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Beginnings and Formation (1988-Beyond): The company's origins traces its beginnings to when Barney & Friends became a huge success. Barney & Friends was owned and produced by The Lyons Group, a company that was owned by Richard C. Leach, who previously produced its predecessor, Barney & The Backyard Gang. Both series were created by Sheryl Leach, the daughter-in-law of Richard. In 1994, Richard Leach had begun production on a new series titled Wishbone, which was produced by Big Feats! Entertainment. Because of the emerging video business, it led to the creation of Lyrick Studios, which was formed under its parent company Lyrick Corporation. Richard Leach's vision for Lyrick Studios was to expand the offerings of quality children's entertainment products. Both The Lyons Group and Big Feats! Entertainment and Lyrick Studios. Barney & Friends is an American children's television series targeted at children aged 2–7, created by Sheryl Leach. The series first aired on PBS on April 6, 1992 and features Barney, a purple anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus rex who conveys educational messages through songs and small dance routines with a friendly, huggable and optimistic attitude. Barney & Friends is The School Sets served as the original live-action setting for Barney & Friends from Season 1 until Season 6 Only at PBS on April 6, 1992-April 14, 2000 and Despite the continuity of the series remaining the same, the look of the school changed throughout the seasons. For the first two seasons of the TV Series, the school set was located at ColorDynamics at Greenville Avenue & Bethany Drive in Allen, Texas, for Season 3, the school sets were relocated to the The Studios in Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, U.S. with the addition of the new treehouse building set and some more changes and look evolution, and for Season 4, still in the same studio building Season 3 was filmed on, the set it was redesigned and renovated to have it take place at the new school and treehouse building with the new design and look in the next new location until Season 6. An early version of the School Sets debuted in Barney Goes to School, with some props being used later for the series. In April 2000, the live-action setting was successfully finished by after filming on the last Barney Home Video, Barney's Super Singing Circus, the very last home videos to fully use and utilize the sets, were successfully finished.

Season 7-onwards with New 2D Animation Premieres Only at PBS Kids on June 21, 2001-onwards: Barney & Friends (No Arguments and No Musical Numbers and No Chaos and No Pranks and No Other Chaos and No Other Pranks and No Sports and No Volleyballs and No Beach Volleyballs and No Other Volleyballs and No Other Beach Volleyballs and No Beach Sports Activities and No Other Beach Sports Activities and No Bullies and No Other Bullies and No Bands and No Other Bands and No Villains and No Other Villains and No Rainy Days and No Other Rainy Days and No Rainy Nights and No Other Rainy Nights and No Surfings and No Other Surfings and No Groundeds and No Other Groundeds and No Other Arguments and No Other Musical Numbers and No DJs and No Other DJs and No Singings and No Other Singings and No Scares and No Other Scares and No Dysfunctionals and No Other Dysfunctionals and No Horror Franchises and No Other Horror Franchises and No Other World Wars and No Nuclear Wars and No Other Nuclear Wars and No Crashes and No Other Crashes and No Toughs and No Other Toughs and No Slapsticks and No Other Slapsticks and No Competitions and No Other Competitions and No Talent Shows and No Other Talent Shows and No Darks and No Other Darks) - Season 7-onwards with New 2D Animation Premieres Only at PBS Kids on June 21, 2001-onwards by Bob West is Return The Voice of Barney [Barney are all successfully both BJ and Baby Bop's Father]: the main character, a two hundred million year friendly 6-foot purple tyrannosaurus-rex are BJ and Baby Bop's Father (Late 90's in 1997 Fully 2D Cartoon Forms by PBS Kids Television Animation and 7th Level, Inc. on September 6, 1999 - onwards are both Fully 2D Animation Filming), Patty Wirtz is Return The Voice of BJ [BJ are all successfully both Barney's Son]: A seven-year-old yellow Protoceratops, BJ has been on the show since September 27, 1993. He is the older brother of Baby Bop, calls "Sissy" and He wears a red baseball cap and red sneakers are all both Barney's Son (Late 90's in 1997 Fully 2D Cartoon Forms by PBS Kids Television Animation and 7th Level, Inc. on September 6, 1999 - onwards are both Fully 2D Animation Filming), Julie Johnson is Return The Voice of Baby Bop [Baby Bop are all successfully both Barney's Daughter]: A green Triceratops, who was originally two years old, but turned three in "Look at Me, I'm 3!" are all both Barney's Daughter (Late 90's in 1997 Fully 2D Cartoon Forms by PBS Kids Television Animation and 7th Level, Inc. on September 6, 1999 - onwards are both Fully 2D Animation Filming), Billy West is Return The Voice of Bugs Bunny [Bugs Bunny are all successfully both Barney's First Brother] (Fully 2D Cartoon Forms by Warner Bros. Televison Animation and 7th Level, Inc. on September 6, 1999 - onwards are both Fully 2D Animation Filming), Kath Soucie is Return The Voice of Lola Bunny [Lola Bunny are all successfully both Barney's Sister] (Fully 2D Cartoon Forms by Warner Bros. Televison Animation and 7th Level, Inc. on September 6, 1999 - onwards are both Fully 2D Animation Filming), Dee Bradley Baker is The Voice of Daffy Duck [Daffy Duck are all successfully both Barney's Second Brother] (Fully 2D Cartoon Forms by Warner Bros. Televison Animation and 7th Level, Inc. on September 6, 1999 - onwards are both Fully 2D Animation Filming), Barney's House in Barney's Looney Tuneland and Neighborhoods and Beaches on Tropical Caribbean Vacations in Barney's Looney Tuneland are all both Fully 2D Cartoon Forms by PBS Kids Television Animation and Warner Bros. Televison Animation and 7th Level, Inc. on September 6, 1999 - onwards are both Fully 2D Animation Filming.

