Thomas and Friends video releases (US)

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This article contains a list of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends video releases from the United States.

Contents

Season 1 (1989-2004)

Thomas Gets Tricked and Other Stories

Episodes

  1. Thomas Gets Tricked
  2. Edward Helps Out
  3. Come Out, Henry!
  4. Henry to the Rescue
  5. A Big Day for Thomas
  6. Trouble For Thomas
  7. Thomas Saves the Day

Song

  1. Come For the Ride (DVD Only)

Notes

  • Ringo Starr narrates this video.
  • Introduces Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, and Sir Topham Hatt.
  • This video had a sign above the edge saying, "Stories as seen on Shining Time Station".
  • The picture on the front cover of this video is a scene from "Saved From Scrap".
  • The picture on the back cover of the 1989 version of this video is a scene from "Edward Helps Out".
  • The picture on the back cover of the 1991 version of this video is a scene from "A Big Day for Thomas".

James Learns a Lesson and Other Stories

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Episodes

  1. James Learns A Lesson
  2. Foolish Freight Cars
  3. A Proud Day for James
  4. Thomas and the Conductor
  5. Thomas Goes Fishing
  6. Terence the Tractor
  7. Thomas and Bertie's Great Race

Song

  1. Thomas Anthem (DVD only)

Notes

  • Ringo Starr narrates this video
  • Introduces Terence the Tractor and Bertie the Bus.
  • The logos are all different on the DVD.
  • The front cover of the original VHS had a scene from "Old Iron" on it.
  • The back cover of the original VHS had a scene from "Terence the Tractor" on it.

A Big Day for Thomas

Episodes

  1. A Big Day for Thomas
  2. Percy Runs Away
  3. Thomas Breaks the Rules
  4. Henry's Special Coal
  5. The Flying Kipper
  6. Trouble for Thomas
  7. Toby the Tram Engine

Songs

  1. Sir Topham Hatt (DVD Only)
  2. Toby (DVD Only)

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin

The Early Years

Episodes (DISC 1)

  1. Thomas and Gordon
  2. Edward and Gordon
  3. The Sad Story of Henry
  4. Edward, Gordon and Henry
  5. Thomas' Train
  6. Thomas and the Trucks
  7. Thomas and the Breakdown Train
  8. James and the Coaches
  9. Troublesome Trucks
  10. James and the Express
  11. Thomas and the Guard
  12. Thomas Goes Fishing
  13. Thomas, Terence and the Snow

(DISC 2)

  1. Thomas and Bertie
  2. Tenders and Turntables
  3. Trouble in the Shed
  4. Percy Runs Away
  5. Coal
  6. The Flying Kipper
  7. Whistles and Sneezes
  8. Toby and the Stout Gentleman
  9. Thomas in Trouble
  10. Dirty Objects
  11. Off the Rails
  12. Down the Mine
  13. Thomas' Christmas Party

Notes

  • Narrated by Ringo Starr
  • This is the first time UK version of episodes are release in America.
  • The titles are equivulent to the British versions of these episodes.

Seasons 1-2 (1990-1998)

Tenders and Turntables and Other Stories

Episodes

  1. Tenders and Turntables
  2. Trouble in the Shed
  3. Percy Runs Away
  4. Thomas Comes to Breakfast
  5. Henry's Special Coal
  6. The Flying Kipper
  7. Toby the Tram Engine

Notes

  • Narrated by Ringo Starr.
  • Introduces Percy, Toby, Donald and Douglas
  • The front cover has a scene from "Thomas Comes to Breakfast" on it.
  • The back cover has a scene from "Percy Runs Away" on it.
  • Whistles and Sneezes was going to be on this video, but it was replaced.
  • Donald and Douglas appear on this video, though they're not introduced until Thomas, Percy and the Dragon & Other Stories.

Thomas Breaks the Rules and Other Stories

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Episodes

  1. Thomas Breaks the Rules
  2. A Cow on the Line
  3. Old Iron
  4. Double Trouble
  5. James in a Mess
  6. Duck Takes Charge
  7. Percy Proves a Point

Notes

  • Narrated by Ringo Starr.
  • Introduces Duck and Harold.
  • The front cover has a scene from "Double Trouble" on it.
  • The back cover has a scene from "A Cow on the Line" on it.

Better Late than Never and Other Stories

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Episodes

  1. Better Late than Never
  2. Pop Goes the Diesel
  3. Diesel's Devious Deed
  4. A Close Shave For Duck
  5. Gordon Takes a Dip
  6. Down the Mine
  7. The Runaway

Notes

  • Last video narrated by Ringo Starr until Best of Percy.
  • Introduces Diesel.
  • Some video covers of this video have a picture of Duck rather than Thomas.
  • Trevor makes a cameo, though he's not introduced until Daisy & Other Stories.

Thomas Comes to Breakfast

Episodes

  1. Thomas Comes to Breakfast
  2. Pop Goes the Diesel
  3. Diesel's Devious Deed
  4. A Close Shave for Duck
  5. Gordon Takes A Dip
  6. Double Trouble
  7. A Cow on the Line
  8. Trouble in the Shed

Song

  1. Little Engines (DVD Only)

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin

Season 1-3 (1993-2001)

Daisy and Other Thomas Stories

Episodes

  1. Daisy
  2. Percy's Predicament
  3. Whistles and Sneezes
  4. Saved From Scrap
  5. A New Friend For Thomas
  6. Tender Engines
  7. Percy Takes the Plunge

Song

  1. Let's Have A Race (DVD Only)

Notes

  • Introduces Daisy and Trevor.
  • Narrated by George Carlin.
  • Includes Trevor's debut episode, despite appearing in Previous videos.
  • When this video was released on DVD, it was renamed Percy Takes the Plunge.

