Gullah Gullah Island

1. 1. Rain, Rain Go Away

   Oct 24, 1994

   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.

2. 2. Ron's Birthday

   Oct 25, 1994

   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?

3. 3. Charleston Market

   Oct 26, 1994

   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.

4. 4. Gullah Gullah Island Day

   Nov 2, 1994

   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.

5. 5. Yes I Can

   Nov 3, 1994

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

6. 6. Going Places

   Nov 4, 1994

   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.

7. 7. Please Don't Eat the Alstons

   Nov 7, 1994

   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.

8. 8. The Green Show

   Nov 9, 1994

   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.

9. 9. The Binyah Binyah Polliwog Show

   Nov 14, 1994

   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.

10. 10. Rhythm & Rhyme All the Time

    Nov 17, 1994

    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.

11. 11. Baby Animals

    Nov 28, 1994

    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.

12. 12. The School Show

    Nov 30, 1994

    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.

13. 13. Relaciones Familares

    Dec 2, 1994

    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.

14. 14. James' Treasure Box

    Dec 6, 1994

    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.

15. 15. Say What?!

    Dec 8, 1994

    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.

16. 16. Carnival

    Dec 12, 1994

    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.

17. 17. Oops!

    Dec 14, 1994

    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.

About

Ron and Natalie live on an island off the coast of South Carolina with their three children, James, Vanessa and Simeon; their niece, Shaina; and a giant tadpole named Binyah Binyah Poliiwog. Together they learn about life and culture and getting along with others.

First aired

1994-10-24

Era

90s

Length

4 seasons · 72 episodes

Genres

Family, Kids

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