Shining Time Station
An American version of the popular British children's program. Every episode, the kids (and sometimes the adults, too) at Shining Time Station learn some special lessons about life and getting along with others from the miniature Mr. Conductor. The lessons are then illustrated in segments featuring Thomas the Tank Engine.
- 1989-1993
- 3 seasons
- PBS
- Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- TV-G
An American version of the popular British children's program. Every episode, the kids (and sometimes the adults, too) at Shining Time Station learn some special lessons about life and getting along with others from the miniature Mr. Conductor. The lessons are then illustrated in segments featuring Thomas the Tank Engine.
Season 3 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 1993
Episode 1
Becky Makes a Wish
Fri, Mar 26, 1993
Becky hopes something special would occur in the station. Suddenly, unexpected occurrences including Schemer and Stacy switching personalities as well as the mayor flying like a bird across town are the results.
Episode 2
Schemer's Alone
Tue, Mar 23, 1993 28 mins
Schemer's mother is away and Schemer is told to do some responsibilities while she's away and he promises to do what he was told to do. But, he ends up making the kids do all of his assignments for him.
Episode 3
Bully for Mr. Conductor
Wed, Mar 24, 1993
While J.B. King is looking for Mr. Conductor his nephew Buster drops by Shining Time Station and harasses Dan.
Episode 4
Stacy Cleans Up
Wed, Apr 7, 1993
The local dump has closed down and Shining Time Station is full of rubbish. It's lucky that a garbage train has pulled up on track four.
Episode 5
Schemer's Robot
Mon, Apr 19, 1993 28 mins
Schemer purchases a robot to help operate the station's jukebox. However, he proves it being a very big error when the robot falls in love with the jukebox.
Episode 6
Billy Saves the Day
Tue, Apr 20, 1993
Felix Perez organizes a concert. The kids rehearse with instruments, Schemer does a rap song, and Billy sings a folk song.
Episode 7
Billy's Party
Wed, Apr 21, 1993
People at the station celebrate Thanksgiving which is a very busy holiday.
Episode 8
Fortune Teller Schemer
Thu, Apr 22, 1993
Schemer's fortune-telling machine correctly predicts the sudden frost, thus saving Ginny's tomato crop from certain destruction. Schemer dons the personality of "El Schemo" when he hears of this, and sits in the arcade, being treated like royalty, while the stranded passengers (trains delayed by the frost) come to him and his machine for their fortunes told.
Episode 9
Billy's Runaway Train
Mon, May 3, 1993
The station organizes a play about Casey Jones. Meanwhile, Mister Conductor and Billy both take the non-stop train to Snarleyville, but Stacy has to pull the switch to save the trains when the controls are stiff and another train is coming on the same railroad track.
Episode 10
Schemer Goes Camping
Tue, May 4, 1993
Everyone goes camping the station due to rainy weather, but Schemer forgets to pack all of the important equipment.
Episode 11
Mr. Conductor's Evil Twin
Wed, May 5, 1993
Kara asks Mister Conductor's twin to repair anything for her, but instead he wreaks havoc around the station.
Episode 12
Bad Luck Day at Shining Time Station
Thu, May 6, 1993
It is Friday the 13th at the station and Schemer encourages Schemee to sell phony good luck charms he made, such as vinyl horseshoes, plastic four-leaf clovers, and rabbit's feet made from a wool coat. However, Schemee takes his uncle's technique of frightening people into buying them a bit too far.
Episode 13
Mr. Conductor's Fourth of July
Mon, May 17, 1993
Billy and the kids are outside listening to Stacy's speech on freedom. Meanwhile, Schemer and Schemee go on a secret mission and turn the station upside down in order to search for gold. Schemee vacuums up Mister Conductor's magic dust and he cannot disappear at this time.
Episode 14
Stacy Forgets Her Name
Tue, May 18, 1993
Stacy smells a rose on her ticket booth. Mister Conductor has put memory loss powder on it so honeybees would forget about themselves. However, Stacy finds it first and sniffs it, which influences her to have amnesia. Schemer uses the occasion to talk her into selling the station, while Dan tries to assist her in regaining her memories.
Episode 15
Schemer's Special Club
Wed, May 19, 1993
Schemer wants to join the Nickelaire club, so he begins behaving like the leader, Hobart Hume III. However, Schemer has second thoughts when Hume criticizes Billy, Stacy, and the Kids. When he tells Schemer to lose the curl, it's the final straw.
Episode 16
Mr. Conductor's Movie
Thu, May 20, 1993
When a film producer arrives at the station, everyone gets excited and desires to participate in its production. They all go and receive costumes hoping to be part of the film.
Episode 17
The Joke's on Schemer
Mon, May 31, 1993
On the day before April Fool's Day, the kids dread Schemer's pranks because they know it is Schemer's favorite holiday. They play various tricks on him within the station. Schemer later finds out about the pranks when movers pack up the jukebox.
Episode 18
Dance Crazy
Tue, Jun 1, 1993
Ginny assists Schemer in practicing for a dance competition. Dan is bashful to dance publicly because he thinks Becky and Kara will tease him.
Episode 19
Mysterious Stranger
Wed, Jun 2, 1993
Everyone gets frightened when anything disappears at the station. The kids plan to stay late in order to capture the thief, but it turns out to be a monkey that has been accidentally left behind by a circus train.
Episode 20
Dan's Big Race
Thu, Jun 3, 1993
Dan cannot participate in a charity bicycle contest because his bicycle is broken.
Episode 21
Mr. Conductor Gets Left Out
Mon, Jun 7, 1993
The kids watch too much television and forget about participating in outdoor activities such as attending baseball games, canoe rides, and visiting a zoological park.
Episode 22
Mr. Conductor's Big Sleepwalk
Tue, Jun 8, 1993
Mister Conductor accidentally sneezes sleepy sand in his eyes and sleepwalks. Now he cannot spread his sleepy sand to assist everyone in Indian Valley fall asleep.
Episode 23
The Mayor Runs for Re-Election
Wed, Jun 9, 1993
It's election time in the town of Shining Time and Mayor Flopdinger is trying to get re-elected. Then a newcomer shows up in town and threatens Mayor Flopdinger's chances.
Episode 24
Stacy Says No
Thu, Jun 10, 1993
Stacy establishes a new strict of rules at the station as part of J.B. King's advice, but she forgets about her friends.
Episode 25
How the Station Got Its Name
Fri, Jun 11, 1993
Kara, Becky, and Mister Conductor time travel to get a missing part for a lantern. They meet the grandparents of Stacy, Schemer, Billy, and J.B. King and end up learning how "Shining Time Station" originated its name.
