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Ryan's Mystery Playdate
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Created by
  • Albie Hecht
  • PocketWatch, Inc.
Based on Ryan ToysReview
Directed by Adam Weissman
Starring
Voices of
  • Gibson Collins
  • Bradley William Smith
Opening theme "Who Will It Be?", performed by Ryan ToysReview
Ending theme "Who Will It Be?"
Country of origin United States
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 61 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Albie Hecht & Chris M. Williams
  • Shion Kaji and Loann Kaji
Editor(s) Jeff Murphy
Katie Boyum
Camera setup Single camera
Running time 24 minutes (11-minute segments)
Production company(s) PocketWatch, Inc.
Sunlight Entertainment LLC
Distributor PocketWatch, Inc.
Release
Original network Nickelodeon
Picture format 1080i (16:9 HDTV)
Original release April 19, 2019 (2019-04-19) – present

Ryan's Mystery Playdate is a fun American live-action TV show for kids. It was made by a company called PocketWatch, Inc.. The show is based on the super popular Ryan's World YouTube channel. Ryan's YouTube channel teamed up with PocketWatch in 2017. The first 20 episodes of the show came out in the United States on Nick Jr. on April 19, 2019.

To make the TV show feel like Ryan's YouTube videos, most of the talking is made up on the spot. Only the parts that connect scenes and explain challenges are written down. This makes the show feel very natural and exciting!

Discover Ryan's Playdate Adventures

This TV series is all about Ryan, his parents, and two cool animated friends: Gus the Gummy Gator and Combo Panda. In each episode, Ryan takes on different physical challenges and solves puzzles where he has to unbox things. It's always a surprise to see who or what his mystery playdate will be!

How Ryan's Show Was Made

The first 20 episodes of Ryan's Mystery Playdate were announced on February 14, 2019. This was part of Nickelodeon's plans for new shows that year. Because the show was so popular, it was quickly given the green light for more episodes!

New Seasons and More Episodes

  • On April 24, 2019, the show was renewed for a second season. This added 20 more episodes, bringing the total to 40.
  • Then, on February 24, 2020, a third season was announced, also with 20 new episodes. This made a grand total of 60 episodes for the series!
  • On December 16, 2020, it was shared that the show would be shown in many other countries around the world. This included places like the Middle East on channels like e-Junior and Spacetoon.

Episode Guide

Want to know more about the episodes? Here's a quick look at the seasons and some of the exciting playdates Ryan has had!

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 20 April 19, 2019 (2019-04-19) September 20, 2019 (2019-09-20)
2 20 September 30, 2019 (2019-09-30) February 20, 2020 (2020-02-20)
3 20 March 30, 2020 (2020-03-30) TBA

Season 1 (2019)

No. Title Original air date Prod.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1 "Ryan's Kickin' Playdate/Ryan's Viral Playdate" April 19, 2019 (2019-04-19) 101 1.00
Guest stars: Kieran Tamondong (Karate Blackbelt), Randy Word (Sensei), Mar Mar (YouTuber)
2 "Ryan's Kick-Flipping Playdate/Ryan's Experimental Playdate" April 20, 2019 (2019-04-20) 102 0.72
Guest stars: Tony Hawk (Skateboarder), Kate Biberdorf (Chemist)
3 "Ryan’s Super Playdate/Ryan’s Tricky Playdate" April 26, 2019 (2019-04-26) 103 0.69
Guest stars: Cooper Barnes (as Captain Man from Henry Danger), Murray SawChuck (Magician)
7 "Ryan’s Rockin' Playdate/Ryan’s Out-Of-This World Playdate" May 27, 2019 (2019-05-27) 107 0.88
Guest stars: Xander Marsden (Guitar Player), Alyssa Carson (Astronaut)
19 "Ryan's Winning Playdate/Ryan's Musical Playdate" September 18, 2019 (2019-09-18) 118 0.62
Guest stars: Brandi Chastain (Soccer Player), Claire Ryann (Credited as Claire Crosby) (Singer)

Season 2 (2019–20)

No. Title Original air date Prod.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1 "Ryan's Family Playdate/Ryan's Brave Playdate" September 30, 2019 (2019-09-30) 201 0.60
Guest stars: Rita Mitchell, Mirthell Mitchell, Shiloh Mitchell, Shasha Mitchell, Sinead Mitchell, Shalom Mitchell (Onyx Family), Frank Lew Knopp (Navy SEAL)
6 "Ryan's Golden Playdate/Ryan's Free Fallin' Playdate" October 28, 2019 (2019-10-28) 206 0.54
Guest stars: Gabby Douglas (Olympic artistic gymnast), Joseph Webb (Skydiver)
9 "Ryan's Legendary Playdate/Ryan's Master Handed Playdate" October 31, 2019 (2019-10-31) 212 0.49
Guest stars: Dave Grohl (himself), Matias Farias (Shadow puppeteer)
10 "Ryan's Merry Playdate" December 2, 2019 (2019-12-02) 213 0.57
Guest stars: Shayne Sutphen (Elf), Phil Moore (Wrapping Rapper), Liam Haynes (Jack Frost), Katherine Kivinski, Tehilla Alphonso, Jacquain Sloan, Samuel Jung (Carolers), Jack Leb, Maxwell Gabriel, Stone Henry Eisel, Scarlett Tucker, Hudson Tucker, Morgan Sutphen, Beaux Blasman, River Blasman (Snowball Fight Kids), Rosanna Pansino (herself), Emma Kaji, Kate Kaji (Twin Cookie Eaters), Ed Taylor (Santa Claus)
26 "Ryan's Pinned Playdate" February 17, 2020 (2020-02-17) 205A 0.84
Guest star: Braun Strowman (WWE Superstar)

Season 3 (2020–21)

No. Title Original air date Prod.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1 "Ryan's Slithering Playdate" March 30, 2020 (2020-03-30) 301A 0.48
Guest star: Jules Sylvester (Jules of the Jungle)
9 "Ryan's Masked Playdate" May 8, 2020 (2020-05-08) 305A 0.67
Guest stars: Abraham Elijah Pedraja (Luchador), Robert Fimbrez (Luchador)
15 "Ryan's Jurassic Playdate" June 26, 2020 (2020-06-26) 311 0.66
Guest stars: Nathan Smith (Paleontologist), Craig Robinson (Actor Comedian), Phil Moore (Veloci-rapper), Manny Haque (Dino Costume)
22 "Ryan's Chatterin' Playdate" July 8, 2020 (2020-07-08) 312B 0.51
Guest star: Darci Lynne (Ventriloquist)
33 "Ryan's Tacklin' Playdate" January 4, 2021 (2021-01-04) 320A 0.29
Guest star: Aaron Donald (Football Defensive Player)

Special Episodes

Sometimes, Ryan has extra special playdates!

Title Original air date Prod.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
"Ryan's Christmas Time Special!" December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04) 999 0.40
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