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Arthur

Arthur's Eyes/Francine's Bad Hair Day

Episode 1 | 26m 24s

Arthur has vision problems, and discovers that he needs glasses. He finds that some of the kids at school treat him differently because he is different. / Francine gets ready for school pictures by changing her hair, and the way she acts, only to discover that while her looks are different, she's no longer happy.

Aired: 09/01/96 | Expires: 11/07/25
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