Barney’s World

Barney’s World
GenrePreschool
Educational
Adventure
Musical
Based on
Barney
by
  • Sheryl Leach
  • Kathryn O'Rourke Parker
  • Dennis DeShazer
Developed by
  • Matt Sax
  • Duke Doyle
  • Leah Gotcsik
Directed byAdrian Thatcher
Voices of
  • Jonathan Langdon
  • Bryn McAuley
  • Jonathan Tan
  • Jayd Deroché
  • Diana Tsoy
  • Ella Paciocco
Opening theme"Barney's World Main Title Theme"
Ending theme"I Love You (I Love Me Too)"
ComposerNate Kreiswirth (score)
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Canada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes30
Production
Executive producers
  • Michelle Mendelovitz
  • Josh Silverman
  • Athena Georgaklis
  • Doug Murphy
  • Mellany Welsh
  • Pam Westman
Running time11 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkMax
ReleaseOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14) –
present

Barney’s World is an animated television series produced by Mattel Television and Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, is a relaunch of the Barney franchise, which gave rise to its first TV show, Barney & Friends, which was based on its predecessor, Barney & the Backyard Gang. In contrast to the two live-action series that came before it, this one is presented in computer-generated imagery. Two to six-year-olds are the target audience for this series. It aired on Cartoon Network.

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.[1]

Episodes

No.Title [2][3]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [2][3]Cartoon Network air date [3]Prod.
code [2]
U.S. linear viewers
(millions)
1 "The Floor is Grape Jelly" Adrian ThatcherLaura ZakOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)October 18, 2024101
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. 
2 "I Lovey You" Adrian ThatcherJim NolanOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)October 18, 2024102
David is scared of the dark, so Barney becomes a glow-in-the-dark dinosaur to help David's fears. 
3 "Mel's Greatest Treasure" Adrian ThatcherNick LopezOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)October 25, 2024103
After a big mess in the park during a game, Mel learns to clean up and care for the environment. 
4 "One Ripe Tomato" Adrian ThatcherJehan MadhaniOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)October 25, 2024104
The kids disagree over a ripe tomato, so Barney teaches the kids about sharing. 
5 "Barney's Big Race" Adrian ThatcherLaura ZakOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)November 1, 2024105
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. 
6 "The Brave Truth" Adrian ThatcherNoelle WrightOctober 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)November 1, 2024106
Barney encourages Vivie to tell the truth after she accidentally breaks Mel's new toy airplane. 
7 "Red Light Stop Green Light Go" Adrian ThatcherNiki LyttonOctober 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)November 8, 2024107
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. 
8 "Big Bigger Best" Adrian ThatcherScott GrayOctober 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)November 8, 2024108
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. 
9 "Practice Makes Purple" Adrian ThatcherJim NolanOctober 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)November 15, 2024109
Vivie tries soccer, but finds out she's not good at it. Barney later teaches Vivie that practice makes perfect. 
10 "Team Mateys" Adrian ThatcherLaura ZakOctober 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)November 15, 2024110
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. 
11 "Save the Garden" Adrian ThatcherNoelle WrightJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-01-13)January 17, 2025111
The kids play a fun game to save the community garden, and learn small things make big changes. 
12 "Dances with Goblins" Adrian ThatcherNick LopezJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-01-13)January 17, 2025112
Barney has to play two games at once when the kids disagree, and he's having a hard time about switching back and forth. 
13 "Missing Mel" Adrian ThatcherScott GrayJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-01-13)January 24, 2025113
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. 
14 "The Castaway Crew" Adrian ThatcherJim NolanJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-01-13)January 24, 2025114
Barney creates a game to help Mel embrace the abilities of her recently broken arm. 
15 "Drawing Attention" Adrian ThatcherJennifer SkellyJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-01-13)January 31, 2025115
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. 
16 "Worth the Wait" Adrian ThatcherNick LopezJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-01-13)January 31, 2025116
Mel learns that some things take time because her healed arm doesn't work the way it should. 
17 "The Big Spill" Adrian ThatcherRoxy SimonsJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-01-13)February 7, 2025117
Vivie's painting gets ruined, so Barney creates a game to help her learn healthy ways and manage big feelings. 
18 "Nature Chat" Adrian ThatcherLexie KahanovitzJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-01-13)February 7, 2025118
Mel learns to respect nature and take care of the environment thanks to Barney. 
19 "The Great Grateful Scavenger Hunt" Adrian ThatcherJim NolanJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-01-13)February 14, 2025119
To help Mel focus on what she is grateful for, Barney creates a scavenger hunt. 
20 "David the Hero" Adrian ThatcherNiki LyttonJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-01-13)February 14, 2025120
David feels quiet playing superheroes, until Barney creates a superhero game, and David's quietness saves the day. 
21 "Making Magic" Adrian ThatcherJim NolanApril 7, 2025 (2025-04-07)April 11, 2025121
A magic trick Barney is trying to do misfires, making him frustrated. Vivie, Mel and David teach Barney to solve his problem in a new way. 
22 "Birds of a Feather" Adrian ThatcherNick LopezApril 7, 2025 (2025-04-07)April 11, 2025122
23 "Bigger Wheels" Adrian ThatcherAnnabeth Bondor-Stone & Connor WhiteApril 7, 2025 (2025-04-07)April 18, 2025123
24 "Every Little Thing" Adrian ThatcherLexie KahanovitzApril 7, 2025 (2025-04-07)April 18, 2025124
25 "Barney's Birthday" Adrian ThatcherMatt Sax & Duke DoyleApril 7, 2025 (2025-04-07)April 25, 2025125
26 "Finders Not Keepers" Adrian ThatcherNick LopezApril 7, 2025 (2025-04-07)April 25, 2025126
27 "The Snuzzleberry Snatcher" Adrian ThatcherAnnabeth Bondor-Stone & Connor WhiteApril 7, 2025 (2025-04-07)May 2, 2025127
28 "It Takes Three" Adrian ThatcherErnie BustamanteApril 7, 2025 (2025-04-07)May 2, 2025128
29 "The Missing Valentine" Adrian ThatcherNiki LyttonApril 7, 2025 (2025-04-07)May 9, 2025129
30 "Too Far" Adrian ThatcherSusan KimApril 7, 2025 (2025-04-07)May 9, 2025130

Other websites

  1. Mattel's Beloved Purple Dinosaur Barney Finds New Home at Cartoonito on Cartoon Network and Max Archived 2024-05-16 at the Wayback Machine May 9, 2023 Retrieved May 9, 2023
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "BARNEY'S WORLD (MAX)". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Barney's World Season 1 Episode Guide". Gracenote. Retrieved May 7, 2025.