Thomas' Christmas Party and Other Favorite Stories

Episodes

  1. Thomas' Christmas Party
  2. Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree
  3. Terence the Tractor
  4. The Flying Kipper
  5. A Scarf for Percy
  6. A New Friend For Thomas
  7. Henrys Forest
  8. Thomas Saves The Day

Notes

  • Introducing James (Not Again)
  • First time George Carlin re-narrates episodes.

Thomas and His Friends Help Out

Episodes

  1. Edward Helps Out
  2. Foolish Freight Cars
  3. Thomas, Percy and the Mail Train
  4. Thomas Breaks the Rules
  5. Down the Mine
  6. Percy's Promise
  7. Trouble in the Shed
  8. Donald and Douglas
  9. Saved From Scrap
  10. Bertie's Chase
  11. Thomas and Percy's Mountain Adventure

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin

Thomas and his Friends Get Along

Episodes

  1. Old Iron
  2. James In A Mess
  3. Duck Takes Charge
  4. Down the Mine
  5. The Runaway
  6. Better Late Than Never
  7. Tenders and Turntables
  8. Percy Proves A Point
  9. Trust Thomas
  10. Percy and the Signal

Song

  1. Thomas' Anthem (DVD Only)

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin

Best of Percy

Episodes

  1. Percy's Ghostly Trick (George Carlin)
  2. A Scarf for Percy (George Carlin)
  3. Percy Takes A Plunge (Ringo Starr)
  4. Percy's Predicament (George Carlin)
  5. Percy and the Signal (George Carlin)
  6. Percy Runs Away (George Carlin)
  7. Percy Proves a Point (George Carlin)
  8. Thomas, Percy and the Mail Train (George Carlin)
  9. Percy's Promise (George Carlin)

Songs

  1. Percy's Seaside Trip (DVD Only)
  2. Sir Topham Hatt (DVD Only)

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin and Ringo Starr

Best of James

Episodes

  1. A Proud Day for James
  2. James in a Mess
  3. Old Iron
  4. No Joke for James
  5. James Learns A Lesson
  6. James Goes Buzz Buzz
  7. Time for Trouble
  8. Percy, James and the Fruitful Day

Songs

  1. Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover
  2. Harold the Helicopter (DVD only)
  3. The Island Song (DVD only)
  4. Gone Fishing (DVD only)

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin

Thomas & Bertie's Great Race & Other Stories

Episodes

  1. Terence the Tractor
  2. Thomas and Bertie's Great Race
  3. Toby's Tightrope
  4. The Trouble with Mud

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin.
  • This video is rare.
  • This is the only Thomas video to be release by Teddy TV.

Seasons 2-3 (1993-1994)

All of these videos are narrated by George Carlin.

Thomas Gets Bumped and Other Stories

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Episodes

  1. Thomas Gets Bumped
  2. Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party
  3. Diesel Does it Again
  4. Gordon and the Famous Visitor
  5. Donald's Duck
  6. Percy and the Signal
  7. Thomas, Percy and Mail Train

Song

  1. Accidents will Happen (DVD only)

Notes

  • Trevor and Donald star in several episodes, yet their debut episodes appear in later videos.
  • Bill and Ben make a brief cameo, though they aren't introduced until the next video.

Thomas, Percy and the Dragon and Other Stories

Episodes

  1. Thomas, Percy and the Dragon
  2. Donald and Douglas
  3. The Deputation
  4. Time for Trouble
  5. A Scarf for Percy
  6. The Diseasel
  7. Edward's Exploit

Song

  1. Every Cloud has a Silver Lining (DVD only)

Notes

  • Includes Donald and Douglas' debut episodes, despite appearing in several videos earlier.
  • Introduces Boco, and Bill and Ben.
  • Some video covers of this video have a picture of Diesel rather than Bill.

James Goes Buzz Buzz and Other Thomas Stories

Episodes

  1. James Goes Buzz Buzz
  2. One Good Turn
  3. Bertie's Chase
  4. Heroes
  5. Bulgy
  6. Wrong Road
  7. Percy, James and the Fruitful Day

Song

  1. Island Song (DVD only)

Notes

  • Introduces Bulgy.
  • Oliver appears, yet his debut episodes are in the next video.

Percy's Ghostly Trick and Other Thomas Stories

Episodes

  1. Percy's Ghostly Trick
  2. Woolly Bear
  3. Thomas and Percy's Mountain Adventure
  4. Escape!
  5. Oliver Owns Up
  6. All at Sea

Song

  1. Thomas' Anthem

Notes

  • First video to include a song.
  • Oliver's debut episode is included, despite him appearing in several videos earlier.
  • Introducing Oliver and Toad.
  • The cover has a scene from A Scarf For Percy on it.

Season 3 (1991)

Trust Thomas and Other Stories

Episodes

  1. Trust Thomas
  2. Mavis
  3. Toby's Tightrope
  4. No Joke for James
  5. Percy's Promise
  6. Henry's Forest
  7. The Trouble with Mud

Song

  1. Harold the Helicopter (DVD only)

Notes

  • Introduces Mavis
  • On the DVD logos come from other Thomas DVDs[Expect for Toby's Tightrope and Henry's Forest]
  • First video narrated by George Carlin.
  • The VHS cover had a scene from Trust Thomas on it.

Seasons 1-4 (1998-2001)

All of these videos are narrated by George Carlin.

