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Thomas & Friends

Original title: Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
  • TV Series
  • 1984–2021
  • TV-Y
  • 11m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
7.4K
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John Hasler, Joseph May, Keith Wickham, Ben Small, Martin T. Sherman, and Rachael Louise Miller in Thomas & Friends (1984)
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This series follows the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and all of his engine friends on the Island of Sodor.This series follows the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and all of his engine friends on the Island of Sodor.This series follows the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and all of his engine friends on the Island of Sodor.

  • Creators
    • Britt Allcroft
    • Philip D. Fehrle
    • Ross Hastings
  • Stars
    • Michael Angelis
    • Keith Wickham
    • Michael Brandon
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    7.4K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,654
    557
    • Creators
      • Britt Allcroft
      • Philip D. Fehrle
      • Ross Hastings
    • Stars
      • Michael Angelis
      • Keith Wickham
      • Michael Brandon
    • 83User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

    Episodes603

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    Clip: Thomas & Friends: Team up With Thomas
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    Clip: Thomas & Friends: Team up With Thomas
    Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine
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    Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine
    Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine
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    Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine
    Thomas Comes to Breakfast
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    Thomas Comes to Breakfast
    Thomas& Friends-Thomas's Sodor Celebration
    Trailer 0:36
    Thomas& Friends-Thomas's Sodor Celebration
    Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends - Thomas Gets Bumped
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    Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends - Thomas Gets Bumped
    Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
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    Thomas & Friends: Track Stars

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    Michael Angelis
    Michael Angelis
    • Narrator (UK)…
    • 1991–2012
    Keith Wickham
    Keith Wickham
    • Gordon (UK)…
    • 2009–2020
    Michael Brandon
    Michael Brandon
    • Narrator (US)…
    • 2002–2012
    Kerry Shale
    Kerry Shale
    • Gordon (US)…
    • 2009–2020
    Teresa Gallagher
    Teresa Gallagher
    • Annie and Clarabel (UK & US)…
    • 2010–2020
    Matt Wilkinson
    Matt Wilkinson
    • Cranky (UK)…
    • 2009–2020
    William Hope
    William Hope
    • Edward (US)…
    • 2010–2020
    Joseph May
    Joseph May
    • Thomas (US)…
    • 2015–2020
    John Hasler
    • Thomas (UK)…
    • 2015–2020
    Ben Small
    • Thomas (UK)…
    • 2009–2015
    Mark Moraghan
    Mark Moraghan
    • Narrator…
    • 2013–2018
    Martin T. Sherman
    Martin T. Sherman
    • Thomas (US)…
    • 2009–2015
    George Carlin
    George Carlin
    • Narrator (US)
    • 1984–1995
    Jules de Jongh
    Jules de Jongh
    • Emily (US)…
    • 2009–2020
    Rob Rackstraw
    • James…
    • 2015–2020
    Glenn Wrage
    Glenn Wrage
    • Cranky (US)…
    • 2009–2020
    Steven Kynman
    Steven Kynman
    • Paxton…
    • 2012–2020
    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Narrator (US version)…
    • 1998–2003
    • Creators
      • Britt Allcroft
      • Philip D. Fehrle
      • Ross Hastings
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    User reviews83

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    ultramandan286

    classic series great new and cgi series OK

    I've been a fan of Thomas all my life and i have to say that the older series is a lot better than the new one. i don't really like how hit entertainment change to cgi but after viewing it the animation was good. most of the episodes aren't that good anymore though. they use a lot of recycled plots and introduce characters we only see once. and hit didn't use characters that they had from previous seasons. i like to view before I give my opinions so ya if Your going to show your kid Thomas show the old episodes first. ill love Thomas for the rest of my life but i just hope hit does better writing in the future and they have with misty island rescue. i give the show an 8 out of 10
    GrantCAGE

    Our Ringo Does The Narrating!

    I loved this series when I was a kid and just had to write about it! It's so cute with the characters and the magical music theme and RINGO! If you watch repeats of this classic series you'll find that it hasn't lost it's magic and is perfect for children of all ages to learn about.
    action-6

    A classic series!

    Thomas the tank engine is a real classic series. The series is about a group of trains on an island. The railroads, the trains and the scenery are all very well-made, and it is worth seeing some episodes just for that. I remember watching the series when I was a kid, and I still still like to watch an episode now and then.
    7JamesIsHere5

    It was great for awhile.

    I will always have a love for Thomas the Tank Engine. This show's first few seasons are great! However, the show got worse over time, meaning a lot of the show's later episodes are not that good. If you wanna watch the show, stick to the original 7 seasons.
    9Catherine_Grace_Zeh

    Really cute, fun., and entertaining show

    Wow! This is a really cute, fun, and entertaining show. I said that because I watch this on Nickelodeon and the Noggin network with my 2½-year-old nephew from time to time. It's hard to say which show on Nickelodeon and the Noggin network is the best. If I had to pick, this would definitely be one of the cutest. Still it's really cute, fun, entertaining, and educational. Also, it's hard to say which episode is my favorite. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that the people at Nickelodeon and the Noggin network really know how to reach a toddler's developing mind. Now, in conclusion, if you have children, nieces, or nephews, I strongly recommend this really cute, fun, and entertaining. I guarantee you that they will enjoy it.

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    • Trivia
      Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Annie, Clarabel, and the Fat Controller (known in the American dubs as Sir Topham Hatt) are the only characters who appear in every season of the original series and "Big World! Big Adventures!." Bertie and Henrietta appear in every season of the original series.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Thomas: Well, bust my buffers!

    • Crazy credits
      [UK version only] During the fifth season, Michael Angelis (the narrator) is not credited in the opening titles.
    • Alternate versions
      When the first two series of "Thomas the Tank Engine" were broadcast in the UK, some of the episodes were linked with a montage of each engine being surrounded by a crowd, with a name plate in front of them.
    • Connections
      Edited into Thomas & Friends: James Learns a Lesson (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Thomas the Tank Engine Theme
      (uncredited)

      Composed by Mike O' Donnell and Junior Campbell

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 1989 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
      • United States
      • Denmark
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
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    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • French
      • Chinese
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!
    • Filming locations
      • Clearwater Features Studios - 10-14 Gwynne Road, Battersea, London, England, UK(Studio, Series 1, 1984)
    • Production companies
      • Clearwater Productions
      • HIT Entertainment
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 16:9 HD
      • 4:3

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