List of programs broadcast by Universal Kids facts for kids

Universal Kids is a TV channel that shows fun and exciting programs for kids and families. It used to be called Sprout and mostly showed cartoons for younger children. Now, Universal Kids has a mix of shows, from animated adventures to live-action challenges, for kids aged 2 to 12. This list tells you about the shows that are on the channel now and some of the cool ones that used to air.

Shows You Can Watch Now

Universal Kids has a bunch of awesome shows that are still airing! Some of these are shows made just for the channel, and others are popular shows they've bought from other companies.

Original Shows

These are shows that Universal Kids (or Sprout) helped create!

Animated Adventures

Universal Kids has some great animated shows, especially from DreamWorks Animation Television. These shows are often reruns, meaning they've been shown before, but they're still super fun to watch!

• DreamWorks Dragons: Join Hiccup and Toothless on their amazing adventures in the world of dragons!
• Dinotrux: Imagine if dinosaurs were also construction vehicles! That's Dinotrux, where half-dinosaur, half-truck creatures build and battle.
• Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh: Follow the hilarious adventures of a human girl named Tip and her alien friend Oh.
• Trolls: The Beat Goes On!: Get ready to sing and dance with Poppy, Branch, and all your favorite Trolls!

Shows for Younger Kids

Universal Kids also has special animated shows for its younger viewers, often from the time it was called Sprout.

• Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave: Three friends go on adventures and learn new things, always asking "What shall we do next?"
• Floogals: Three tiny aliens explore Earth and try to understand how human "hoomans" do things.
• Remy & Boo: A girl named Remy and her super-powered, squishy pink best friend, Boo, have fun adventures together.

Acquired Shows

These are popular shows that Universal Kids gets from other companies to show on their channel.

Animated Fun

• Polly Pocket: Join Polly, a tiny girl with a magical locket, as she shrinks down for big adventures.

Preschool Favorites

• Masha and the Bear: A mischievous little girl named Masha and her kind bear friend have many funny adventures.
• Cocomelon: This show is full of catchy songs and bright animations that help little ones learn about letters, numbers, and more.

Short and Sweet Shows

Sometimes, Universal Kids airs very short programs, like quick music videos or little lessons.

• Babble Bop!: These are short, musical videos designed to get young kids moving and learning.

Shows That Used to Air

Over the years, Universal Kids and Sprout have shown many different programs. Here are some of the memorable ones that are no longer airing.

Original Shows from the Channel

These shows were made especially for Universal Kids or Sprout.

Animated Adventures

• All Hail King Julien: A funny show about the crazy adventures of King Julien, the lemur from the Madagascar movies.
• The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show: Travel through time with the super-smart dog Mr. Peabody and his adopted boy, Sherman.
• The Adventures of Puss in Boots: The swashbuckling cat from Shrek has his own exciting adventures.
• Where's Waldo?: Based on the famous puzzle books, this show follows Waldo and Wenda on their global travels.
• The Land Before Time: Join Littlefoot and his dinosaur friends as they explore their prehistoric world.

Live-Action Challenges and Fun

Universal Kids also had live-action shows where real kids (and sometimes adults!) competed or learned new things.

• Top Chef Junior: Young, talented chefs compete in cooking challenges.
• The Noise: A game show where kids have to stay super quiet to win!
• Beat the Clock: Teams race against the clock to complete silly and fun challenges.
• American Ninja Warrior Junior: Kids tackle a tough obstacle course, just like the grown-up ninjas!
• Team Ninja Warrior: Teams of ninjas (including some from the adult show) race through the course.

Preschool Favorites (Original)

Many beloved shows for younger kids were created by Sprout.

• Pajanimals: Four puppet friends sing songs and learn about bedtime routines.
• Noodle and Doodle: Two friends use their imaginations to create crafts and snacks.
• The Chica Show: A girl and her chicken puppet friend, Chica, learn about feelings and friendship.
• Astroblast!: A group of animal friends runs a smoothie bar in space.
• Super Wings: Jett, a friendly airplane, delivers packages around the world and helps kids solve problems.
• Clangers: Little mouse-like creatures live on a moon-like planet and communicate with whistles.
• Nina's World: A young girl named Nina learns about different cultures and places with her toy friends.
• Dot.: A curious and tech-savvy girl named Dot explores the world around her.
• The Ollie & Moon Show: Two cat friends, Ollie and Moon, travel the world and learn about different cultures.
• Norman Picklestripes: Norman, a friendly forest creature, helps his animal friends with their problems.

