Barney's World#Episodes
{{Short description|Animated children's television series}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Barney's World Logo.png
| genre =
| creator =
| based_on = {{Based on|Barney|Sheryl Leach{{cite web|last=Hofmeister|first=Sallie|title=A Blue Year for the Purple-and-Green Dinosaur|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/10/20/business/a-blue-year-for-the-purple-and-green-dinosaur.html|website=The New York Times|date=October 20, 1994|access-date=January 29, 2024}}|Kathryn O'Rourke Parker|Dennis DeShazer}}
| developer = {{Plainlist|
- Matt Sax
- Duke Doyle
- Leah Gotcsik
}}
| writer =
| screenplay =
| story =
| director = Adrian Thatcher
| creative_director =
| voices = {{Plainlist|
- Jonathan Langdon
- Bryn McAuley
- Jonathan Tan
- Jayd Deroché
- Diana Tsoy
- Ella Paciocco
}}
| narrated =
| theme_music_composer =
| open_theme = "Barney's World Main Title Theme", written by Ryan McLarnon & Robert Melamed
| end_theme = "I Love You (I Love Me Too)", arranged by Joseph K. Phillips with additional arrangement by Caleigh Barker
| composer = Nate Kreiswirth (score)
| country = {{Plainlist|
- United States
- Canada
}}
| language = English
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 30
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
- Michelle Mendelovitz
- Josh Silverman
- Athena Georgaklis
- Doug Murphy
- Mellany Welsh
- Pam Westman
}}
| producer =
| runtime = 11 minutes
| company = {{Plainlist|
- Mattel Television
- Nelvana{{efn|not including the I Love Me Too special}}
}}
| budget =
| network = Max
| first_aired = {{Start date|2024|10|14}}
| last_aired = present
| related =
}}
Barney's World is an animated television series that debuted on Max on October 14, 2024.[https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240904628462/en/%E2%80%9CBarney%E2%80%99s-World%E2%80%9D-to-Premiere-Monday-October-14-on-Max "Barney's World" to Premiere Monday, October 14 on Max] September 4, 2024 Retrieved September 4, 2024 Produced by Mattel Television and Corus Entertainment's Nelvana,{{efn|Excluding the "I Love Me Too" special, of which the animation services were provided by Kickstart Entertainment{{cite web | url=https://www.kickstartent.com/news/now-streaming-barneys-world-i-love-me-too | title=Now Streaming: Barney's World - I Love Me Too }}}} the series is for preschool children viewers and serves as a relaunch to the Barney franchise, which spawned its first television series Barney & Friends which was based on its predecessor Barney & the Backyard Gang. Unlike the previous two series, which were live-action, this show is presented in CGI. This series is aimed at children from ages two to six.[https://issuu.com/worldscreen/docs/tv_kids_guide_2023-2024/44 TV Kids Guide 2023-2024] September 27, 2023 Retrieved April 18, 2024
Plot
Set in a local playground, the show is centered around dinos Barney, Billy, and Baby Bop, and their three kid best friends. Throughout silly and imaginative adventures together, Barney helps kids explore big preschool emotions and shows them how to love themselves and others. The series highlights themes of love, community, and encouragement.[https://wbd.com/mattels-beloved-purple-dinosaur-barney-finds-new-home-at-cartoonito-on-cartoon-network-and-max/ Mattel's Beloved Purple Dinosaur Barney Finds New Home at Cartoonito on Cartoon Network and Max] May 9, 2023 Retrieved May 9, 2023
Characters
= Dinosaurs =
- Barney (voiced by Jonathan Langdon) a purple dinosaur who can do magic and he can glow.[https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/barney-series-max-barneys-world-1236128727/ Barney Franchise Revived at Max With New Series Barney's World ] (September 4, 2024). Retrieved September 4, 2024
- Baby Bop (voiced by Bryn McAuley) a green triceratops who is smart, funny, and she can glow.
