Kit Laybourne
Director
Gullah Gullah Island (1994)
Season 1
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.
Released Nov. 3, 1994
Episode 24 min
2+
Keywords: imdb.personal-development, imdb.preschool, imdb.gullah, imdb.african-american-family, imdb.friend, imdb.gullah-culture, imdb.repetition-in-title + 8 more, imdb.educational, imdb.puppet, imdb.morals, imdb.african-american, imdb.island, imdb.married-couple, imdb.south-carolina, imdb.black-family
Watch Providers: Bet+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , BET+ Apple TV channel + 2 more, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential
Production Companies: Magnet Productions, Perez-Minton Productions, Inc., Nick Jr. Productions
Network: Nickelodeon
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Yes I Can
Kids and neighbors have witnessed Fred committing petty crimes, but Fred declares his innocence. Could there be an evil version of Fred running around?
Nov. 3, 1994, midnight
S1E2 - Rain, Rain Go Away
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.
Oct. 24, 1994, midnight
S1E3 - Ron's Birthday
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?
July 6, 1994, midnight
S1E4 - Charleston Market
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.
Oct. 24, 1994, midnight
S1E5 - Gullah Gullah Island Day
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.
Nov. 2, 1994, midnight
S1E6 - Going Places
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.
Nov. 4, 1994, midnight
S1E7 - Please Don't Eat the Alstons
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.
Nov. 7, 1994, midnight
S1E8 - The Green Show
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.
Nov. 9, 1994, midnight
S1E9 - The Binyah Binyah Polliwog Show
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.
Oct. 25, 1994, midnight
S1E10 - Rhythm & Rhyme All the Time
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.
Nov. 17, 1994, midnight
S1E11 - Baby Animals
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.
Nov. 28, 1994, midnight
S1E12 - The School Show
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.
Nov. 30, 1994, midnight
S1E13 - Relaciones Familares
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.
Dec. 2, 1994, midnight
S1E14 - James' Treasure Box
James' Treasure Box
Dec. 6, 1994, midnight
S1E15 - Say What?!
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.
Dec. 8, 1994, midnight
S1E16 - Carnival
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.
Dec. 12, 1994, midnight
S1E17 - Oops!
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.
Dec. 14, 1994, midnight
Network: Nickelodeon
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 432 min.
Released: Nov. 3, 1994
Last Air Date: Dec. 14, 1994, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-Y
Common sense age: 2+
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