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Barney & Friends is a popular American children's television series that aired on PBS Kids. It ran for many years, from April 6, 1992, to November 2, 2010. The show is all about a big, purple dinosaur named Barney who comes to life through a child's imagination. He teaches kids important lessons about friendship, learning, and growing up, often through songs and fun activities.

Series Overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 30 April 6, 1992 (1992-04-06) May 15, 1992 (1992-05-15)
2 18 September 27, 1993 (1993-09-27) October 20, 1993 (1993-10-20)
3 20 February 27, 1995 (1995-02-27) October 6, 1995 (1995-10-06)
4 20 November 3, 1997 (1997-11-03) November 28, 1997 (1997-11-28)
5 20 November 2, 1998 (1998-11-02) November 27, 1998 (1998-11-27)
6 20 November 1, 1999 (1999-11-01) April 14, 2000 (2000-04-14)
7 20 September 2, 2002 (2002-09-02) November 22, 2002 (2002-11-22)
8 20 September 15, 2003 (2003-09-15) May 14, 2004 (2004-05-14)
9 20 September 6, 2004 (2004-09-06) May 13, 2005 (2005-05-13)
10 20 September 18, 2006 (2006-09-18) October 13, 2006 (2006-10-13)
11 20 September 17, 2007 (2007-09-17) October 12, 2007 (2007-10-12)
12 10 September 15, 2008 (2008-09-15) September 26, 2008 (2008-09-26)
13 10 September 7, 2009 (2009-09-07) September 18, 2009 (2009-09-18)
14 20 October 4, 2010 (2010-10-04) November 2, 2010 (2010-11-02)

Episodes

Barney and his friends, including Baby Bop, BJ, and Riff, explored many different topics throughout the show's run. Each episode focused on a specific educational theme, helping young viewers learn new things in a fun way.

Season 1 (1992)

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Title Original air date
1 1 "The Queen of Make Believe" April 6, 1992 (1992-04-06)
Barney helps the kids use their imaginations to create fun stories.
3 3 "Playing It Safe" April 8, 1992 (1992-04-08)
The gang learns important rules about staying safe, like traffic lights and talking to strangers.
5 5 "Eat, Drink and Be Healthy!" April 10, 1992 (1992-04-10)
Barney teaches about healthy food and why it's good for your body.
7 7 "The Treasure of Rainbow Beard" April 14, 1992 (1992-04-14)
A treasure hunt helps Barney and friends explore different colors and shapes.
9 9 "Caring Means Sharing" April 16, 1992 (1992-04-16)
Barney shows the kids how wonderful it is to share with others.
12 12 "Happy Birthday, Barney!"
"Barney's Birthday"
April 21, 1992 (1992-04-21)
The kids throw a fun birthday party for Barney.
14 14 "Our Earth, Our Home" April 23, 1992 (1992-04-23)
Barney teaches ways to help protect the Earth during Earth Week.
16 16 "Be a Friend" April 27, 1992 (1992-04-27)
Barney and the others learn about the importance of friendship.
19 19 "1-2-3-4-5 Senses!" April 30, 1992 (1992-04-30)
Barney and the kids learn about the five senses and how they help us explore the world.
23 23 "A Splash Party, Please"
"Barney's Best Manners"
May 6, 1992 (1992-05-06)
The friends learn how good manners are important, even at a picnic.

This season introduced many core themes, like using your imagination, staying safe, eating healthy, and understanding colors and shapes. They also learned about sharing, friendship, and the importance of family.

