Sylvanian Families
1987Sylvanian Families is a syndicated animated series based on the Sylvanian Families merchandising franchise developed by Epoch. The series was produced in the United States by DIC Animation City with the animation being produced in Japan. It was first broadcast in 1987 on Syndication, with reruns on The CBN Family Channel in the late 1980s and PAX TV during the late 1990s.
Seasons & Episode
Dam Busters: Donny wishes that he was strong. In the Sylvanian world he assists Preston and Grandpa Ernest with their new invention. Meanwhile Packbat sends Gatorpossum to destroy a dam to flood the Sylvanians. Outfoxing the Foxes: Joey wishes he was wise to other people's tricks. In the Sylvanian world he helps the Wildwoods with their carrot picking, but Buster and Scarlett keep snatching them. Joey comes up with a plan to save the carrot vault from Packbat's plunder.
Grace Under Pressure: Grace wishes she was less clumsy. In the Sylvanian world she assists Myrtle and Ashley with both babysitting and mail delivery, while Packbat awaits to hinder their process. Fraidy Cats: Maria wishes she were not afraid of the dark. In the Sylvanian world she helps Daisy and Holly prepare for a party, but Gatorpossum captures them. Maria releases them and they all manage to thwart Packbat's plan to spoil the party.
The Bear Facts: Charlie is an amateur detective who wishes that he had something to investigate. In the Sylvanian world, he helps solve the mystery behind an acorn theft that Mayor Gruff is accused of. Fool’s Gold: Penny wishes that she had treasure to give to her family. In the Sylvanian world, she goes on a scavenger hunt with Rusty and Grover in Packbat’s house that ends with Grover being kidnapped. Penny helps find a treasure to give Packbat in exchange for Grover’s release.
Know It All: Jack wishes people would stop telling him off. In the Sylvanian world he helps Bud to thwart the Slydales' beehive theft, but Jack is pretty hasty. With some advice from Mrs Timbertop, Jack and Bud put an end to the theft once and for all. School Daze: Jonathan wishes never to go to school again. In the Sylvanian world he plays hookey with Rusty and Lester. Packbat gets Buster to help destroy the school, but Mr. Thistlethorn thwarts the attempt.
Double Trouble: Katie wishes she was happy again. In the Sylvanian world she assists Ashley and Breezy with babysitting, but later Packbat kidnaps the lot of them. They all get loose and lead Packbat into a trap. Cooking Up Trouble: Bridget wishes she could eat much sweet food. In the Sylvanian world she assists Hollie and Rusty with Grandma Pearl's bad cooking, which Gatorpossum substitutes for himself trying to spoil the Ginger Festival.
Daddy’s Little Girl: Jessica thinks that her father doesn’t love her anymore after her parents’ divorce. In the Sylvanian world, she runs across the forest with Ashley’s father to cure Ashley and Skitter after they eat poisonous toadstools. When she attends Ashley’s family picnic afterward, Jessica learns that people can love each other even when they’re apart. Beauty and the Beast: Lisa wishes she was beautiful. In the Sylvanian world she goes with Rusty to the beauty contest, but Packbat captures her along with Rusty and Scarlett. After their escape, Lisa wins the beauty contest.
The Wheel Thing: Wheelchair bound Chrissie loves reading stories to her brother, but wishes she could go on her own adventure. In the Sylvanian world, Packbat is plotting to sneak through the golden door by disguising as Chrissie and stealing her wheelchair. Muddy Waters: Robby never wants to bathe again. In the Sylvanian world, he helps Rusty stop the Slydales from contaminating the water with skunk cabbages.
There’s No Place Like Home: Sara wishes that her mother could stay home more often instead of working so much. In the Sylvanian world, she goes camping with Ashley and Breezy and all of them get lost. When Ashley and Breezy’s mothers rescue them, Jessica realizes how much working mothers can love their children. Tough Enough: Sid thinks it’s fun to pick on his little brother. In the Sylvanian world, he learns a lesson in humility when he teams up with Buster and Packbat to dig a trench at the river.
Hip to Be Bear: Jamie wishes his grandparents were "cooler". In the Sylvanian world, he helps the Evergreens rescue Dusty and Poppy from Gatorpossum. Feud for Thought: Tracy wishes she had a perfect family. In the Sylvanian world, she helps Rusty Wildwood with his grandparents' anniversary party, but it doesn't go as planned.
Stand By Your Dad: Diane wishes that her father wasn't a garbageman. In the Sylvanian world, she helps Preston save the recycling center from being destroyed by Packbat and Gatorpossum. My Brother’s Keeper: Susan and Jerry are siblings who are constantly fighting. In the Sylvanian world, they learn to put aside their differences and stop an avalanche created by Packbat.
Boy’s Intuition: Mikey wishes that other boys would stop calling him a sissy because he likes to babysit and play with dolls. In the Sylvanian world, he helps prevent Buster's siblings from being kidnapped by Packbat and Gatorpossum. Here Come the Brides: Lori worries about her mother remarrying. In the Sylvanian world, she helps the families with a double wedding, which Packbat is plotting to stop.
Sylvanian Families is a syndicated animated series based on the Sylvanian Families merchandising franchise developed by Epoch. The series was produced in the United States by DIC Animation City with the animation being produced in Japan. It was first broadcast in 1987 on Syndication, with reruns on The CBN Family Channel in the late 1980s and PAX TV during the late 1990s.