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The Magic School Bus

1994 – 1997Show4 seasons52 episodesTV-Y

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic–8.8

A heartwarming, nostalgic animated series.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 52 episodes · best: S1E9 "Gets Ready, Set, Dough" 8.3

Episodes

7.9
7.7
8.0
7.6

Story

Seat belts, everyone!

An eccentric schoolteacher takes her class on wondrous educational field trips with the help of a magical school bus.

Feels like

  • Educational Science Adventure
  • Nostalgic Childhood Icon
  • Wholesome Family Fun
  • Curiosity-Driven Narrative
  • Exuberant Character Dynamics
  • Accessible STEM Concepts
  • Comforting Routine Structure
  • Playful Anthropomorphism
  • Optimistic Worldview
  • Classic Saturday Morning Vibe

Cast

24 of 70 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Charles E. Bastien
Written by
Jocelyn Stevenson, George Arthur Bloom, Brian Meehl
Produced by
Vince Commisso

Everyone

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

Facts

September 10, 1994 · December 6, 1997 · Ended

First aired
September 10, 1994
Last aired
December 6, 1997
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 52 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family, Action & Adventure, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Vocal Evolution, Sarcasm-Blind, Time Travel +9

  • Vocal Evolution
  • Sarcasm-Blind
  • Time Travel
  • Spectacular Spinning
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Attack of the 50-Foot Whatever
  • Insect Queen
  • And Knowing Is Half the Battle
  • Hair Color Dissonance
  • Ascended Extra
  • Calling Your Nausea
  • Courtroom Episode

12 of 255 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Magic School Bus?"

Questions about The Magic School Bus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Magic School Bus worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.8).

Is The Magic School Bus 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 Magic School Bus?

22 h

About 22 hours: 52 episodes in 4 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1994 to 1997.

Can I half-watch The Magic School Bus?

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 Magic School Bus?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does The Magic School Bus use?

Vocal EvolutionSarcasm-BlindTime TravelSpectacular SpinningDeadpan SnarkerAttack of the 50-Foot WhateverInsect QueenAnd Knowing Is Half the BattleHair Color DissonanceAscended ExtraCalling Your NauseaCourtroom Episodeand 243 more

TV Tropes lists 255 tropes for it, including Vocal Evolution, Sarcasm-Blind, and Time Travel.