Stories by Character
Sergeant

Sergeant is the much-loved watchdog at the Junkyard. A loyal friend and faithful guardian to all, he takes his work very seriously. But he's never too serious for a laugh for a little adventure with his friends.

You can find Sergeant in all of the Junkyard Tales stories.

The Junkyard Clean Up

The Junkyard Clean Up

It's a full Junkyard Clean-Up! By day's end, it's not looking good. How will they get it clean in time?
27 min
4+

Flower Petals

Flower Petals

The animals are preparing for the flower parade and the Warden discovers their decorations! What will they do?
24 min
5+

Buster: A Story about Bullying

Buster: A Story about Bullying

When Zippy is being bullied, Sergeant knows how to discover the true source of the teasing and transform it with understanding and kindness.
25 min
5+

Melody the Crow

Melody the Crow

What beautiful singing from a nearby pine tree! Sergeant discovers it's a talented crow.
24 min
5+

Angus the Camel

Angus the Camel

The Junkyard welcomes a new visitor. A camel!
24 min
5+

Harriet Hawk and the Big News

Harriet Hawk and the Big News

Harriet has some news: she's found the house where Ben was born!
20 min
5+

Curiosity and the Cat

Curiosity and the Cat

Ben is convinced that Sergeant is leaving the Junkyard and concocts a far-fetched plan to keep his friend from going.
19 min
5+

Introduction Part One: The Cat's New Home

Introduction Part One: The Cat's New Home

A cat named Benjamin Thompson accidentally discovers his new home - a most unusual place.
20 min
4+

The Cool House

The Cool House

It's hot in the Junkyard, and the animals want to help old Mr. Flinch stay cool. Will they find a way?
22 min
5+

Little Moone's New Home

Little Moone's New Home

Little Moone's mouse family is moving from the junkyard he's always called home to a new home in the city. Moone goes through many emotions before finally accepting this big change.
23 min
3+

Even Moles Need a Hand

Even Moles Need a Hand

Merryweather Mole is in a fix. She is very stubborn, but finally admits that even moles sometimes need help.
20 min
5+

Traditions

Traditions

Sergeant, the steadfast watchdog, helps Ben realize what is truly important about holiday traditions.
20 min
5+

Slow, Steady, and Invisible

Slow, Steady, and Invisible

Snapping turtles Terrance and Thaddeus emerge from the mud next to the Junkyard pond, and an adventure ensues.
17 min
5+

A Time for Play

A Time for Play

The Junkyard friends enjoy playing in the hail from a recent storm — can they get Sergeant to join the fun?
24 min
5+

Midwinter Thaw

Midwinter Thaw

It's winter, but Ben can see and smell SPRING. And the Junkyard animals are feeling springy! Can Ben and Sergeant keep them in check?
22 min
5+

Mudball

Mudball

Sergeant discovers the muddy fun to be had in the Junkyard during Spring.
29 min
5+

Newberry

Newberry

Newberry the mouse is overwhelmed by the plans for his birthday...
23 min
4+

Part Three: Halloween Surprise

Part Three: Halloween Surprise

Right before the cats arrive, the animals scramble to adjust to some last-minute changes. There are Halloween surprises in store!
28 min
4+

Part Two: The Three Little Kittens and the Big Bad Skunk

Part Two: The Three Little Kittens and the Big Bad Skunk

Mr. Flinch comes up with a story to perform at the festival, and the whole Junkyard is a-bustle with Halloween preparations!
19 min
4+

Part One: Cat-Loweeen

Part One: Cat-Loweeen

Ben Thompson invites a friend, and his friend's friends, to the Junkyard Halloween festival and all the animals decide to celebrate them.
23 min
4+

Sparkle Car #6: Expeditions and Discoveries

Sparkle Car #6: Expeditions and Discoveries

Includes: an original Junkyard Tales story, plus a nature tale and a folktale from Yugoslavia.
61 min
3+

Introduction Part Four: The House of Chairs

Introduction Part Four: The House of Chairs

Ben Thompson is determined to help Mr. Flinch to help by discovering just the right spot for his new home.
23 min
4+

Introduction Part Three: Mr. Flinch

Introduction Part Three: Mr. Flinch

Ben Thompson learns that things can change quickly in the Junkyard.
22 min
4+

December One: Sergeant Calls a Meeting

December One: Sergeant Calls a Meeting

The Junkyard animals are distressed over news that the Warden might have to leave the Junkyard and take Sergeant and Winnie with them, but then a familiar mouse arrives with some help.
17 min
4+

Everyone is Afraid of Something

Everyone is Afraid of Something

Sergeant the watchdog doesn't want his friends to know he's afraid of lightning, but then learns that all the junkyard animals have fears of their own.
21 min
4+

Part Three: Practice and Play

Part Three: Practice and Play

Sergeant and Ben put Georgia Bean's lessons into practice.
19 min
5+

Part Two: Buckner and the Spicy Mice

Part Two: Buckner and the Spicy Mice

Georgia Bean tells Sergeant, Ben and Mr. Flinch a story about a rambunctious young mouse.
31 min
5+

Part One: Puppies and Problems

Part One: Puppies and Problems

Georgia Bean helps Sergeant get through to Winnie about breaking rules...
22 min
5+

Afraid of the Dark

Afraid of the Dark

Winnie, the puppy assistant, is afraid of the dark. Who can help her enjoy the night?
16 min
5+

