Dora The Explorer Episode 1

Season 1 Episode 20 - Dora Saves the Prince. Dora and Boots enter a storybook to rescue a prince, banished to a high tower by an evil witch. Air Date: 5th-Feb-2001 Read More. Dora the Explorer Join Dora, Boots, Backpack, Map, and Swiper for interactive preschool adventures in your backyard and around the world. Preschoolers can sing and dance and learn math, reading, Spanish words, and more as they help Dora on her adventures. Dora the Explorer. Dora the Explorer features the adventures of Dora, her monkey Boots, her Backpack and many other animated characters. In each episode, viewers help her to go an adventure in an animated world set inside a computer. Watch Dora the Explorer season 1 episode 22 online. The complete guide by MSN. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. (Wife): SEASONS 1-3 USED TO BE INCLUDED WITH PRIME MEMBERSHIP. THAT'S WHY WE PAID FOR SEASON 4. NOW WE CANNOT WATCH SEASON 3 AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO WATCH SEASON 2. THAT IS VERY ANNOYING. This wouldn't be such a big deal, except that Amazon only has a few shows that actually appeal to our daughter, and Dora the Explorer is one of them. This is a list of Dora the Explorer episodes that aired between August 14, 2000-October 15, 2001. The early episodes had a fading effect. Then, it got switched to a quick rapid glow every time the blue cursor clicks on something. Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7.

Dora the Explorer is an American animated television series created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes and Eric Weiner that premiered on Nickelodeon on August 14, 2000. The series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio and is one of the longest-running series that aired on the Nick Jr. block.

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Series overview[edit]

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
PilotJune 12, 1999
126August 14, 2000October 15, 2001
227March 11, 2002July 14, 2003
323August 26, 2003April 22, 2004
424September 24, 2004November 5, 2007
521September 7, 2008August 15, 2010
618November 5, 2010February 3, 2012
718April 4, 2012January 16, 2013
820March 18, 2013August 9, 2019

Episodes[edit]

Pilot (1999)[edit]

Before the show premiered, a pilot episode for the series aired on June 12, 1999.[1]

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'Dora the Explorer'June 12, 1999TBA

Season 1 (2000–01)[edit]

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11'The Legend of the Big Red Chicken'Steve Socki & Arne WongEric WeinerTina Kugler & Ysty VeluzAugust 14, 2000TBA

In the series premiere, Dora and Boots go to the Big Red Hill to find out if the Big Red Chicken exists after reading a tale about him.

Note: This is Dora, Boots, Backpack, Map, Swiper, the Fiesta Trio, Señor Tucan, and the Big Red Chicken's debut.
22'Lost and Found'Steve Socki & Arne WongEric WeinerKaren Heathwood & Kelly KennedyAugust 15, 2000TBA

Dora and Boots need to return a lost Baby Blue Bird to her family at the Little Blue Tree.

Note: This is Baby Blue Bird's debut.
33'Hic-Boom-Ohhh!'Steve Socki & Arne WongValerie WalshKaren Heathwood & Kelly KennedyAugust 16, 2000TBA

Dora and Boots go to Yellow Valley to investigate the source of a strange, funny sound.

Note: This is Tico and Benny's debut.
44'Beaches'Gary ConradEric WeinerKaren Heathwood & Zac MoncriefAugust 17, 2000TBA

Dora and Boots decide to go swimming at the beach to cool off on a hot summer day.

Note: This is Val the Octopus' debut.
55'We All Scream for Ice Cream'Gary ConradEric WeinerKelly Kennedy & Ty SchafrathAugust 18, 2000TBA

Dora and Boots pursue an ice cream truck they just missed, en route to Coney Island.

Note: This is Isa's debut.
66'Choo-Choo!'Gary ConradEric WeinerBob Curtis & Tina KuglerAugust 21, 2000TBA

Dora and Boots help Azul the blue train win a race to the Big Station for the golden whistle.

Note: This is Azul's debut.
77'Treasure Island'Arne WongEric WeinerKelly Kennedy & Ty SchafrathAugust 22, 2000TBA
Dora and Boots find a blue key to a buried treasure chest. With Pirate Parrot's help, they head to Treasure Island to meet the Pirate Piggies and find it.
88'Three Little Piggies'George ChialtasCarin Greenberg BakerKaren Heathwood & Zac MoncriefAugust 23, 2000TBA
Dora and Boots must find 3 pigs and return them to their pen before Swiper the Fox can swipe a set of ribbons Dora gave them.
99'The Big River'Gary ConradLeslie ValdesBob Curtis & Tina KuglerAugust 24, 2000TBA
One of Boots' red boots slips off, so he and Dora must retrieve it before it goes over a waterfall.
1010'Berry Hunt'Arne WongEric WeinerKelly Kennedy & Ty SchafrathAugust 25, 2000TBA
Dora and Boots go hunting for blueberries at Blueberry Hill...where Swiper the Fox lives.
1111'Wizzle Wishes'George ChialtasChris GiffordKaren Heathwood & Zac MoncriefAugust 28, 2000TBA
Dora and Boots help a Wizzle catch his lost wishes and wish him back home to his parents.
1212'Grandma's House'Arne WongEric WeinerTina Kugler & Erik WieseAugust 29, 2000TBA

Dora and Boots must bring a basket of treats to Abuela's house to make her feel better. Along the way, they have to watch out for Swiper the Fox, who's determined to swipe the basket.

Note: This is Mami and Abuela's debut.
1313'Surprise!'George ChialtasEric WeinerKelly Kennedy & Ty SchafrathAugust 30, 2000TBA
Today is Boots' birthday and to celebrate, Dora and her friends throw a big surprise party for him.
1414'Sticky Tape'George ChialtasChris GiffordKaren Heathwood & Zac MoncriefAugust 31, 2000TBA

Dora and Boots must give Benny the Bull a roll of sticky tape, and patch up a hole that has developed on his hot air balloon before he falls into Crocodile Lake.

Note: This is the only episode to feature Crocodile Lake as the final destination.
1515'Bouncing Ball'George ChialtasEric WeinerJohn Fountain & Tina KuglerSeptember 1, 2000TBA
Boots buys a new ball at the toy store with Dora. After he bounces it too hard, it bounces to the nearby volcano, so they have to retrieve it before the volcano erupts.
1616'Backpack!'George ChialtasEric WeinerKelly Kennedy & Ty SchafrathSeptember 25, 2000TBA

Dora tells the viewers a story about how she first got her own purple Backpack and how she and Boots returned 8 books to the library before it closes.

Note: This is Papi’s debut.
1717'Bugga Bugga'Gary ConradEric WeinerKaren Heathwood & Zac MoncriefOctober 10, 2000TBA
Dora and Boots help Mami Bugga Bugga get home to the Big Blue Bush with a cookie to feed her 10 Bugga Bugga babies.
1818'Fish Out of Water'George ChialtasEric WeinerTina Kugler & Dominic OrlandoOctober 23, 2000TBA
Dora and Boots help a lost Baby Red Fish get out of a tide pool and return him home to his family down in the ocean, at Red Rock.
1919'Little Star'Ken KesselEric WeinerKelly Kennedy & Ty SchafrathJanuary 22, 2001TBA
Dora and Boots must bring Little Star back home in the night sky with the moon, above the Tall Mountain, after a runaway comet accidentally knocks her out.
2020'Dora Saves the Prince'Bob CurtisValerie WalshKaren Heathwood & Zac MoncriefFebruary 5, 2001TBA
Dora and Boots jump into a storybook to save Prince Ramon, who's imprisoned in the High Tower by a wicked witch, who doesn't allow toys on her property.
2121'El Coquí'Bob CurtisLeslie ValdesKaren Heathwood and Zac MoncriefMay 2, 2001TBA
Dora and Boots find a lost coquí frog, who isn't able to sing until he's at his island home. They decide to return Coquí to his island so he can sing.
2222'The Chocolate Tree'Ken KesselEric WeinerTina Kugler & Zac MoncriefMay 3, 2001TBA
Dora and Boots try to find the Chocolate Tree and a special gift for Abuela.
2323'To the Treehouse'George ChialtasEric WeinerTina Kugler & Dominic OrlandoMay 4, 2001TBA
Dora and Boots help their friends get to the treehouse for a big thank-you party.
2424'Te Amo'George ChialtasEric WeinerDominic OrlandoOctober 1, 2001TBA
An evil magician named El Mago has turned the royal couple, King Popo and Queen Maria into mountains. Now, Dora and Boots must set off to break the spell before El Mago stops them.
2525'Pablo's Flute'Bob CurtisEric WeinerKaren Heathwood & Eric SanfordOctober 8, 2001TBA
Dora and Boots set off to Pablo's mountain to return a colorful flute to Pablo, himself, and reverse a devastating drought on his grandpa’s farm.
2626'Call Me Mr. Riddles'Ken KesselValerie WalshKelly Kennedy & Ty SchafrathOctober 15, 2001TBA
Boots is confident he can solve the silliest riddle when he and Dora are chosen to complete in a riddle contest at the Tall Mountain.

Season 2 (2002–03)[edit]