- Billy{{efn|Formerly BJ in the original series}} (voiced by Jonathan Tan) a yellow protoceratops.
= Humans =
== Children ==
- David (voiced by Jayd Deroché) is an African-American boy.
- Mel (voiced by Diana Tsoy) is a competitive Korean-Mexican-American girl.
- Vivie (voiced by Ella Paciocco) is a cheerful, creative, and artistic Caucasian blonde girl.
- Liam (voiced by Liam Quiring-Nkindi) is David's older brother.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}
- Lulu (voiced by TBA) is David's younger sister.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}
==== Adults ====
- Ms. Lewis (voiced by Lisa Michelle Cornelius) is David's mom.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}
- Grady{{efn|Formerly Mr. Boyd in the original series}} (voiced by Eddie Glen){{citation needed|date=October 2024}}
- Nonna (voiced by Norma Dell'Agnese) is Vivie's grandmother.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}
- Luis (voiced by Alejandro Ampudia) is Mel's dad.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}
- Grace (voiced by Jean Yoon) is Mel's mom.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}
=== Other ===
- Bartholomew Bookworm{{efn|Formerly Booker T. Bookworm in the original series}} (voiced by Anthony Sardinha{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}) is a library bookworm.
- Butterfly (voiced by Cory Doran) is a talking butterfly.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}
- Aster (voiced by Jonathan Tan) is a talking flower.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}
- Susan (voiced by Bryn McAuley) is a talking flower.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}
- Squirrel #1 (voiced by Ella Paciocco) is a talking squirrel.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}
- Pigeon (voiced by Diana Tsoy) is a talking pigeon.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}
- Squirrel #3 (voiced by Bryn McAuley) is a talking squirrel.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}}
- Hermie (voiced by Elijah-Justus Lewis) is a hermit crab.{{citation needed|date=April 2025}}
Episodes
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = The Floor is Grape Jelly
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Laura Zak
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|14}}
|AltDate = October 18, 2024
|ProdCode = 101
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = David has to be called home early to help his baby sister, so Barney plays a game which helps David learn that helping others can be just as fun as the game.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = I Lovey You
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Jim Nolan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|14}}
|AltDate = October 18, 2024
|ProdCode = 102
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = David is scared of the dark, so Barney becomes a glow-in-the-dark dinosaur to help David's fears.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Mel's Greatest Treasure
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Nick Lopez
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|14}}
|AltDate = October 25, 2024
|ProdCode = 103
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = After a big mess in the park during a game, Mel learns to clean up and care for the environment.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = One Ripe Tomato
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Jehan Madhani
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|14}}
|AltDate = October 25, 2024
|ProdCode = 104
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = The kids disagree over a ripe tomato, so Barney teaches the kids about sharing.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Barney's Big Race
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Laura Zak
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|14}}
|AltDate = November 1, 2024
|ProdCode = 105
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Barney creates a Go-Kart race event for the kids, but Vivie keeps getting upset over losing the race. She later learns that everything it not always winning.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = The Brave Truth
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Noelle Wright
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|21}}
|AltDate = November 1, 2024
|ProdCode = 106
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Barney encourages Vivie to tell the truth after she accidentally breaks Mel's new toy airplane.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = Red Light Stop Green Light Go
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Niki Lytton
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|21}}
|AltDate = November 8, 2024
|ProdCode = 107
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Mel wants to do a scooter trick and can't stop, making her feel tired and pushing her body too far. Barney teachers her that she has to listen to what her body says.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title = Big Bigger Best
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Scott Gray
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|21}}
|AltDate = November 8, 2024
|ProdCode = 108
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = David is sad that he is too small than his big brother, so Barney makes him bigger, but David feels he loves himself just the way he is.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 9
|Title = Practice Makes Purple
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Jim Nolan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|21}}
|AltDate = November 15, 2024
|ProdCode = 109
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Vivie tries soccer, but finds out she's not good at it. Barney later teaches Vivie that practice makes perfect.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 10
|Title = Team Mateys
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Laura Zak
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|21}}
|AltDate = November 15, 2024
|ProdCode = 110
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = During a game of pirates, Mel doesn't listen to her team mates, so Barney teaches her that listening to others is important, and that it makes a great team.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 11
|Title = Save the Garden
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Noelle Wright
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|1|13}}
|AltDate = January 17, 2025
|ProdCode = 111
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = The kids play a fun game to save the community garden, and learn small things make big changes.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 12
