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Barney & Friends is an American children's television series that originally ran on PBS Kids from April 6, 1992, to November 2, 2010.

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
130April 6, 1992 (1992-04-06)May 15, 1992 (1992-05-15)
218September 27, 1993 (1993-09-27)October 20, 1993 (1993-10-20)
320February 27, 1995 (1995-02-27)October 6, 1995 (1995-10-06)
420November 3, 1997 (1997-11-03)November 28, 1997 (1997-11-28)
520November 2, 1998 (1998-11-02)November 27, 1998 (1998-11-27)
620November 1, 1999 (1999-11-01)April 14, 2000 (2000-04-14)
720September 2, 2002 (2002-09-02)November 22, 2002 (2002-11-22)
820September 15, 2003 (2003-09-15)May 14, 2004 (2004-05-14)
920September 6, 2004 (2004-09-06)May 13, 2005 (2005-05-13)
1020September 18, 2006 (2006-09-18)October 13, 2006 (2006-10-13)
1120September 17, 2007 (2007-09-17)October 12, 2007 (2007-10-12)
1210September 15, 2008 (2008-09-15)September 26, 2008 (2008-09-26)
1310September 7, 2009 (2009-09-07)September 18, 2009 (2009-09-18)
1420October 4, 2010 (2010-10-04)November 2, 2010 (2010-11-02)

Episodes

Season 1 (1992)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleEducational themeCast of childrenOriginal air dateProd.
code [1]
11"The Queen of Make-Believe"ImaginationMichael
Min
Shawn
Tina
April 6, 1992 (1992-04-06)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.
22"My Family's Just Right for Me"Family membersDerek
Kathy
Luci
Michael
Tina
April 7, 1992 (1992-04-07)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.
33"Playing It Safe"SafetyDerek
Kathy
Luci
Min
April 8, 1992 (1992-04-08)103
Barney, Baby Bop, and the kids learn all about safety from traffic lights to dealing with strangers.
44"Hop to It!"ExerciseLuci
Michael
Min
Tina
April 9, 1992 (1992-04-09)104
Tina is upset that she cannot do a basketball trick as well as her sister Luci. Barney and his friends learn about exercise.
55"Eat, Drink and Be Healthy!"Eating healthy foodsLuci
Michael
Shawn
Tina
April 10, 1992 (1992-04-10)105
Barney and his friends learn about the four food groups and how healthy food is good for one's body.
66"Four Seasons Day"SeasonsLuci
Michael
Min
Shawn
April 13, 1992 (1992-04-13)106
Barney and the kids enjoy the fun of all four seasons in one day.
77"The Treasure of Rainbow Beard"Colors
Shapes
Derek
Kathy
Michael
Min
April 14, 1992 (1992-04-14)107
When "Rainbow Beard the Pirate" sends the group on a treasure hunt, Barney and friends explore the colors and shapes around everyone.
88"Going Places!"TransportationDerek
Kathy
Michael
Min (cameo)
Tina
April 15, 1992 (1992-04-15)108
After Min leaves for a trip to her grandmother's house, Barney takes the kids on a trip to "Imagination City".
99"Caring Means Sharing"SharingDerek
Kathy
Min
Shawn
April 16, 1992 (1992-04-16)109
When Kathy and Min fight over whose turn it is to play with Barney, their purple friend shows them that sharing is wonderful.
1010"Down on Barney's Farm"Farm animalsDerek
Luci
Shawn
Tina
April 17, 1992 (1992-04-17)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.
1111"What's That Shadow?"Dealing with fearsDerek
Kathy
Min
Shawn
April 20, 1992 (1992-04-20)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.
1212"Happy Birthday, Barney!"
"Barney's Birthday"
BirthdaysDerek (cameo)
Kathy
Luci (cameo)
Michael (cameo)
Min
Shawn
Tina
April 21, 1992 (1992-04-21)112
It's Barney's birthday, and the kids throw a birthday party for him.
1313"Alphabet Soup!"Alphabet
Letters
Derek
Kathy
Min
Tina
April 22, 1992 (1992-04-22)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.
1414"Our Earth, Our Home"The environmentDerek
Luci
Michael
Tina
April 23, 1992 (1992-04-23)114
It's Earth Week at school, and Barney teaches his friends about ways to save the Earth.
1515"Let's Help Mother Goose!"
"Barney Rhymes with Mother Goose"
Mother Goose rhymesKathy
Michael
Min
Shawn
April 24, 1992 (1992-04-24)115
When a bookworm is eating Mother Goose's book, Barney and his friends help her rewrite her famous rhymes.
1616"Be a Friend"FriendshipDerek
Kathy
Michael
Min (cameo)
Tosha
April 27, 1992 (1992-04-27)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.
1717"I Just Love Bugs"Bugs and insectsDerek
Luci
Michael
Tina
April 28, 1992 (1992-04-28)117
Things have gone buggy as Barney and the kids learn about bugs and insects.
1818"When I Grow Up..."JobsDerek
Kathy
Min
Shawn
April 29, 1992 (1992-04-29)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.
1919"1-2-3-4-5 Senses!"The five sensesDerek (cameo)
Kathy
Luci
Michael
Tina
April 30, 1992 (1992-04-30)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.
2020"Practice Makes Music"Music
Musical instruments
Luci
Michael
Tina
Tosha
May 1, 1992 (1992-05-01)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.
2121"Hi, Neighbor!"NeighborhoodsDerek
Luci
Shawn
Tina
May 4, 1992 (1992-05-04)121
Barney and his friends explore their neighborhoods through pretend play. They even take Baby Bop through pretend neighborhood buildings.
2222"A Camping We Will Go!"Camping
Forest safety
Kathy
Luci
Michael
Min
Tosha
May 5, 1992 (1992-05-05)122
When the kids want to go camping, Barney takes them on a camping trip, using the playground as their campsite.
2323"A Splash Party, Please"
"Barney's Best Manners"
Practicing good mannersDerek
Michael
Min
Tina
May 6, 1992 (1992-05-06)123
Barney and his friends learn how manners are important while having an after school picnic.
2424"Carnival of Numbers"NumbersKathy
Luci
Shawn
Tosha
May 7, 1992 (1992-05-07)124
Barney puts on a "Carnival of Numbers" for his friends so they can have fun with numbers.
2525"A World of Music"Countries
Music around the world
Derek
Luci
Min
Shawn
May 8, 1992 (1992-05-08)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.
2626"Doctor Barney is Here!"Good healthy habitsDerek
Kathy
Michael
Tosha
May 11, 1992 (1992-05-11)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".
2727"Oh, What a Day!"Feelings and emotionsLuci
Min
Shawn
Tina
May 12, 1992 (1992-05-12)127
Tina is having a bad day after losing her kitten, so Barney and the kids try to cheer her up.
2828"Home Sweet Homes"Homes for animals and peopleKathy
Michael
Tina
Tosha
May 13, 1992 (1992-05-13)128
Barney and his friends learn all about different homes for people and animals.
2929"Hola, Mexico!"MexicoDerek
Luci
Min
Shawn
May 14, 1992 (1992-05-14)129
After Luci receives a letter from her grandfather, Barney and the kids decide to have a fiesta in the classroom.
3030"Everyone is Special"Being specialDerek
Kathy
Luci
Michael
Min
Shawn
Tina
Tosha
May 15, 1992 (1992-05-15)130
Barney receives a surprise in the mail and shows his friends how being themselves is important.

Season 2 (1993)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleEducational themeCast of childrenOriginal air dateProd.
code [1]
311"Falling for Autumn!"AutumnDavid
Michael
Shawn
Tina
Tosha
September 27, 1993 (1993-09-27)201
Barney and friends have fun celebrating fall and preparing for a school "Fall Festival".
322"Grandparents are Grand!"GrandparentsDerek
Kathy
Min
Tina
September 28, 1993 (1993-09-28)202
When Derek's granddad and Kathy's nana visit the school, Barney and the kids learn how grandparents are special people.
333"May I Help You?"Helping othersDerek
Min
Shawn
Tosha
September 29, 1993 (1993-09-29)203
The kids take Barney and Baby Bop through a pretend day at school.
344"Red, Blue and Circles Too!"Colors
Shapes
Kathy
Michael
Tina
Tosha
September 30, 1993 (1993-09-30)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.
355"Honk! Honk! A Goose on the Loose!"Mother Goose rhymesDerek
Julie
Min
Shawn
October 1, 1993 (1993-10-01)205

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

Note: First appearance of Julie.
366"Hoo's in the Forest?"Forest animals
Animal sounds
Kathy
Michael
Tina
Tosha
October 4, 1993 (1993-10-04)206
Barney takes his friends to a forest and teaches them about different animals.
377"I Can Do That!"Trying new thingsDerek
Kathy
Min
Shawn
October 5, 1993 (1993-10-05)207
Barney, Baby Bop, and the kids show off things that they can do.
388"Grown-Ups for a Day!"JobsDerek
Min
Shawn
Tina
October 6, 1993 (1993-10-06)208
Barney and his friends explore different careers through pretend play.
399"Picture This!"Arts and craftsJulie
Michael
Shawn
Tosha
October 7, 1993 (1993-10-07)209
Barney and the kids have fun with art. Author Tomie dePaola visits.
4010"Look at Me, I'm 3!"Things associated with 3Derek
Julie
Kathy
Tina
October 8, 1993 (1993-10-08)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.
4111"The Exercise Circus!"
"Barney's Exercise Circus"
Exercise
Circus
Derek
Michael
Min
Tina
Tosha
Luci (guest)
October 11, 1993 (1993-10-11)211

Barney and friends perform in their own "Exercise Circus".