Season 2 (1993)

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31 1 "Falling for Autumn!" September 27, 1993 (1993-09-27)
Barney and friends celebrate the season of autumn and prepare for a school festival.
32 2 "Grandparents are Grand!" September 28, 1993 (1993-09-28)
The kids learn how special grandparents are when their own visit the school.
35 5 "Honk! Honk! A Goose on the Loose!" October 1, 1993 (1993-10-01)
Barney and the kids help Mother Goose find her missing goose, Clarence.
38 8 "Grown-Ups for a Day!" October 6, 1993 (1993-10-06)
Barney and his friends explore different jobs through pretend play.
40 10 "Look at Me, I'm 3!" October 8, 1993 (1993-10-08)
Baby Bop celebrates her third birthday with a party themed around the number three.
43 13 "The Dentist Makes Me Smile" October 13, 1993 (1993-10-13)
The gang learns about teeth and how to keep them clean and healthy.

In Season 2, the show continued to teach about important social skills like helping others and trying new things. They also explored more about seasons, family, and different careers.

Season 3 (1995)

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49 1 "Shawn and the Beanstalk" February 27, 1995 (1995-02-27)
Barney and his friends learn all about plants and how they grow.
52 4 "I Can Be a Firefighter!" March 2, 1995 (1995-03-02)
Firefighter Frank teaches the gang about fire safety in the home.
55 7 "Twice Is Nice!" June 8, 1995 (1995-06-08)
The kids meet twin sisters and learn about making new friends and working together.
58 10 "Classical Cleanup" June 13, 1995 (1995-06-13)
Everyone helps Baby Bop clean up a big mess in the classroom, learning about teamwork.
59 11 "Our Furry Feathered Fishy Friends" July 24, 1995 (1995-07-24)
The kids bring their pets to school and learn how to take care of them.
65 17 "Are We There Yet?"
"Riding In Barney's Car"
October 3, 1995 (1995-10-03)
The children use their imaginations to build a car and learn about car safety.

This season focused on practical life skills like cleaning up, fire safety, and caring for pets. It also continued to emphasize friendship and understanding different cultures.

Season 4 (1997)

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69 1 "First Day of School" November 3, 1997 (1997-11-03)
Barney and the kids explore what students do when they go to school.
70 2 "Is Everybody Happy?" November 4, 1997 (1997-11-04)
Barney and the kids talk about different feelings and emotions.
71 3 "Pennies, Nickels, Dimes" November 5, 1997 (1997-11-05)
The gang works together to earn money and learn about different coins.
73 5 "Tick Tock Clocks!" November 7, 1997 (1997-11-07)
Barney helps Baby Bop learn how to tell time using clocks.
76 8 "It's Tradition" November 12, 1997 (1997-11-12)
The children share their unique family traditions with Barney.
77 9 "A Picture of Health" November 13, 1997 (1997-11-13)
Barney teaches the importance of staying healthy and gives pretend checkups.
86 18 "Oh, Brother...She's My Sister" November 26, 1997 (1997-11-26)
Barney helps BJ and Baby Bop understand that siblings can be good friends.

Season 4 covered topics like starting school, understanding feelings, and learning about money and time. It also highlighted the importance of family traditions and staying healthy.

Season 5 (1998)

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89 1 "Books Are Fun!" November 2, 1998 (1998-11-02)
Barney and the kids visit a library and learn how much fun books can be.
91 3 "Safety First!" November 4, 1998 (1998-11-04)
Baby Bop pretends to be a safety officer and teaches everyone safety rules.
93 5 "The One and Only You" November 6, 1998 (1998-11-06)
Kristen learns that being loved is what matters most, not the size of her family.
94 6 "Barney's Band" November 9, 1998 (1998-11-09)
The gang learns about different musical instruments and how to play them.
98 10 "Seven Days a Week" November 13, 1998 (1998-11-13)
Barney and the kids help BJ plan activities for each day of the week.
101 13 "Sweet As Honey" November 18, 1998 (1998-11-18)
The gang learns about bees and how they make delicious honey.
105 17 "Easy Does It!" November 24, 1998 (1998-11-24)
Barney shows how wheels, ramps, and pulleys can help move heavy things.

This season explored topics like the joy of reading, understanding different shapes, and the importance of being thankful for what you have. It also covered safety, musical instruments, and the days of the week.