10 Years of Thomas

Episodes

  1. Thomas and Bertie's Great Race
  2. Old Iron
  3. The Trouble with Mud
  4. Terence the Tractor
  5. Percy's Ghostly Trick
  6. Mavis
  7. Henry and the Elephant
  8. Percy's Promise
  9. James Goes Buzz Buzz
  10. All at Sea

Song

  1. Thomas' Anthem Grand Finale

Best of Thomas

Episodes

  1. Thomas Gets Bumped
  2. Thomas, Percy and the Dragon
  3. Thomas and Stepney
  4. Thomas Saves the Day
  5. A New Friend For Thomas
  6. Trouble for Thomas
  7. A Big Day for Thomas
  8. Thomas Meets the Queen

Songs

  1. Thomas' Anthem (DVD only)
  2. It's Great To Be An Engine (DVD only)
  3. Really Useful Engine
  4. Let's Have A Race (DVD only)

Season 2-4 (2003)

Fun with Thomas

Episodes

  1. The Runaway
  2. Fish

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin.
  • This DVD comes with a Wooden Railway set.

Season 4 (1995)

All video releases in this season were narrated by George Carlin.

Rusty to the Rescue and Other Stories

Episodes

  1. Granpuff
  2. Sleeping Beauty
  3. A Bad Day for Sir Handel
  4. Rusty Helps Peter Sam
  5. Rusty to the Rescue
  6. Thomas and Stepney

Song

  1. Gone Fishing

Notes

  • Introduces Skarloey, Rheneas, Sir Handel, Peter Sam, Duke, Rusty, Stepney, and Smudger (in flashback).
  • The scene on the cover depicts a scene from "Home At Last," which appears on the video of "Thomas and the Special Letter."

Thomas & the Special Letter and Other Stories

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Episodes

  1. Thomas and the Special Letter
  2. Home at Last
  3. Rock ‘N’ Roll
  4. Steamroller
  5. Toad Stands By
  6. Bowled Out

Song

  1. Don't Judge a Book by its Cover (Last Video)

Notes

  • Introduces Duncan, George, Scruffey and The Diesel (Class 40)
  • The scene on the cover of the VHS depicts a scene from the episode "Thomas Meets the Queen."

The Gallent Old Engine and Other Thomas Stories

Episodes

  1. Henry & the Elephant
  2. You Can't Win
  3. Special Attraction
  4. Passengers & Polish
  5. Gallant Old Engine
  6. Fish

Song

  1. Really Useful Engine

Notes

  • When this video was released on DVD, it was renamed Henry & The Elephant.

Thomas Meets the Queen and Other Stories

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Episodes

  1. Mind That Bike
  2. Train Stops Play
  3. Thomas Meets the Queen
  4. Bulls Eyes
  5. Special Funnel
  6. Four Little Engines

Song

  1. Island Song

Sing Along & Stories

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Episodes

  1. Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady
  2. Bulldog

Songs

  1. Thomas’ Anthem
  2. Let’s Have a Race
  3. Gone Fishing
  4. Toby
  5. Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover
  6. Island Song
  7. Really Useful Engine
  8. Its Great To Be An Engine (DVD only)

Seasons 4-5 (2001)

Thomas' Trackside Tunes

Episodes

  1. Gordon and the Gremlin (Alec Baldwin)
  2. Trucks (Rusty Helps Peter Sam) (George Carlin)

Songs

  1. Donald's Duck
  2. Sir Topham Hatt
  3. Come for the Ride
  4. Harold the Helicopter
  5. Percy's Seaside Trip
  6. Accidents Will Happen

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.

Season 5 (1999-2000)

All video releases in this season were narrated by Alec Baldwin.

Cranky Bugs

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Episodes

  1. Cranky Bugs
  2. Lady Hatt's Birthday Party
  3. Double Teething Troubles
  4. Thomas, Percy and Old Slow Coach
  5. Busy Going Backwards
  6. A Better View for Gordon

Song

  1. Toby (DVD only)
  2. Donalds Duck (DVD only)
  3. Night Train (VHS only)

Notes

  • Introduces Cranky, Derek, and Old Slow Coach
  • This was the first VHS to start using one engine and then a small scene under the engine rather than one full-size scene for the whole cover.

Races, Rescues, and Runaways

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Episodes

  1. Toby and the Flood
  2. Put Upon Percy
  3. Horrid Lorry
  4. Bye George!
  5. Something in the Air
  6. Oliver’s Find

Songs

  1. Come for the Ride (DVD only)
  2. Accidents Will Happen

Notes

  • Introduces the Horrid Lorries

Spills and Chills

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Episodes

  1. Toby’s Discovery
  2. Rusty & the Boulder
  3. Duncan Gets Spooked
  4. Stepney Gets Lost
  5. Haunted Henry
  6. Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday

Song

  1. Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
  2. Night Train (DVD only)

Notes

  • Introduces 'Arry and Bert
  • The VHS had a preview on it for Thomas and the Magic Railroad.

Make Someone Happy

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Episodes

  1. Make Someone Happy
  2. A Big Surprise for Percy
  3. Happily Ever After
  4. Thomas & the Rumors
  5. James & the Trouble with Trees
  6. Baa!