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271'The Big Storm'George ChialtasEric WeinerKelly Kennedy & Kuni TomitaMarch 11, 2002TBA
Dora and Boots must warn their forest friends on their way home that storm cloud is heading their way. Along the way, they stop the storm cloud by singing 'Rain, Rain, Go Away'.
282'The Magic Stick'George ChialtasValerie WalshKelly Kennedy & Kuni TomitaMarch 12, 2002TBA
Dora and Boots find a magic stick and venture to Highest Hill to reveal its magic power.
293'The Missing Piece'George Chialtas & Sherie PollackEric WeinerDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordMarch 18, 2002TBA
A Jigsaw puzzle wizard named El Encantador (Spanish for 'the wizard') is missing a piece: his magic wand! It’s up to Dora and Boots to help him find it so he can do his magic.
304'Rojo, the Fire Truck'Sherie PollackEric WeinerEdwin Alcala & Enrico SantanaMarch 19, 2002TBA
Rojo, the fire truck invites Dora and Boots to accomplish his first rescue mission: saving a kitten stuck in a big tree.
315'Lost Squeaky'George ChialtasChris GiffordAlex Que & Mike SosnowskiMarch 25, 2002TBA
Boots loses his new squeaky bath toy, so he and Dora head to the Gooey Geyser to rescue him.
326'Doctor Dora'Sherie PollackValerie WalshEdwin Alcala & Enrico SantanaMarch 26, 2002TBA
Dora and Boots are playing doctor, where they help some of their friends with different health issues, while giving them lollipops and stickers. Most importantly, they must help Benny the Bull cure his allergies at his barn.
337'The Golden Explorers'George ChialtasEric WeinerAlex Que & Mike SosnowskiApril 1, 2002TBA
Dora, Boots, Isa, Benny, and Tico form a soccer team called the Golden Explorers and play against the big dinosaurs.
348'El Día De Las Madres (Mother's Day)'Sherie PollackLeslie ValdesDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordMay 8, 2002TBA
Dora and Boots have to gather ingredients for Mami to bake her special Mother's Day cake: 10 bananas, 6 nuts, and 1 piece of chocolate.
359'Lost Map'George ChialtasEric WeinerKelly Kennedy & Kuni TomitaSeptember 16, 2002TBA
After a silly bird mistakes Map as a stick for his nest on the Tallest Mountain, Dora and Boots must make their own map and go up there to rescue their friend.
3610'Pinto, the Pony Express'Sherie PollackAshley MendozaDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordSeptember 18, 2002TBA
Cowgirl Dora and Cowboy Boots ride their trusty friend Pinto the pony across the wild west to deliver Cowboy Cookies to Benny at his barn. However, they must prevent Swiper from swiping them.
3711'The Big Piñata'Sherie PollackLeslie ValdesEdwin Alcala & Enrico SantanaSeptember 19, 2002TBA
Dora and Boots need to earn 10 yellow tickets at the carnival to win the big prize: a big piñata with special prizes inside!
3812'The Happy Old Troll'George ChialtasChris GiffordKelly Kennedy & Kuni TomitaSeptember 20, 2002TBA
Nothing makes the Grumpy Old Troll happy, except for three things: a purple petunia flower, fireworks, and flying horses. Dora and Boots want to find all those things that make him happy so he can perform a happy dance.
3913'Super Map!'Sherie PollackValerie WalshAlex Que & Mike SosnowskiOctober 14, 2002TBA
Map finds a magic cape that gives him superpowers on the Tallest Mountain. Now as Super Map, he must lead Dora and Boots back home so Mami and Papi can show them a super surprise!
4014'Click!'George ChialtasEric WeinerAlex Que & Mike SosnowskiNovember 5, 2002TBA
Dora and Boots enter a photo contest that requires them to take pictures of wild animals to win.
4115'¡Rápído, Tico! (Fast, Tico!)'George ChialtasEric WeinerDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordNovember 18, 2002TBA
Boots is excited for a toy fire truck to come in the mail. When the package arrives, the box is empty! It turns out it’s lost and is now sitting on top of Snowy Mountain, so he, Dora and Tico have to retrieve it before Swiper does.
4216'A Present for Santa'George ChialtasChris GiffordKelly Kennedy & Kuni TomitaDecember 11, 2002TBA
Today is Christmas Eve, and Dora and Boots want to go to the North Pole to deliver a gift to Santa Claus.
4317'A Letter for Swiper'George ChialtasEric WeinerDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordJanuary 20, 2003TBA
Dora and Boots deliver a letter to Swiper when the Special Delivery Bird accidentally breaks her glasses. Along the way, they deliver letters to Tico, Isa and Benny that contain different surprises.
4418'Dora, La Música'George ChialtasLeslie ValdesKelly Kennedy & Kuni TomitaJanuary 27, 2003TBA
Dora, Boots and their friends lead a parade to free musical instruments that were locked up in the Music Box by Señor Shush, who doesn't allow music or noise in his town.
4519'Egg Hunt'Sherie PollackEric WeinerEdwin Alcala & Enrico SantanaApril 20, 2003TBA
Today is Easter, and Dora and Boots hunt for cascarónes – Easter eggs with confetti and prizes inside.
4620'Super Spies'George ChialtasValerie WalshKelly Kennedy & Kuni TomitaApril 24, 2003TBA
Dora and Boots are on a secret mission to stop Swiper from swiping Isa's cupcakes by using spy goggles, rocket sneakers, and a spy rope.
4721'To the Monkey Bars'Sherie PollackEric WeinerEdwin Alcala & Enrico SantanaApril 28, 2003TBA
Dora has a secret: she tried and tried, but never conquered the monkey bars. If she wants to retry it, she and Boots need to race over to Play Park.
4822'Hide and Go Seek'Sherie PollackAshley MendozaDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordMay 5, 2003TBA
Viewers play hide-and-go-seek with Dora and her friends to win the big trophy.
4923'School Pet'Sherie PollackChristine RicciDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordMay 12, 2003TBA
Boots is visiting Dora at school, when they notice that Mimo, the class pet hamster, is missing from his cage! Dora and Boots have to go rescue him.
5024'Quack! Quack!'George ChialtasDenise DornKaren Heathwood & Kuni TomitaMay 19, 2003TBA
Dora and Boots need to return a baby duckling, that has magically come to life in their coloring book, to its family at the Duck Pond.
5125'Whose Birthday is It?'Sherie PollackChris GiffordAlex Que & Mike SosnowskiMay 26, 2003TBA
Dora and Boots have to figure out whose birthday it is when they see a mysterious Birthday Balloon fly by on its way to Play Park. They come along with all of their friends and follow it there to learn who's having the birthday party.
5226'The Lost City'Sherie PollackChris GiffordAlex Que & Jose SilverioJune 3, 2003TBA

Dora and Boots travel to the Lost City, where they hope to find Dora's lost teddy bear, Osito, as well as some of their friends' favorite things.

Note: This is the Explorer Stars’ debut and the first episode to feature a minigame for one of the stars (Woo-Hoo) during the end credits instead of Character Find.
5327'León, the Circus Lion'George ChialtasEric WeinerAlex Que & Mike SosnowskiJuly 14, 2003TBA

Dora and Boots meet León, a lion who has a talent of juggling, tiperope walking, and unicycling, and help him join the circus.

Note: This is the last episode to feature the original opening and theme song.
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Season 3 (2003–04)[edit]

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541'Dora Had a Little Lamb'Sherie PollackEric WeinerJose Silverio & Kuni TomitaAugust 26, 2003TBA
Dora and Boots jump into a book of nursery rhymes to return a lost little lamb to her owner, Mary.
552'Meet Diego!'George ChialtasEric WeinerDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordOctober 7, 2003TBA

Dora introduces her cousin, Diego, to Boots and the viewers for the first time. For their first mission together, Dora, Boots, and Diego must rescue a baby jaguar from a waterfall.

Note: This episode marks the debut of Diego, who would later get a spin-off series of his own: Go, Diego, Go!
563'Stuck Truck'George ChialtasEric WeinerDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordOctober 8, 2003TBA
Boots calls his truck friends for a rescue mission to free the Ice Cream Truck from a ditch near Play Park.
574'Roberto the Robot'George ChialtasChris GiffordDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordOctober 9, 2003TBA
Dora and Boots help a lost robot named Roberto get to his grandpa's house.
585'The Big Potato'Sherie PollackValerie WalshAlex Que & Jose SilverioOctober 10, 2003TBA
Benny accidentally turns himself into a potato, using a magic wand from a friendly young wizard. Now Dora, Boots, and Benny must get to the wizard's castle to reverse the spell.
596'Rescue, Rescue, Rescue!'Sherie PollackEric WeinerDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordOctober 13, 2003TBA
Dora and Boots need to rescue 3 friends: Baby Jaguar, Isa, and Benny. However, Baby Jaguar, Isa, and Boots freak out when they see something dangerous, so Dora teaches them to take deep breaths to calm down.
607'Save the Puppies!'Sherie PollackChristine RicciAlex Que & Jose SilverioOctober 14, 2003TBA
Dora and Boots jump into a handheld video game console to save 100 puppies from being locked up in cages by a mean dog catcher.
618'¡Por Favor!'George ChialtasValerie WalshDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordOctober 15, 2003TBA
Dora and Boots set off to tell a kinkajou magic words to fulfill his destiny of being king.
629'What Happens Next?'George ChialtasValerie WalshAlex Que & Jose SilverioOctober 16, 2003TBA
After reading the story of The Three Little Pigs, Dora and Boots wonder what happens after the end. So they use their imaginations to continue the story, setting off on an adventure in their minds.
6310'The Fix-It Machine'Sherie PollackEric WeinerAlex Que & Jose SilverioOctober 17, 2003TBA
Boots has a hole in his boot, so Dora decides to take him to get it fixed. Along the way, they run into their friends with other items that have holes in them, so they take them along.
6411'Baby Dino'George Chialtas & Sherie PollackEric WeinerJim Schumann & Mike SosnowskiOctober 22, 2003TBA
Dora, Boots, and Diego bring a baby apatosaurus dinosaur back home with his mother at Dino Island.
6512'Baseball Boots'Sherie PollackChris GiffordDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordOctober 23, 2003TBA
Boots wants to have his first big hit, so he and Dora decide to go to the baseball stadium to see if he can do it.
6613'Boots' Special Day'George ChialtasChris GiffordAlex Que, Jim Schumann, Jose Silverio & Mike SosnowskiOctober 24, 2003TBA
Today is Boots' special day and he get to do anything he wants, like lead a big drum parade and visit Diego's animal center. But most importantly, Boots wants to visit his dad at work!
6714'To the South Pole'Sherie PollackAshley MendozaDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordOctober 27, 2003TBA
Dora, Boots, and Diego help a lost baby penguin get back to its family at the South Pole.
6815'Journey to the Purple Planet'George ChialtasEric WeinerDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordOctober 28, 2003TBA
Dora and Boots blast off into outer space to return 5 aliens named Flinky, Inky, Plinky, Dinky, and Al to the Purple Planet.
6916'Boo!'Sherie PollackEric WeinerJim Schumann & Mike SosnowskiOctober 29, 2003TBA
On Halloween night, Dora and Boots meet Little Monster and travel with him to the Monster House for a Halloween party before midnight.
7017'Dora Saves the Game'George ChialtasValerie WalshCarol Datuin & Ysty VeluzNovember 11, 2003TBA
Dora's cousin Daisy is playing a soccer game. But when Daisy's team, the Yellow Tigres, has one player less, Daisy counts on Dora to play on her team, so she and Boots head to the soccer stadium to help Daisy.
7118'Dora's Pirate Adventure'George Chialtas & Sherie PollackChris GiffordCarol Datuin, Alex Que, Jose Silverio & Ysty VeluzJanuary 27, 2004TBA

Dora and her friends are about to put on a play about pirates for an audience of friends and relatives. But when the Pirate Pig and his Pirate Piggies steal the treasure chest with costumes inside, the group sets out to cross what's literally the Seven Seas and pass under the Singing Bridge to make their way to Treasure Island and get the costumes back in time for the show.

Note: This is the 1st double-length episode.
7219'The Super Silly Fiesta'George ChialtasValerie WalshJim Schumann & Mike SosnowskiApril 12, 2004TBA
Today, the Big Red Chicken is hosting a Super Silly Fiesta. But the cake is gone!
7320'Boots' Cuddly Dinosaur'Sherie PollackChris GiffordCarol Datuin & Ysty VeluzApril 19, 2004TBA
Boots lost his cuddly dinosaur at Play Park, so he and Dora need to go there to find it in time for a sleepover at Dora's house before sunset.
7421'Job Day'George ChialtasValerie Walsh & Alix Landry-IversonJim Schumann & Mike SosnowskiApril 20, 2004TBA
Dora and Boots get to experience many jobs to help them figure out what they want to be when they grow up.
7522'Louder!'Sherie PollackEric WeinerJose Silverio & Kuni TomitaApril 21, 2004TBA
Dora and Boots meet Red Rooster and help soothe his throat. Together, they set off to the Highest Hill to wake up the sun.
7623'ABC Animals'Sherie PollackChristine RicciDominic Orlando & Eric SanfordApril 22, 2004TBA
Dora and Boots jump into a giant alphabet book and see that all of the animals (from A-Z) are gone except for Armadillo.

