Wed, Sep 5, 2001
Tung, the Singing Cricket: Driven mad by the Magistrate's cacophonic cricket Tung, Tai-Tai tries to get rid of him. This makes the Magistrate ruthless. Tung returns and helps Tai-Tai to set things right. Sagwa's Lucky Bat: Sagwa shares her newly discovered attic with Fu-Fu and Sagwa remembers how she first met Fu-Fu after he rescued her from an ash pot and Dongwa didn't believe in Sagwa's new-found friend.
Thu, Sep 6, 2001
CAT BURGLAR There's a burglar on the prowl in the village, and the kittens are insulted that he is described as "sneaky as a cat." Determined to prove that being sly has its merits, they set out to catch the thief. SAGWA'S GOOD DEED While playing with Feng, a new alley cat in town, Sagwa finds out that he and his family don't have much food. Sagwa decides to help Feng out, but it causes her to be late for dinner, breaking a promise to her mother. By enlisting the help of her friends, Sagwa does her good deed without sacrificing responsibility.
Sun, Sep 9, 2001
Harvest Festival Race: The Harvest Festival is taking place. Dongwa tries to ruin Sagwa's efforts to prepare for the annual race. Next day Dongwa cheats to win the race, but later confesses and does a fair rematch. The Foolish Magistrate's New Clothes: Two con artist tailors get to work making invisible robes for the Magistrate. Those who do not see believe they are fools. Sagwa exposes the tailors' cheating and the Magistrate has the tailors sentenced to make his whole family new clothes.
Mon, Sep 10, 2001
Fur Cut: Sagwa gets herself messed up with wet clay. The Cook gives her a bad fur cut. She tries to fool her siblings with a made up story. This causes Fu-Fu to make a mistake, so Sagwa admits the truth before things get out of hand. Magistrate Loses His Post: The Magistrate receives a scroll from the Emperor requisitioning his title. Sagwa struggles and works with the sleeve dogs to catch a fish. It is revealed that the Magistrate received the wrong scroll and he maintains his position.
Tue, Sep 11, 2001
Tribal Cats: Some performers and their cats are coming to the village. After an adventure with Bei-Hu, Sagwa and the cats accept their differences. Meanwhile, the Magistrate persuades Tai-Tai to allow the princesses to watch the performers. Sagwa's Swan Song: Tai-Tai is bitterly disappointed with her wedding anniversary gifts but receives a special swan from the villagers. The Siamese kittens try to make their grandparents' anniversary special, too. That night, Tai-Tai comes to appreciate what she's got.
Wed, Sep 12, 2001
Cat and Mouse: The Magistrate's family spot the Miao's mouse friends and the alley cats think their games with the mice is a joke to cat-kind. After a talk with Fu-Fu, Sagwa is happy to resume playing games with the mice. Stinky Tofu: Yeh-Yeh receives a treat of 100-year-old tofu. The scent really disgusts Sagwa, but she doesn't know how to tell Yeh-Yeh without offending him. Then Sagwa goes on a mission with Yeh-Yeh to get some more old tofu.
Thu, Sep 13, 2001
The Foolish Magistrate's Aching Tooth: Sagwa and Dongwa accompany the Reader to find a crested porcupine quill to complete a remedy for the Magistrate's toothache. Sagwa thinks a porcupine is a monster, but she befriends one named Hau-Ju and gets a quill. Sheegwa and the Blizzard: On a very wet day, a generous toy peddler gives the kittens and princesses toys and warns them of a coming blizzard. Insulted by Sagwa, Sheegwa runs away. When the snow comes, Sagwa makes a frantic rescue attempt only to find she's perfectly safe. Sagwa what comes to appreciate the importance of not being so bossy.
Sun, Sep 16, 2001
By the Light of the Moon: The moon festival is approaching, but neither the Magistrate's nor Mama Miao's children are participating in a family get together activities. Once the moon cakes are prepared, both families have a happy reunion in the moonlight. Treasure Hunters: The Magistrate hires the British archaeologist Sir Richard who sets off to find a treasure of poetry scrolls. Sagwa, Shei-Hu and Fu-Fu join the adventure getting into danger, but they find the treasure and a way out.
