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Franklin

1997–2004 Animation • Family • Kids

Franklin is an Canadian educational animated television series, based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois. The television series was named after its main character, Franklin the Turtle. It was produced by PolyGram Television, Alphanim, LuxAnimation, Nelvana, Neurones Enterprises, Reader's Digest for Young Families, TF1, Funbag Animation Studios, Europool, Mini TFO, and Family Channel, and syndicated by Summit Entertainment.

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Overview

Franklin is an Canadian educational animated television series, based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois. The television series was named after its main character, Franklin the Turtle. It was produced by PolyGram Television, Alphanim, LuxAnimation, Nelvana, Neurones Enterprises, Reader's Digest for Young Families, TF1, Funbag Animation Studios, Europool, Mini TFO, and Family Channel, and syndicated by Summit Entertainment.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
6
Total Episodes
156
First Air Date
Nov 3, 1997
Most Recent Air Date
Aug 8, 2004
Network / Platform
Pure Flix
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Main cast:

Rating
9.7
Seasons
6
Episodes
156

Subscriptions are only available for ongoing series.

Metadata

Seasons

Season 1

1997 • 26 episodes

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Season 2

1998 • 26 episodes

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Season 3

1999 • 26 episodes

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Season 4

2000 • 26 episodes

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Season 5

2002 • 26 episodes

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Season 6

2004 • 26 episodes

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