Note: Final appearance of Luci.
4212"My Favorite Things"Favorite thingsDavid
Kathy
Min
Shawn
October 12, 1993 (1993-10-12)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.
4313"The Dentist Makes Me Smile"Dental hygieneDerek
Kathy
Shawn
Tosha
October 13, 1993 (1993-10-13)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.
4414"Stop, Look and Be Safe!"SafetyDerek
Michael
Tina
Tosha
October 14, 1993 (1993-10-14)214
Barney and friends learn about different safety rules including ones about crossing streets and playing on the playground.
4515"An Adventure in Make Believe"
"Let's Pretend with Barney"
ImaginationDavid
Min
Shawn
October 15, 1993 (1993-10-15)215
BJ needs to save a princess in a make-believe jungle. Barney and the kids show him how to use his imagination.
4616"The Alphabet Zoo"
"Barney's Alphabet Zoo"
Alphabet
Zoo animals
Derek
Jason
Julie
Shawn
Tina
October 18, 1993 (1993-10-18)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.
4717"Having Tens of Fun!"
"Barney's Parade of Numbers"
Things associated with 10Kathy
Michael
Min
Tosha
October 19, 1993 (1993-10-19)217

Barney's friend Mr. Tenagain comes to visit and the gang has fun with the number 10.

Note: Final appearance of Michael.
4818"A Very Special Delivery!"
"Families are Special"
Being specialDavid
Kathy
Min
Shawn
Tosha
October 20, 1993 (1993-10-20)218

While waiting for Tosha's parents 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)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleEducational themeCast of childrenOriginal air dateProd.
code [1]
491"Shawn and the Beanstalk"PlantsDavid
Jason
Maria
Min
Shawn
Tosha
February 27, 1995 (1995-02-27)301

Barney and his friends learn about plants.

Note: First appearances of Maria and the Adventure Screen.
502"If the Shoe Fits..."ShoesCarlos
Juan
Julie
Min
February 28, 1995 (1995-02-28)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.
513"Room for Everyone"Rooms in a houseCarlos
Kathy
Shawn
Tosha
March 1, 1995 (1995-03-01)303

Barney and his friends pretend to explore different types of rooms in a house.

Note: First appearance of Stella the Storyteller.
524"I Can Be a Firefighter!"FirefightersJason
Julie
Kathy
Tosha
March 2, 1995 (1995-03-02)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.
535"Shopping for a Surprise!"Shopping and planning a partyCarlos
Julie
Min
Shawn
March 3, 1995 (1995-03-03)305
To prepare for a surprise party in the classroom, Barney and Baby Bop shop for different items they will need.
546"Anyway You Slice It"Cultures
Different types of bread
Carlos
Juan
Kathy
Min
June 7, 1995 (1995-06-07)306
Barney and his friends check out booths at their school's "International Festival".
557"Twice Is Nice!"Meeting new friends
Working together
Alissa
Ashley
Julie
Shawn
Tosha
June 8, 1995 (1995-06-08)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.
568"On the Move"
"Barney's Making New Friends"
FriendshipKathy
Kenneth
Min
Tosha
Stephen (cameo)
Derek (guest)
Tina (guest)
June 9, 1995 (1995-06-09)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.
579"A Welcome Home"AdoptionCarlos
Jason
Julie
Min
Shawn
June 12, 1995 (1995-06-12)309
Min looks for someone to adopt a lonely puppy her dog gave birth to. Shawn helps show Barney and the others about homes.
5810"Classical Cleanup"Cleaning up
Working together
Jason
Kathy
Shawn
Stephen (cameo)
Tosha
June 13, 1995 (1995-06-13)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.
5911"Our Furry Feathered Fishy Friends"Types of pets and taking care of themCarlos
Julie
Kathy
Kenneth
July 24, 1995 (1995-07-24)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.
6012"Gone Fishing!"Underwater creatures
Sharing
Jason
Juan
Julie
Min
July 25, 1995 (1995-07-25)312
Barney and his friends learn about the sea and the creatures living there.
6113"At Home with Animals"Animal homesKathy
Kenneth
Shawn
Tosha
July 26, 1995 (1995-07-26)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.
6214"It's Raining, It's Pouring..."Rainy day activitiesCarlos
Jason
Min
Tosha
July 27, 1995 (1995-07-27)314
While it is raining outside, Tomie dePaola visits and the kids share what they like to do on a rainy day.
6315"Camera Safari"Safari animalsJulie
Kathy
Min
Shawn
July 28, 1995 (1995-07-28)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.
6416"Who's Who on the Choo Choo?"
"Barney's All Aboard For Sharing"
Trains
Sharing
Juan
Julie
Kenneth
Tosha
October 2, 1995 (1995-10-02)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".
6517"Are We There Yet?"
"Riding In Barney's Car"
Cars
Car safety
Carlos
Kathy
Kenneth (cameo)
Min
Shawn
Stephen (cameo)
October 3, 1995 (1995-10-03)[a]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.
6618"Ship, Ahoy!"Boats
Imagination
Carlos
Jason
Kathy
Min
October 4, 1995 (1995-10-04)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.
6719"Hats Off to BJ!"HatsJuan
Kenneth
Shawn
Tosha
October 5, 1995 (1995-10-05)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.
6820"Up We Go!"Things in the skyCarlos
Julie
Min
Shawn
Tosha
October 6, 1995 (1995-10-06)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)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleEducational themeCast of childrenOriginal air dateProd.
code [1]
691"First Day of School"What students do for schoolAshley
Kristen
Maria
Stephen
November 3, 1997 (1997-11-03)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.
702"Is Everybody Happy?"Feelings and emotionsChip
Kim
Kristen
Robert
November 4, 1997 (1997-11-04)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.
713"Pennies, Nickels, Dimes"MoneyHannah
Kim
Robert
Stephen
November 5, 1997 (1997-11-05)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.
724"We've Got Rhythm"Rhythm
Beat
Ashley
Chip
Hannah
Maria
November 6, 1997 (1997-11-06)404
Barney and the gang talk about rhythms.
735"Tick Tock Clocks!"Time
Clocks
Chip
Keesha
Kristen
Stephen
November 7, 1997 (1997-11-07)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.
746"Waiting for Mr. MacRooney"Patience
The postal appearance
Ashley
Chip
Maria
Robert
November 10, 1997 (1997-11-10)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.
757"Let's Build Together"Building stuff
Working together
Jeff
Keesha
Kim
Stephen
November 11, 1997 (1997-11-11)407

Barney and the kids decide to build their own castle.

Note: First appearance of Jeff.
768"It's Tradition"Family traditionsAlissa
Ashley
Kristen
Robert
November 12, 1997 (1997-11-12)408
The children share each of their family traditions for Barney.
779"A Picture of Health"Being healthy
Doctor check-ups
Curtis
Hannah
Kim
Stephen
November 13, 1997 (1997-11-13)409
Barney talks about the value of staying healthy and pretends to give the kids a checkup.
7810"Play Ball!"BallsDanny
Hannah
Keesha
Robert
November 14, 1997 (1997-11-14)410

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

Note: First appearance of Danny.
7911"A Different Kind of Mystery"Mysteries
Differences
Ashley
Curtis
Jeff
Kristen
November 17, 1997 (1997-11-17)411
Barney and the kids investigate a mysterious sound in the classroom.
8012"Going on a Bear Hunt"Bears
Helping others
Danny
Keesha
Kim
Stephen
November 18, 1997 (1997-11-18)412
Barney and the kids search for Stephen's lost stuffed bear.
8113"Let's Eat!"Nutrition
Manners
Ashley
Chip
Hannah
Robert
November 19, 1997 (1997-11-19)413
The gang learns about nutrition and different kinds of food, and even learn about good manners when they create their own restaurant.
8214"Tree-Mendous Trees"TreesCurtis
Kim
Kristen
Stephen
November 20, 1997 (1997-11-20)414
Curtis is upset about playing a tree in a school play. Barney and the kids learn about trees and how they grow.
8315"Good, Clean Fun!"CleanlinessHannah
Jeff
Kristen
Robert
November 21, 1997 (1997-11-21)415
Barney teaches the kids a lesson on personal cleanliness.
8416"Easy, Breezy Day!"Windy day activitiesAshley
Chip
Curtis
Robert
November 24, 1997 (1997-11-24)416
Barney and the kids play games that make use of the wind and even take a flight in a hot air balloon.
8517"All Mixed Up"Following directionsDanny
Hannah
Kim
Stephen
November 25, 1997 (1997-11-25)417
Barney helps out by following directions after the kids' picnic plans are ruined.
8618"Oh, Brother...She's My Sister"Siblings (brothers and sisters)Alissa
Ashley
Jeff
Robert
November 26, 1997 (1997-11-26)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.
8719"Once a Pond a Time"Pond animalsCurtis
Danny
Keesha
Kristen
November 27, 1997 (1997-11-27)419
Barney and the kids learn about pond life.
8820"E-I-E-I-O"Working on a dairy farmHannah
Jeff
Kim
Stephen
November 28, 1997 (1997-11-28)420
Barney and the kids learn about how a dairy farm works.

Season 5 (1998)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleEducational themeCast of childrenOriginal air dateProd.
code [1]
891"Books Are Fun!"Fun with books
Self-esteem
Curtis
Ashley
Hannah
Robert
November 2, 1998 (1998-11-02)501

Barney and the kids have fun with books from the school library.

