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List of Top VeggieTales Episodes and Where to Watch Them

List of Top VeggieTales Episodes and Where to Watch Them
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Introduction to VeggieTales

VeggieTales is one of those delightful shows that keeps on giving. It’s a favorite for kids and their parents who are looking for wholesome entertainment, nothing beats watching silly talking, singing vegetables and their adventures! 

If you’re a parent looking for a fantastic way to entertain the kids while inspiring, educating, and keeping them happy - VeggieTales is a great pick.

VeggieTales was created in 1993 by Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki and their company, Big Idea Entertainment - now owned by DreamWorks Animation, the creators of many family favorites. The series is their best-known and longest-running program, and took the world by storm with its innovative use of computer animation at the time. 

Its compelling animation and fun characters have made VeggieTales a favorite for families around the world. Want to find out where to watch both classic newly released VeggieTales episodes? Look no further, we’ve got you covered:

List of Top VeggieTales Episodes

VeggieTales has been running for decades now, and they’ve built up quite the catalog of episodes - some of which were better received than others. 

In this article, we’ve listed some of the top-rated episodes, our family favorites, and a couple of episodes that are just downright fun!

Top-Rated Episodes of VeggieTales and Where to Watch Them

VeggieTales has a large catalog of episodes, spanning from the 1990s originals to modern stories made more recently. Below we’ve listed some of the top-rated episodes from across the decades, and direct links for you to watch them with your kids right now on Yippee.tv!

Top VeggieTales Episodes:

1. Watch VeggieTales - Are You My Neighbor? (1995) VeggieTales Original Series Episode 3 - Rated 9.4/10.

“Are You My Neighbor” is the third episode of the original series of VeggieTales, and is one of the best-rated episodes with a stellar rating of 9.4/10 stars on IMDB. It features one of our favorite heroes, Larry the Cucumber, and help from an unexpected ally.

This space-themed adventure is a favorite among kids, and teaches them about the Parable of the Good Samaritan. This fantastic lesson teaches kids the value of loving thy neighbor, even if they’re strangers.

List of Songs in Are You My Neighbor

This episode features the popular silly song, The Hairbrush Song, also popularly known as “Where is my Hairbrush.” This is the first episode in which this song appeared.

The full list of songs includes:

  • VeggieTales Theme Song
  • Busy, Busy
  • Love Your Neighbor
  • Silly Songs with Larry: The Hairbrush Song
  • Meet Me in St. Louis
  • The Muffin Man
  • I Can Be Your Friend
  • What Have We Learned

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2. Watch VeggieTales - God Wants Me to Forgive Them!?! (1994) VeggieTales Original Series Episode 2 - Rated 8.2/10.

“God Wants Me to Forgive Them!?!” is another highly-rated episode of VeggieTales from the original series, and features a family of cranky Grapes aptly named “The Grapes of Wrath”. This episode is a parody loosely based on Steinbeck’s novel of the same name - but don’t worry, it’s a family-friendly adaptation :) This episode features lessons on forgiveness, even when those you’re forgiving aren’t being nice to you.

List of Songs in God Wants Me to Forgive Them!?!

There is no Silly Song in the God Wants Me to Forgive Them!?! Episode of VeggieTales. It’s believed that the creators didn’t intend to include Silly Songs with Larry as a regular segment until they received fan backlash.  

The full list of songs includes:

  • VeggieTales Theme Song
  • We Are The Grapes Of Wrath
  • Some Veggies Went To Sea
  • The Forgiveness Song
  • What Have We Learned

Watch VeggieTales - Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush (2006) VeggieTales Episode 25 - Rated 8.2/10

“Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush” is the first episode to feature one of our intrepid heroes, Larry the Cucumber, as the legendary Minnesota Cuke, adventurer extraordinaire. This episode is loosely parodying the Indiana Jones films, and teaches kids a wonderful lesson of being kind to one's enemies.

 

List of Songs in Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush

Silly Songs with Larry returns in this episode. This one is called “Pizza Angel.” It’s about Larry waiting for his pizza delivery, sung in the style of a 1950s love ballad.

The full list of songs includes:

  • "VeggieTales Theme Song"
  • VeggieTales on TV Theme Song (TV version only)
  • Mail Song (TV version only)
  • "I'm Robin Hood"
  • Silly Songs with Larry: "Pizza Angel"
  • "What Have We Learned"
  • "Minnesota Cuke Theme Song"
Watch VeggieTales - Where's God When I'm S-scared? (1993) VeggieTales Original Series Episode 1 - Rated 8.1/10.