Song

  1. It’s Great to be an Engine
  2. Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining (DVD only)

Seasons 1-5 (2000-2004)

Thomas' Christmas Wonderland and Other Thomas Adventures

Epsidoes

  1. Snow (Alec Baldwin)
  2. Thomas' Christmas Party (George Carlin)
  3. Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree (George Carlin)
  4. Terence the Tractor (George Carlin)
  5. Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure (George Carlin)
  6. Special Funnel (George Carlin)

Songs

  1. The Snow Song

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.
  • During the scene where Percy asks Thomas about Santa Claus, (which was cut out from the American version) George Carlin continues his original narration, leaving out the part about Santa. When the engines actualy wake up, we here "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" playing and some engine whistles.
  • First video to have 2 different narrators.

Best of Gordon

Episodes

  1. Gordon Takes A Dip (George Carlin)
  2. Down the Mine (George Carlin)
  3. Whistles and Sneezes (George Carlin)
  4. Gordon & The Famous Visitor (George Carlin)
  5. Wrong Road (George Carlin)
  6. The Trouble With Mud (George Carlin)
  7. Tender Engines (George Carlin)
  8. Gordon and the Gremlin (Alec Baldwin)
  9. A Better View for Gordon (Alec Baldwin)

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.

Seasons 1-6 (2003-2007)

Thomas' Snowy Surprise

Episodes

  1. It's Only Snow (Alec Baldwin)
  2. Jack Frost (Alec Baldwin)
  3. Toby Had a Little Lamb (Alec Baldwin)
  4. Snow (Alec Baldwin)
  5. Thomas' Christmas Party (George Carlin)
  6. Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree (George Carlin)

Song

  1. Winter Wonderland

Notes

  • Alec Baldwin and George Carlin narrate this video.

Ultimate Christmas

Epsidoes

  1. Snow (Alec Baldwin)
  2. Thomas' Christmas Party (George Carlin)
  3. Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree (George Carlin)
  4. Terence the Tractor (George Carlin)
  5. Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure (George Carlin)
  6. Special Funnel (George Carlin)
  7. It's Only Snow (Alec Baldwin)
  8. Jack Frost (Alec Baldwin)
  9. Toby Had a Little Lamb (Alec Baldwin)

Songs

  1. The Snow Song
  2. Winter Wonderland

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin
  • During the scene where Percy asks Thomas about Santa Claus, (which was cut out from the American version) George Carlin continues his original narration, leaving out the part about Santa. When the engines actualy wake up, we here "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" playing and some engine whistles.

Season 6 (2002-2003)

All videos in this season were narrated by Alec Baldwin.

Salty's Secret

Episodes

  1. Salty's Secret
  2. Harvey to the Rescue
  3. No Sleep for Cranky
  4. The Fogman
  5. A Bad Day for Harold
  6. Elizabeth the Vintage Quarry Truck

Song

  1. James the Really Splendid Engine

Notes

  • Introduces Salty, Harvey, and Elizabeth
  • The video had an advertisement for Thomas the Tank Engine merchandise on it.

James and the Red Balloon

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Episodes

  1. James and the Red Balloon
  2. Twin Trouble
  3. Edward the Very Useful Engine
  4. The World's Strongest Engine
  5. Rusty Saves the Day
  6. Dunkin' Duncan

Song

  1. Down By the Docks

Percy’s Chocolate Crunch

Episodes

  1. Percy's Chocolate Crunch
  2. Thomas, Percy and the Squeak
  3. Gordon Takes a Tumble
  4. Buffer Bother
  5. Middle Engine
  6. Faulty Whistles

Song

  1. Little Engines

Seasons 6-7 (2004)

Thomas and the Jet Engine

Episodes

  1. Thomas and the Jet Engine (Alec Baldwin)
  2. Percy and the Haunted Mine (Alec Baldwin)
  3. Scaredy Engines (Alec Baldwin)
  4. Harold and the Flying Horse (Michael Brandon)
  5. Bulgy Rides Again (Michael Brandon)
  6. Salty's Stormy Tale (Michael Brandon)

Song

  1. Boo! Boo! Choo-Choo

Notes

  • Narrated by Alec Baldwin and Michael Brandon.
  • This is the last video to feature season 6 episodes until Thomas' Halloween Adventures.

New Friends for Thomas

Episodes

  1. Gordon and Spencer
  2. Emily's New Coaches
  3. The Spotless Record
  4. Peace and Quiet
  5. Jack Jumps In
  6. A Friend in Need

Song

  1. Five New Engines in the Shed

Notes

  • Narrated by Michael Angelis.
  • This is the only time Michael Angelis the UK narrator narrates US version episodes.
  • When Michael Brandon narrated these episodes (excluding Jack Jumps In and A Friend in Need) on PBS, they were re-composed with Hartshrone's music.
  • Introduces Spencer, Emily, Arthur, Murdoch, Jack and the Pack.

Season 7 (2005-2006)

All video releases in this season were narrated by Michael Brandon.

Hooray For Thomas!

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Episodes

  1. Hooray for Thomas!
  2. Edward's Brass Band
  3. The Refreshment Lady's Stand
  4. Rheneas and the Roller Coaster
  5. The Grand Opening
  6. Best Dressed Engine

Song

  1. The Red Balloon

Percy Saves the Day

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Episodes

  1. Percy Gets it Right
  2. Something Fishy
  3. What's The Matter With Henry
  4. The Old Bridge
  5. Trusty Rusty
  6. Bill, Ben & Fergus

Song

  1. There Once was an Engine who Ran Away.

Note

  • Introduces Fergus

Thomas and the Really Brave Engines

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Episodes

  1. Bad Day at Castle Loch
  2. Toby and the Windmill
  3. The Runaway Elephant
  4. James & the Queen of Sodor
  5. Oliver The Snow Engine
  6. Thomas & the Search for Fergus

