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Gullah Gullah Island

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S4 E21 · Shake, Rattle and Roll

About Gullah Gullah Island

Gullah Gullah Island is a kids and family TV series that premiered on Nickelodeon on October 24, 1994. It has 4 seasons and 72 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 4 Episode 21 "Shake, Rattle and Roll", aired on December 8, 1999.

Ron and Natalie live on an island off the coast of South Carolina with their three children, James, Vanessa and Simeon; their niece, Shaina; and a giant tadpole named Binyah Binyah Poliiwog. Together they learn about life and culture and getting along with others.

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Episodes

72 episodes · 4 seasons

Season 1

1994 · 17 episodes · Last episode: 31 years ago

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  1. E17

    17. Oops!

    Finale

    Everybody makes mistakes, and the folks on Gullah Gullah Island are no exception. After a series of mishaps Vanessa and James learn that mistakes are just a part of life, and that people don't love you any less if you mess up.

  2. E16

    16. Carnival

    When Juana brings gifts of musical instruments back from Puerto Rico, everybody decides that a dress-up Carnival is the only way to go. Imaginatins run wild as folks come up with outrageous disguises.

  3. E15

    15. Say What?!

    On a quiet day on Gullah Gullah island, Natalie likes to cover her eyes and just listen to the sounds around her--chirping birds, an airplane overhead, breaking glass.

  4. E14

    14. James' Treasure Box

    Lobster claws and old spark plugs--these are some of the weird things collector James carries around in a tattered shoebox and a trip to the beach with Ranger Mike yields even more "treasures". Ron and Natalie decide it's time James had a proper place to keep his things.

  5. E13

    13. Relaciones Familares

    The Alstons house on Gullah Gullah Island is a family kind of place, where friends and even polliwogs are invited to make themselves at home.

  6. E12

    12. The School Show

    Shaina's always been curious about what the older kids do in school all day, and finally she and her friend Sara are getting to visit a real kindergarten.

  7. E11

    11. Baby Animals

    When Natalie goes through a basket of James' and Shaina's baby clothes, thoughts on Gullah Gullah island turn to babies and little things. Marisol and Armando show off their new pet chicks and they learn about baby birds.

  8. E10

    10. Rhythm & Rhyme All the Time

    Flower, shower; Spring, swing; Cat, hat--on Gullah Gullah Island the beat goes on as rhyming fever spreads like wildfire among the Alstons and their friends.

  9. E9

    9. The Binyah Binyah Polliwog Show

    When James gets angry with Binyah Binyah Polliwog, the poor creature gets upset and runs away. Binyah Binyah's absence triggers heartfelt memories of the fun and the love he's brought into their lives.

  10. E8

    8. The Green Show

    Shaina's going to plant her first seedlings in the family garden, so Natalie takes her to visit their friend and neighbor Farmer Holmes. Farmer Holmes gives Shaina a crash course in gardening.

  11. E7

    7. Please Don't Eat the Alstons

    Biscuits, cookies, broccoli, fresh fruit and other treats are on the menu in this mouth-watering episode which includes a fun-filled trip to the Gullah Gullah Island supermarket and an appearance by a superhero made out of okra.

  12. E6

    6. Going Places

    On the move--planes, trains, automobiles, donkeys, elephants...everything but the family van, which won't start when Ron, Natalie, and James try to go on a trip.

  13. E5

    5. Yes I Can

    Kids and neighbors have witnessed Fred committing petty crimes, but Fred declares his innocence. Could there be an evil version of Fred running around?

  14. E4

    4. Gullah Gullah Island Day

    Join Ron, Natalie, and kids as they come together with their friends for an outdoor celebration of the rich heritage of Gullah Gullah Island. Song, dance, and games, not to mention some delicious down-home cooking fill the day.

  15. E3

    3. Charleston Market

    A trip off Gullah Gullah Island to the bustling Charleston Market is the occasion for visits with a woodcarver, a basketweaver, and for Natalie to sell her beautiful dolls.

  16. E2

    2. Ron's Birthday

    Ron's in for a huge surprise as Natalie and the kids prepare a secret celebration for his birthday. Shaina and her friend Sara make presents for Ron out of clay, but will James find the right gift for his Dad?

