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Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends is a children's television series about the engines and other characters working on the railways of the Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series of books written by Rev. W. Awdry.

This article lists and details episodes from the third season of this series, which was first broadcast 1991. Some episodes in this season have two titles: the original titles (also known as "UK titles") are unbracketed, while American-adapted titles (also indicated by " - US") are bracketed. Both titles are considered valid, although the original titles are perhaps more correct than the American-adapted titles.

Season 3 was narrated by Michael Angelis, although George Carlin narrates the episodes for American audiences.

Episodes

# Title UK Airdate
1"A Scarf for Percy"September 12, 1991
Percy dislikes the cold, and wants a scarf for his funnel to keep warm. But as he plays with some trucks, he accidentally gets his wish in a way he didn't want it.
2"Percy's Promise"14 September , 1991
Percy promises to take the Sunday School Class, but a storm makes it very hard to get there. Before long, Percy is in a puddle so big that the water leaks in and douses his fire.
3"Time for Trouble"20 September , 1991
James boasts to Toby about being as reliable as clockwork, but Toby goes about his own work. However, he runs out of water on James' line, so they have to move together.
4"Gordon and the Famous Visitor"24 September , 1991
Gordon is jealous of a visiting engine who has gone a hundred miles an hour, and wants to prove he'd just as special. But Gordon's dome can't handle such speeds in the wind.
5"Donald's Duck"29 September , 1991
Duck is conceited about his new branch, so Donald says he might lay an egg as he "quacks" so much. So Duck and his crew play a trick on Donald with a duck's egg.
6"Thomas Gets Bumped"1 October , 1991
Thomas is proud of his branch line, but is very disappointed when he has to shunt trucks as a broken spot in the rail is repaired, and as Bertie takes his passengers.
7"Thomas, Percy and the Dragon"5 October , 1991
Percy teases Thomas for being scared of his ghost once. But that night, Thomas has to take a paper Chinese Dragon. And as Percy sees it, he realises it's no fun being scared.
8"Diesel Does it Again"10 October , 1991
Duck and Percy are very displeased when Diesel comes to work at the Harbour, even though the Fat Controller promised that he'd be gone for good for his last visit.
9"Henry's Forest"15 October , 1991
Henry likes passing by a forest, but he is saddened when a storm destroys it. When all else fails, Toby knows that the best way to cheer his friend is with new trees.
10"The Trouble with Mud"20 October , 1991
Gordon is too muddy to pull the Express, making James very boastful about getting the job. But he ignores Gordon's warning about the muddy leaves on the hill.
11"No Joke for James"26 October , 1991
When Gordon tells James he's not as good as he is, he lies to Thomas that he'll be pulling coaches while Gordon takes trucks. But soon, James has to regain his dignity.
12"Thomas, Percy and the Post Train (Thomas, Percy and the Mail Train - US)"1 November , 1991
Thomas and Percy like taking the mail, but a storm delays them, so Harold is given the new job for being more efficient. But the engines soon find another useful job.
13"Trust Thomas"5 November , 1991
Thomas agrees to help Bertie, but Percy doesn't do work for James and, with advice from Gordon, James gets out of work and also wants Thomas do do his work.
14"Mavis"10 November , 1991
Mavis is a young diesel who has better things to do than listen to Toby, or so she thinks. She completely ignores him, and is soon stuck at a crossing with her trucks.
15"Toby's Tightrope"20 November , 1991
Mavis wants another run on Toby's line, but the trouble she caused prevented it. So she makes a plan that gets her on the line, but also nearly knocks Toby off.
16"Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party"24 November , 1991
The Vicar is planning a party, and Trevor tells Edward about it. Edward wants to help. But after Bertie teases Trevor for being slow, the party might not be a success.
17"Buzz, Buzz (James Goes Buzz Buzz - US)"2 January , 1992
James boasts to Duck and Boco about not being afraid of bees. But later James gets an unexpected surprise when a hive of bees breaks, and one stings him!
18"All at Sea"19 January , 1992
Whilst watching the local regatta, Duck tells Percy he wishes about going overseas to different places. But he soon helps an injured sailor that shows engines are useful.
19"One Good Turn"4 February, 1992
Bill and Ben work hard all day, and finally get to go on the turntable in the yard. But Bill and Ben end up being face to face! They argue, and end up splitting up.
20"Tender Engines"17 February, 1992
A double-tendered engine unknowingly causes trouble. Diesel uses it to convince Gordon steam engines aren't useful anymore, and it makes Henry want more than one tender.
21"Escape"12 April , 1992
Edward tells Douglas about the time he saved Trevor from scrap. That night, as Douglas goes to the Scrapyard, Douglas does the same by rescuing and engine and brake van.
22"Oliver Owns Up"3 June , 1992
Oliver is new to the Island, and all the engines complimenting his courage is making him conceited. He ignores Duck's warning about trucks and gets in an accident.
23"Bulgy"25 September, 1992
Bulgy is a double-decker bus who hates the rails. He wants to make himself more useful by taking visitors on a shortcut. But it has a bridge that's too low for him.
24"Heroes"1 October , 1992
Bill and Ben are being too mischievious, and are finally sent to the Quarry. But when they arrive, they are the workers' only hope during a landslide.
25"Percy, James and the Fruitful Day"10 November , 1992
James is collecting some fruit from the Harbour to the main line. He breaks down, so Percy has to take it, but he goes too fast and winds up squashing it all.
26"Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure (Thomas and Percy's Mountain Adventure - US)"25 November , 1992
Thomas looks forward to delivering his mail to the people of the Mountain Village. But a snowstorm ruins it all, and he, Percy, Terence and Harold must work together.

Characters Introduced

Notes

  • This season introduces the first road villain - Bulgy.
  • First season to have episodes that are not based on a story written by Rev. W. or Christopher Awdry.
  • Some of the stories like The Trouble with Mud and A Scarf for Percy were written by the Rev. W. Awdry, but were modified dramatically by Britt Allcroft
  • Some models from the TV series TUGS appear in this season.
  • This season shows the only facial injury to an engine (James, in Buzz Buzz / James Goes Buzz Buzz).
  • This is the first season to have new narrators for both UK and US releases - Michael Angelis and George Carlin.
  • This is the only season to feature City of Truro, Dilly the Duck and The Flying Scotsman.
  • This is the last season to play the outro theme at the end of the episodes, as done in several previous episodes, although the outro was only played in one episode (Mavis)

Featured Characters

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