Note: First appearance of Booker T. Bookworm.
902"Trading Places"Separation
Being thankful
Jeff
Keesha
Kristen
Stephen
November 3, 1998 (1998-11-03)502
Barney teaches the kids that they should be thankful for what they have.
913"Safety First!"SafetyDanny
Emily
Kim
Robert
November 4, 1998 (1998-11-04)503

Baby Bop pretends to be a safety officer and instructs everyone on safety rules.

Note: First appearance of Emily.
924"Circle of Friends"CirclesStephen
Hannah
Keesha
Ashley
November 5, 1998 (1998-11-05)504
Barney and the kids discusses things that are shaped like circles.
935"The One and Only You"Being specialCurtis
Danny
Kim
Kristen
November 6, 1998 (1998-11-06)505
Kristen learns that it's not the size of her family that matters, but how she's loved.
946"Barney's Band"Musical insrrumentsRobert
Jeff
Keesha
Robert
November 9, 1998 (1998-11-09)506
The gang learns about musical instruments.
957"Try It, You'll Like It!"Dealing with fears
Trying new things
Danny
Emily
Hannah
Stephen
November 10, 1998 (1998-11-10)507
When Danny does not know how to make a presentation in class, the gang helps him overcome his fear.
968"Colors All Around"ColorsChip
Curtis
Kristen
Robert
November 11, 1998 (1998-11-11)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.
979"Howdy, Friends!"Cowboys and cowgirls' lifeChip
Hannah
Jeff
Keesha
November 12, 1998 (1998-11-12)509
Barney and his friends pretend to be cowboys and cowgirls.
9810"Seven Days a Week"Days of the weekDanny
Emily
Kim
Robert
November 13, 1998 (1998-11-13)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.
9911"Hidden Treasures"EcologyLinda
Keesha
Kristen
Curtis
Stephen
November 16, 1998 (1998-11-16)511

Barney turns a treehouse cleaning project into a treasure hunt.

Note: First appearance of Linda.
10012"A Royal Welcome"Medieval thingsAshley
Chip
Hannah
Robert
November 17, 1998 (1998-11-17)512
The gang meets Old King Cole.
10113"Sweet As Honey"Bees
Honey
Danny
Emily
Hannah
Stephen
November 18, 1998 (1998-11-18)513
The gang learns a lesson about bees and the honey-producing process.
10214"First Things First!"Playing with friends
Taking turns
Curtis
Keesha
Kim
Robert
November 19, 1998 (1998-11-19)514
Barney plans a day full of fun activities, with each activity representing a piece of a puzzle.
10315"Aunt Rachel is Here!"Extended family membersAlissa
Ashley
Jeff
Stephen
November 20, 1998 (1998-11-20)515

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

Note: Final appearance of Alissa.
10416"It's a Rainy Day!"Rain
Thunderstorms
Linda
Chip
Emily
Hannah
Curtis
November 23, 1998 (1998-11-23)516
Barney uses a rainy day to teach kids about rainstorms.
10517"Easy Does It!"Wheels
Ramps
Pulleys
Working together
Danny
Jeff
Keesha
Kristen
November 24, 1998 (1998-11-24)517
Barney demonstrates how to use wheels, ramps and pulleys to move a heavy trunk.
10618"What's in a Name?"
"A to Z with Barney!"
Alphabet
Letters
Spelling
Chip
Curtis
Hannah
Linda
Stephen
November 25, 1998 (1998-11-25)518

Chip teaches his sister, Linda, the letters in her name.

Note: Final appearance of Curtis.
10719"A Very Special Mouse"Basic computer skillsDanny
Jeff
Keesha
Kristen
November 26, 1998 (1998-11-26)519

Danny teaches the gang basic computer skills.

Note: Final appearances of Kristen and Booker T. Bookworm.
10820"A Package of Friendship"FriendshipAshley
Kim
Robert
Stephen
November 27, 1998 (1998-11-27)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
TitleEducational themeCast of childrenOriginal air dateProd.
code [1]
1091"Stick with Imagination!"ImaginationHannah
Keesha
Robert
Stephen
November 1, 1999 (1999-11-01)601
Barney teaches the kids how to use their imaginations to turn ordinary things, such as a stick, into fun playthings.
1102"Itty Bitty Bugs"Bugs and insectsLinda
Hannah
Danny
Robert
November 2, 1999 (1999-11-02)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.
1113"Grandparents Are Grand"GrandparentsJeff
Stephen
Kim
Emily
November 3, 1999 (1999-11-03)603
The children prepare a surprise party for Kim's grandparents, and they each make a special gift for their own grandfathers and grandmothers.
1124"Snack Time!"Trying new foods
Nutrition
How foods are produced
Chip
Danny
Jeff
Keesha
November 4, 1999 (1999-11-04)604
Barney helps the kids learn about healthy snacks and how bread is made as they turn the classroom into a pretend restaurant.
1135"A Sunny, Snowy Day"Summer
Winter
Linda
Jeff
Keesha
Robert
November 5, 1999 (1999-11-05)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.
1146"You've Got to Have Art"
"Ready...Set...Create!"
Arts and craftsJeff
Robert
Keesha
Emily
November 8, 1999 (1999-11-08)606
Barney and the kids learn to appreciate various art forms as they decorate the school for an upcoming Open House.
1157"Five Kinds of Fun!"The five sensesDanny
Keesha
Linda
Stephen
November 9, 1999 (1999-11-09)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.
1168"Count Me In!"NumbersChip
Emily
Hannah
Jill
Stephen
November 10, 1999 (1999-11-10)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.
1179"Who's Who at the Zoo?"Zoo animalsDanny
Hannah
Kim
Robert
November 11, 1999 (1999-11-11)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.
11810"Birthday Olé"BirthdaysRobert
Stephen
Kim
Emily
November 12, 1999 (1999-11-12)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.
11911"Excellent Exercise!"ExerciseDanny
Jeff
Jill
Stephen
April 3, 2000 (2000-04-03)611
Barney and his friends learn how to exercise well.
12012"Brushing Up on Teeth"Dental hygieneDanny
Keesha
Linda
Robert
April 4, 2000 (2000-04-04)612

Barney teaches the kids about their teeth.

Note: Final appearance of Linda.
12113"A "Little" Mother Goose"Mother Goose rhymesJeff
Robert
Keesha
Jill
Emily
April 5, 2000 (2000-04-05)613

Mother Goose teaches Barney and the kids to rhyme.

Note: This episode is a shortened version of the "Barney's Rhyme Time Rhythm" video.
12214"Good Job!"JobsDanny
Emily
Hannah
Jeff
April 6, 2000 (2000-04-06)614
The kids think about growing up for jobs in their futures. They even pretend to be dancers, chefs, bus drivers and sailors.
12315"It's Home to Me"Different kinds of homes
Rooms in a house
Danny
Emily
Hannah
Stephen
April 7, 2000 (2000-04-07)615
Barney and the kids learn how different families have different homes and that home is where family and friends are.
12416"How Does Your Garden Grow?"GardeningDanny
Jill
Kim
Stephen
April 10, 2000 (2000-04-10)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.
12517"You Can Do It!"Trying new thingsJeff
Keesha
Stephen
April 11, 2000 (2000-04-11)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.
12618"Here Comes the Firetruck!"Fire safetyHannah
Jeff
Kim
Robert
April 12, 2000 (2000-04-12)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.
12719"Ready, Set, Go!"TransportationChip
Danny
Emily
Keesha
April 13, 2000 (2000-04-13)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.
12820"You Are Special"Being specialRobert
Hannah
Emily
Jeff
April 14, 2000 (2000-04-14)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 Jeff, Robert, Emily, Hannah and Stella the Storyteller.

Season 7 (2002)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleEducational themeCast of childrenOriginal air dateProd.
code [1]
1291"All Aboard!"Trains
Teamwork
Angela
Kami
Mario
Scott
September 2, 2002 (2002-09-02)701

When Barney and the rest of the gang decide to help clean up the park, Kami feels upset because she can't work as fast as the others. Feeling like the caboose on a train, she's dejected, until Scott reminds her that the caboose is where the train conductor rides. All of the children learn more about trains and finish up the day by cleaning up an old caboose in the park and learn how train signal flags work.

Note: First appearances of Angela, Kami, Mario and Scott. Dean Wendt replaces Bob West as the voice of Barney.
1302"Up, Down and Around!"Ups and downsMario
Sarah
Tony
Whitney
September 3, 2002 (2002-09-03)702

When Tony's kite gets stuck in a tree while he's trying to show it to Barney and the rest of his friends, everyone learns about the ups and downs of life, and how to overcome them. Learning what else can go up and down helps them figure out a way to rescue Tony's kite.

Note: First appearances of Sarah, Tony and Whitney.
1313"Tea-riffic Manners"Practicing good mannersBeth
Gianna
Scott
September 4, 2002 (2002-09-04)703

Gianna, Barney, and BJ teach Baby Bop the proper manners for a tea party. From sneezing politely, to learning the magic words, to understanding the importance of cleaning up their own messes, everyone receives a vital lesson on etiquette.

