- "The Island of Sodor is home to lots of Thomas' friends. Friends on the rails, friends on the roads, and even some friends in the air. They are all very different, and each very special. And they are all Thomas' friends."
- ― The narrator
Thomas' Favourite Friends (titled in America as Thomas' Favorite Friends) is a twelfth series segment that features one or two of Thomas' friends and recaps of two episodes from the eighth, ninth and tenth series. They were featured in the Series 12 half-hour format airings on PBS Kids, Nick Jr., Treehouse TV, TV Brasil, Discovery Kids and TV Cultura.
Segments[]
- Thomas' Favourite Friends - Rosie and Molly (PBS Kids/Nick Jr./Treehouse Airing: Good Friends)
- Thomas' Favourite Friends - Toby (PBS Kids/Nick Jr./Treehouse Airing: Being Careful)
- Thomas' Favourite Friends - Henry (PBS Kids/Nick Jr./Treehouse Airing: Good Turns)
- Thomas' Favourite Friends - Gordon (PBS Kids/Nick Jr./Treehouse Airing: Right Track)
- Thomas' Favourite Friends - Neville and Dennis (PBS Kids/Nick Jr./Treehouse Airing: Courage)
- Thomas' Favourite Friends - Harold and Jeremy (PBS Kids/Nick Jr./Treehouse Airing: Presents and Prizes)
- Thomas' Favourite Friends - Edward (PBS Kids/Nick Jr./Treehouse Airing: Kindness)
- Thomas' Favourite Friends - Diesel (PBS Kids/Nick Jr./Treehouse Airing: Pulling Together)
- Thomas' Favourite Friends - The Narrow Gauge Engines (PBS Kids/Nick Jr./Treehouse Airing: Adventures)
- Thomas' Favourite Friends - Percy (PBS Kids/Nick Jr./Treehouse Airing: Mistakes)
Rosie and Molly[]
Characters[]
- Thomas (does not speak)
- Molly (does not speak)
- Rosie (does not speak)
- Harold (does not speak)
- Alice (does not speak)
- Edward (cameo)
- Henry (cameo)
- Gordon (cameo)
- James (cameo)
- Percy (cameo)
- Emily (cameo)
- Sir Topham Hatt (mentioned)
Episode Footage[]
Flashbacks[]
Locations[]
Toby[]
Characters[]
Locations[]
Episode Footage[]
Flashbacks[]
Additional[]
Goofs[]
- In You Can Do it, Toby!, the narrator said that Edward was working at the Docks with Rocky, but Rocky was not introduced until the tenth series episode Edward Strikes Out, but he was seen first in Big Strong Henry before his full introduction. Also, footage from his introduction episode was used.
Henry[]
Characters[]
- Thomas
- Henry
- Gordon
- Salty
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Edward (cameo)
- James (cameo)
- Percy (cameo)
- Emily (cameo)
- Annie (cameo)
- Tiger Moth (cameo)
- Big Mickey (faceless; cameo)
Episode Footage[]
Flashbacks[]
Additional[]
Gordon[]
Characters[]
Episode Footage[]
Flashbacks[]
Additional[]
Goofs[]
- A couple of errors were said in the retelling of Respect for Gordon.
- The narrator was said that Thomas helped Gordon when he was having problems when he was actually teasing him.
- The narrator Gordon's firebox was whistling and wheezing when it was actually rattling.
- The narrator said Gordon ran pass the signal because he was worried about his firebox when it was really because he was cross that Emily didn't whistle back.
Neville and Dennis[]
Characters[]
- Thomas
- Neville
- Dennis
- Edward
- James
- Percy
- Toby
- Emily
- 'Arry and Bert
- Diesel
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Salty (mentioned)
Locations[]
- Ffarquhar Quarry
- The Lumber Mill
- Knapford
- Maithwaite
- Abbey
- Neville's Bridge
- Sodor Fuel Depot
- Bluff's Cove
Episode Footage[]
Flashbacks[]
Additional[]
Trivia[]
- It is stated that Toby heard about 'Arry and Bert being mean to Neville from Salty instead of Henry. This also happens in Neville's Story Library Book, in which the scene with 'Arry and Bert takes place at Brendam Docks instead of the lumber mill. It is likely that this was originally going to happen in the episode but was changed in regards to the Learning segment "Where Can Neville Find Salty?".
Video[]
Thomas' Favourite Friends - Neville and Dennis - British Narration
UK Narration
Thomas' Favorite Friends - Neville and Dennis - American Narration
US Narration
Harold and Jeremy[]
Characters[]
Locations[]
Episode Footage[]
Flashbacks[]
Additional[]
Learning Segments[]
Trivia[]
- Footage from the song H is for Harold is used.
Video[]
Thomas’ Favorite Friends - Harold And Jeremy
US Version
Edward[]
Characters[]
Locations[]
Episode Footage[]
Flashbacks[]
Goofs[]
- In Edward Strikes Out, the narrator said Edward had telegraph poles in his trucks when they are actually pipes, so it is possible that earlier script was written before it was changed.
Diesel[]
Characters[]
- Thomas
- Diesel
- Mavis (does not speak)
- Salty (does not speak)
- Sir Topham Hatt (does not speak)
- 'Arry and Bert (cameos)
- Cranky (cameo)
Locations[]
- Ffarquhar Quarry
- Kirk Ronan Junction
- Brendam Docks
- Henry's Forest
- The Abandoned Mines
- The Twisty Tree
- Sodor Flour Mills
- Sodor Fuel Depot
- Knapford Yards
Episode Footage[]
Flashbacks[]
Additional[]
The Narrow Gauge Engines[]
Characters[]
- Thomas
- Skarloey
- Rheneas
- Sir Handel
- Peter Sam
- Duncan
- Mighty Mac
- Freddie
- Rusty
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Mr. Percival
- Annie and Clarabel (cameos)
- Elizabeth (cameo)
- Madge (cameo)
- Gordon (mentioned)
Episode Footage[]
Flashbacks[]
Additional Footage[]
Trivia[]
- Scenes from the Engines and Escapades opening is used.
Percy[]
Characters[]
- Thomas
- Gordon
- James
- Percy
- Toby
- Caroline
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Lady Hatt
- Bridget Hatt
- Refreshment Lady
- One member of the Railway Society
- The Storyteller
- Two members of the Railway Board
- The Tailor
Locations[]
- The School
- Tidmouth Sheds
- Brendam Docks
- Shen Valley
- Norramby Beach
- The Valley Viaduct
- Tower Windmill
- Knapford
- Maithwaite
- The Coaling Plant
- Callan Castle
Episode Footage[]
Flashbacks[]
Additional[]
Video[]
Thomas' Favorite Friends - Percy - American Narration
US Narration