Family Jr. facts for kids
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| Country | Canada |
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| Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Network | Family |
| Slogan | Let's Play! |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | WildBrain |
| Sister channels | Family Channel Télémagino Family Chrgd |
| History | |
| Launched | November 30, 2007 |
| Former names | Playhouse Disney Channel (2007–2011) Disney Junior (2011–2015) |
| Availability | |
| Cable | |
| Available on most cable systems | Channel slots vary on each provider |
| Satellite | |
| Bell TV | Channel 549 (SD) |
| Shaw Direct | Channels 538 / 167 (SD) Channel 74 / 574 (HD) |
| IPTV | |
| Bell Aliant | Channel 259 (SD) Channel 504 (HD) |
| Bell Fibe TV | Channel 549 (SD) Channel 1549 (HD) |
| Bell MTS | Channel 158 (SD) |
| SaskTel | Channel 133 (SD) Channel 433 (HD) |
| Telus Optik TV | Channel 603 (HD East) Channel 9603 (SD West) |
| VMedia | Channel 68 (SD) |
| Zazeen | Channel 138 (SD) |
| RiverTV | Channel 25 (HD) |
Family Jr. is a Canadian TV channel especially for young kids, like preschoolers. It's part of the Family Channel, which means if you have Family Channel, you usually get Family Jr. too! It started on November 30, 2007.
Before it was called Family Jr., this channel had different names. It used to be known as Playhouse Disney and then later as Disney Junior. But in 2015, another company called Corus Entertainment got the rights to Disney Junior shows in Canada. So, the channel changed its name to Family Jr. and started showing new programs.
Family Jr. is available in many homes across Canada, reaching over 4 million families by 2013. It also has a French-language sister channel called Télémagino. Since it's a bonus channel for Family Channel subscribers, you don't pay extra to watch it.
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Shows on Family Jr.
This section lists all the fun shows you can watch on Family Jr.!
Current Shows You Can Watch Now
These are the shows that are currently airing on Family Jr.
Canadian-Made Shows
These shows are produced right here in Canada!
- Bob the Builder (December 5, 2015–present)
- Caillou (February 5, 2018–present)
- Chip and Potato (October 15, 2018–present)
- Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood (September 4, 2017–present)
- Dinotrux (September 16, 2017–present)
- Elias: Rescue Team Adventures (July 3, 2017–present)
- Justin Time (September 16, 2012–present)
- Kate & Mim-Mim (September 5, 2015–present)
- Kody Kapow (May 14, 2018–present)
- Little People (March 14, 2016–present)
- Mack & Moxy (June 9, 2018–present)
- Mighty Mike (April 1, 2019–present)
- Pajanimals (September 4, 2017–present)
- Playdate (October 3, 2015–present)
- Polly Pocket (July 8, 2018–present)
- Rainbow Ruby (April 23, 2016–present)
- Rev & Roll (September 2, 2019–present)
- Space Ranger Roger (January 9, 2017–present)
- Super Why! (November 7, 2016–present)
- Yup Yups (September 16, 2013–present)
Acquired Shows from Other Countries
These are popular shows from around the world that Family Jr. broadcasts.
- ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks (June 18, 2017–present)
- Care Bears: Unlock the Magic (October 7, 2019 – present)
- Curious George (September 18, 2015–present)
- Dog Loves Books (2020-present)
- Grizzy and the Lemmings (March 24, 2018–present)
- Go Jetters (March 1, 2021-present)
- Hey Duggee (November 2, 2020-present)
- In the Night Garden... (April 11, 2016–present)
- Madagascar: A Little Wild (January 9, 2021)
- Messy Goes to Okido (April 9, 2016–present)
- Noddy, Toyland Detective (May 15, 2017–present)
- Norman Picklestripes (September 19, 2020 – present)
- Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures (2010–present)
- Sunny Bunnies (July 2, 2018–present)
- Teletubbies (December 19, 2015–present)
- Topsy and Tim (September 5, 2015–present)
- Twirlywoos (September 5, 2015–present)
Past Shows on Family Jr.