Note: First appearances of Beth and Gianna.
1324"Puppy Love"DogsBeth
Kami
Tony
September 5, 2002 (2002-09-05)704
It's time for Bingo's visit to the vet, but he's nowhere to be found. Everyone searches for him and learns about all the different kinds of dogs they can own.
1335"Bunches of Boxes"Imagination
Creativity
Kami
Mario
Scott
Whitney
September 6, 2002 (2002-09-06)705
Barney helps the kids turn the disappointment of finding just empty boxes into a spectacular display of imagination as they learn just what an empty cardboard box can become.
1346"Stop! Go!"Stop and goAngela
Gianna
Jamal
Mario
September 9, 2002 (2002-09-09)706
Baby Bop plays with "Stop" and "Go" signs and then directs traffic.
1357"Red, Yellow, and Blue!"Primary colorsMario
Sarah
Tony
September 10, 2002 (2002-09-10)707
The gang spends the day celebrating primary colors.
1368"Play for Exercise!"ExerciseBeth
Scott
Whitney
September 11, 2002 (2002-09-11)708
The gang learns that while they are playing all their games outside, they are actually exercising.
1379"Come Blow Your Horn!"Horn instrumentsAngela
Gianna
Nick
September 12, 2002 (2002-09-12)709
It's time for the evening concert with Mr. Boyd and his brass band. Everyone hopes to be able to play an instrument in the band, but only two people shine. Barney gets to play the tuba and BJ plays his drum.
13810"A New Friend!"
"It's Nice to Meet You!"[1]
Making new friendsColleen
Kami
Mario
Scott
September 13, 2002 (2002-09-13)710
A new friend has joined the gang and Barney makes sure that Colleen fits in and doesn't feel awkward.
13911"Numbers! Numbers!"NumbersBeth
Mario
Tony
Whitney
September 20, 2002 (2002-09-20)711
Barney and the kids go on a number hunt after a gust of wind accidentally blows away Tony's box filled with numbers. Their hunt takes them all over the park and inside the caboose, and they find numbers everywhere.
14012"This Way In! This Way Out!"Ins and outsAngela
Nick
Sarah
September 27, 2002 (2002-09-27)712
Barney teaches his friends about the "ins" and "outs" as Angela sets her box turtle Terry free.
14113"Spring Into Fun!"SpringBeth
Gianna
Mario
Scott
October 4, 2002 (2002-10-04)713
Barney is determined not to let a few spring showers ruin the day. He teaches the kids all about the changes in seasons and that rainy days can be fun.
14214"Play It Safe!"SafetySarah
Tony
Whitney
October 11, 2002 (2002-10-11)714
Barney teaches Baby Bop and friends about safety and that bandages are meant for real injuries, not make believe.
14315"Three Lines, Three Corners"TrianglesAngela
Kami
Mario
Whitney
October 18, 2002 (2002-10-18)715
From a chalk hopscotch board made of triangles, the kids explore the shapes around them. The triangle gets the most exposure, from rooftops to paper hats.
14416"A Parade of Bikes"BicyclesKami
Nick
Sarah
October 25, 2002 (2002-10-25)716
It is time for the bicycle parade. All is going well, until Nick shows up and lets them know he had an accident on his bike. The gang quickly works to cheer Nick up and fix his bike. He also gets a little lesson on bicycle safety from Mr. Boyd. Once the bike is all fixed up, it's on with the parade.
14517"It's a Happy Day!"The feeling of happinessBeth
Mario
Whitney
November 1, 2002 (2002-11-01)717
With Beth's invention of "Happy Day", all the children learn that true happiness comes from doing nice things for others.
14618"My Family and Me"FamiliesGianna
Mario
Nick
Whitney
November 8, 2002 (2002-11-08)718
When Nick, Mario, Whitney, and Gianna receive mysterious invitations to a picnic, along with instructions to bring a family treasure, they are all very confused. After arriving, they share their treasures and discuss the differences between their families. Barney surprises them by bringing all of their families to enjoy the picnic with them. Everyone learns that it doesn't matter what kind of family someone has—it only matters that someone's loved.
14719"Splish! Splash!"Importance of waterAngela
Gianna
Nick
Scott
November 15, 2002 (2002-11-15)719
Barney and the kids learn about water and the important place it holds in people's lives. They learn that water is everywhere, and end up in the swimming pool making a big splash.
14820"BJ's Really Cool House"Rooms in a houseBeth
Kami
Sarah
Tony
November 22, 2002 (2002-11-22)720
BJ builds his own house in the park. While waiting to see the house, Barney and his friends discuss different rooms in a house. When BJ forgets to include space for Baby Bop in his house, Barney reminds him that family makes a house a home.

Season 8 (2003–2004)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleEducational themeCast of childrenOriginal air dateProd.
code [1]
1491"A Fountain of Fun"Park activitiesJackson
Mario
Nick
Whitney
September 15, 2003 (2003-09-15)801

Barney and the kids explore and enjoy the park while waiting for Mr. Boyd's park fountain to be delivered.

Note: First appearance of Jackson.
1502"On Again, Off Again"Ons and offsBeth
Mario
Nick
Sarah
September 16, 2003 (2003-09-16)802
From silly hats, shoes, tap dancing, and many other wearable things, Barney and the kids have fun dressing up Baby Bop's teddy bear.
1513"Sharing Is Caring!"SharingBeth
Gianna
Scott
September 17, 2003 (2003-09-17)803
The children donate toys to Mr. Boyd's toy drive and Baby Bop learns about sharing.
1524"Here Kitty, Kitty"CatsAngela
Mario
Tony
Whitney
September 18, 2003 (2003-09-18)804
Barney and the kids help Miss Jo find her lost cat, and they learn a lot about cats along the way.
1535"Once Upon a Fairy Tale"Fairy talesGianna
Jackson
Kami
Mario
September 19, 2003 (2003-09-19)805
Mario tries to write a fairy tale and the kids try to help by acting out their favorite stories.
1546"It's Hot! It's Cold!"TemperaturesBeth
Scott
Whitney
September 26, 2003 (2003-09-26)806
Barney and the kids learn about hot and cold, then Barney turns the playground into a winter and a summer wonderland.
1557"A Perfectly Purple Day"The color purpleColleen
Gianna
Nick
Sarah
Tony
October 3, 2003 (2003-10-03)807
Barney and the kids plan a party for Colleen, using her favorite color, purple.
1568"Day and Night"The difference between day and nightBeth
Nick
Whitney
October 10, 2003 (2003-10-10)808
Barney helps the kids experience the differences between day and night.
1579"Play Piano with Me!"PianosBeth
Kami
Mario
October 17, 2003 (2003-10-17)809
Barney and the kids learn about pianos after finding Mr. Boyd and Bingo working on a player piano.
15810"A Picture of Friendship"FriendshipGianna
Jackson
Mario
Sarah
October 24, 2003 (2003-10-24)810
Barney and the children learn what it takes to be a good friend after accidentally hurting BJ's feelings.
15911"A-Counting We Will Go!"NumbersBeth
Nick
Whitney
May 3, 2004 (2004-05-03)811
When Baby Bop becomes upset when she finds out that she is not able to count to ten, Barney and the kids help her by playing number games, visit a make believe store, and put on a number parade in the park.
16012"A Little Big Day"The difference between big things and little thingsAngela
Kami
Nick
Scott
May 4, 2004 (2004-05-04)812
Barney tells Baby Bop and the children that things, both big and little, matter.
16113"A World of Friends"Countries
Music around the world
Jackson
Kami
Mario
Scott
Whitney
May 5, 2004 (2004-05-05)813
The park has an international festival, which enables Barney and the kids to learn about Kenya, Brazil, Germany, Italy and South Korea.
16214"Who's Your Neighbor?"NeighborhoodsGianna
Jackson
Sarah
Tony
May 6, 2004 (2004-05-06)814
This episode focuses on community helpers and how they help Barney and the kids to live safely and happily.
16315"Squares, Squares Everywhere"SquaresAngela
Beth
Nick
May 7, 2004 (2004-05-07)815
Nick has to find squares for his homework, and he finds it more fun finding them when Barney and the kids help.
16416"Let's Go for a Ride!"Cars
Car safety
Gianna
Jackson (cameo)
Kami
Mario
May 10, 2004 (2004-05-10)816
Cars and buses are discussed on a day of pretend-play that starts with Mario's toy car and BJ's remote-controlled car.
16517"That Makes Me Mad!"The feeling of angerJacklyn (cameo)
Matthew (cameo)
Nick
Sarah
Whitney
May 11, 2004 (2004-05-11)817
Barney asks his friends for some good ways to express anger and how to deal with it.
16618"It's Your Birthday, Barney!"BirthdaysAngela (cameo)
Beth
Gianna
Jackson
Kami (cameo)
Mario
Nick (cameo)
Sarah (cameo)
Scott (cameo)
Tony
Whitney (cameo)
May 12, 2004 (2004-05-12)818
It's Barney's birthday and the kids, Baby Bop and BJ plan a party to celebrate.
16719"It's Showtime!"Putting on a talent showMario
Nick
Sarah
Whitney
May 13, 2004 (2004-05-13)819
A performance is planned by Barney, BJ, and the kids, who intend to entertain their friends in the park.
16820"At Home in the Park"Homes for animals in the parkKami
Nick
Sarah
Tony
May 14, 2004 (2004-05-14)820
Barney helps the kids to learn about how animals make their homes in the park.