Acquired Shows That Used to Air

Universal Kids and Sprout also aired many popular shows that were made by other companies.

Animated Shows (Acquired)

• Inspector Gadget: The clumsy but clever inspector and his niece Penny fight crime.
• Totally Spies!: Three teenage girls secretly work as spies, balancing school with saving the world.
• Mighty Mike: A pug named Mike tries to protect his house from raccoons and other animals.
• Powerbirds: Two pet birds turn into superheroes to protect their city.

Live-Action Shows (Acquired)

• Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street: Gortimer and his friends discover magical and mysterious things on their street.
• The Next Step: A group of talented dancers trains and competes at a dance studio.
• Little Big Shots: Amazing kids show off their incredible talents.
• Officially Amazing: This show features people attempting and breaking Guinness World Records.
• Mako Mermaids: Three mermaids must learn to live on land after losing their powers.
• The Voice Kids: Young singers compete in a singing competition, with celebrity coaches.
• Find Me in Paris: A ballet dancer from 1905 is accidentally transported to modern-day Paris.
• Just Add Magic: Three best friends find a magical cookbook and use recipes to solve mysteries.

Preschool Shows (Acquired)

Many classic and beloved preschool shows found a home on Sprout.

• Pingu: A mischievous penguin has adventures in the snowy Antarctic.
• Kipper: A friendly dog and his animal friends have simple, sweet adventures.
• Fireman Sam: Fireman Sam and his team keep the town of Pontypandy safe.
• Play with Me Sesame: Favorite Sesame Street characters play games and sing songs with viewers.
• Fifi and the Flowertots: Fifi and her friends live in a colorful garden.
• Roary the Racing Car: A young racing car learns about friendship and teamwork.
• The Wiggles: The famous Australian singing group performs songs and dances for kids.
• Chloe's Closet: Chloe discovers new worlds and costumes in her magical closet.
• LazyTown: Sportacus, a superhero, encourages kids to be active and eat healthy.
• Poppy Cat: Poppy Cat and her friends go on imaginary adventures.
• Justin Time: Justin and his imaginary friends travel through time to learn about history.
• Sarah and Duck: A girl named Sarah and her best friend, Duck, explore the world.
• Go Jetters: Four heroes travel the world and learn about famous landmarks.

Shows from PBS Kids

Before Universal Kids, Sprout used to air many popular shows that also aired on PBS Kids.

• Boohbah: Five colorful, bouncy creatures encourage kids to move and play.
• Jay Jay the Jet Plane: A young jet plane and his friends learn about flying and friendship.
• Bob the Builder: Bob and his team of construction vehicles work together to build and fix things.
• Barney & Friends: The friendly purple dinosaur teaches kids about sharing and caring.
• Dragon Tales: Two siblings visit a magical land where they fly on dragons.
• Thomas & Friends: Thomas the Tank Engine and his train friends have adventures on the island of Sodor.
• Make Way for Noddy: Noddy, a wooden toy, solves problems in Toyland.
• Sesame Street: The classic show with Big Bird, Elmo, and many other characters who teach kids about letters, numbers, and life.
• Teletubbies: Four colorful characters explore their magical world.
• Caillou: A curious four-year-old boy learns about the world around him.
• Super Why!: Four superhero friends jump into storybooks to solve problems.
• Sid the Science Kid: Sid, a curious preschooler, explores scientific concepts.

Special Programming Blocks

The Sprout channel also had special "blocks" of programming, which were like mini-shows or segments that played between the main cartoons.

• The Birthday Show: Kids could send in their birthdays to be celebrated on TV!
• The Good Night Show: A calming block of programming to help kids wind down before bedtime.
• Sprout Sharing Show: This block encouraged kids to share their drawings and creations.
• The Sunny Side Up Show: A live morning show with hosts and puppets who interacted with viewers.
• Wiggly Waffle: A morning block featuring songs and segments from The Wiggles.