Netflix features so many cable-network shows and original series for kids [1], who could honestly choose what to watch at any given time? However, we think it's a pretty good problem to have, as the streaming service has an excellent mix of educational shows [2] and just-for-fun series that will help kids unwind. No matter the screen experience [3] you're looking for, there's something for every kid on Netflix — and the fresh entertainment just keeps coming month after month.
Keep reading to get a look at which Netflix kids' series are debuting before we close out 2021, as well as the shows that are getting new seasons or specials (and if you want even more to add even more to your kids' queue, check out the new movies that will be added to the service this year [4]).
Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!
Season one of this new animated Thomas & Friends series begins streaming on Oct. 29.
Ridley Jones
Season one of this preschool series [6] about a girl who lives in a museum that comes alive at night is now streaming, and season two hits the service on Nov. 2.
Waffles + Mochi's Holiday Feast
Waffles and Mochi learn about their friends' holiday traditions in this sweet special that begins streaming on Nov. 23.
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas
This Shaun the Sheep special [8] begins streaming on Dec. 3.
Dogs in Space
The first season of this new netflix original series begins streaming on Nov. 18.
StoryBots: Laugh, Learn, Sing
This StoryBots special begins streaming on Nov. 16.
Johnny Test's Ultimate Meatloaf Quest
This interactive special begins streaming on Nov. 16.
Charlie's Colorforms City: The Lost Valentines Musical
This special musical episode of Charlie's Colorforms City begins streaming on Nov. 30.
Charlie's Colorforms City: Snowy Stories
These winter-themed episodes begins streaming on Nov. 30.
Charlie's Colorforms City: Classic Tales with a Twist
Charlie changes classic tales using different shapes in this special episode that begins streaming on Nov. 30.
A StoryBots Space Adventure
The StoryBots join the crew of the historic SpaceX Inspiration4 mission to answer kids' questions about space in this exciting new special [9] that's streaming now.
Sharkdog's Fintastic Halloween
This Sharkdog Halloween special [10] is now streaming.
A Tale Dark & Grimm
The first season of this new animated show based on the bestselling book series is now streaming.
Polly Pocket
Seasons one and two of this animated series [11] are already streaming, and part one of season three will be available on Sept. 29.
CoComelon
Seasons one through four of this animated series for littles [12] are streaming now.
Misfit: The Series
The first season of this Dutch kids' series [13] about a group of friends putting on a musical is now streaming.
Ada Twist, Scientist
Season one of this new series [14] based on the book of the same name begins streaming on Sept. 28.
Rainbow High
The first two parts of this animated YouTube series are streaming now.
Maya and the Three
Season one of this new animated series [16] is now streaming.
Karma's World
Season one of this new animated series [18] is now streaming.
Go! Go! Cory Carson
Seasons one through five of this adorable animated series are streaming now, and season six joins the party on Oct. 21.
The Baby-Sitters Club
Seasons one and two of this series reboot [19] are streaming now.
Sharkdog
Season one of this new kids' show [21] about a half dog, half shark is now streaming.
Octonauts & the Ring of Fire
In this special, "lava-spewing volcanoes start a chain reaction of disasters across the ocean, [and] the Octonauts must work together to save their sea creature friends." It's streaming now!
Go! Go! Cory Carson: Chrissy Takes the Wheel
This new special [22] about Cory's sister Chrissy is streaming now.
Dive Club
A group of teen divers attempt to solve the mystery of what happened to one of their friends in season one of this new show [23] that is streaming now.
I Heart Arlo
This brand-new series based off the Netflix original movie Arlo the Alligator Boy is streaming now!
Family Reunion
Parts one through four of this sweet series are streaming now.
Power Rangers Dino Fury
Season one of this action-packed show is streaming now.
City of Ghosts
Season one of this documentary-style animated series is streaming now.
Octonauts: Above & Beyond
Season one of this new Octonauts spinoff [25] is streaming now.
Fast & Furious Spy Racers
Seasons one through five of this animated spinoff series are streaming now.
Oggy Oggy
This colorful preschool series is now streaming.
Super Monsters: Once Upon a Rhyme
This new Super Monsters special is now streaming!
Starbeam
Seasons one through four of this adorable animated show are streaming now.
Gabby's Dollhouse
Seasons one through three of this original preschool series [26] about a girl, adorable cats, and a magical dollhouse are now streaming.
Rhyme Time Town
Seasons one and two of this animated preschool show are streaming now.
Waffles + Mochi
The first season of this adorable kids' show featuring Michelle Obama [27] is streaming now.
Trash Truck
Seasons one and two of this animated Netflix original show are already streaming.
Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series
Part one of this new Pokémon series [29] is streaming now.
You vs. Wild: Out Cold
This new Bear Grylls interactive special [30] is streaming now.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Season one of this new adventure series [31] is streaming now.
Go, Dog. Go!
The first season of this brand-new show about pups named Tag and Scooch is streaming now.
The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog
Season one of this animated classic series is streaming now.
Kid Cosmic
Seasons one and two of this series [32] about a young boy whose dreams of being a superhero are streaming on Netflix now.
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous
Three thrilling seasons of this spinoff show are available to stream now.
Big Time Rush
Seasons one through four of this Nickelodeon series are now streaming.
Centaurworld
Season one of this animated series is now streaming!
DC Super Hero Girls
Season one is available on Netflix now.
Word Party
Seasons one through five of this adorable preschool series are already streaming.
Henry Danger
Seasons one through three of this Nickelodeon show are available to watch now.
Alien TV
Seasons one and two of this series about alien reporters are already streaming.
We the People
Season one of this animated musical series aimed at educating children with United States civics lessons [34] is now streaming.
Mighty Express
Seasons one through five of this animated series [35] are streaming now.
The Last Kids on Earth: Happy Apocalypse to You
Seasons one through three of this book to TV series are streaming on Netflix now, as is this interactive adventure.
Carmen Sandiego
Seasons one through four of this reboot are streaming now!
Country Comfort
This new series about an aspiring country singer who becomes a nanny for a musical family is streaming now.
Johnny Test
Season one of this new animated kids' series is now streaming.
Mighty Little Bheem: Kite Festival
This special about what happens when Bheem's curiosity gets the best of him is available to watch now.
Hello Ninja
Seasons one through four of this animated series are available to watch now.
Pokémon Journeys
Parts one through four of this series are already streaming.
PJ Masks
Seasons one and three of this Disney Junior show are streaming now.
Izzy's Koala World
Seasons one and two of this series about a young koala caretaker are streaming now.
iCarly
Seasons one and two of this Nickelodeon series are streaming now.