Season 6 (1999–2000)

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Title Original air date
109 1 "Stick with Imagination!" November 1, 1999 (1999-11-01)
Barney teaches the kids to turn everyday objects into fun toys using imagination.
111 3 "Grandparents Are Grand" November 3, 1999 (1999-11-03)
The children prepare gifts for their grandparents, celebrating how special they are.
112 4 "Snack Time!" November 4, 1999 (1999-11-04)
Barney helps the kids learn about healthy snacks and how bread is made.
114 6 "You've Got to Have Art"
"Ready..Set...Create!"
November 8, 1999 (1999-11-08)
Barney and the kids learn to appreciate different art forms while decorating the school.
117 9 "Who's Who at the Zoo?" November 11, 1999 (1999-11-11)
Barney and the kids learn about various animals that live at the zoo.
120 12 "Brushing Up on Teeth" April 4, 2000 (2000-04-04)
Barney teaches the kids important lessons about taking care of their teeth.
124 16 "How Does Your Garden Grow?" April 10, 2000 (2000-04-10)
Barney shows off his gardening skills, teaching the kids about growing plants.

This season continued to emphasize imagination, healthy habits, and the arts. It also introduced more about animals, including those at the zoo, and the basics of gardening.

Season 7 (2002)

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129 1 "All Aboard!" September 2, 2002 (2002-09-02)
The children learn about trains and how train signal flags work.
131 3 "Tea-riffic Manners" September 4, 2002 (2002-09-04)
Barney and friends teach Baby Bop proper manners for a tea party.
132 4 "Puppy Love" September 5, 2002 (2002-09-05)
Everyone searches for Bingo the dog and learns about different kinds of dogs.
133 5 "Bunches of Boxes" September 6, 2002 (2002-09-06)
Barney helps the kids use empty boxes to create amazing things with their imagination.
136 8 "Play for Exercise!" September 11, 2002 (2002-09-11)
The gang discovers that playing outside is a great way to exercise.
138 10 "A New Friend!"
"It's Nice to Meet You"
September 13, 2002 (2002-09-13)
Barney helps a new friend, Colleen, feel welcome and comfortable.
142 14 "Play It Safe!" October 11, 2002 (2002-10-11)
Barney teaches Baby Bop and friends about important safety rules.
146 18 "My Family and Me" November 8, 2002 (2002-11-08)
The children learn that all families are special, no matter their size or type.

Season 7 focused on topics like transportation, good manners, and the importance of exercise. It also introduced lessons on welcoming new friends and celebrating different types of families.

Season 8 (2003–2004)

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151 3 "Sharing Is Caring!" September 17, 2003 (2003-09-17)
Baby Bop learns about the joy of sharing her toys with others.
153 5 "Once Upon a Fairy Tale" September 19, 2003 (2003-09-19)
The kids act out their favorite stories to help Mario write a fairy tale.
154 6 "It's Hot! It's Cold!" September 26, 2003 (2003-09-26)
Barney helps the kids understand the differences between hot and cold.
156 8 "Day and Night" October 10, 2003 (2003-10-10)
Barney helps the kids learn about the differences between day and night.
158 10 "A Picture of Friendship" October 24, 2003 (2003-10-24)
Barney and the children learn what it takes to be a good friend.
161 13 "A World of Friends" May 5, 2004 (2004-05-05)
The park's international festival teaches the kids about different countries.
165 17 "That Makes Me Mad!" May 11, 2004 (2004-05-11)
Barney asks his friends for good ways to express anger and deal with it.
166 18 "It's Your Birthday, Barney!" May 12, 2004 (2004-05-12)
The kids, Baby Bop, and BJ plan a special birthday party for Barney.

Season 8 focused on sharing, understanding emotions, and learning about different cultures. It also explored concepts like hot and cold, day and night, and the importance of friendship.

