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The Backyardigans

2004 – 2013Show4 seasons79 episodesTV-Y

AnimationKids
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic–7.6Rotten Tomatoes–69%

A heartwarming, uplifting kids series about fantasy, with standout score and visual style.

Good for family movie night · kids · background watch

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 79 episodes · best: S4E2 "Robot Rampage: Part 2" 9.7

Episodes

8.5
8.9
9.0
9.0

Story

Meet five lively animal friends who love to sing, dance and use their imaginations to embark on outrageous adventures to magical places.

Feels like

  • Musical Adventure
  • Imaginative Play
  • Preschool Education
  • Diverse Friendships
  • High-Energy Dance
  • Whimsical Fantasy
  • Global Cultures
  • Problem Solving
  • Colorful Visuals
  • Joyful Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 24 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mike Shiell, Dave Palmer, Bill Giggie
Written by
McPaul Smith, Adam Peltzman, Janice Burgess
Produced by
Lynne Warner, Tracey Dodokin, Amanda Ulibarri
Music by
Evan Lurie

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 11, 2004 · July 12, 2013 · Ended

First aired
October 11, 2004
Last aired
July 12, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 79 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y
Genres
Kids, Animation
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Unusual Euphemism, Everything Trying to Kill You, Turncoat +9

  • Unusual Euphemism
  • Everything Trying to Kill You
  • Turncoat
  • Fantasy Kitchen Sink
  • Captain Obvious
  • Dancing Theme
  • Forgotten Birthday
  • Heroic Dolphin
  • Short Screentime for Reality
  • Seadog Peg Leg
  • You Shall Not Pass!
  • Humongous Mecha

12 of 481 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Backyardigans?"

Questions about The Backyardigans

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Backyardigans?

Paramount+

In the United States, The Backyardigans streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Backyardigans worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.2).

Does The Backyardigans get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.5, and seasons 3 and 4 peak at 9.0. The highest-rated episode is Robot Rampage: Part 2 (season 4, episode 2) at 9.7, and the lowest is Best Clowns in Town (season 2, episode 15) at 7.3.

Is The Backyardigans okay for kids?

TV-Y

Yes: it's rated TV-Y in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Backyardigans?

33 h

About 33 hours: 79 episodes in 4 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2013.

Can I half-watch The Backyardigans?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Backyardigans?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for wholesome and 9 for hopefulness.