21 Family-Friendly Shows to Stream This Weekend
Face it, we all have a show that we watch over and over again. This is especially true for kids, who easily fall in love with the bright colors, adorable characters, and catchy tunes. But if you have to hear that cutesy theme song one more time, you may lose your mind! To save your sanity and broaden their horizons, introduce your kids to something they haven't seen before. Check out the new kid-friendly shows and movies available for streaming, from classic films to original series.
Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-Lot
When a joke backfires, Funshine Bear runs away to a land where others appreciate his humor. But when Sir Funnybone tries to manipulate Funshine, things become less fun in the land of Joke-a-Lot.
Available on Netflix.
Wishenpoof!
The new series centers around Bianca, a young girl who uses her "wish magic" to help her friends. But occasionally she has to rely on her own ingenuity to solve a problem.
Available on Amazon.
Barney
If your kids love the friendly purple dinosaur, then they're in luck! Three Barney films, Dance With Barney, Imagine With Barney, and Play With Barney, are now available for instant viewing.
Available on Netflix.
Angelina Ballerina: Mousical Medleys
Get your little ones moving with this upbeat, dance-packed movie featuring their favorite mouse.
Available on Netflix.
Pingu
The cute clay penguin takes kids on a number of adventures in Pingu Learns a Lesson, Pingu Family Tales, Pingu to the Rescue, and Playtime With Pingu.
Available on Netflix.
The Jo B. and G. Raff Show!
The animated series teaches preschoolers the importance of compromise and conflict resolution using an adorable bear and adventurous giraffe.
Available on Amazon.
Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year
Even though it's February, it's not too late to ring in the New Year with Pooh and his friends.
Available on Netflix beginning Feb. 17.
My Little Pony
Fans of the brightly colored ponies will enjoy watching five of the new My Little Pony films: Dancing in the Clouds, Friends Are Never Far Away, The Princess Promenade, The Runaway Rainbow, and Twinkle Wish Adventure.
Available on Netflix.
Jake and the Never Land Pirates — Season Two
Watch as Jake, Izzy, and Cubby compete with Captain Hook to find the treasures of Never Land.
Available on Netflix.
Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery
It's double the fun for fans of Thomas the Tank Engine! In addition to Blue Mountain Mystery, they can also enjoy Fun on the Rails.
Available on Netflix.
Clifford the Big Red Dog — Season One
Everyone's favorite red dog is here with plenty of adventures. Younger kids will also enjoy watching Clifford’s Puppy Days — Season One.
Available on Netflix beginning Feb. 14.
Hardboiled Eggheads
Future scientists will love this show about two brainiacs who battle monsters born of toxic waste, martians lured to Earth, and even killer vegetables.
Available on Amazon.
Team Hot Wheels
When a mysterious black car turns their town into a racetrack, four friends drive into action!
Available on Netflix.
The Croods
The newest DreamWorks film follows a family of cavemen on their journey to a new land.
Available on Netflix.
Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street
Tweens will relate to this coming-of-age story about Gortimer, his two best friends Ranger and Mel, and their exploits on Normal Street.
Available on Amazon.
Spy Kids 3-D
The third movie in the Spy Kids series is sure to excite and entertain children of all ages.
Available on Netflix.
Aqua Tales
When Opil's wish lands him in troubled waters, it's up to him to save the day.
Available on Netflix.
Sabrina: The Animated Series — Season Two
Based on the live-action series, the animated show is sure to cast a spell on tween girls.
Available on Netflix beginning Feb. 28.
Akeelah and the Bee
The inspiring story of an 11-year-old girl who overcomes a number of obstacles to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Will the pressure become too much or will she spell her way to victory?
Available on Netflix.
Maker Shack Agency
Examine the maker movement through the adventures of Wolfie, a 13-year-old inventor who builds an assortment of gadgets to help his classmates.
Available on Amazon.
Good Burger
Tweens and teens will laugh out loud as Ed and Dexter try to save the fast food joint that they work at.
Available on Netflix.