Gullah Gullah Island

Ron and Natalie live on an island off the coast of South Carolina with their three children, James, Vanessa and Simeon; their niece, Shaina; and a giant tadpole named Binyah Binyah Poliiwog. Together they learn about life and culture and getting along with others.

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1. Yes I Can

Air Date: 1994-11-03

Kids and neighbors have witnessed Fred committing petty crimes, but Fred declares his innocence. Could there be an evil version of Fred running around?

2. Rain, Rain Go Away

Air Date: 1994-10-24

It's raining, it's boring...but not on Gullah Gullah Island. When the kids put their heads together they come up with exciting ways to occupy themselves indoors on a rainy day.

3. Ron's Birthday

Air Date: 1994-07-06

Noggin Classics: Ron's in for a huge surprise as Natalie and the kids prepare a secret celebration for his birthday. Shaina and her friend Sara make presents for Ron out of clay, but will James find the right gift for his Dad?

4. Charleston Market

Air Date: 1994-10-24

A trip off Gullah Gullah Island to the bustling Charleston Market is the occasion for visits with a woodcarver, a basketweaver, and for Natalie to sell her beautiful dolls.

5. Gullah Gullah Island Day

Air Date: 1994-11-02

Join Ron, Natalie, and kids as they come together with their friends for an outdoor celebration of the rich heritage of Gullah Gullah Island. Song, dance, and games, not to mention some delicious down-home cooking fill the day.

6. Going Places

Air Date: 1994-11-04

On the move--planes, trains, automobiles, donkeys, elephants...everything but the family van, which won't start when Ron, Natalie, and James try to go on a trip.

7. Please Don't Eat the Alstons

Air Date: 1994-11-07

Biscuits, cookies, broccoli, fresh fruit and other treats are on the menu in this mouth-watering episode which includes a fun-filled trip to the Gullah Gullah Island supermarket and an appearance by a superhero made out of okra.

8. The Green Show

Air Date: 1994-11-09

Shaina's going to plant her first seedlings in the family garden, so Natalie takes her to visit their friend and neighbor Farmer Holmes. Farmer Holmes gives Shaina a crash course in gardening.

9. The Binyah Binyah Polliwog Show

Air Date: 1994-10-25

When James gets angry with Binyah Binyah Polliwog, the poor creature gets upset and runs away. Binyah Binyah's absence triggers heartfelt memories of the fun and the love he's brought into their lives.

10. Rhythm & Rhyme All the Time

Air Date: 1994-11-17

Flower, shower; Spring, swing; Cat, hat--on Gullah Gullah Island the beat goes on as rhyming fever spreads like wildfire among the Alstons and their friends.

11. Baby Animals

Air Date: 1994-11-28

When Natalie goes through a basket of James' and Shaina's baby clothes, thoughts on Gullah Gullah island turn to babies and little things. Marisol and Armando show off their new pet chicks and they learn about baby birds.

12. The School Show

Air Date: 1994-11-30

Shaina's always been curious about what the older kids do in school all day, and finally she and her friend Sara are getting to visit a real kindergarten.

13. Relaciones Familares

Air Date: 1994-12-02

The Alstons house on Gullah Gullah Island is a family kind of place, where friends and even polliwogs are invited to make themselves at home.

14. James' Treasure Box

Air Date: 1994-12-06

James' Treasure Box

15. Say What?!

Air Date: 1994-12-08

On a quiet day on Gullah Gullah island, Natalie likes to cover her eyes and just listen to the sounds around her--chirping birds, an airplane overhead, breaking glass.

16. Carnival

Air Date: 1994-12-12

When Juana brings gifts of musical instruments back from Puerto Rico, everybody decides that a dress-up Carnival is the only way to go. Imaginatins run wild as folks come up with outrageous disguises.

17. Oops!

Air Date: 1994-12-14

Everybody makes mistakes, and the folks on Gullah Gullah Island are no exception. After a series of mishaps Vanessa and James learn that mistakes are just a part of life, and that people don't love you any less if you mess up.

14. A Gullah Gullah Christmas

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Shaina dreams that she is in the north pole. This is the Christmas special of Gullah Gullah Island.

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Rating

7.9/10

Release Date

1994-11-03

Episodes

18 (4 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Magnet Productions

Perez-Minton Productions, Inc.

Nick Jr. Productions