Barney & the Backyard Gang[]

The Backyard Show (August 29, 1988)

Three Wishes (December 10, 1988)

A Day at the Beach (February 24, 1989)

Waiting for Santa (May 11, 1990)

Campfire Sing-Along (June 8, 1990)

Barney Goes to School (August 15, 1990)

Barney in Concert (July 29, 1991)

Rock with Barney (August 1, 1991)

Barney & Friends and other Barney videos[]

Barney's Magical Musical Adventure (August 2, 1992)

Barney's Birthday (September 2, 1992)

Barney's Best Manners (February 4, 1993)

Barney Rhymes with Mother Goose (May 26, 1993)

Barney's Home Sweet Homes (August 25, 1993)

Love to Read, with Barney (December 19, 1993)

Let's Pretend with Barney (January 19, 1994)

Barney's Alphabet Zoo (April 27, 1994)

Barney Live! in New York City (August 3, 1994)

Imagination Island (October 4, 1994)

Barney's Families are Special (February 7, 1995)

Barney Safety (April 11, 1995)

Barney's Making New Friends (August 8, 1995)

Riding in Barney's Car (September 26, 1995)

Barney Songs (November 7, 1995)

Barney's All Aboard for Sharing (January 23, 1996)

Barney's Talent Show (March 26, 1996)

Barney's Fun & Games (May 21, 1996)

Barney's Exercise Circus / Barney's Parade of Numbers (July 2, 1996)

Barney's 1-2-3-4 Seasons (August 6, 1996)

Once Upon a Time (November 5, 1996)

Barney's Sense-Sational Day (January 14, 1997)

Barney's Colors & Shapes (March 18, 1997)

Barney's Musical Scrapbook (May 6, 1997)

Camp WannaRunnaRound (July 8, 1997)

Barney's Adventure Bus (September 2, 1997)

Barney's Stu-u-upendous Puzzle Fun! (September 11, 1997)

Barney's Good Day, Good Night (November 1, 1997)

It's Time for Counting (January 13, 1998)

Down on Barney's Farm (February 12, 1998)

Barney in Outer Space (March 17, 1998)

My Party with Barney (April 10, 1998)

Barney's Big Surprise (May 19, 1998)

Barney's Halloween Party (August 18, 1998)

Good Clean Fun / Oh Brother, She's My Sister (November 3, 1998)

Sing & Dance with Barney (January 12, 1999)

What a World We Share (March 9, 1999)

Walk Around the Block with Barney (May 4, 1999)

Let's Play School (July 27, 1999)

Barney's Night Before Christmas (September 28, 1999)

Barney's Rhyme Time Rhythm (December 21, 1999)

More Barney Songs (December 28, 1999)

Barney's Super Singing Circus (last filmed from August 9 to 20, 1999 at The Studios in Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, U.S) Bob Singleton as a musical director (May 16, 2000)

Episodes[]

Season 1 (1992)[]

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Title Educational theme Cast of children Original air date Prod.code 
1 1 "The Queen of Make Believe" Imagination Michael

Min Shawn Tina

April 6, 1992 101
Min becomes the "Queen of Make Believe" and Barney shows the kids different ways to use their imaginations.

Note: First appearances of Min, Shawn, Michael, Tina, and the Barney Bag.

2 2 "My Family's Just Right for Me" Family members Derek

Kathy Luci Michael Tina

April 7, 1992 102
Kathy is sad because her family is too small. Barney and the kids explore what make families wonderful.

Note: First appearances of Derek, Luci, Kathy and Baby Bop.

3 3 "Playing It Safe" Safety Derek

Kathy Luci Min

April 8, 1992 103
Barney, Baby Bop, and the kids learn all about safety from traffic lights to dealing with strangers.
4 4 "Hop to It!" Exercise Luci

Michael Min Tina

April 9, 1992 104
Tina is upset that she cannot do a basketball trick as well as her sister Luci. Barney and his friends learn about exercise.
5 5 "Eat, Drink and Be Healthy!" Eating healthy foods Luci

Michael Shawn Tina

April 10, 1992 105
Barney and his friends learn about the four food groups and how healthy food is good for one's body.
6 6 "Four Seasons Day" Seasons Luci

Michael Min Shawn

April 13, 1992 106
Barney and the kids enjoy the fun of all four seasons in one day.
7 7 "The Treasure of Rainbow Beard" Colors

Shapes

Derek

Kathy Michael Min

April 14, 1992 107
When "Rainbow Beard the Pirate" sends the group on a treasure hunt, Barney and friends explore the colors and shapes around everyone.
8 8 "Going Places!" Transportation Derek

Kathy Michael Min (cameo) Tina

April 15, 1992 108
After Min leaves for a trip to her grandmother's house, Barney takes the kids on a trip to "Imagination City".
9 9 "Caring Means Sharing" Sharing Derek

Kathy Min Shawn

April 16, 1992 109
When Kathy and Min fight over whose turn it is to play with Barney, their purple friend shows them that sharing is wonderful.
10 10 "Down on Barney's Farm" Farm animals Derek

Luci Shawn Tina

April 17, 1992 110
Barney and his friends take a make believe trip to Farmer Henderson's Farm (the playground with farm props) and learn about different farm animals.
11 11 "What's That Shadow?" Dealing with fears Derek

Kathy Min Shawn

April 20, 1992 111
After a storm drives the kids inside, Barney helps them chase their fears of things away. Shawn gets over his fear of dogs by meeting Min's puppy.
12 12 "Happy Birthday, Barney!"

