List of programs broadcast by Universal Kids

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This is a list of programs that currently air and formerly aired on Universal Kids and under its former branding as Sprout.

Contents

Current programming

Original programming

Animated

DreamWorks Animation Television
TitlePremiere dateCurrent seasonSource(s)
Powerbirds January 19, 2020Reruns [a] [1]
Trolls: The Beat Goes On! November 16, 2020Reruns [2]

Preschool

TitlePremiere dateCurrent seasonSource(s)
The Chica Show November 19, 2012Reruns [b] [c]
Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave February 14, 2015Reruns [c]
Floogals January 23, 2016Reruns [c]

Acquired programming

Preschool

TitlePremiere dateSource(s)
Masha and the Bear July 17, 2017
Cocomelon June 21, 2021 [3]

Short-form programming

TitlePremiere dateSource(s)
Babble Bop!August 29, 2022 [d]

Former programming

Original programming

Animated

DreamWorks Animation Television
TitlePremiere dateEnd dateSource(s)
DreamWorks Dragons September 10, 2017January 28, 2024
All Hail King Julien August 22, 2022
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show April 15, 2018January 25, 2023
The Adventures of Puss in Boots October 13, 2018November 12, 2024
Dinotrux April 8, 2019April 10, 2024
Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh April 27, 2019March 27, 2024
Where's Waldo? July 20, 2019July 20, 2024 [e]
Universal Animation Studios
TitlePremiere dateEnd dateSource(s)
The Land Before Time January 14, 2017December 29, 2019

Live-action

TitlePremiere dateEnd dateSource(s)
Top Chef Junior October 13, 2017December 1, 2018
The Noise October 23, 2017April 23, 2020
Beat the Clock February 6, 2018July 8, 2019
Life Hacks for Kids: On the RoadMarch 3, 2018September 30, 2018
Junk Drawer Magical AdventuresMay 12, 2018January 20, 2020
Get Out of My RoomJune 16, 2018August 30, 2024
American Ninja Warrior Junior October 13, 2018June 12, 2020 [e]
Team Ninja Warrior January 12, 20192021
BajillionairesApril 10, 20202021 [4]

Preschool

TitlePremiere dateEnd dateNote(s)
The Many Adventures of Mr. MailmanJuly 3, 2006July 3, 2010
Pajanimals November 3, 2008May 20, 2018 [c]
Noodle and Doodle September 25, 2010July 6, 2017 [c]
Sing It, Laurie!March 25, 2013March 25, 2016
Astroblast! July 12, 2014May 20, 2018 [c]
Nina's World September 26, 2015May 20, 2024 [c]
Terrific TrucksJuly 9, 2016December 3, 2023 [c]
Noddy, Toyland Detective September 3, 20162021
Dot. October 22, 2016December 9, 2023 [5]
The Ollie & Moon Show May 27, 20172021 [6]
Kody KapowJuly 15, 2017May 19, 2024
School of Roars August 12, 2017April 14, 2018
The Big Fun Crafty ShowMay 19, 2018December 3, 2023
Get Up and MoveApril 22, 2019July 7, 2019
Norman Picklestripes July 27, 2019April 22, 2024
Remy & Boo May 1, 2020October 31, 2024 [7]
SuperbunsApril 28, 2024December 9, 2024 [d]
Dino PopsJune 1, 2024December 7, 2024 [d]
Li'l StompersJune 2, 2024 [d]
Tea Town Teddy BearsNovember 16, 2024November 17, 2024 [d]

Acquired programming

Animated

TitlePremiere dateEnd dateNote(s)
The Three Friends and Jerry 20052006 [8]
Dennis & Gnasher
The Jungle Bunch March 19, 20162021
The Deep September 10, 20172021
Inspector Gadget November 20, 2017
Totally Spies! June 24, 20192020
Polly Pocket July 1, 20192024 [f]
Mighty Mike September 2, 2019May 15, 2022

Live-action

TitlePremiere dateEnd dateNote(s)
Bounce20072009
Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street February 6, 2014July 15, 2016
Nowhere Boys September 9, 2017March 15, 2020
The Next Step August 16, 2019
Little Big Shots July 2018
Officially Amazing
Hank Zipzer December 27, 2019
Little Lunch 2019
Bear Grylls Survival School July 8, 2019
Mako Mermaids November 18, 2017November 8, 2019
The Amazing Extraordinary Friends January 1, 20182018
Airmageddon
Big Star Little Star February 10, 2018
Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch June 17, 2018
Mighty Mustangs June 9, 20182018
Driving Me CrazyJuly 8, 2019
Tricked
Annedroids August 11, 2018September 1, 2018
The Voice Kids October 20, 2018December 1, 2019
Find Me in Paris June 2, 2019January 23, 2020
Just Add Magic June 9, 2019November 22, 2019
Holly Hobbie December 5, 2019January 23, 2020 [9]