Mon, Sep 17, 2001
Fraidy Cats: Sheegwa gets scared in the attic and downstairs overhears Yeh-Yeh telling a story about the ghost cat Gui-Miao. Sheegwa is convinced the tale is true, but the kittens see only Fu-Fu who was trying to get shelter from the wind. The Tortoise and the Cat: A tortoise tries to relax amidst Sagwa's play and excitement. He teaches Sagwa how to take the time to admire the beauty and wonders of the plants and animals in the palace garden. Sagwa then shows it all to the mice.
Tue, Sep 18, 2001
Alley Night Opera: Baba and Mama have a heated argument over five Dots and singing. After they settle their quarrel, Wu Sheng, the visiting opera monkey dancer, is lacking in helpers for his performance, so the kittens volunteer. Cats of a Different Class: The Magistrate receives a visit from his cousin. Sagwa finds that the four visiting cats are unhappy with their cushy lifestyle. By furnishing simple pleasures, Sagwa grants them the happiest moments of their lives.
Wed, Sep 19, 2001
Sagwa, Fu-Fu and the Whistling Pigeon: The Magistrate receives from the Emperor a musical pigeon named Ping-Wing. Fu-Fu and Sagwa compete for her attention. When Ping-Wing gets fed up with them, they make up and everyone does Tai-Chi together. Princess Sheegwa: When Sheegwa comes to the pagoda, visitors think she's a princess due to a star mark. Sagwa is jealous of Sheegwa's royal treatment, but then realizes she may not see Sheegwa again.
Sat, Sep 22, 2001
Sagwa Rules: Tired of their mother's stern rule dictating, the kittens play with the alley cats without any rules. They then realize that a lack of rules would only mean misery for others. After an accident, they head back to the safety of life with their mother. Ciao, Meow!: An Italian ambassador comes to the city. To the Miaos' horror, the ambassador is willing to accept one of the cats to take back to Italy. Both the kittens and Tai-Tai execute a plan to make the ambassador change his mind.
Sun, Sep 23, 2001
Explorer's Club: Dongwa takes part of the Alley Cats' club and Sagwa forms her own club. This piques the alley cats' interest. Both clubs work together during a dangerous mountain climb and form a new club. Time for Everything: Dongwa and Ba-Do spend time doing their favorite hobbies instead of their palace duties. They manage to gain Baba and Tai-Tai's appreciation after showing great talent at their hobbies.
Mon, Sep 24, 2001
Comic Opera: Sagwa goes on a difficult journey to share with Sing Bad a song for him to sing on Mama's birthday. With Fu-Fu's help, Sing Bad gets the whole song. Not-So-Purrfect Patient: Dongwa sprains his left foreleg and takes advantage of this to get all the attention. Sagwa and Fu-Fu witness that's he perfectly fine and Mama makes him do a long chore, but both Sagwa and Dongwa make up.
Tue, Sep 25, 2001
Panda-monium: The kittens are restricted from the palace rooms due to an important event, but they accidentally chase a baby panda named Ling-Ling inside. The kittens help Ling-Ling to get back to his home and family. Festival of Lanterns: Mama and Baba make a tiger lantern for the Magistrate's lantern contest entry. In a tangle with the sleeve dogs, the kittens ruin it. They manage to crudely fix it and the contest judges are impressed with it.
Wed, Sep 26, 2001
Snagged by a Thread: Sagwa, Mama Miao, Baba Miao, the Magistrate and Tai-Tai go to visit Tai-Tai's snobbish aunt. While there, the cat Gunji is mean to Sagwa, until they both ruin an elegant pillow. Master of Mistakes: When the difficulties of learning a new skill cause the Magistrate's daughters to give up, he brings in a master of many skills with a unique teaching style.
Thu, Sep 27, 2001
Collar of Time: Nai-Nai gives Sagwa an old collar which makes her a laughingstock and itches her neck. She buries it, but upon hearing it is an ancient family heirloom, Sagwa gets it back from the Sleeve Dogs who found it. The Birds, the Bees, and the Silkworms: As a great banquet is fast approaching, Tai-Tai orders all birds, silkworms and bees to be driven out, which causes her problems at the banquet. After she fixes the problem, Dongwa finally bids farewell to his moving friend Shao-Pao.