The following is an episode list for Aardman Animations' children's comedy series, Shaun the Sheep, in chronological order of first airing on BBC One & CBBC.
Shirley grows heavier, and Shaun and the flock do their best to help her lose weight. It works, but an accident in which Timmy and a tractor are involved, launches Shirley into a pie lorry—and back to her fat, weighty state.
The Farmer takes Timmy's teddy bear for himself, unaware of its real owner. This turns Timmy into a sobbing mess, so Shaun enlists two of his friends' help to get it back.
The Farmer oil paints the farm, but runs out of white paint for the sheep. Bitzer accidentally smudges the painting. Shaun tries to help, and soon the flock is a riot of colour. Although the painting appears ruined, it proves to be a fortune-making work in the end.
Shaun learns that the Bull in the Farmer's field attacks anything that is coloured red. The mischievous pigs try to paint the flock red by colouring the sheep dip. Shaun has to clean up the mess and save his friends from the Bull's rage.
Shaun uses the Farmer's old record player for a dance party, but the pigs interfere with the party by playing drum and bass music. Meanwhile, the Farmer attempts to get his new music player to work, but has trouble.
11
11
"The Kite"
Christopher Sadler
Richard "Golly" Goleszowski & Rob Dudley
Sylvia Bennion
12 March 2007 (2007-03-12)
A kite shows up in the sheep's field, but gets stuck in a tree. Shaun and the flock work to get it down.
12
12
"Little Sheep of Horrors"
Christopher Sadler
Lee Pressman
Rob Richards
12 March 2007 (2007-03-12)
Timmy ventures into the Farmer's house to watch a horror movie. The sheep work together to bring Timmy home, while Bitzer runs in after them to save them. The commotion soon mystifies the Farmer.
13
13
"Buzz Off Bees"
Christopher Sadler
Julie Jones
Jason Comley
13 March 2007 (2007-03-13)
Bitzer and the flock encounter a hive of bees, which they attempt to outwit.
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14
"Fleeced"
Christopher Sadler
Charles Hodges
David Vinicombe and Rob Richards
13 March 2007 (2007-03-13)
It is haircut day for the flock, but the Farmer's styling attempts inspire the flock to make a break for it and plan a mission to the salon downtown.
15
15
"Shaun Shoots the Sheep"
David Osmand
Lee Pressman
David Vinicombe
14 March 2007 (2007-03-14)
Shaun finds a camera left by some campers, and snaps away with it, but Bitzer and the pigs have other plans.
16
16
"Big Top Timmy"
Richard Webber
Lee Pressman
Gareth Owen and Rob Richards
14 March 2007 (2007-03-14)
Timmy ventures out, fascinated by the circus. Shaun and the flock try to keep him from harm, while the Farmer wonders where his flock went.
17
17
"Fetching"
Richard Webber
Richard "Golly" Goleszowski & Rob Dudley
David Vinicombe
15 March 2007 (2007-03-15)
Bitzer's infatuation with a female dog distracts him from minding the rowdy flock. Shaun and Bitzer try to clean up the farmhouse before the Farmer gets home.
18
18
"Mountains Out of Molehills"
David Osmand
Ian Carney
JP Vine
15 March 2007 (2007-03-15)
The flock's dancing is interrupted by a naughty mole. Shaun and the flock try escalating tactics to catch him.
19
19
"Who's the Mummy?"
David Osmand
Trevor Ricketts
Charles Hodges
16 March 2007 (2007-03-16)
A quartet of chick hatchlings bonds to Shaun, thinking he's their mother, and they relentlessly follow him around. Shaun initially can't get rid of them fast enough, but when their mother shows up, he has to save their lives.
Note: There are (at least) two versions of this episode, showing different phone numbers on the 'wanted' poster that the chicks' mother has made to find her eggs.
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20
"Things That Go Bump"
David Osmand
Glenn Dakin
Eve Coy
16 March 2007 (2007-03-16)
Halloween pranks in the night disturb the flock's sleep. Shaun investigates, and the culprits are soon discovered.
When the Farmer decides to throw out his magic set, Shaun decides to put on a show, but things get out of hand when the flock starts disappearing.
22
22
"Sheep on the Loose"
Mike Mort
Sarah Ball
TBA
3 September 2007 (2007-09-03)
When the flock nips off on the bus to the local amusement park, Shaun fears that the Farmer will find out. He tries to hide the fact from the Farmer while Bitzer rushes off to the fair to round up the lost sheep.
The sheep use the Farmer's clotheshorse as a merry-go-round. The garments get dirty and have to be washed (and then sewn back together) before the Farmer returns.
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24
"The Visitor"
Lee Wilton
Trevor Ricketts
Sylvia Bennion
4 September 2007 (2007-09-04)
When a strange spacecraft crash-lands on the farm, Shaun and the company help its one-eyed, green occupant get airborne again.
The Farmer is sick in bed, with Bitzer playing nurse-maid. He gives Shaun the job of handling the daily chores around the farm, while sneaking off to raid the fridge and play video games.
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26
"Tooth Fairy"
Jay Grace
Sara Barbas
Sylvia Bennion and JP Vine
5 September 2007 (2007-09-05)
Bitzer gets a painful toothache; Shaun takes the job as a dentist but is unable to get the rotten tooth out. After a successful extraction at the vet, Bitzer hopes the Tooth Fairy will give him a coin. Instead, the Fairy leaves him a toothbrush and toothpaste.