Season 9 (2004–2005)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleEducational themeCast of childrenOriginal air dateProd.
code [1]
1691"Everybody's Got Feelings"Feelings and emotionsDavid
Nick
Whitney
September 6, 2004 (2004-09-06)901
Barney relates that little people have big feelings. He gets his friends to make masks of faces. Barney helps BJ and Baby Bop deal with their anger.
1702"Caring Hearts"HeartsDavid
Nick
Whitney
September 7, 2004 (2004-09-07)902
In their school project, the kids attach hearts with names of people they care about, on a bare tree. Barney helps the kids get a wide view of all the people who care about them. Their friends and family tree "blooms" considerably.
1713"Let's Make Music!"Music
Musical instruments
David
Kami
Stacy
September 8, 2004 (2004-09-08)903
Barney tells the kids how rhythm is instrumental to music. It inspires the kids to start a marching band.
1724"Movin' Along"ExerciseDavid
Kami
Stacy
September 9, 2004 (2004-09-09)904
Barney steps in as the Simon of a Simon Says game. It starts everyone dancing and moving about. Midway through the game, Barney narrates a dramatization of The Tortoise and the Hare.
1735"Let Your Creativity Fly!"AirplanesDavid
Laura
Miguel
September 10, 2004 (2004-09-10)905
Laura, David, and Miguel find Barney's paper airplane—and set their imaginations on one goal: building a pretend airplane.
1746"Imagine That!"ImaginationDavid
Laura
Whitney
September 13, 2004 (2004-09-13)906
The children use their imaginations to pretend they're in Laura's picture enjoying an island adventure.
1757"All About Me"Traits that make people specialJackson (cameo)
Laura
Whitney
September 14, 2004 (2004-09-14)907
Positive self-esteem is the goal as Barney teaches the kids that they're all special.
1768"My Baby Brother"Adjusting to a newborn in the familyDavid
Laura
Whitney
September 15, 2004 (2004-09-15)908
Barney teaches the kids about adjusting to new babies in a family.
1779"Keep On Truckin'"Trucks
Truck safety
Jackson
Nick
Rachel
September 16, 2004 (2004-09-16)909
The children spend the day learning about trucks. They also learn the value of sharing and how to play safely.
17810"I'm a Builder"Construction
Imagination
David
Nick
Rachel
September 17, 2004 (2004-09-17)910
Barney builds a castle with the children after they watch construction vehicles.
17911"Coming On Strong"Good health habitsJackson
Miguel
Rachel
Whitney
May 2, 2005 (2005-05-02)911
Jackson, Miguel, Rachel, and "Dr. Whitney" play check-up to see how they have grown. Barney shares with them ways to help their bodies grow stronger and healthier.
18012"Let's Play Games!"Playing sports and games for exerciseJackson
Miguel
Rachel
Whitney
May 3, 2005 (2005-05-03)912
BJ pulls out a huge pile of balls and other things for playing games, but he needs friends to help him decide what game to play.
18113"You Can Count On Me!"NumbersKami
Nick
Rachel
May 4, 2005 (2005-05-04)913
Kami, Rachel, and Nick go on Barney's number hunt. As Barney shows different number cards, the kids use their senses to find the real objects.
18214"A Wonderful World of Colors and Shapes"Shapes
Colors
Jackson
Stacy
Whitney
May 5, 2005 (2005-05-05)914
Barney shows off a painting, which inspires the children to create an art show. Barney also shows Baby Bop how to paint shapes.
18315"Easy as ABC"Alphabet
Letters
Jackson
Stacy
Whitney
May 6, 2005 (2005-05-06)915
Baby Bop learns about letters and how to spell her name and has fun with the alphabet.
18416"Look What I Can Do!"Trying new thingsJackson
Kami
Rachel
May 9, 2005 (2005-05-09)916

The children play "I Can Do", in which each one shares something he or she can do; Baby Bop worries about trying something new, however.

Note: Final appearance of Kami.
18517"Making a Move!"Understanding transition to a new neighborhoodAnna
Miguel
Nick
Stacy
Whitney
May 10, 2005 (2005-05-10)917
Anna misses her friends from her old neighborhood, so Barney and the kids make her feel welcome. Anna also shares her memory book.
18618"Home, Safe Home"FirefightersDavid
Nick
Stacy
Whitney
May 11, 2005 (2005-05-11)918
Fire safety is the subject as a firefighter inspects the caboose. Baby Bop also learns about safety when she bathes her teddy bear.
18719"On the Road Again!"Cars
Car safety
David
Jackson
Laura
May 12, 2005 (2005-05-12)919
Barney creates a kid-size car to teach the children about automobiles. He, Baby Bop and BJ teach a lesson about seat-belt safety.
18820"My Friends, The Doctor and the Dentist"Dental hygiene
Good healthy habits
David
Jackson
Laura
May 13, 2005 (2005-05-13)920
Barney and his friends learn about healthy habits such as brushing teeth, getting checkups, eating healthy food, and exercising.

Season 10 (2006)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleEducational themeCast of childrenNo. in Season 14Original air dateAlternate air date
189a
257b
1a"Welcome, Cousin Riff"Making new friends-9bSeptember 18, 2006 (2006-09-18)October 14, 2010
Barney springs a new welcome surprise on BJ and Baby Bop; their cousin, Riff, is moving to town.
189b1b"Special Skills"Special skillsAbigail
Jackson
Rachel
-September 18, 2006 (2006-09-18)-
Barney encourages the shy Riff to join BJ and Baby Bop in a special show.
190a
267b
2a"Airplanes"AirplanesDanny
David
Madison
Riley
19bSeptember 19, 2006 (2006-09-19)November 1, 2010
Riff takes apart BJ's new toy airplane to see how it works.
190b
250b
2b"Boats"BoatsAllison
Scott
2bSeptember 19, 2006 (2006-09-19)October 5, 2010
Baby Bop shows an interest in boats, so Barney shows her some vessels on a computer.
191a
256a
3a"Butterflies"ButterfliesClaire
Emma
Josh
Samantha
8aSeptember 20, 2006 (2006-09-20)October 13, 2010
Barney, BJ, Riff, and the kids help Baby Bop search for her pet caterpillar, Monty, who has disappeared.
191b3b"Bugs"Bugs and insectsEthan
Melissa
Olivia
Patty
-September 20, 2006 (2006-09-20)-
Riff, who does not want to be around bugs, is less than thrilled when BJ turns the caboose into a bug zoo.
192a4a"Shapes"ShapesJackson
Lindsey
Sadie
-September 21, 2006 (2006-09-21)-
The gang goes to a carnival filled with shapes, but Riff thinks he won't be able to play any games after he loses his lucky medal.
192b4b"Colors"ColorsDavid
Haley
Rachel
Tracy
-September 21, 2006 (2006-09-21)-
Baby Bop sees a rainbow, but it disappears before she can show her friends, so Barney and the others paint a new rainbow.
193a
263a
5a"Seeing"The sense of sightLucas
Sophie
15aSeptember 22, 2006 (2006-09-22)October 22, 2010
When the gang plays hide-and-seek, Baby Bop says that an elephant is hiding in the park.
193b5b"Hearing"The sense of hearingHaley
Jason
Josh
Tracy
-September 22, 2006 (2006-09-22)-
BJ and Riff try to see who can make the louder sound.
194a6a"Glad to Be Me"Self-esteem
Social skills
David
Melissa
Olivia
-September 25, 2006 (2006-09-25)-
Barney teaches his friends that being themselves is important.
194b
251b
6b"Arts"Arts and craftsJessica3bSeptember 25, 2006 (2006-09-25)October 6, 2010
Baby Bop feels left out when Barney's friends pay close attention to Riff while they are at an art festival.
195a
252a
7a"Movement"Different ways of exerciseAmy
Carmen
Matthew
4aSeptember 26, 2006 (2006-09-26)October 7, 2010
BJ and Baby Bop help Barney prepare for a footrace by showing him how to stretch his muscles.
195b
253b
7b"BJ's Snack Attack"Healthy snacksHope
Lindsey
Lucas
Olivia
5bSeptember 26, 2006 (2006-09-26)October 8, 2010
BJ feels sick after eating too many sweets, so he takes a nap, only to dream of eating more sweets.
196a8a"Counting"Counting
Numbers
Bethany
Morgan
Peter
Ryan
Sadie
Sophie
-September 27, 2006 (2006-09-27)-
Barney teaches Baby Bop to count after BJ and Riff find a treasure map that requires math skills to find the prize.
196b8b"Letters"Alphabet
Letters
Emma
Lucas
Scott
Tracy
-September 27, 2006 (2006-09-27)-
The gang makes posters to advertise a music concert at a park.
197a9a"Pets"Types of pets and taking care of themAdam
Brian
-September 28, 2006 (2006-09-28)-
BJ offers to take care of a pal's dog, but he needs help from his friends when the dog disappears.
197b9b"Vets"VeterinariansBridget
Claire
Emma
-September 28, 2006 (2006-09-28)-
Barney and Riff pretend to be veterinarians to help Baby Bop when her teddy bear is damaged.
198a
249b
10a"Winter"WinterDavid
Jackson
Kathy
Laura
Olivia
Ryan
Sadie
Sophie
1bSeptember 29, 2006 (2006-09-29)October 4, 2010
Baby Bop learns about fun things to do in winter, and she expectantly waits for the first snowfall.
198b10b"Summer"SummerAmy
Ethan
Jackson
Lacey
-September 29, 2006 (2006-09-29)-
BJ discovers fun things to do in the summertime, including relaxing activities.
199a11a"Caring"CaringBethany
David
Lindsey
Melanie
Peter
Scott
-October 2, 2006 (2006-10-02)-
The gang celebrates Barney's birthday, but Riff worries that his friend will not like the handmade gift that he gave to him.
199b11b"Rhythm"Rhythm
Beat
Olivia
Rachel
-October 2, 2006 (2006-10-02)-
Baby Bop's friends teach her about rhythm after she joins a marching band.
200a
261a
12a"Playing Games"Following the rulesAllison
Claire
Josh
Melissa
Ryan
Tracy
13aOctober 3, 2006 (2006-10-03)October 20, 2010
Barney and Riff help Baby Bop understand the importance of following rules when playing games.
200b
266b
12b"Fun with Reading"The benefits of reading and writingAudrey
Bridget
Emma
18bOctober 3, 2006 (2006-10-03)October 28, 2010
BJ injures his foot and cannot play outside, so Barney suggests that he reads to help pass the time.
201a13a"Making Mistakes"Discovering that everyone makes mistakesOlivia
Ryan
Rachel
-October 4, 2006 (2006-10-04)-
BJ flubs a paint job on the caboose, so Barney shows him that everyone makes mistakes from time to time.
201b
252b
13b"Separation"SeparationAllison
Amy
Bethany
David
Ethan
Jackson
4bOctober 4, 2006 (2006-10-04)October 7, 2010
Barney teaches Baby Bop how to deal with separation anxiety when she misses BJ and Riff, who are on a camping trip.
202a14a"Days of the Week"Days of the weekAnna
Brianna
Carmen
-October 5, 2006 (2006-10-05)-
Barney teaches his friends about the days of the week to help pass the time as they wait for a petting zoo to arrive in town.
202b
253b
14b"Sharing"SharingAmy
Kelly
Mario
Matt
Ryan
6bOctober 5, 2006 (2006-10-05)October 11, 2010
Riff and Baby Bop hold a sale in the park to raise money for a new scooter for BJ after Riff wrecks his pal's old one.
203a
258a
15a"Rabbits"Rabbits
Problem solving
Amy
Jackson
Sophie
10aOctober 6, 2006 (2006-10-06)October 15, 2010
BJ plays detective to find who or what has been nibbling on Baby Bop's snacks.
203b
264b
15b"Ducks and Fish"Ducks
Fish
Ryan
Tracy
16bOctober 6, 2006 (2006-10-06)October 26, 2010
Barney and Riff take care of a nest of duck eggs.
204a
266a
16a"Mother Goose"Mother Goose rhymesAdam
Danny
Kaitlyn
Riley
18aOctober 9, 2006 (2006-10-09)October 28, 2010
Mother Goose characters ask BJ for help in finding parts of their rhymes, and Mother Goose arrives to lend a hand.
204b16b"Fairy Tales"Fairy tales
Patience
Ethan
Lacey
-October 9, 2006 (2006-10-09)-
Baby Bop listens to a fairy tale while she waits to get a present.
205a
265b
17a"Things I Can Do"Identifying personal accomplishments and skillsBecky
Lindsey
17bOctober 10, 2006 (2006-10-10)October 27, 2010
Baby Bop, unhappy with her own talents, wants to play the keyboard like Riff and be able to skate like Barney. Barney shows her that she should be proud of what she can do now.
205b
255b
17b"Differences"Appreciating differencesJackson
Jake
Lacey
Michael
Rachel
7bOctober 10, 2006 (2006-10-10)October 12, 2010
Barney steps in when a wheelchair-bound child is ignored by his friends, as they suggest games he can't participate in. Barney shows the others that not even he can do everything the kids can.
206a18a"Dancing"DancingAllison
David
Jamal
Olivia
Ryan
-October 11, 2006 (2006-10-11)-
Barney helps a boy learn to dance.
206b18b"Singing"SingingAmy
Ethan
Laura
Tracy
-October 11, 2006 (2006-10-11)-
Barney tells Baby Bop a fairy tale about a princess who cannot find a song to sing, and Baby Bop imagines herself as the princess.
207a19a"Neighborhood"Neighborhoods--October 12, 2006 (2006-10-12)-
Riff loses his drumsticks, but he's sure he left them in one of the neighborhoods he visited, so Barney helps him remember those places.
207b19b"Careers"JobsClaire
Joey
Samantha
-October 12, 2006 (2006-10-12)-
Baby Bop tries to decide what profession she will have as an adult.
208a
257a
20a"China"ChinaJackson
Peter
Ryan (cameo)
Sadie
Tracy
9aOctober 13, 2006 (2006-10-13)October 14, 2010
BJ awaits a visit from a pen pal in China, so his friends help him prepare for the guest.
208b20b"Kenya"KenyaJackson
Sophie
-October 13, 2006 (2006-10-13)-

