Series 12

The twelfth season of "Thomas and Friends" aired in 2008. It was narrated by Michael Angelis in the UK and Michael Brandon in the US.

Episodes

 * Thomas and the Billboard - Diesel obscures Thomas in a photograph of the engines.
 * Steady Eddie - Edward takes his load on the scenic route to show off to his friends.
 * Rosie's Funfair Special - Rosie and Emily are pulling a train for a fair, but Rosie wants to pull it alone.
 * Mountain Marvel - Peter Sam rushes his jobs in order to hear a tale about Proteus from the famous storyteller, Miss Marvel.
 * Henry Gets It Wrong - Henry worries that the workmen are going to cut down the wishing tree.
 * Heave Ho Thomas - A large new engine called Hank arrives, but Thomas is determined not to need his help.
 * Toby's Special Surprise - Toby wants to make an impression by searching Sodor for something special.
 * Excellent Emily - Emily becomes arrogant after receiving praise from the Fat Controller.
 * The Party Surprise - Freddie decides to reorganize a winter party at Mr. Percival's house as a surprise for Colin the crane.
 * Saved You! - Thomas wants to prove his heroism when he learns a fireman is to be honoured.
 * Duncan and the Hot Air Balloon - Mr. Percival's twins are getting a ride in the hot air balloon for their birthday, but Duncan wants to take them himself.
 * James Works It Out - When James ignores Hector's advice, he gets caught in bad winter weather.
 * Tram Trouble - Toby and Flora are heading a parade at Great Waterton; Thomas thinks Toby would rather lead the event on his own and tries to distract Flora.
 * Don't Go Back - Thomas and Diesel race backwards.
 * Gordon Takes a Short Cut - Gordon gets lost taking a shortcut and refuses to ask for help.
 * Man in the Hills - Thomas and the narrow gauge engines collect presents for Mr. Percival's birthday.
 * Thomas Puts the Brakes On - Thomas' brakes malfunction while delivering bricks to repair a bridge.
 * Percy and the Bandstand - Percy is tasked with bringing Lady Hatt to a surprise party - but the unknowing Lady Hatt tells him to go elsewhere.
 * Push Me, Pull You - Skarloey refuses Rheneas' help to pull a train for a puppet show, and ends up playing the trucks' games.
 * Best Friends - Thomas tries to avoid telling Percy he has been given a job Percy wants to do.

Featured characters

 * Thomas
 * Edward
 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Duck
 * Donald and Douglas
 * Oliver
 * Annie and Clarabel
 * Toad
 * Emily
 * Ben
 * Mavis
 * Salty
 * Murdoch
 * Neville
 * Rosie
 * Whiff
 * Stanley
 * Diesel
 * 'Arry and Bert
 * Skarloey
 * Rheneas
 * Sir Handel
 * Peter Sam
 * Rusty
 * Duncan
 * Freddie
 * Mighty Mac
 * Harold
 * Hector
 * Bertie
 * Jack
 * Harvey (does not speak)
 * Arthur (does not speak)
 * Stepney (does not speak in UK version)
 * Trevor (does not speak)
 * Alfie (does not speak)
 * Jeremy (does not speak)
 * Rocky (does not speak)
 * Bill (cameo)
 * Cranky (cameo)
 * Bulgy (cameo)
 * Max or Monty (cameo)
 * Proteus (mentioned)

Characters introduced

 * Colin
 * Hank
 * Flora

Trivia

 * This is the first season to use CGI.
 * This is the last season to use models and clay faces. The clay faces are used in background shots.
 * This is the first season with all human and animal characters in CGI.
 * This is the first season to have only twenty episodes.
 * This is TV Series Veteran Steve Asquith's final season.