Where’s God When I’m S-scared” is the first episode of VeggieTales, and features a story of young Junior Asparagus who becomes frightened after watching a scary movie. He gets help from his friends Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, who teach him that God is on his side, and is bigger than anything he might be afraid of.

List of Songs in Where’s God When I’m S-scared

The Silly Song with Larry in this episode is called The Water Buffalo Song. This is considered the first Silly Song in the series and features Larry the Cucumber in an oversized cowboy hat. 

The full list of songs includes:

  • VeggieTales Theme Song
  • God is Bigger
  • Silly Songs with Larry: The Water Buffalo Song
  • King Darius Suite
  • Oh, No!
  • We've Got Some News, King Darius
  • Fear Not, Daniel
  • You Were in His Hand
  • What Have We Learned
Watch VeggieTales - The Wonderful World of Auto-Tainment (2003) - VeggieTales episode 19 - Rated 8.1/10

“The Wonderful World of Autotainment” features Bob and Larry on an adventure to the future, where robotic children sing interesting renditions of classic songs like "Zaccheus," "Hole in the Bottom of the Sea" and Gilbert & Sullivan's "Modern Major General”. Bob and Larry also learn an important lesson, that God still loves them even when the future doesn't work out the way they hoped. 

 

List of Songs in The Wonderful World of Auto-tainment

This episode’s Silly Song is called “There's a Hole In the Bottom of the Sea.” However, this song does not feature Larry.

The full list of songs includes:

  • Auto-Tainment Theme Song
  • There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea
  • Zacchaeus
  • Modern Major General
  • You Are My Sunshine
  • Barber of Seville
  • Erie Canal
  • My Day

Family Favorite Episodes

While the top-rated episodes are a good choice for any family looking for some entertainment, there are quite a few other VeggieTales episodes that we adore. Here are a few special episodes that we think are a good choice for kids of all ages:

Watch VeggieTales - Noah’s Ark (2015)

Noah’s Ark” was originally published as a direct-to-video episode (Now available for streaming on Yippee.tv!) and tells the story of Noah and his family aboard their orange slice ark! This episode tells the traditional bible story of Noah’s Ark in a fun way that children love.

 

List of Songs in Noah’s Ark

This episode’s Silly Song is called “My Golden Egg.” It is the original series's forty-second and final Silly Song with Larry. Larry is singing about a golden egg he wants to find on an Easter egg hunt. Laura finds the Golden egg first, but she shares her egg with Larry in the end.

The full list of songs includes:

  • VeggieTales Theme Song
  • Come in Twos
  • I've Got Plans
  • Trust Song
  • Welcome You Aboard
  • Silly Songs with Larry: My Golden Egg
  • No More Rain
  • I Had Plans
  • Dove Song
  • God's Got Plans
  • What Have We Learned
Watch VeggieTales - Dave and the Giant Pickle (1996) VeggieTales Original Series, Episode 5.

Dave and the Giant Pickle” tells the classic story of David and Goliath in a fun way, featuring Larry the Cucumber’s super-hero alter-ego, Larry-Boy. This reimagining of the classic bible story teaches about self-esteem and believing in yourself against near-insurmountable odds.

 

List of Songs in Dave and the Giant Pickle

The Silly Song in this episode of VeggieTales is “Love My Lips.” In it, Larry expresses his fear of losing his lips to his therapist, played by Archibald. His fear goes back to his younger years when he was stung by a bee and unable to talk for a while. It’s worth noting that Larry doesn’t have lips.

The full list of songs includes:

  • VeggieTales Theme Song
  • VeggieTales on TV Theme Song (TV version only)
  • Mail Song (TV version only)
  • Big Things Too (Opening)
  • Silly Songs with Larry: Love My Lips
  • Big Things Too
  • What Have We Learned
Watch VeggieTales - The Ballad of Little Joe (2003) VeggieTales Episode 20.

“The Ballad of Little Joe” is one of our favorites, it tells the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors in a way only VeggieTales can - through the theme of a western! This episode tests Joeseph’s faith and resolve, and teaches kids great lessons in facing and overcoming hardships.

 

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List of Songs in The Ballad of Little Joe

The Ballad of Little Joe’s Silly Song with Larry is called Belly Button. In this popular song, Mr. Lunt admits he lacks a navel and goes to the hospital for help.

The full list of songs includes:

  • VeggieTales Theme Song
  • VeggieTales on TV Theme Song (TV version only)
  • Mail Song (TV version only)
  • Happy Ki-Yi Birthday
  • Dream of a Dozen Cactus (Little Joe's Dream)
  • Oh Little Joe
  • I'm Blue
  • Silly Songs with Larry/Boyz in the Sink Songs: Belly Button
  • Mayor's Dream
  • What Have We Learned (Western Version)
Watch VeggieTales - King George and the Ducky (2000) VeggieTales Episode 13.

