VeggieTales: Madame Blueberry (1998)

 

Madame Blueberry was released in July 21, 1998 on VHS and then on May 18, 2003 on DVD. Subtitled "A Lesson in Thankfulness", it follows the title character's descent into materialism and conveys the message that material possessions will never truly make us happy and instead be thankful for what you have. The episode is a loose parody of the novel Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert.

The Silly Song is His Cheeseburger.

VeggieTales: Josh and the Big Wall! (1997)

 

Josh and the Big Wall! was released in October 1997 on VHS and re-released on DVD on February 8, 2009. Subtitled "A Lesson in Obedience", the story follows the plight of Josh (played by Larry) and the Israelites and retells the Battle of Jericho. Features the French Peas parody of the French knights from Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

The Silly Song is Song of the Cebú.

VeggieTales: Larry-Boy! And the Fib from Outer Space! (1997)

 

Larry-Boy! And the Fib from Outer Space! was released in April 1997 and on May 18, 2004 on DVD. This is the first adventure featuring the Larry the Cucumber as Larry-Boy, the hero of the city of Bumblyburg, after he was introduced in Dave and the Giant Pickle. Subtitled "A Lesson in Telling the Truth", Larry-Boy must confront an alien from outer space, Fib, that grows out of control due to Junior's lies.


 

VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas (1996)

 

he Toy That Saved Christmas is the first holiday special in the VeggieTales series. It was released in October 1996 on VHS and DVD on September 15, 2002. The episode presents the Biblical story of the birth of Jesus as the true meaning of Christmas. It takes place in 'Dinkletown' where Mr. Nezzar disguises himself as Santa Claus in order to get children to believe that Christmas is about receiving more toys so that he can make a fortune selling his best toy; Buzz-Saw Louie, a doll that has a Buzz Saw built into his right arm. However, one of the "Louie" dolls doesn't like this idea and sets out to foil Nezzar's scheme.

The Silly Song is Oh Santa.

VeggieTales: Dave and the Giant Pickle (1996)

 

Dave and the Giant Pickle was released in March 1, 1996 on VHS and re-released on DVD on February 8, 2009. Subtitled "A Lesson in Self-Esteem", it gives the message that with God's help, people can accomplish any goal. The lesson is illustrated through a retelling of the biblical story of David and Goliath from the Book of Samuel. The episode's countertop segments are memorable for giving fans their first glimpse of Larry-Boy and hearing his catchphrase, "I am that Hero!".

The Silly Song is I Love My Lips.

VeggieTales: Rack, Shack, and Benny (1995)

 

Rack, Shack, and Benny was released in October 10, 1995 on VHS and re-released on DVD on February 8, 2009. Subtitled "A Lesson in Handling Peer Pressure", it teaches viewers that they should resist peer pressure and stand up for what they believe. The video retells the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego being thrown into the fiery furnace from the book of Book of Daniel. In this Biblical Story, King Nebuchadnezzar II requires that all his subjects bow down before a false idol. But three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, refuse and are thrown into a furnace. Miraculously they aren't harmed, and Nebuchadnezzar recognizes the power of their God. Rack, Shack, and Benny keeps true to the original story but places it in a chocolate factory where the owner Nebby K. Nezzar offers three of his employees (played by Larry, Bob, and Junior) a promotion if they worship his most favorite thing in his life; a statue of a chocolate Bunny.

The Silly Song is The Dance of the Cucumber.

VeggieTales: Are You My Neighbor? (1995)

 

Are You My Neighbor? is the third episode of the VeggieTales animated series. It was released on February 1, 1995 on VHS and on March 14, 2006 on DVD. Subtitled "A Lesson in Loving Your Neighbor", it features two short stories that teach viewers that they should love people even if they seem different or strange to them. The first story, entitled The Story of Flibber-o-loo, is based on the Biblical parable of the Good Samaritan and features two cities called Flibber-O-Loo and Jibberty-Lot whose citizens despise each other because of their differing headgear. The second, "The Gourds Must/Should Be Crazy", is a parody of Star Trek in which the crew need to repair their starship before it is struck by a meteor made entirely of popcorn.

The episode features songs including Busy Busy, Love Your Neighbor, I Can Be Your Friend, and the Silly Song The Hairbrush Song.