"Barney's Birthday"

Birthdays Derek (cameo)

Kathy Luci (cameo) Michael (cameo) Min Shawn Tina

April 21, 1992 112
It's Barney's birthday, and the kids throw a birthday party for him.
13 13 "Alphabet Soup!" Alphabet

Letters

Derek

Kathy Min Tina

April 22, 1992 113
To help Kathy and Min learn how to read, Derek writes a mystery word, one letter at a time. As he does this, Barney and the kids do activities and sing songs using each letter.
14 14 "Our Earth, Our Home" The environment Derek

Luci Michael Tina

April 23, 1992 114
It's Earth Week at school, and Barney teaches his friends about ways to save the Earth.
15 15 "Let's Help Mother Goose!"

"Barney Rhymes with Mother Goose"

Mother Goose rhymes Kathy

Michael Min Shawn

April 24, 1992 115
When a bookworm is eating Mother Goose's book, Barney and his friends help her rewrite her famous rhymes.
16 16 "Be a Friend" Friendship Derek

Kathy Michael Min (cameo) Tosha

April 27, 1992 116
When a new girl named Tosha comes to school, Barney and the others learn about friendship. Derek and Michael disagree about who gets to keep a picture of Barney they made together, however.

Note: First appearance of Tosha.

17 17 "I Just Love Bugs" Bugs and insects Derek

Luci Michael Tina

April 28, 1992 117
Things have gone buggy as Barney and the kids learn about bugs and insects.
18 18 "When I Grow Up..." Jobs Derek

Kathy Min Shawn

April 29, 1992 118
Shawn is scared to get a job when he grows up, so Barney and his friends use pretend play to show how jobs aren't scary, and can even be fun.
19 19 "1-2-3-4-5 Senses!" The five senses Derek (cameo)

Kathy Luci Michael Tina

April 30, 1992 119
When Luci's blind friend Patty arrives, Barney and the kids learn about the five senses and how they help everyone explore the world.
20 20 "Practice Makes Music" Music

Musical instruments

Luci

Michael Tina Tosha

May 1, 1992 120
Michael is nervous and anxious about performing at a concert in the evening. Barney and his friends learn about various music styles, instruments, and that a little practice goes a long way.
21 21 "Hi, Neighbor!" Neighborhoods Derek

Luci Shawn Tina

May 4, 1992 121
Barney and his friends explore their neighborhoods through pretend play. They even take Baby Bop through pretend neighborhood buildings.
22 22 "A Camping We Will Go!" Camping

Forest safety

Kathy

Luci Michael Min Tosha

May 5, 1992 122
When the kids want to go camping, Barney takes them on a camping trip, using the playground as their campsite.
23 23 "A Splash Party, Please"

"Barney's Best Manners"

Practicing good manners Derek

Michael Min Tina

May 6, 1992 123
Barney and his friends learn how manners are important while having an after school picnic.
24 24 "Carnival of Numbers" Numbers Kathy

Luci Shawn Tosha

May 7, 1992 124
Barney puts on a "Carnival of Numbers" for his friends so they can have fun with numbers.
25 25 "A World of Music" Countries

Music around the world

Derek

Luci Min Shawn

May 8, 1992 125
After learning about different countries on a globe, Barney takes the kids on a trip to visit his friends in Scotland, Israel, Africa, China, and Mexico.
26 26 "Doctor Barney is Here!" Good healthy habits Derek

Kathy Michael Tosha

May 11, 1992 126
Kathy is scared to go to the doctor, so Barney and the others take her on a pretend doctor visit. Barney teaches the kids "The Feel Good Rules".
27 27 "Oh, What a Day!" Feelings and emotions Luci

Min Shawn Tina

May 12, 1992 127
Tina is having a bad day after losing her kitten, so Barney and the kids try to cheer her up.
28 28 "Home Sweet Homes" Homes for animals and people Kathy

Michael Tina Tosha

May 13, 1992 128
Barney and his friends learn all about different homes for people and animals.
29 29 "Hola, Mexico!" Mexico Derek

Luci Min Shawn

May 14, 1992 129
After Luci receives a letter from her grandfather, Barney and the kids decide to have a fiesta in the classroom.
30 30 "Everyone is Special" Being special Derek

Kathy Luci Michael Min Shawn Tina Tosha

May 15, 1992 130
Barney receives a surprise in the mail and shows his friends how being themselves is important.

Season 2 (1993)[]

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Title Educational theme Cast of children Original air date Prod.code 
31 1 "Falling for Autumn!" Autumn David

Michael Shawn Tina Tosha

September 27, 1993 201
Barney and friends have fun celebrating fall and preparing for a school "Fall Festival".
32 2 "Grandparents are Grand!" Grandparents Derek

Kathy Min Tina

September 28, 1993 202
When Derek's granddad and Kathy's nana visit the school, Barney and the kids learn how grandparents are special people.
33 3 "May I Help You?" Helping others Derek

Min Shawn Tosha

September 29, 1993 203
The kids take Barney and Baby Bop through a pretend day at school.
34 4 "Red, Blue and Circles Too!" Colors

Shapes

Kathy

Michael Tina Tosha

September 30, 1993 204
Tosha places Barney in a cardboard jack-in-the-box. Barney and the kids make paintings with sponges to accommodate Tina, who has broken her arm. Barney teaches Baby Bop how to form a circle, square, and triangle, then everyone plays with hula hoops. Michael demonstrates mixing colors for the others. Everyone searches for items of a certain color, then they perform a flag march.
35 5 "Honk! Honk! A Goose on the Loose!" Mother Goose rhymes Derek

Julie Min Shawn

October 1, 1993 205
When Mother Goose's goose, Clarence, goes missing, Barney and the kids help her find him.

