Series 8

The eighth season of the television series was the first to be produced by HiT Entertainment. The twenty-six episode season was first broadcast in 2004 and narrated by Michael Angelis in the UK and Michael Brandon in the US.

Episodes

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

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Edward
 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Emily
 * Harvey
 * Arthur
 * Spencer
 * Diesel
 * Mavis
 * 'Arry and Bert
 * Salty
 * Annie and Clarabel
 * Bertie
 * Elizabeth
 * Harold
 * Cranky
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Farmer McColl
 * Sodor Brass Band
 * Murdoch (does not speak)
 * Trevor (does not speak)
 * Kuffy (does not speak)
 * Lady Hatt (does not speak)
 * Alicia Botti (does not speak)
 * The Duke and Duchess of Boxford (do not speak)
 * Henrietta (cameo)
 * George (cameo)
 * Caroline (cameo)
 * Butch (cameo)
 * Tiger Moth (cameo)
 * Stephen Hatt (cameo)
 * Bridget Hatt (cameo)
 * Jem Cole (cameo)
 * Farmer Trotter (cameo)
 * Cyril the Fogman (cameo)
 * The Refreshment Lady (cameo)
 * Mrs. Kyndley (cameo)
 * Nancy (cameo)
 * Duck (music video cameo)
 * Oliver (music video cameo)
 * Toad (music video cameo)
 * Rheneas (music video cameo)
 * Rusty (music video cameo)
 * Jeremiah Jobling (music video cameo)
 * Donald and Douglas (deleted scene, mentioned)
 * Bill and Ben (deleted scene)

Trivia

 * This is the first and only season to date that did not introduce any new non-human characters.
 * This was the first season not to feature the Skarloey Railway since its debut, although Rusty and Rheneas made stock footage cameos in a song.
 * This season was the first to use the new opening titles and theme.
 * CiTV had a special opening theme when they broadcasted this season.