On Leave

On Leave

When Sergeant injures his foot, Ben finds out what it is like to be the watchdog — with all its responsibility and reward!
23 min
5+

The Forgetful Turkey

The Forgetful Turkey

Sergeant and Ben Thompson hear a strange sound one morning. There's a lost turkey in the Junkyard!
23 min
5+

Time with the Grandkits'

Time with the Grandkits'

Lil Mamma needs help with her seven grandkits. Her Junkyard friends become a community of care.
25 min
5+

The Train

The Train

One morning the junkyard begins to shake, and all the animals are alarmed — is it an earthquake? A hurricane? A dragon? What could it be?
19 min
5+

Quiet Time

Quiet Time

Sergeant needs some "quiet time" without his puppy friend. But then she takes her own "quiet time," and there's a Junkyard-wide search.
18 min
5+

Have a Heart

Have a Heart

The Warden plans to use a trap in the Junkyard. Spiro, the fun loving skunk, doesn't get the message in time.
24 min
5+

Moving Mouse

Moving Mouse

The excavator is coming and the mice must move! Can Sergeant and Ben help them feel safe?
26 min
5+

The Squirrel Circus is Here!

The Squirrel Circus is Here!

Steadfast Sergeant's sense of order is challenged by a squirrely bunch of frisky acrobats!
27 min
5+

Ben's Big Surprise

Ben's Big Surprise

Ben and Sergeant go into town to find where Ben was born. When they arrive, they meet something totally unexpected!
24 min
5+

The Excavator

The Excavator

The mice's mulch pile home is scheduled for removal. How will the friends coax out three scared, hiding mice?
19 min
5+

Home

Home

Ben longs to have some quality time with his town friends, and learns what " home" truly means.
17 min
5+

False Alarm

False Alarm

Little mouse Newberry mistakes a discarded stuffed animal for a fierce badger!
20 min
5+

The Band

The Band

Hearing the Warden's radio inspires Ben Thompson to start a Junkyard Jam!
23 min
5+

Mr. Blinch

Mr. Blinch

Mr. Flinch makes his birthday wish - he wants to visit his brother Mr. Blinch who lives under a dumpster in town. How will he get there?
25 min
5+

Mitzie Niegel

Mitzie Niegel

Something important is lost, and Sergeant suggests they enlist the help of the ever-mysterious mouse — Mitzie Niegel.
21 min
5+

The Gift

The Gift

A pair of curious mice find a perfectly wrapped present sitting in an old boot. Who is it for? Where did it come from?
23 min
5+

The Back Up Plan

The Back Up Plan

Spiro's desire to win clouds his judgment as a coach. Only when he lets go of his plan does he remember what he loves about mudball.
42 min
4+

The Other Teams

The Other Teams

Spiro and Dizzy see two of the other teams play, and realize their initial game plan might not work.
18 min
4+

The Star Formation

The Star Formation

The Junkyard animals nominate Spiro to be the mudball team captain. Is he up for the job?
34 min
4+

Part Three: A Pleasant Surprise

Part Three: A Pleasant Surprise

Spiro comes to the rescue with a plan that will bring Winnie back to the Junkyard!
10 min
4+

Sergeant's Rounds

Sergeant's Rounds

Ben understands why Sergeant's rules are so important when he follows him on his rounds one day.
22 min
5+

Into the Snow

Into the Snow

Little Winnie doesn't like the snow. How will her friends convince her to step out in it?
19 min
5+

December Twenty Five: Merry Christmas Warden!

December Twenty Five: Merry Christmas Warden!

The Junkyard animals are tempted to show themselves to the Warden to wish him a Merry Christmas, but they must keep hidden. Can a little Christmas magic provide a solution?
19 min
4+

December Twenty Three: Mike Steps In

December Twenty Three: Mike Steps In

The Junkyard animals are finally ready for the Warden to discover their hard work, but when things don't go as planned, will everything work out?
15 min
4+

December Twenty One: Melody Crow Sings a Sad Song

December Twenty One: Melody Crow Sings a Sad Song

One cold morning the Junkyard animals realize all the coins, cards, and gifts they collected are missing. Melody the crow's song helps them with their feelings.
13 min
4+

December Seventeen: The Circus Must Stay

December Seventeen: The Circus Must Stay

The second big storm comes to the Junkyard and brings with it some unexpected guests: The Squirrel Circus! But will they bring too much attention to the Junkyard?
13 min
4+

December Fourteen: Cat's Night Out

December Fourteen: Cat's Night Out

The neighborhood cats are thrilled to help Ben find some Christmas presents for the Warden’s children, but fun for cats is different from fun for children.
17 min
4+

The Junkyard Feast: A Story of Thanksgiving

The Junkyard Feast: A Story of Thanksgiving

Every year Sergeant misses the junkyard animals thanksgiving feast because he spends it with the warden's family. But this year, the animals do something special to show him their appreciation.
25 min
4+

Part One: The Puppy

Part One: The Puppy

We are introduced to a stray puppy and the animals fall instantly in love with her. Spiro, however, is not impressed.
32 min
4+

Part Two: What To Do?

Part Two: What To Do?

The puppy gets a name, and the Warden plans to take her to the animal shelter!
28 min
4+

Sparkle Car #2: Coming Home

Sparkle Car #2: Coming Home

Includes: an original Junkyard Tales story, plus tales from Norway, India and Germany.
64 min
3+

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