The New Adventures of Madeline

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  • TV-Y
  • 1993
  • 3 Seasons
  • 6.8  (1,806)

The New Adventures of Madeline is an animated television series based on the popular children's book character, Madeline, originally created by Ludwig Bemelmans. The show ran from 1989 to 2001 and was produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment. The series follows Madeline, a young orphan girl who lives in a Catholic boarding school in Paris, as she goes on various adventures with her friends.

The show features A.J. Bond as the voice of Madeline, who does an excellent job of portraying the brave and curious character. Christopher Plummer provides the voice of Miss Clavel, Madeline's caring and nurturing teacher. The show's cast also includes some other talented voice actors, including Andrea Libman, who voices Danielle, Madeline's best friend, and Tara Strong, who voices Monique, another one of Madeline's friends.

One of the strongest aspects of The New Adventures of Madeline is the animation style. The show has a unique look that helps it stand out from other children's cartoons of its time. The backgrounds are detailed and colorful, while the characters are simple and brightly colored. The animation style really captures the beauty and excitement of Paris, which serves as the perfect backdrop for Madeline's adventures.

The series is known for its educational content, which teaches children about various cultural aspects of Parisian life. The show incorporates French language and culture into its stories, helping children learn about the world around them. The show also touches on important social issues, like diversity and acceptance. For example, in one episode, Madeline befriends a new student who is from a different country and is struggling to fit in with the rest of the students.

Another important aspect of the show is the music. The theme song is catchy and memorable, and the show features songs throughout each episode. The songs help reinforce the messages of each episode and are a fun way for children to learn.

The New Adventures of Madeline has a large fan base and is still remembered fondly by those who watched it as children. The show has been praised for its strong female role models, like Madeline and Miss Clavel, who teach children about courage, kindness, and academic achievement. The show also encourages children to be independent, curious, and adventurous.

Overall, The New Adventures of Madeline is a charming and educational children's show that has stood the test of time. With its beautiful animation, catchy music, and positive messages, the show is a great choice for parents looking for quality programming for their young children.

The New Adventures of Madeline is a series that is currently running and has 3 seasons (80 episodes). The series first aired on November 14, 1993.

