List of programs broadcast by Smile (TV network)

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Smile (formerly known as Smile of a Child) was an American Christian-based children's television network owned by TBN. Although primarily a Christian-based network, Smile acquired some secular programming from outside producers and the public domain, such as Lassie and The Big Garage, as well as acquiring the U.S. rights to Canadian series such as Mickey's Farm . It also aired family-oriented movies with religious/inspirational themes on Saturday afternoons and Sunday evenings. The network ran from December 24, 2005 to January 12, 2025.

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Former programming

All programs listed are designated as E/I by Smile, completely fulfilling the Federal Communications Commission's educational programming requirements. [1] [2] [3]

Original programming

TitlePremiere dateEnd dateSource(s)
Colby's Clubhouse December 24, 2005January 12, 2025 [note 1]
Mary Rice Hopkins and Puppets with a Heart2008 [note 2]
iShine KNECT 20092021
VeggieTales November 3, 2012January 12, 2025 [note 3]
3-2-1 Penguins! 2018 [note 4]

Programming from Discovery Kids

TitlePremiere dateEnd dateSource(s)
Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks [note 5] October 2, 20122020 [note 6]

Programming from PBS Kids

TitlePremiere dateEnd dateSource(s)
The Dooley and Pals Show December 26, 2005June 25, 2023 [note 7]
The Zula Patrol April 4, 2015March 2020
Raggs July 2, 2015June 30, 2020
Curiosity Quest 20172021
Jay Jay the Jet Plane November 1, 2021January 12, 2025

Acquired programming

TitlePremiere dateEnd dateSource(s)
The Reppies December 24, 2005December 30, 2021
Becky's BarnDecember 26, 2005February 28, 2023 [note 8]
Cherub WingsDecember 31, 2021
Davey and Goliath September 29, 2018 [note 9]
The Flying House December 31, 2021 [note 10]
Curtain Climbing Kids Club [note 11]
The Filling StationFebruary 28, 2023 [note 12]
Gospel Bill [note 13]
Just the Facts2008
The Knock Knock ShowFebruary 28, 2023 [note 14]
Mr. Henry's Wild & Wacky World 2009
Quigley's Village2023 [note 15]
Superbook (1981)2022 [note 16]
Joy Junction August 1, 2012 [note 17]
Kids Like YouFebruary 28, 2023
Circle Square 2009 [note 18]
Bibleman 20052010
Faithville20052022
Janice's Attic20052007
Kids Against Crime20052010
Kingdom Adventure20052007
Maralee Dawn and Friends20052016
McGee and Me! 20052010
Miss Charity's Diner20052022
Pahappahooey Island2005January 12, 2025
Retro News: A Blast from the Past2005January 10, 2025
The Swamp Critters of Lost Lagoon 20052021
Virtual Memory20052006
WWJDtv with Gina Thompson20052006
Gina D's Kids Club October 7, 20062022 [note 19]
Nanna's Cottage January 12, 2025 [note 20]
BJ's Teddy Bear Club and Bible Stories2006October 31, 2020 [note 21]
Children's Heroes of the Bible20062020
Fun Food Adventures20062016
The Funny Company 2006May 31, 2016
ImagineLand20062012
Puppet Parade2006December 31, 2021
My Bedbugs April 1, 20072009 [note 22]
Animal Action with Eddie & Greg20072016
Another Sommertime Adventure20072021
Booples!20072009
The Boulder Buddies20072015
Creation's Creatures2007December 31, 2021
Dr. Wonder's Workshop2007January 12, 2025
Friends and Heroes 2007January 10, 2025
Jacob's Ladder20072017
Life at the Pond20072014
Little Buds20072017
Safari Tracks20072014
Sing Along with Gina D 20072022
Storytime Circus Theater20072008
Time with Dizzy20072011
Wild's Life20072015
The Wumblers20072010
Now See ThisJanuary 1, 2008January 2013
Arnie's ShackFebruary 2008January 11, 2025
Auto-B-Good 2008January 31, 2019
God Rocks!/God Rocks Bibletoons2008October 25, 2013
The Big Garage20082019
Aqua Kids Adventures20082021
Ben Ketting and the Children of Light20082020
Bugtime Adventures 20082020
The Charlie Church Mouse Show2008February 28, 2023
Chubby Cubbies20082021
D.A.R.E. Safety Tips Starring Retro Bill20082018
Ewe Know20082017
Going Wild 20082012
Grandfather Reads20082018
His Kids20082009
OKTV 20082013
Professor Bounce's Kid Fit20082021
ReFURbished Tails20082017
St. Bear's Dolls Hospital20082017
The Story Keepers20082018
The Upstairs Downstairs Bears 20082017
Vipo: Adventures of the Flying Dog 20082013
The World of Jonathan Singh2008December 31, 2021
Sarah's Stories2008January 12, 2025
Tales of Little Women August 3, 2009July 31, 2017
Pit Pony November 20092012
Animal Atlas 20092018
Deputy Dingle20092015
Gerbert 2009October 31, 2019
The Huggabug Club 2009May 31, 2016
NIV Kids Club Music Videos20092022
The Adventures of Carlos Caterpillar2010September 30, 2023 [note 23]
The Adventures of Donkey Ollie2010December 30, 2021
BB's Bedtime Stories2010January 11, 2025
Hermie and Friends 2010January 12, 2025 [note 24]
The Lad's TV20102017
Mike's Inspiration Station2010January 12, 2025
Mustard Pancakes2010January 12, 2025
Paws & Tales 2010January 12, 2025 [note 25]
PraiseMoves Kids20102012
Super Simple Science Stuff2010January 11, 2025
The Swiss Family Robinson 20102017
Timbuktoons20102016
Adventures in Booga Booga LandFebruary 4, 2011January 10, 2025
Young America OutdoorsApril 20112015
Animated Stories from the Bible July 20112018
Come On Over July 2011January 12, 2025
Cowboy Dan's FrontierOctober 4, 20112020
The Bedbug Bible GangNovember 1, 20112021
Animated Hero Classics 20112018
Mickey's Farm August 5, 2012January 12, 2025
The Mooh BrothersSeptember 4, 20122014
Lassie November 3, 20122018
The Choo Choo Bob Show20122021
Fluffy Gardens 20122018
From Aardvark to Zucchini20122022
Totally, Zinghoppers20122022
Christopher Columbus20132020
Miss BG 20132018
RocKids TV20132021
The Tails of Abbygail20132018
The Adventures of Skippy 20142019
Katakune20142022
Mouse in the House20142014
PicTrain20142020
Tiny Square Critters20142021
Wild About Animals20142021
Zoo Clues2014
Tune TimeJanuary 9, 2015January 12, 2025 [note 26]
Hippothesis20152015
Rocka-Bye Island2015January 12, 2025
Why?20152015
The Fred and Susie ShowFebruary 10, 2016January 14, 2021
Owlegories20172021 [note 27]
Superbook (2011)July 15, 2018March 31, 2022
TheoMay 20182023
Topsy Turvy20182022
Two by 22018
Ryan Defrates: Secret Agent20202021
Sea Kids20202021
Face Your Fears with the MooresSeptember 3, 2021January 12, 2025
Becky and Todd's Bible Adventures2021January 11, 2025
Holy Moly2021
Whirl: Ada & Friends2021January 11, 2025
Whirl: Leo & Friends2021January 11, 2025
Storytime With Anthony Destefano2021January 12, 2025
What's in the Bible? with Buck Denver2023
Bethel Music Kids: Come Aliveunknown
Bono Duck 90-Second Radio Showunknown
Booples Video Animated Shortsunknown
The Boulder Buddies Music Videosunknown
Boy Plus Dogunknown
The Enríquez Familyunknown
Gaither's Pondunknown
God Rocks! Music Videosunknown
The Hugglersunknown
Kidz Questunknown
Matsiko Children's Choirunknown
Nite Nite Franky Showunknown
Super Naturally Healthy Kids with Chef Joanneunknown
The Super Snooprsunknown
Wee Sing unknown
Weekend Movie Showcaseunknown
Yancy and Friends: Little Praise Partyunknown

