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Jane and the Dragon: episode guide

Tests And Jests

Episode 1
New Zealand: May 12, 2007
Written by Ross Hastings

Jane has her knight in training 'rescue the damsel' test. It is a difficult challenge that she must meet in order to carry on her apprenticeship as a knight. But the challenge becomes more so when Jane makes a pact with the King to protect her fiend, Pepper. Jane must now complete the test successfully to stop the Prince raiding the kitchens and making Pepper's life impossible. But if she fails she has put her knighthood on the line — and must work in the kitchens herself. This is what the Prince wants, and what he wants, he is determined to get.

Tooth Fairy

Episode 2
Written by Steve Sullivan

Dragon has a toothache and decides to have the tooth pulled only after hearing Jane's tooth fairy story.

Jester Justice

Episode 3
New Zealand: May 26, 2007
Written by Steve Sullivan

Jane's encouragement to Jester to do his impression of Ivon leads to Ivon challenging Jester to a face-saving duel. Jane is mortified, Jester is terrified and Jane's efforts to save her friend from public doom seem, well, doomed. But Jester has discovered that he can choose weapons and he chooses wit. If only Jane could have had more faith in her friend's ability to stand up for himself.

A Dragon's Tail

Episode 4
Written by Simon Racioppa & Richard Elliott

Dragon is feeling sick, very sick, with curly tail—a pig disease. It is curable but the antidote is a difficult quest away. Jane volunteers for the job and Theodore assigns Gunther to go with her. Meanwhile, Dragon is proving to be a very difficult patient.

Shall We Dance?

Episode 5
Written by Ann MacNaughton

Gunther insists that Jane isn't good enough to become a real knight and Jane is determined to prove him wrong. Jane is so determined that she misses the annual Ball and sets about trying to capture a flower thief.

The Offer

Episode 6
Written by Simon Racioppa & Richard Elliott

Jane rushes to defend her friend Dragon, whose clumsiness is causing many problems around the castle. Jane concocts a story and lets her friends know that she and Dragon have received an offer to move to a castle where they love dragons.

Dragon Rules

Episode 7
Written by Ross Hastings

On their day off, Jane and her friends have the chance to play bandyball. Dragon joins in the game but is a disaster. Jane manages to get the others to involve Dragon as referee but playing a physical and noisy game like bandyball without disturbing the King is a difficult task.

All Fools Day

Episode 8
Written by Ross Hastings

Jester's favorite day of the year — All Fools Day — is here but Dragon threatens to ruin the fun with his terribly unfunny pranks. Jane is determined to pull a prank on Dragon but he proves to be a very difficult target.

Dragon Diva

Episode 9
Written by Steve Sullivan

Jester is the King's best hope for winning the inter-kingdom competition of song. However, Jane's overenthusiastic coaching results in Jester losing his voice. Hope is rekindled when Jane overhears a talented voice but unfortunately she cannot find the singer.

Adventures In Royal Babysitting

Episode 10
Written by Steve Sullivan

When the King and Queen are gone for the day on royal business, Jane is entrusted with protecting the royal heirs. Unfortunately, babysitting the bratty Prince and playful Princess wreaks havoc on Jane's plan to study for one of Sir Theodore's knighthood tests.

Three's a Crowd

Episode 11
Written by Hugh Duffy

When Gunther pulls a practical joke on Jane, Dragon discovers he and Gunther share a similar sense of humour.

A Pig Of A Problem

Episode 12
Written by Ross Hastings

When Smithy's pig bites the Prince, the King decides that Pig must be tethered. Smithy is devastated, Pig is his pet and friend. When the King sells Pig to the merchant, Smithy's problems multiply.

A Thing Of Beauty

Episode 13
Written by Carolyn Hay

The King commissions a beautiful portrait of the Queen and Jane is entrusted to guard it before the grand unveiling gala. When Jane leaves her post to check in on Dragon, the Queen's portrait is left unattended.

Rune

Episode 14
Written by Michael Stokes

With the three-hundredth anniversary of the castle approaching, Jane and Gunther are given an important chore to prepare for the Royal Jubilee. Whichever squire polishes more of the castle's myriad of shields will win the honor of carrying the banner in the parade.

Foul Weather Friends

Episode 15
Written by Steve Sullivan

While out on patrol, Dragon's spontaneous loop-de-loop causes Jane to slip off and free-fall through the air. Dragon manages to save her in the nick of time, but is shaken by the experience. He vows that no harm will come to her and becomes something of an overprotective paraent.

Dragonphobia

Episode 16
Written by Jeffrey Alan Schechter

When Jane eats some berries and passes out ill, she reawakens with amnesia. Jane now knows only one thing for certain; she is terrified of Dragon.

Pride And Pollen

Episode 17
Written by Michael Stokes

The scheming Merchant concocts a plan to get rid of Dragon once and for all.

Knight Light

Episode 18
Written by Hugh Duffy

When Jane finds herself trapped in the privy at night, with no candle and a squeaky bat, she develops a sudden fear of the dark. To make matters worse, Sir Ivan and Sir Theodore have built a hedge maze outside the castle which Jane and Gunther must negotiate as part of their training.

Fathers

Episode 19
Written by Michael Stokes

An adventure in a newly discovered underground chamber of Dragon's cave allows Jane and Dragon to learn a little more about each of their fathers.

Strawberry Fool

Episode 20
Written by Terri Baynton

When the Princess comes down with a cold, the King puts Jane in charge of cheering her up. Unfortunately, one by one, Jane's elaborate plans go awry.

Go West Young Gardener

Episode 21
Written by Ross Hastings

When Jane finds out that the King is bored with Pepper's cooking and that Rake has never travelled far beyond the castle, she figures that she can solve two problems with one Dragon flight.

Mismatched

Episode 22
Written by Carolyn Hay

When Jane and Gunther get out of hand, Sir Theodore decides to settle their differences in the sparring arena. But when Pepper mistakes the two competitors tussling for hugging, she inadvertently starts a rumour that Jane and Gunther are sweethearts.

Dragon Egg

Episode 23
Written by Ann MacNaughton

The Merchant's new consignment of supplies contains an incredible object — a dragon's egg. He plans to sell the rare item to the highest bidder but Dragon has other ideas.

King's Knight

Episode 24
Written by Ross Hastings

It is a proud day for Jane. The squires and knights must make their annual pledge of allegiance to the King. The day gets more exciting when Jane and Jester find a map of the catacombs and set off on a mission to find what they hope is treasure. Instead the discover a lost chamber that causes Jane to question her loyalty to the king.

The Last Of The Dragonslayers

Episode 25
Written by Steve Sullivan

When Sir Theodore assigns Jane the menial task of cleaning his sword, Gunther gloats over getting the easier task of Sentry duty. Dragon accuses Theodore of playing favorites, but Jane defends her mentor... until she discovers a broken sword in Sir Theodore's quarters that lead he to believe his past holds a dark secret.

For Crying Out Loud

Episode 26
Story by Terri Baynton
Written by Carolyn Hay

Jane tries to master her battle cry — to call out above the din of battle. Meanwhile, the Royal boar hunt is on and the squires are invited to join. Dragon cannot believe Jane will not stand up for the defenceless boar.