Song

  1. Troublesome Trucks

Seasons 1-7 (2006-2008)

Thomas' Halloween Adventures

Episodes

  1. Scaredy Engines (Alec Baldwin)
  2. Haunted Henry (Alec Baldwin)
  3. Thomas Gets Tricked (George Carlin)
  4. Thomas, Percy and the Dragon (George Carlin)
  5. Diesel's Devlish Deed (George Carlin)
  6. Percy's Ghostly Trick (George Carlin)
  7. Toby's Discovery (Alec Baldwin)
  8. Gordon and the Gremlin (Alec Baldwin)
  9. The Fogman (Alec Baldwin)
  10. A Bad Day at Castle Loch (Michael Brandon)
  11. Percy and the Haunted Mine (Alec Baldwin)

Songs

  1. Boo Boo Choo Choo
  2. Engine Roll Call

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin, Alec Baldwin and Michael Brandon.
  • Diesel's Devious Deed is renamed Diesel's Devlish Deed.
  • First video to have 3 different narrators.

Season 8 (2004-2006)

All video releases in this season were narrated by Michael Brandon.

Steamies Vs. Diesels

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Episodes

  1. Thomas to the Rescue
  2. Henry and the Wishing Tree
  3. Squeak, Rattle & Roll
  4. Percy's New Whistle

Songs

  1. Sounds
  2. Engine Roll Call

Notes

  • This video includes games in between stories.

It’s Great to Be an Engine!

Episodes

  1. Too Hot for Thomas
  2. Emily's Adventure
  3. You Can Do It, Toby!
  4. Gordon Takes Charge
  5. Edward The Great
  6. James Goes Too Far
  7. Percy & the Magic Carpet

Song

  1. A World Around You

Notes

  • This video includes games in between stories.

Thomas' Sodor Celebration!

Episodes

  1. Thomas Saves the Day
  2. Don't Tell Thomas
  3. Fish
  4. Halloween
  5. Spic and Span
  6. Chickens to School
  7. Thomas & the Circus

Song

  1. Surprises

Notes

  • This video includes games in between stories.

Songs from the Station

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Episodes

  1. Thomas and the Tuba
  2. Thomas and the Fireworks Display

Songs

  1. Sounds
  2. Emily
  3. Surprises
  4. A World Around You
  5. Determination
  6. Patience is a Virtue
  7. Ode to Gordon
  8. Engine Roll Call

Track Stars

Story Stops:

  1. Thomas Gets It Right
  2. Emily's New Route
  3. Percy's Big Mistake
  4. As Good As Gordon
  5. James Gets a New Coat
  6. Thomas, Emily & the Snowplough

Songs

  1. Emily
  2. Engine Roll Call

Notes

  • This video includes games in between stories.

Season 9 (2006-2007)

All video releases in this season were narrated by Michael Brandon.

Tales From the Tracks

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Story Stops

  1. Thomas & the Birthday Picnic
  2. Flour Power
  3. The Magic Lamp
  4. Keeping Up With James
  5. Tuneful Toots
  6. Thomas Tries His Best

Songs

  1. Every Day's A Special Day On Sodor
  2. Engine Roll Call
  3. Night And Day

Notes

  • This video includes games in between stories.

Come Ride the Rails

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Story Stops

  1. Molly's Special Special
  2. Respect For Gordon
  3. Emily Knows Best
  4. Saving Edward
  5. Rheneas & The Dinosaur
  6. Thomas & The Golden Eagle

Songs

  1. Buffer up and Share
  2. Engine Roll Call

Notes

  • Introduces Molly
  • This DVD includes games in between stories.

Milkshake Muddle

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Stories

  1. Thomas' New Trucks
  2. Duncan and the Old Mine
  3. Thomas' Milkshake Muddle
  4. Mighty Mac
  5. Toby Feels Left Out
  6. Thomas and the New Engine

Songs

  1. Whatever we Do
  2. Engine Roll Call

Notes

  • Introuduces Neville and Mighty Mac
  • This DVD includes games in between stories.

Thomas and the Toy Workshop

Episodes

  1. Thomas & The Statue
  2. Henry & The Flagpole
  3. Bold & Brave
  4. Thomas & The Toy Workshop
  5. Percy & The Oil Painting
  6. Thomas & The Rainbow

Songs

  1. Brave Little Engine
  2. Engine Roll Call

Seasons 9-10 (2008)

All these videos were narrated by Michael Brandon.

Thomas and the Treasure

Story Stops

  1. Thomas and the Treasure
  2. Duncan's Bluff
  3. Skaroley the Brave
  4. Big Strong Henry
  5. Thomas's Day Off
  6. Seeing the Sights

Songs

  1. Strength
  2. Engine roll call

Notes

  • Introduces Dennis

Season 10 (2007-2008)

All video releases in this season were narrated by Michael Brandon.

Carnival Capers

Story Stops

  1. Percy & The Carnival
  2. Thomas & The Birthday Mail
  3. A Smooth Ride
  4. The Green Controller
  5. Edward Strikes Out
  6. Thomas's Frosty Friend

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call
  2. Theres Always Somthing New

Notes

  • Introducing Rosie and Rocky
  • This DVD has games in between stories.

Season 11 (2008)

All video releases in this season were narrated by Michael Brandon.

