Buzz & Poppy

Episode 01

The Biggest Storm Ever

Mar 18, 2001 · 7 min

It was the biggest storm anyone could remember. And something huge had damaged the river. As the floodwaters rise, the whole community - friend and foe - pulls together. Its a race against time as Buzz and Poppy and the others struggle to stop their forest home being washed away.

Episode 02

The Search For Grandpa

Mar 25, 2001 · 7 min

The big storm’s gone, but the forest is still full of slippery slopes and giant pools of water. When Grandpa goes missing, Buzz and Poppy set out to find him. But Grandpa’s trapped in a hole that’s filling up with water. Can they get him out in time?

Episode 03

The Strange Round Thing

Apr 1, 2001 · 7 min

Buzz and Poppy had never seen anything like the huge, round thing blown in by the storm. They want to share it with everyone, but the Thug Bugs say it belongs to them. Buzz and Poppy come up with a “ghostly” plan to make the Thug Bugs change their minds.

Episode 04

The New Leaf News

Apr 8, 2001 · 7 min

The forest’s first newspaper! Buzz and Poppy and their friends take the photos, write the stories, and deliver the New Leaf News - free to every home in the forest. But when the papers are stolen, Buzz and Poppy must find a way to catch the thieves and make them stop.

Episode 05

The Giant Fake Flute

Apr 15, 2001 · 7 min

When Poppy starts playing bad notes, she blames her flute and wants to get rid of it. Only after she’s swapped it for a bigger, better looking flute, does she find she’s been tricked by the Thug Bugs. Now Poppy wants her old flute back. But how can she get it?

Episode 06

The Big Bike Race

Apr 22, 2001 · 7 min

The forest had never seen a race like it. Buzz and Poppy on Grandpa’s shaky old tandem up against the cheating Thug Bugs on their fancy, new machine. But Buzz and Poppy soon find out there’s more to winning than just going fast.

Episode 07

The Best Bee Contest

Apr 29, 2001 · 7 min

Buzz and Poppy are sure their friend, Bertie, will win. But Sting, a sneaky wasp, has found a way to enter. With his Thug Bug friends helping him, Sting must win unless Buzz and Poppy can find a way to help Bertie through the toughest test of all.

Episode 08

The Friendly Forest Rangers

May 6, 2001 · 7 min

Buzz and Poppy and their friends form a new troop of Forest Rangers. But Tweedle lacks confidence. He’s so nervous, his face breaks out in big red spots and he gives up. Its up to Buzz and Poppy to get Tweedle back into the troop and feeling like a real Ranger.

Episode 09

The Bark Berry Winner

May 13, 2001 · 7 min

Poppy dreams of tasting Bark Berry Chocolate. When she finds a letter offering some as a prize, she has a problem, The letter’s not addressed to her, but she desperately wants that chocolate. When Poppy’s dreams turn into nightmares, she’s forced to make a decision - with some unexpected results.

Episode 10

The Parent's Day Party

May 20, 2001 · 7 min

For this year’s party, Buzz and Poppy and their friends have a special tune to play for their mums and dads. But when some sneaky Thug Bugs and a sharp needle take the air out of those plans, the friends must come up with a solution in a hurry.

Episode 11

The Fungus Forest Cakes

May 27, 2001 · 7 min

There are no cakes for the new forest bakery until Buzz and Poppy jump in to help. Meanwhile the Thug Bugs think selling cakes will be easy money. But they don’t know what they are doing and any bug that eats their cakes could get very sick if Buzz and Poppy don’t act fast.

Episode 12

The Flying Hat Snatcher

Jun 3, 2001 · 7 min

Vermin’s a moaning magpie with a cold head. When he nags his brother Sherman to do something about it, Buzz loses his cap and Wiley Weta loses his hat. But Vermin’s still unhappy. For everyone to get their hats back, Buzz and Poppy must make the pesky magpie a hat he can’t resist.

Episode 13

The Hunt for Hopscotch

Jun 10, 2001 · 7 min

Buzz and Poppy’s missing pet flea, Hopscotch, has been found by the Thug Bugs. Slick, who’s always wanted a pet, knows Hopscotch should be returned to his family. When he sneaks Hopscotch back to Buzz and Poppy, they give him a reward he’ll never forget.