Season 9 (2004–2005)

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169 1 "Everybody's Got Feelings" September 6, 2004 (2004-09-06)
Barney helps BJ and Baby Bop deal with their anger and other big feelings.
170 2 "Caring Hearts" September 7, 2004 (2004-09-07)
The kids learn about all the people who care about them, making their "family tree" bloom.
171 3 "Let's Make Music!" September 8, 2004 (2004-09-08)
Barney teaches the kids how rhythm is important to music, inspiring a marching band.
173 5 "Let Your Creativity Fly!" September 10, 2004 (2004-09-10)
The children use their imaginations to build a pretend airplane.
175 7 "All About Me" September 14, 2004 (2004-09-14)
Barney teaches the kids that they are all special and unique.
176 8 "My Baby Brother" September 15, 2004 (2004-09-15)
Barney teaches the kids about adjusting to new babies in a family.
186 18 "Home, Safe Home" May 11, 2005 (2005-05-11)
A firefighter inspects the caboose, teaching the kids about fire safety.
188 20 "My Friends, The Doctor and the Dentist" May 13, 2005 (2005-05-13)
Barney and his friends learn about healthy habits like brushing teeth and getting checkups.

Season 9 continued to focus on feelings, creativity, and self-esteem. It also covered family changes, different types of vehicles, and important safety lessons.

Season 10 (2006)

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Title Original air date
189a 1a "Welcome, Cousin Riff" September 18, 2006 (2006-09-18)
BJ and Baby Bop get a new surprise: their cousin, Riff, is moving to town.
190a 2a "Airplanes" September 19, 2006 (2006-09-19)
Riff takes apart a toy airplane to see how it works.
191a 3a "Butterflies" September 20, 2006 (2006-09-20)
The gang helps Baby Bop search for her pet caterpillar, Monty.
192a 4a "Shapes" September 21, 2006 (2006-09-21)
The gang goes to a shapes carnival, learning about different shapes.
193a 5a "Seeing" September 22, 2006 (2006-09-22)
Baby Bop says an elephant is hiding, leading to a game of hide-and-seek.
194a 6a "Glad to Be Me" September 25, 2006 (2006-09-25)
Barney teaches his friends that being themselves is very important.
195a 7a "Movement" September 26, 2006 (2006-09-26)
BJ and Baby Bop help Barney prepare for a footrace by stretching.
196a 8a "Counting" September 27, 2006 (2006-09-27)
Barney teaches Baby Bop to count by playing number games.
197a 9a "Pets" September 28, 2006 (2006-09-28)
BJ needs help from his friends when a pal's dog disappears.
198a 10a "Winter" September 29, 2006 (2006-09-29)
Baby Bop learns about fun things to do in winter.

Season 10 introduced Riff, Barney's cousin, and explored topics like welcoming new family members, understanding how things work, and learning about nature. It also reinforced lessons on shapes, colors, and counting.

Season 11 (2007)

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209a 1a "Pistachio" September 17, 2007 (2007-09-17)
Barney learns about healthy eating when he can't stop eating pistachios.
210a 2a "The Magic Words" September 18, 2007 (2007-09-18)
Baby Bop learns that "please" and "thank you" are magic words for being polite.
211a 3a "Bop 'til You Drop" September 19, 2007 (2007-09-19)
Barney helps Baby Bop learn to be less bossy with her friends.
212a 4a "Little Red Rockin' Hood" September 20, 2007 (2007-09-20)
Barney tells a fun, musical twist on the story of Little Red Riding Hood.
213a 5a "The Wind and the Sun" September 21, 2007 (2007-09-21)
BJ learns about sharing space when he wants to fly his kite near Baby Bop's lemonade stand.
214a 6a "The New Kid" September 24, 2007 (2007-09-24)
BJ gets jealous when Riff makes a new friend, learning about friendship.
215a 7a "The Big Garden" September 25, 2007 (2007-09-25)
Baby Bop learns about patience and teamwork while everyone works in the garden.
216a 8a "Lost and Found" September 26, 2007 (2007-09-26)
The gang helps BJ find his lost circus tickets.
217a 9a "Trail Boss Barney" September 27, 2007 (2007-09-27)
Barney teaches everyone about teamwork during a visit to a ranch.
218a 10a "For the Fun of It" September 28, 2007 (2007-09-28)
BJ learns that it's okay not to be the best at everything, as long as you have fun.

