Big Comfy Couch
Overview
Big Comfy Couch, a beloved Canadian children's series, features Loonette the Clown and her dolly, Molly, as they tackle everyday challenges on their oversized couch. Airing from 1992 to early 2006, the show was created by Cheryl Wagner and Robert Mills, with direction from Wayne Moss and Mills. It made its Canadian debut on March 2, 1992, and reached American audiences in 1995 through public television. The series, which includes a Spanish adaptation called "El Sofa de mi Imaginacion," also entertained viewers in the UK on GMTV. Each episode centers on important themes, such as self-worth and understanding.
Episodes
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1
Pie in the Sky
Loonette and Molly dedicate their day to exploring the concepts of lightness and heaviness. After enjoying a tale about a balloon, Loonette stumbles u...
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2
Pinch to Grow an Inch
Molly’s birthday is just around the corner, and she teams up with Loonette to throw a festive party filled with games and costumes. They enjoy playi...
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3
All Aboard For Bed
The episode begins with a flashback where Loonette and Molly are restless and unable to sleep. They sneak around their home in the darkness until Loon...
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4
Knit One Twirl Too
After Molly comes down with a cold while skiing, Loonette resolves to make her a new pair of mittens. However, when the yarn gets hopelessly tangled, ...
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5
Upsey Downsey Day
Loonette presents Molly with a unique heart-shaped balloon, but it quickly drifts away during their playtime. Later, at Granny Garbanzo's garden, Loon...
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6
Flippy Floppy Fun
Molly lies back on the floor, prompting Loonette to call her out for being lazy. However, Loonette soon finds herself in a relaxed mood as she starts ...
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7
Something's Fishy Around Here
Loonette and Molly pretend they are out fishing on a boat, donning their lifejackets for the adventure. As they wait on their imaginary lake, Molly di...
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8
Scrub-a-Dub
A huge clutter has taken over the couch. Loonette, unaware, has dragged a whole roll of toilet paper from her shoe, creating a massive mess. However, ...
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9
Red Light, Green Light
Loonette invites everyone to join her for some fun with a series of stop-and-go games, followed by an imaginative journey in her pretend car.
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10
Gesundheit
Loonette finds herself struggling with a severe case of nosus kaboomis, which is a colossal sneeze. To tackle the mess, she grabs the vacuum cleaner, ...
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11
Ping Pong Polka
Loonette, full of excitement, vows to share a story with Molly. However, she quickly becomes sidetracked by the various bouncy items on the couch, as ...
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12
Funny Faces
Loonette expresses her emotions through her facial expressions and praises Molly for her beauty. When they notice that Granny Garbanzo has received a ...
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13
Snug as a Bug
Loonette treats Molly to a fun nature lesson with a puppet show, showing how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly. While visiting Granny Garbanzo...
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7
Hoopla
While looking for her ball, Loonette heads to Granny Garbanzo's garden to lend a hand in making cabbage rolls. Accompanying her is a hoop sent by Aunt...
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8
Wrong Side of the Couch
Loonette wakes up feeling cranky after dozing off behind the couch. She finds it quite challenging to shake off her bad mood, requiring both determina...
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9
I Feel Good
Loonette and Molly are curious about their bodies and set out to discover more. They find that feeling good and looking good often go hand in hand. Wh...
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11
Rude-I-Culous
Molly and then Loonette believe they're having a blast making silly faces and sounds. However, Granny steps in with a musical lesson to remind Loonett...
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12
Make It Snappy
Loonette is in a rush, but both Molly and Major Bedhead prefer to take their time. Will Auntie Macassar's present make a difference?
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13
Feast of Fools
The annual Feast of Fools dinner party has arrived, and Granny explains to Loonette that the celebration harks back to times when food was scarce for ...
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1
Give Yer Head a Shake
Loonette needs to help Molly understand when it's appropriate to say "no." Snicklefritz discovers this lesson the tough way when his antics lead to Ma...
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2
It's About Time
Granny Garbanzo is hosting a sleepover in her garden. Before Loonette can join the fun, she needs to repair an alarm clock and put Molly in a time-out...
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3
Clownus Interruptus
Molly decides to grab Loonette's attention by blasting a rock music cassette at full volume. Loonette attempts to ask her to wait for her turn. Howeve...
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4
Why?
Molly continuously wonders "Why?" (with a thought bubble featuring a question mark), which makes Loonette feel a bit anxious. However, they both come ...
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5
Monkey See Monkey Do
After demonstrating echoes to Molly, Loonette begins to imitate everyone around her. This playful mimicry extends into Granny Garbanzo's garden. When ...
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6
Sticks and Stones
Loonette begins calling Molly "Clumsy Clown" after she struggles with Pick-Up Sticks. When Loonette steps outside, she and Major Bedhead start creatin...
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7
Horsing Around
On National Horseplay Day, everyone is having a blast except for Snicklefritz, who just can't seem to join in the fun. The challenge is on to see who ...
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8
All Over and Under
Loonette gains a unique view of her couch and Granny Garbanzo’s garden. As Major Bedhead makes his way across the scene, he assists Loonette in mana...
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9
Pants on Fire
Loonette spins a couple of tall tales to both Molly and Major Bedhead. However, neither of them buys her stories, as Loonette is wriggling around like...
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10
All Fall Down
Loonette and Molly enjoy playing around with the art of falling safely. They remember the important rule: always keep your hands out of your pockets.
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11
Travelling Papers
Loonette has a strong desire to explore new places. Together with Molly, she sets their zigzag compass for Clowntown, but they are stopped by Granny G...
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12
Hiccups
Loonette and Molly both struggle to shake off their stubborn hiccups. Determined to find a solution, they head to Granny Garbanzo's garden, where they...
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13
Full of Life
When Loonette opts to empty the couch completely, she discovers the lessons of being empty and full in a rather unexpected way. Meanwhile, in Granny G...