Season 4 (2004–07)[edit]

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771'Dora's Fairytale Adventure'George Chialtas & Sherie PollackEric WeinerCarol Datuin, Miyuki Hoshikawa, Dominic Orlando, Alex Que,
Jose Silverio, Janice Tolentino, Arthur Valencia & Ysty Veluz
September 24, 2004TBA

Dora and Boots are playing in Fairytale Land, a magical place where fairy tale characters live! But when an evil witch casts a spell on Boots, he falls into a deep sleep and turns into Sleeping Boots. The only way to break the spell is for Sleeping Boots to get a hug from a true princess. Can Dora become a true princess and save Boots before it's too late?

Note: This is the 2nd double-length episode.
782'Daisy, La Quinceañera'Sherie PollackValerie WalshAlex Que & Jose SliverioOctober 1, 2004TBA
Dora and Boots have to bring Daisy's birthday crown and shoes for her quinceañera (15th birthday), but the quest isn't built for just one or two people, because they get help along the way.
793'Star Catcher'George Chialtas & Sherie PollackEric WeinerCarol Datuin, Alex Que, Jose Silverio, Kuni Tomita & Ysty VeluzOctober 6, 2004TBA
Dora receives a Star Pocket from her Abuela and learns how to catch stars. But Swiper steals it, and attaches it to a balloon, where a star-catching prince eventually gets ahold of it.
804'La Maestra De Música'Sherie PollackLeslie ValdesCarol Datuin, Jose Silverio, Kuni Tomita & Ysty VeluzNovember 22, 2004TBA

Dora and Boots help their music teacher get to school for a sing-along, after her bicycle chain breaks.

Note: The English translation for this episode's title is “The Music Teacher”.
815'The Shy Rainbow'George ChialtasEric WeinerMiyuki Hoshikawa & Janice TolentinoJanuary 11, 2005TBA
Dora and Boots help a shy rainbow named Arco Iris shine in the sky for the first time.
826'Star Mountain'Sherie PollackChris GiffordCarol Datuin & Ysty VeluzFebruary 22, 2005TBA
Dora and Boots need to go to Star Mountain, where Swiper swiped and flung her necklace on top.
837'Big Sister Dora'Sherie PollackValerie WalshCarol Datuin, Jose Silverio & Ysty VeluzMarch 21, 2005TBA

Dora and Boots are in a rush to get to Dora's house after learning that Mami is pregnant.

Note: This is Guillermo, Isabella and Alicia’s debut. However, Guillermo and Isabella’s names aren’t revealed until the episode 'Dora's Jack-in-the-Box'. Additionally, Alicia would co-star with Diego in the spin-off series Go, Diego, Go!
848'Super Babies'Sherie PollackLeslie ValdesMiyuki Hoshikawa & Arthur ValenciaMarch 28, 2005TBA
Dora tells her baby brother and sister a story where they are Super Babies who try to get their banana baby food back from Swiper.
859'Catch the Babies'George ChialtasChristine RicciCarol Datuin & Ysty VeluzApril 4, 2005TBA
Dora tells a true but silly story to her family and friends about the time she and her entire family caught her baby siblings. In her story, her baby siblings are aboard a runaway stroller headed towards the Gooey Geyser. This wakes Dora's family up in a flash and they must quickly prevent the babies from rolling into it!
8610'Dora's Got a Puppy'Sherie PollackChris GiffordMiyuki Hoshikawa, Enrico Santana & Arthur ValenciaMay 16, 2005TBA
Dora and Boots need to bring a home present that Abuela gave for Perrito the puppy. But they have to hurry because Swiper has new swiping tricks up his sleeves to help him swipe it.
8711'We're a Team!'George ChialtasChris GiffordJose Silverio & Alex QueMay 20, 2005TBA
Dora and her friends form a team to win the Super Adventure Race.
8812'Super Spies 2: The Swiping Machine'George Chialtas & Sherie PollackValerie WalshAlex Que & Jose SilverioJuly 23, 2005TBA
Dora and Boots are on a secret mission to stop Swiper and his new invention from swiping Tico's birthday presents.
8913'Dora and Diego to the Rescue!'Sherie PollackValerie WalshMiyuki Hoshikawa, Dominic Orlando, Jose Silverio & Janice TolentinoSeptember 6, 2005TBA

When Boots is being blown away by his kite and strong wind, Dora and Diego must race to Polar Bear Mountain to rescue him.

Note: Jake T. Austin is the voice of Diego in this episode.
9014'A Crown for King Juan el Bobo'George ChialtasEric WeinerAlex Que, Jose Silverio & Arthur ValenciaOctober 3, 2005TBA
Dora and Boots help silly and forgetful King Juan el Bobo find his misplaced crown in time for his mother's birthday party.
9115'The Mixed-Up Seasons'Sherie PollackChristine RicciCarol Datuin & Ysty VeluzOctober 5, 2005TBA
When a snowman shows up on the beach in the middle of summer, Dora and Boots need to help him and other figures go back to their respective season.
9216'Best Friends'George ChialtasEric WeinerCarol Datuin & Ysty VeluzOctober 6, 2005TBA
Dora and Boots plan to meet each other at Rainbow Rock to have a Best Friend's Day picnic.
9317'Dora's Dance to the Rescue'George Chialtas, Henry Madden & Sherie PollackEric WeinerAnna Burns, Carol Datuin, Enrico Santana, Jose Silverio,
Janice Tolentino, Kuni Tomita & Ysty Veluz
October 11, 2005TBA

In a story Dora tells, Swiper gets tricked by a mean dance-loving elf, and is subsequently trapped in a magic bottle. Dora and Boots must win a dance competition at the castle, in which the prize is one big wish, and they have to wish Swiper free from the bottle.

Note: This is the 3rd double-length episode.
9418'Save Diego'George ChialtasEric WeinerCarol Datuin & Ysty VeluzJanuary 23, 2006TBA
Diego has saved many animals, but now he's the one who needs to be saved because he ended up on a cliff when rescuing a parrot. If he falls off the cliff, he will get punctured by a large pile of cacti! Dora and Boots must rescue him before it's too late.
9519'Dora's First Trip'George Chialtas & Sherie PollackEric WeinerAlex Que & Jose SilverioApril 7, 2006TBA
Dora recalls when she first met Boots and the rest of her animal friends, as well as her first exploration: returning the instruments to the Fiesta Trio so they can perform a song for the queen bee, who doesn’t like to wait!
9620'Baby Jaguar's Roar'George ChialtasLeslie ValdesMiyuki Hoshikawa, Jim Schumann & Janice TolentinoJune 2, 2006TBA
Dora, Boots, and Diego help rescue Baby Jaguar's friend, Baby Bear, who is stuck on top of the Big Mountain.
9721'Boots to the Rescue'George ChialtasEric WeinerJim Schumann & Janice TolentinoNovember 6, 2006TBA

Dora forgets her music homework on the way to school, so Boots must go there and return it to her before she gets in trouble.

Note: This is the last episode the Explorer Stars appear.
9822'Dora's World Adventure!'George Chialtas, Matt Engstrom, Allan Jacobsen and Henry MaddenValerie WalshCarol Datuin, Matt Engstrom, Allen Jacobsen, Maureen Mascarina, Alex Que, Enrico Santana, Jose Silverio, Janice Tolentino and Arthur ValenciaNovember 19, 2006TBA

Dora and her friends are excited to celebrate Friendship Day. However, Swiper has swiped all of the friendship bracelets from around the world, and the bracelets won't glow unless everyone from each country wears them, so Dora offers to help Swiper give them back. Along the way, they meet some of Dora's friends in France, Tanzania, Russia, and China.

Note: This is the 4th double-length episode.
9923'Baby Crab'George Chialtas & Henry MaddenLeslie ValdesDominic Orlando, Enrico Santana & Arthur ValenciaJune 25, 2007TBA
Dora and Boots save a baby crab that got caught in a net and return him to Crab Island so he can give his mother a necklace made out of shells that he made for her as a present.
10024'Dora Saves the Mermaids'George Chialtas, Allan Jacobsen & Henry Lenardin-MaddenValerie WalshButch Datuin, Carol Datuin, Enrico Santana, Jose Silverio, Arthur Valencia & Ysty VeluzNovember 5, 2007TBA

Dora and Boots set out to help Mariana the mermaid recover a magic crown to wish the Mermaid Kingdom to be clean again, and to stop an evil octopus from dumping garbage all over it.

Note 1: This is the last episode where Kathleen Herles voices Dora, Harrison Chad voices Boots, and the rest of the original cast to act before their departure, except for the voices of Map, Swiper and Diego.

Note 2: This is the 5th double-length episode.

Season 5 (2008–10)[edit]

Caitlin Sanchez replaces Kathleen Herles from taking the role of Dora

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1011'First Day of School'Allan JacobsenJorge AguirreEnrico Vilbar Santana & Jose SilverioSeptember 7, 2008TBA

Boots and Tico are off to their first day of school, in which Boots will learn Spanish and Tico will learn English.

Note: This episode introduces new voice actors for Dora, Boots, Backpack, and Tico.
1022'The Backpack Parade'George ChialtasRosemary ContrerasCarol Delmindo Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana, Kuni Tomita, Ysty Veluz, Curt Walstead & Tomihiro YamaguchiSeptember 15, 2008TBA
Dora, Boots, and Backpack go to a Backpack Parade, where Backpack will be the leader and sing her song, but her allergies cause her to drop all of her items.
1033'Benny's Big Race'George ChialtasValerie Walsh ValdesBismarck 'Butch' Datuin, Carol Delmindo Datuin, Jeff DeGrandis & Ysty VeluzSeptember 16, 2008TBA
Benny repairs his go-cart to finish a race and learns to never give up. Before the race, he, Dora, and Boots meet a few other racers who need help.
1044'Isa's Unicorn Flowers'Allan JacobsenRosemary ContrerasCarol Delmindo Datuin & Curt WalsteadSeptember 17, 2008TBA
Dora and Isa help Unicornio the Unicorn return to his home at the end of the rainbow with some unicorn flowers from Isa's garden.
1055'Dora's Jack-in-the-Box'George ChialtasRosemary ContrerasCarol Delmindo Datuin, Curt Walstead & Tomihiro YamaguchiSeptember 18, 2008TBA

Dora has found the perfect present for her baby brother and sister at a toy store: a Jack-in-the-Box! On the way home, Jack must learn when he is supposed to pop out of his box so Dora can give them the toy.

