Sagwa: The Chinese Siamese Cat
Sagwa lives in the Foolish Magistrate's Palace in the time of an ancient Chinese dynasty. The adventurous and curious young cat explores and expands her world from her comfortable family home to the village and fields beyond.
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The Four Dragons
February 1, 2002
The kittens perform a play for the alley cats that changes the alley cats' perspective.
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Precious Gift
January 31, 2002
Sheegwa finds a treasure in the garden while playing, and Tai-Tai searches the palace grounds for her jade necklace, which looks an awful lot like Sheegwa's treasure.
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On the Run
January 31, 2002
When Sagwa and Fu-Fu get lost in another village, they soon find out that while distant grass may always seem greener, it usually isn't.
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Lord of the Fleas
January 30, 2002
The foolish Magistrate and his wife take a day off on an island and bring along Sagwa, Sheegwa and Tai-Tai's lap dogs, but things do not go smoothly.
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The Cat and the Wind
January 30, 2002
Mama Miao tells the kittens a story about an ancestor who had a talent: whatever he drew came to life. He always drew nice, beautiful things - until an evil Emperor captured him.
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My Fair Kitty
January 29, 2002
One of the alley cats told his cousin he lives in the palace but when he finds out his cousin is coming for a visit he thinks he's in big trouble. Dongwa decides to help him out.
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Cha-Siu Bow Wow
January 29, 2002
The Miao kittens' newly adopted cousin is a puppy, and Dongwa has some adjusting to do.
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Cool Fu-Fu
January 28, 2002
Fu-Fu tries out for the Rebel Flyers, a cool bat flying group. Fu-Fu passes the entrance flight test but the time he spends with his new group of pals is causing problems with his best friend, Sagwa.
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The Return of the Rat
January 28, 2002
The kittens have a zodiac treasure hunt. Meanwhile a village rat has his eye on a special walnut cookie made by one of the foolish Magistrate's daughters for a midday snack.
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Ba Do and the Lantern Festival
January 25, 2002
Everyone is excited about the Lantern Festival for the New Year of the Tiger. On the final night of the festival Ba Do wanders away from her parents but finds the kindness of strangers.
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Sister Act
January 25, 2002
The Foolish Magistrate feels that he isn't as impressive, cultured and distinguished as Magistrate Chang. Mama Miao's older sister comes to visit and the two sisters show the kittens how to perform an acrobatic act.
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Tough Guy Dongwa
January 24, 2002
Dongwa tries to impress the alley cats by being tough. When he helps a sick bird, he doesn't want the alley cats to find out.
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Lost and Found
January 24, 2002
When the Foolish Magistrate finds out that the medallion he has had made as a gift for the Emperor's birthday ishas gone missing he begins to panic. Fu Fu and Sagwa have to do some quick work to get it back to the palace in time.
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Dongwa's Best Friend
January 23, 2002
Won-Tom, a new cool cat in town, takes the credit for a lion dance that Dongwa made up - and Dongwa lets him because he's trying desperately to win his friendship.
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Too Close for Combat
January 23, 2002
A typhoon has struck the village of the Foolish Magistrate's cousins, so they come to stay with the Magistrate's family at the palace, to the dismay of b oth the Palace children and the kittens.
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Up, Up and Away
January 22, 2002
Sir Richard is on his way back to the mountain by hot air balloon to retrieve some rare fossils and Sheegwa and Sagwa accidentally tag along for the ride.
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Homesick Jun
January 22, 2002
Everyone rushes around focusing on preparations for a surprise party for Jun Then the Reader of the Rules discovers a good-bye note from Jun, and Sheegwa saves the day.
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Sagwa the Stray
January 21, 2002
Sagwa runs away and loses her collar. A nice girl who lives on a boat finds her and wants to keep her, so they can sail together.
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Mutt That Would Be King
January 21, 2002
Sagwa tries to impress the alley cats by being mean and chasing a little scared dog, and the Foolish Magistrate learns that looks can be deceiving,
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Invention by Mistake
January 18, 2002
On a hot day the foolish Magistrate decides to invent something to help the palace cool off. Sagwa and Fu-Fu get the invention bug too, but they don't know what to make. Sometime great inventions come from spoiled noodles...
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Sick Day
January 18, 2002
When the palace gets some unexpected dinner guests, Sagwa and Dongwa have to take care of Sheegwa, who has a cold.
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Dongwa the Sailor
January 17, 2002
On a boat trip to Kow-Loon Dongwa learns that the adventures you live are better than the ones you make up!
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The Name Game
January 17, 2002
When the kittens learn that Dongwa means Winter Melon, Sagwa means Silly Melon Head and Sheegwa means Watermelon, they feel so embarrassed!
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Fu Fu's Full Moon Flight
January 16, 2002
Fu Fu is terrified he'll mess up his big chance to lead the flock on their monthly full moon flight because he thinks he's lost his "centrifugal bat locator."
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Shei-Hu's Secret
January 16, 2002
Sagwa has a hard time keeping a secret to herself.
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The Favourite
January 15, 2002
Dongwa and Baba Miao go fishing together. Sagwa gets jealous when she sees them having a such a good time and decides Dongwa must be their father's favourite.