|Title = Dances With Goblins
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Nick Lopez
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|1|13}}
|AltDate = January 17, 2025
|ProdCode = 112
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Barney has to play two games at once when the kids disagree, and he's having a hard time about switching back and forth.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 13
|Title = Missing Mel
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Scott Gray
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|1|13}}
|AltDate = January 24, 2025
|ProdCode = 113
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Vivie and David feel upset after Mel is away for a broken arm. Barney creates a fun game to help the kids feel better when Mel gets back.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 14
|Title = The Castaway Crew
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Jim Nolan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|1|13}}
|AltDate = January 24, 2025
|ProdCode = 114
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Barney creates a game to help Mel embrace the abilities of her recently broken arm.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 15
|Title = Drawing Attention
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Jennifer Skelly
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|1|13}}
|AltDate = January 31, 2025
|ProdCode = 115
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Vivie fakes an injury after she feels ignored over her chalk drawing, so Barney teaches Vivie that she has to speak up for what she needs.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 16
|Title = Worth the Wait
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Nick Lopez
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|1|13}}
|AltDate = January 31, 2025
|ProdCode = 116
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Mel learns that some things take time because her healed arm doesn't work the way it should.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 17
|Title = The Big Spill
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Roxy Simons
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|1|13}}
|AltDate = February 7, 2025
|ProdCode = 117
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Vivie's painting gets ruined, so Barney creates a game to help her learn healthy ways and manage big feelings.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 18
|Title = Nature Chat
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Lexie Kahanovitz
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|1|13}}
|AltDate = February 7, 2025
|ProdCode = 118
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Mel learns to respect nature and take care of the environment thanks to Barney.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 19
|Title = The Great Grateful Scavenger Hunt
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Jim Nolan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|1|13}}
|AltDate = February 14, 2025
|ProdCode = 119
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = To help Mel focus on what she is grateful for, Barney creates a scavenger hunt.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 20
|Title = David the Hero
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Niki Lytton
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|1|13}}
|AltDate = February 14, 2025
|ProdCode = 120
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = David feels quiet playing superheroes, until Barney creates a superhero game, and David's quietness saves the day.
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 21
|Title = Making Magic
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Jim Nolan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|4|7}}
|AltDate = April 11, 2025
|ProdCode = 121
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 22
|Title = Birds of a Feather
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Nick Lopez
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|4|7}}
|AltDate = April 11, 2025
|ProdCode = 122
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 23
|Title = Bigger Wheels
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Annabeth Bondor-Stone & Connor White
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|4|7}}
|AltDate = April 18, 2025
|ProdCode = 123
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 24
|Title = Every Little Thing
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Lexie Kahanovitz
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|4|7}}
|AltDate = April 18, 2025
|ProdCode = 124
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #800080
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 25
|Title = Barney's Birthday
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Matt Sax & Duke Doyle
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|4|7}}
|AltDate = April 25, 2025
|ProdCode = 125
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #800080
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 26
|Title = Finders Not Keepers
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Nick Lopez
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|4|7}}
|AltDate = April 25, 2025
|ProdCode = 126
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #800080
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 27
|Title = The Snuzzleberry Snatcher
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Annabeth Bondor-Stone & Connor White
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|4|7}}
|AltDate = May 2, 2025
|ProdCode = 127
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #800080
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 28
|Title = It Takes Three
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Ernie Bustamante
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|4|7}}
|AltDate = May 2, 2025
|ProdCode = 128
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #800080
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 29
|Title = The Missing Valentine
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Niki Lytton
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|4|7}}
|AltDate = May 9, 2025
|ProdCode = 129
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #800080
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 30
|Title = Too Far
|DirectedBy = Adrian Thatcher
|WrittenBy = Susan Kim
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|4|7}}
|AltDate = May 9, 2025
|ProdCode = 130
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #800080
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|ShortSummary = Billy is frustrated went he tries to get his glow, until Barney helps him help David find his glowing toy in his own way.
