Shows like The Backyardigans (2004)

Loved The Backyardigans? Here are 24 shows with a similar feel, picked from what fans of The Backyardigans watch next and from titles with the same mix of kids and animation. The Backyardigans was created by Janice Burgess.

1

Star Wars Rebels (2014)

7.7 Also animation

Set between the events of Star Wars: Episodes III and IV, the story unfolds during a dark time when the evil Galactic Empire is tightening its grip of power on the galaxy. Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet and are ruining the…
2

I Am Not an Animal (2004)

8.6 Also animation

I Am Not An Animal is an animated comedy series about the only six talking animals in the world, whose cosseted existence in a vivisection unit is turned upside down when they are liberated by animal rights activists.
3

Dora the Explorer (2000)

6.2 Also animation and kids

A young girl named Dora goes on adventures with her red boot-wearing monkey named Boots.
4

The Wild Thornberrys (1998)

7.0 Also animation and kids

Travel the world with the Thornberrys and come face-to-face with blue sheep in Nepal, emus in Australia, marmots in Pakistan, flash floods in Siberia, Egyptian burial chambers, a runaway hot air balloon, a rock slide on the Karakoram…
5

Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000)

7.5 Also animation

The surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items: Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, and their human nextdoor neighbor, Carl Brutananadilewski.
6

Brandy & Mr. Whiskers (2004)

7.5 Also animation and kids

Brandy & Mr. Whiskers is an American animated television series about a pampered yet spunky dog and a hyperactive rabbit who get stuck in the Amazon Rainforest together. The show originally aired from August 2004 to August 2006. It was…
7

Higglytown Heroes (2004)

7.1 Also kids and animation

In the colorful world of Higglytown, four kids and their squirrelly friend learn about the heroes that inhabit their city, from mail carriers and bus drivers to police officers and firefighters.
8

Curious George (2006)

7.2 Also animation and kids

With 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.
9

Moral Orel (2005)

8.0 Also animation

Orel is an 11-year-old boy who loves church. His unbridled enthusiasm for piousness and his misinterpretation of religious morals often lead to disastrous results, including self-mutilation and crack addiction. No matter how much trouble he…
10

Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990)

6.4 Also kids and animation

Tom and Jerry in their childhood days, playing cat-and-mouse games even then.
11

The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse (2020)

7.6 Also animation and kids

It's nothing but fun and excitement for Mickey and his best pals – Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto - as they embark on their greatest adventures yet, navigating the curveballs of a wild and zany world where the magic of Disney makes…
12

All Hail King Julien (2014)

6.8 Also animation and kids

King Julien is back and shaking his booty harder than ever! Discover the wild world of Madagascar as the king takes on the jungle’s craziest adventures in this comedy series. With his loyal sidekicks Maurice and Mort, they meet a whole new…
13

Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000)

6.7 Also animation and kids

The adventures of a larger-than-life red dog on Bridwell Island.
14

Babar (1989)

6.4 Also animation

Inspired by Jean de Brunhoff and Laurent de Brunhoff's beloved children's books, this animated series tells Babar's life story from the elephant king's point of view, reliving his early days as a young pachyderm with important lessons to…
15

Bubble Guppies (2011)

7.5 Also animation and kids

The adventures of seven fish-tailed kids- Molly, Gil, Oona, Deema, Nonny, Goby, and Zooli!
16

Jellystone! (2021)

7.0 Also animation

Welcome to Jellystone! Travel to a magical town where you’ll meet new and old friends, including Yogi Bear, Cindy Bear, Boo Boo, and Huckleberry Hound…and Jabberjaw and Top Cat and Snagglepuss and El Kabong and Wally Gator and Johnny Quest…
17

Ewoks (1985)

6.0 Also kids and animation

The Ewok Wicket and his friends from the Bright Tree Village go on many magical adventures.
18

LEGO City Adventures (2019)

7.2 Also animation and kids

Welcome to LEGO City, a modern metropolis filled with the fiercest firefighters, the cream of the crop cops, and so many Blockheads. Every citizen will assemble together for the most awesomely awesome adventures.
19

The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1994)

7.5 Also animation and kids

Busytown 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 their way through the…
20

Doki (2013)

7.8 Also animation and kids

Doki's a dog with a lot of questions about science and nature, and he and his explorer friends travel the globe and beyond to get the answers.
21

101 Dalmatian Street (2019)

7.3 Also animation and kids

Follow the adventures of eldest siblings Dolly and Dylan, their Mum Delilah and Dad Doug, and their 97 younger brothers and sisters as they embark on urban adventures and extreme sibling rivalry. Together, the pups explore growing up and…
22

Harvey Beaks (2015)

6.3 Also animation and kids

A mild-mannered young bird and his best friends, a pair of rambunctious siblings called Fee and Foo, seek adventure and mischief in the magical forest that they call home.
23

Shadow Raiders (1998)

8.8 Also animation and kids

Despite the history of their warring past, the four planets of Ice, Rock, Fire, and Bone must set aside their differences and feuds to work together and form an alliance: their only hope of defeating a common enemy. The powerful Beast…
24

Stillwater (2020)

7.7 Also kids and animation

Siblings Karl, Addy and Michael have a very special next-door neighbor: a wise panda named Stillwater. His friendship and stories give them new perspectives on the world, themselves, and each other.