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Catsitter
January 15, 2002
The kittens get a catsitter with a good luck charm, and the Foolish Magistrate's three daughters get a brand new bicycle, a new invention from England.
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...And Action
January 14, 2002
Visitors come to the palace sent by the Emperor to take some "moving pictures" of the foolish Magistrate and his family.
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All Grown Up
January 14, 2002
The kittens find a treasure map their father, Baba Miao, drew when he was Sheegwa's age.
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The Zodiac Zoo
January 11, 2002
Dongwa learns that according to the Chinese zodiac he was born in the year of the monkey, Sagwa in the year of the dog and Sheegwa in the year of the rat. Nai-Nai tells the kittens about the story of the zodiac and the order of the 12 chosen animals.
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A Catfish Tale
January 10, 2002
Yeh-Yeh introduces Sagwa to her uncle Catfish. Sagwa doesn't understand how a fish can be related to her and her family.
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Great Balls of Fire
January 10, 2002
Uncle Miao takes the Dongwa and Sagwa on an Imperial Expedition to help search for an ancient meteor.
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Wedding Day Mess
January 9, 2002
Tai-Tai niece has returned to the palace to get married. Tai-Tai has planned everything and is very proud. Baba Miao and Tai-Tai niece used to play together when they were young, but he is too shy to say hello.
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The Competition
January 9, 2002
The foolish Magistrate and his old friend, Magistrate Wong, play silly pranks on each other throughout the imperial calligraphy competition, disqualifying two innocent contestants: Magistrate Wong's talented daughter and Sagwa.
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A New Cook in the Kitchen
January 8, 2002
Cook hurts his arm just as his brother comes to visit the palace. Little Cook offers his services as a cook while his older brother recovers.
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The Jade Rabbit
January 8, 2002
Sagwa and Fu Fu learn the story of the Jade Rabbit and the moon cakes.
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Tea for Two
January 7, 2002
In his search for the perfectly flavored tea leaves, the foolish Magistrate orders the special mountain tea pickers to come to the palace and soon discovers they are tea monkeys!
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Spreading Rumours
January 7, 2002
When Dongwa breaks his promise to play with Sagwa so he can play with Hun-Hun, Sagwa gets so jealous she spreads a mean rumour about her.
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The Three Graces
November 21, 2001
The Reader of the Rules is feeling unwanted and lonely. Tai-Tai's sister's cousin finds a poem called the Three Graces written by the Reader of the Rules, and the Magistrate's daughters prepare a surprise performance.
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Sheegwa and the Blizzard
November 6, 2001
When Sagwa monopolizes Sheegwa's new spinning top and gets very bossy, Sheegwa gets upset and runs away, leaving Sagwa to search for her in the cold snow.
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The Birds, the Bees, and the Silkworms
October 11, 2001
Dongwa is sad because his new friend is moving away soon and Tai-Tai seems to be banishing every animal around the palace.
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A Collar of Time
October 10, 2001
Mama Miao and Nai-Nai give Sagwa a special collar that has been passed down to all the older daughters in the Miao family for generations. When Sagwa gets teased about her ugly old smelly collar, she buries it outside.
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The Explorers Club
October 9, 2001
When Dongwa's secret Gamesters Club excludes Sagwa and Sheegwa as members, they decide to start their own Explorers Club. They aren't letting anyone also in, even when the Gamesters Club members want to join.
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Time for Everything
October 8, 2001
Dongwa and the Foolish Magistrate's daughter don't know how to tell their parents that what they really want to do when they grow up is very different from what their parents have in mind.
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Harvest Festival
October 8, 2001
Nai-Nai organizes a cat race around the village. Dongwa tries to sabotage Sagwa's chances of winning.
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Festival of Lanterns
October 4, 2001
The foolish Magistrates decides to enter the lantern contest and makes a tiger lantern that holds a love poem for Tai-Tai.
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The New Year's Clean-Up
October 4, 2001
Tradition dictates that the house has to be completely clean before the start of the new year. After Tai-Tai finds rats in the house, the cats are ordered to run them out. Sagwa meets a crafty rat.
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Panda-Monium
October 3, 2001
The kittens find Ling-Ling, a baby Panda who is lost and misses his family. The kittens become heroes when they help Ling-Ling reunite with his mama.
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The Foolish Magistrate's New Clothes
October 2, 2001
The imperial tailors claim that they can make a magical fabric that is invisible to foolish people.
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Master of Mistakes
October 1, 2001
The Foolish Magistrate's three daughters are each trying to learn a skill but because they are not immediately successful they decide to give up. The Reader of the Rules suggests to the Magistrate that the Master of Mistakes may be able to help his daughters.
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The Foolish Magistrate's Aching Tooth
September 28, 2001
The foolish Magistrate's aching tooth is disturbing the whole household. He needs a special concoction to help him feel better, but unfortunately, the secret ingredient is the quill of the Crested Porcupine.
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Sagwa's Swan Song
September 27, 2001
On the Magistrate and Tai-Tai's anniversary, Tai-Tai is furious at the lack of spectacular gifts.