Engines and Escapdes

Story Stops

  1. Duncan Does it All
  2. Sir Handel in Charge
  3. Cool Truckings
  4. Ding-A-Ling
  5. Skaroley Storms Through
  6. Wash Behind Your Buffers

Songs

  1. The Narrow Gauge Song
  2. Engine Roll Call

Seasons 1-11 (2010-2012)

The Greatest Stories

Disc 1

Stories

  1. Thomas Gets Tricked (Ringo Starr)
  2. Edward Helps Out (Ringo Starr)
  3. Diesel's Devious Deed (Ringo Starr)
  4. Percy's Ghostly Trick (George Carlin)
  5. Thomas, Percy, and The Dragon (George Carlin)
  6. Trust Thomas (George Carlin)
  7. Henry and The Elephant (George Carlin)
  8. Cranky Bugs (Alec Baldwin)
  9. Oliver The Snow Engine (Michael Brandon)
  10. Thomas Saves The Day (S8) (Michael Brandon)
  11. Edward The Great (Michael Brandon)
  12. James Gets A New Coat (Michael Brandon)
  13. Thomas To The Rescue (Michael Brandon)
  14. Thomas and The Birthday Picnic (Michael Brandon)
  15. Emily Knows Best (Michael Brandon)

Disc 2

Stories

  1. Percy and The Carnival (Michael Brandon)
  2. Thomas and The Birthday Mail (Michael Brandon)
  3. Sir Handel In Charge (Michael Brandon)
  4. Skarloey Storms Through (Michael Brandon)
  5. Duncan Does It All (Michael Brandon)

Songs

  1. Engine Roll Call
  2. Sir Topham Hatt
  3. Percy's Seaside Trip
  4. Really Useful Engine
  5. Harold The Helicopter
  6. Thomas' Anthem
  7. It's Great To Be An Engine
  8. James The Really Splendid Engine
  9. Never Never Give Up

Notes

  • Narrated by Ringo Starr, George Carlin, Alec Baldwin, and Michael Brandon.
  • First DVD to have 4 different narrators.

Engine Friends

Disc 1

Stories

  1. Thomas and Bertie's Great Race (Ringo Starr)
  2. Trouble in the Shed (Ringo Starr)
  3. Saved from Scrap (Ringo Starr)
  4. A New Friend for Thomas (Ringo Starr)
  5. Granpuff (George Carlin)
  6. Sleeping Beauty (George Carlin)
  7. Make Someone Happy (Alec Baldwin)
  8. A Bad Day for Harold (Alec Baldwin)
  9. Twin Trouble (Alec Baldwin)
  10. Edward the Really Useful Engine (Alec Baldwin)
  11. Rusty Saves the Day (Alec Baldwin)
  12. Emily's New Coaches (Michael Brandon)
  13. Thomas and the Rainbow (Michael Brandon)
  14. Thomas and the New Engine (Michael Brandon)
  15. Thomas and the Statue (Michael Brandon)

Disc 2

Stories

  1. Follow that Flour (Michael Brandon)
  2. Toby's Afternoon Off (Michael Brandon)
  3. Edward Strikes Out (Michael Brandon)
  4. Hide and Peep (Michael Brandon)
  5. Emily and the Garbage (Michael Brandon)

Notes

  • Narrated by Ringo Starr, George Carlin, Alec Baldwin and Michael Brandon.

Seasons 3-11 (2009)

Holiday Express

Episodes

  1. Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure (George Carlin)
  2. Snow Engine (Michael Brandon)
  3. Henry's Lucky Day (Michael Brandon)
  4. Don't Tell Thomas (Michael Brandon)
  5. Thomas, Emily and the Snowplough (Michael Brandon)
  6. Thomas' Frosty Friend (Michael Brandon)

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin and Michael Brandon.

Season 12 (2009)

Railway Friends

Stories

  1. Best Friends
  2. The Party Suprise
  3. Gordon Takes A Short Cut
  4. Thomas Puts The Breaks On
  5. Saved You!
  6. Excellent Emily

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Notes

  • Intorduces Colin

High Speed Adventures

Stories

  1. Thomas & The Billboard
  2. Steady Eddie
  3. Rosie's Cavinal Special
  4. Mountain Marvel
  5. Henry Gets It Wrong
  6. Don't Go Back

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Team Up With Thomas

Stories

  1. Heave Ho Thomas
  2. Tram Trouble
  3. James Works It Out
  4. Push Me, Pull You

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Notes

  • Intorduces Hank and Flora
  • First DVD to feature Driver Arkwright

Percy & The Bandstand

Stories

  1. Toby's Special Surprise
  2. Duncan & The Hot Air Balloon
  3. The Man In The Hills
  4. Percy & The Bandstand

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Season 12-13 (2011)

The Birthday Express

Stories

  1. Percy's Parcel
  2. Double Trouble (S13)
  3. The Man In The Hills
  4. The Party Surprise

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Season 13 (2010)

All video relases in this season were narrated by Michael Brandon.

Splish Splash Splosh!

Stories

  1. Playtime
  2. Splish Splash Splosh!
  3. Slippy Sodor
  4. Snow Tracks

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Notes

  • Introduces Charlie, and Driver Perkins

Thomas & The Runaway Kite

Stories

  1. Thomas & The Runaway Kite
  2. The Biggest Present Of All
  3. Toby's New Whistle
  4. Buzzy Bees

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Notes

  • Introduces Farmer Trotter and Beaky the parrot

Creaky Cranky

Stories

  1. Creaky Cranky
  2. Tickled Pink
  3. Steamy Sodor
  4. The Early Bird

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

The Lion of Sodor

Stories

  1. The Lion of Sodor
  2. Thomas & The Pigs
  3. Time For A Story
  4. Hiro Helps Out

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Bonus Features

  • DVD Game: Party Train Match
  • Karaoke Song: Determination (CGI version)
  • Timmy Time Episode: Timmy's Plane

