| Season Number: | 8 |
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| Network: | PBS Kids |
| Num Episodes: | 10 (19 segments) |
| Episode List: | List of Arthur episodes |
The eighth season of the television series Arthur was originally broadcast on PBS Kids in the United States from September 15 to December 26, 2003 and contains 10 episodes.[1] for the beloved characters Arthur and Sue Ellen Armstrong, as it is the last one featuring the voice talents of Mark Rendall and Patricia Rodriguez, respectively. For many years, these actors have brought depth and personality to the iconic roles, allowing viewers to connect with the stories in a meaningful way. The departure of both voice actors signifies not only a change in the character portrayals but also a shift in the series’ overall atmosphere, as new actors will take up the mantle in future seasons. Additionally, this season serves as a pivotal point in the history of the show's production, being the final season before CINAR, the original production company behind Arthur, underwent a rebranding to become Cookie Jar Entertainment in the following year. Evan Smirnow took over the role of George from Mitchell Rothpan. alongside with, Alexina Cowan and Sally Taylor-Isherwood, who replaced Patricia Rodriguez and Vanessa Lengies in voicing the characters Catherine and Emily, respectively.
In a February 2022 interview with Variety, Marc Brown stated that the inspiration for the episode "Bleep" came from a young neighbor of his, who learned a swear word on the school bus.[2]
See main article: List of Arthur episodes.