Mother Goose Stories_
Original: Jim Henson's Mother Goose Stories
Jim Henson's Mother Goose Stories was a children's television show hosted by Mother Goose, who tells her three goslings the stories behind well-known nursery rhymes.
Created By
Jim Henson
Network
CITV
Episodes
39
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
3 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Mother Goose Stories has 3 seasons with 39 episodes spanning 1990-1992.
Year context
Mother Goose Stories first aired 36 years ago in 1990.
CAST (4)
SEASONS (3 seasons, 39 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Little Miss Muffet
Miss Muffet was rich. She had maids to do this, she had maids to do that, and a nurse called Nurse Holloweg. But when they…
02
A Song of Sixpence
It's the day of the King's coronation and everyone's going to town. Young Gilligren sets off with sixpence to make himself rich. But he spends…
03
Boy Blue
Boy Blue is asleep while he should be at work. When the Squire comes round, he's angry for the sheep are in the meadow and…
04
Little Bo Peep
Little Bo Peep thinks she knows about sheep. She has only to take them to graze. But her sheep give her trouble, they're off on…
05
Old King Cole
Old King Cole was a merry old soul before he wore a crown. Then a touch of luck made him King and happiness ruled the…
06
Hey Diddle Diddle
Little Bobby tries to write a song that tells a story, but he's stuck on the first line: "Hey Diddle Diddle." Then his cat inspires…
07
Humpty Dumpty
A prince needs a riddle to baffle the King so he can marry his beloved princess. But he can't think of one until an egg…
08
Hickory Dickory Dock
It's one hour after midnight and the three mice are still awake. Their mother has left them to go looking for food. The temptation is…
09
Jack Horner
Jack is working in the forest when he hears some urgent cries. It's a traveler who has fallen in a bog. Is it too late…
10
The Prince and the Beggars
The King lets Prince Lilimond rule for a day, but the Chamberlain fears the worst. For the Prince vows to share all the kingdom's gold…
11
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Two bags full is a lot of wool for any sheep to grow. But Baa Baa has a special reason to grow at least one…
12
Mary, Mary
Mary Mary Quite Contrary tries to grow some flowers, but it isn't quite as simple as she thinks. For the flowers that she grows prefer…
13
Tommy Tucker
A slice of bread and butter is a feast to Tommy Tucker for he hasn't any money to buy food. But he has to sing…
SEASON 2
01
Eenie Meenie
Eenie, Meenie, Minie and Khan the tiger are all in Mr. Mo's circus. When Khan runs away, he's soon caught and invited to come back…
02
Dicky Birds
Two little dicky birds sitting on the palace wall would like to become royal dicky birds. Will the Princess have them? (The episode retells the…
03
The Crooked Man
Wrigley Squiggley is unhappy being the only straight person in the crooked land until he discovers that he can do something that makes him very…
04
Mother Hubbard
When Mother Hubbard goes to fetch her poor dog a bone, the cupboard is bare! Can Sherlock Hubbard track down the thief or the bone?…
05
Eensy Weensy Spider
When Eensy Weensy Spider is washed down the water spout, he's washed right down the drain and into the long-lost cavern where two explorers are…
06
Hector Protector
Evelyn the wicked witch is turning all the people in the kingdom into animals and only the man in green, Hector Protector, can save the…
07
Mary's Little Lamb
The school rule says, "no pets!" But Woolworth the lamb has his own ideas! (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "Mary Had a Little…
08
Duke of York
The Grand Old Duke marches to the top of the hill only to find his castle has been taken over. But his faithful servant Youngblood…
09
Pat-a-Cake
Monsieur Le Pat-A-Cake is the finest baker in town. When he is asked to bake a cake for the King's birthday, disaster strikes and he…
10
Jack Be Nimble
Who will win the pot of gold by jumping over the Great Candle of the Glimmers? Many try, but can Jack B. Nimble succeed where…
11
Willie Winkie
Children must be in bed by eight o'clock and so must Wee Willie Winkie. But why is he late one night and can his mother…
12
Man in the Moon
No moon in the sky? Why? Gilbert Filbert and Rufus the dog make an amazing discovery and take a night trip to Norwich. (The story…
13
Jack & Jill
Jack and Jill go up the hill to fetch a pail of water. But when they tumble down there's a very large fire-breathing surprise at…
SEASON 3
01
Queen of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts baked some tarts, all on a summer's day because the King of Clubs is coming, but a knave steals them away!…
02
Hickety Pickety
Hickety Pickety is a hen who lays nine eggs and sometimes ten. But when the truth is revealed, the other hens get a boost. (The…
03
Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat
The queen is in her chamber. All she wants to eat is cheese supplied each day by Ellen's dairy. Why won't the queen come out?…
04
Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater
Peter's passion for his pumpkin patch poses problems for his wife until their son provides the answer: they can grow themselves a house! (The episode…
05
Banbury Cross
Nicholas wants a real pony more than anything. Will he win the contest and the pony? (The episode was originally titled "Ride a Cock Horse…
06
It's Raining, It's Pouring
The King is always working and he never has time to play, until one night he goes to bed and bumps his head. (The episode…
07
The Giant
The land is filled with dread for there's a giant on the loose who grinds up bones to make his bread. Can he be made…
08
Tommy Tittlemouse
Tommy's pastime is going fishing in a ditch. But the ditch is owned by Mr. Mean who tries to stop the fishermouse. (The episode retells…
09
Little Nut Tree
Tom has a little nut tree but nothing will it bear until it grows a silver nutmeg and a golden pear. He doesn't want to…
10
Little Girl with a Curl
Lost, alone in the big dark forest, Jenny must show the wolves how bad she can be. (The episode retells the nursery rhyme of "There…
11
Twinkle Twinkle
When a shooting star comes down to Earth, Stella gets her wish, but it doesn't turn out as she expected. (The episode retells the nursery…
12
Margery Daw
Jackie the scarecrow is employed to scare the crows. But, instead, they come to the farm to hear him sing. (This episode retells the nursery…
13
Rub a Dub Dub
A butcher, a baker and a candlestick maker set sail to find adventure. But when a storm blows up, they are saved by a rotten…
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
39
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Jim Henson
NETWORKS (2)
CITV
Disney Channel
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Mother Goose Stories about?
Jim Henson's Mother Goose Stories was a children's television show hosted by Mother Goose, who tells her three goslings the stories behind well-known nursery rhymes.
Where can I watch Mother Goose Stories?
Mother Goose Stories is available on Prime Video. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Mother Goose Stories have?
Mother Goose Stories has 3 seasons with 39 episodes total.
Who created Mother Goose Stories?
Mother Goose Stories was created by Jim Henson.
Who stars in Mother Goose Stories?
The cast of Mother Goose Stories includes Angie Passmore, Mike Quinn, Mak Wilson, Karen Prell.
Is Mother Goose Stories still running?
Mother Goose Stories has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Kids
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Family