The Farmer has Bitzer guard some freshly laid concrete. Things go wrong, however, when Shaun and the flock use it as the Hollywood Walk of Fame and they must work to fix the mess.[2]
Shirley drinks Bitzer's bottle of juice too fast and gets the hiccups. Shaun tries to help with all of the usual tricks, but none of them work. Eventually, Shirley's hiccups are cured by an unlikely sight: witnessing the naked Farmer's buttocks.[2]
It is a scorching hot day, and the flock is desperate to cool down in the sheep dip, but the sunbathing Farmer and Bitzer block their way. The sheep, however, are determined to get the dip to themselves.
It is a peaceful night at the farm until Shaun starts to walk in his sleep, at which point he causes trouble without realising it. The flock, unable to resist their natural instinct to follow, worsens this situation.
Bitzer is asked to take out the rubbish, but when the bag gets a tear in it, the result is a messy field. The Farmer orders Bitzer to clean it up, but he makes the mistake of getting Shaun and company to help. Things get worse when they use the vacuum cleaner.
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32
"The Farmer's Niece"
Andy Symanowski
Ian Carney
Dave Vinicombe and JP Vine
10 September 2007 (2007-09-10)
When the Farmer's Niece comes for a visit, Shaun and Bitzer soon discover she isn't as cute and adorable as she seems. Meanwhile, the Farmer tries to bake a cake for her.
When a traveller pitches a messy camp in the sheep's field, and then goes off exploring with Bitzer, Shaun and the flock decide to do some exploring of their own.
The Farmer wants to turn the tree in Shaun's field into firewood. The flock must take desperate measures to stop their beloved tree from getting cut down.
Two alien kids land at the farm one night and run riot. Shaun and Bitzer attempt to stop them before The Farmer finds out.
Series 2 (2009–2010)
Series 2 consists of 40 episodes[3][4] and commenced airing in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2009 on BBC One and BBC HD.[5] It had already started airing in Germany on 18 October 2009. The series director was Chris Sadler. This series was shot with digital camera still images that were edited into high definition video. There were major changes in the looks of the characters (e.g., The pigs are slimmer, Timmy’s mother’s eyes are big and connected, the Farmer now has molded line separating his stubble and Bitzer and Pidsley now have detailed fur), the bull was absent throughout the whole series and the title sequence was also adapted to reflect these changes.
Ep. #
#
Title
Directed by
Written by
UK airdate
41
1
"Double Trouble"
Seamus Malone
Rob Dudley & Richard Goleszowski
23 November 2009 (2009-11-23)
Shaun dresses to look like the Farmer as a lark, and learns he can now give Bitzer orders, so he organises a party. However, Bitzer's smart enough to know the difference between the real Farmer and the fake one. Then the real one shows up.[6]
42
2
"Draw the Line"
Richard Webber
Glenn Dakin
24 November 2009 (2009-11-24)
The flock hijacks a road line-painting machine and causes chaos while creating giant works of art in the field. The Farmer's appreciation of their art is in doubt.[6]
43
3
"Sheepless Nights"
Richard Webber
Lucy Daniel Raby
25 November 2009 (2009-11-25)
When the sheep's stable's roof is broken, rain pours in. Bitzer orders the sheep to sleep in the pig sty, which is zealously guarded by the pigs.[6]
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4
"Spring Lamb"
Seamus Malone
Elly Brewer
26 November 2009 (2009-11-26)
A reluctant Timmy tries to avoid bath time, and in trying to escape, he gets a spring attached to his tail. It is up to the flock to catch the bouncing baby sheep and return him to the tub before he destroys the farm.[6]
The Farmer hits the dance floor and attempts to learn how to ballroom dance using Pidsley as his dancing partner. The din they create annoys the sheep so much that Shaun decides to stop them.[6]
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6
"Who's the Caddy?"
Seamus Malone
Will MacLean & John Camm
30 November 2009 (2009-11-30)
The Farmer comes across his old golf clubs and decides to knock a few balls around, instantly putting his back out in the process. Shaun takes the opportunity to learn how to play, while Bitzer is forced to tend to his injured master inside the house.[7]
47
7
"Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow"
Seamus Malone
Lee Pressman
1 December 2009 (2009-12-01)
The Farmer gets ready for a date and wants to look his best, so he decides it is time to dust off his prized hairpiece. Shaun finds the wig and can't resist trying it on. Bitzer loses the wig while admonishing Shaun. The race is on as Shaun and Bitzer try to return the wig in time for the farmer's big night.[7]
Note: This episode shares its premise with a Nintendo DS video game titled Shaun the Sheep: Off His Head, which had been released two months earlier.
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8
"Bagpipe Buddy"
Richard Webber
Julie Jones
2 December 2009 (2009-12-02)
The sheep discover a set of bagpipes on the rubbish dump, which they immediately misidentify as a sick emu. They set about trying to nurse it back to health before releasing it back into the wild.[7]
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9
"Supersize Timmy" (Timmy Gets Supersized)
Seamus Malone
Dan Berlinka & Andy Williams
3 December 2009 (2009-12-03)
Timmy accidentally eats a tomato grown with fertilizer, and becomes a gigantic monster. Shaun must keep the giant child out of sight while trying to figure out how to return him back into a baby.[7]
50
10
"Lock Out"
Seamus Malone
Dave Ingham
4 December 2009 (2009-12-04)
While preparing for bed, the Farmer accidentally locks himself out of the house and is now stuck outside in his pyjamas. He decides to spend the night in the barn instead, but his incessant snoring drives the flock mad. Shaun concocts a plan to return him to his bed without waking him up.[7]
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11
"Cheetah Cheater"
Lee Wilton
Richard Vincent
7 December 2009 (2009-12-07)
A wildlife film inspires Pidsley the cat to play a prank on the flock by disguising himself as a cheetah. Shaun is convinced there is a huge beast on the loose and concocts a plan to catch it.[8]
52
12
"Ewe've Been Framed"
Richard Webber
Patrick Makin
8 December 2009 (2009-12-08)
Shaun accidentally breaks the farmer's glasses; he and Bitzer have their work cut out trying to prevent their shortsighted master from having mishaps around the farm.[8] In the end, the sheep give him new glasses to help him see things more clearly.
