A Prickly Problem/A Shedtime Story
nature cat

Fri, Dec 22 4:00 P.M. NH Kids (11.5)  

Oh no! Norman the Squirrel and the rest of the woodland creatures are scared. There was a porcupine sighting in the woods, so they're all hiding in Hal's doghouse to stay safe. Stay safe? What's so scary about porcupines? Well, according to Norman the Squirrel, the quills on porcupines' back are like sharp needles and porcupines can even shoot them at you from far away. So scary! But Daisy isn't convinced. It's time for a little scientific investigation to debunk this nature myth! / What in the woods is wrong with Hal today? He is so itchy, and begins to scratch all over, which causes some of his fur to fall off. This alarms Nature Cat who thinks that Hal has the Fury Flu and he will lose all his hair! When Daisy and Squeeks are the next to get itchy, and some of their hair falls out, Nature Cat thinks that the Fury Flu is contagious and runs off. He doesn't want to lose all his hair too!

Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 55 seconds

Episode Number: 213

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Fri, Dec 22 4:00 P.M. A Prickly Problem/A Shedtime Story     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, Dec 23 12:00 A.M. A Prickly Problem/A Shedtime Story     NH Kids (11.5)

About Nature Cat:

NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors.

In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature.

Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them.

With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."


Future Broadcast times for "Nature Cat": (show all)

Sat, Dec 2 11:00 P.M. The Parade of Pets/Hal's Pals     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Dec 3 3:00 P.M. Backyard Bigfoot/Imperfect Produce     NH Kids (11.5)
Sun, Dec 3 11:00 P.M. Backyard Bigfoot/Imperfect Produce     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Dec 4 12:30 P.M. Make Room for Daddy Longlegs/Outerspace Detectives     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Dec 4 3:30 P.M. Moth Frolic-Fest/Dune Patrol     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Dec 4 4:00 P.M. Stop and Hear The Cicadas/Cold-Blooded     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, Dec 4 11:30 P.M. Moth Frolic-Fest/Dune Patrol     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Dec 5 12:00 A.M. Stop and Hear The Cicadas/Cold-Blooded     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Dec 5 12:30 P.M. Nature Cat's Nature Stories/Pattern Problema     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Dec 5 3:30 P.M. Saving Seeds/Onward and Mossward     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Dec 5 4:00 P.M. The Legend of Cowboy Kitty/The Corn Conundrum     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, Dec 5 11:30 P.M. Saving Seeds/Onward and Mossward     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Dec 6 12:00 A.M. The Legend of Cowboy Kitty/The Corn Conundrum     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Dec 6 12:30 P.M. Snow Way to Keep Warm/So You Think You Know Nature     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Dec 6 3:30 P.M. Houstons Outdoor Adventure/Hotel Hal     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, Dec 6 4:00 P.M. Lets Talk Turkey Vulture/Prescription: Nature     NH Kids (11.5)


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