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Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman

The Grand Prizeless Grand Finale (#220)

The FETCHers compete in trivia & physical challenges & make a device that can catch a watermelon.

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Program Description: Part game show, part reality series, part spoof, FETCH! explores the untapped potential of the hugely popular reality television genre and proves it can be a great venue for kids to learn problem-solving skills and teamwork, while at the same time exposing them to different cultures and experiences. Featuring an animated dog, Ruff Ruffman, and a group of real kids, this series will offer young viewers some perspective on competition by reinforcing the age old adage "it's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game! "

All Upcoming Episodes

Scruff Ruffman at Large! (#217)

The kids are given clues to decipher a secret map through one of Colorado's oldest caves.
- Mon, May 12, 3:00 PM on IPTV
3-2-1 Blast-Off! (#101)

Ruff has his first show live on the air and then sends three FETCHers blasting off to the sun.
- Mon, May 12, 9:30 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Tue, May 13, 3:00 PM on IPTV
- Mon, May 19, 3:00 PM on IPTV
Good Dancing and Bad Teeth (#102)

Ruff wants to learn how to ballroom dance and prove that dog mouths are cleaner than human mouths.
- Wed, May 14, 3:00 PM on IPTV
How to Get Out Your Inner Hip Hop (#103)

A starving Ruff tries to get a treat from a dog toy and challenges Anna to "cook" as she dances.
- Thu, May 15, 3:00 PM on IPTV
Cats? I Thought You Said Kites! (#104)

The Fetchers train a cat to fetch and build a kite to lift a dog biscuit to the poodle next door.
- Fri, May 16, 3:00 PM on IPTV
Ye Olde Colonial Episode (#105)

The cast practice lessons in Colonial life when Ruff wants a time machine to take them to 1627.
- Mon, May 19, 9:30 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Tue, May 20, 3:00 PM on IPTV
- Mon, May 26, 3:00 PM on IPTV
Saturday Night with a Slight Fever (#106)

Ruff scrambles to find talent for his new music video project after his major star cancels on him.
- Wed, May 21, 3:00 PM on IPTV
To Bee Or Not to Bee (#107)

Ruff gets stuck in a bee costume when the zipper breaks. Brian and Khalil learn how to windsurf.
- Thu, May 22, 3:00 PM on IPTV
B.L.T. for Breakfast? (#108)

Ruff's creates a liver and pineapple biscuit shake and tries to invent a new ice cream flavor.
- Fri, May 23, 3:00 PM on IPTV
The Mystery of the Missing Thing in the Haunted Castle (#109)

Ruff sends the team to a retrieve a lost invention from a castle haunted by ghost cats.
- Tue, May 27, 3:00 PM on IPTV
- Mon, June 2, 3:00 PM on IPTV
This Old....Lemonade Stand (#110)

Ruff has the team build a lemonade stand with master carpenter Norm Abram, so he can make money.
- Wed, May 28, 3:00 PM on IPTV
It's Raining Cats and Dogs (#111)

The kids help plan a mural painting while Ruff tries to figure out the weather forecast.
- Thu, May 29, 3:00 PM on IPTV
That Doesn't Float My Boat (#112)

After Ruff floods the doghouse, he instructs the team to build a boat out of things at the dump.
- Fri, May 30, 3:00 PM on IPTV
Send in the Clowns (#113)

Ruff sends the team to the circus to get some pointers and design a water balloon launcher.
- Mon, June 2, 9:30 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Tue, June 3, 3:00 PM on IPTV
- Mon, June 9, 3:00 PM on IPTV
Grandma Ruffman's Recipe for Success (#114)

Ruff sends the team to cook his Grandma's recipes on a farm so that he can sell her books better.
- Wed, June 4, 3:00 PM on IPTV
Tryin' Chef (#115)

Ruff challenges his cast to use creativity, cunning and capability in this Iron Chef spoof!
- Thu, June 5, 3:00 PM on IPTV
Don't Put The Kart Before The Sea Lion (#116)

Julia is the pit crew chief for a junior go karter, and Taylor trains sea lions at the aquarium!
- Fri, June 6, 3:00 PM on IPTV
Relaxin' with Ruff (#117)

Ruff sends the kids to a spa to learn about yoga and to an amusement park to find their fear factor.
- Mon, June 9, 9:30 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Tue, June 10, 3:00 PM on IPTV
- Mon, June 16, 3:00 PM on IPTV
Scat Cat, Scat (#118)

While Ruff was away, someone broke into his doghouse and stole his new kneeboard.
- Wed, June 11, 3:00 PM on IPTV
Ruff Ruffman Spaces Out (#119)

Ruff sends the kids to Space Camp for astronaut training so they can fix his broken satellite.
- Thu, June 12, 3:00 PM on IPTV
The Dogcathalon Finale (#120)

Three elimination rounds of competition pits the kids against each other to win the grand prize.
- Fri, June 13, 3:00 PM on IPTV
Ruff Ruffman Breaks The Mold (#201)

The gang is challenged to investigate the microbial world of germs and visit a chocolate factory.
- Mon, June 16, 9:30 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Tue, June 17, 3:00 PM on IPTV
- Mon, June 23, 3:00 PM on IPTV
Ruff's Case of Blues on the Brain (#202)

Bridget and Mike must determine whether the myth is true that humans use only 10% of their brains.
- Wed, June 18, 3:00 PM on IPTV
You Lucky Dog (#203)

An expert soap box derby car builder teaches the gang how to build a homemade go-kart out of junk.
- Thu, June 19, 3:00 PM on IPTV
Ruff's Big Break (#204)

Mike and Willie are challenged to learn about the human balance system and visit an otologist.
- Fri, June 20, 3:00 PM on IPTV
The Mystery of Dogtopia and Catlantis (#205)

Ruff sends the kids out on a mysterious island adventure to learn why cats & dogs don't get along.
- Mon, June 23, 9:30 PM on IPTV-Plus
- Tue, June 24, 3:00 PM on IPTV
Reducing The Calories and Cats In Your Life (#206)

The kids meet up with a chef and learn about nutrition, including the five food groups and calories.
- Wed, June 25, 3:00 PM on IPTV
I'm Ok, You're Okra (#207)

The kids visit a pediatrician & are challenged to prove that dogs have a soothing effect on people.
- Thu, June 26, 3:00 PM on IPTV
The Small Fork Is for Dessert (Unless You're A Dolphin) (#208)

Grandma sends Rosario and Nina to learn proper table manners from an etiquette expert.
- Fri, June 27, 3:00 PM on IPTV

Past Episodes

These episodes of Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.

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