53
13
"Bitzer's New Hat"
Seamus Malone
Christopher Sadler
9 December 2009 (2009-12-09)
After the Farmer's Niece visits, she presents him with a gift. It turns out to be an ugly hat, and he orders Bitzer to wear it. Bitzer wants his old hat, but the Farmer refuses. The flock rallies round to try to cheer him up with a selection of dashing alternative headgear.[8]
54
14
"Hide and Squeak"
Seamus Malone
Kieron Self & Giles New
10 December 2009 (2009-12-10)
The Farmer is terrorised when a cute mouse appears in the farmhouse and Pidsley the cat is ordered to dispose of the rodent. When the mouse takes refuge in one of the sheep's fleece, the flock persuades Shaun to protect their new friend from the pitiless cat.[8]
55
15
"Frantic Romantic"
Seamus Malone
James Henry
11 December 2009 (2009-12-11)
The Farmer tries to impress his girlfriend by cooking a romantic dinner. There are two problems, however: the Farmer can't cook and Bitzer is a useless maitre d'. Shaun and the flock decide to do the cooking themselves to set things right.[8]
56
16
"Everything Must Go"
Richard Webber
Richard Goleszowski & Rob Dudley
14 December 2009 (2009-12-14)
Everything must go when the Farmer sets up a stall by the side of the road and leaves Bitzer in charge. The lazy sheepdog soon tires of his role and gives Shaun the job. He proves to be a much better salesman than Bitzer and the flock is only too happy to get stuck in, selling nearly every one of the farmer's worldly possessions.[9]
The Farmer throws a fancy-dress house party for his birthday. When Bitzer accidentally destroys all of the invitations, however, Shaun saves the day again. Disguised in their own ingenious costumes, the sheep stand in as the guests and have a good old knees-up.[9]
58
18
"Cat Got Your Brain?"
Seamus Malone
Dan Berlinka & Andy Williams
16 December 2009 (2009-12-16)
Two bungling alien scientists transport Pidsley the cat and Shaun aboard their flying saucer. Unfortunately, a foolish error causes the aliens to swap the animals' brains around. Shaun and Pidsley are dumped back to Earth, not realising they are in the wrong bodies – leading to much confusion around the farm before the aliens return to correct their mistake.[9] In the end, nearly everyone's brains have been swapped.
59
19
"Two's Company"
Richard Webber
Lee Pressman
17 December 2009 (2009-12-17)
Shaun is smitten when a bedraggled new sheep called Lola lands among the flock. After a wash in the sheep dip, the newcomer turns out to be quite attractive and Shaun immediately falls head over hooves for her. While Bitzer goes on a journey to find her rightful owner, the flock are kept amused by Shaun's romantic antics.[9]
60
20
"In The Doghouse"
Lee Wilton
Kay Stonham
18 December 2009 (2009-12-18)
Bitzer's kennel is accidentally destroyed by the Farmer's tractor crashing into it, and the canny canine hopes the Farmer will replace it with a new deluxe model. When he sees his master's clumsy attempt to build a new kennel, Bitzer is so distraught that he packs his bags and leaves home. Shaun, however, hopes to tempt Bitzer to return with the kennel of his dreams.[9]
61
21
"The Boat"
Richard Webber
Richard Goleszowski & Rob Dudley
17 May 2010 (2010-05-17)
The Farmer gets Bitzer to help him renovate an old boat, but as soon as his back is turned, the sheep and pigs turn the refurbishment into a swashbuckling of pirates.[10]
62
22
"What's Up, Dog?"
Lee Wilton
Lee Pressman
18 May 2010 (2010-05-18)
A wayward balloonist lands in the sheep's field. Shaun and his friends are intrigued by the hot air balloon and inadvertently take to the skies. Down on the ground, an ever more desperate Bitzer runs himself ragged attempting to bring the wayward sheep back down to earth safely.[11]
63
23
"Cock-a-Doodle Shaun"
Seamus Malone
Sarah Ball
19 May 2010 (2010-05-19)
The rooster is missing and there's no one to wake up the farm. When Shaun discovers the rooster has been snatched by the greedy fox, he sets off with Bitzer on a daring rescue mission.[11]
64
24
"Bitzer's Basic Training"
Richard Webber
Dan Berlinka & Andy Williams
20 May 2010 (2010-05-20)
Bitzer thinks the Farmer is planning to replace him, so Shaun helps to knock his friend into shape. While things initially go as expected, Bitzer quickly goes completely over the top with his training regime and starts running the farm with military precision, driving everyone crazy.[11]
65
25
"Chip Off The Old Block"
Lee Wilton
Ian Carney
21 May 2010 (2010-05-21)
The Farmer has taken up sculpting, but unintentionally drops a huge slab of stone on top of Timmy's teddy, making him distraught. Shaun and the flock must struggle and strain to lift the heavy block and retrieve the precious toy.[11]
66
26
"Pig Trouble"
Lee Wilton
Lee Pressman
24 May 2010 (2010-05-24)
When Bitzer injures his foot and can't work, the Farmer chooses the pigs to take over his role. The power-crazy pigs take the opportunity to turn the farm into a porky paradise and make the sheep their slaves. Bitzer tries in vain to warn his master what is going on behind his back, but when he fails, Shaun decides to step in and restore the status quo.[11]
67
27
"Bitzer From The Black Lagoon"
Seamus Malone
Glenn Dakin
25 May 2010 (2010-05-25)
While trying to retrieve his ball Shaun accidentally kicked out, Bitzer falls into a muddy pond. A muddy creature emerges, wearing Bitzer's hat, and when Shaun hears this thing squelching across the flock's field, he's convinced that they are being attacked by a swamp monster. Shortly after they find the real suspect and decide that the monster is Bitzer and try to clean him up, the sheep realize they are cleaning up a real swamp monster, who's revealed to be a breaded man when the real Bitzer shows up.[11]
