Martha Speaks

Martha Speaks follows a genteel family dog whose world changes after a playful accident with alphabet soup leaves her able to talk. No longer silent, Martha brings her big personality to every conversation, turning the kitchen, garden and neighborhood into a stage for curious questions and comic observations. The show tracks her conversations with her human family, friends, and classmates as she riffs on words, tests ideas and often learns lessons about listening and empathy. The show has a gentle mix of humor and education, the episodes encourage kids to think about language, problem solving, and ways to express themselves clearly, kindly, and confidently.

Premiering in 2008, Martha Speaks draws from Susan Meddaugh's Martha the Talking Dog books. The show features Tabitha St Germain as Martha and Alex Ferris as T D Kennelly, with Madeleine Peters voicing Helen.

Over the years Martha Speaks helped foster a curiosity about words in a friendly family setting. Martha's witty comments and practical problem solving sparked discussions about vocabulary at home and in classrooms, making language learning feel approachable and fun.

Critics and audiences appreciated the show's warmth and focus on family, friendship, and communication. Each episode wraps light humor with lessons about listening, sharing, and thinking before acting, giving kids relatable scenarios that reinforce social and linguistic skills.