Season 13-14 (2011)

Thomas In Charge

Stories

  1. Thomas In Charge
  2. Henry's Good Deed
  3. O The Indignity
  4. A Blooming Mess

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Bonus Features

  • Track Trivia game

Season 14 (2010)

Merry Winter Wish

Stories

  1. Merry Winter Wish
  2. Thomas and the Snowman Party
  3. Merry Misty Island
  4. Henry's Magic Box

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Wobbly Wheels & Whistles

Stories

  1. Jumping Jobi Wood
  2. Thomas & Scruff
  3. Victor Says Yes
  4. Toby & The Whistling Woods

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Pop Goes Thomas

Stories

  1. Pop Goes Thomas
  2. Jitters & Japes
  3. Thomas' Crazy Day
  4. Pingy Pongy Pick Up

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Season 14-15 (2012)

Curious Cargo

Stories

  1. Thomas' Tall Friend
  2. Percy's New Friends
  3. Toby & Bash
  4. Big Belle

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Schoolhouse Delivery

Stories

  1. Diesel's Special Delivery
  2. Being Percy
  3. Henry's Health & Safety
  4. Happy Hiro

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Sticky Situations

Stories

  1. Stuck on You
  2. Spencer the Grand
  3. Gordon & Ferdinand
  4. Charlie & Eddie

Season 15 (2011)

Merry Christmas Thomas!

Stories

  1. Let It Snow
  2. Surprise, Surprise
  3. Percy The Snowman
  4. Tree Trouble

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Rescue On The Rails

Stories

  1. Fiery Flynn
  2. James To The Rescue
  3. Edward The Hero
  4. Stop That Bus!

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Bonus Features

  • Who's Pulling Into The Station? Game
  • "Thomas, You're The Leader" Karaoke Music Video

Up, Up & Away

Stories

  1. Up, Up & Away!
  2. Wonky Whistle
  3. Kevin the Steamie
  4. Emily and Dash

Song

  1. Engine Roll Call

Season 16

A Very Thomas Christmas

Stories

  1. The Christmas Tree Express
  2. Ho Ho Snowman
  3. Salty's Surprise
  4. Emily's Winter Party Special

Muddy Matters (Coming Soon)

Stories

  1. Muddy Matters
  2. Thomas & The Garbage Train
  3. Don't Bother Victor!
  4. Whiff's Wish
  5. Thomas Toots The Crows

Go Go Thomas! (Coming Soon)

Stories

  1. Express Coming Through
  2. Race To The Rescue
  3. Flash Bang Wallop!
  4. Welcome Stafford
  5. Ol' Wheezy Wobbles

Jack and the Pack

On Site With Thomas

Episodes

  1. A Visit From Thomas
  2. Jack Owns Up
  3. On Site With Thomas
  4. Percys Scary Tale
  5. Kellys Windy Day
  6. A Happy Day For Percy

Songs

  1. The Work Song
  2. Engine Roll Call

Notes

  • Introduces Monty and Patrick.

Thomas' Trusty Friends

Episodes

  1. Thomas' Trusty Friends
  2. Alfie Has Kittens
  3. A Tale For Thomas
  4. Percy Helps Out
  5. The Tortoise and the Hare
  6. Thomas And The Moles

Songs

  1. One Friendly Family
  2. Engine Roll Call

Notes

  • Introduces Nelson and Buster.

Mud Glorious Mud

Episodes

  1. Edward the Very Useful Engine (Alec Baldwin)
  2. Thomas and the Advalanche (Michael Brandon)
  3. Missing Freight Cars (Michael Brandon)
  4. Mud Glorious Mud (Michael Brandon)
  5. A Friend in Need (Alec Baldwin)
  6. Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party (George Carlin)

Songs

  1. Night and Day
  2. Togetherness
  3. Engine Roll Call

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin, Alec Baldwin and Michael Brandon.
  • Second video to have 3 different Narrators.
  • This pack video is a release of new and old episodes.
  • Not So Hasty Cakes is renamed Thomas and the Advalanche.

Gift Sets

Special Video Collector's Set

Videos

  1. Thomas Gets Tricked
  2. James Learns A Lesson
  3. Thomas Breaks The Rules
  4. Trust Thomas

Notes

  • Narrated by Ringo Starr and George Carlin.

Totally Thomas Volume 1

DVDs

  1. Make Someone Happy
  2. Spills and Chills
  3. Percy's Chocolate Crunch

Notes

  • Narrated by Alec Baldwin.

Totally Thomas Volume 2

DVDs

  1. Thomas and his Friends Get Along
  2. Races, Rescues and Runaways
  3. Salty's Secret

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin

Totally Thomas Volume 3

DVDs

  1. Cranky Bugs
  2. James and the Red Balloon
  3. Thomas and his Friends Help Out

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin

Totally Thomas Volume 4

DVDs

  1. New Friends For Thomas
  2. A Big Day for Thomas
  3. Thomas and the Really Brave Engines

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin, Michael Brandon, and Michael Angelis.

Totally Thomas Volume 5

DVDs

  1. On Site With Thomas
  2. Hooray for Thomas!
  3. Sing Along and Stories

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin and Michael Brandon.

Totally Thomas Volume 6

DVD

  1. Percy Saves The Day
  2. Thomas and the Special Letter
  3. Trust Thomas

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin and Michael Brandon.

Totally Thomas Volume 7

DVDs

  1. 10 Years of Thomas
  2. James Goes Buzz Buzz
  3. Thomas, Percy and the Dragon

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin.

