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Just Desserts/The Big Dig

Season 5 Episode 9 | 26m 56s

Arthur eats too many before dinner and gets a tummy ache. To make him feel better Grandma Thora reads him some fairy tales and they take on new meaning in Arthur's nightmares. / Arthur and D.W. are bummed because Grandpa Dave isn't as active as he used to be. But when he shows up with a treasure map, the kids get to learn a thing or two about their family history.

Aired: 11/19/00 | Expires: 01/02/26
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