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Ron and Natalie live on an island off the coast of South Carolina with their three children, James, Vanessa and Simeon; their niece, Shaina; and a giant tadpole named Binyah Binyah Poliiwog. Together they learn about life and culture and getting along with others.
1994
It's raining, it's boring...but not on Gullah Gullah Island. When the kids put their heads together they come up with exciting ways to occupy themselves indoors on a rainy day.
Ron's in for a huge surprise as Natalie and the kids prepare a secret celebration for his birthday. Shaina and her friend Sara make presents for Ron out of clay, but will James find the right gift for his Dad?
A trip off Gullah Gullah Island to the bustling Charleston Market is the occasion for visits with a woodcarver, a basketweaver, and for Natalie to sell her beautiful dolls.
Join Ron, Natalie, and kids as they come together with their friends for an outdoor celebration of the rich heritage of Gullah Gullah Island. Song, dance, and games, not to mention some delicious down-home cooking fill the day.
Kids and neighbors have witnessed Fred committing petty crimes, but Fred declares his innocence. Could there be an evil version of Fred running around?
On the move--planes, trains, automobiles, donkeys, elephants...everything but the family van, which won't start when Ron, Natalie, and James try to go on a trip.
Biscuits, cookies, broccoli, fresh fruit and other treats are on the menu in this mouth-watering episode which includes a fun-filled trip to the Gullah Gullah Island supermarket and an appearance by a superhero made out of okra.
Shaina's going to plant her first seedlings in the family garden, so Natalie takes her to visit their friend and neighbor Farmer Holmes. Farmer Holmes gives Shaina a crash course in gardening.
When James gets angry with Binyah Binyah Polliwog, the poor creature gets upset and runs away. Binyah Binyah's absence triggers heartfelt memories of the fun and the love he's brought into their lives.
Flower, shower; Spring, swing; Cat, hat--on Gullah Gullah Island the beat goes on as rhyming fever spreads like wildfire among the Alstons and their friends.
When Natalie goes through a basket of James' and Shaina's baby clothes, thoughts on Gullah Gullah island turn to babies and little things. Marisol and Armando show off their new pet chicks and they learn about baby birds.
Shaina's always been curious about what the older kids do in school all day, and finally she and her friend Sara are getting to visit a real kindergarten.
The Alstons house on Gullah Gullah Island is a family kind of place, where friends and even polliwogs are invited to make themselves at home.
Lobster claws and old spark plugs--these are some of the weird things collector James carries around in a tattered shoebox and a trip to the beach with Ranger Mike yields even more "treasures". Ron and Natalie decide it's time James had a proper place to keep his things.
On a quiet day on Gullah Gullah island, Natalie likes to cover her eyes and just listen to the sounds around her--chirping birds, an airplane overhead, breaking glass.
When Juana brings gifts of musical instruments back from Puerto Rico, everybody decides that a dress-up Carnival is the only way to go. Imaginatins run wild as folks come up with outrageous disguises.
Everybody makes mistakes, and the folks on Gullah Gullah Island are no exception. After a series of mishaps Vanessa and James learn that mistakes are just a part of life, and that people don't love you any less if you mess up.
1995
Jessica is very jealous of losing attention to her new baby sister, Willa.
The kids take care of Natalie while she is sick with a cold and Binyah Binyah picks her flowers.
The family shares with each other their favorite things.
The gang celebrates the arrival of spring.
The gang learns about rhythm.
James gets jealous of his new great best friend.
Shaina goes to the dentist.
Vanessa is excited to learn how to Double Dutch.
Shaina is excited about meeting a new boy named Corey, Vanessa and James go crabbing.
The family is awakened at night by something.
Jessica fears dancing so the family tries to help her get over her fears so she can enjoy dancing with them.
The kids get scared while sleeping outside.
The gang learns to recycle and organizes their very own cleanup.
The family holds a talent show to raise money to buy a new bike for Vanessa after her old bike broke.
All the kids act to their own version of "The Three Billy Goats Gruff".
The kids learn the importance of having rules.
Shaina is embarrassed of her imaginary friend. Meanwhile, the kids learn about driftwood art.
Simeon gets his first haircut, James puts on a beard and the girls have their very own hair show.
1996
Chansome has a big surprise for the family.
James goes on a mission to see how many kinds of games he can find. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Marisol teach Binyah Binyah some games and Binyah Binyah keeps asking to play more games much to Vanessa's frustration when she can't think of anymore games.
Vanessa is given the task of watching the class pet rabbit over the weekend. But when the rabbit goes missing, it's up to Vanessa and James's new club, The Lost and Found Agency, to find him.
Grandma visits the family and the kids learn about grandparents.
The kids and family learn about different feelings.
The family sings and acts in their very own band. James, Vanessa and Bryan come with a hip-hop rendition of "Pop Goes the Weasel".
The family spends the day at the beach.
Shaina is upset when she can't have a horse.
The kids spend the weekend alone with Grandma while Ron and Natalie take a trip for two. Shaina is worried that Grandma won't do things right but learns that communication is the key into making things not seem so different.
Ranger Mike takes Shaina to see how to help an injured animal at the vets after Shaina hurt her knee at the house earlier that day.
The kids learn about all different types of jobs.
The kids learn about special places that people go to for a quiet time. Vanessa makes one in the garage after being annoyed by Shaina's tea party.
Binyah Binyah is lonely and dreams of a big parade.
Pro-basketball player, Dennis Scott, teaches James to play basketball and the importance of practice.
The family prepares food for a potluck dinner.
Mia and the kids help build a paper boat.
1997
James is upset when Saturday doesn't go as he planned but learns that it's best to just relax and be flexible.
Shaina dreams that she is in the north pole.
The family tries to help Vanessa overcome her fear of thunder and lightning.
The family goes on a camping trip in the woods. Shaina is nervous about it because it's her first time camping but the family helps her have fun with it.
James can't seem to get his magic tricks to work.
The family learns all about frogs.
Binyah Binyah learns proper table etiquette and how to act at an anniversary party.
Shaina and Binyah Binyah play baseball for the Cootas and learn that being a good sport is the right thing to do when playing games, no matter if you win, lose, or even make a mistake.
The family goes on a bicycle outing, Shaina teaches Simeon many new things.
On a very hot day, the air conditioning in the house breaks, and everyone try to find new ways to cool off.
Vanessa stays home while the family goes with Ranger Mike to see turtles hatch.
When Vanessa goes to try out for the G-Funk Band, Shaina feels sad and lonely. But with help from Ron and Natalie, she eventually builds her confidence and learns to be herself.
The family is introduced to James's new friend. However, Vanessa and Jessica bicker.
Simeon has a special day with many surprises including hot dogs for breakfast and a puppet show.
Binyah Binyah goes to school with the kids.
The gang tries to make each other laugh on "Tickle My Ticklebone Day".
The children feud over who gets to sleep in the living room during each other own sleepovers.
Jessica's dog runs away right before the Gullah Gullah Island pet show.
It's Shaina's fifth birthday and she's excited about Sudzy the clown coming over. But when Ron gets the news about Sudzy having a cold and not being able to make it, Shaina is upset and tries to cancel her party. But with help from the family, Shaina changes her mind and decided that it turned out to be the best birthday she's ever had and wishes she could have one like this every day.
Salsa fever hits Gullah Gullah Island! The gang learns how to dance it, play it, and even meets one of the greatest salsa musicians of all time--Tito Puente!
Shaina receives her first pair of tap shoes and Binyah Binyah is excited to see that you can make music with your feet.
