Series 8

Season 8 is the first of the "New Series" seasons of Thomas and Friends. It was first broadcast in 2004.

Episodes

 * Thomas and the Tuba - Thomas looks for the brass band's tuba player.
 * Percy's New Whistle - Percy plays pranks with his whistle
 * James Gets a New Coat - James learns that pride comes before a fall.
 * Thomas Saves the Day - Thomas tries to tackle a dangerous bend without Annie and Clarabel's assistance.
 * Percy's Big Mistake - Percy is frightened he will be sent to the scrapyards.
 * Thomas, Emily and the Snowplough - Thomas ignores Emily's advice.
 * Don't Tell Thomas - The engines are organising a party for Thomas but aren't sharing the secret with him.
 * Emily's New Route - Emily thinks there's a monster in Castle Loch, and tries to find another way round.
 * Thomas and the Firework Display - Thomas helps James to deliver the fireworks before the display is called off.
 * Gordon takes Charge - Gordon shows off to Percy.
 * Spic and Span - Thomas and Percy try to beat the big engines in a cleanliness competition.
 * Edward the Great - Edward races Spencer to the Duke and Duchess of Boxford's summerhouse.
 * Squeak, Rattle and Roll - Gordon tries to go slow so his squeaking and rattling wouldn't be heard.
 * Thomas and the Circus - Thomas tries to pull the circus train all by himself, but breaks down.
 * Thomas Gets It Right - Thomas gets competitive about his deliveries.
 * As Good as Gordon - Emily gets to pull the Express and tries to do the job as good as Gordon.
 * Fish - Thomas gets into bother on Arthur's coastal branch with a long line of trucks.
 * Emily's Adventure - Emily learns to ask with manners after a storm has hit Sodor.
 * Thomas to the Rescue - Diesel gives Thomas a hard time at the Quarry.
 * You Can Do It, Toby! - Toby gets nervous when he has to look after Edward's station.
 * Chickens To School - Lack of sleep gets the better of Thomas.
 * Henry and the Wishing Tree - Henry learns to be careful what you wish for.
 * Too Hot For Thomas - Thomas has to deliver ice cream ingredients.
 * James Goes Too Far - James refuses to help his friends when he's given a very important job.
 * Percy and the Magic Carpet - Percy is disappointed about delivering a carpet until Salty suggests that it could be magic.
 * Halloween - Emily accidentally scares herself as well as Thomas, 'Arry and Bert.

Featured Characters

 * Thomas
 * Edward
 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Donald and Douglas (deleted scene, and mentioned)
 * Emily
 * Harvey
 * Arthur
 * Murdoch
 * Diesel
 * Mavis
 * 'Arry and Bert
 * Bulstrode (face cameo)
 * Salty
 * Spencer
 * Annie and Clarabel
 * Henrietta
 * Troublesome Trucks
 * Bertie
 * Trevor
 * Harold
 * Cranky
 * Butch (cameo)
 * Caroline (cameo)
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Lady Hatt
 * Farmer McColl
 * Alicia Botti
 * Toad (face cameo)
 * The Duke and Duchess of Boxford

Trivia

 * This is the only season to date that does not introduce any new non-human characters.
 * This is also the only season to not feature Bill and Ben and the Narrow Gauge Engines since their debut.