Note: First appearance of Julie.

36 6 "Hoo's in the Forest?" Forest animals

Animal sounds

Kathy

Michael Tina Tosha

October 4, 1993 206
Barney takes his friends to a forest and teaches them about different animals.
37 7 "I Can Do That!" Trying new things Derek

Kathy Min Shawn

October 5, 1993 207
Barney, Baby Bop, and the kids show off things that they can do.
38 8 "Grown-Ups for a Day!" Jobs Derek

Min Shawn Tina

October 6, 1993 208
Barney and his friends explore different careers through pretend play.
39 9 "Picture This!" Arts and crafts Julie

Michael Shawn Tosha

October 7, 1993 209
Barney and the kids have fun with art. Author Tomie dePaola visits.
40 10 "Look at Me, I'm 3!" Things associated with 3 Derek

Julie Kathy Tina

October 8, 1993 210
Baby Bop celebrates her third birthday and Barney throws a birthday party for her with things that do with the number 3.

Note: First appearance of BJ.

41 11 "The Exercise Circus!"

"Barney's Exercise Circus"

Exercise

Circus

Derek

Michael Min Tina Tosha Luci (guest)

October 11, 1993 211
Barney and friends perform in their own "Exercise Circus".

Note: Final appearance of Luci.

42 12 "My Favorite Things" Favorite things David

Kathy Min Shawn

October 12, 1993 212
When Kathy and the others bring teddy bears to school, Barney and the kids have fun with some of their favorite things.

Note: First appearance of David.

43 13 "The Dentist Makes Me Smile" Dental hygiene Derek

Kathy Shawn Tosha

October 13, 1993 213
Shawn feels a loose tooth, so Barney and the kids learn about teeth and how to take care of them, and stage a pretend dentist visit to make him less worried about visiting the dentist.
44 14 "Stop, Look and Be Safe!" Safety Derek

Michael Tina Tosha

October 14, 1993 214
Barney and friends learn about different safety rules including ones about crossing streets and playing on the playground.
45 15 "An Adventure in Make-Believe"

"Let's Pretend with Barney"

Imagination David

Min Shawn

October 15, 1993 215
BJ needs to save a princess in a make-believe jungle. Barney and the kids show him how to use his imagination.
46 16 "The Alphabet Zoo"

"Barney's Alphabet Zoo"

Alphabet

Zoo animals

Derek

Jason Julie Shawn Tina

October 18, 1993 216
Using letters from A to Z, Barney and his friends set up an "Animal Alphabet Zoo". Julie's aunt Molly visits the classroom.

Note: First appearance of Jason.

47 17 "Having Tens of Fun!"

"Barney's Parade of Numbers"

Things associated with 10 Kathy

Michael Min Tosha

October 19, 1993 217
Barney's friend Mr. Tenagain comes to visit and the gang has fun with the number 10.

Note: Final appearance of Michael.

48 18 "A Very Special Delivery!"

"Families are Special"

Being special David

Kathy Min Shawn Tosha

October 20, 1993 218
While waiting for Tosha's mother to arrive with a special surprise, Barney and the kids learn about what makes everyone special. Singer Ella Jenkins visits and shares a couple songs with the group.

Note: Final appearance of David.

Season 3 (1995)[]

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Title Educational theme Cast of children Original air date Prod.code 
49 1 "Shawn and the Beanstalk" Plants David

Jason Maria Min Shawn Tosha

February 27, 1995 301
Barney and his friends learn about plants.

Note: First appearances of Maria and the Adventure Screen.

50 2 "If the Shoe Fits..." Shoes Carlos

Juan Julie Min

February 28, 1995 302
BJ and Baby Bop decide that it is time for them to get new shoes. Meanwhile, Barney and the kids learn about various types of shoes.

Note: First appearances of Carlos and Juan.

51 3 "Room for Everyone" Rooms in a house Carlos

Kathy Shawn Tosha

March 1, 1995 303
Barney and his friends pretend to explore different types of rooms in a house.

Note: First appearance of Stella the Storyteller.

52 4 "I Can Be a Firefighter!" Firefighters Jason

Julie Kathy Tosha

March 2, 1995 304
BJ decides that he wants to become a firefighter and announces it to his friends. Firefighter Frank visits the gang and teaches them all about fire safety in the home.
53 5 "Shopping for a Surprise!" Shopping and planning a party Carlos

Julie Min Shawn

March 3, 1995 305
To prepare for a surprise party in the classroom, Barney and Baby Bop shop for different items they will need.
54 6 "Anyway You Slice It" Cultures

Different types of bread

Carlos

Juan Kathy Min

June 7, 1995 306
Barney and his friends check out booths at their school's "International Festival".
55 7 "Twice Is Nice!" Meeting new friends

Working together

Alissa

Ashley Julie Shawn Tosha

June 8, 1995 307
Barney and his friends get to meet some new friends, twin sisters Ashley and Alissa. All of the kids get to know each other better by helping out with a scavenger hunt.

Note: First appearances of Ashley and Alissa.

