Go, Diego, Go! facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Go, Diego, Go! |
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| Genre | Adventure |
| Created by | Chris Gifford Valerie Walsh Valdes |
| Based on | The Character by Eric Weiner |
| Developed by | Terri Weiss |
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| Theme music composer | George Noriega Joel Someillan |
| Composer(s) | Steve Sandberg Jed Becker |
| Country of origin | United States |
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| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 74 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Chris Gifford Valerie Walsh Valdes |
| Producer(s) | Catherine Galeota |
| Running time | 23 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Nickelodeon Animation Studio |
| Distributor | ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks |
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| Original network | Nickelodeon |
| Original release | September 6, 2005 – September 16, 2011 |
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| Related shows | Dora the Explorer |
Go, Diego, Go! is an exciting American animated TV show that teaches kids about animals and the environment. It first aired on Nickelodeon on September 6, 2005. The show was created by Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes.
This series is a spin-off from Dora the Explorer, and it follows Dora's cousin, Diego. He is an 8-year-old boy who loves to go on adventures. His main goal is to rescue animals and help protect their homes.
The show ran for five seasons and had 74 episodes. It was very popular and received good reviews from critics. People especially liked that it featured a bilingual Latino main character. The show was nominated for several awards, including the NAACP Image Award for "Outstanding Children's Program."
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Meet Diego and His Friends!
The main character of the show is eight-year-old Diego. He has a special ability to talk to animals from all over the world. Diego's voice was played by different actors over the years, including Jake T. Austin (seasons 1–3), Matt Hunter (season 4), and Brandon Zambrano (season 5).
Diego's cousin is Dora from Dora the Explorer. She sometimes joins him on his rescue missions. Diego also has a brave jaguar friend named Baby Jaguar. Baby Jaguar helps Diego rescue animals and can even talk on this show!
Diego's older sister is Alicia. She is a very smart computer expert and also speaks both English and Spanish. Alicia helps Diego by finding out where animals need help. She is kind and always supports her little brother.
Diego's parents are animal scientists. They appear in some episodes, but their names are not usually mentioned. Diego also has another older sister named Daisy, who is in college. This makes Diego the youngest child in his family.
In most episodes, Diego hears an animal calling for help from his Animal Rescue Center in the rainforest. He then uses his special tools and gets help from his friends and the viewers at home to save the animal.
Who Helps Diego?
- Click: This is a special camera that helps Diego find animals in trouble. Click can hear their calls and tell Diego where they are.
- Rescue Pack: Diego wears this orange bag, and it's super cool! It can turn into almost anything Diego needs, like a ladder or a boat, to help him overcome obstacles.
- Bobo Brothers: These are two playful spider monkeys who sometimes cause trouble by accident. Diego usually stops them by shouting "Freeze, Bobos!" They always say sorry after their mischief.
- Linda the Llama: Linda is a helpful llama who speaks Spanish. She often helps Diego on his missions, especially after he rescued her in her first appearance.
- Dora: Diego's cousin from Dora the Explorer. She sometimes joins him on his adventures.
- Boots: Dora's best friend, a monkey who is always excited.
- Backpack: Dora's talking backpack, who carries all the things Dora and Diego might need.
- Map: Dora's talking map, who lives in Backpack and shows them the way.
Voice Actors
Many talented voice actors brought the characters of Go, Diego, Go! to life:
- Jake T. Austin as Diego (Seasons 1-3)
- Matt Hunter as Diego (Season 4)
- Brandon Zanbrano as Diego (Season 5)
- Thomas Sharkey as Baby Jaguar (Season 1-3)
- Dylan Clark Marshall as Baby Jaguar (Season 4 and 5)
- Constaza Sperakis as Alicia (Seasons 1-2)
- Serena Kerrigan as Alicia (Season 3)
- Gabriela Aisenberg as Alicia (Seasons 4-5)
- Rosie Perez as Click
- Keeler Sandhaus as Rescue Pack
- Laura Abrue as Linda the Llama
- Jose Zelaya. as The Bobo Brothers and Jaguars
- Kelly Ripa as Mother Mane Wolf
- Michael Consuelos as Mane Wolf Pup and Wolf Pup
- Kathleen Herles as Dora
- Sasha Toro as Backpack
- Marc Weiner as Map
Episodes Overview
The show had 5 seasons with a total of 74 episodes. Here's a quick look at when each season aired:
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| 1 | 19 | September 6, 2005 | July 10, 2006 | |
| 2 | 18 | October 2, 2006 | February 1, 2008 | |
| 3 | 18 | February 5, 2008 | September 18, 2009 | |
| 4 | 13 | September 28, 2009 | September 24, 2010 | |
| 5 | 6 | November 5, 2010 | September 16, 2011 | |
Where to Watch
You can find Go, Diego, Go! on various streaming services and for purchase.
Streaming Services
| Streaming Service | Where it's available | What you can watch |
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| Paramount+ | United States | Seasons 1-5 (Season 5 is often grouped with Season 4) |
| Foxtel Go and Now | Australia | Seasons 4 and 5 (except episode 61) |
| Stan | Australia | Season 3 |
Buy Episodes Digitally
| Digital Store | Where it's available | What you can buy |
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| Apple TV | Worldwide | Seasons 1, 2 (most episodes), 3 (some episodes), and 4 (some episodes). These are often sold in collections called "Volumes." |
| Microsoft Store | Worldwide | Seasons 1, 2 (most episodes), 3 (most episodes), and 4 (some episodes). Also sold as "Volumes." |
| Vudu | United States | Seasons 1, 2 (some episodes), 3 (some episodes), and Seasons 4-5. Also sold as "Volumes." |
On TV and Live Shows
Go, Diego, Go! aired on many TV channels around the world. In the US, you could watch it on CBS, Nickelodeon, and Nick Jr.. In Canada, it was on Nickelodeon and Treehouse TV. In the UK, it aired on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.. It also aired in Australia and India. For Spanish-speaking audiences in the US, it was shown on Univision's Planeta U block.
There was also a live stage show called "The Great Jaguar Rescue." It was based on an episode from the TV series and toured in 2007.
Other Appearances
In Movies
Diego even appeared in a live-action movie! He was played by actor Jeff Wahlberg in the film Dora and the Lost City of Gold.
Video Games
A video game called Go, Diego, Go!: Great Dinosaur Rescue was released in 2008. It's an action-adventure game available for the Nintendo DS, Wii, and PlayStation 2.
Images for kids
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The official logo for Go, Diego, Go!
See also
In Spanish: Go, Diego, Go! para niños
