Monday Morning Maybe

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Barney & Friends

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1992 | 14 seasons | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Kids

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a spot on critics' lists of TV's worst and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Rugrats, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
14 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Barney & 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 Tyrannosaurus rex who conveys educational messages through songs and small dance routines with a friendly, optimistic attitude.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    Widely cited by critics among TV's worst

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 Emmy: Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing: Ron Ballantyne, David M. Boothe, Gary French. Also nominated for 9 more Emmys.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Ran for 14 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 423K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Monday Morning Maybe. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

  1. Season 11992 · 30 episodes
    Not rated yet
  2. Friday Night Flick
    Season 21993 · 18 episodes · 10.0 out of 10
    Friday
  3. Season 31995 · 20 episodes
    Not rated yet
  4. Season 41997 · 20 episodes
    Not rated yet
  5. Season 51998 · 20 episodes
    Not rated yet
  6. Season 61999 · 20 episodes
    Not rated yet
  7. Season 72002 · 20 episodes
    Not rated yet
  8. Monday Morning Maybe
    Season 82003 · 20 episodes · 5.0 out of 10
    Monday
  9. Season 92004 · 20 episodes
    Not rated yet
  10. Season 102006 · 40 episodes
    Not rated yet
  11. Season 112007 · 40 episodes
    Not rated yet
  12. Season 122008 · 10 episodes
    Not rated yet
  13. Season 132009 · 10 episodes
    Not rated yet
  14. Season 142010 · 20 episodes
    Not rated yet

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Cast & crew

  • Carey StinsonBarney
  • Julie JohnsonBaby Bop (voice)
  • Jeff AyersBaby Bop
  • Patty WirtzB.J. (voice)
  • Michaela DietzRiff (voice)
  • Adrianne KangasLinda
  • Tory GreenSarah
  • Emilio MazurDavid
  • Kyle NelsonB.J.
  • Jerad HarrisRiff