Totally Thomas Volume 8

DVDs

  1. Thomas Gets Tricked
  2. Thomas Gets Bumped
  3. Thomas and the Jet Engine

Notes

  • Narrated by Ringo Starr, George Carlin, Alec Baldwin and Michael Brandon.

Totally Thomas Volume 9

DVDs

  1. Thomas' Trusty Friends
  2. Thomas Comes to Breakfast
  3. James Learns A Lesson

Notes

  • Narrated by Michael Brandon, George Carlin and Ringo Starr.

Steam Engine Stories

DVDs

  1. Tales From The Tracks
  2. Come Ride The Rails
  3. Track Stars

Notes

  • Narrated by Michael Brandon.

Best Tales From The Tracks

DVDs

  1. Best of Percy
  2. Best of Gordon
  3. Best of James
  4. Best of Thomas
  5. 10 Years of Thomas & Friends
  6. Thomas & The Treasure

Notes

  • Narrated by Ringo Starr, George Carlin, Alec Baldwin and Michael Brandon.

Whistle Express Collection!

DVDs

  1. Carnival Capers
  2. Calling All Engines!
  3. Milkshake Muddle

Notes

  • Narrated by Michael Brandon.
  • This gift set came with a wooden train whistle.

Fun Pack

DVDs

  1. It's Great To Be An Engine
  2. Thomas' Sodor Celebration
  3. Calling All Engines!

Notes

  • Narrated by Michael Brandon.

Ultimate Thomas Collection

DVDs

  1. Best of Thomas
  2. James Goes Buzz Buzz
  3. On Site with Thomas
  4. Best of Gordon
  5. 10 Years of Thomas & Friends
  6. Thomas & The Toy Workshop
  7. Thomas & His Friends Help Out
  8. Thomas Gets Tricked
  9. Thomas' Trusty Friends
  10. Thomas & The Treasure

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin, Alec Baldwin and Michael Brandon.

Sodor Friends Holiday Collection

DVDs

  1. Thomas' Snowy Surprise
  2. Thomas & The Toy Workshop
  3. Races, Rescues & Runaways

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin, Alec Baldwin and Michael Brandon.

Adventure Pack

DVDs

  1. Railway Friends
  2. High Speed Adventures
  3. Team Up With Thomas
  4. Percy & The Bandstand

Notes

  • Narrated by Michael Brandon.

On-the-Go Pack

DVDs

  1. Trust Thomas
  2. Thomas, Percy & The Dragon
  3. Hooray For Thomas

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin and Michael Brandon.

Play Date Pack

DVDs

  1. Thomas & The Really Brave Engines
  2. On Site With Thomas
  3. Thomas & The Jet Engine

Notes

  • Narrated by Alec Baldwin and Michael Brandon.

4-Disc DVD Box Set

DVDs

  1. Songs From The Station
  2. Milkshake Muddle
  3. Tales From The Tracks
  4. Engines & Escapades

Notes

  • Narrated by Michael Brandon.
  • This gift set came with 4 books; Track Stars!, Calling All Engines!, Little Engines Can Do Big Things and Catch Me, Catch Me!

Holiday Favorites

DVDs

  1. Merry Winter Wish
  2. Holiday Express
  3. Ultimate Christmas

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin, Alec Baldwin and Michael Brandon.

Steam Team Collection

DVDs

  1. Splish, Splash, Splosh!
  2. The Lion of Sodor
  3. Creaky Cranky
  4. Thomas & The Runaway Kite

Notes

  • Narrated by Michael Brandon.

Adventures On The Tracks

DVDs

  1. Percy's Ghostly Trick
  2. Thomas & The Jet Engine
  3. Rusty To The Rescue
  4. Percy Saves The Day
  5. Thomas Comes To Breakfast
  6. Steamie vs. Diesels

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin, Alec Baldwin and Michael Brandon.

The Movie Pack

DVDs

  1. Calling All Engines!
  2. The Great Discovey
  3. Hero of the Rails

Notes

  • Narrated by Michael Brandon and Pierce Brosnan.

Celebrate with Thomas

DVDs

  1. Carnival Capers
  2. Thomas' Snowy Surprise
  3. Thomas' Sodor Celebration!

Notes

  • Narrated by George Carlin, Alec Baldwin and Michael Brandon.

Let's Explore with Thomas

DVDs

  1. Calling All Engines!
  2. Come Ride The Rails
  3. Tales from the Tracks
  4. It's Great To Be An Engine

Notes

  • Narrated by Michael Brandon.

Full Steam Ahead (Coming Soon)

DVDs

  1. Team Up with Thomas
  2. Wobbly Wheels and Whistles
  3. Railway Friends

Movies/Feature Length Episodes

Thomas and the Magic Railroad

Notes

  • First Thomas movie
  • Introduces- Diesel 10, Dodge, Splatter and lady.

Calling All Engines

Notes

  • Michael Brandon's first movie to narrate.
  • Introduces Sodor airport

The Great Discovery

Notes

  • Narrated by Pierce Brosnan.
  • Introduces Stanley and Great Waterton.
  • Last movie made with models.

Hero of the Rails

Notes

  • First movie to use full CGI.
  • Introduces Hiro, Victor and Kevin.

Misty Island Rescue

Notes

  • Introduces Captain, Bash, Dash and Ferdinand

Day of the Diesels

Notes

  • Introduces Flynn, Belle, Den, Dart, Norman, Paxton and Sidney

Blue Mountain Mystery

Notes

  • Introduces Luke, Winston, Merrick and Owen


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