M — R ("Mixed Breeds" through "Rushin' to the Bone")
"Mixed Breeds"
Fate exposes the "secret" lives of Wanda and Mr. Pruitt. Meanwhile, Wishbone as John Utterson uncovers the secret life of his friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, in Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."Moonbone"
Sam discovers that a missing Super Bowl ring can be traced back to Wishbone. Meanwhile, Wishbone as Franklin Blake uncovers the truth about a stolen mystical diamond, the moonstone, in Wilkie Collins' The Moonstone.Video Clip:"Meet the Moose" from Moonbone
Be sure to watch the entire episode on PBS!"Muttketeer!"
Wishbone finds adventure when he tries to join the kids at school. As D'Artagnan, he needs all his skills to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis in Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers."One Thousand and One Tails"
David has an adventure with bandits on the Internet, while Wishbone tries to save Emily from the power of greed. Meanwhile, Wishbone as Ali Baba has an adventure with 40 thieves, and Scheherazade saves her life through the power of stories in The Thousand and One Arabian Nights."Pantin' at the Opera"
The Henderson Library may be haunted by a former librarian. Wishbone, as Viscount Raoul de Chagny, finds that the Grand Opera House in Paris is haunted by The Phantom of the Opera, written by Gaston Leroux.
"The Pawloined Paper"
Joe is in a race to recover a love note that could be embarrassing. In Edgar Allen Poe's short story, Wishbone as Detective Dupin races to save the Queen from an embarrassing discovery in the "The Purloined Letter.""Paw Prints of Thieves"
Joe nearly gets suspended when he helps the school lunch woman donate leftover food to a local shelter. Wishbone is reminded of Robin Hood, who risks arrest when he robs from the rich to give to the poor."Picks of the Litter"
Wishbone introduces a friend to some of his favorite stories and shows the most exciting moments from past episodes."The Prince and the Pooch"
After imagining what it would be like to be a coach, Joe gets his chance with Emily's tee-ball team. Meanwhile, Wishbone is both the Prince of Wales and the pauper Tom Canty in Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper."The Prince of Wags"
Joe learns what it means to be a leader when he's elected captain of the school basketball team. Wishbone, as Prince Hal, discovers the true meaning of leadership on the battlefield in William Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part One.""Pup Fiction"
Wanda's fears mount as she receives a series of anonymous letters. Wishbone as Henry Tilney is attracted to a young woman whose active imagination leads her to mischief in Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey."The Roamin' Nose"
Eighth grade graduation leaves Joe and his friends wondering about their future in high school. Wishbone as Aeneas - although facing an uncertain future - goes on to found the great Roman Empire in Virgil's The Aeneid."Rosie, Oh! Rosie, Oh!"
Faulty communication separates Wishbone and Samantha from a beagle they both love. Meanwhile, the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets keeps Wishbone as Romeo from Juliet in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet.""Rushin' to the Bone"
When Wishbone gets the chance to be a star, the people around him become confused about his identity. Meanwhile, in Gogol's "The Inspector General," Hlestakov is mistaken for a high government official. Wishbone is his servant Ossip. Mistaken identity becomes a metaphor for distinguishing what is true and false.Video Clip:"What kind of dog wears a costume?" from Rushin' to the Bone
Be sure to watch the entire episode on PBS!Other Episodes:
A-E
"Bark That Bark" through "The Entrepawneur"
F-L
"Fleabitten Bargain" through "Little Big Dog"
S-Z
"Salty Dog" through "War of the Noses"