Short-form programming

TitlePremiere dateEnd dateSource(s)
I'm an Animal20062017

Notes

  1. This show aired on TBN from 1995 to December 29, 2006, and again from 2015 to 2017.
  2. This show aired on TBN from 2010 to March 30, 2019.
  3. This show aired on TBN since November 3, 2012.
  4. This show aired on TBN from November 3, 2012 to 2017.
  5. The Christian version was branded as Monster Truck Adventures.
  6. This show aired on TBN from November 3, 2012 to March 30, 2019.
  7. This show aired on TBN from 2004 to 2013.
  8. This show aired on TBN from September 5, 1992 to 1997.
  9. This show aired on TBN from March 1, 1986 to 1994, and 2002 to 2006.
  10. This show aired on TBN from November 4, 1989 to 2006.
  11. This show aired on TBN from May 22, 1993 to March 30, 2002.
  12. This show aired on TBN from June 4, 1988 to 1996.
  13. This show aired on TBN from October 1, 1984 to 2005.
  14. This show aired on TBN from April 6, 2002 to September 30, 2006.
  15. This show aired on TBN from June 30, 1990 to 2000.
  16. This show aired on TBN from November 4, 1989 to 2004.
  17. This show aired on TBN from 1982 to 2005.
  18. This show aired on TBN from September 13, 1986 to 1998, and 2000 to 2006.
  19. This show aired on TBN from October 7, 2006 to March 30, 2019.
  20. This show aired on TBN from October 7, 2006 to 2007.
  21. This show aired on TBN from 2006 to 2013.
  22. This show aired on TBN from 2007 to 2009.
  23. This show aired on TBN from 2010 to 2013.
  24. This show aired on TBN from 2010 to 2020.
  25. This show aired on TBN from 2010 to 2017.
  26. This show aired on TBN from 2020 to October 31, 2020.
  27. This show aired on TBN from April 4, 2020 to October 24, 2020.

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