56 8 "On the Move"

"Barney's Making New Friends"

Friendship Kathy

Kenneth Min Tosha Stephen (cameo) Derek (guest) Tina (guest)

June 9, 1995 308
Barney, BJ, and the other kids welcome Kenneth to their school. Derek and Tina also pay their old friends a visit to make the day complete.

Note: First appearances of Kenneth and Stephen and final appearances of Derek and Tina.

57 9 "A Welcome Home" Adoption Carlos

Jason Julie Min Shawn

June 12, 1995 309
Min looks for someone to adopt a lonely puppy her dog gave birth to. Shawn helps show Barney and the others about homes.
58 10 "Classical Cleanup" Cleaning up

Working together

Jason

Kathy Shawn Stephen (cameo) Tosha

June 13, 1995 310
Baby Bop accidentally makes a huge mess in the classroom. Barney and his friends all pitch in to help her clean up.

Note: First appearance of Mr. Boyd.

59 11 "Our Furry Feathered Fishy Friends" Types of pets and taking care of them Carlos

Julie Kathy Kenneth

July 24, 1995 311
All the kids bring their pets to school for show-and-tell, showing Barney each of them. The kids reinforce the importance of taking care of pets.
60 12 "Gone Fishing!" Underwater creatures

Sharing

Jason

Juan Julie Min

July 25, 1995 312
Barney and his friends learn about the sea and the creatures living there.
61 13 "At Home with Animals" Animal homes Kathy

Kenneth Shawn Tosha

July 26, 1995 313
During a rainstorm, Barney and his friends go to the treehouse to discover a bird's nest. This leads to a lesson on animals and their different types of homes that they live in.
62 14 "It's Raining, It's Pouring..." Rainy day activities Carlos

Jason Min Tosha

July 27, 1995 314
While it is raining outside, Tomie dePaola visits and the kids share what they like to do on a rainy day.
63 15 "Camera Safari" Safari animals Julie

Kathy Min Shawn

July 28, 1995 315
Barney and his friends pretend their playground is a jungle. Baby Bop, however, gets confused between a tiger and a kitty cat, so Barney teaches everyone that there are different species of "cats" living in the world.
64 16 "Who's Who on the Choo Choo?"

"Barney's All Aboard For Sharing"

Trains

Sharing

Juan

Julie Kenneth Tosha

October 2, 1995 316
Barney and his friends keep hearing trains passing through the playground, but they can't seem to get outside in time to see it. Stella the Storyteller visits to tell "The Little Engine That Could".
65 17 "Are We There Yet?"

"Riding In Barney's Car"

Cars

Car safety

Carlos

Kathy Kenneth (cameo) Min Shawn Stephen (cameo)

October 3, 1995 317
The children use their imaginations to make a car for Barney. He goes on some errands and later takes the kids for a car ride.
66 18 "Ship, Ahoy!" Boats

Imagination

Carlos

Jason Kathy Min

October 4, 1995 318
Stella the Storyteller visits to tell them a story about pirates. Barney, Baby Bop, and the kids end up in the story, involving a ship crashing on an island and a search for buried treasure.

Note: Final appearances of Kathy and Jason.

67 19 "Hats Off to BJ!" Hats Juan

Kenneth Shawn Tosha

October 5, 1995 319
BJ announces that he lost his baseball cap, so Barney and his friends help him find a replacement hat. Eventually the group makes him a new baseball cap.

Note: Final appearances of Juan and Kenneth.

68 20 "Up We Go!" Things in the sky Carlos

Julie Min Shawn Tosha

October 6, 1995 320
Barney and the kids learn about all things that fly in the sky. From airplanes and rockets to kites, the group has a "high-flying" good time.

Note: Final appearances of Julie, Carlos, Tosha, Min, and Shawn.

Season 4 (1997)[]

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Title Educational theme Cast of children Original air date Prod.code 
69 1 "First Day of School" What students do for school Ashley

Kristen Maria Stephen

November 3, 1997 401
Barney and the kids visit Stephen's classroom the day before school begins. Baby Bop makes her own school in the treehouse, using Ms. Etta and Scooter's insights of what's going on in the classroom.

Note: First appearances of Kristen, Scooter McNutty, and Miss Etta Kette.

70 2 "Is Everybody Happy?" Feelings and emotions Chip

Kim Kristen Robert

November 4, 1997 402
Baby Bop accidentally breaks Chip's "twinkle tower", which he made for the school carnival. Barney and the kids talk about feelings.

Note: First appearances of Kim, Chip, and Robert.

71 3 "Pennies, Nickels, Dimes" Money Hannah

Kim Robert Stephen

November 5, 1997 403
The gang works together to earn money to buy Goldie (the school goldfish) a plant, a castle, and another fish.

Note: First appearance of Hannah.

72 4 "We've Got Rhythm" Rhythm

Beat

Ashley

Chip Hannah Maria

November 6, 1997 404
Barney and the gang talk about rhythms.
73 5 "Tick Tock Clocks!" Time

Clocks

Chip

Keesha Kristen Stephen

November 7, 1997 405
After Baby Bop is late to meet up with BJ in the treehouse, Barney and the kids help Baby Bop learn to tell time. Dr. TickTock stops by the school to make a special watch for Baby Bop.

Note: First appearance of Keesha.

74 6 "Waiting for Mr. MacRooney" Patience

The postal appearance

Ashley

Chip Maria Robert

November 10, 1997 406
Barney and the kids learn about the postal system, and how to be patient while waiting for mail to arrive.

Note: Final appearance of Maria.

