Episode 3. Land of Games
1995-10-07

Babar's balloon lands him and the others in a world filled with amusing games and fun.

Land of Toys
Episode 4. Land of Toys
1995-10-14

The children are jovial when they learn that their balloon landed in a town filled with toys.

Land of Ice
Episode 5. Land of Ice
1995-10-21

The family lands in the beautiful Land of Ice. Unfortunately, things aren't always what they seem.

Land of Pirates
Episode 6. Land of Pirates
1995-10-28

Babar and his family get caught in a terrible storm and get shipwrecked.

Land of Witches
Episode 7. Land of Witches
1995-11-04

Babar and his family run into some trouble when they meet a witch,. named Lulu.

Land of Mysterious Water
Episode 8. Land of Mysterious Water
1995-11-11

Babar, Celeste, Zephir and the children, come across a spring filled with mysterious water.

Land of the Underground
Episode 9. Land of the Underground
1995-11-18

The family find themselves stuck in an underground city where they are faced with a serious problem.

The Seabed Land
Episode 10. The Seabed Land
1995-11-25

The balloon lands on an island in the middle of nowhere, but they must help their new friend from doing something that will change her fate.

Land of the Treats
Episode 11. Land of the Treats
1995-12-02

Babar and his family land in a treat-filled town with a problem.

Episode 12. Land of the Treasure Hunt
1995-12-09 · 23 min

Babar's family participate in a treasure hunt.

Episode 13. Land of Happiness
1995-12-16

Once Babar and his family journey through this final land they should be able to reach the fabled Land of Happiness. This of course, is easier said than done!

Cast by season
Gordon Pinsent
Gordon Pinsent
King Babar (voice)
Dawn Greenhalgh
Dawn Greenhalgh
Queen Celeste (voice)
?
Gavin Magrath
Prince Babar (voice)
Tara Strong
Tara Strong
Princess Celeste (voice)
Stuart Stone
Stuart Stone
Alexander (voice)
?
Jeff Pustil
Zephir (voice)
Elizabeth Hanna
Elizabeth Hanna
The Old Lady (voice)
Chris Wiggins
Chris Wiggins
Cornelius (voice)
Stephen Ouimette
Stephen Ouimette
Pompadour (voice)
Allen Stewart-Coates
Allen Stewart-Coates
Lord Rataxes (voice)
Corrine Koslo
Corrine Koslo
Lady Rataxes (voice)
John Stocker
John Stocker
Basil (voice)
Lisa Yamanaka
Lisa Yamanaka
Isabelle (voice)
?
Hadley Kay
Additional Voices (voice)
Susan Roman
Susan Roman
Additional Voices (voice)
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GenerationofSwine
★ 1.0 / 10
It was kind of like the Waltons, maybe like The Cosby Show (minus the humor), Father Know's Best, you know what, pick the sickeningly saccharine TV sitcom and that is kind of what Babar was. As a child I thought it was preachy and, as an adult, I know it was kind of preachy.
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