Jim Henson's Animal Show

Episodes

Each episode of Jim Henson's Animal Show features two animal guests, with occasional episodes featuring only one. The hosts, Stinky the skunk and Jake the polar bear, interview the animals about their traits and behaviors, accompanied by video clips of real animals. In "Cheetah & Gazelle," the focus is on predatory habits and speed. "Dolphin & Fruit Bat" highlights how both animals use echolocation despite different habitats. "Koala & Ostrich" contrasts the koala's picky eating with the ostrich's omnivorous diet and their maternal qualities. "Crocodile & Armadillo" examines the tough skin both species use as armor. "Aardvark & Chameleon" showcases their long tongues used for eating, grooming, and protection. "Elephant & Hunting Dog" follows the animals' efforts to stay cool alongside Stinky and Jake. "Lion & Zebra" explores their shared African grassland habitat. "Rattlesnake & Skunk" features Stinky as an extra special guest, focusing on defense mechanisms. "Wildebeest & Sea Turtle" covers their migratory travel habits. "Shark & Sea Lion" looks at their shared ocean habitat. "Rhino & Gorilla" addresses endangered species and conservation, with Stinky worrying about his own status. "Sea Otter & Vulture" highlights tool use for survival. "Owl & Octopus" compares their eyesight and beaks, and Stinky gives Jake new glasses that impair his vision. "Penguin & Kiwi" presents both as flightless birds. "Giraffe & Sloth" notes their shared appetite for trees. "Tiger & Tiger Beetle" emphasizes ferocity. In "Raccoon & Polar Bear," Jake forgets to invite a second guest, so Armstrong finds a raccoon named Rhonda. "Beaver & Spider" focuses on how both animals build their own homes.