75 7 "Let's Build Together" Building stuff

Working together

Jeff

Keesha Kim Stephen

November 11, 1997 407
Barney and the kids decide to build their own castle.

Note: First appearance of Jeff.

76 8 "It's Tradition" Family traditions Alissa

Ashley Kristen Robert

November 12, 1997 408
The children share each of their family traditions for Barney.
77 9 "A Picture of Health" Being healthy

Doctor check-ups

Curtis

Hannah Kim Stephen

November 13, 1997 409
Barney talks about the value of staying healthy and pretends to give the kids a checkup.
78 10 "Play Ball!" Balls Danny

Hannah Keesha Robert

November 14, 1997 410
Barney and the kids play different kinds of ball games, using Barney's Vend-O-Ball Machine.

Note: First appearance of Danny.

79 11 "A Different Kind of Mystery" Mysteries

Differences

Ashley

Curtis Jeff Kristen

November 17, 1997 411
Barney and the kids investigate a mysterious sound in the classroom.
80 12 "Going on a Bear Hunt" Bears

Helping others

Danny

Keesha Kim Stephen

November 18, 1997 412
Barney and the kids search for Stephen's lost stuffed bear.
81 13 "Let's Eat!" Nutrition

Manners

Ashley

Chip Hannah Robert

November 19, 1997 413
The gang learns about nutrition and different kinds of food, and even learn about good manners when they create their own restaurant.
82 14 "Tree-Mendous Trees" Trees Curtis

Kim Kristen Stephen

November 20, 1997 414
Curtis is upset about playing a tree in a school play. Barney and the kids learn about trees and how they grow.
83 15 "Good, Clean Fun!" Cleanliness Hannah

Jeff Kristen Robert

November 21, 1997 415
Barney teaches the kids a lesson on personal cleanliness.
84 16 "Easy, Breezy Day!" Windy day activities Ashley

Chip Curtis Robert

November 24, 1997 416
Barney and the kids play games that make use of the wind and even take a flight in a hot air balloon without the adventure screen.
85 17 "All Mixed Up" Following directions Danny

Hannah Kim Stephen

November 25, 1997 417
Barney helps out by following directions after the kids' picnic plans are ruined.
86 18 "Oh, Brother...She's My Sister" Siblings (brothers and sisters) Alissa

Ashley Jeff Robert

November 26, 1997 418
BJ and Baby Bop are fighting with each other. Tomie DePaola shares his book "The Baby Sister" and has his sister Maureen come in and convince Baby Bop and BJ that siblings can be good friends.
87 19 "Once a Pond a Time" Pond animals Curtis

Danny Keesha Kristen

November 27, 1997 419
Barney and the kids learn about pond life.
88 20 "E-I-E-I-O" Working on a dairy farm Hannah

Jeff Kim Stephen

November 28, 1997 420
Barney and the kids learn about how a dairy farm works.

Season 5 (1998)[]

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Title Educational theme Cast of children Original air date Prod.code 
89 1 "Books Are Fun!" Fun with books

Self-esteem

Ashley

Curtis Hannah Robert

November 2, 1998 501
Barney and the kids have fun with books from the school library. Curtis decides to work alongside and dress like Booker T. Bookworm, resulting in the group reminding him that everyone is special.

Note: First appearance of Booker T. Bookworm.

90 2 "Trading Places" Separation

Being thankful

Jeff

Keesha Kristen Stephen

November 3, 1998 502
The kids are jealous of one another, as are BJ and Baby Bop. This leads to Barney suggesting that BJ and Baby Bop switch identities for the day. In the end, the kids learn that they should be thankful for what they have.
91 3 "Safety First!" Safety Danny

Emily Kim Robert

November 4, 1998 503
Baby Bop pretends to be a safety officer and instructs everyone on safety rules.

Note: First appearance of Emily.

92 4 "Circle of Friends" Circles Ashley

Hannah Keesha Stephen

November 5, 1998 504
Barney and the kids discusses things that are shaped like circles. BJ gets a stomachache from an overdose of pancakes.
93 5 "The One and Only You" Being special Curtis

Danny Kim Kristen

November 6, 1998 505
Kristen feels lonely because she's an only child and has no siblings, and Barney and the gang try to help her. Kristen learns that it's not the size of her family that matters, but how she's loved.
94 6 "Barney's Band" Musical insrruments Ashley

Jeff Keesha Robert

November 9, 1998 506
The gang learns about musical instruments. Mr. Boyd talks about a planned concert he's in.
95 7 "Try It, You'll Like It!" Dealing with fears

Trying new things

Danny

Emily Hannah Stephen

November 10, 1998 507
When Danny does not know how to make a presentation in class, the gang helps him overcome his fear.
96 8 "Colors All Around" Colors Chip

Curtis Kristen Robert

November 11, 1998 508
Mr. Boyd is unsure what color to paint the hallway. With Barney's color hat, the purple T-Rex and the kids explore different colors.
97 9 "Howdy, Friends!" Cowboys and cowgirls' life Chip

Hannah Jeff Keesha

November 12, 1998 509
Barney and his friends pretend to be cowboys and cowgirls.
98 10 "Seven Days a Week" Days of the week Danny

Emily Kim Robert

November 13, 1998 510
BJ is excited for a camping trip, but he cannot stand waiting for it. Barney and the kids help him plan activities for the days following up to the trip.
99 11 "Hidden Treasures" Ecology Curtis

Keesha Kristen Linda (cameo) Stephen

November 16, 1998 511
Barney turns a treehouse cleaning project into a treasure hunt.

