Stories by Character
Spiro

Spiro is a Junkyard favorite. A connoisseur and collector of canned meats and fishes, he is never without something tasty to eat. With his hysterical sense of humor and his loyal heart, he is often the life of any party.

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

Frogs and Toad

Frogs and Toad

In the Junkyard, there is a rule that "All Belong". This rule is tested when a group of frogs and a straight-talking toad appear.
20 min
4+

Cat and Skunk Tricks

Cat and Skunk Tricks

Ben joins in a traditional day of "tricks" - but he doesn't realize that the biggest trick is about to be played on him
16 min
5+

Big and Small Alike

Big and Small Alike

The mice are not allowed to visit the Far Side of the Junkyard. Is that fair?
17 min
5+

A Taste of the Wild

A Taste of the Wild

Spiro decides to try something wild skunks do: taste a junebug grub.
22 min
5+

Angus the Camel

Angus the Camel

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

Now That's a Camp!

Now That's a Camp!

Ben plans to create a summer camp for the mice, with the help of his talented friends.
18 min
5+

Kind Favors

Kind Favors

Ben needs help with his home. From there, a delightful series of kind favors spread across the Junkyard.
19 min
5+

Between Friends

Between Friends

Both Zippy & Spiro have bad starts to the cold day. The Junkyard friends help to make it better.
19 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+

First Snow

First Snow

Ben wakes up to see snow and he doesn't like it. The day turns around when he follows some mice headed for surprising winter fun.
22 min
5+

The Winter Robins

The Winter Robins

Ben Thompson is surprised to find himself surrounded by a flock of robins. A flock of robins? In winter? Yes! And they are hungry!
23 min
5+

Halloween Magic

Halloween Magic

Lil Mamma and Spiro have a bit of an ongoing competition during the Halloween season - whose costume is the best?
30 min
4+

The Old Tree and the New Friend

The Old Tree and the New Friend

Lil Mamma and Sally must leave their home in the tree, but they make a new friend.
23 min
5+

Mud Boat Races

Mud Boat Races

It's been raining for days, and now the paths are muddy streams. What to do?
20 min
5+

Mudball

Mudball

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

Because We Take Care of Each Other

Because We Take Care of Each Other

Winnie is nervous for her first vet visit, and so Ben and Spiro secretly come along.
24 min
5+

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+

Introduction Part Three: Mr. Flinch

Introduction Part Three: Mr. Flinch

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

The Pie Festival

The Pie Festival

It's the Pie Festival! What kind of pie should Ben make? And will the mystery judge like it?
24 min
5+

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+

Rocket Ship

Rocket Ship

Sally the chipmunk finds something that truly amazing in the Junkyard: a giant rocket ship!
21 min
5+

The No-Worry Paw Wash

The No-Worry Paw Wash

The Junkyard has a bad case of the ippy-kacky-woos. The Rowland raccoon family knows just how to wash hands, and they learn a few games that help them to stay healthy and keep the Junkyard safe for all.
20 min
4+

Real Magician

Real Magician

When the mice mistake Spiro's quick eating for a magic trick, the mice all wish to be magicians, too. Will Spiro tell the truth or let the magic go on?
29 min
4+

The Lucky Statue

The Lucky Statue

The mice stumble upon a little golden statue that seems to be magic!
22 min
5+

Funny How Things Work Out

Funny How Things Work Out

Spiro and Zippy's ductwork home is suddenly taken away. How will things work out?
16 min
5+

A Quiet Festival

A Quiet Festival

Not many of the Junkyard friends can attend this year's Harvest Festival, so it looks like it will be quiet. Or will it?
16 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 Guardian of the Junkyard

The Guardian of the Junkyard

Ben discovers that two if his friends are knights! And once a year, they engage in an epic battle...
23 min
5+

In Need of a Bath

In Need of a Bath

It hasn't rained in weeks, and the Junkyard Pond is almost empty! How will the friends bathe?
20 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+

Spiro's Secret

Spiro's Secret

Where is Spiro? Why has he been late or absent to Junkyard meetings?
21 min
5+

Let's Get to Work

Let's Get to Work

It is hot in the Junkyard. Ben, Spiro and Sally claim they can make rain!
22 min
5+

A Porcupine's Home

A Porcupine's Home

Zippy's mother doesn't think the Junkyard is a proper home for a porcupine. Should he move back to the forest?
19 min
5+

Smells Like You

Smells Like You

Does everyone think Spiro is stinky? An experiment with perfume surprises everyone.
18 min
5+

The Turtle Shell

The Turtle Shell

While repairing a hole in the pond, the animals uncover a pair of turtle shells — and accidentally wake the turtles inside!
24 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+

I'm Sorry

I'm Sorry

Ben loses a special statue that was important to his Junkyard animals, and tries to replace it.
22 min
5+

Puppy School

Puppy School

Who can teach feisty Winnie, Sergeant's puppy assistant? Sally the chipmunk can.
20 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+

New Friends

New Friends

The animals have a day of rest and tell stories about where they came from.
15 min
4+

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+

Spring Break

Spring Break

It’s time for the yearly Spring Festival, but it's cold. How will the Junkyard animals meet the challenge?
15 min
4+

What We Have and What We Need

What We Have and What We Need

In preparation for the Mudball tournament, the junkyard friends run into a problem - no mud!
21 min
4+

Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

Mr. Flinch inspires Spiro and Ben Thompson to discover the true meaning of the Twelfth Night of Christmas.
21 min
5+

December Nine: Harriet is Here!

December Nine: Harriet is Here!

As the Junkyard animals worry for the safety of the young mice, Harriet the hawk arrives with the news that they are safe, but Zippy still decides to zip to the rescue as well.
14 min
4+

Zippy and the All Clear Common

Zippy and the All Clear Common

Zippy the porcupine brings Ben Thompson to "All Clear Day" — a day when the workers stay home and the animals get to enjoy the grounds all by themselves!
24 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+

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