Arthur Show

Arthur is an animated TV show that first aired on PBS in 1996. It is based on the Arthur book series by Marc Brown. The show follows Arthur Read, an eight-year-old aardvark, and his family and friends. Arthur deals with everyday kid problems like homework, friendships, and family life.

Arthur and Friends

Arthur lives with his parents and sisters D.W. and Baby Kate. His best friend is Buster, a rabbit who loves to eat. Other friends include Francine, Muffy, Brain, and Binky. Each character has a unique personality that kids can relate to.

Arthur and his friends hang out together on the couch.
Arthur and his friends hang out together on the couch. (WGBH, Marc Brown Studios, CINAR / Wikimedia Commons)

A Record-Breaking Show

Arthur ran for 25 seasons, making it one of the longest-running animated kids shows in history. The final episode aired in 2022. The show tackled important topics like bullying, learning disabilities, and being kind to others.

Fun Facts

  • Arthur ran for 25 seasons from 1996 to 2022.
  • Arthur is an aardvark, though he does not look much like a real one.
  • The show's theme song Having Fun Isn't Hard When You've Got a Library Card became iconic.

Did You Know?

Arthur was one of the first children's shows to feature a character with autism. The character Carl was introduced to help kids understand and accept people who are different from them.