Note: First appearance of Linda.

100 12 "A Royal Welcome" Medieval things Ashley

Chip Hannah Robert

November 17, 1998 512
The gang meets Old King Cole.
101 13 "Sweet As Honey" Bees

Honey

Danny

Emily Hannah Stephen

November 18, 1998 513
The gang learns a lesson about bees and the honey-producing process.
102 14 "First Things First!" Playing with friends

Taking turns

Curtis

Keesha Kim Robert

November 19, 1998 514
Barney plans a day full of fun activities, with each activity representing a piece of a puzzle.
103 15 "Aunt Rachel is Here!" Extended family members Alissa

Ashley Jeff Stephen

November 20, 1998 515
The kids throw a party to celebrate a visit from Ashley and Alissa's aunt, Rachel.

Note: Final appearance of Alissa.

104 16 "It's a Rainy Day!" Rain

Thunderstorms

Chip

Curtis Emily Hannah Linda (cameo)

November 23, 1998 516
Barney uses a rainy day to teach kids about rainstorms.
105 17 "Easy Does It!" Wheels

Ramps Pulleys Working together

Danny

Jeff Keesha Kristen

November 24, 1998 517
Barney demonstrates how to use wheels, ramps and pulleys to move a heavy trunk.
106 18 "What's in a Name?"

"A to Z with Barney!"

Alphabet

Letters Spelling

Chip

Curtis Hannah Linda Stephen

November 25, 1998 518
Chip teaches his sister, Linda, the letters in her name.

Note: Final appearance of Curtis.

107 19 "A Very Special Mouse" Basic computer skills Danny

Jeff Keesha Kristen

November 26, 1998 519
Danny teaches the gang basic computer skills.

Note: Final appearances of Kristen and Booker T. Bookworm.

108 20 "A Package of Friendship" Friendship Ashley

Kim Robert Stephen

November 27, 1998 520
The gang puts together a special package for a friend who has moved away.

Note: Final appearance of Ashley.

Season 6 (1999–2000)[]

No.overall No. in

season

Title Educational theme Cast of children Original air date Prod.code 
109 1 "Stick with Imagination!" Imagination Hannah

Keesha Robert Stephen

November 1, 1999 601
Barney teaches the kids how to use their imaginations to turn ordinary things, such as a stick, into fun playthings.
110 2 "Itty Bitty Bugs" Bugs and insects Danny

Hannah Linda Robert

November 2, 1999 602
Barney lead the kids on a hiking expedition to discover different kinds of bugs and insects, after some of them (ants) interrupt their picnic.
111 3 "Grandparents Are Grand" Grandparents Emily

Jeff Kim Stephen

November 3, 1999 603
The children prepare a surprise party for Kim's grandparents, and they each make a special gift for their own grandfathers and grandmothers.
112 4 "Snack Time!" Trying new foods

Nutrition How foods are produced

Chip

Danny Jeff Keesha

November 4, 1999 604
Barney helps the kids learn about healthy snacks and how bread is made as they turn the classroom into a pretend restaurant.
113 5 "A Sunny, Snowy Day" Summer

Winter

Jeff

Keesha Linda Robert

November 5, 1999 605
Robert's pictures from his summer vacation inspire the kids to have some fun in the sun on a cold wintry day, and with a little magic by Barney, they're whisked into a snowy wonderland.
114 6 "You've Got to Have Art"

"Ready...Set...Create!"

Arts and crafts Emily

Jeff Keesha Robert

November 8, 1999 606
Barney and the kids learn to appreciate various art forms as they decorate the school for an upcoming Open House.
115 7 "Five Kinds of Fun!" The five senses Danny

Keesha Linda Stephen

November 9, 1999 607
After learning about "Explorers" in school, the kids want to explore their own world. Barney shows them how to use their "five senses" to do the job.
116 8 "Count Me In!" Numbers Chip (cameo)

Emily Hannah Jill Stephen

November 10, 1999 608
The kids prepare for their school's Show and Tell presentation, with Stephen bringing in a box of hats for dress-up fun.

Note: First appearance of Jill.

117 9 "Who's Who at the Zoo?" Zoo animals Danny

Hannah Kim Robert

November 11, 1999 609
Barney and the kids learn about various animals at the zoo, and Stella gives the children a mysterious present for a special zoo animal.
118 10 "Birthday Olé" Birthdays Emily

Kim Robert Stephen

November 12, 1999 610
Barney's treehouse is the site for Robert's Mexican-themed birthday party. The piñata proves to be the highlight of the kids' fiesta.

Note: Final appearance of the Barney Bag.

119 11 "Excellent Exercise!" Exercise Danny

Jeff Jill Stephen

April 3, 2000 611
Barney and his friends learn how to exercise well.
120 12 "Brushing Up on Teeth" Dental hygiene Danny

Keesha Linda Robert

April 4, 2000 612
Barney teaches the kids about their teeth.

Note: Final appearance of Linda.

121 13 "A "Little" Mother Goose" Mother Goose rhymes Emily

Jeff Jill Keesha Robert

April 5, 2000 613
Mother Goose teaches Emily to rhyme, prompting Barney and the kids to rhyme as well.

Note: This episode is a shortened version of the "Barney's Rhyme Time Rhythm" video.

