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PBS KIDS is celebrating 30 years of Arthur with a YouTube livestream featuring 30 full-length episodes, a new season of The Arthur Podcast and scheduled television broadcasts. The anniversary plans also include a new listener-question segment, online games and episodes on the PBS KIDS website.
PBS KIDS is marking 30 years of Arthur with a YouTube livestream of 30 full-length episodes, the launch of Season 5 of The Arthur Podcast and special television programming. The celebration gives families several ways to revisit the animated series, including weekly podcast releases and a new segment where children can submit questions for D.W.
The PBS KIDS YouTube channel is hosting a 30th anniversary livestream featuring 30 full-length episodes. The episodes include stories about Arthur, his sister D.W. and their friends in Elwood City. The source report highlights episodes involving visits to the library and music class, but does not provide a complete livestream playlist or say how long the stream will remain available.
Season 5 of The Arthur Podcast has launched, with new episodes scheduled weekly. The season follows Arthur, Buster, D.W. and other characters around Elwood City. It also introduces “Dear D.W.!”, a segment led by D.W. in which children can submit questions for possible inclusion. The report does not give submission instructions or say how questions will be selected.
PBS KIDS is also scheduled to air Family Night Features on its channel on the dates identified in the source as “tomorrow and Sunday, Nov. 8.” The listed episodes include Season 3’s “Double Tibble Trouble” and “Arthur’s Almost Live Not Real Music Festival,” along with Season 8’s “Desk Wars” and “Desperately Seeking Stanley.” A special broadcast of “An Arthur Thanksgiving” is listed for Nov. 21.
A Multi-Format Anniversary for Families
The celebration extends the anniversary beyond a single broadcast: families can watch a curated livestream, listen to new audio stories or use the series’ website for games and full episodes. That mix gives Arthur’s 30th anniversary a continuing presence across television, YouTube, podcast platforms and PBS KIDS’ site.
The podcast’s weekly release schedule means the celebration is not limited to the anniversary stream. The “Dear D.W.!” question segment also offers children a way to take part, though PBS KIDS has not specified how submissions will be handled. The announced programming provides both new material and selected episodes from earlier seasons for viewers who want to revisit the series.
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Three Decades of Arthur on PBS KIDS
Arthur is an animated series centered on Arthur Read, an aardvark, and his family, classmates and friends in Elwood City. The anniversary marks three decades on PBS KIDS, according to the source report. The franchise also includes Marc Brown’s Arthur books, which the report identifies as the inspiration for the animated character’s adventures.
The anniversary plans bring together existing episodes and newly released podcast installments rather than announcing a new television season. Alongside the YouTube and broadcast programming, pbskids.org has Arthur-themed games and full episodes, according to the report. Marc Brown’s book series remains another option for families seeking an activity away from screens.
““Fans can engage with three decades of fun in three different ways.””
— The Toy Insider report
Dates and Participation Details
The source report uses relative dates—“yesterday” and “tomorrow”—alongside Sunday, Nov. 8 and Nov. 21, but does not identify the year. Those references do not establish the current availability of each event, so readers should check PBS KIDS listings for the applicable schedule. The report also does not state how long the livestream will run or whether it can be watched on demand afterward.
Details about the podcast question submissions remain limited. The source says children can send questions for “Dear D.W.!” but does not provide a submission link, eligibility requirements or a guarantee that any particular question will be featured. It does not list podcast platforms or give episode titles and release dates.
Check PBS KIDS for Current Listings
The next steps described in the report are the weekly release of Season 5 podcast episodes and the scheduled anniversary broadcasts, including “An Arthur Thanksgiving” on Nov. 21. PBS KIDS’ YouTube channel and website are the named places to find the livestream, full episodes and games; viewers should consult current listings for dates and availability.
Families interested in submitting a question to D.W. will need to look for instructions through the podcast or PBS KIDS, because the report does not provide a direct submission route. The available information does not identify further anniversary events beyond the livestream, podcast season, television features and website activities.
Key Questions
What is PBS KIDS doing for Arthur’s 30th anniversary?
PBS KIDS is marking the anniversary with a YouTube livestream of 30 full-length episodes, Season 5 of The Arthur Podcast, special television programming, and Arthur-themed games and full episodes on its website.
What is new in Season 5 of The Arthur Podcast?
The new season follows Arthur, Buster, D.W. and other characters around Elwood City. It also includes “Dear D.W.!”, a segment where children can submit questions for possible inclusion. New episodes are scheduled weekly, according to the source report.
When are the anniversary TV broadcasts?
The source lists Family Night Features for “tomorrow and Sunday, Nov. 8,” and a broadcast of “An Arthur Thanksgiving” on Nov. 21. It does not specify the year, so check PBS KIDS’ current listings before planning to watch.
Where can families watch Arthur online?
The report identifies the PBS KIDS YouTube channel for the anniversary livestream and pbskids.org for games and full episodes. It does not say how long the livestream or individual episodes will remain available.
Source: thetoyinsider.com