A dance troupe performs a show featuring African music and dance routines.

Note: Final appearances of Jackson and Sophie.

Season 11 (2007)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleEducational themeCast of childrenNo. in Season 14Original air dateAlternate air date
209a
253a
1a"Pistachio"Self-disciplineOlivia
Rachel
Ryan
5aSeptember 17, 2007 (2007-09-17)October 8, 2010
Barney runs into trouble when he cannot stop eating pistachios.
209b1b"Full Team Ahead"TeamworkDavid
Laura
Tracy
-September 17, 2007 (2007-09-17)-
BJ needs to decide if he wants Riff, who isn't good at sports, on his baseball team.
210a2a"The Magic Words"Practicing good mannersSofia
Tracy
Victor
-September 18, 2007 (2007-09-18)-
Baby Bop finds out that the magic words to being polite are please and thank you.
210b2b"Litterbot"Environmental awareness
Picking up after oneself
Ryan & Tori-September 18, 2007 (2007-09-18)-
Riff tries to find an easy way to pick up the litter, but the robot that he builds doesn't work as planned.
211a
254a
3a"Bop 'til You Drop"Respect
Patience
Friendship
David
Lily
Nathan
Olivia
6aSeptember 19, 2007 (2007-09-19)October 11, 2010
Barney steps in when Baby Bop gets a little too pushy and bossy with her friends.
211b3b"The Sleepless Sleepover"Friendship
Dealing with fears
Trying new things
Dylan
Mei
Melanie
-September 19, 2007 (2007-09-19)-
Barney helps Melanie get over her fear of sleeping outside tonight at a sleepover campout in the park.
212a
255a
4a"Little Red Rockin' Hood"Accepting others
Individual differences
Amy
Megan
Rachel
Tracy
7aSeptember 20, 2007 (2007-09-20)October 12, 2010

Barney, Baby Bop, BJ, Riff and the kids put on a twist on the classic fairy tale story of "Little Red Riding Hood" where a wolf and a young girl combined their music together to form "country rock".