Note: The babies' names, Guillermo and Isabella, are revealed for the first time.
1066'Bark, Bark to Play Park!'Henry Lenardin-MaddenBrian BrombergBismark 'Butch' Datuin, Kuni Tomita & Ysty VeluzSeptember 25, 2008TBA
It's Twins Day, and Dora and Boots are off to Play Park to reunite Dora's puppy, Perrito, with his twin brother.
1077'Dora Saves the Snow Princess'George Chialtas, Allan Jacobsen & Henry Lenardin-MaddenChris GiffordBismark 'Butch' Datuin, Carol Delmindo Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana, Jose Silverio, Ysty Veluz & Curt WalsteadNovember 3, 2008TBA

Sabrina the snow princess has had her magic crystal stolen by an evil witch who has locked her away in a tower in hopes that all the snow in the forest will melt. Dora, Boots, and the Snowflake Fairy set out to rescue the snow princess and prevent the snow from melting.

Note: This is the 6th double-length episode.
1088'The Mayan Adventure'George ChialtasValerie Walsh ValdesCarol Delmindo Datuin, Dean Kelly, Enrico Vilbar Santana, Jose Silverio, Ysty Veluz & Tomihiro YamaguchiNovember 17, 2008TBA
Dora and Boots jump into a storybook to help a set of twins win a Mayan ball game.
1099'Bouncy Boots'Allan JacobsenJorge AguirreBismarck 'Butch' Datuin, Jeff DeGrandis, Ysty Veluz & Tomihiro YamaguchiNovember 18, 2008TBA
When Boots gets his pair of boots back from the shoe shop with Dora, he starts to bounce.
11010'The Big Red Chicken's Magic Show'George ChialtasRosemary ContrerasBismarck 'Butch' Datuin, Dean Kelly, Kuni Tomita & Ysty VeluzNovember 19, 2008TBA
Dora helps the Big Red Chicken get ready for his magic show.
11111'Dora Saves Three Kings Day'TBATBATBAJanuary 6, 2009TBA
Dora, Boots, and Diego are all ready for the Three Kings Day party. But Swiper scares off Diego's elephant, Boots' camel, and Dora's horse! Now, the three must look for their respective animals in time for the party.
11212'Benny's Treasure'Allan Jacobsen & Henry Lenardin-MaddenHenry Lenardin-MaddenEnrico Vilbar Santana & Jose SilverioJanuary 19, 2009TBA
Dora, Boots, and Benny need to rescue Backpack and Map, who are heading for the junkyard.
11313'Dora Saves the 3 Little Pigs'Allan JacobsenBrian BrombergCarol Delmindo Datuin, Kuni Tomita, Curt Walstead & Tomihiro YamaguchiJune 5, 2009TBA
Dora, Boots, and Swiper set off in Fairytale Land to save the legendary fable of the Three Little Pigs. They also met a few other fairy tale characters who lost their items.
11414'Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom'TBATBATBANovember 1, 2009TBA

Dora and Boots must help a girl save the Crystal Kingdom when it's drained of color with the help of the Snow Princess.

Note: This is the 7th double-length episode.
11515'The Super Babies' Dream Adventure'Nancy Avery & George ChialtasJorge AguirreCarol Delmindo Datuin, Dean Kelly, Curt Walstead & Tomihiro YamaguchiNovember 30, 2009TBA
When the Super Babies have a nap, Dora and Boots travel to the Castle of Dreams. Meanwhile, the Dream Fairy is asleep and the Golden Rooster can't wake her up, so it's up to the Super Babies to solve the problem.
11616'Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure'George Chialtas, Allan Jacobsen & Henry Lenardin-MaddenChris GiffordBismarck 'Butch' Datuin, Carol Delmindo Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana, Jose Silverio, Kuni Tomita & Ysty VeluzDecember 6, 2009TBA

Santa Claus narrates the story of when Swiper tried to swipe the star off the Christmas tree at Dora's Nochebuena party. He then finds himself on Santa's naughty list. When Dora tries to ask Santa if there’s any way to take Swiper off the naughty list, Santa says the only way is that if Swiper learns the true meaning of Christmas.

Note 1: This is the 8th double-length episode and the second Christmas special in the Dora franchise.

Note 2: This episode was released on DVD on November 3, 2009 prior to be broadcast.
11717'Dora Helps the Birthday Wizzle'George ChialtasRosemary ContrerasErico Vilbar Santana & Jose SilverioJanuary 21, 2010TBA
Dora and Boots rescue a special wishing wand for the Birthday Wizzle.
11818'Pirate Treasure Hunt'Allan JacobsenValerie Walsh ValdesBismarck 'Butch' Datuin, Kuni Tomita & Ysty VeluzJanuary 22, 2010TBA
Dora and Boots are looking for a treasure chest with the Pirate Pig and his daughter, Little Pirate Pig.
11919'Boots' Banana Wish'Allan JacobsenValerie Walsh ValdesCarol Delmindo Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana, Ysty Veluz & Curt WalsteadFebruary 11, 2010TBA
A wishing machine makes bananas drop on Boots endlessly. Boots is delighted to have this special treat, but soon, the wishing machine breaks and bananas won't stop appearing! Now, he and Dora must find another one at Roberto's robot workshop. Along the way, Boots encounters several problems related to bananas and Dora must prevent him from saying the word, 'bananas.'
12020'Swiper the Explorer'Sherie PollackEric WeinerAlex Que & Jose SilverioMarch 21, 2010[7]TBA
Swiper reveals his good side when he travels with Dora and Boots and helps them to return a baby fox to its mother.
12121'Dora's Big Birthday Adventure'George Chialtas & Allan JacobsenValerie Walsh ValdesBismarck 'Butch' Datuin, Carol Delmindo Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana & Jose SilverioAugust 15, 2010TBA

Dora and Boots need to get back home before Dora's birthday party starts.

Note 1: This episode marks the show’s 10th Anniversary.

Note 2: This is the 9th double-length episode.

Season 6 (2010–12)[edit]

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1221'Dora's Pegaso Adventure'George Chialtas and Allan JacobsenRosemary ContrerasButch Datuin, Carol Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana, Jose Silverio, Arthur Valencia and Ysty VeluzNovember 5, 2010TBA
Dora and Boots must find all the constellations after a meteor shower scares them away.
1232'Happy Birthday, Super Babies!'George Chialtas and Allan JacobsenValerie Walsh ValdesButch Datuin, Carol Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana and Jose SilverioNovember 15, 2010TBA

The Super Babies team up with Dora and Boots to save birthday cakes from the cake-snatching bear.

Note: This was the last appearance of Dora's baby siblings.
1243'Dora's Hair-Raising Adventure'TBATBATBANovember 16, 2010TBA
Dora takes Boots to a barber shop for a haircut, before posing for a picture to send to his mom.
1254'Baby Winky Comes Home'George Chialtas and Allan JacobsenMaria EscobedoNancy Avery, George Chialtas, Enrico Vilbar Santana, Arthur Valencia and Ysty VeluzNovember 17, 2010TBA
Dora and Boots meet a little alien named Winky, and they must help him get back to his spaceship before it returns to the Purple Planet.
1265'The Grumpy Old Troll Gets Married'George Chialtas and Allan JacobsenRosemary ContrerasButch Datuin, Carol Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana and Jose SilverioFebruary 14, 2011TBA
The Grumpy Old Troll is getting married to his girlfriend, Petunia. But he forgot to pick up the wedding rings from his grandmother's house! Now it's up to Dora, Boots, and the Troll to find the rings before the wedding starts.
1276'Dora's Ballet Adventure'TBATBATBAMarch 14, 2011TBA
As Dora is preparing for a dance recital, the Delivery Duck brings her scuba flippers instead of ballet slippers. Now, Dora and Boots must find the slippers before the recital begins. Along the way, Dora teaches her friends how to dance during a small situation to show that dancing can make one feel good.
1287'Boots' First Bike'George Chialtas and Allan JacobsenDana ChanButch Datuin, Carol Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana and Jose SilverioApril 8, 2011TBA
It's a big day of firsts when Boots gets his first bike from the bike shop.
1298'¡Vacaciones!'George Chialtas and Allan JacobsenBrian J. BrombergButch Datuin, Carol Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana, Jose Silverio and Arthur ValenciaMay 20, 2011TBA

With their snacks, flashlight, and binoculars packed, Dora and Boots are off to a camping trip with Diego and Baby Jaguar.

Note: The title means 'Vacations!' in Spanish.
1309'Dora in Troll Land'George Chialtas and Allan JacobsenJorge AguirreButch Datuin, Carol Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana, Jose Silverio, Arthur Valencia and Ysty VeluzJuly 1, 2011609
Dora and her friends explore Troll Land, a secret place where the Grumpy Old Troll lives. In this kind of dimension, everything rhymes.
13110'Pepe's School Day Adventure'George Chialtas and Allan JacobsenBrian J. BrombergBismarck 'Butch' Datuin, Jose Silverio, Clint Taylor, Arthur Valencia and Ysty VeluzSeptember 9, 2011TBA
Dora tries to help Pepe the Pig win a popcorn party at school.
13211'Dora's Enchanted Forest Adventures: The Tale of the Unicorn King'George Chialtas and Allan JacobsenRosemary ContrerasCarol Delmindo Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana, Clint Taylor and Ysty VeluzOctober 15, 2011TBA
Unicornio has been chosen to be king of the forest, so Dora and Boots help him get to his castle.
13312'Halloween Parade'Geroge Chialtas and Allen JacobsonValerie Walsh ValdesButch Datuin, Carol Dautin, Enrico Vilbar Santana, Jose Silverio and Arthur ValenciaOctober 24, 2011TBA
Dora and Boots must help Little Monster find a costume so he can march in the Halloween parade.
13413'Dora's Enchanted Forest Adventures: The Secret of Atlantis'George Chialtas and Allan JacobsenChris GiffordBismarck 'Butch' Datuin, Carol Delmindo Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana and Jose SilverioNovember 14, 2011TBA
Dora, Boots, Diego, and King Unicornio leave the Enchanted Forest to end an ancient feud between the unicorns and the dragons, and to save the lost continent of Atlantis. Meanwhile, a greedy owl is given the opportunity to act as king and watch over the forest.
13514'Dora's Enchanted Forest Adventures: Dora Saves King Unicornio'George Chialtas and Allan JacobsenValerie Walsh ValdesBismarck 'Butch' Datuin, Carol Delmindo Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana,
Jose Silverio, Clint Taylor, Arthur Valencia and Ysty Veluz
November 20, 2011990

The Enchanted Forest is in grave peril as the owl usurped Unicornio's position as king and trapped Unicornio. Dora and Boots must venture into the forest to rescue Unicornio and teach the owl a lesson.

Note: This is the 10th double-length episode.
13615'Dora and Diego Save Atlantis'TBATBATBAJanuary 30, 2012616
Dora, Boots, Diego, and King Unicornio try to end a feud between unicorns and dragons in order to make Atlantis rise.
13716'The Big Red Chicken's Magic Wand'TBATBATBAJanuary 31, 2012608

The Big Red Chicken is performing magic tricks. For his first trick, he turns Boots into a chicken. When he tries to turn him back into a monkey, the Big Red Chicken lets out a big sneeze that propels his magic wand into Magic Land. Dora and friends set off on a magical journey in order to get the wand fixed so Boots can be a monkey again.

