Christian Nutrition: VeggieTales Episode Ranking

Introduction

• Reviewing every single episode of VeggieTales chronologically.
• Includes: 46 regular episodes, 2 movies, 1 bonus episode ("Wonderful World of Auto-Tainment"), an online series, and possibly the animated LarryBoy series.
• Rankings based on opinions from the host and his wife.
• Avoiding spoilers; will discuss episodes generally.
• Silly songs are factored into rankings but not specifically mentioned as they have a separate video.

Ranking from Worst to Best

Unwatchable Episodes

1. The Wonderful World of Auto-Tainment

   • Not a real VeggieTales episode, rejected segments, confusing shorts.

2. VeggieTales on Netflix

   • Replaces original stories with everyday life, aimed at younger kids.

3. The Little House That Stood

   • Political agenda, not entertaining.

4. Noah's Ark

   • Poor execution, uninteresting characters, uses successor show's style.

5. Beauty and the Beet

   • Focuses on Kellie Pickler, dull story.

6. Twas the Night Before Easter

   • Ripoff of "The Star of Christmas", shiny moments from Larry and Mr. Lunt.

Lackluster Episodes

7. The Penniless Princess

   • Girl protagonist with no flaws, so-so overall.

8. It's a Meaningful Life

   • Loose adaptation of "It's a Wonderful Life", bland story.

9. Sweetpea Beauty

   • Poor animation, a mix of Disney ripoffs, misleading title.

10. Esther, the Girl Who Became Queen

    • Dull, no silly song or countertop scenes.

11. An Easter Carol

    • Similar to "A Christmas Carol" but for Easter, features Rebecca St. James.

12. God Wants Me to Forgive Them!?

    • 2nd VeggieTales episode, interesting second half based on "Gilligan's Island".

13. A Snoodle's Tale

    • Strong message but poorly executed story.

14. Abe and the Amazing Promise

    • Mixed bag, boring second half.

15. The Star of Christmas

    • Serious story without silly songs and countertop scenes.

16. Princess and the Pop Star

    • Loosely based on "Hannah Montana".

17. Pistachio - The Little Boy That Woodn't

    • Christian version of "Pinocchio", split opinions.

Good Episodes

18. Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler

    • Fun take on Sherlock Holmes, lacking classic VeggieTales humor.

19. LarryBoy and the Fib from Outer Space

    • LarryBoy's debut, more about Junior.

20. LarryBoy and the Rumor Weed

    • Better than "the Fib" but still Junior saves the day.

21. Sumo of the Opera

    • "Rocky" parody, good silent Three Stooges and St. Patrick segments.

22. Celery Night Fever

    • Mixed bag, good story but out-of-place music.

23. Lord of the Beans

    • Parody of "Lord of the Rings", better if you know the source material.

24. MacLarry and the Stinky Cheese Battle

    • Feels like a classic VeggieTales episode.

25. The Toy That Saved Christmas

    • Highs and lows, memorable silly song.

26. Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Men

    • Silly, fun, but lacks in Junior's opening story.

27. Moe and the Big Exit

    • Retelling of Moses as a Western, a bit long.

28. Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas

    • Strong first 15 minutes, good silly song.

29. The Little Drummer Boy

    • Surprisingly good starring Junior.

30. The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: The Movie

    • Fun but dragged out, good as a 45-minute episode.

31. Gideon Tuba Warrior

    • Good adaptation of the Gideon story.

32. Veggies in Space: The Fennel Frontier

    • Parody of various sci-fi, enjoyable even if you don't know the references.

33. Duke and the Great Pie War

    • Fun Larry vs. Mr. Lunt, weak side story.

34. Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella

    • Indiana Jones parody, a bit too eager to make jokes.

35. The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's

    • Combines "Wizard of Oz" with the prodigal son.

36. Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue

    • Good throughout with a memorable silly song.

37. Where's God When I'm S-Scared?

    • The first episode, charming and memorable songs.

38. LarryBoy and the Bad Apple

    • LarryBoy fixed, great rock theme song.

Almost Perfect Episodes

39. Saint Nicholas: A Story of Joyful Giving

    • Best Christmas episode, new characters take the lead.

40. Are You My Neighbor?

    • "The Gourds Must Be Crazy" shines, "Flibber-o-loo" feels weaker.

41. Dave and the Giant Pickle

    • Definitive version of David and Goliath, exciting hints towards LarryBoy.

42. Madame Blueberry

    • Great music and humor, innovative episode.

43. The League of Incredible Vegetables

    • VeggieTales version of the Avengers, weak villain and storyline.

Best Episodes

44. Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush

    • Top-notch Indiana Jones parody, best silly song "Pizza Angel".

45. The Ballad of Little Joe

    • Best Western-themed episode, perfectly paced.

46. Rack, Shack, and Benny

    • The episode that established VeggieTales, memorable songs.

47. Lyle the Kindly Viking

    • Junior's best role, memorable jokes and storyline.

48. Josh and the Big Wall

    • Classic humor, perfect length.

49. King George and the Ducky

    • Larry as King, hilarious and a masterpiece.

50. Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie

    • The best episode, perfect in every way.

Ranking the Animated LarryBoy Episodes

1. The Good, the Bad, and the Eggly
2. The Yodelnapper
3. LarryBoy and the Angry Eyebrows
4. Leggo My Ego

Conclusion

• Highlighted the top 3 must-watch episodes: Josh and the Big Wall, King George and the Ducky, Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie.
• Encourages sharing personal top five and bottom five episodes with explanations.