Note: First appearance of Megan.
212b
262b
4b"The Whole Truth"HonestyDavid
Rachel (cameo)
Sarah
Tori
14bSeptember 20, 2007 (2007-09-20)October 21, 2010
After BJ takes credit for Sarah's picture of Barney that she has painted, Barney teaches him to always be honest with his friends.
213a5a"The Wind and the Sun"Problem solving
Sharing
Amy
Tori
Tyler
-September 21, 2007 (2007-09-21)-
After Baby Bop has set up her lemonade stand, BJ decides he wants to fly his kite right there. When Baby Bop and BJ fight to use the same place in the park, Barney tells them the story called "The Wind and the Sun".
213b
256b
5b"The Nature of Things"Appreciating natureMei
Rachel
Victor
8bSeptember 21, 2007 (2007-09-21)October 13, 2010
After Rachel makes a mess in the park, she dreams about how littering affects many animal homes, only to find out why it's important not to litter.
214a
268a
6a"The New Kid"FriendshipEva
Laura
Noah
Sofia (cameo)
Victor (cameo)
20aSeptember 24, 2007 (2007-09-24)November 2, 2010
Riff makes a new friend and BJ gets jealous.
214b6b"Grandpa's Visit"Appreciating grandparentsEva
Ryan
Tracy
Tyler
-September 24, 2007 (2007-09-24)-
Ryan's grandfather is coming to visit him, so he cannot go to the movie theater with Barney and the others. He later learns his grandpa is more fun than he thought, and in return, the two of them decide to go to the movies after all.
215a
259a
7a"The Big Garden"Working at a gardenDavid
Laura
Melanie
11aSeptember 25, 2007 (2007-09-25)October 18, 2010
Everyone is busy working in the garden when Baby Bop decides she wants them to play.
215b
258b
7b"Listen!"The sense of hearingAmy
Claire
Noah (cameo)
Ryan
10bSeptember 25, 2007 (2007-09-25)October 15, 2010
Riff hears something in the park and tries to figure out what it is.
216a8a"Lost and Found"ResponsibilityDylan
Laura
-September 26, 2007 (2007-09-26)-
The gang helps BJ find the circus tickets that he lost.
216b8b"Pot Full of Sunshine"Coping with deathEva
Ryan
Tracy
-September 26, 2007 (2007-09-26)-
A flower that Baby Bop has been trying to get to grow dies when it gets too cold out one morning.
217a9a"Trail Boss Barney"TeamworkDavid
Eva
Laura
-September 27, 2007 (2007-09-27)-
Barney teaches everyone about teamwork as they visit a ranch.
217b
259b
9b"Get Happy!"The feeling of happinessMime
Olivia
11bSeptember 27, 2007 (2007-09-27)October 18, 2010
The kids try to cheer up a girl they meet in the park.
218a10a"For the Fun of It"Practice
Perseverance
Eva (cameo)
Laura (cameo)
Terry
-September 28, 2007 (2007-09-28)-
BJ tries to keep up with Terry on the basketball court, but the former can't keep up.
218b10b"Starlight, Star Bright"ImaginationLily
Tyler
-September 28, 2007 (2007-09-28)-
Baby Bop sees a falling star while camping with Barney and the gang in the park and sets off to put it back in the sky.
219a
260a
11a"Big As Barney"Being specialDavid (cameo)
Laura
Ryan
Tracy
12aOctober 1, 2007 (2007-10-01)October 19, 2010
Ryan finds out what is special about himself, after he tries to be like Barney.
219b
261b
11b"No, No, No!"Following directions
Being polite
Melanie
Ryan
13bOctober 1, 2007 (2007-10-01)October 20, 2010
Everyone keeps telling Baby Bop no, and yet, she gets mad.
220a
262a
12a"The Emperor's Contest"ContestsClaire
Kelly
Lucas
Ryan
Victor
14aOctober 2, 2007 (2007-10-02)October 21, 2010
When Ryan thinks about cheating during a fishing contest, he finds out why it is important not to cheat.
220b
263b
12b"Beethoven's Hear!"Being deafDana
Tracy
Tyler
15bOctober 2, 2007 (2007-10-02)October 22, 2010
Barney invites Beethoven to explain how being deaf doesn't have to change his life completely.
221a13a"Guess Who?"ChoicesDavid
Heidi
Melanie
Nathan
Sofia
Tori
-October 3, 2007 (2007-10-03)-
The kids have chosen on their Halloween costumes, which leads to Barney telling them what choices really mean. Riff forgets what to be for Halloween, but with help from Barney and his friends, everyone comes to realize how important choices are.
221b13b"Sweet Treats"HalloweenAmy
Heidi
Nathan
Ramon
Tori
Tyler
-October 3, 2007 (2007-10-03)-
Barney and his friends go trick-or-treating in the park.
222a
264a
14a"Best In Show"SharingEva
Olivia
Rachel
Ryan
Susan
16aOctober 4, 2007 (2007-10-04)October 26, 2010
When the kids decide to have a Dog Show in the park, BJ feels a little left out because he doesn't have a dog.
222b
260b
14b"The Chase"Independent thinkingMegan
Nathan
Tracy
Victor
12bOctober 4, 2007 (2007-10-04)October 19, 2010
Barney tells the kids a Native American tale called "the Chase", showing them that working as a team is important.
223a15a"Dream Big"DeterminationDavid
Megan
-October 5, 2007 (2007-10-05)-
Riff dreams of traveling to Mars, so he builds a rocket. The trip does not turn out so well, but Barney explains that Riff shouldn't give up dreaming.
223b15b"That's What A Mommy Is"Appreciating caregiversHeidi
Tracy
-October 5, 2007 (2007-10-05)-
Baby Bop learns what makes moms special.
224a
265a
16a"The Shrinking Blankey"GrowingDavid
Laura
17aOctober 8, 2007 (2007-10-08)October 27, 2010
Baby Bop learns that growing is a good thing.
224b16b"The Awful Tooth"Dental hygieneMelanie
Rachel
-October 8, 2007 (2007-10-08)-
Riff has a sore tooth, but he is afraid of the dentist.
225a
267a
17a"The Blame Game"Taking responsibility for one's actionMarcos
Melanie
Olivia
19aOctober 9, 2007 (2007-10-09)November 1, 2010
After Marcos is scared to tell Melanie about her art show project that he has broken, Barney teaches him to always take responsibility for his friends' action.
225b17b"What's Your Name?"The meanings of names and their originsAmy
Mei
Myra
Ryan
-October 9, 2007 (2007-10-09)-
The kids are painting pictures in the caboose and have signed their names, which leads to Barney telling them what names really mean. A new kid, Myra, is afraid that her name is too ordinary, but with help from Barney and her friends, everyone comes to realize how important names are and where they come from.
226a
251a
18a"The Magic Caboose"ImaginationDavid
Melanie
Rachel
Sofia
Victor
3aOctober 10, 2007 (2007-10-10)October 6, 2010
Barney and the kids board the "Magic Caboose" to take pretend trips to different countries.
226b18b"BJ the Great"Practice
Perseverance
Problem solving
Eva
Megan
Tracy
-October 10, 2007 (2007-10-10)-
BJ wants to become a great magician, but he does not want to practice. When he thinks he has turned his sister into a turtle, he learns that practice makes perfect.
227a
249a
19a"Gift of the Dinos"The true meaning of ChristmasMarcos
Rachel
1aOctober 11, 2007 (2007-10-11)October 4, 2010
Barney reminds BJ and Riff that Christmas is more than just getting presents.
227b19b"A Visit to Santa"Christmas
Giving
Megan
Melanie
Nathan
Ryan
-October 11, 2007 (2007-10-11)-
Melanie misses the mailman when she wasn't getting her Christmas letter to him on time, so Barney takes her on a trip to Santa's workshop at the North Pole to deliver her Christmas wish list to Santa.
228a
250a
20a"Riff's Musical Zoo"Zoo animalsDavid
Marcos
Rachel
Tracy
2aOctober 12, 2007 (2007-10-12)October 5, 2010
After Tracy's mother can't take the kids to the zoo, Riff uses stuffed animals and musical instruments to mimic animals sounds to create a "Musical Zoo".
228b
268b
20b"The Princess and the Frog"KindnessMyra
Ryan
Victor
20bOctober 12, 2007 (2007-10-12)November 2, 2010
After Baby Bop promises Ryan to watch his pet frog, Barney tells her the story of "The Princess and the Frog" to remind her to always keep her promises.

Season 12 (2008)

This is the first season since season 9 to have the full 30-minute runtime.

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleEducational themeCast of childrenOriginal air date
2291"Way to Go!: A Travel Adventure"Traveling
Creativity
Daniel
Destiny
Holly
September 15, 2008 (2008-09-15)

With the help of their imaginations, the kids explore all types of travel using cardboard boxes.

Note: First episode since "My Friends, The Doctor and the Dentist" to have the full 30-minute runtime.
2302"The Misbegotten Moon: A Space Adventure"Outer spaceMarcos
Jackie
September 16, 2008 (2008-09-16)
Baby Bop sees a half-moon and thinks the moon is broken. Barney takes her to see the Man in the Moon.
2313"The Sword in the Sandbox: A Storybook Adventure"PerseveranceDaniel
David
Emma
Holly
Jackie
September 17, 2008 (2008-09-17)
When Daniel thinks that he is too little to do anything right, Barney tells him a version of the King Arthur legends, where Arthur pulls the sword out of a sandbox.
2324"Riff to the Rescue!: A Wild West Adventure"The Wild West
Trying new things
David
Taylor
Tracy
September 18, 2008 (2008-09-18)
Barney tells Riff the story of his great-great-grandfather Riffle, a sheriff who took on an outlaw named Bossy Bop.
2335"Lights! Camera! Action!: A Movie Adventure"Different film genres
Helping friends
David
Grace
Melanie
September 19, 2008 (2008-09-19)
Melanie decides to help Grace's food drive by putting on a movie premiere with a canned food admission price.
2346"To Catch a Thief: A Mystery Adventure"AcceptanceJoshua (cameo)
Marcos
Tracy
September 22, 2008 (2008-09-22)
When many different balls disappear without a trace, BJ is determined to find the mysterious thief.
2357"The Magic Lamp: A Travel Adventure"Culture of LebanonChloe (cameo)
Daniel
David
Layla
September 23, 2008 (2008-09-23)
Layla feels disappointed with her culture, despite the fact that it is her birthday. With a little help from Barney, she goes on a trip to Lebanon and learns more about her heritage.
2368"The Amazing Captain Pickles: A Hero Adventure"HonestyEmma
Ryan
September 24, 2008 (2008-09-24)
BJ learns a lesson about bragging when he tells everyone that he, as Captain Pickles, can leap over the moon. Baby Bop has some serious doubts about who is the greatest superhero. Barney then helps BJ learn the importance of being honest.
2379"A Game for Everyone: A Sports Adventure"Sports
Inclusion
Jill
Marcos
Mei (cameo)
Myra
Taylor
September 25, 2008 (2008-09-25)
Barney, Baby Bop, BJ, and the kids are planning a Sports Day in the park. When Barney and Baby Bop meet Jill, a new friend who is too shy to participate, Barney explains that Jill might just need a little encouragement to join the fun.
23810"The Reluctant Dragon: A Fairy Tale Adventure"Dealing with fears
Charity
David
Emma
Tracy
September 26, 2008 (2008-09-26)
Barney teaches that not everyone can tell from the outside what someone might be like on the inside. He does it by telling a story about a dragon that wasn't at all what others thought she was. The villagers were afraid of her, but it turns out, she was not scary at all and was a very nice dragon who liked to knit socks and drink tea.

Season 13 (2009)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleEducational themeCast of childrenOriginal air date
2391"Bienvenido, Barney: Mexico"MexicoEmma
Joshua (cameo)
Kioko (cameo)
September 7, 2009 (2009-09-07)

Monty passes through the park with a flock of friends on their way to Mexico. When Monty gets left behind by his insect friends and family, Barney takes everyone on a visit to Mexico, where Baby Bop will say goodbye to her butterfly friend.