Note: This is the last episode where Caitlin Sanchez voices Dora.
13817'Swiper's Favorite Things'TBATBATBAFebruary 1, 2012620

Swiper is packing all of his favorite things for a sleepover at his grandma's house: his pajama trunk, his favorite puppy book, and his very special funny bunny. Just as he is about to leave, a big wind gust comes in and blows everything away! Dora, Boots, and Swiper journey to Crocodile Lake, through the Tangled Forest, and race to Strawberry Hill to get Swiper's favorite things back.

Note: This is the first episode in which Fatima Ptacek voices Dora.
13918'A Ribbon for Pinto'George Chialtas & Allan JacobsenValerie Walsh ValdesEnrico Vilbar Santana & Jose SilverioFebruary 2, 2012702
Dora, Boots, and Pinto are heading to the big horse show, but the train breaks down on the way.
14019'Dora's Knighthood Adventure'TBATBATBAFebruary 3, 2012619

Boots loves to hear stories about knights who go on heroic adventures and Don Quixote (voiced by Andy Garcia) tells Dora and Boots that anyone can be a knight if they help others. Boots would love to be a knight, and so would his friends Rocinante the Horse and Dapple the Donkey, but they need someone to rescue. Dora takes out her spotting scope and they discover a princess calling out for help from the Royal Garden. Dora, Boots, Rocinante, and Dapple set out through the puppet stage and past Tico's carousel, to get to the Royal Garden and save the princess, who is trapped near a fountain and her cat, who is stuck in a tree.

Note: This is the last episode to air and be produced in the SDTV4:3fullscreen format since the show's premiere in 2000.

Season 7 (2012–13)[edit]

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1411'Dora's Easter Adventure'George Chialtas & Allan JacobsenRosemary ContrerasBismark 'Butch' Datuin, Carol Delmindo Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana, Jose Silvero, & Ysty VeluzApril 4, 2012701N/A

Dora and Boots meet the Easter Bunny, who is disguised as Hip-Hop Bunny and only speaks in rapping. Swiper swiped Hip-Hop Bunny's basket, so the trio must get it back in time for the Easter party.

Note: This is the first episode to air and be produced in the HDTV16:9widescreen format.
1422'¡Feliz Dia de los Padres!'George Chialtas & Allan JacobsenDana ChanEnrico Vilbar Santana & Jose SilveroJune 15, 2012704N/A

Dora makes a kite for her Papi on Father's Day, and must retrieve it when it gets blown away.

Note: The title of this episode means “Happy Father's Day” in Spanish.
1433'Dora's Rescue in Mermaid Kingdom'George Chialtas & Allan JacobsenValerie Walsh ValdesEnrico Vilber Santana & Jose SilveroJuly 10, 2012713N/A
Dora and Boots turn into sea creatures to help a lost mermaid return to her mother.
1444'Dora's Fantastic Gymnastics Adventure'George ChialtasBrian J. BrombergEnrico Vilbar Santana & Jose SilveroAugust 13, 20127052.43[11]
Dora and Boots are practicing for the Fantastic Gymnastics Show when Dora gets a special delivery: a beautiful rainbow ribbon. However, Swiper swipes the ribbon, so the duo must get it back in time for the show.
1455'School Science Fair'George Chialtas & Allan JacobsenDana ChanKathy Carr, Bismark 'Butch' Datuin, & David PrinceSeptember 7, 2012712N/A

Dora and Emma are bringing a project volcano to the Green Power Science Fair with new friends.

Note: This episode features a younger version of Emma, one of Dora's grown-up friends in Dora and Friends: Into the City!.
1466'Dora's Moonlight Adventure'George Chialtas & Allan JacobsenChris GiffordBismark 'Butch' Datuin & Clint TaylorSeptember 14, 2012706N/A
Dora takes care of some kittens for Abuela and has a dream adventure where one of them goes missing in a storybook world, even chasing a ball of string.
1477'Perrito's Big Surprise'George Chialtas & Allan JacobsenRosemary ContrerasKathy Carr, Carol Delmindo Datuin, & Ysty VeluzOctober 15, 20127071.31[12]
There's a surprise present waiting for Perrito, but Swiper wants to swipe it! Will Dora be able to prevent Swiper from doing so at Surprise Hill?
1488'Dora and Diego's Amazing Animal Circus Adventure'George Chialtas & Allan JacobsenChris GiffordKathy Carr, Carol Dalmindo Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana, & Ysty VeluzOctober 16, 20127191.24[12]
Boots and Baby Jaguar are having an animal circus, and Dora and Diego rush to get there.
1499'Benny the Castaway'Allan Jacobsen & Henry Lenardin-MaddenJorge AguirreBismark 'Butch' Datuin & Clint TaylorOctober 17, 20127031.33[12]
Benny gets stranded on the crazy, deserted Coconut Island, and it's up to Dora and Boots to save him.
15010'Baby Bongo's Big Music Show'George Chialtas & Allan JacobsenLeslie ValdesBismark 'Butch' Datuin & Carol Delmindo DatuinOctober 18, 20127111.39[12]
Dora and Boots help a little bongo drum get to his first music show.
15111'Dora's Royal Rescue'TBATBATBANovember 5, 20129892.57[13]

Dora and Boots become a lady knight and a squire, and assist a noble horse in saving Don Quixote, who's been captured by an evil wizard and is being held in an abandoned library.

Note: This is the 11th double-length episode.
15212'¡Vamos a Pintar!'George Chialtas & Allan JacobsenBrian J. BrombergEnrico Vilber Santana & Jose SilveroNovember 13, 20127141.38[14]

Dora and Boots have to bring their special paintbrush to help their painter friend at the art studio.

Note: The title means 'Let's Paint!' in Spanish.
15313'Check Up Day'George Chialtas, Allan Jacobsen, & Henry Lenardin-MaddenValerie Walsh ValdesKathy Carr, Carol Delmindo Datuin, Mary Hanley, David Prince, & Ysty VeluzNovember 14, 20127091.26[14]
Dora is at the doctor's office for her yearly check up. There, she meets a few animals who are sick and learns that getting a shot isn't as bad as it looks.
15414'Little Map'George Chialtas & Allan JacobsenRosemary ContrerasEnrico Vilbar Santana & Jose SilveroNovember 15, 20127101.35[14]
Map shows his nephew, Little Map, how to draw pictures and make a treasure map. Soon, Dora and Boots go on a treasure hunt of their own.
15515'Dora's Thanksgiving Day Parade'George Chialtas, Allan Jacobsen, & Henry Lenardin-MaddenJorge AguirreBismark 'Butch' Datuin & Clint TaylorNovember 19, 20127081.65[15]
Dora and Boots rush to get Dora's float back for the Thanksgiving Day parade when the Pirate Piggies cause it to fly away.
15616'Book Explorers'George Chialtas & Allan JacobsenValerie Walsh ValdesDavid Prince & Clint TaylorNovember 26, 20127201.28[14]
Dora and Boots visit the library, where they jump into three books, meet characters from them, and help them find their lost items.
15717'Dora Rocks!'George Chialtas & Allan JacobsenJorge AguirreCarol Delmindo Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana, & Jose SliveroJanuary 14, 20137172.27[16]
Dora and Boots have to get to Benny's barn so they can use Dora's microphone to invite their friends over for a sing-along party.
15818'The Butterfly Ball'George Chialtas & Allan JacobsenRosemary ContrerasBismark 'Butch' Datuin & Clint TaylorJanuary 16, 20137181.35[16]
Dora and Boots must help their butterfly friend, Mariposa, attend the Butterfly Ball, where everyone gets their special set of wings.

Season 8 (2013–19)[edit]

The final six episodes remained unaired in the United States until July 7 to August 9, 2019, to commemorate the release of Dora and the Lost City of Gold.

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1591'Dora and Perrito to the Rescue'George Chailtas, Allan Jacobsen, & Henry Lenardin-MaddenValerie Walsh ValdesAdam Henry, Kuni Tomita, & Ysty VeluzMarch 18, 20138051.67[18]
Dora and Perrito rush to the river to save Boots.
1602'Puppies Galore'George Chailtas, Allan Jacobsen, & Henry Lenardin-MaddenJorge AguirreKathy Carr, Bismark 'Butch' Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana, & Clint TaylorMarch 20, 20138021.33[18]
Dora and her pals accompany a bunch of puppies to rescue a young one named Little Boots.
1613'Catch That Shape Train'George Chailtas & Allan JacobsenBrian J. BrombergAdam Henry & Enrico Wilbar SantanaJune 3, 20138031.65[19]
Dora and Boots make a train out of shapes in Boots' sticker book, and they jump in to retrieve the forgotten steering wheel before the train heads for the final turn on the tracks.
1624'Kittens in Mittens'George Chailtas & Allan JacobsenDana ChanKathy Carr & Ysty VeluzJune 5, 20138071.84[19]
Dora reads 'The Three Little Kittens' to Abuela's new cat, Lucky, and jumps into the book of nursery rhymes to help the kittens find their mittens.
1635'Dora's Great Roller Skate Adventure'George Chailtas & Allan JacobsenChris GiffordKathy Carr, Bismark 'Butch' Datuin, Clint Taylor, & Ysty VeluzSeptember 22, 20138081.43[20]
Dora and Boots help their magical roller skates stand up to a bully in order to open up the Skate Park to everyone.
1646'Verde's Birthday Party!'George Chailtas & Allan JacobsenRosemary ContrerasBismark 'Butch' Datuin, John Eddings, Pete Mekis, Edemer Santos, Clint Taylor, Jancie Tolentino, Arthur Valencia, & Christopher YbarraSeptember 30, 20138041.64[21]
Dora, Boots, and Verde the Clean-Up Truck must clear up a flood at Party Park in time for Verde's birthday party.
1657'Dora's and Sparky's Riding Adventure!'George Chailtas, Allan Jacobsen, & Henry Lenardin-MaddenJorge AguirreBismark 'Butch' Datuin & Clint TaylorOctober 2, 20138091.41[21]
Dora helps Sparky the Horse feel better, and then takes him for a ride before returning him to the barn.
1668'Dora's Rainforest Talent Show'George Chailtas & Allan JacobsenBrian J. BrombergKathy Carr, Carol Delmindo Datuin, Adam Henry, & Jancie TolentinoOctober 28, 20138141.38[22]
Dora and Boots must rescue Benny so he can tell jokes in the rainforest talent show.
1679'Dora and Diego in the Time of Dinosaurs'George Chailtas & Allan JacobsenChris GiffordBismark 'Butch' Datuin & Clint TaylorOctober 30, 20138151.20[22]
Dora and Diego travel back to prehistoric times and go on a dinosaur adventure to find Baby Jaguar.
16810'Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular'George Chailtas, Allan Jacobsen, & Henry Lenardin-MaddenTeri WeissCarol Delmindo Datuin & Enrico Vilbar SantanaNovember 25, 20138112.81[23]
Dora and Boots must help the Snow Princess defeat the Ice Witch in a skating contest in order to win back everyone's skates.
16911'Riding the Roller Coaster Rocks'George Chailtas & Allan JacobsenJorge AguirreAdam Henry & Enrico Vilbar SantanaJanuary 24, 20148061.27[24]
Dora, Boots, and Abuela are exploring the rainforest, looking for the secret door to Adventure Forest. It's a magical forest amusement park that Abuela used to go to when she was a little girl. Her favorite ride was the Roller Coaster Rocks, which she's always dreamed of riding one more time. While now at Adventure Forest, the group rides tea cups and log rides, and swings through trees on their way to the Roller Coaster Rocks!
17012'Dora in Wonderland'George Chailtas, Allan Jacobsen, & Henry Lenardin-MaddenChris GiffordKathy Carr, Bismark 'Butch' Datuin, Carol Delmindo Datuin, Enrico Vilbar Santana, Jose Silverio, Kuni Tomita, & Ysty VeluzMarch 10, 20149882.07[25]

When Abuela's kittens run through a magic mirror, Dora and Boots end up in Wonderland.