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Seasons
Madeline and the White Lie
26. Madeline and the White Lie
March 5, 2001
When Lord Cucuface becomes suddenly indisposed, Madeline takes over his mission to impress some American tourists who are potential donors to the girls' school. She tells them that she is a famous tour guide, and finds she must lie more and more as she takes the eccentric couple around the Louvre, until they are all hopelessly lost and she is forced to come clean and tell the truth.
Madeline on Stage
25. Madeline on Stage
March 12, 2001
When Miss Clavel brings in a "method" acting teacher to direct the girls in a play, Madeline is sure she will get the leading role. Disappointed when given supporting roles (as trees) Madeline and her friends plan to boycott the play, until Madeline discovers that even small part can be important and fun, and that the girl who won the lead really deserved the part.
Madeline on Safari
24. Madeline on Safari
March 19, 2001
Nicole is embarrassed when she is asked to read a letter from her aunt, and it is revealed that her reading skills aren't as developed as the other girls. It turns out that her aunt has sent tickets to her and the girls to go to Africa. With Lord Cucuface tagging along, Miss Clavel and the girls join Nicole's aunt for a safari. There, they meet a friendly little gorilla named Rosie, and thru her, Nicole learns that she shouldn't be ashamed of being a late bloomer.
Madeline and the Wedding
23. Madeline and the Wedding
March 2, 2001
Madeline and the girls play matchmaker and are invited to be in the resulting wedding. However, Madeline's feelings are hurt when Pepito starts ignoring her, not knowing that he's being ruthlessly teased by his cousin Pablito for "liking a girl". When she learns the truth, she convinces them it's okay for them to be just friends.
Madeline and the Can Can Cliques
22. Madeline and the Can Can Cliques
January 22, 2001
The girls enter a cancan competition, but the intense practice schedule and concerns about costumes creates a problem: cliques. The girls break into groups and exclude and taunt each other until Madeline, with the help of two legendary cancan stars, has the job of helping the girls make amends in time for their final competition.
Madeline at the Flea Market
21. Madeline at the Flea Market
January 29, 2001
When Madeline and the girls find some collectibles from the 1800's in the attic of the Old House, they decide to set up a booth at The Flea Market and unwittingly sell Pepito's father's Ambassador ring (which Madeline tracks down using her detective skills).
Madeline and the Dog Who Cried Wolf
20. Madeline and the Dog Who Cried Wolf
December 18, 2000
When Genevieve wakes up with a strange rash, Dr. Fleabag the vet prescribes lots of loving care, which Genevieve enjoy so much that she begins to fake ailments.
Madeline and the New Girl
19. Madeline and the New Girl
February 14, 2001
A new girl from India is greeted with suspicion and distrust after the girls overhear that she's an "alien", and then keep catching her in the attic with weird devices and antenna on her head.
Madeline and the Perfume Factory
18. Madeline and the Perfume Factory
December 7, 2000
While touring Lord Cucuface's perfume factory in Grasse, Pepito finds a friendly skunk, which he sneaks into the factory. When Chloe, offended by the skunk's odor, dips it into a vat of the latest perfume, Madeline and the girls have to "fix" the perfume before anyone finds out.
Madeline and Santa
17. Madeline and Santa
December 12, 2000
After Santa indulges in too many delicious holiday treats, he finds that his bulging tummy prevents him from fitting into the chimneys of the world. Madeline saves the day by volunteering to make the trip around the world with him, and has the time of her life flying with Santa and personally delivering the sleighful of gifts in the nick of time.
Madeline at the North Pole
16. Madeline at the North Pole
December 11, 2000
After Lord Cucuface promises them a white Christmas, Madeline and the girls travel to the North Pole where they find an elf shortage (because of a terrible flu), and take it upon themselves to help Santa get all the gifts ready in time.
Madeline's Valentine
15. Madeline's Valentine
January 20, 1996
Madeline and the girls become extremely jealous when lovesick Genevieve falls in love with a neighborhood dog, but in the end, Madeline helps the girls realize that Genevieve has plenty of love to go around.
Madeline and the Magic Show
14. Madeline and the Magic Show
February 12, 2001
After Pepito and the girls go to see Harry Houdini's show, Pepito decides to create his own magic show at home, and puts poor Genevieve in danger. Houdini helps the children see how to use magic properly and shows them how to appreciate the gifts they were born with.
Madeline and the Spider Lady
13. Madeline and the Spider Lady
October 29, 2000
Madeline and girls visit Miss Clavel's cousin Fifi at the radio station for the Halloween broadcast and accidentally leave the microphone on as they tell a scary story about ants invading New York, which is broadcast "War of the Worlds" style all over the city, sending all of the metropolitan area into a panic.
Madeline's Halloween
12. Madeline's Halloween
October 29, 2000
When Madeline and the girls go to New York to meet their culturally diverse penpals and celebrate Halloween, Madeline finds some mysterious spider earrings in her trick or treat bag which she traces to Miss Clavel's missing cousin Fifi, a famous radio star.
Madeline and the Fashion Show
11. Madeline and the Fashion Show
February 8, 2001
When Madeline and the girls are given the opportunity to be high fashion models and meet the top designer Mme. Cliché, they are asked to wear creations made of cheese and discover that fashion is fickle and it's what's inside that counts.
Madeline and the Giants
10. Madeline and the Giants
February 7, 2001
When Madeline and the girls go to Dr. Cohn for a physical, all the girls have grown several inches except Madeline, who has a dream that she will be Tom Thumb-sized for her whole life. In the end, she feels better when she discovers that Georgette, the tallest girl, has size issues as well.
Madeline and the Marionettes
9. Madeline and the Marionettes
February 5, 2001
Madeline and the girls help to reform an unhappy puppeteer in the Jardin de Luxembourg, who, because he never had the talent to be an opera singer, puts on marionette shows that twist the plots of classic fairy tales and disappoint children in the audience.
Madeline at the Hotel Riche
8. Madeline at the Hotel Riche
December 6, 2000
When the pipes burst and the old house is closed for a plumbing overhaul, Madeline and the girls move into Lord Cucuface's lavish suite at the Ritz. While there, they help a lonely rich girl and a hungry homeless girl, and soon discover that they'd rather have each other's love than live an empty upscale existence.
Madeline at Versailles
7. Madeline at Versailles
February 1, 2001
While touring Versailles with Miss Clavel and the girls, Pepito disobeys a "Do Not Touch" sign, and leaves fingerprints of mud and chocolate on a priceless harpsichord. Pepito feels more and more guilty until Madeline finally convinces him to fess up and face the consequences.
Madeline and the Ice Skates
6. Madeline and the Ice Skates
February 6, 2001
When Madeline gets a pair of new ice skates for her birthday, she becomes so obsessed with practicing her skating that she neglects all her other responsibilities and friendships, and finally finds that ice skating has become a chore rather than a fun hobby.
Madeline and the Tea Party
5. Madeline and the Tea Party
March 9, 2001
The girls are planning a spring tea in honor of Lord Cucuface and the trustees when Sugar Dimples, the child movie star, drops in to visit and takes over, turning their simple party into a major "Hollywood" production, with over-the-top results. It is up to Madeline to bring the party down to earth and remind Sugar Dimples that it is the company that counts, not the lavishness.
Madeline at Cannes
4. Madeline at Cannes
March 7, 2001
When Madeline's sinuses act up, Dr. Cohn suggests she go someplace warm, so Lord Cucuface sends the girls to Cannes. Not heeding Miss Clavel's warning, Madeline stays on the beach all day, and gets sunburned, so she's forced to stay inside. She is so lonely and bored, Lord Cucuface asks his director friends to bring their latest movies - and, on Madeline's suggestion, a contest - The Cannes Film Festival is born.
Madeline and the Show Off
3. Madeline and the Show Off
January 8, 2001
When Yvette is asked to pose for a famous contemporary artist, she brags to the other girls and acts superior because this obviously means she is beautiful. She gets her comeuppance when the painting is finished; it has an eye in a corner, a green face and no chin - a cubist nightmare.
Madeline's Manners
2. Madeline's Manners
December 5, 2000
After Pepito burps at the dinner table, his parents insist on sending him to etiquette school, where he is joined by Madeline and the girls. After they graduate, Pepito's unruly cousin Pablito tries to convince Pepito that manners are uncool, but Madeline helps Pepito see the light just in time for him to put on his best behavior during an event for the soccer star Pepe Pelota.
Madeline at the Eiffel Tower
1. Madeline at the Eiffel Tower
December 13, 2000
After Madeline performs a successful science experiment dropping an egg off the balcony of the old house without breaking it, Pepito dares her to drop her egg off the top of the Eiffel Tower, and the two end up getting stuck in an elevator there, and being forced spending the night.
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Where to Watch The New Adventures of Madeline
The New Adventures of Madeline is available for streaming on the Cookie Jar website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The New Adventures of Madeline on demand at Amazon Prime and Hoopla.
  • Premiere Date
    November 14, 1993
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (1,806)