Preschool

TitlePremiere dateEnd dateNote(s)
Pingu September 26, 2005April 23, 2009
Big Sister, Little Brother August 18, 2009
Kipper July 26, 2015
The Hoobs December 25, 2006February 13, 2009
Fireman Sam September 26, 2007July 6, 2014
Play with Me Sesame May 14, 2016
Fifi and the Flowertots January 14, 2008February 23, 2014
Panwapa January 19, 2008August 6, 2009
Pic Me May 5, 2008May 5, 2011
Dive, Olly, Dive!June 7, 2008August 10, 2014
FrancesJune 20, 2008October 1, 2009
Roary the Racing Car September 26, 2008July 7, 2012
The Mighty Jungle April 24, 2009March 24, 2013
Rubbadubbers August 20, 2009November 6, 2011
The Wiggles August 24, 20092021 [c]
Dirtgirlworld April 22, 2010November 6, 2012
Nina's Little Fables June 28, 2010December 9, 2013
Chloe's Closet July 12, 2010May 20, 2018
Monkey See, Monkey DoAugust 24, 2010August 18, 2013
Driver Dan's Story Train November 1, 2010October 31, 2013
What's Your News? December 31, 2010February 23, 2014
LazyTown 1September 5, 2011September 26, 2016 [c]
Poppy Cat November 7, 2011 [c]
Justin Time April 22, 2012June 19, 2015 [c]
64 Zoo Lane August 27, 2012July 26, 2015
Olive the Ostrich
Wibbly Pig
Tree Fu Tom April 22, 2013September 26, 2016 [c]
Sarah & Duck August 19, 2013February 13, 2019
Zou September 2, 2013May 20, 2018 [c]
Stella and Sam November 1, 2013
Zerby Derby March 1, 2014
Lily's Driftwood Bay May 12, 2014
Earth to Luna! August 16, 2014September 26, 2016 [c]
Boj October 11, 2014
Super Wings March 14, 20152021
Clangers June 20, 2015May 20, 2018 [c]
Maya the Bee September 26, 2015June 1, 2018
Sydney Sailboat May 20, 2019
YaYa and ZoukFebruary 20, 2016
Little People March 7, 2016February 23, 2017
The Doozers May 28, 20162021
The Furchester Hotel September 26, 2016March 2, 2019
Topsy and Tim June 17, 2017May 19, 2020
Ranger Rob July 8, 2017April 5, 2019
Little Roy November 20, 2017December 28, 2019
Ollie! The Boy Who Became What He Ate June 3, 2018
Olivia 2021
Charlie and Lola December 9, 2017December 9, 2018
PabloApril 2, 2018August 28, 2018
Go Jetters November 5, 2018February 25, 2024
Dino Dan October 6, 20182021
Moon and MeMay 20, 20192021
European co-productions
TitlePremiere dateEnd dateNote(s)
The MakeryMay 24, 2024May 27, 2024 [d]

Programming from PBS Kids

TitlePremiere dateEnd dateNote(s)
Boohbah September 26, 2005December 19, 2009
Jay Jay the Jet Plane September 2, 2008
Bob the Builder July 7, 2019
Barney & Friends January 25, 2020
Dragon Tales August 31, 2010
Thomas & Friends July 26, 2015
Make Way for Noddy [c]
Sesame Street
The Berenstain Bears September 9, 2017 [10]
Teletubbies September 5, 2009
Angelina Ballerina July 26, 2015
Caillou March 31, 2019
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat March 16, 2009
Zoboomafoo February 13, 2012
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks July 3, 2008
Kratts' Creatures 20052006
Franny's Feet July 4, 2008August 18, 2013
Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies January 26, 2009October 24, 2012
Super Why! March 21, 2011September 26, 2015
Sid the Science Kid March 25, 2013October 3, 2014
Space Racers October 31, 2016March 22, 2020

Short-form programming

TitlePremiere dateEnd dateSource(s)
Snug's HouseAugust 19, 20172020
NBC News for Universal Kids September 29, 2018April 6, 2019
Mofy May 20, 20192020

Blocks

The programming blocks below were all shown under the Sprout banner.

TitlePremiere dateEnd dateNote(s)
The Birthday Show September 26, 2005May 12, 2009
The Good Night Show March 31, 2017
Sprout DinerSeptember 18, 2006September 20, 2008
Sprout Sharing Show May 5, 2008May 11, 2014
The Let's Go ShowJune 25, 2007September 24, 2010
Musical Mornings with Coo September 26, 2007August 21, 2009
The Sunny Side Up Show August 11, 2017
Wiggly Waffle August 24, 2009March 22, 2013
The Super Sproutlet ShowFebruary 14, 2012June 19, 2015
Family Movie NightSeptember 26, 2015September 8, 2017

Notes

  1. Not produced in-house.
  2. Airing yearly only on special occasions since 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Also aired on NBC Kids
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Originally on Peacock
  5. 1 2 Moved to Peacock to continue
  6. Moved to Netflix to continue

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