Note: This is the 12th double-length episode.
17113'Dora’s Museum Sleepover Adventure'George Chailtas & Allan JacobsenDana ChanKathy Carr, Carol Delmindo Datuin, & Ysty VeluzMarch 27, 20148101.44[26]
Dora brings a magic cape to the prince's castle to break a spell.
17214'Dora's Super Soccer Showdown'George Chailtas, Allan Jacobsen, & Henry Lenardin-MaddenRosemary ContrerasKathy Carr, Bismark 'Butch' Datuin, Enirco Vilbar Santana, & Jose SilveroJune 5, 20148012.13[27]
Dora travels to Brazil to play in the Big Cup Soccer Tournament against a team of soccer-playing monsters.
17315'Dora Saves Fairytale Land'George Chailtas, Allan Jacobsen, & Henry Lenardin-MaddenRosemary ContrerasKathy Carr, Bismark 'Butch' Datuin, Enirco Vilbar Santana, & Jose SilveroJuly 7, 2019[a]9870.51[28]

Dora and Boots return to Fairytale Land to help the King and Queen when the place starts to lose its magic. To save the Ivy Brick Wall, they need to get magical water, but it is surrounded by all the bad fairy tale characters.

Note: This is the 13th and final double-length episode.
17416'Dora's Night Light Adventure'George Chailtas, Allan Jacobsen, & Henry Lenardin-MaddenRosemary ContrerasKathy Carr, Bismark 'Butch' Datuin, Enirco Vilbar Santana, & Jose SilveroJuly 14, 2019[b]8200.33[29]
Dora and Boots rush to take a night light to the library before it gets too dark for the little chickens' story time.
17517'Dora's Fairy Godmother Rescue'
'Dora and Boots Help the Fairy Godmother'
George Chailtas, Allan Jacobsen, & Henry Lenardin-MaddenRosemary ContrerasKathy Carr, Bismark 'Butch' Datuin, Enirco Vilbar Santana, & Jose SilveroJuly 21, 2019[c]8180.35[30]
Dora and Boots help the Fairy Godmother fix her magic wand so she can get her puppy back.
17618'Dora's Animalito Adventure'George Chailtas, Allan Jacobsen, & Henry Lenardin-MaddenRosemary ContrerasKathy Carr, Bismark 'Butch' Datuin, Enirco Vilbar Santana, & Jose SilveroJuly 28, 2019[d]8190.24[31]

Dora, Boots, and Diego set out to rescue their bunny, turtle and butterfly friends and bring them back home to their Copal Tree.

Note: This is Diego's last appearance.
17719'Dora and the Very Sleepy Bear'George Chailtas, Allan Jacobsen, & Henry Lenardin-MaddenRosemary ContrerasKathy Carr, Bismark 'Butch' Datuin, Enirco Vilbar Santana, & Jose SilveroAugust 4, 2019[e]8160.34[32]

Dora and Boots try to keep a very sleepy baby bear awake long enough to get her home for her winter nap.

Note: This is Boots’ last appearance.
17820'Let's Go to Music School'George Chailtas, Allan Jacobsen, & Henry Lenardin-MaddenRosemary ContrerasKathy Carr, Bismark 'Butch' Datuin, Enirco Vilbar Santana, & Jose SilveroAugust 9, 2019[f]8170.54[33]

Dora, Emma, and Kate help Gus the Bus take all of the instruments to the children at the Music School.

Note: This is the final episode of the series, and was aired on the same day of the theatrical release of Dora and the Lost City of Gold.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^This episode was first released on DVD on June 2, 2015.
  2. ^This episode first aired in Canada and the UK on April 24, 2015.
  3. ^This episode first aired in Canada and the UK on April 22, 2015.
  4. ^This episode first aired in Canada and the UK on April 23, 2015.
  5. ^This episode first aired in Canada and the UK on April 20, 2015.
  6. ^This episode first aired in Canada and the UK on April 21, 2015.

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Dora the Explorer
Genre
Created byChris Gifford
Valerie Walsh Valdes
Eric Weiner
Directed byGeorge S. Chialtas
Gary Conrad
Henry Lenardin-Madden
Sherie Pollack
Arnie Wong
Voices of
  • Koda Gursoy
  • Alexandria Suarez
Theme music composer
Opening themeDora the Explorer Theme
Ending themevarious closing themes
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
No. of seasons8
No. of episodes178 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)Chris Gifford
Producer(s)Valerie Walsh Valdes
Editor(s)
Running time22 minutes approx., 45 minutes (specials)
Production company(s)Nickelodeon Animation Studio
DistributorViacom Media Networks
Release
Original networkNickelodeon
Picture format
  • 480i: SDTV (2000–2012)
  • 1080i: HDTV (2012–2019)
Original releaseAugust 14, 2000 –
present
Chronology
Followed byDora and Friends: Into the City!
Related showsGo, Diego, Go!
External links
Website

Dora the Explorer is an American animated television series created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes and Eric Weiner that premiered on Nickelodeon on August 14, 2000. The series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio and is one of the longest-running series that aired on the Nick Jr. block.

  • 3Voices
  • 4Development
  • 7Dora the Explorer merchandise
    • 7.2Books

Plot

From left to right: Swiper (in background), Dora, and Boots

The series centers around Dora, a seven-year-old Latina girl, with a love of embarking on quests related to an activity that she wants to partake of or a place that she wants to go to, accompanied by her talking purplebackpack and anthropomorphic monkey companion named Boots (named for his beloved pair of red boots). Each episode is based around a series of cyclical events that occur along the way during Dora's travels, along with obstacles that she and Boots are forced to overcome or puzzles that they have to solve (with 'assistance' from the viewing audience) relating to riddles, the Spanish language, or counting. Common rituals may involve Dora's encounters with Swiper, a bipedal, anthropomorphic masked thieving fox whose theft of the possessions of others must be prevented through fourth wall-breaking interaction with the viewer. To stop Swiper, Dora must say 'Swiper no swiping' three times. However, on occasions where Swiper steals the belongings of other people, the viewer is presented with the challenge of helping Boots and Dora locate the stolen items. Another obstacle involves encounters with another one of the program's antagonists; the 'Grumpy Old Troll' dwelling beneath a bridge that Dora and Boots must cross, who challenges them with a riddle before permitting them the past that needs to be solved with the viewer's help. Known for the constant breaking of the fourth-wall depicted in every episode, the audience is usually presented to two primary landmarks that must be passed before Dora can reach her destination, normally being challenged with games or puzzles along the way. The episode always ends with Dora successfully reaching the locale, singing the 'We Did It!' song with Boots in triumph.

On numerous occasions, television specials have been aired for the series in which the usual events of regular episodes are altered, threatened, or replaced. Usually said specials will present Dora with a bigger, more whimsical adventure than usual or with a magical task that must be fulfilled, or perhaps even offer a series of different adventures for Boots and Dora to travel through. They might be presented with an unusual, difficult task (such as assisting Swiper in his attempts to be erased from Santa Claus's Naughty List) that normally is not featured in average episodes, or challenge Dora with a goal that must be achieved (such as the emancipation of a trapped mermaid). Sometimes, the specials have involved the debut of new characters, such as the birth of Dora's superpowered twin baby siblings and the introduction of the enchanted anthropomorphic stars that accompany Dora on many of her quests.

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
PilotJune 12, 1999
126August 14, 2000October 15, 2001
227March 11, 2002July 14, 2003
323August 26, 2003April 22, 2004
424September 24, 2004November 5, 2007
521September 7, 2008August 15, 2010
618November 5, 2010February 3, 2012
718April 4, 2012January 16, 2013
820March 18, 2013August 9, 2019

Voices

  • Dora Márquez[1] (aka Dora the Explorer): Kathleen Herles (2000–2007), Caitlin Sanchez (2008–2011), Fátima Ptacek (2012–2019)
  • Boots: Harrison Chad (2000–2007), Regan Mizrahi (2008–2012), Koda Gursoy (2012–2019)
  • Backpack: Sasha Toro (2000–2007), Alexandria Suarez (2008–2019)
  • Isa the Iguana: Ashley Fleming (2000–2007), Lenique Vincent (2008–2011), Skai Jackson (2012–2019)
  • Tico the Squirrel: Jose Zelaya (2002–2007), Jean Carlos Celi (2008–2019)
  • Benny the Bull: Jake Burbage (2000–2007), Matt Gumley (2008–2019)
  • Explorer Stars: Christiana Anbri, Henry Gifford, Katie Gifford, Aisha Shickler, Muhammed Cunningham, Jose Zeleya
  • Diego: Felipe and Andre Dieppa (2003–2006), Jake T. Austin (2005–2010), Brandon Zambrano (2011–2012), Jacob Medrano (2012–2019)[2][3]
  • Elaine Del Valle – Val the Octopus, various
  • Eileen Galindo – Mrs. Marquez
  • Chris Gifford – Big Red Chicken, Grumpy Old Troll, various
  • Adam Sietz – Boots' Daddy, various
  • Leslie Valdes
  • Marc Weiner – Map, Swiper

Guest voices

  • Esai Morales – Mr. Marquez
  • Amy Principe
  • Irwin Reese
  • Chita Rivera (Dora's Fairytale Adventure, 2004)

Guest stars

  • Johnny Weir, (Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular, 2013)
  • Hilary Duff, (Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular, 2013)
  • Jewel Kilcher (Dora in Wonderland, 2014)
  • Mel Brooks (Dora in Wonderland, 2014)
  • Alan Cumming (Dora in Wonderland, 2014)
  • Sara Ramirez (Dora in Wonderland, 2014)

Development

The show was developed out of Nickelodeon's desire to 'come up with the next big hit' similar to the network's other hit preschool shows at the time Little Bear and Blue's Clues. The creators sought to combine both shows format, with the narrative focus of Little Bear combined with the interactivity of Blue's Clues.[4] The creators further developed the concept by observing preschoolers with the creators coming to the conclusion that ' they are little explorers'[4]

Dora is a Latina. According to a Nickelodeon spokesman, 'she was developed to be pan-Latina to represent the diversity of Latino cultures'.[5] Initially the character was not planned to be Latina although after an executive at Nickelodeon attended a conference about the lack of Latino representation, the creators were asked if they could include such elements. At first there was hesitancy, but eventually they realized that they had 'a great opportunity' and the character was designed as such.[4] Nickelodeon at first did not like the antagonist Swiper, at first with researchers stating that 'he was bad modeling and unsettling to kids'; however, the creators felt strongly about the inclusion of a villainous character and he remained in the final show.[4]

Dora the Explorer as a tween, as seen after being revealed in 2009.