Episode 14

The Great Garden Raid

Jun 17, 2001 · 7 min

Grandma can grow anything in her garden. But those pesky magpie brothers, Sherman and Vermin, can’t grow a thing. When they steal vegetables from Grandma, Buzz and Poppy drive them off with a giant scarecrow. The magpies plan revenge until Buzz and Poppy come up with the perfect solution for everyone.

Episode 15

The Thanks Please Book

Jun 24, 2001 · 7 min

When Buzz and Poppy stop saying ‘please’ and ‘thanks’, their mum gives them a book to keep score every time they use the words. It starts as a game, but they soon realise you have to mean the words, too. Wiley Weta is about to learn the same lesson - the hard way.

Episode 16

The Junk Free Forest

Jul 1, 2001 · 7 min

The forest is full of junk so Buzz and Poppy start a ‘keep our forest tidy’ campaign. The Thug Bugs are the worst offenders. They’re proud of making the biggest mess and never clean up after themselves. Until Buzz and Poppy offer them a challenge they can’t refuse.

Episode 17

The Good Fun Challenge

Jul 8, 2001 · 7 min

Its a fun race around the island and Buzz wants to win. He’s got Poppy, mum and dad in his team. The Thug Bugs also want to win and expect a big prize. The Huhu family hit trouble, leaving the cheating Thug Bugs to cross the line first. But Wiley’s in for a big surprise.

Episode 18

The Rough River Ride

Jul 15, 2001 · 7 min

The river’s too rough to test the boat Buzz and Poppy have helped build. That doesn’t stop the Thug Bugs stealing it for a ride and they’re soon in trouble. But when Buzz and Poppy ask the pesky magpie brothers to help with the rescue, Vermin does a deal. Poppy has something he wants.

Episode 19

The Itchy Powder Plot

Jul 22, 2001 · 7 min

Its the annual Charity Drive and Buzz and Poppy and their friends to door to door collecting cloths for the forest’s poorer families. This year, the Thug Bugs get there first and steal the best for themselves. They think they’ve got away with it until they discover Buzz’s box of Itchy powder mixed up with the cloths.

Episode 20

The Moving Picture Machine

Jul 29, 2001 · 7 min

Buzz and Poppy and their friends borrow Axel’s new silent moving picture machine to produce the school play. Wiley Weta and the Thug Bugs soon muscle their way into the cast. But they quickly learn that acting is not all glamour and has its share of bumps and bruises.

Episode 21

The Sky High Kite

Aug 5, 2001 · 7 min

Buzz and Poppy think staying home for the holidays will be boring, so do the Thug Bugs. But it gets exciting when the Thug Bugs’ giant kits is blown away with Wiley dangling underneath. Buzz has to do some high flying of his own is he’s to get Wiley down safely.

Episode 22

The Rain Jumping Game

Aug 12, 2001 · 7 min

Buzz and Poppy and their friends love to play Rain Jumping, dodging the drops of water that fall off leaves. But this time, dodging the drops proves easier than dodging the thick mud. When Buzz and Poppy and some of the Thug Bugs get stuck, there seems no easy way out.

Episode 23

The Scary Night Noises

Aug 19, 2001 · 7 min

When scary night noises keep Buzz and Poppy awake at night, dad promises to fix their squeaky door. But the scary noises don’t stop. Its the sneaky Thug Bugs up to their old tricks. To get a good night’s sleep, Buzz and Poppy must find a way to scare them off.

Episode 24

The Good Buy Sale

Aug 26, 2001 · 7 min

Its a big Huhu family sale - dad’s furniture, grandpa’s toys and mum’s jewellery, with a beautiful necklace prize for one lucky shopper. When the necklace vanishes, the sneaky Thug Bugs accuse the Huhu family of cheating. The only way to prove they’re not cheats is for Buzz and Poppy to find the necklace.

Episode 25

The Jumping Bug Dance

Sep 2, 2001 · 7 min

Buzz and Poppy organise a dance for the whole forest, but when the band gets sick, they need another one fast. Can sneaky Wiley Weta and the Thug Bug Boppers really play those instruments? Or are they up to their old tricks? What starts as a dance quickly turns into an unexpected comedy show.

Episode 26

The Happy Happy Birthday

Sep 9, 2001 · 7 min

Grandma’s birthday will be a heap of fun. Buzz and Poppy have planned a surprise party and baked a giant cake. its Slick Slater’s birthday too, but the Thug Bugs have forgotten all about it. Can Buzz and Poppy find a way for Grandma and Slick to both have a happy happy birthday?