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Special (2025)
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = I Love Me Too
|DirectedBy = Gordon Crum
|WrittenBy = Jim Nolan
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|1|31}} {{small|(YouTube)}}
|AltDate = TBA
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Barney and his friends go on an adventure through imagination to help Baby Bop get her glowing powers back.
|LineColor =
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Shorts
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Let's Meet BARNEY
|AltTitle = Barney's Intro
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|09|04}} {{small|(YouTube)}}
{{Start date|2024|10|18}} {{small|(Cartoon Network)}}
|AltDate = {{void|Start date|2024||}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Let's Meet BABY BOP
|AltTitle = Baby Bop's Intro
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|09|05}} {{small|(YouTube)}}
{{Start date|2024|11|01}} {{small|(Cartoon Network)}}
|AltDate = {{void|Start date|2024||}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Let's Meet BILLY
|AltTitle = Billy's Intro
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|09|06}} {{small|(YouTube)}}
{{Start date|2024|10|25}} {{small|(Cartoon Network)}}
|AltDate = {{void|Start date|2024||}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Clean Up
|AltTitle = Meet Barney: Clean Up
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|09|20}} {{small|(YouTube)}}
{{Start date|2024|09|30}} {{small|(Cartoon Network)}}
|AltDate = {{void|Start date|2024||}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Check in on Your Body
|AltTitle = Meet Barney: Check in on Your Body
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|09|27}} {{small|(YouTube)}}
{{Start date|2024|10|01}} {{small|(Cartoon Network)}}
|AltDate = {{void|Start date|2024||}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #6A4794
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Anger
|AltTitle = Meet Barney: Anger
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|02}} {{small|(Cartoon Network)}}
{{Start date|2024|10|04}} {{small|(YouTube)}}
|AltDate = {{void|Start date|2024||}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = #6A4794
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = Sharing
|AltTitle = Meet Barney: Sharing
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|03}} {{small|(Cartoon Network)}}
{{Start date|2024|10|25}} {{small|(YouTube)}}
|AltDate = {{void|Start date|2024||}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title = Big Happy Feeling
|AltTitle = Meet Barney: Big Happy Feeling
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|04}} {{small|(Cartoon Network)}}
{{Start date|2024|11|01}} {{small|(YouTube)}}
|AltDate = {{void|Start date|2024||}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 9
|Title = Make It Myself
|AltTitle = Meet Barney: Make It Myself
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|07}} {{small|(Cartoon Network)}}
{{Start date|2024|11|07}} {{small|(YouTube)}}
|AltDate = {{void|Start date|2024||}}
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 10
|Title = A Big Sad
|AltTitle = Meet Barney: A Big Sad
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|08}} {{small|(Cartoon Network)}}
{{Start date|2024|11|07}} {{small|(YouTube)}}
|AltDate = {{void|Start date|2024||}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 11
|Title = Little by Little
|AltTitle = Meet Barney: Little by Little
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|09}} {{small|(Cartoon Network)}}
{{Start date|2024|11|22}} {{small|(YouTube)}}
|AltDate = {{void|Start date|2024||}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 12
|Title = That Dizzy Feeling
|AltTitle = Meet Barney: That Dizzy Feeling
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|10}} {{small|(Cartoon Network)}}
{{Start date|2024|11|07}} {{small|(YouTube)}}
|AltDate = {{void|Start date|2024||}}