On March 8, 2009, Mattel and Nickelodeon announced that Dora will receive a tweenage makeover, switching from a young age to a teenage attending middle school. Initially, it was announced that the new look would not be revealed until late 2009,[6] but after a short controversy, the tween Dora was unveiled on March 16, 2009.[7][8][9]

In 2012, a CGI opening was created for new episodes of the series.[10]

Dora's Explorer Girls

In 2009, Mattel and Nickelodeon introduced a preteen version of Dora, with four friends named Naiya, Kate, Emma, and Alana, who call themselves the Explorer Girls.[11] The Explorer Girls were included in the Dora and Friends spin-off in 2014.

Foreign adaptations

Dora the Explorer has been produced in various other languages worldwide. It facilitates the learning of important foreign language words or phrases (mostly English, interspersed with a local language (e.g. Norwegian, Russian, Hindi, or German), with occasional use of Spanish (used in the Irish, Serbian, and Turkish versions)) through its simplicity and use of repetition.

  • Arabic – The Arabic language version is broadcast on the 'Nickelodeon on MBC3' block of MBC3, and is presented in Arabic-English.
  • Cantonese – The Cantonese language version (Chinese: 愛探險的朵拉; literally: 'Explore-loving Dora') is sold in Hong Kong. It is presented in Cantonese-English.
  • Danish – The Danish language version is called 'Dora – udforskeren' and there are commands and expressions in English. It is broadcast on the national public children's channel, DR Ramasjang, and also on Nick Jr. through various pay TV providers.
  • Dutch – The Dutch language version broadcasts on Nickelodeon and Nick. Jr, It is presented in Dutch-English. The voice actors are Lottie Hellingman as Dora and Dieter Jansen as Boots.
  • French – The French language version, Dora l'exploratrice, broadcasts on TF1 in France and Télé-Québec in Canada. It is presented in French-English, with Dora and Boots (called Babouche) speaking French and other protagonists speaking and answering in English.
  • Filipino – The Filipino language version broadcasts on ABS-CBN and has the same English title 'Dora, the Explorer'. The characters speak Filipino and some English, Dora teaches English in this version.
  • German – The German language version broadcasts on the German branch of Nickelodeon. The bilingualism is German-English.
  • Greek – The Greek language version is called 'Ντόρα η μικρή εξερευνήτρια' (or Dora the Little Explorer). It broadcasts on Nickelodeon and Star Channel. The bilingualism is Greek-English. Dora and Boots (called Botas) speak Greek and other protagonists speak and answer in English.
  • Hebrew – The Hebrew language version broadcasts on HOP channel. The bilingualism is Hebrew-English. The series is called מגלים עם דורה (or Megalim Im Dora—English: Discovering with Dora).
  • Hindi – In the Hindi language version, Dora and the other characters speak Hindi. It broadcasts on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. Dora teaches the viewers English words and numbers.
  • Hungarian – In the Hungarian language version, Dora and the other characters speak Hungarian with some English words or phrases. It broadcasts on Nickelodeon (Hungary). The series is called Dóra a felfedező.
  • Indonesian – The Indonesian language version broadcasts on Global TV. The bilingualism is Indonesian-English.
  • Irish – The Irish language version broadcasts on the Irish station TG4. The bilingualism is Irish-Spanish with Dora and Boots speaking in Irish and some other characters speaking Spanish as in the original American version.
  • Italian – The Italian language version broadcasts on Cartoonito and on Nickelodeon. The bilingualism is Italian-English. The series is called Dora l'esploratrice ('Dora the Explorer'). Most characters speak Italian, but some characters and especially Dora's parents and backpack speak English along with Italian.
  • Japanese – The Japanese language version broadcasts on Nick Japan. The bilingualism is Japanese-English, with Dora and Boots speaking Japanese and other protagonists speaking and answering in English. The version is called ドーラといっしょに大冒険 (Dōra to issho ni dai bōken/Adventures with Dora).
  • Kannada – The Kannada language version broadcasts on Chintu TV and is a very popular program on that network. Hindi is the second language in this version.
  • Korean – The Korean language version broadcasts on Nick Jr in Korea. The title is 'Hi Dora' and is introduced by a real person whose name is Dami – she introduces key English vocabulary for each episode. The episode is primarily in Korean with some English.
  • Macedonian – The Macedonian language version broadcasts on MRT 1 in Macedonia. The title is 'Дора истражува' (or Dora the Explorer). The bilingualism is Macedonian-English.
  • Malay – The Malay language version broadcasts on TV9. The bilingualism is Malay-English. Dora speaks primarily in Malay, and the secondary language is English. The original English-Spanish version, however, is also available on Nickelodeon South East Asia via the Nick Jr. programming slot to subscribers of the ASTRO satellite TV service.
  • Malayalam – The Malayalam language version is called Dorayude Prayanam (ഡോറയുടെ പ്രയാണം) and broadcasts on a local kids programming channel Kochu TV, which is the Malayalam dubbed version of Chutti TV.
  • Mandarin – In the Mandarin Chinese language version Dora the characters speak mainly Mandarin with limited English. It broadcasts on Yo-yo TV in Taiwan (Channel 25).
  • Maori – The Māori language version is called 'Dora Mātātoa'.
  • Norwegian – In the Norwegian language version, the bilingualism is Norwegian-English.
  • Polish – The Polish language version broadcasts on Nickelodeon in Poland. The bilingualism is Polish-English. The series is called Dora poznaje świat ('Dora explores the world').
  • Portuguese – In the Portuguese language versions, Dora a Exploradora broadcasts on RTP2 and Nickelodeon Portugal. On Nickelodeon Brazil, the show is called Dora a Aventureira, and Dora and Boots (called Boots in the Portuguese version and Botas in the Brazilian version) speak Portuguese, while the other protagonists speak and answer in English. Some Portuguese episodes are available on DVD.
  • Russian – The Russian language version broadcasts on TNT and Nickelodeon. The bilingualism is Russian-English. The series is called Dasha-sledopyt ('Dasha the Pathfinder'). Dasha is the children's name of Daria (Darya).
  • Serbian – The Serbian language version broadcasts on B92. The bilingualism is Serbian-Spanish. The series is called Dora istražuje (Dora is exploring).
  • Spanish – There are different Spanish language versions for Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. Dora la Exploradora broadcasts on Nickelodeon in Latin America (and up to September 2006 on Telemundo in the USA; from April 2008 on Univisión). Dora and Boots (called Botas) speak Spanish and the other protagonists speak and answer in English. Some Spanish episodes are available to US viewers on VHS, and some DVDs have a Spanish track (including Dora's Egg Hunt). This version is entirely the reverse of the original English version; Tico and Señor Tucan (called Mr. Toucan) only speak English. Additionally, Univision has added on-screen captions of the Spanish words spoken in English. In Spain, Dora la exploradora is aired on TVE 1, Clan TVE and Nickelodeon. It is another reverse of the original English version (the characters speak mainly Spanish but there are commands and expressions in English).
  • Swedish – In the Swedish language version Dora- utforskaren the characters speak mainly Swedish but there are commands and expressions in English. It broadcasts on Nickelodeon and TV4.
  • Tamil – In the Tamil language version Doravin Payanangal (டோராவின் பயணங்கள்), the characters all speak Tamil, with some English interspersed. It broadcasts on a local kids programming channel Chutti TV.
  • Thai – In the Thai language version ดอร่าดิเอกซ์พลอเรอร์ or ดอร่าสาวน้อยนักผจญภัย, the characters speak Thai; however, Tico speaks English. It broadcasts on Gang Cartoon Channel, Nick Jr., Thai PBS.
  • Turkish – In the Turkish language version Dora the characters speak mainly Turkish, Spanish, and English but there are commands and expressions in Turkish. It broadcasts on Nickelodeon and CNBC-e.

As shown by the list above, the usual second language is English, but Spanish is used in the original American version in English (broadcast also for Malay speakers), in the Irish, Serbian, and the trilingual Turkish versions.

Stage adaptations

Two stage versions of Dora the Explorer toured North America, the first being 'City of Lost Toys', and the second being 'Dora's Pirate Adventure'. Produced by Nickelodeon and LiveNation, these productions featured live actors portraying the roles of Dora and her friends, including Boots, Diego, Isa, and the Fiesta Trio. Many of the characters wore elaborate foam costumes designed to resemble the Dora characters. Each production featured a structure similar to an episode of the television series. City of Lost Toys featured Christina Bianco as Dora while Dora's Pirate Adventure featured Danay Ferrer of the band Innosense in the role of Dora and Frankie Grande as Boots. Both productions featured a version of the popular Gloria Estefan song 'Get On Your Feet' as the final number of the show. Both productions were conceived by Chris Gifford, creator of the television show, and directed by Gip Hoppe.

There have been three Dora touring companies. The 'City of Lost Toys' company and the 'Pirate Adventure' company featured actors and crew that were members of Actor's Equity and IATSE, respectively, the unions for professional actors and stagehands in the United States. The third company performs a reduced version of 'Pirate Adventure' and does not employ union personnel. This production is currently touring North America, and scheduled to travel to the United Kingdom and France.

Dora the Explorer merchandise

There are many action figures and playsets available in many markets, along with DVDs, cosmetics, hygiene products, ride-ons, books, board games, plush dolls, apparel, handbags, play tents, play kitchens, and more. Licensees include Fisher-Price in the United States and Holland Publishing in the United Kingdom.

Toys

In 2004 Lego released four sets based on the TV series' characters. These include 7330 Dora's Treasure Island, 7331 Diego's Rescue Truck, 7332 Dora and Boots at Play Park, and 7333 Dora and Diego's Animal Adventure.