Season 11 focused on good manners, healthy habits, and dealing with emotions like jealousy. It also taught lessons about teamwork, patience, and the joy of trying your best.

Season 12 (2008)

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229 1 "Way to Go!: A Travel Adventure" September 15, 2008 (2008-09-15)
The kids use cardboard boxes to imagine traveling to different places.
230 2 "The Misbegotten Moon: A Space Adventure" September 16, 2008 (2008-09-16)
Baby Bop thinks the moon is broken, so Barney takes her to see the Man in the Moon.
231 3 "The Sword in the Sandbox: A Storybook Adventure" September 17, 2008 (2008-09-17)
Barney tells a King Arthur story to help Daniel feel confident about himself.
232 4 "Riff to the Rescue!: A Wild West Adventure" September 18, 2008 (2008-09-18)
Barney tells Riff a story about his great-great-grandfather, a sheriff in the Wild West.
233 5 "Lights! Camera! Action!: A Movie Adventure" September 19, 2008 (2008-09-19)
Melanie organizes a movie premiere to help a food drive.
235 7 "The Magic Lamp: A Travel Adventure" September 23, 2008 (2008-09-23)
Layla learns about her Lebanese heritage on a trip to Lebanon.
236 8 "The Amazing Captain Pickles: A Hero Adventure" September 24, 2008 (2008-09-24)
BJ learns the importance of being honest when he brags about being a superhero.
237 9 "A Game for Everyone: A Sports Adventure" September 25, 2008 (2008-09-25)
Barney encourages a shy new friend, Jill, to join in the Sports Day fun.

Season 12 featured "adventure" themes, taking the kids on imaginary journeys to space, the Wild West, and even Lebanon. It also taught important lessons about honesty, confidence, and including everyone in games.

Season 13 (2009)

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239 1 "Bienvenido, Barney: Mexico" September 7, 2009 (2009-09-07)
Barney takes everyone on a trip to Mexico to learn about the country.
240 2 "Big Brother Rusty: China" September 8, 2009 (2009-09-08)
Rusty learns about China and how to be a good big brother to his new baby sister.
241 3 "¡Ahora Mismo!: Spain" September 9, 2009 (2009-09-09)
Ben learns to be patient and visits Spain to meet a dancing horse.
242 4 "Venice, Anyone?: Italy" September 10, 2009 (2009-09-10)
Emma learns about her family's heritage in Venice, Italy, and how to tackle big tasks.
243 5 "Sweeter Than Candy: Greece" September 11, 2009 (2009-09-11)
The gang visits Greece and learns a story about King Midas, teaching that wanting too much isn't good.
244 6 "The Music Box: Switzerland" September 14, 2009 (2009-09-14)
Ben travels to Switzerland to find a replacement for a lost music box, learning about Swiss culture.
245 7 "The Good Egg: Kenya" September 15, 2009 (2009-09-15)
The kids travel to Kenya to learn about animals and cultures there.
246 8 "A Bird of a Different Feather: Hawaii" September 16, 2009 (2009-09-16)
Barney takes the kids to Hawaii to learn about the island's culture and nature.
247 9 "Bonjour, Barney!: France" September 17, 2009 (2009-09-17)
Emma visits France to learn how to paint from the heart.
248 10 "Home Sweet Earth: The Rainforest" September 18, 2009 (2009-09-18)
On Earth Day, everyone learns the importance of taking care of our world.

Season 13 took viewers on exciting "world adventures" to countries like Mexico, China, Spain, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Kenya, Hawaii, and France. These episodes taught about different cultures, geography, and important life lessons like patience and caring for the environment.

