Shows Like Bear in the Big Blue House
If you liked Bear in the Big Blue House (1997), a kids series created by Mitchell Kriegman, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.
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Sesame Street (1969)
★ 7.1/10Also kidsOn a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
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Little Einsteins (2005)
★ 7.2/10Also kidsA group of musically gifted and ethnically diverse children travel around the world in an artificially intelligent rocket named Rocket.
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LazyTown (2004)
★ 7.3/10Also kidsA pink-haired girl named Stephanie moves to LazyTown with her uncle (the mayor of LazyTown), where she tries to teach its extremely lazy residents that physical activity is beneficial.
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Fraggle Rock (1983)
★ 7.3/10Also kidsThe Fraggles are a fun-loving community of creatures who live in a subterranean fantasy land where they love to play, sing and dance their cares away, sharing their world with the tiny Doozers and the giant Gorgs. The…
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Blue's Clues (1996)
★ 7.7/10Also kidsBlue's Clues is a colorful and learning series that is targeted at the younger crowd, but can be enjoyed by all. The host, Steve Burns, invites viewers daily into the Blue's Clues house to help him out, learn and have…
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Max & Ruby (2002)
★ 6.5/10Also kidsMeet two funny bunny siblings, the energetic and mischievous Max, and the patient, smart and goal-oriented Ruby. The show models empowering messages by showing Max and Ruby playing together and resolving their…
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Rugrats (1991)
★ 7.6/10Also kidsFocuses on a group of toddlers, most prominently Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, and Angelica, and their day-to-day lives, usually involving common life experiences that become adventures in the babies' imaginations. Adults…
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Bluey (2018)
★ 8.6/10Also kidsBluey is an inexhaustible six year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience.
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Curious George (2006)
★ 7.2/10Also kidsWith the help of his friend “The Man in the Yellow Hat,” a curious little monkey named George sets out on adventures to learn about the world around him.
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Barney & Friends (1992)
★ 6.2/10Also kidsBarney & Friends is an American children's television series aimed at children from ages 2 to 5. The series, which first aired on April 6, 1992, features the title character Barney, a purple anthropomorphic…
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Timmy Time (2009)
★ 6.6/10Also kidsTimmy is a little lamb which has just turned three (in sheep years) and is going to nursery! In this bright and colourful environment, Timmy and his animal chums learn how to make friends, create new things, paint…
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We Bare Bears (2015)
★ 7.7/10Also kidsThree brother bears awkwardly attempt to find their place in civilized society, whether they're looking for food, trying to make human friends, or scheming to become famous on the internet. Grizzly, Panda and Ice Bear…
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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2006)
★ 6.8/10Also kidsMickey and his friends Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Daisy, Goofy, Pete, Clarabelle and more go on fun and educational adventures.
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The Wiggles (1998)
★ 6.5/10Also kidsA show geared for babies up to older toddlers. This show is full of music, teaching kids songs and easy dances.
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Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990)
★ 6.4/10Also kidsTom and Jerry in their childhood days, playing cat-and-mouse games even then.
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The Backyardigans (2004)
★ 8.1/10Also kidsMeet five lively animal friends who love to sing, dance and use their imaginations to embark on outrageous adventures to magical places.
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The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1994)
★ 7.5/10Also kidsBusytown is an enchanting place that's abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences are invited to sing and laugh along as Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and other beloved characters from acclaimed author Richard Scarry make…
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Scooby's All-Stars (1977)
★ 8.1/10Also kidsEach episode of this series include multiple segments: The first and last were "Laff-A-Lympics" segments, the other ones were "Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels", "Scooby-Doo" and "Dynomutt" segments. The…
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Pee-wee's Playhouse (1986)
★ 7.2/10Also kidsJoin Pee-Wee Herman and his friends Chairry, Miss Yvonne, Cowboy Curtis, Jambi the Genie and others as they play around in Pee-Wee's magical Playhouse!
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Recess (1997)
★ 7.8/10Also kidsJoin a group of six fourth-grade best friends at Third Street Elementary School on their fun-filled adventures in their school playground. Through the ups-and-downs of adolescence, they must wrestle with authority…