  17. E1

    1. Rain, Rain Go Away

    It's raining, it's boring...but not on Gullah Gullah Island. When the kids put their heads together they come up with exciting ways to occupy themselves indoors on a rainy day.

Season 2

1995 · 18 episodes · Last episode: 30 years ago

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  1. E18

    18. Get Out of My Hair

    Finale

    Simeon gets his first haircut, James puts on a beard and the girls have their very own hair show.

  2. E17

    17. Miss Ella Mae Breadsticks

    Shaina is embarrassed of her imaginary friend. Meanwhile, the kids learn about driftwood art.

  3. E16

    16. Armando's New Home

    The kids learn the importance of having rules.

  4. E15

    15. The Troll That Ate Gullah Gullah Island

    All the kids act to their own version of "The Three Billy Goats Gruff".

  5. E14

    14. The Talent Show

    The family holds a talent show to raise money to buy a new bike for Vanessa after her old bike broke.

  6. E13

    13. Mercy Mercy Me

    The gang learns to recycle and organizes their very own cleanup.

  7. E12

    12. Gullah Gullah Ghoul-Land

    The kids get scared while sleeping outside.

  8. E11

    11. Move Your Body

    Jessica fears dancing so the family tries to help her get over her fears so she can enjoy dancing with them.

  9. E10

    10. Things That Go Bump in the Night

    The family is awakened at night by something.

  10. E9

    9. Friendship -- Just the Perfect Blendship

    Shaina is excited about meeting a new boy named Corey, Vanessa and James go crabbing.

  11. E8

    8. Double Dutch

    Vanessa is excited to learn how to Double Dutch.

  12. E7

    7. Taking Care of Business

    Shaina goes to the dentist.

  13. E6

    6. Whose Friend Are You Anyway?

    James gets jealous of his new great best friend.

  14. E5

    5. Beat It!

    The gang learns about rhythm.

  15. E4

    4. Spring Can Really Hang You Up

    The gang celebrates the arrival of spring.

  16. E3

    3. My Favorite Things

    The family shares with each other their favorite things.

  17. E2

    2. Natalie's Sick

    The kids take care of Natalie while she is sick with a cold and Binyah Binyah picks her flowers.

  18. E1

    1. Look Who's Balking

    Jessica is very jealous of losing attention to her new baby sister, Willa.

Season 3

1996 · 16 episodes · Last episode: 29 years ago

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  1. E16

    16. Away All Boats

    Finale

    Mia and the kids help build a paper boat.

  2. E15

    15. Food, Glorious Food

    The family prepares food for a potluck dinner.

  3. E14

    14. The Gullah Gullah Games

    Pro-basketball player, Dennis Scott, teaches James to play basketball and the importance of practice.

  4. E13

    13. Binyah Binyah's Parade

    Binyah Binyah is lonely and dreams of a big parade.

  5. E12

    12. Special Places

    The kids learn about special places that people go to for a quiet time. Vanessa makes one in the garage after being annoyed by Shaina's tea party.

  6. E11

    11. What's Up with Jobs?

    The kids learn about all different types of jobs.

  7. E10

    10. Fixing a Hurt

    Ranger Mike takes Shaina to see how to help an injured animal at the vets after Shaina hurt her knee at the house earlier that day.

  8. E9

    9. Home Alone With Grandma

    The kids spend the weekend alone with Grandma while Ron and Natalie take a trip for two. Shaina is worried that Grandma won't do things right but learns that communication is the key into making things not seem so different.

  9. E8

    8. Animal See, Animal Do

    Shaina is upset when she can't have a horse.

  10. E7

    7. A Day at the Beach

    The family spends the day at the beach.

  11. E6

    6. How You Sound

    The family sings and acts in their very own band. James, Vanessa and Bryan come with a hip-hop rendition of "Pop Goes the Weasel".

  12. E5

    5. Feeling Soup

    The kids and family learn about different feelings.

  13. E4

    4. Grandmas and Grandpas

    Grandma visits the family and the kids learn about grandparents.

  14. E3

    3. The Pet Show

    Vanessa is given the task of watching the class pet rabbit over the weekend. But when the rabbit goes missing, it's up to Vanessa and James's new club, The Lost and Found Agency, to find him.

