Max and Ruby

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Max and Ruby is a 1996 animated series on the Treehouse TV block, aimed at a preschool audience. Created by children's book author / illustrator Rosemary Wells and based on the world of her Max and Ruby books, the episodes present stories about Max, a rambunctious, anthropomorphised toddler bunny, and his big sister, Ruby, a patient, goal-oriented young lady. The show presents an uplifting message for its audience by showing Max and Ruby playing together and exercising respect and love in resolving their conflicts.

1 Adaptations
- 1.1 North America
- 1.2 Fox Kids
2 Season Listings
3 Television series trivia
4 External link

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Adaptations

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North America

The English-dubbed version of Max and Ruby hit the airwaves on August 19, 1996, with the show airing on Treehouse TV in Canada, and entered syndication in the United States two weeks later. While the show had moderate success on Treehouse TV, in the US the show struggled in early morning timeslots despite picking up a loyal following of fans.

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Fox Kids

On June 7, 1999, Fox Kids acquired the rights to the original 39 English-dubbed Max and Ruby episodes and began airing them as part of its anime-themed 4 Kids TV block. The decision proved extremely profitable for Fox Kids, as ratings for the show helped boost viewership for the 4 Kids TV programming block and generated revenue for them to acquire more shows to the block. The Season 2 episodes also aired in Canada on Treehouse TV, in 2003.

It features Samantha Morton as the voice of Ruby and Billy Rosemberg as the voice of Max.

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Season Listings

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Season 1 (September 1996)

1. Ruby's Piano Practice
2. Max's Bath
3. Max's Bedtime
4. Hide and Seek
5. Max's Breakfast
6. Louise's Secret
7. Max misses the Bus
8. Max's Wormcake
9. Max's Rainy Day
10. Camp Out
11. Ruby's Clubhouse
12. Max's Picnic
13. Max's Halloween
14. Ruby's Leaf Collection
15. The Blue Tarantula
16. Ruby's Merit Badge
17. Max's Apple
18. Quiet Max
19. Max Cleans Up
20. Max's Cuckoo Clock
21. Ruby's Jewelery Box
22. Bunny Cakes
23. Bunny Party
24. Bunny Money
25. Max's Birthday
26. Max's New Suit
27. Goodnight Max
28. Max's Christmas
29. Ruby's Snow Queen
30. Max's Rocket Run
31. Max's Chocolate Chicken
32. Ruby's Beauty Shop
33. Max Drives Away
34. Ruby's Lemonade Stand
35. Ruby's Rummage Sale
36. Ruby's Magic Act
37. Max's Valentine
38. Ruby Flies a Kite
39. Super Max

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Season 2 (March 2003)

1. Max's Work of Art
2. Max meets Morris
3. Ruby's Scavenger Hunt
4. Ruby's Hiccups
5. The Big Picture
6. Ruby's Stage Show
7. Max's Froggy Friend
8. Max's Music
9. Max gets Wet
10. Ruby's Tea Party
11. Max Is It
12. Ruby's Science Project
13. Ruby's Panda Prize
14. Ruby's Roller Skates
15. Ghost Bunny
16. Max's Bug Salad
17. Ruby's Beach Party
18. Super Max to the Rescue
19. Max's Dragon Shirt
20. Max's Rabbit Racer
21. Roger's Choice
22. Ruby's Pyjama Party
23. Baby Max
24. Bunny Scout Brownies
25. Max's Shadow
26. Max Remembers
27. Ruby's Candy Store
28. Max's Check Up
29. Max's Prize
30. Space Max
31. Ruby's Figure 8
32. Ruby's Surprise Party
33. Ruby's Tent
34. Ruby Writes a Story
35. Max's Dominoes
36. Grandma's Attic
37. Max's Thankgiving
38. Max's Pretend Friend
39. Fireman Max

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Season 3 (November 2005)

1. Ruby & the Oil Painting
2. Morris' Windmill
3. Max Goes to School
4. Max's Nest
5. Ruby & Molly
6. Ruby's Plane
7. Max Is Sick
8. Ruby's Tea for Two
9. Louise's Day Off
10. The Grand Opening
11. No Joke for Max
12. Max and Ruby Play School
13. Max and Ruby's Midas
14. Louise's Train
15. Molly's Special Special
16. Bad for Ruby
17. Grandma's Ride
18. The New Bunny
19. A Job for Max
20. Ruby Saves the Day
21. Something Fishy
22. Max's Team
23. Ruby Flies a Bird
24. No More!
25. Silly Morris
26. Max gets it Right
27. Max forgives Grandma
28. Molly Does it Again
29. Katie
30. Max and Ruby Clean Up
31. Louise and the Bridge
32. Help is going
33. Trust Grandma
34. Kiss Goodbye
35. Great for Max
36. Sugar Mugar

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Season 4 (June 2006)

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5. Morris' Treehouse
6. Max's Toys
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12. What's the Problem with Anthony?
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20. Max and Ruby in Pandora's Box
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24. Louise's Mistake
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36. Max and Ruby's Christmas Party

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Television series trivia

Stories were adapted from the books in the first series.
Throughout series 1, Jamie Whitney continued to provide storylines and wrote her final script during the show's run, "Max misses the Bus".
In America, the original music in season 1 was revised to the new season 3 music for some reason.
The director was Jamie Whitney until she retired in 2005. However, Thomas Rejistor replaced for her.
The Huffingtons star in Season 3, they appear in "Something Fishy", but it was only a deleted scene. They were mentioned in the episode "Trust Grandma".
The episode "Max's Bug Salad" features the last appearance of Rosalinda.
Morris is instinquished to Max.
Max appears in every season 3 episode except for "Louise and the Bridge"
Lousie appears in every season 3 episode except for "Max and Ruby Play School", "Max and Ruby's Midas", "A Job for Max" and "Max forgives Grandma", although she was mentioned in those episodes.

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