Note: This episode is a shortened version of the "Let's Go on Vacation" DVD.
2402"Big Brother Rusty: China"Chinese culture
Appreciating siblings
Eli (cameo)
Rusty
Taylor (cameo)
September 8, 2009 (2009-09-08)
Barney's excited to find out that Rusty's family is adopting a new baby girl from China; however, Rusty feels differently. He isn't sure if he's going to be a good brother, and he doesn't know much about China. Barney takes him, BJ, and Baby Bop on an adventure to China where he can learn more about his new sister's heritage. By the time he returns to the park, Rusty excitedly meets his new baby sister and realizes he will be the best big brother ever.
2413"¡Ahora Mismo!: Spain"SpainBen
Emma (cameo)
Holly (cameo)
September 9, 2009 (2009-09-09)
When Ben arrives too late to get a pony ride, he must learn how to wait the hard way. He's always wanted a horse and now it looks as if he's missed his opportunity. Barney then takes him to Spain where they meet a dancing horse named Regalo. Ben and Barney return to the park just in time for Ben to finally get a pony ride.
2424"Venice, Anyone?: Italy"Culture of Italy
Taking tasks step by step
Emma
Joshua
September 10, 2009 (2009-09-10)
Emma is frustrated with a school project about her family and cannot play soccer with Joshua. Noticing that her ancestors are from Venice, Barney takes her to Italy to learn more about her family's culture. They take a gondola ride, learn about Italian food, and make special masks.
2435"Sweeter Than Candy: Greece"Culture of Greece
Self-limitation
Connor
Myra
Tracy
September 11, 2009 (2009-09-11)
Barney, Baby Bop, and BJ are helping the park kids get ready for a school play. When Barney tells everyone that putting on shows began in Greece, they want to go visit. While there, they meet some friends and decide to put on a play in an amphitheatre. Barney knows a great story that originated in Greece called King Midas. By the end of the day, everyone has experienced another country and have learned that wanting too much is not a good thing.
2446"The Music Box: Switzerland"Culture of SwitzerlandBen
Holly (cameo)
Kioko (cameo)
September 14, 2009 (2009-09-14)
The kids are having a yard sale, getting rid of old toys, books and clothes. Kioko shows up holding a prized possession which is a music box from Switzerland. By accident, Ben includes the music box in a cardboard box of yard sale items and the music box is sold. Kioko is sad and Ben wants to make things right, so he and Barney travel to Switzerland in search of a replacement gift. While there, they sample Swiss food, customs and games, but no music box. Luckily, when Ben returns, the music box has returned.
2457"The Good Egg: Kenya"Culture of KenyaJoshua
Natalia
Taylor
September 15, 2009 (2009-09-15)
When the kids find a mysterious, colorful egg in the park, Barney takes them on a trip to Kenya to try to find out what kind of animal could have laid the egg. While in Kenya, they meet Ayira who introduces them to many people, cultures and animals of Kenya.
2468"A Bird of a Different Feather: Hawaii"HawaiiBen
Rusty
Tracy
September 16, 2009 (2009-09-16)
Barney takes the kids to Hawaii on a quest for a bird of paradise. While there, they meet some friends, learn new Hawaiian words, make a Hawaiian lei and dance a hula. Eventually, Barney and his friends find a bird of paradise, which was not really a bird, but a flower pretending to be one.
2479"Bonjour, Barney!: France"FranceConnor
Emma
Myra
September 17, 2009 (2009-09-17)
Emma wants to paint an award-winning painting for the Art in the Park Show, but she is just not satisfied with her artwork. Barney then takes her to France to learn how to paint from his friend, Pierre. While there, they learn about France and how to paint by following their heart.
24810"Home Sweet Earth: The Rainforest"Nature
Rainforests
Ben
Maya
Tracy
September 18, 2009 (2009-09-18)

It's Earth Day, but Ben is wasting paper while BJ is not too concerned about cutting down a tree to make room for a new playground. After a trip to the rainforest and a meeting with Mother Nature, everyone learns the importance of taking care of people's world. As Earth Day comes to an end, Barney reminds them all that taking good care of people's Earth is the natural thing to do for everyone.

Note: This episode is a shortened version of the "Barney's Jungle Friends" special.

Season 14 (2010)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleEducational themeCast of childrenOriginal air date
2491"Gift of the Dinos: Winter"TBATBAOctober 4, 2010 (2010-10-04)

"Gift of the Dinos": During a secret santa session, BJ and Riff decide to give up their prized possessions to give the ultimate gift to each other.

"Winter": Baby Bop waits for the first snowfall of the year.
2502"Riff's Musical Zoo: Boats"TBATBAOctober 5, 2010 (2010-10-05)

"Riff's Musical Zoo": After Tracy's mom can't take the kids to the zoo, Riff uses stuffed animals and musical instruments to mimic animals sounds to create a "musical zoo"!

"Boats": BJ and Riff build a boat to take Baby Bop on a pretend boat ride.
2513"The Magic Caboose: Arts"TBATBAOctober 6, 2010 (2010-10-06)

"The Magic Caboose": Barney and the kids board the magic caboose to take pretend trips to different countries.

"Arts": Barney introduces his friends to different forms of art at an art festival.
2524"Movement: Separation"TBATBAOctober 7, 2010 (2010-10-07)

"Movement": Coach Baby Bop and BJ help Barney prepare for the sack race.

"Separation": After BJ and Riff leave for a camping trip, Baby Bop begins to have separation anxiety. So, Barney helps her figure out activities to pass the time.
2535"Pistachio: BJ's Snack Attack"TBATBAOctober 8, 2010 (2010-10-08)

"Pistachio": After Barney eats too many pistachios, his friends show him the imporance of eating them in moderation.

"BJ's Snack Attack": BJ's binge on junk food leads him to dream about a world with only junk food.
2546"Bop 'til You Drop: Sharing"TBATBAOctober 11, 2010 (2010-10-11)

"Bop 'til You Drop": Baby Bop's friends give her a whistle to signal for them to play together. When she becomes too bossy, Barney teaches her the importance of being a good friend.

"Sharing": After Riff busts BJ's new scooter, he holds a rummage sale in order to buy a new one!
2557"Little Red Rockin' Hood: Differences"TBATBAOctober 12, 2010 (2010-10-12)

"Little Red Rockin' Hood": Barney, Baby Bop, BJ, Riff, and the kids put on a twist on a classic fairy tale about how a wolf and a young girl combined their music together to form "Country Rock"

"Differences": When the kids leave a boy in a wheelchair out of their fun, Barney decides to let him know that he feels the same way sometimes.
2568"Butterflies: The Nature of Things"TBATBAOctober 13, 2010 (2010-10-13)

"Butterflies": Baby Bop cares for a caterpillar that is going through metamorphosis.

"The Nature of Things": After Rachel makes a mess in the park, she dreams about how littering affects many animal homes.
2579"China: Welcome, Cousin Riff"TBATBAOctober 14, 2010 (2010-10-14)

"China": BJ's Chinese Pen Pal visits the park.

"Welcome, Cousin Riff": Barney informs Baby Bop and BJ that their cousin Riff has moved into town!
25810"Rabbits: Listen!"TBATBAOctober 15, 2010 (2010-10-15)

"Rabbits": Detective BJ helps Baby Bop figure out which animal is eating her snacks.

"Listen!": Barney's friends help Detective Riff figure out where a strange noise is coming from.
25911"The Big Garden: Get Happy!"TBATBAOctober 18, 2010 (2010-10-18)

"The Big Garden": Barney, Baby Bop, BJ, and the kids harvest crops in the park's garden.

"Get Happy!": Riff creates a device to make Olivia happy.
26012"Big as Barney: The Chase"TBATBAOctober 19, 2010 (2010-10-19)

"Big as Barney": After observing the positive impact Barney has on his friends, Ryan decides that he wants to act and look just like Barney.

"The Chase": After the kids fight over wanting to do the same thing, Barney tells them a Native American story that teaches to be yourself and not follow to the crowd.
26113"Playing Games: No, No, No!"TBATBAOctober 20, 2010 (2010-10-20)

"Playing Games": Barney teaches Baby Bop the importance of following the rules when playing games with friends.

"No, No, No!": Baby Bop is fustrated about hearing "No" all the time. So, Barney tells her the story of Cinderella.
26214"The Emperor's Contest: The Whole Truth"TBATBAOctober 21, 2010 (2010-10-21)

"The Emperor's Contest": After Ryan thinks about cheating in a fishing contest, Barney tells him a story about how a boy became emperor by being honest.

"The Whole Truth": After BJ takes credit for Sarah's painting, Barney teaches him to always be honest with his friends.
26315"Seeing: Beethoven's Hear!"TBATBAOctober 22, 2010 (2010-10-22)

"Seeing": Baby Bop tries to convince to BJ and Riff that she had seen an elephant in the park.

"Beethoven's Hear!": After Riff wonders if he would still like music if he was deaf, Barney introduces one of the best deaf musicians of all time - Beethoven.
26416"Best in Show: Ducks and Fish"TBATBAOctober 26, 2010 (2010-10-26)

"Best in Show": Susan lets BJ enter her dog Pilgrim in a dog show!

"Ducks and Fish": Riff takes care of some baby duck eggs.
26517"The Shrinking Blankey: Things I Can Do"TBATBAOctober 27, 2010 (2010-10-27)

"The Shrinking Blankey": Baby Bop is concerned that she may be outgrowing her blankey.

"Things I Can Do": After Baby Bop gets upset with the things she can do, Barney, Riff, and the kids help her find something else that she can do.
26618"Mother Goose: Fun with Reading"TBATBAOctober 28, 2010 (2010-10-28)

"Mother Goose": Characters from The Land of Mother Goose come to the caboose in search for their lost things.

"Fun with Reading": After BJ gets an injury while playing Captain Pickles, Barney and the kids have fun with books. They even write their own story!
26719"The Blame Game: Airplanes"TBATBANovember 1, 2010 (2010-11-01)

"The Blame Game": Marcos accidentally breaks Melanie's project and fears that she may not want to be his friend anymore. Barney teaches him that a good friend is an honest friend.

"Airplanes": Barney's friends are playing with airplanes in the park. BJ allows Riff to play with his airplane toy. When Riff rearranges the airplane parts, he fears that he may have broken BJ's toy.
26820"The New Kid: The Princess and the Frog"TBATBANovember 2, 2010 (2010-11-02)

"The New Kid": After Riff befriends a new kid, BJ fears that Riff is not his friend any more.

"The Princess and the Frog": After Baby Bop promises Ryan to watch his pet frog, Barney tells her the story of "The Princess and the Frog" to remind her to always keep her promises.

Notes

  1. ^ This episode was first released on the Riding In Barney's Car VHS on September 26, 1995.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j From the United States Copyright Office catalog: "Public Catalog - Copyright Catalog (1978 to present) - Basic Search [search: "Barney & Friends"]". United States Copyright Office.