|ShortSummary =
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 13
|Title = Here If You Need Me
|AltTitle = Meet Barney: Here If You Need Me
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|10|11}} {{small|(Cartoon Network)}}
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Production
= Development =
Originally in October 2015, a revival of Barney & Friends was announced to premiere in 2017, but it did not come to fruition.{{cite news |last=Vlessing |first=Etan |date=2015-10-06 |title=MIPCOM: 'Barney & Friends' Set for Relaunch by Mattel, 9 Story |work=The Hollywood Reporter |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/mipcom-barney-friends-set-relaunch-829728 |access-date=December 2, 2018}} However, during Mattel's 2021 Virtual Analyst Day Presentation, Barney was included to be a "new series in development" by Mattel Television.[https://youtube/5oTWHnVsYys?t=1240/# 2021 Mattel (Virtual) Analyst Day Presentation | Barbie, Monster High, Polly Pocket | Dolls Category] On February 13, 2023, Mattel announced that it would relaunch the Barney franchise with an animated series set to debut in 2024. Announced to be a collaboration between Mattel Television and Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan for Mattel Television and Colin Bohm, Doug Murphy and Pam Westman for Nelvana were revealed to be the show's executive producers. The relaunch is set to introduce audiences to the world of Barney through music-filled adventures centered on love, community, and encouragement.[https://corporate.mattel.com/news/mattel-announces-barney-franchise-relaunch Mattel Announces Barney Franchise Relaunch] February 13, 2023 Retrieved February 13, 2023
The title of the series, Barney's World, was officially revealed on May 9, 2023. On September 4, 2024, it was announced that Michelle Mendelovitz and Josh Silverman would executive produce the series on behalf of Mattel and while Doug Murphy and Pam Westman remained as executive producers on behalf of Nelvana, Athena Georgaklis and Mellany Welsh were also added on behalf of the latter company.[https://corporate.mattel.com/news/barneys-world-to-premiere-monday-october-14-on-max "Barney's World" to Premiere Monday, October 14 on MAX] September 4, 2024 Retrieved September 4, 2024 Ten more episodes are set to be ordered in mid-2025 to complete the first season.{{citation needed|date=March 2025}}
Release
Upon the initial announcement, Mattel confirmed that the relaunch will be available for streaming, and broadcast partners were to be announced later in 2023.[https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/13/investing/barney-purple-dinosaur-return-mattel/index.html Barney the purple dinosaur is back and he has a new look] February 13, 2023 Retrieved February 13, 2023 On May 9, 2023, it was officially revealed that the series would air on Cartoonito and stream on Max.[https://corporate.mattel.com/news/barneys-world-is-debuting-on-cartoonito-on-cartoon-network-and-max-in-2024 Barney’s World is Debuting on Cartoonito on Cartoon Network and Max in 2024] May 9, 2023 Retrieved May 16, 2023 Executive Producer Pam Westman confirmed that the series would air on the Treehouse TV network in Canada,[https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7061761587161804800/ Pam Westman via LinkedIn on Treehouse] May 10, 20230 Retrieved May 11, 2023 with it later being announced by Corus Entertainment, parent of Nelvana, on June 5, 2024 that the series was set to debut on the network.[https://assets.corusent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/0605_Corus-Entertainment-Speciality-OP-Release_2024_2025_FINAL.pdf CORUS ENTERTAINMENT'S SPECIALITY NETWORKS WELCOME BACK 16 RETURNING CANADIAN ORIGINAL SERIES, PLUS 18 NEW TITLES FOR 2024/2025] June 5, 2024 Retrieved June 14, 2024 During Mattel's 2024 Virtual Analyst Day Presentation, Chief Brand Officer Lisa McKnight mentioned that the series is set to debut in late-Fall 2024.