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Sagwa Rules
September 26, 2001
The kittens are playing in the house, when Mama reminds them that there are certain things they cannot do. There are rules after all! The kittens fantasize about what life would be like without rules.
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Treasure Hunters
September 25, 2001
When Sagwa, Fu-Fu and Shei-hu accompany a wacky archaeologist on a treasure hunt, they get trapped in the cave and must navigate their way out of a tight spot.
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Not-So-Purrfect Patient
September 24, 2001
When Dongwa realizes he feels betterafter a minor injury, he finds it hard to tell everyone he's better because he is enjoying all the favours ... being waited on ... and no chores!
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By the Light of the Moon
September 21, 2001
As the Moon Festival approaches the kittens prepare a special Moon Cake message for Mama.
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Comic Opera
September 20, 2001
Sagwa is to deliver Baba's opera for Mama Miao's birthday, but the route is confusing and filled with treacherous obstacles.
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Royal Cats
September 19, 2001
Uncle Miao, a scribe for the Emperor's historian, comes to visit, Dongwa claims to have no interest in Uncle Miao's line of work and rudely announces that he hates history. Then he stumbles upon an amazing shrine in a hidden cave.
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Tribal Cats
September 18, 2001
Sagwa finds out that some "weird" new cats have come to town. Rumour has it that they look strange and they eat gross food! When Sagwa meets one of these cats, they challenge each other - who's the better, faster cat?
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Acrobat Cats
September 17, 2001
Sagwa decides calligraphy is boring and that she wants to be an acrobat instead!
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Sagwa's Good Deed
September 17, 2001
When Sagwa finds out that the new alley cat in town, Feng, and his family don't have much food, she decides to do a good deed and help them out.
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Alley Night Opera
September 14, 2001
The Monkey King is in town to perform and Baba gets caught up in the excitement so much that his opera singing repeatedly interferes with Mama's leisure-time activities.
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Firefly Nights
September 13, 2001
Tired of being treated as a kitten, Dongwa convinces his father that he's all grown up. He accompanies Baba throughout the day and night, taking on all sorts of grown-up responsibilities.
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Stinky Tofu
September 11, 2001
Sagwa loves story time with her grandfather Yeh Yeh, but when the cook feeds him some 100 year-old tofu, Yeh Yeh's bad breath stinks!
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Sagwa, Fu-Fu, and the Whistling Pigeon
September 11, 2001
PingWing, a fascinating and musical pigeon arrives at the palace, and Sagwa and Fu-Fu vie for her attention.
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Cats of a Different Class
September 10, 2001
An imperial official visiting the foolish Magistrate brings his "high class" cats. Sagwa envies their fine pillows and booties and agrees to trade places.
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Cat Burglar
September 10, 2001
There's a burglar on the prowl in the village, and the kittens are insulted when he is described as "sneaky as a cat."
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Snagged by a Thread
September 10, 2001
On a visit to Tai-Tai's dowager aunt, Sagwa is teased by the aunt's cat, Gunji. Their arguing leads to a rambunctious chase through the palace, and a special pillow is ruined.
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Fur Cut
September 9, 2001
After an accident Sagwa gets a very bad haircut. Embarrassed, she makes up a story to explain her new look - a story that involves dragons and fire and Sagwa the heroine!
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Princess Sheegwa
September 7, 2001
A visiting dignitary notices a birthmark on Sheegwa that leads him to proclaim that true to a legend, Sheegwa is a princess! Sagwa becomes extremely jealous.
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Tung, the Singing Cricket
September 7, 2001
Tai-Tai can't stand the singing cricket Tung, the foolish Magistrate's pride and joy, and she gets rid of him by pretending he is dead. When the Magistrate finds out his cricket is gone, he is inconsolable
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Magistrate Loses His Post
September 6, 2001
The foolish Magistrate receives word that he has lost his job. His staff and family work together to make his last days in the palace special.
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Ciao, Miow
September 6, 2001
Marcito Polo visits the foolish Magistrate and takes a liking to the kittens. To impress his guest, the foolish Magistrate offers Marcito his choice of any of the cats. Tai-Tai and the cats are horrified!
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Fraidy Cat
September 5, 2001
When Yeh Yeh tells a scary story, Sheegwa and the kittens let their imaginations get the best of them. A windy night and a clumsy Fu-Fu cause Sheegwa to jump to conclusions about a ghost in the house.
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Cat and Mouse
September 5, 2001
Sagwa and Sheegwa enjoy playing tag with their friends the mice, until Sagwa is ridiculed by the alley cats for playing with what should be "food."
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The Tortoise and the Cat
September 4, 2001
When Sagwa hurts her paw running around in the yard, she learns how to slow down and smell the roses under the guidance of her calm friend, the tortoise.
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Luck Be a Bat
September 4, 2001
Fu-Fu wishes he could live with Sagwa at the palace. When Tai-Tai finds Fu-Fu hiding, she traps him and keeps him in a cage.
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Sagwa's Lucky Bat
September 3, 2001
Fu-Fu rescues Sagwa from getting stuck in an ash can.
