Peep and the Big Wide World (2004)
"Hatching new scientists every day!"
Synopsis
Peep is a newly hatched chicken who goes on daily adventures with his friends Chirp the robin and Quack the duck. The pals live a large urban park they call "the big wide world" and is the setting for all their lessons. Peep learns specific science concepts on his travels, while the series also incorporates real kids playing and experimenting in their own big wide worlds.
Creator
Kate Taylor, Jessica Hanlon
Network
Discovery Kids, TLC, PBS Kids, TVOntario
Episodes
A Duck's Tale
After meeting a skunk for the very first time, Quack discovers a surprising flaw in duck design.
Quack's Tracks
On the first snowy day of winter, Peep loses Quack, learns about footprints, and builds a snow duck.
Spring Thing
It’s winter, it’s blah, and everything looks dead. Can Peep, Quack, and Chirp survive until spring?
Springy Thingy
Peep discovers his inner bounce when he encounters a frog, a mattress, and a jack-in-the-box.
Current Events
Peep borrows a toy boat from Nellie’s yard and sets off for mysterious, unreachable Green Island.
Quack Loses His Hat
In order to save Quack (who’s stuck inside a pickle jar—don’t ask), Peep must figure out how to float a duck.
The Windy Day
A windy day makes Chirp long to fly, but when she accidentally gets aloft, she discovers it isn't as easy as it looks.
Peep Feet
How big is a step? Turns out it means one thing to a cat, another thing to a rabbit, and something else altogether to a Peep.
Quack and the Very Big Rock
Quack is utterly flummoxed when a big rock plants itself in a very inconsiderate spot.
Shadow Play
Peep, Quack, and Chirp discover their shadows—then use them to teach Tom (that trouble-making cat!) a lesson.
Quack's Stuck Stick
Peep discovers a beaver dam and a young, toothy beaver, while Quack, alas, loses his favorite stick.
Peep's Can
Peep searches for a house he can call...home.
Night Light
Afraid that the sun has forgotten to rise, Peep and Quack are relieved when they discover a flashlight.
Sounds Like...
Peep and Chirp get lost, but use a range of familiar—and annoying!—sounds to find their way home.
The Perils of Peep and Chirp
Emboldened by the ice, Peep and Chirp try to walk across Big Bay.
Hoop Tricks
Chirp finds a beautiful bracelet and soon discovers all the amazing things it can do!
Newton's Big Adventure
Newton the turtle has a series of excellent adventures—involving a puddle, some dandelion fluff, and a very spooky cracker box.
Peep Crosses the Road
Peep discovers the answer to that ancient conundrum: “Why did the chicken cross the road?”.
Stormy Weather
Peep’s first encounter with thunder and lightning makes for a wet and tumultuous day.
Peep in Rabbitland
After falling into a rabbit hole and meeting three fuzzy bunnies, Peep decides to try life underground.
Under Duck
Quack discovers there's more to his pond than meets the eye. (Namely, fish.)
All Fall Down
Spooked by falling leaves, Squeak the mouse warns Peep that the entire sky will soon be tumbling down.
Save It for Later
Chirp can’t seem to protect her acorn collection from several ravenous squirrels and one thoughtless duck.
The Red Ballmoon
Chirp has a perilous (but thrilling!) adventure when she meets up with a big, red balloon.
Chirp Builds a Nest
Desperate to fly, Chirp wonders if building a nest will help her?
Stuck Duck
How do you unstick a duck who’s stuck in a hollow log? (Say that five times, fast!)
The Real Decoy
Quack finds a majestic duck (a decoy, actually) and refuses to admit that there’s something strange about her.
Peep's Lost Leaf
One windy day, Peep spies the “perfect” leaf and decides to chase it down.
Birds of a Feather
Peep discovers a beautiful feather, then sets out to find its rightful owner.
The Incredible Shrinking Duck
Quack builds a snow monument to himself, but is horrified to discover that snow—and fame—don’t last.
Go West Young Peep
Where does the sun go at night? Peep and Chirp decide to follow their shadows and find out.
A Delicate Balance
A DELICATE BALANCE: Chirp uses Peep and Quack as counter balance on a ramp so she can reach some yummy sunflower seeds.
The Fish Museum
Poor Fish Jr. She wants so much to wear sneakers and sit in a tree.
Peep's Night Out
Can Quack make her dreams come true? Goaded by Squeak, Peep decides to experience life after dark.
Bridge The Gap
The birds discover pineapples (they’re pinecones, actually) but must build a bridge to reach them.
Meeting Half-Way
Newton is delighted to learn of another turtle. (Well, he will be delighted if he can ever manage to meet her.)
Peep Plants A Seed
Peep discovers a patch of sunflowers and decides to grow one for himself.
The Root Problem
There’s a snake in Quack’s pond! (Fish are one thing, but a snake is completely unacceptable.)
Hide And Go Peep
Peep and Chirp invent a wonderful new game—and Quack quickly learns that it’s not easy being blue!
A Peep Of A Different Color
Quack, and Chirp discover paint and the joy of looking different.
There's No Place Like Home
Quack sets out to prove that HIS pond is the best and biggest pond in all the world.
Flipping Newton
How do you unflip a turtle? (It’s not as easy as you might think!)
Chirp's Flight Program
Chirp’s flying practice really takes off when she decides to copy what other birds do.
Mirror, Mirror In The Dump
The birds find a mirror and Quack falls in love with himself, all over again.
That's A Cat
It's Peep's first day on Earth - and the other animals gather round to teach him about cats.
Faster Than A Duck
Is a rabbit faster than a duck? A beaver? An ant? There's one way to find out!
Quack Hatches An Egg
Quack decides that a baby duck would make his pond even more perfect than it already is.
The Whatchamacallit
What on earth is a “whatchamacallit?” Peep, Quack, and Chirp are determined to find out.
The Trip To Green Island
The birds have explored every last place on Earth (or so they think)—except for Green Island. Will they ever get there?
Give Me A Call
Quack tries to track down an incredibly annoying sound.
Wandering Beaver
Beaver Boy wants to visit Quack’s pond but keeps getting lost. (Quack is just hopeless at giving directions.)
Peep's New Friend
Peep befriends a caterpillar, only to discover that some friendships are bound to change.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Peep and the Big Wide World
Status
Ended
Seasons
5
Episodes
120
Production
GBH, 9 Story Media Group, Discovery Kids
