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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 anniversary programming on television. The plans also include weekly podcast releases, a November broadcast of “An Arthur Thanksgiving,” and Arthur-themed activities online.
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 anniversary programming on its television channel and website. The schedule gives families several ways to revisit the animated series, including weekly podcast installments and a special broadcast of “An Arthur Thanksgiving” listed for Nov. 21.
The anniversary livestream is available on the PBS KIDS YouTube channel, according to The Toy Insider’s report. It features 30 complete episodes, with stories involving Arthur, his younger sister D.W. and their friends. The episode examples in the report include visits to the library and a music-class singing activity. The source does not specify how long the livestream will remain available.
Season 5 of The Arthur Podcast launched the day before the source report was published. The new season follows Arthur, Buster, D.W. and other characters around Elwood City. Episodes are set to arrive weekly, and children can submit questions for a segment called “Dear D.W.!,” led by D.W. The report does not give a closing date for submissions or explain how questions will be selected.
PBS KIDS also scheduled Family Night Features on its channel for the following day and Sunday, Nov. 8, according to the report. The listed episodes include Season 3’s “Double Tibble Trouble” and “Arthur’s Almost Live Not Real Music Festival,” plus Season 8’s “Desk Wars” and “Desperately Seeking Stanley.” A separate broadcast of “An Arthur Thanksgiving” was listed for Nov. 21. The report also points families to Arthur games and full episodes on pbskids.org and to the book series by Marc Brown.
Three Ways to Revisit Elwood City
The anniversary schedule connects television, online video and audio, making the celebration accessible to viewers who want familiar episodes as well as listeners looking for new material. The podcast’s weekly release plan extends the anniversary beyond a single broadcast or livestream, while the “Dear D.W.!” segment gives children a way to send in questions.
For families, the mix includes both screen-based options and books. The reported activities are entertainment offerings, not a change to the show’s format or a new series announcement. Their immediate value is the chance to revisit a long-running children’s program through selected episodes, a new podcast season and related games.
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Arthur’s Three-Decade PBS Run
The animated series is based on Marc Brown’s Arthur books, which the source describes as the inspiration for the show’s adventures. PBS KIDS has carried Arthur for three decades, building a catalogue of episodes that the anniversary livestream and Family Night schedule draw on.
The listed celebration spans multiple dates and platforms rather than a single anniversary special: the livestream is on YouTube, the podcast season is rolling out weekly, and television programming is scheduled on PBS KIDS. The source gives relative timing for some events—such as “tomorrow” and “Sunday, Nov. 8”—but does not identify the report’s publication year in the supplied material. Readers should check PBS KIDS listings for current availability and scheduling.
““Fans can engage with three decades of fun in three different ways.””
— The Toy Insider, reporting on PBS KIDS programming
Schedule and Access Details
The source does not provide a year for the November dates, a time for the television broadcasts, or a confirmed end date for the YouTube livestream. Since the report uses relative wording such as “tomorrow”, its schedule cannot be treated as a current listing without checking PBS KIDS’ latest announcements.
It is also unclear how long podcast question submissions will be accepted, whether every submitted question will be considered, and whether the livestream or full episodes are available in all regions. The source reports the programming plans but does not include a statement from PBS KIDS specifying these details.
Weekly Episodes and November Broadcasts
The next ongoing part of the celebration is the release of new podcast episodes each week, including the “Dear D.W.!” feature. The report’s television schedule lists Family Night Features for the following day and Sunday, Nov. 8, followed by “An Arthur Thanksgiving” on Nov. 21.
Families seeking to watch or listen should check the PBS KIDS channel, YouTube channel and website for current schedules and availability. The source does not identify further anniversary events beyond the livestream, podcast, listed broadcasts and online activities.
Key Questions
What is PBS KIDS doing for Arthur’s 30th anniversary?
The reported plans include a YouTube livestream with 30 full-length episodes, Season 5 of The Arthur Podcast, television programming, Arthur-themed games and full episodes on the PBS KIDS website.
Where can viewers watch the 30-episode livestream?
The Toy Insider report says the livestream is on the PBS KIDS YouTube channel. It does not state how long the stream will stay available, so viewers should check the channel for its current status.
What is new in Season 5 of The Arthur Podcast?
The season follows Arthur, Buster, D.W. and other characters around Elwood City. New episodes are scheduled weekly, and children can submit questions for the “Dear D.W.!” segment.
When is “An Arthur Thanksgiving” scheduled?
The source lists a special broadcast for Nov. 21, but the supplied report does not identify the year or broadcast time. Check current PBS KIDS listings before planning to watch.
Source: thetoyinsider.com