  15. E2

    2. Let the Games Begin

    James goes on a mission to see how many kinds of games he can find. Meanwhile, Vanessa and Marisol teach Binyah Binyah some games and Binyah Binyah keeps asking to play more games much to Vanessa's frustration when she can't think of anymore games.

  16. E1

    1. Chansome's Big Surprises

    Chansome has a big surprise for the family.

Season 4

1997 · 21 episodes · Last episode: 26 years ago

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  1. E21

    21. Shake, Rattle and Roll

    Finale

    Shaina receives her first pair of tap shoes and Binyah Binyah is excited to see that you can make music with your feet.

  2. E20

    20. You Wanna Salsa?

    Salsa fever hits Gullah Gullah Island! The gang learns how to dance it, play it, and even meets one of the greatest salsa musicians of all time--Tito Puente!

  3. E19

    19. Shaina's Birthday

    It's Shaina's fifth birthday and she's excited about Sudzy the clown coming over. But when Ron gets the news about Sudzy having a cold and not being able to make it, Shaina is upset and tries to cancel her party. But with help from the family, Shaina changes her mind and decided that it turned out to be the best birthday she's ever had and wishes she could have one like this every day.

  4. E18

    18. Stray Dog Blues

    Jessica's dog runs away right before the Gullah Gullah Island pet show.

  5. E17

    17. The Big Sleepover

    The children feud over who gets to sleep in the living room during each other own sleepovers.

  6. E16

    16. A Barrel of Laughs

    The gang tries to make each other laugh on "Tickle My Ticklebone Day".

  7. E15

    15. Binyah Goes to School

    Binyah Binyah goes to school with the kids.

  8. E14

    14. Simeon's Day

    Simeon has a special day with many surprises including hot dogs for breakfast and a puppet show.

  9. E13

    13. James' New Buddy

    The family is introduced to James's new friend. However, Vanessa and Jessica bicker.

  10. E12

    12. Gullah Rocks

    When Vanessa goes to try out for the G-Funk Band, Shaina feels sad and lonely. But with help from Ron and Natalie, she eventually builds her confidence and learns to be herself.

  11. E11

    11. Here Come the Hatchlings

    Vanessa stays home while the family goes with Ranger Mike to see turtles hatch.

  12. E10

    10. The Hottest Day of the Year

    On a very hot day, the air conditioning in the house breaks, and everyone try to find new ways to cool off.

  13. E9

    9. Big and Small

    The family goes on a bicycle outing, Shaina teaches Simeon many new things.

  14. E8

    8. The Mighty Cootas

    Shaina and Binyah Binyah play baseball for the Cootas and learn that being a good sport is the right thing to do when playing games, no matter if you win, lose, or even make a mistake.

  15. E7

    7. Binyah the Barbarian

    Binyah Binyah learns proper table etiquette and how to act at an anniversary party.

  16. E6

    6. Polliwog Day

    The family learns all about frogs.

  17. E5

    5. Magic Show

    James can't seem to get his magic tricks to work.

  18. E4

    4. Campout

    The family goes on a camping trip in the woods. Shaina is nervous about it because it's her first time camping but the family helps her have fun with it.

  19. E3

    3. Lightning is Frightening

    The family tries to help Vanessa overcome her fear of thunder and lightning.

  20. E2

    2. A Gullah Gullah Christmas

    Shaina dreams that she is in the north pole.

  21. E1

    1. Family Day

    James is upset when Saturday doesn't go as he planned but learns that it's best to just relax and be flexible.

Cast & crew

Created by Maria Magdalena Perez, Kathleen Minton Catapano and Kit Laybourne

Gullah Gullah Island FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Gullah Gullah Island?

Gullah Gullah Island has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 8, 1999.

When did the latest episode of Gullah Gullah Island come out?

The most recent episode of Gullah Gullah Island, Season 4 Episode 21 "Shake, Rattle and Roll", aired on December 8, 1999.

How many seasons of Gullah Gullah Island are there?

Gullah Gullah Island has 4 seasons with 72 episodes in total.

When did Gullah Gullah Island first air?

Gullah Gullah Island first aired on Nickelodeon on October 24, 1994.

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