Season 4
Episode Guide
Simeon's Day
S4
E1
May 20, 1999
Today is Simeon's day -- he gets to do whatever he wants, wear what he wants to wear, and go wherever he wants. After hot dogs for breakfast, Simeon and Natalie take Binyah Binyah to play group for some fun with his friends.
Family Day
S4
E2
May 21, 1999
James had special plans for each member of the Alston family, but they don't go as he expected when someone messes with his map.
The Mighty Cootas
S4
E3
May 24, 1999
As Ron and Abuelo coach and Natalie cheers from the sidelines, Shaina and Binyah Binyah play for the Gullah Gullah Island baseball team. Shaina and Binya Binya learn that working as a team is more important than winning.
Campout
S4
E4
May 25, 1999
Binyah Binyah joins the Alstons for Shaina's first campout. Shaina's worried about living in the great outdoors, but when Ron, Natalie, and James show her the "Campout Boogie", she begins to relax.
Here Come the Hatchlings
S4
E5
May 25, 1999
It's turtle hatching season and Ranger Mike has enlisted the Alstons to help the baby turtles find their way safely down the beach to the ocean.
Binyah the Barbarian
S4
E6
May 26, 1999
It's Ron and Natalie's wedding anniversary! To celebrate, the kids and Grandma Pixee are planning a fancy dinner. Binyah Binyah wants to attend but doesn't yet have the social skills to hold his own at a fancy dinner party.
Magic Show
S4
E7
May 27, 1999
James is having trouble getting his magic tricks to work.
Gullah Rocks
S4
E8
May 28, 1999
Shaina idolizes Vanessa and wants to do everything her older cousin does. Vanessa plays along -- until she has the opportunity to be in the "G- Funk Band" with James, Armando, and the cute new neighbor, JC.
Stray Dog Blues
S4
E9
May 31, 1999
The kids are getting ready for a neighborhood pet show. After a dog mix-up, all the animals win blue ribbons including James' turtle, Shaina's goldfish, Vanessa's rabbit, and a complete menagerie of mice, guinea pigs, and dogs.
James' New Buddy
S4
E10
Jun 1, 1999
It's a celebration of friendships new and old, as James introduces his new friend, Miguel, to his family. The two boys make discoveries about each other's cultures and interests as well as share their love of soccer.
The Hottest Day of the Year
S4
E11
Jun 2, 1999
On the hottest day of the year, everyone tries to find the best way to stay cool. All fixes are temporary until a cooling rain proves to be the best solution of all.
A Barrel of Laughs
S4
E12
Jun 3, 1999
It's "Tickle My Funnybone Day" on Gullah Gullah Island -- a day when everyone tells jokes, wears funny costumes, eats gross food, and otherwise tries to make each other laugh.
Binyah Goes to School
S4
E13
Jun 4, 1999
Binyah Binyah wants to play, but the Alstons are too busy getting out the door to start their morning. Binyah Binyah wishes he could go to school like James and Vanessa. Natalie suggests he play pretend school instead.
A Gullah Gullah Christmas
S4
E14
Jun 5, 1999
Shaina, who is suffering from a Christmas cold, falls asleep dreaming of a trip to the North Pole to visit Santa. She and Binyah Binyah then decide to journey to the north pole.
Big and Small
S4
E15
Jun 7, 1999
Shaina is disappointed to learn that she and Simeon are too small to ride their bikes to the library with James and Vanessa. Yet Shaina also finds out she's big enough to do un-fun things like clean up her room.
The Big Sleepover
S4
E16
Jun 8, 1999
The Alstons are having a sleepover which looks like it's going to be a lot of fun -- until the boys claim the living room. The girls carefully plot how to get the room back and it's up to Ron to negotiate a solution.
Lightning is Frightening
S4
E17
Jun 9, 1999
A lightening storm hits Gullah Gullah Island and Vanessa's scared. Everyone in the family tries to find a different ways to help her deal with her fear.
Polliwog Day
S4
E18
Jun 10, 1999
It's a polliwogulous day on Gullah Gullah Island when the whole family gets together with friends and neighbors to celebrate great polliwogs through history.