68
28
"Zebra Ducks Of The Serengeti"
Lee Wilton
Richard Goleszowski & Rob Dudley
26 May 2010 (2010-05-26)
After getting covered in soot, two hapless ducks are mistaken for a pair of rare African Zebra Ducks. Seeing a way to make money, the Farmer transforms Shaun's field into an exotic duck enclosure, which he gleefully opens to the public. Shaun doesn't appreciate losing his field and sets about exposing the fraud, while Bitzer tries to stop the truth from coming out.[11]
69
29
"Whistleblower"
Richard Webber
Mark Daydy
27 May 2010 (2010-05-27)
Bitzer loses his precious whistle and tests out a trumpet as a replacement. Before long, the power of the trumpet goes to his head and his fanfares and jazz styled playing drive Mower Mouth and the flock around the bend. Eventually, Shaun gets tired of it and goes on a search to find the whistle.[11]
70
30
"The Big Chase"
Seamus Malone
Craig Ferguson & Patrick Gallagher
28 May 2010 (2010-05-28)
When Timmy drives off on the farmer's brand new quad bike, Shaun, Bitzer and the flock have to give chase by any means available. Very soon, half of the animals on the farm have joined in the chase. The sheep must stop Timmy and return the quad bike before the Farmer finds out.[11]
71
31
"The Magpie"
Richard Webber
Giles New & Keiron Self
6 December 2010 (2010-12-06)
A magpie's nest fills up with stolen items from around the farm. When the magpie steals Timmy’s teddy bear, it’s up to Shaun to outwit the thieving bird.
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32
"Operation Pidsley"
Richard Webber
Dave Ingham
7 December 2010 (2010-12-07)
The sheep throw a party in the house, but Pidsley captures their antics on film, forcing Shaun and Bitzer to work together to prevent him from showing the pictures to the Farmer.
73
33
"Pig Swill Fly"
Richard Webber
Jimmy Hibbert
8 December 2010 (2010-12-08)
An inspector visits the farm and Bitzer tries to prevent a tragedy when a fight breaks out between the pigs and the sheep.
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34
"Shirley Whirley"
Lee Wilton
Sarah Ball
9 December 2010 (2010-12-09)
Shirley has wheels and an eventual remote control installed so that Shaun can move her around easily, but the Farmer's television remote interferes with the signal.
75
35
"The Foxy Laddie"
Seamus Malone
Christopher Sadler
10 December 2010 (2010-12-10)
The fox, disguised as a ram, tries to eat Timmy and infiltrate the flock. But he first must alternate between fending off both the suspicious Shaun and the lovestruck Shirley, who must save Timmy.
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36
"Shaun Goes Potty"
Seamus Malone
Nathan Cockerill
13 December 2010 (2010-12-13)
Bitzer and the flock have a game on the Farmer's new pool table, but they accidentally damage it. Shaun and the flock try to fix it while Bitzer tries to distract the Farmer.
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37
"An Ill Wind"
Seamus Malone
Chris Parker
14 December 2010 (2010-12-14)
The farmer receives a huge power-electricity bill, and decides to build a wind turbine to power the house. However, as soon as his back is turned, Shaun and the flock transform the new contraption into a fairground ride.
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38
"Fireside Favourite"
Lee Wilton
Ian Carney
15 December 2010 (2010-12-15)
Pidsley the cat is upset when his favourite spot is taken by Bitzer, who gets tucked up in the house when he gets a cold. Shaun must keep him where he is and stop Pidsley from throwing him out.
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39
"Snowed In"
Richard Webber & Lee Wilton
Gareth Owen
16 December 2010 (2010-12-16)
Everyone awakens to find the farm covered in snow, but while the sheep have a massive snowball fight, the Farmer is trapped inside the farmhouse.
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40
"We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas"
Lee Wilton
Charles Hodges
17 December 2010 (2010-12-17)
After receiving Christmas gifts, the sheep learn that the Farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone, so the animals decorate the farmhouse to give him a magical time.
Series 3 (2012)
Bitzer has now returned to using his Series 1 model, and Pidsley was removed starting this season. The farmer's glasses are now square shaped and the bull has returned. Also, the theme song is rerecorded by Mark Thomas and Vic Reeves. All episodes premiered in Germany on the KiKa channel between 30 November and 9 December 2012. In the UK, it ran between 25 February 2013 and 21 March 2013 on the CBBC channel.
A traffic jam occurs on the road, and Shaun and the flock can't get past. Bitzer decides to let them walk through a lorry, but then has to save them when they don't come out on the other side.
The Farmer returns from the fair triumphant - he’s won a coconut! He soon discovers getting into the coconut isn’t as easy as it seems. Shaun and Bitzer take on the challenge and try every trick in the book but it proves a tough nut to crack.
Torrential rain threatens to ruin the annual Sheep Dog trials, but The Farmer begs the judges for an opportunity to show off his talented Flock. Things go smoothly until Timmy tries to learn to whistle … Will this stop The Farmer winning another cup to add to his prize collection?
The Farmer expects the windows of his farmhouse to be spotless, so Bitzer calls on the services of The Flock to help him clean them. He quickly discovers that they don’t always work very well as a team when chaos breaks out. Will Bitzer be able to clear up the mess before The Farmer returns?