In 2007, lead paint used by a contract toy manufacturer in China prompted Mattel to issue recalls for nearly a million toys, many of which featured Sesame Street and Nickelodeon characters, including Dora the Explorer. Nickelodeon responded that they would introduce 'third-party monitoring' of all manufacturers of products under its brands.[12][13][14]

Books

Dora the Explorer series

  1. Dora's Backpack (ISBN978-0689847202)
  2. Little Star (ISBN978-0689847219)
  3. Happy Mother's Day Mami! (ISBN978-0689852336)
  4. Meet Diego! (ISBN978-0689859939)
  5. Dora's Thanksgiving (ISBN978-0689858420)
  6. Dora Loves Boots (ISBN978-0689863738)
  7. Dora's Book of Manners (ISBN978-0689865336)
  8. Dora Goes to School (ISBN978-0689864940)
  9. Dora's Fairy-Tale Adventure (ISBN978-0689870125)
  10. Dora's Chilly Day (ISBN978-0689867958)
  11. Show Me Your Smile! (ISBN978-0689871696)
  12. Dora's Pirate Adventure (ISBN978-0689875830)
  13. Big Sister Dora! (ISBN978-0689878466)
  14. At the Carnival (ISBN978-0689858413)
  15. Dora's Costume Party! (ISBN978-1416900108)
  16. Dance to the Rescue (ISBN978-1416902164)
  17. Dora's Starry Christmas (ISBN978-1416902492)
  18. Super babies (ISBN978-1416914853)
  19. The Birthday Dance Party (ISBN978-1416913030)
  20. Dora's World Adventure (ISBN978-1416924470)
  21. Dora Climbs Star Mountain (ISBN978-1416940593)
  22. It's Sharing Day! (ISBN978-1416915751)
  23. Dora Had a Little Lamb (ISBN978-1416933687)
  24. Dora Saves Mermaid Kingdom! (ISBN978-1416938415)
  25. Dora and the Stuck Truck (ISBN978-1416947998)

Ready To Read series – Level 1

  1. Dora's Picnic (ISBN978-0689852381)
  2. Follow Those Feet! (ISBN978-0689852398)
  3. Dora in the Deep Sea (ISBN978-0689858451)
  4. I Love My Papi! (ISBN978-0689864957)
  5. Say 'Cheese!' (ISBN978-0689864964)
  6. The Halloween Cat (ISBN978-0689867996)
  7. Eggs for Everyone! (ISBN978-0689871764)
  8. Just Like Dora! (ISBN978-0689876752)
  9. I Love My Mami! (ISBN978-1416906506)
  10. Puppy Takes a Bath (ISBN978-1416914839)
  11. Around the World! (ISBN978-1416924784)
  12. Dora's Sleepover (ISBN978-1416915089)
  13. Dora Helps Diego! (ISBN978-1416915096)
  14. Dora's Perfect Pumpkin (ISBN978-1416934387)
  15. Dora's Mystery of the Missing Shoes (ISBN978-1416938248)

A Lift-the-Flap Story

  • Good Night, Dora!: A Lift-the-Flap Story (ISBN978-0689847745)
  • Where Is Boots?: A Lift-the-Flap Story (ISBN978-0689847752)
  • Let's Play Sports!: A Lift-the-Flap Story (ISBN978-1416933502)
  • All Dressed Up!: A Lift-the-Flap Book (ISBN978-0689877186)

Treasury books and collection books

  • Dora's Ready-to-Read Adventures (ISBN978-0689878152)

Contains: Dora's picnic, Follow those feet, Dora in the deep sea, I love my Papi!, Say 'Cheese'

  • Dora's Storytime Collection (ISBN978-0689866234)

Contains: Dora's Backpack, Little Star, Happy Birthday, Mami!, Meet Diego!, Dora Saves the Prince, Dora's Treasure Hunt, Good Night, Dora!

  • Dora's Big Book of Stories (ISBN978-1416907084)
Dora

Contains: Dora's Book of Manners, Dora Goes to School, Dora's Fairy-Tale Adventure, Dora's Chilly Day, Show Me Your Smile!, Dora's Pirate Adventure, Big Sister Dora!

Sticker books

  • Dora's Magic Watering Can (ISBN978-1416947721)
Explorer

DVDs and videos

Video games

Video games based on the 2000 television show Dora the Explorer were released. In Canada, Cheerios offered a free Dora the Explorer the GameCD-ROMs in specially marked packages. However, packages sold in Quebec would only have the French version. Dora the Explorer: Barnyard Buddies is a video game released for the PlayStation in 2003 in the US, thus making it the first Dora the Explorer video game for the home consoles. It was not released in Europe until 2005 being one of the very last games released on that platform in that territory following the PlayStation's discontinuation the following year and all production on PS1 games in 2006. Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures is an adventure video game for the Game Boy Advance released in 2004. It was developed by Imaginengine and published by Global Star.[15]

Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet is an action-adventure video game, developed by Monkey Bar Games, published by Global Star Software and powered by Vicious Engine. The game was released for GameCube in North America on October 13, 2005,[16] and later in PAL regions on December 16, 2005. The PlayStation 2 version was released on PAL regions on December 2, 2005, and later in North America on February 9, 2006.[17] The game is about Dora and Boots who finds some lost aliens from the purple planet. However, to take them home, she and Boots are required to collect keys to open the space gate, leading to the saturn planet. The game is unique in that it uses pictures and symbols to communicate rather than words. The object of the game is to capture one of the six explorer stars. Each explorer star has a special power such as the ability to be noisy or the ability to create music. In order to capture the star, the player must complete a hide-and-seek activity. These activities include maze navigation, matching games, side-scrolling race games, a 'Frogger'-type game, a complete-the-pattern activity and a song playing game.[18]

Dora Puppy is a puppy simulator where players must help Dora take care of her puppy, Perrito, and help train him for doggie competitions. All the actions are performed by either tracing certain shapes with the stylus or calling out commands into the DS's microphone.[19] It was developed by Take-Two Interactive for the Nintendo DS and published by 2K Play in North America[20] and Australia in 2009, and in Europe in 2010.

Dora the Explorer: Dora's Cooking Club is a cooking video game for the Nintendo DS. It was published by 2K Play in 2010.[21] In the game, players have to chop veggies, stir soups, top pizzas, and more using math skills. They may be sorting cookies into numbered groups or counting out different amounts of ingredients.[22]

  • Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess is a video game that was released for the PlayStation 2 and the Wii console in 2008.
  • Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom is a video game that was released for the PlayStation 2 and the Wii console in 2009.

Mobile streaming

On August 31, 2017, the first five seasons of the show were added to the NOGGIN app.[citation needed]

Sequel

Dora The Explorer Episode 10

In 2013, Nickelodeon announced that it was making a sequel to Dora the Explorer titled as Dora and Friends: Into the City!. It stars Dora as a 10-year-old who goes on city adventures with the Explorer Girls, accompanied by a male pal named Pablo. The series had two seasons (20 episodes each) and aired on Nickelodeon from August 8, 2014 to February 5, 2017.[23][24][25][26][27][28]

Live-action film adaptation

On October 23, 2017, it was announced that a live-action film adaptation, titled Dora and the Lost City of Gold, was in the works at Paramount Players and was slated for an August 9, 2019 release. It was filmed in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia at Village Roadshow Studios directed by James Bobin[29] with the screenplay written by Nick Stoller and Kristin Burr producing.[30] Unlike the TV series, the film was expected to follow the title character as a teenager. Dora's cousin Diego was also confirmed to be a character in the film. On May 2, 2018 Isabela Moner was announced to portray the titular character.[31] The film was released in the U.S. and Canada August 9, 2019.[32]

Dora The Explorer Episode 1 Dailymotion

See also

References

  1. ^Eric Weiner (writer), Tina Kugler, Erik Wiese (storyboard) (August 29, 2000). 'Grandma's House'. Dora the Explorer. Season 1. Episode 12. Event occurs at 2:00. Nickelodeon. ¡Hola, señora Márquez!
  2. ^'Dora and Diego's Amazing Animal Circus'. Dora the Explorer. Season 7. Episode 8. October 16, 2012. Nickelodeon.
  3. ^'Dora's Thanksgiving Day Parade'. Dora the Explorer. Season 7. Episode 15. November 19, 2012. Nickelodeon.
  4. ^ abcdDawidziak, Mark. 'Dora the Explorer: Nickelodeon's little heroine celebrates 10 years of stories'. Cleavland.com. Retrieved 15 October 2017.CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
  5. ^Friedman, Emily (May 21, 2010). 'Is Dora The Explorer an Illegal Immigrant?'. ABC News. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
  6. ^'Dora the Explorer Updates Her Look'. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
  7. ^'After Dora uproar, Nick and Mattel soothe moms'. Retrieved 2010-09-06.
  8. ^'New Tween 'Dora The Explorer' Revealed'. Popcrunch.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2011-03-19.
  9. ^Vicki Passmore (February 1, 2011). 'Boy, How You've Changed: Nine Big Mascot Makeovers'. Walletpop.com. Retrieved March 19, 2011.
  10. ^Calabash Animation Creates New 'Dora' Opening. Animationinsider.net
  11. ^'Dora's Explorer Girls'. Nickjr.com. Retrieved 2011-03-19.
  12. ^Addley, Esther (2007-08-03). 'Mattel recalls nearly 100,000 toys after lead paint alert'. The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2008-07-06.
  13. ^Gregory, Angela (2007-08-03). 'Dora the Explorer leads toy giant's recall'. The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2008-07-06.
  14. ^Story, Louise (2007-08-02). 'Lead Paint Prompts Mattel to Recall 967,000 Toys (registration required to read article)'. NY Times.
  15. ^'Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures'. IGN. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
  16. ^'Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet'. IGN.
  17. ^'Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet'. IGN.
  18. ^Global Star (2004) Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures Manual
  19. ^2K Play (2009) Dora the Explorer: Dora Puppy Manual
  20. ^'Dora the Explorer: Dora Puppy'. IGN.
  21. ^'Dora's Cooking Club'. IGN.
  22. ^2K Play (2010) Dora's Cooking Club Manual
  23. ^'Nickelodeon Unveils New Generation Of Content For New Generation Of Kids At Annual Upfront Presentation'(Press release). Reuters. 25 February 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  24. ^Villaneda, Rebecca (28 February 2013). ''Dora and Friends': New Spin-off Will Star the Little Latina Heroine'. Hispanic Business. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  25. ^'Nickelodeon 'Dora And Friends: In The City' TV Show'. Nickutopia. 8 March 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  26. ^Peel, Sarah (11 March 2013). 'Nickelodeon Announces Dora and Friends: Into the City'. BSC Kids. Archived from the original on 13 March 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  27. ^'Dora & Friends Music Video – Video Clip – Nick Jr'. nickjr.com.
  28. ^Los Angeles Times (18 August 2014). 'Dora the Explorer is growing up and getting a spinoff series'. latimes.com.
  29. ^Dave McNary (February 26, 2018). ''Dora the Explorer' Live-Action Movie Gets Summer Release'. Variety. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  30. ^''Dora the Explorer' Begins Filming, Reveals First Photo of Isabela Moner as Eponymous Adventurer'. Collider. 2018-08-10. Retrieved 2018-08-11.
  31. ^'Isabela Moner Cast as Dora the Explorer in Live-Action Film'. ComingSoon.net. 2018-05-02. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  32. ^D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 9, 2019). ''Scary Stories' Screams $2.3M, 'Dora' Strikes $1.25M In Thursday Night Gold – Box Office Update Preview'. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 9, 2019.

External links

  • Dora the Explorer on IMDb
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