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Thomas & Friends

Thomas & Friends

1984Canceled24 Seasons584 Episodes6.8TMDB
ITV15CITVCartoon NetworkNick Jr.

Thomas & Friends is a British children's television series, which had its first broadcast on the ITV network on 4 September 1984. It is based on The Railway Series of books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher Awdry. These books deal with the adventures of a group of anthropomorphised locomotives and road vehicles who live on the fictional Island of Sodor. The books were based on stories Wilbert told to entertain his son, Christopher during his recovery from measles. From Series one to four, many of the stories are based on events from Awdry's personal experience.

Created by: Britt Allcroft, Rev. W. Awdry, Christopher Awdry

Season 16 Episodes

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Episode 1: Race To The Rescue

Feb 20, 2012 · 11m

Flynn is the Sodor Island fire engine and his wheels have been adapted so that he can roll on the road as well as on the train tracks. As he sets out on the road, he is nervous and his wheels wobble. Charlie chuffs by and makes fun of him leaving Flynn feeling silly. Rocky then tells Flynn that Sir Topham Hatt's shed is on fire. Flynn drives off, but instead of using the road which would be faster, he goes on the tracks so he will not be a "big red wobble on wheels".

Episode 2: Ol' Wheezy Wobbles

Feb 21, 2012 · 11m

Ol' Wheezy has stopped working. The Logging Locos don't know what to do, which makes Thomas want to help them. First he goes to the diesel works and asks Dart to come with him to help. After Dart's attempt, he gives up and returns to the works. Thomas then asks Den to come and help, but Den says he wouldn't leave without Dart. But Thomas ignores that fact. Back at Misty Island, Dart's attempt also fails. In the end Thomas realises that Den and Dart can manage things when working together.

Episode 3: Express Coming Through

Feb 22, 2012 · 11m

Dowager Hatt is having a party for some important visitors, and Thomas is chosen to pull the express, which is harder than he expected.

Episode 4: Percy & The Monster Of Brendam

Feb 23, 2012 · 11m

Percy fears a monster may be near when the fog rolls in while he's waiting at Brendam Docks; Thomas is so intent on appearing in every shot of a "Great Railways of Sodor" book that he's unaware when Percy and James become derailed.

Episode 5: Ho Ho Snowman

Feb 24, 2012 · 11m

Charlie hides behind a snowman and as Henry passes Charlie pretends to be the former to help Henry appreciate snow.

Episode 6: Flash Bang Wallop!

Feb 27, 2012 · 11m

A photographer wants to take some pictures of the engines for a book, and Thomas wants to be in as many photos as he can, but he ends up causing many of his friends to have accidents, and suddenly the photographer's camera drops onto the tracks and gets smashed. Thomas races to the docks to get the spare camera, and helps his friends at the same time. Eventually, everything is put right again.

Episode 9: Bust My Buffers

Mar 1, 2012 · 11m

Gordon's bufferbeam is broken and he is given a diesel's bufferbeam, much to his dismay.

Episode 12: Salty's Surprise

Mar 6, 2012 · 11m

Edward tries to find Salty a Christmas present after Salty says he has no time for the holidays.

Episode 13: Sodor Surprise Day

Mar 7, 2012 · 11m

Thomas tries to get Gordon to have fun on Sodor Surprise Day, but ruins the fireworks Gordon was supposed to collect instead.

Episode 15: Muddy Matters

Mar 9, 2012 · 11m

James gets to take Farmer McCole's sheep to a festival, and finds himself needing to make the decision of going onto muddy tracks or risk the chance on old or alternative tracks. When he realises he is running late, he takes the chance and takes the easiest way through muddy tracks. The photographer takes the photo at the festival, stating that "that's a really useful engine" because James worked hard, even though he got muddy.

Episode 16: Whiff's Wish

Mar 12, 2012 · 11m

Whiff wishes that he was as grand as Spencer, and tries to implement the advice that Spencer gave him.

Episode 17: Welcome Stafford!

Mar 13, 2012 · 11m

Spencer shows Stafford, the new electric shunting engine, around Sodor, but ignores a warning that Stafford's batteries could run out.

Episode 18: Don't Bother Victor!

Mar 14, 2012 · 11m

The Thin Controller leaves Peter Sam in charge of the Narrow Gauge Railway, telling him not to bother Victor during his visit.

Season 16 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Thomas & Friends Season 16 premiere?

Thomas & Friends Season 16 premiered on February 20, 2012.

How many episodes are in Thomas & Friends Season 16?

Thomas & Friends Season 16 has 20 episodes.

What is the first episode of Thomas & Friends Season 16?

The season opens with Season 16 Episode 1, "Race To The Rescue". It aired on February 20, 2012.

Go to Season 16 Episode 1

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