Someone has been spraying graffiti around the farm and Bitzer is not amused as he’s left to clear it up! When he discovers the culprits he decides to teach them a lesson – however they have a few surprises to pull out of the bag.
Note: This episode didn't air on CBBC or any other channel in the UK, due to its use of graffiti. However, it was included as a bonus episode on the UK DVD release of Spring Cleaning, which came out on 7 April 2014.
A loud crow in the barn prevents Shaun and the flock from sleeping, so they try to find a solution to get the crow out of the barn so they can be able to sleep with no noise.
Shaun finds a duck-call whistle, which amuses everyone except the ducks around the farm. But when an altercation with an angry mother duck causes him to swallow it accidentally, things get complicated.
The Flock and The Pigs are in the middle of a high-spirited game of rounders. Tensions are high as Shaun steps up to the plate – will he score the winning run? Will the Pigs’ foul-play prevent victory? Or will The Farmer discover what they’re up to?
Bitzer discovers Shaun watching old home movies in the barn. He joins him to share some fond memories of life on the farm. However, they don’t like everything they see! Things get heated as the pair try to outdo each other by showing embarrassing clips from each other’s past. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship?
Bitzer has a map and a nose for hidden treasure – especially when it’s a bone! This time he has unearthed more than he can chew. Shaun and The Flock get stuck in to help discover what he has found. It’s beyond everyone’s wildest dreams!
Shaun decides he wants to have a go at skateboarding and sets about building a skatepark from scrap he finds in the dump. Before too long he gets carried away and suddenly discovers it’s a bit riskier than he first thought. Bitzer to the rescue!
The Farmer is playing the piano and torturing everyone with his musical inability! When The Flock discover that Bitzer on the other hand is a virtuoso they decide it’s time for a party. They devise a plan to ‘borrow’ the piano when The Farmer goes to bed – however things don’t quite go to plan.
Shaun realises he is accidentally cut out of the Farmer's family photo when the Farmer tries to take the picture, so he and Bitzer try to work on the perfect snapshot to complete the photo.
It is a scorching hot day on the farm and the flock need to cool off, but can't go into the sheep dip. Bitzer finds an inflatable swimming pool, and then must help keep the Farmer cool, leading the flock to investigate the swimming pool.
The Farmer has a thrilling new hobby - riding a hang glider that he receives. However, when Shaun and the flock decide to give it a go, they learn that it is not as easy as it looks.
Bitzer's antics with a red napkin at a picnic attract the attention of the bull, which chases him, Shaun and Timmy into the barn. To entertain Shaun and Bitzer, Timmy decides to put on a show with his drawings.
Series 4 (2013)
The first 20 episodes of the fourth series, consisting of 30 episodes in total, began airing on 3 February 2014 on CBBC and internationally on 4 February 2013.[41]
Another ten episodes began airing on the Australian television channel ABC3[42] starting from 17 September 2014. These episodes began on CBBC on 8 December 2014.[43]
It is Timmy's birthday and Shaun and his friends throw him a party. But as Timmy is opening some presents, an important football game on the Farmer's TV distracts them from minding him. He gets kidnapped by the greedy pigs, who then open all of his presents and steal them for themselves, and when the game ends and Timmy’s mother enters the barn and realises he’s gone and the floor is a mess with wrapping paper, it’s up to Shaun and the flock to rescue Timmy and retrieve his presents before night falls.
Note: This is the second episode to include Timmy's birthday, the first was in "Timmy's Birthday" which is a Timmy Time episode.
The Farmer is very excited by his new purchase – a 3-D TV. However, when Bitzer accidentally puts a hole in the wall while setting it up, Shaun and the others have to imitate the tele to keep the Farmer from finding out what has really happened.
Shaun, Bitzer and the flock decide to give the Farmer a wash. However, when the flock start messing around with the shampoo and create bubbles on the floor, it’s up to Bitzer and Shaun to clean up the mess.
Bitzer is left in charge of decorating a room and calls on the flock for help. However, the flock soon enter another sticky situation when they play with the glue and wallpaper.
The Farmer's niece has come to visit, bringing her precious pet rabbit with her. When it goes missing under Bitzer's watch, Shaun leads everyone on a search for it.
The Farmer wins the lottery and asks Bitzer to guard his ticket. However, when Bitzer loses the ticket and it ends up in the bull's pen, he and Shaun must get it back.
The Flock has some fun with a water leak, but when two workers stop the water flow to work on it, the flock decides to steal some of their equipment and have fun with it instead.
Shaun comes across a discarded jigsaw puzzle, which he and the others proceed to work on. However, there is a missing piece, and it just happens to be on the farmer's trousers.
There's a new dog on the block, but he turns out to have a wild side and plays pranks on Shaun and Bitzer. To get back at him, they attempt to prank him in return.
The Farmer is off on holiday, but his replacement is only interested in eating and sleeping. After locking the animals in the barn, they set up a plan to scare him, which works.
The Farmer becomes annoyed when a crow begins to create mayhem across the farm. Bitzer disguises himself as a scarecrow, but needs help from Shaun to make the problem disappear.
Bitzer is called upon by the Farmer to help him get fit, which isn't quite what he had in mind. He tries to cheat on the regimen, but the wily Shaun decides to teach him to see the error of his ways.
The sly fox tries to take advantage of the animals on the farm being distracted whilst cheering on Shaun, who is playing against Bitzer in a ping pong match.
Shaun and the Flock decide to entertain one another with their best party tricks. Their fun is spoiled, however, when the Farmer decides that he wants to join in too.
After completing all of his tasks, Bitzer is shocked to find the state of the barn and decides to help by tidying up. He has a lot of difficulty trying to rehang a perpetually tilting picture, until the flock comes up with its own solution.