Season 14 (2010)

Season 14 mostly featured episodes that were shown before, from Seasons 10 and 11. It was still considered a separate season.

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249a 1a "Gift of the Dinos" October 4, 2010 (2010-10-04)
Barney reminds BJ and Riff that Christmas is about more than just gifts.
250a 2a "Riff's Musical Zoo" October 5, 2010 (2010-10-05)
Riff creates a musical zoo using instruments that sound like animals.
251a 3a "The Magic Caboose" October 6, 2010 (2010-10-06)
Barney takes the kids on an imaginary journey to new places.
252a 4a "Movement" October 7, 2010 (2010-10-07)
BJ and Baby Bop help Barney stretch his muscles for a footrace.
253a 5a "Pistachio" October 8, 2010 (2010-10-08)
Barney learns about eating healthy snacks.
254a 6a "Bop 'til You Drop" October 11, 2010 (2010-10-11)
Barney helps Baby Bop be less bossy with her friends.
255a 7a "Little Red Rockin' Hood" October 12, 2010 (2010-10-12)
Barney tells a musical version of Little Red Riding Hood.
256a 8a "Butterflies" October 13, 2010 (2010-10-13)
The gang helps Baby Bop find her pet caterpillar.
257a 9a "China" October 14, 2010 (2010-10-14)
BJ prepares for a visit from his pen pal from China.
258a 10a "Rabbits" October 15, 2010 (2010-10-15)
BJ plays detective to find out who is eating Baby Bop's snacks.

Videos

Many Barney & Friends episodes and special shows were also released on home video. This allowed children to watch their favorite Barney adventures anytime they wanted.

The Barney and the Backyard Gang Videos

Before the TV show, Barney starred in a series of direct-to-video movies called Barney and the Backyard Gang. These videos were released from 1988 to 1991 and introduced Barney to many families.

  • 1988: The Backyard Show
  • 1989: "Three Wishes", "A Day at the Beach"
  • 1990: Waiting for Santa, Campfire Sing-Along, Barney Goes to School
  • 1991: Barney In Concert, Rock with Barney

Barney & Friends Episodes on Home Video

Many episodes from the TV series were also released on video. This allowed kids to re-watch their favorite lessons and songs. Some popular titles included:

  • Barney's Birthday (1992)
  • Barney's Best Manners (1993)
  • Barney Rhymes with Mother Goose (1993)
  • Barney's Exercise Circus (1996)
  • Barney's Making New Friends (1995)
  • A to Z with Barney (1998)
  • Barney's Halloween Party (1998)
  • Barney Songs From The Park (2003)
  • Barney's Colorful World (2004)
  • Barney Let's Go To The Farm (2005)

Direct-to-Video Specials and Films

Besides TV episodes, Barney also starred in special direct-to-video movies and films that weren't part of the regular TV series. These often had longer stories and new adventures.

  • Barney Safety
  • Come On Over To Barney's House
  • Let's Go To The Zoo
  • The Land of Make Believe
  • Can You Sing That Song?
  • Barney Live In New York City (1994)
  • Barney's Big Surprise (1998)
  • Barney's Great Adventure (1998) - This was Barney's first movie shown in theaters!
  • Barney's Night Before Christmas (1999)
  • Barney's Super Singing Circus (2000)
  • Barney's Beach Party (2002)

Videos in Other Languages

Barney's lessons were loved all around the world! Many videos were released in different languages, helping children everywhere learn and grow.

  • Spanish Language Videos: Titles like El Castillo Musical de Barney (Barney's Musical Castle) and La Gran Sorpresa de Barney (Barney's Big Surprise) were available.
  • Hebrew Language Videos: Videos such as Let's Imagine with Barney and Happy Birthday! helped kids learn in Hebrew.
  • Korean Language Videos: Collections like Barney & Friends Classic Collection were released for Korean-speaking audiences.