“King George and the Ducky” is a retelling of the bible story of King David and Bathsheba, and teaches a lesson on the dangers of selfishness. Kids learn the value of humility and sharing through this great adaptation of the classic tale.

 

List of Songs in King George and the Ducky

“Endangered Love” is this episode’s Silly Song with Larry. While watching the television soap opera "Endangered Love," Larry sings of his love for the main character, a manatee, while dancing with a stuffed manatee.

The full list of songs includes:

  • VeggieTales Theme Song
  • VeggieTales on TV Theme Song (TV version only)
  • Mail Song (TV version only)
  • I Love My Duck
  • I Must Have It
  • Silly Songs with Larry: Endangered Love
  • There Once Was a Man
  • The Selfish Song
  • What Have We Learned (Sung by the gourds)
Watch VeggieTales - The Star of Christmas (2002) VeggieTales Episode 18.

It wouldn’t be a list of family favorites without a Christmas Special! “The Star of Christmas” takes our vegetable heroes back in time to 1880s London, where they plan a play titled "The Princess and the Plumber." The episode teaches that the real star of Christmas is Jesus and how the story of His birth should serve as a model for love in society.

 

List of Songs in King George and the Ducky

“The Star of Christmas” does not include a Silly Song, but it has several holiday-themed songs.

The full list of songs includes:

  • Our First Big Break
  • Oh, Santa! (PBS Kids airing)
  • Flushing in Vain
  • Durling’s Dental Wax Song
  • Plugged Up Love
  • O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

These episodes can all be streamed on-demand at Yippee.tv, along with dozens of other VeggieTales episodes, original family-friendly series, and more.

Other VeggieTales Episodes:

If you’re interested in a full list of VeggieTales episodes, you can find that here. This list includes a wide range of episodes from all of the various VeggieTales series, such as the original VeggieTales, “VeggieTales in The House” Episodes (over 100!), “VeggieTales in the City” Episodes (78 episodes), VeggieTales Silly Songs, and many others. 

Be warned, there are a few hundred episodes so that list can get overwhelming fast!

Want to learn about all of the different VeggieTales episodes, series, movies, and more? Click here and read our comprehensive guide to the VeggieTales series.

Educational Content: How VeggieTales Benefits Kids

As you may have noticed, many of our favorite VeggieTales episodes have biblical themes that teach children an important life lesson that will help them grow in valuable ways. These themes are throughout many VeggieTales stories, and can serve as a fantastic starting point for teaching our kids. 

One of the most difficult jobs as a parent is keeping our kids engaged while they learn important lessons. Luckily, VeggieTales can take most of the hard work out of it!

Here are some of the ways VeggieTales creatively teaches kids while keeping them captivated:

Life Lessons Through Fun Narratives

VeggieTales can help fill the gap in teaching sometimes hard-to-understand lessons from particular bible stories. These fun retellings of well-known stories help kids understand the core moral and ethical teachings in the Bible, while also keeping them engaged and happy through silly songs, funny stories, and creative characters.

Teaching Emotional Intelligence & Character Building

The characters in VeggieTales aren’t perfect, and continuously grow and evolve throughout the series. Every episode often has some form of self-growth and improvement that the characters go through, teaching kids that it’s ok to not know everything right away, and that persistence and character development happen gradually over time. 

VeggieTales shows tough moments that kids go through too - like being scared or angry or not knowing what to do next. Through these episodes and the growth of the characters, your children can engage and see the value of emotional intelligence, character building, and more.

Promoting Faith-Based Values

VeggieTales has a unique way of melding modern cartoon styles, fun songs, and animation with classic Bible-based stories of growth, morality, and faith. They use real-world examples and modern retellings to give parents fantastic tools to start discussions about faith, kindness, integrity, and more with their children. 

Rhymes & Songs Help Kids Learn Fast

Ever heard a catchy tune that you just couldn’t get out of your head? Well, it’s no coincidence that VeggieTales integrates songs, rhymes, and other mnemonic devices into their episodes! These tools help kids engage with the material, integrate it into their developing minds, and reinforce the lessons throughout each episode.

Conclusion:

VeggieTales has become a tried-and-true classic TV show for teaching kids important life lessons while keeping them happy and entertained with silly songs and joyful characters. With episodes spanning from the early 90s to today, you’re sure to find something that will engage, excite, and entertain your kids for years to come. 

Ready to start streaming VeggieTales and dozens of other kid-friendly, parent-approved shows on demand? Check out Yippee.tv and our unparalleled collection of Faith-filled shows that kids love to watch over and over!

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