Season 2
Episode Guide
Let the Games Begin
S2
E1
Feb 16, 1999
James tries to figure out just how many different games there are to play, and Natalie promises him a big prize if he can puzzle it out.
Friendship-Just the Perfect Blendship
S2
E2
Feb 16, 1999
Shaina is excited and nervous about meeting a boy named Corey who just moved to Gullah Gullah Island. Vanessa reluctantly joins James when he goes crabbing and they meet three new friends who help them.
Natalie's Sick
S2
E3
Feb 17, 1999
Natalie has a bad head cold, so the whole family pitches in to take care of her. Things go awry when Binyah Binyah Polliwog, in search of flowers for Natalie, pulls all of the plants out of her garden.
Taking Care of Business
S2
E4
Feb 18, 1999
Shaina excited about her first trip to the dentist and gets tips on what to expect from James and Vanessa. Meanwhile, Ron encourages the neighborhood kids to take care of themselves by excercising.
Double Dutch
S2
E5
Feb 19, 1999
After seeing the Double Dutch world champion jumping team, Vanessa is determined to learn to jump double dutch before the next day's tryout. James comes up with a clever way to help his cousin "feel the beat in her feet".
Look Who's Balking
S2
E6
Feb 22, 1999
Jessica has a new baby sister, but she's not happy about all the attention the baby gets at her expense. Ron helps Jessica realize that she has an important new role in her family.
Move Your Body
S2
E7
Feb 23, 1999
Everybody's got "dance fever" except for Jessica. She doesn't think she can dance and is afraid everyone will laugh at her. James and friends show Jessica how to "get her groove on" and join the fun.
My Favorite Things
S2
E8
Feb 24, 1999
Everyone shares their favorite things. James operates a drawbridge, Vanessa visits a chocolate factory, Abuelo shows off his inventions and Shaina leads a marching band.
Beat It!
S2
E9
Feb 25, 1999
Rhythm is explored from many different angles as Simeon plays his drums, Vanessa and Ron do a Rhythmic nursery rhyme, Shaina visits a music class and everyone plays games that have a beat.
Armando's New Home
S2
E10
Feb 26, 1999
When the kids complain about too many rules, Ron, Natalie, and Armando's mother, Juana, decide they should see what life would be like if there weren't any rules at all.
Spring Can Really Hang You Up
S2
E11
Mar 1, 1999
Spring is burstin' out all over Gullah Gullah Island! Ron and Simeon pick daffodils, James goes on a nature walk with Ranger Mike , Shaina and Binyah Binyah Polliwog make a mypole, and everyone gathers for a game of baseball.
Whose Friend Are You Anyway?
S2
E12
Mar 2, 1999
James is miffed when he thinks his new friend, Greg, likes everyone else better than him. James even accuses Greg of trying to steal his Dad.
Gullah Gullah Ghoul-Land
S2
E13
Mar 3, 1999
All the kids are excited about sleeping under the stars at Camp Gullah, except Shaina. She's afraid of monsters, ghosts and goblins. James says he's not afraid of anything except, of course, spiders.
Things that Go Bump in the Night
S2
E14
Mar 4, 1999
It's night time and Miss Natalie can't fall asleep. One by one the whole family wakes up and together they explore what goes on at night.
The Pet Show
S2
E15
Mar 5, 1999
Vanessa brings her class' rabbitt home for the weekend and he escapes from his cage. But, never fear, James, Bryan and Binyah Binyah Pooliwog a.k.a The Lost and Found Detective Agency are on the case!
The Troll That Ate Gullah Gullah Island
S2
E16
Mar 8, 1999
Natalie's rendition of "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" story inspires the kids to put on a play. One problem -- Binyah Binyah Polliwog is cast as the troll, but he doesn't know how to be mean.
The Talent Show
S2
E17
Mar 9, 1999
Everyone's participating in the local Talent Show, except Vanessa, who'd rather raise money to buy a new bicycle. Vanessa's friends and neighbors show a true talent for friendship by taking up a collection for her new bicycle.
Grandmas and Grandpas
S2
E18
Mar 10, 1999
Grandma pays a visit and brings everyone gifts from her travels around the world. It takes Binyah Binhyah Polliwog a little time to get used to Grandma, but she evenutally wins him over with her warmth.
Get Out of My Hair
S2
E19
Mar 11, 1999
Simeon gets his first haircut. James and his friends make fake beards while the girls hold a hairstyle fashion show. Natalie helps her realize that it's our differences that make us all special.
Feeling Soup
S2
E20
Mar 12, 1999
Natalie's created a doll sculpture, but she's nervous about showing it to everyone. Vanessa misses her parents. Marisol is too shy to approach a boy she has a crush on.
Mercy Mercy Me
S2
E21
Mar 16, 1999
As Gullah Gullah Island celebrates "Nature Day" the Daise family and friends learn different ways to take care of the planet. James, Ron and Vanessa sing about recycling.
Miss Ella Mae Breadsticks
S2
E22
Apr 30, 1999
Natalie and Shaina have a tea party with Shaina's imaginary friend Miss Ella Mae Breadsticks. James and Vanessa meet driftwood artist, Everett Mayo, on the beach and he shows them how to make their own works of art.
Shaina's Birthday
S2
E23
May 3, 1999
Shaina's excited about her fifth birthday, but her bubble bursts when her favorite clown, Sudsy gets too sick to show up. Shaina's family and friends rally to save the day with clowns, presents, games and ponies.