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Outspoken and perpetually curious. That’s 11-year-old Harriet in a nutshell. But if she’s going to be Harriet M. Welsch, future writer, she’ll need to know everything. And to know everything means she’ll need to spy…on everyone.

2 Seasons
20 Episodes
Canceled
Animation Kids
Cast & Characters
episode image Hermit the Spy
7.7/10 (23 votes)

#1 Hermit the Spy

S1:E4

After an awful day, Harriet wants some alone time. Watching Mr. Withers’ 26 cats is just what she needs…or is it?

episode image The Origin of M
7.6/10 (22 votes)

#2 The Origin of M

S1:E5

Harriet learns about her middle initial and questions who she is. Her nanny, Ole Golly, teaches Harriet a valuable lesson about identity.

episode image Coat Vote
7.5/10 (25 votes)

#3 Coat Vote

S1:E2

Harriet’s new coat is perfect for her—and Marion Hawthorne, apparently. But who will win the school’s vote?

episode image General Mouthwashington
7.4/10 (11 votes)

#4 General Mouthwashington

S2:E1

When Harriet loses her last—and favorite—baby tooth, she struggles with saying goodbye to her babyhood.

episode image Spy V. Spy
7.3/10 (12 votes)

#5 Spy V. Spy

S1:E9

Harriet adds the Garcia family to her spy route…and discovers that someone is spying on her.

episode image To My Future Self
7.2/10 (13 votes)

#6 To My Future Self

S1:E10

On her birthday, Ole Golly revisits a list of everything she wanted to do by the age of 35—and Harriet is determined to help her complete it.

episode image I Am a Terrible Spy
7.1/10 (37 votes)

#7 I Am a Terrible Spy

S1:E1

Harriet’s ambition to know and see everything may change reclusive Agatha K. Plumber’s life for the better.

episode image Face the Music
7.1/10 (17 votes)

#8 Face the Music

S1:E6

Janie and Harriet get to meet their favorite singer, only to discover a shocking truth about his music.

episode image Cross My Heart and Hope Not to Dance
6.8/10 (23 votes)

#9 Cross My Heart and Hope Not to Dance

S1:E3

Janie and Harriet vow never to go to dancing school, but Harriet doesn’t know that Janie actually likes dancing.

episode image The Rarest Bird
6.7/10 (13 votes)

#10 The Rarest Bird

S1:E7

Harriet really wants to win a photo competition, but it means teaming up with someone she doesn’t see eye to eye with: her mom.

episode image The Stuffy Lovers
6.3/10 (12 votes)

#11 The Stuffy Lovers

S1:E8

Sport and Harriet think it’s time to get rid of their beloved stuffies, but change their minds—and the narrative—thanks to Marion’s sneaky reporting.

episode image It’s My Party and I’ll Spy If I Want To
0.0/10

#12 It’s My Party and I’ll Spy If I Want To

S2:E2

The Welsch family attends a neighborhood party where Harriet is determined to find out why the Robinsons are so boring.

episode image World of Tomorrow
0.0/10

#13 World of Tomorrow

S2:E3

At the world’s fair, Harriet meets a 14-year-old photographer who’s unsure of his future—but shows Harriet how to cherish today.

episode image Lucky Penny
0.0/10

#14 Lucky Penny

S2:E4

Sport joins Harriet for a local scavenger hunt. But when he brings his good-luck charm to improve their chances, Harriet is skeptical.

episode image Ole Golly in Love
0.0/10

#15 Ole Golly in Love

S2:E5

While Harriet’s parents are out, she and Ole Golly join Mr. Waldenstein for a movie date. But can they get home before Harriet’s parents do?

episode image The Walrus and the Carpenter
0.0/10

#16 The Walrus and the Carpenter

S2:E6

When Ole Golly announces she and Mr. Waldenstein are getting married and moving to Montreal, Harriet tries to change her mind.

episode image The Age of Harriet
0.0/10

#17 The Age of Harriet

S2:E7

Harriet’s dream of creating a post–Ole Golly life is shattered when her notebook falls into the hands of her nemesis: Marion.

episode image Everyone Hates Me
0.0/10

#18 Everyone Hates Me

S2:E8

The fallout from her private thoughts becoming public leaves Harriet fighting to repair her friendships—and for the return of her notebook.

episode image I Am the Onion
0.0/10

#19 I Am the Onion

S2:E9

With the notebook causing quite a stir, Harriet hopes a backyard trial of her peers will prove her innocence.

episode image Harriet the Writer
0.0/10

#20 Harriet the Writer

S2:E10

After Harriet makes an unexpected discovery, she comes up with a plan to right her wrongs.

Cast & Chracters

character image Harriet M. Welsch (voice)

Harriet M. Welsch (voice)

Actor: Beanie Feldstein
character image Ole Golly (voice)

Ole Golly (voice)

Actor: Jane Lynch
character image Marion Hawthorne (voice)

Marion Hawthorne (voice)

Actor: Lacey Chabert
character image Janie (voice)

Janie (voice)

Actor: Kimberly Brooks
character image Mr. Welsch / Mr. Withers (voice)

Mr. Welsch / Mr. Withers (voice)

Actor: Crispin Freeman
character image Mrs. Welsch (voice)

Mrs. Welsch (voice)

Actor: Grey DeLisle
character image Mr. Horatio / Doorman (voice)

Mr. Horatio / Doorman (voice)

Actor: Bumper Robinson
character image Sport (voice)

Sport (voice)

Actor: Charlie Schlatter

The highest rated episode of Harriet the Spy is "Hermit the Spy" (S1E4) with a rating of 7.70.

This episode received 23 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Stuffy Lovers" (S1E8) with a rating of 6.30.

This episode received 12 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Hermit the Spy" (S1E4) with a rating of 7.70.

This episode received 23 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Stuffy Lovers" (S1E8) with a rating of 6.30.

This episode received 12 votes.

The highest rated episode is "General Mouthwashington" (S2E1) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 11 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "General Mouthwashington" (S2E1) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 11 votes.

Name Department Job
Ben Kalina Production Executive Producer
Chris Prynoski Production Executive Producer
Halle Stanford Production Executive Producer
John W. Hyde Production Executive Producer
Lisa Henson Production Executive Producer
Nancy Steingard Production Executive Producer
Shannon Prynoski Production Executive Producer
Sidney Clifton Production Producer
Terissa Kelton Production Co-Executive Producer
Wendy Moss Klein Production Executive Producer
Will McRobb Production Executive Producer
Courtney Barnett Sound Original Music Composer
Louise Fitzhugh Writing Book

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