Feb 08, 2012 | WDC: 37.4 °F
Barney is a loveable purple dinosaur who comes to life through children's imaginations. Barney's dinosaur friends Baby Bop and her big brother BJ and his ethnically diverse cast of child playmates solve problems and discover the world around them. For children 6 months to 3 years old.
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Wed., February 8, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
A Game for Everyone: A Sports Adventure
A shy girl named Jill needs encouragement to play with Barney, Baby Bop, BJ and the others.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Thu., February 9, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
The Reluctant Dragon: A Fairy Tale Adventure
Barney explains that you can't judge someone by appearance via a story about a seemingly scary dragon who, in reality, was super-nice.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Fri., February 10, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
Bienvenido Barney: Mexico
Season 13 opens with Baby Bop's pal Monty the butterfly passing through the park with friends and family on their way to Mexico. But when he's left behind, Barney takes Monty and everyone to Mexico, where Baby Bop bids adieu to her butterfly friend.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Mon., February 13, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
Big Brother Rusty: China
Rusty's nervous about his family's adoption of a baby girl from China because he's unfamiliar with the country, so Barney takes him, BJ and Baby Bop there.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Tue., February 14, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
¡Ahora Mismo!: Spain
Ben arrives too late to the park for a pony ride. As a result, Barney takes him to Spain, where they meet a dancing horse named Regalo.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Wed., February 15, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
Venice, Anyone?: Italy
Barney takes Emma to Venice to learn about her great grandfather, its culture and geography. Along the way, she also discovers that a big task can be made simpler if it's broken into a series of smaller tasks.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Thu., February 16, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
Sweeter Than Candy: Greece
Barney teaches the kids about the history of theater by taking them to Greece, where they stage a play in an amphitheater. Along the way, they learn that sometimes a person can want too much.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Fri., February 17, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
The Music Box: Switzerland
Ben accidentally sells Kioko's music box at a yard sale, so Barney takes him to Switzerland to get her another one. While there, they sample Swiss food, customs and games, but don't find a music box.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Mon., February 20, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
The Good Egg: Kenya
The kids discover a colorful egg in the park, so Barney takes them to Kenya to try to find out what kind of animal may have laid it. While there, they learn about Kenya's people, culture and animals.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Tue., February 21, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
The Bird of a Different Feather: Hawaii
A search for a bird of paradise takes Barney and the kids to Hawaii, where they learn to do the hula, make a Hawaiian lei and speak Hawaiian words.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Wed., February 22, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
Bonjour Barney!: France
Emma is displeased with her painting for the Art in the Park Show, so Barney takes her to France for an art lesson from his friend Pierre.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Tue., February 7, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
The Amazing Captain Pickles: A Hero Adventure
BJ's bragging may get the best of him when he tells everyone that his superhero alter-ego, Captain Pickles, can jump over the moon.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Mon., February 6, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
The Magic Lamp: A Travel Adventure
On her birthday, Leila and her friends are served traditional Lebanese food. Then, Barney transports everyone to a Lebanese marketplace so Leila can learn just how special she and her culture are.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Fri., February 3, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
To Catch a Thief: A Mystery Adventure
When several balls go missing, BJ investigates---and accuses an innocent Riff of being a ball thief.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Thu., February 2, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
Lights, Camera, Action!: A Movie Adventure
Melanie, Baby Bop, BJ and Riff try to help Grace with her canned-food drive.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Wed., February 1, 2012
9:30 pm
(30 minutes)
Riff to the Rescue!: A Wild West Adventure
Riff's worried about becoming the captain of his baseball team, so Barney tells him about how his great-great-great-grandfather overcame similar fears to become a successful sheriff in the Old West.
Rating: TV-Y
Barney is a loveable purple dinosaur who comes to life through children's imaginations. Barney's dinosaur friends Baby Bop and her big brother BJ and his ethnically diverse cast of child playmates solve problems and discover the world around them.
For children 6 months to 3 years old.
Series Goals
Each episode is built around one theme, such as learning to count, identifying colors or shapes, or making friends. The concepts within each episode are repeated in various ways to reinforce understanding for young children.
Helping Kids Prepare for School
Barney helps teach educational concepts through pretend play, singing, reciting rhymes and playing games. Strong emphasis is placed on social skills such as making friends, sharing, good manners, and cooperation. The series also stimulates language development, problem-solving, music and physical activity, so that children are prepared for the social and learning situations they will encounter in a school setting.
| Via antenna | 26.4 | 26.1 | 26.2 | 26.3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comcast | 26, 92 | 220 (DC), 219 (Balt) | 265 | 266 |
| Cox | 26, 802 | 1026 (Fairfax), 1003 (Fredericksburg) | 800 | 801 |
| Verizon FIOS | 26, 471 | 526 | 474 | 472 |
| RCN | 26 | 613 | 39 | 38 |
| DirecTV | 26 | 26 | ||
| Dish Network | 8076 |