In August 2024, footage of the series was leaked online before an exact release date was announced and before footage was officially unveiled.[https://bgr.com/entertainment/netflix-is-aggressively-taking-action-after-shows-and-movies-leak/ Netflix is 'aggressively taking action' after shows and movies leak] August 9, 2024 Retrieved August 10, 2024 Victoria Ramirez, a director of global marketing and music distribution for Mattel Television, publicly confirmed on August 28, 2024 (via Instagram) that the series is set to launch in October 2024 (before retracting her public comment and reducing its privacy). On September 4, 2024 it was officially announced that the series was set to premiere on October 14, 2024 on Max followed by a linear premiere on Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito block starting October 18, 2024. "Select" episodes of Barney's World are also available on YouTube, where the series premiere streamed early on October 11, 2024 in specific countries. Barney's World also launched on Cartoonito in EMEA and APAC regions, and Discovery Kids in LATAM.[https://press.wbd.com/us/media-release/max/barneys-world/barneys-world-premiere-monday-october-14-max "Barney's World" to Premiere Monday, October 14 on Max] September 4, 2024 Retrieved September 4, 2024 In Canada, Barney's World also premiered on October 14, 2024 on Treehouse and is available to stream on STACKTV.[https://www.corusent.com/news/heeeeey-friends-beloved-barney-franchise-is-back/ Mattel and Nelvana Bring Barney to a New Generation with their Co-produced Animated Series, Barney's World The Series Premieres Monday, October 14 on Treehouse and STACKTV In Canada] September 4, 2024 Retrieved September 4, 2024 Footage of the series was officially unveiled on September 4, 2024 via a trailer and character introductions of Barney, Baby Bop and Billy.
A 23-minute special titled Barney's World: I Love Me Too premiered first on YouTube on January 31, 2025.{{cite web|last=Milligan|first=Mercedes|title=Mattel Unveils Trailer for New Animated Special Barney's World: I Love Me Too|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/01/mattel-unveils-trailer-for-new-animated-special-barneys-world-i-love-me-too/|website=Animation Magazine|date=January 22, 2025|access-date=January 23, 2025}}{{cite web|title=Barney's World: I Love Me Too coming to YouTube|url=https://advanced-television.com/2025/01/22/barneys-world-i-love-me-too-coming-to-youtube/|website=Advanced Television|date=January 22, 2025|access-date=January 23, 2025}}
Reception
Upon the initial announcement of the animated series, the initial first look at the redesigned Barney drew controversies.[https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts/barney-is-back-but-fans-are-outraged-hes-not-how-they-remember-15957736 Barney the Dinosaur Is Back and People Aren't Happy – But Not for the Reason You Think] February 21, 2023 Retrieved March 22, 2023[https://www.huffpost.com/entry/barney-dinosaur-new-look-plastic-surgery_n_63eda30de4b0255caaf01cc7 Barney The Dinosaur's Glow Up Is Causing A Stir On Twitter] February 16, 2023 Retrieved March 22, 2023[https://popculture.com/tv-shows/news/barneys-new-look-slammed-by-fans-ahead-of-franchise-reboot/#5 'Barney's New Look Slammed by Fans Ahead of Franchise Reboot] February 14, 2023 Retrieved March 22, 2023 Jessica Zucha,[https://www.facebook.com/jessica.zucha/posts/6214752175212117 My opinion, I'm sad to be honest,... - Jessica Marie Zucha | Facebook] February 18, 2023 Retrieved May 20, 2023 who portrayed Tina on Barney & the Backyard Gang and the first 2 seasons of Barney & Friends, and Dianna De La Garza, the mother of Demi Lovato, who portrayed Angela on Barney & Friends, with the latter two disapproving the change.[https://www.tmz.com/2023/02/13/barney-dinosaur-reboot-makeover-mattel-dragged/ Barney No Love for The Purple Dinosaur ... New Look Slammed by Internet!!!] February 13, 2023 Retrieved March 22, 2023
The series received generally positive reviews.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}
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