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Arthur

Arthur's Underwear/Francine Frensky, Olympic Rider

Episode 5 | 26m 55s

Arthur thinks its hilarious when Binky's pants split during class -- until he starts having nightmares about it happening to him. / Francine wants to be an Olympic equestrian, but it turns out her prissy sister Catherine is a much better rider! Can Francine stand the humiliation of being second-best?

Aired: 10/19/97 | Expires: 09/05/25
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