The Backyardigans
Seen it?2004 | 4 seasons | 25 min | Kids, Animation
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families and animation lovers.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 25 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Meet five lively animal friends who love to sing, dance and use their imaginations to embark on outrageous adventures to magical places.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Won 2 Emmys: Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation, Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Special Class Animated Program. Also nominated for 4 more Emmys. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 227K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up.
- Season 12004 · 20 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 22006 · 22 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 32008 · 18 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 42009 · 19 episodesNot rated yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Janice Burgess
- LaShawn Tináh JefferiesUniqua (voice)
- Jamia Simone NashUniqua (singing voice)
- Jonah BoboAustin (voice)
- Christopher Grant Jr.Tyrone (voice)
- Jake GoldbergPablo (voice)
- Sean CurleyPablo (singing voice)
- Gianna BruzzeseTasha (voice)
- Thomas SharkeyAustin (singing voice)
- Tyrel Jackson WilliamsTyrone (singing voice)
- Gabriella MalekTasha (singing voice)