When the prospect of the Farmer's new golf course ruining their dump begins to become a reality, Shaun and the Flock have to resort to canny ways to save their prized resources.
Calm in the barn is disturbed when a pair of ducks set up a nest on the roof of Bitzer's kennel. The ducks don't take kindly to efforts to encourage them to move on.
Shaun has had enough of being a grazer and decides to raid the Farmer's apple tree. Meanwhile, fellow sheep Nuts wants to help, but his tendecy to sneeze frequently ruin Shaun's plans.
Series 5 (2016)
A fifth series began airing on CBBC on 5 September 2016. The season first aired in the Netherlands from 1 December 2015 to 1 January 2016 and in Australia in January 2016.[72] Mark Thomas and Vic Reeves once again rerecorded the theme tune, as it sounds slightly different.
When the Farmer gets stuck in the loo, Bitzer has to get vital supplies to him as a matter of urgency. His initial efforts end in failure and he drafts in Shaun and the gang to help out.[73]
The Farmer is stressed out and has had enough of the farm and its inhabitants. He storms off for a break, suitcase in hand, only to reappear almost immediately, the same, but somehow different. The farm is transformed into a hippy commune where work and chores are abolished and the animals are encouraged to express themselves. Bitzer, however, mad at the whole situation, concocts a plan with Shaun to bring the farm back to its regular state before the real Farmer returns.
Shaun persuades Bitzer to take part in his game of cricket but Bitzer is more worried about the condition of the pitch than the game. The resident moles, unhappy at the game taking place above their head get involved in an argument with Bitzer, which soon escalates to a full-scale war.
The flock doesn't recognize Shaun when he loses one of his most distinctive features. His old pal Bitzer helps him track down the lost hairdo, but not before Shaun becomes very attached to one of the chickens.
Bitzer is left with a mountain of work when the farmer is rendered incapable. Enter the farmhand who is more interested in his mobile phone than getting the task done. Shaun and Flock ensure that their friend Bitzer gets his own ‘down time’.
When one of the pigs attempts to make friends with Timmy, his cohorts evict him as punishment for un-pig-like behaviour. The sheep take him into the barn, and attempt to transform him into the epitome of porcine sophistication, but do they really know who they have invited into their home?
Every time the postman pays the Farmer a visit, Bitzer’s canine instincts get the better of him, resulting in shredded mail and an irate farmer. Shaun decides to help by taking on the role of Bitzer’s therapist…with unexpected consequences.
Bitzer thinks the future has arrived when he takes delivery of his new high tech farmyard control module but when the gadget malfunctions, Bitzer is left wishing for his old whistle.
War begins when the pigs muscle in on Shaun’s private club, steal all the pizza, and kidnap Timmy. Shaun, Bitzer and the flock mount a mission to rescue him and make peace with the pigs, which works.
Some hedgehogs get help from Timmy to find somewhere to rest for the night. His efforts, however, lead his weary friends into a series a scrapes rather than giving them a good night’s sleep.
The farm is paid an unexpected visit from an escapee from the nearby prison who takes refuge in the barn. After a short while with Shaun and the gang, though, he thinks that prison doesn’t seem such a bad option.
Never meet your Heroes. The Farmer’s Rock n’Roll idol is stranded at the farm when his limousine breaks down. Soon revealed as a spoilt pretender, Shaun decides to show him a lesson from the ‘School of Rock’.
After spending the night putting together the bed instead of sleeping in it…the farmer has a lie in and Bitzer is in charge of making sure his master’s rest is uninterrupted. Keeping the farm quiet proves to be a full time job for Bitzer.
Bitzer treats the farmer to a restaurant style dining experience, offering a delicious pie as the main course. But when the pie goes missing, Bitzer makes the mistake of accepting Shaun and the flock’s offer of help in the kitchen… until Timmy tells him that he and Shirley hid the pie in the freezer so it wouldn’t be tampered with.
Bitzer's over-officious management style becomes too much for the sheep who decide it’s time for him to chill out. Bitzer’s tasks for the day take on a new purpose, for everyone to have some fun!
The Farmer receives a mystery gift from his antipodean cousin. Unimpressed with the present, he attempts to throw it away only for it to keep reappearing. He becomes convinced it has magical powers. However, Shaun discovers that the mystery gift is just a boomerang, so he and the flock have fun with it.
Bitzer is an all too willing invalid when he has to wear the cone of shame and is happy to let the flock wait on him. That is, until Shaun rumbles his malingering and plots the pooch’s comeuppance.
Timmy sees a particularly grumpy farmer giving one of the flock a hard time, a really hard time. So he gives him an idea of what it is like being a sheep. But when the time comes to have the old farmer back, things aren’t so simple.
Series 6 (2020)
A sixth series began airing in 2020 on Netflix under the subtitle Adventures from Mossy Bottom. The series reduced appearances of The Bull, extending The Goat's appearance instead. New characters appeared in the series, such as Stash the Squirrel and Farmer Ben, which also affected the new intro – now with three various variants. This was the only time throughout the series for all 20 episodes to be aired on the same day, 16 March 2020. CBBC, BBC iPlayer and BBC Two aired the episodes starting in September 2022.
Ep. #
#
Title
Air Date
151
1
"Baa-gherita"
2 March 2020 (Netflix); 5 September 2022 (CBBC)
When the Farmer forgets to feed the sheep, Shaun and the flock take the opportunity to treat themselves to some home-baked pizza. When word gets out that the best pizza is to be had from the 'Mossy Bottom Takeaway', Shaun and the flock have to take production to the next level.
