PBS KIDS Marks Arthur's 30th Anniversary
PBS KIDS is running a multiplatform campaign celebrating three decades of the animated series Arthur.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Children’s Theater
PBS KIDS is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Arthur with a multiplatform campaign, including a 30-episode live-stream on its YouTube channel. A new season of The Arthur Podcast also began weekly releases on November 5.
Why it matters
Arthur was the longest-running animated program in kids' TV history when its original run ended in 2022, and the anniversary campaign gives families a way to revisit the series across broadcast, streaming and audio. The effort keeps the Peabody- and Emmy Award-winning show visible to both longtime viewers and new audiences.
The campaign spans 30 full episodes of the series in a single live-stream, with Family Night broadcasts drawing from Season 3 and Season 8. The announcement does not include viewership figures for the live-stream or podcast, so audience reach remains unreported.
The players
PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS is the children's programming brand of the Public Broadcasting Service, serving young audiences across broadcast and digital platforms.
GBH Kids
GBH Kids is the children's production arm of the Boston public media station GBH, which produces Arthur.
Marc Brown
Marc Brown is the children's author whose Arthur book series served as the basis for the animated show.
The details
PBS KIDS is airing a 30-episode live-stream titled Arthur Turns 30! on its YouTube channel, featuring the song "Library Card." The new season of The Arthur Podcast includes a Season 5 segment called "Dear D.W.!", which invites young listeners to submit questions for D.W. that may be featured in a future episode.
Timeline
November 5: A new season of The Arthur Podcast began weekly releases on all major platforms.
November 7-8: Family Night Features with Arthur air on the PBS KIDS channel.
November 21: A broadcast of An Arthur Thanksgiving is scheduled on PBS KIDS.
Big Picture
The anniversary campaign follows the 2022 end of Arthur's original run, which had made it the longest-running animated program in kids' TV history. The 30th-anniversary push extends that legacy across live-stream, podcast and broadcast formats.
Families can watch the 30-episode Arthur Turns 30! live-stream on the PBS KIDS YouTube channel. Children can also submit questions for D.W. that may be featured in a future podcast episode.
The takeaway
Arthur's 30-year run shows how a children's series can stay relevant across generations through repeat viewing and new formats. Families looking to join the anniversary can start with the live-stream or the weekly podcast.
What happens next
An Arthur Thanksgiving airs on PBS KIDS on November 21, and The Arthur Podcast continues its weekly releases.
Further reading
For more on children's programming, explore Children's Theater.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Animation Magazine.