These are shows that used to air on Family Jr. but are no longer broadcast.
- Bananas in Pyjamas (February 19, 2013–February 2017)
- Bear in the Big Blue House (November 30, 2007 – September 30, 2013)
- Bunnytown (November 30, 2007 – 2012)
- Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-lot (November 30, 2007 – June 30, 2012)
- Doc McStuffins (April 8, 2012 – August 30, 2015)
- DuckTales (October 2011–September 30, 2013)
- Franny's Feet (November 30, 2007 – February 4, 2018)
- Gerald McBoing-Boing (November 30, 2007 – July 31, 2011)
- Handy Manny (November 30, 2007 – August 7, 2014)
- Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs (November 30, 2007 – August 28, 2014)
- Henry Hugglemonster (April 21, 2013 – January 1, 2016)
- Henry's World (November 30, 2007 – September 27, 2013)
- Higglytown Heroes (November 30, 2007 – September 30, 2013)
- Imagination Movers (2008–August 30, 2015)
- Jake and the Never Land Pirates (May 2, 2011 – December 1, 2015)
- Johnny and the Sprites (November 30, 2007 – September 2, 2012)
- JoJo's Circus (November 30, 2007 – September 1, 2013)
- Julius Jr. (May 2, 2015 – June 29, 2018)
- Jungle Junction (2009–August 30, 2015)
- Katie and Orbie (November 30, 2007 – December 31, 2012)
- King (November 30, 2007-2008)
- Lalaloopsy (September 27, 2014 – August 28, 2016)
- Little Einsteins (November 30, 2007 – January 1, 2016)
- The Little Mermaid (November 30, 2007 – August 31, 2014)
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (November 30, 2007 – September 17, 2015)
- Miles from Tomorrowland (February 21–August 30, 2015)
- My Friends Tigger & Pooh (November 30, 2007-2010)
- Nature Cat (July 1, 2016 – July 1, 2019)
- Out of the Box (November 30, 2007 – August 31, 2014)
- Sarah & Duck (July 7, 2014 – September 1, 2019)
- The Save-Ums! (May 24, 2015 – September 1, 2018)
- The Secret World of Benjamin Bear (November 30, 2007 – August 30, 2015)
- Sheriff Callie's Wild West (February 2, 2014 – December 1, 2015)
- Sofia the First (January 19, 2013 – August 31, 2015)
- Special Agent Oso (2009–January 1, 2016)
- Stanley (November 30, 2007 – September 27, 2013)
- Stella and Sam (January 9, 2011 – September 1, 2016)
- Thomas & Friends (May 24, 2015 – August 31, 2018)
- Tickety Toc (April 23, 2012 – July 30, 2018)
- Waybuloo (April 16, 2016 – September 1, 2018)
- Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! (2009-June 30, 2015)
- YaYa and Zouk (July 4, 2016 – September 1, 2019)
- Yo Gabba Gabba! (September 5, 2015 – September 1, 2019)
Other Ways to Watch Family Jr.
Besides the main channel, there are other cool ways to enjoy Family Jr. content!
Family Jr. in High Definition (HD)
On May 1, 2013, Family Jr. launched a high definition version of its channel. This means you can watch your favorite shows in super clear, sharp picture quality! It's available on many TV providers like Eastlink, Rogers Cable, Shaw Direct, and Telus Optik TV.
Family Jr. On Demand Service
Family Jr. On Demand is a special service that lets you watch shows whenever you want. It's like having a library of Family Jr. episodes at your fingertips! This service started on May 6, 2011, and is available if you subscribe to Family and Family Jr.
Family Jr. Go App
Family Jr. Go is an app you can download on your phone or tablet from the App Store or Google Play Store. If you're a TV customer with Shaw Cable or Shaw Direct, you can use this app to watch new and old episodes of Family Jr. shows on the go! It's part of the main Family app.