152
2
"Get your Goat"
3 March 2020 (Netflix); 16 September 2022 (CBBC)
The Farmer's maize is ready to harvest but Shaun has let Mower Mouth in the field who, after working his way through the field of crops, has fallen asleep. Can Shaun rescue the gluttonous goat before they're all harvested along with the maize?!
153
3
"Super Sheep"
4 March 2020 (Netflix); 8 September 2022 (CBBC)
The pigs’ bullying is annoying all the animals on the farm when from nowhere, a hero appears. Dressed in a costume last seen on the washing line and wielding a borrowed leaf blower, "Super Sheep" restores peace to the farm... until the pigs discover his true identity.
154
4
"Space Bitzer"
5 March 2020 (Netflix); 15 September 2022 (CBBC)
Bitzer is using a drone to do all the work around the farm while he relaxes in his deckchair, but when Shaun takes control, the drone's payload is Bitzer, deckchair and all. Travelling ever higher, the drone runs out of power. Can Bitzer make a successful re-entry?
155
5
"#farmstar"
6 March 2020 (Netflix); 13 September 2022 (CBBC)
Ben and his dog Lexie from the neighbouring farm are an online sensation. Not to be outdone, the Farmer decides to post his own videos online but gets "zero likes" until Shaun and the flock step in to help out.
156
6
"CSI Mossy"
9 March 2020 (Netflix); 6 September 2022 (CBBC)
Bitzer’s annoying whistle is infuriating the residents of Mossy Farm, but when it vanishes, "Detective Shaun" suspects theft. He resolves to track down the culprit, encountering false leads and red herrings as he goes.
157
7
"Squirrelled Away"
10 March 2020 (Netflix); 14 September 2022 (CBBC)
Stash the squirrel is preternaturally quick on the move, wreaking havoc when she takes the nuts that birdwatching Bitzer has left to attract rare birds to the farm; moving so quickly the nuts seem to disappear into thin air. Shaun and Bitzer work together to track down the culprit.
158
8
"Room with a Ewe"
11 March 2020 (Netflix); 23 September 2022 (CBBC)
The Farmer has evicted Shaun and the flock from the barn so that it can be rented out. However, when the first guests arrive, they are more interested in getting online than the "Mossy Bottom experience". Can Shaun and the flock take back their home from the digital nomads?
159
9
"Go Bitzer Go!"
12 March 2020 (Netflix); 19 September 2022 (CBBC)
Bitzer has been well and truly defeated by Ben's dog Lexie in the box-cart Grand Prix. Seeing his friend's humiliation, Shaun resolves to help out so that next time, things are different.
160
10
"Prize Porker"
13 March 2020 (Netflix); 20 September 2022 (CBBC)
Ben is winning all the prizes at the country fair, so when one of the pigs returns from the country fair with a trophy, Shaun suspects foul play. The pig's new celebrity status, with accompanying A-list behaviour fool the other animals – but Shaun is determined to discover the truth.
161
11
"Teddy Heist"
16 March 2020 (Netflix); 12 September 2022 (CBBC)
The Farmer discovers there is big money to be made from old toys. When he finds Timmy's teddy bear, he locks it away in a high-tech security vault, convinced it's worth a fortune. Will Shaun and the flock be able to retrieve the teddy from "Fortress Mossy Bottom" and return it to a distraught Timmy?
162
12
"Costume Drama"
17 March 2020 (Netflix); 28 September 2022 (CBBC)
A film-based crew have chosen Mossy Bottom Farm as a location for a historical drama. When Mowermouth eats the film, Shaun and the gang have to step in to make sure the movie makes it to the silver screen.
163
13
"Express Delivery"
18 March 2020 (Netflix); 26 September 2022 (CBBC)
The farmer's eyesight is getting worse, which is bad news for Bitzer who has to manage the farm – but good news for Shaun and the gang, who are free to get up to all kinds of mischief under the Farmer's nose. Bitzer decides it's time for the Farmer to get a new pair of spectacles and goes online to order a pair but Shaun, realising this could mean an end to his fun and games, resolves to stop Rita delivering the spectacles... by all means necessary!
164
14
"Pond Life"
19 March 2020 (Netflix); 21 September 2022 (CBBC)
On a scorching hot day, all the flock want to do is take a dip in the pond. But before the gang can get to swim, they need to see off a pair of fly tippers who have been filling the pond with rubbish.
165
15
"Hot to Trotter"
20 March 2020 (Netflix); 22 September 2022 (CBBC)
The animals on Mossy Bottom Farm are holding their annual dance competition. As ever, the pigs are up to no good and attempt to cheat their way to victory. Can Bitzer and Shaun overcome their creative differences and make sure that dancing justice prevails?
166
16
"Box Fresh"
23 March 2020 (Netflix); 7 September 2022 (CBBC)
The Farmer takes delivery of this year's fashion essential, a pair of designer sneakers. Keeping them clean while performing a farmer's daily tasks proves to be a challenge. Luckily, Bitzer is around to help him keep them spotless.
167
17
"Tour de Mossy Bottom"
24 March 2020 (Netflix); 9 September 2022 (CBBC)
The Farmer is out of shape, so Bitzer decides to encourage him to get fit using an improvised exercise bike from the scrap heap. The bike breaks free from its fixings and is soon travelling cross country along with its oblivious rider and Shaun, Bitzer and the gang in pursuit.
168
18
"Sheep Sheep Goose"
25 March 2020 (Netflix); 27 September 2022 (CBBC)
Goz, a newly hatched gosling, misses the last flight home from Mossy Bottom – but is soon welcomed into the gang by Shaun and the flock. Goz enjoys life on the farm, although his sense of humour isn't shared by all of its occupants. Eventually though he feels the pull of family and decides it's time to go home. How can Shaun help reunite Goz with his mum and dad?
