List RulesVote up the best original TV shows that have ever debuted on PBS Kids.
If you were a kid in the 90s or 2000s, you probably have seen several of the best PBS kids TV shows. Many of those PBS kids shows are actually still around and more popular than ever. But out of all those programs, which was the most popular show to ever air on PBS? Was it Sesame Street or Berenstain Bears? Fellow fans rank their favorite PBS kids TV shows below. Don't agree with the rankings below? Feel free to vote shows up or down. Better yet, you can rerank the list yourself.
This list of the top current and canceled PBS Kids TV series includes the date when each show first aired, as well as which actors starred in the show. The best PBS Kids TV programs of all time include the most viewed shows on PBS Kids, as this list covers the entire history of the network. Old PBS Kids shows were truly the best, as '90s PBS shows brought tons of color and adventure to old little kids shows. PBS Kids shows from the '90s especially stood out on TV to many generation Y and Z kids. But you'll be glad to know that PBS Kids is still home to some of the best childrens' television shows today, with series such as Molly of Denali, Esme & Roy, and Let's Go Luna!
Although the network is primarily dominated with cartoons, you can find a couple of live action shows mixed in there as well. Classic cartoons, like Arthur and Curious George, are featured on PBS Kids, and more recent shows, like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood have a place there as well. Live action shows like Zoom and Zoboomafoo are also available.
Television fans in different locations may have grown up with PBS Kids shows on different channels, but the top TV shows on PBS Kids should be pretty familiar to everyone. The list of top PBS Kids television shows below includes cast, creator, and premiere date when available. This list contains only TV series on the PBS Kids network, even cancelled PBS Kids shows. Vote up the best shows on PBS Kids below.
1
4,558601Arthur
J.T. Turner, Melissa AltroPremiered: 1996
2
4,166534Dragon Tales
Andrea Libman, Danny McKinnonPremiered: 1999
3
3,385539The Berenstain Bears
Michael Cera, Brian CummingsPremiered: 2003
4
3,136469Curious George
Jeff Bennett, Frank WelkerPremiered: 2006
5
3,467372The Magic School Bus
Lily Tomlin, Daniel DeSantoPremiered: 1994
6
3,646804Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Keith David, Fred RogersPremiered: 1968
7
3,181664Zoboomafoo
Chris Kratt, Martin KrattPremiered: 1999
8
3,158189Clifford the Big Red Dog
John Ritter, Grey DeLislePremiered: 2000
9
3,303776Sesame Street
Jim Henson, Frank OzPremiered: 1969
10
2,621517Clifford's Puppy Days
Lara Jill Miller, Henry WinklerPremiered: 2003
11
3,462823Cyberchase
Novie Edwards, Annick ObonsawinPremiered: 2002
12
2,260508Between the Lions
Ruth Westheimer, Fred NewmanPremiered: 2000
13
2,449637Bill Nye the Science Guy
Ed Begley Jr., Rachelle CarsonPremiered: 1993
14
2,217528Martha Speaks
Tabitha St. Germain, Kathleen BarrPremiered: 2008
15
1,930540Wild Kratts
Chris Kratt, Martin KrattPremiered: 2011
16
2,428564Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman
Jim ConroyPremiered: 2006
17
2,053560WordGirl
Dannah Feinglass Phirman, Ryan RaddatzPremiered: 2007
18
2,588808Reading Rainbow
LeVar Burton, Jennifer Betit YenPremiered: 1983
19
1,614522Wishbone
Amy Acker, Melissa ArcherPremiered: 1995
20
1,515509Liberty's Kids
Whoopi Goldberg, Liam NeesonPremiered: 2002
21
873151WordWorld
Marc ThompsonPremiered: 2007
22
1,930682Sagwa The Chinese Siamese Cat
Khaira Ledeyo, Holly G. FrankelPremiered: 2001
23
1,282391The Electric Company
Morgan Freeman, Joan RiversPremiered: 1971
24
1,742555Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
Alec Baldwin, Ringo StarrPremiered: 1984
25
1,690406Dinosaur Train
Tabitha St. Germain, Kathleen BarrPremiered: 2009