122 14 "Good Job!" Jobs Danny

Emily Hannah Jeff

April 6, 2000 614
The kids think about growing up for jobs in their futures. They even pretend to be dancers, chefs, bus drivers and sailors.
123 15 "It's Home to Me" Different kinds of homes

Rooms in a house

Danny

Emily Hannah Stephen

April 7, 2000 615
Barney and the kids learn how different families have different homes and that home is where family and friends are.
124 16 "How Does Your Garden Grow?" Gardening Danny

Jill Kim Stephen

April 10, 2000 616
Barney shows off his green thumb in a show about gardening, in which the kids harvest their crop from the garden in their playground.

Note: Final appearance of Jill.

125 17 "You Can Do It!" Trying new things Jeff

Keesha Stephen

April 11, 2000 617
The kids find out that learning something new takes practice. Keesha, Stephen, and Jeff help Barney teach Baby Bop to jump rope.

Note: Final appearance of Stephen.

126 18 "Here Comes the Firetruck!" Fire safety Hannah

Jeff Kim Robert

April 12, 2000 618
The kids learn about the rules of fire safety and also get to see how the controls work in the cab of a fire truck.

Note: Final appearance of Kim.

127 19 "Ready, Set, Go!" Transportation Chip

Danny Emily Keesha

April 13, 2000 619
Barney and the kids pretend to travel, and imagine what it's like to be a bus driver, ocean-liner captain, airplane copilot and railroad engineer. They also come to realize there's no place like home.

Note: Final appearances of Chip, Danny, Keesha, Scooter McNutty, Miss Etta Kette, and the Adventure Screen.

128 20 "You Are Special" Being special Emily

Hannah Jeff Robert

April 14, 2000 620
The kids look at things that make each one special and write them into a blank book that Barney has given them.

Note: Final appearances of Hannah and Stella the Storyteller.

Season 7-onwards with New 2D Animation Premieres Only at PBS Kids on June 21, 2001-onwards[]

Season 7-onwards with New 2D Animation Premieres Only at PBS Kids on June 21, 2001-onwards: Barney & Friends (No Arguments and No Musical Numbers and No Chaos and No Pranks and No Other Chaos and No Other Pranks and No Sports and No Volleyballs and No Beach Volleyballs and No Other Volleyballs and No Other Beach Volleyballs and No Beach Sports Activities and No Other Beach Sports Activities and No Bullies and No Other Bullies and No Bands and No Other Bands and No Villains and No Other Villains and No Rainy Days and No Other Rainy Days and No Rainy Nights and No Other Rainy Nights and No Surfings and No Other Surfings and No Groundeds and No Other Groundeds and No Other Arguments and No Other Musical Numbers and No DJs and No Other DJs and No Singings and No Other Singings and No Scares and No Other Scares and No Dysfunctionals and No Other Dysfunctionals and No Horror Franchises and No Other Horror Franchises and No Other World Wars and No Nuclear Wars and No Other Nuclear Wars and No Crashes and No Other Crashes and No Toughs and No Other Toughs and No Slapsticks and No Other Slapsticks and No Competitions and No Other Competitions and No Talent Shows and No Other Talent Shows and No Darks and No Other Darks) - Season 7-onwards with New 2D Animation Premieres Only at PBS Kids on June 21, 2001-onwards by Bob West is Return The Voice of Barney [Barney are all successfully both BJ and Baby Bop's Father]: the main character, a two hundred million year friendly 6-foot purple tyrannosaurus-rex are BJ and Baby Bop's Father (Late 90's in 1997 Fully 2D Cartoon Forms by PBS Kids Television Animation and 7th Level, Inc. on September 6, 1999 - onwards are both Fully 2D Animation Filming), Patty Wirtz is Return The Voice of BJ [BJ are all successfully both Barney's Son]: A seven-year-old yellow Protoceratops, BJ has been on the show since September 27, 1993. He is the older brother of Baby Bop, calls "Sissy" and He wears a red baseball cap and red sneakers are all both Barney's Son (Late 90's in 1997 Fully 2D Cartoon Forms by PBS Kids Television Animation and 7th Level, Inc. on September 6, 1999 - onwards are both Fully 2D Animation Filming), Julie Johnson is Return The Voice of Baby Bop [Baby Bop are all successfully both Barney's Daughter]: A green Triceratops, who was originally two years old, but turned three in "Look at Me, I'm 3!" are all both Barney's Daughter (Late 90's in 1997 Fully 2D Cartoon Forms by PBS Kids Television Animation and 7th Level, Inc. on September 6, 1999 - onwards are both Fully 2D Animation Filming), Billy West is Return The Voice of Bugs Bunny [Bugs Bunny are all successfully both Barney's First Brother] (Fully 2D Cartoon Forms by Warner Bros. Televison Animation and 7th Level, Inc. on September 6, 1999 - onwards are both Fully 2D Animation Filming), Kath Soucie is Return The Voice of Lola Bunny [Lola Bunny are all successfully both Barney's Sister] (Fully 2D Cartoon Forms by Warner Bros. Televison Animation and 7th Level, Inc. on September 6, 1999 - onwards are both Fully 2D Animation Filming), Dee Bradley Baker is The Voice of Daffy Duck [Daffy Duck are all successfully both Barney's Second Brother] (Fully 2D Cartoon Forms by Warner Bros. Televison Animation and 7th Level, Inc. on September 6, 1999 - onwards are both Fully 2D Animation Filming), Barney's House in Barney's Looney Tuneland and Neighborhoods and Beaches on Tropical Caribbean Vacations in Barney's Looney Tuneland are all both Fully 2D Cartoon Forms by PBS Kids Television Animation and Warner Bros. Televison Animation and 7th Level, Inc. on September 6, 1999 - onwards are both Fully 2D Animation Filming.

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