169
19
"Pumpkin Peril"
26 March 2020 (Netflix); 30 September 2022 (CBBC)
It's the night before Halloween and Bitzer is charged with guarding the Farmer's 3 prize pumpkins. Despite his, Shaun and the flock's best efforts, the pumpkins mysteriously disappear one after another, leaving nothing but a trail of ghostly slime. Is there a pumpkin-gobbling monster afoot on this spookiest of nights?
170
20
"Farm Park"
27 March 2020 (Netflix); 29 September 2022 (CBBC)
Realizing that the occupants of Mossy Bottom Farm are more of an attraction than the produce from his own shop, the Farmer opens a petting zoo; but when he loses control of the over-enthusiastic customers, it’s up to Shaun to restore order.
When the Farmer goes to market to pick up some pigs, mischievous Shaun tags along and gets the Farmer to return home with a trio of exotic llamas instead. At first, the flock welcome their new residents, but soon, the new llamas get a bit too comfortable in their new home, and the Flock grow suspicious of their intentions.
2
"The Flight Before Christmas"
3 December 2021 (2021-12-03), 24 December 2021 (2021-12-24) (BBC One)
It's Christmas Eve on the farm, and the sheep are getting ready for the celebration. But after Bitzer brings too small stockings, Shaun and Timmy hatch a plan to steal the Farmer's socks. Meanwhile, the Farmer has prepared some extremely fizzy drinks to sell and, dressed like Santa, takes Bitzer to the city square. Timmy, believing that he is the real Santa, follows him right into his truck. Now Shaun and the flock must start an operation to bring Timmy back, but matters soon get complicated when Timmy ends up becoming a present to Farmer Ben’s energetic and rebellious little girl Ella.
Shaun travels to the Big City in search of the Farmer. However, he finds it difficult to return home safely along with his flock, and must avoid a villain named Trumper.
When an alien possessing strange powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun quickly makes a new friend. Together, they must run from a dangerous organisation who wants to capture the intergalactic visitor.
Other broadcasts
Shaun the Sheep 3D (2012)
The following is a list of 1-minute stereoscopic 3D shorts created by Aardman for the Nintendo 3DS' Nintendo Video service.[94] These shorts used a slightly smaller team of artists than the main series.[95] Beginning on 15 January 2016, the shorts were released every Friday on the official Shaun the Sheep YouTube channel as "Mossy Bottom Shorts". These versions lack the 3D effect found on the Nintendo 3DS but have high-definition resolution.[96]
The flock has a game of football in the barn until the ball ends up getting stuck between the ceiling's wooden beams. This episode was originally titled "Penalty!" when released on the Nintendo Video service but was re-titled "Five a Side" when it was released as part of the Mossy Bottom Shorts on YouTube.
The flock partakes in an art class. This episode was originally titled "The Art Class" when released on the Nintendo Video service but was re-titled "Duck Drawing" when it was released as part of the Mossy Bottom Shorts on YouTube. The episode originally contained a brief joke showing Shaun drawing Daffy Duck, but it was replaced with a version on YouTube showing him drawing a penguin, likely Feathers McGraw from The Wrong Trousers.
The sheep attempt to keep the Farmer from discovering their secret hideout. This episode was originally titled "Members Only" when released on the Nintendo Video service but was re-titled "Bale Maze" when it was released as part of the Mossy Bottom Shorts on YouTube.[102]
The flock tries to change a lightbulb to be able to read Timmy a bedtime story. This episode was originally titled "Story Time" when released on the Nintendo Video service but was re-titled "Lights Out" when it was released as part of the Mossy Bottom Shorts on YouTube.
Shaun comes up against a mean bull and gets his revenge. This episode was originally titled "Kite" when released on the Nintendo Video service but was re-titled "Fly a Kite" when it was released as part of the Mossy Bottom Shorts on YouTube.
Shaun navigates the farm Super Mario Bros. style. This episode was originally titled "Shaun Goes Old School" when released on the Nintendo Video service but was re-titled "Video Arcade" when it was released as part of the Mossy Bottom Shorts on YouTube. The episode originally contained music from Super Mario Bros. but this was replaced with original music for the release on YouTube.
Shirley keeps Bitzer, Shaun and the other sheep from moving a bale of hay to the barn. This episode was originally titled "Shaun's Bale Out" when released on the Nintendo Video service but was re-titled "Hay Bale" when it was released as part of the Mossy Bottom Shorts on YouTube.
The flock plays a game of basketball, with Timmy determined not to miss out. This episode was originally titled "Sheep Shoot Hoops" when released on the Nintendo Video service but was re-titled "Basketball" when it was released as part of the Mossy Bottom Shorts on YouTube.[109]
The flock decides to play a trick on a noisy driver. This episode was originally titled "Beware! Sheep Crossing" when released on the Nintendo Video service but was re-titled "Stand Off" when it was released as part of the Mossy Bottom Shorts on YouTube.
A funky beat makes its way across the farm. This episode was originally titled "Lamb Salsa" when released on the Nintendo Video service but was re-titled "Stomp" when it was released as part of the Mossy Bottom Shorts on YouTube.
Shaun The Sheep Championsheeps (2012)
The following is a list of 1-minute sports-themed shorts that aired on CBBC in July 2012. They were made to coincide with the London 2012 Olympics celebrations. it aired on BBC Kids in October 2013.[113]
Slow and steady wins the race as Shaun and his fellow competitors are exhausted by two false starts, but Shirley's inertia leaves her with the energy to finish first.
When the Farmer discovers that most of his wellies are missing, he summons Bitzer - just as Shirley launches her victory shot, landing one of the missing wellies on Bitzer's head.