History WesternAnimation / Arthur

The show has received praise for its witty humor and many {{Shout Out}}s, most of which fall into the ParentalBonus category, despite the show being first and foremost for children under seven years of age (and one of the first of many {{Anvilicious}} animated shows found in that demographic). With 25 seasons, 253 regular episodes, 7 specials, and a direct-to-video CGI film under its belt, ''Arthur'' is currently '''the''' longest-running children's animated series in the United States, and it was the second longest-running animated series in the country after ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'', before it was surpassed by Comedy Central's ''WesternAnimation/SouthPark''.[[note]]''Arthur'' is also unofficially Canada's longest-running animated series. The show was originally animated by [[Creator/CookieJarEntertainment Cookie Jar]] for its first 15 seasons (Formally as Cinar for seasons 1-8), [[Creator/NineStoryMediaGroup 9 Story]] for seasons 16-19, and Oasis Animation from season 20 onward. However, WGBH handles production and writing in Boston, and the show's animation was also outsourced to studios in South Korea and Hong Kong.[[/note]]

In July 2021, it was confirmed that the show had been [[QuietlyCancelled ended production]] [[TheShelfOfMovieLanguishment back in 2019]] for [[ScrewedByTheNetwork undisclosed reasons]], with the final episode airing on February 21, 2022. However, reruns will still be continued on PBS Kids and the show is still available on streaming services, along with its official website. 2020 also saw the debut of viral shorts depicting the characters responding to flashpoint issues such as the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic; these viral shorts as well as a podcast continue to star the characters following the conclusion of the main series.

In July 2021, it was confirmed that the show had been [[QuietlyCancelled ended production back in 2019 for undisclosed reasons), with the final episode airing on February 21, 2022. However, reruns will still be continued on PBS Kids and the show is still available on streaming services, along with its official website. 2020 also saw the debut of viral shorts depicting the characters responding to flashpoint issues such as the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic; these viral shorts as well as a podcast continue to star the characters following the conclusion of the main series.

In July 2021, it was confirmed that the show would be ending after Season 25, with the final episode airing on February 21, 2022. However, reruns will still be continued on PBS Kids and the show is still available on streaming services, along with its official website. 2020 also saw the debut of viral shorts depicting the characters responding to flashpoint issues such as the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic; these viral shorts as well as a podcast continue to star the characters following the conclusion of the main series.

''Arthur'' is a long-running kids' TV show that began broadcast on Creator/{{PBS}} on October 7, 1996 and is produced by WGBH Boston. It is an AnimatedAdaptation of [[Literature/{{Arthur}} the books]] by Marc Brown. In a world where everyone in the series is some sort of animal, the show follows mild-mannered, bespectacled aardvark Arthur Read and his [[TrueCompanions band of friends]] as they go through the third grade and some seven summer vacations. They have to deal with bullies, various issues like allergies and learning disorders, and tons of homework given out by their overly enthusiastic teacher, Mr. Ratburn, all in the show's own way. Sometimes, the episodes follow Arthur's sister, D.W. (Dora Winifred, but don't you dare call her that), an amusing BrattyHalfPint who basically says and does everything every little kid has ever wanted to say and/or do, sometimes to the MoralGuardians' chagrin.

In July 2021, it was confirmed that the show would be ending after Season 25, with the final episode airing on February 21, 2022. However, reruns will still be continued on PBS Kids and the show is still available on streaming services, along with its official website. 2020 also saw the debut of viral shorts depicting the characters responding to flashpoint issues such as the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic; these viral shorts will also continue to star the characters following the conclusion of the main series.

The show has received praise for its witty humor and many {{Shout Out}}s, most of which fall into the ParentalBonus category, despite the show being first and foremost for children under seven years of age (and one of the first of many {{Anvilicious}} animated shows found in that demographic). With 25 seasons, 253 regular episodes, 7 specials, and a direct-to-video CGI film under its belt, ''Arthur'' is currently '''the''' longest-running children's animated series in the United States, and the second longest-running animated series in the country after ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons''.[[note]]''Arthur'' is also unofficially Canada's longest-running animated series. The show was originally animated by [[Creator/CookieJarEntertainment Cookie Jar]] for its first 15 seasons (Formally as Cinar for seasons 1-8), [[Creator/NineStoryMediaGroup 9 Story]] for seasons 16-19, and Oasis Animation from season 20 onward. However, WGBH handles production and writing in Boston, and the show's animation was also outsourced to studios in South Korea and Hong Kong.[[/note]]

The show's [[Recap/{{Arthur}} recap page]] is under construction; feel free to help out with adding episode pages. Has a [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/crowner.php/BestEpisode/Arthur Best Episode Crowner.]]

[[NamesTheSame No relations]] [[SimilarlyNamedWorks to an unrelated]] [[Film/Arthur1981 film about a drunken heir]].

[[caption-width-right:350:''Believe in yourself.'']]

In July 2021, it was confirmed that the show would be ending after Season 25, with the final episode airing on February 21, 2022. However, reruns will still be continued on PBS Kids and the show is still available on streaming services, along with its official website. 2020 also saw the debut of viral shorts depicting the characters responding to flashpoint issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic; these viral shorts will also continue to star the characters following the conclusion of the main series.

In July 2021, it was confirmed that the show would be ending after Season 25, with the final episode airing on February 21, 2022. However, reruns will still be continued on PBS Kids and the show is still available on streaming services, along with its official website.

In 2004, this show received a SpinOff titled ''WesternAnimation/PostcardsFromBuster''.

''Arthur'' was a long-running kids' TV show that began broadcast on Creator/{{PBS}} on October 7, 1996 and is produced by WGBH Boston. It is an AnimatedAdaptation of [[Literature/{{Arthur}} the books]] by Marc Brown. In a world where everyone in the series is some sort of animal, the show follows mild-mannered, bespectacled aardvark Arthur Read and his [[TrueCompanions band of friends]] as they go through the third grade and some seven summer vacations. They have to deal with bullies, various issues like allergies and learning disorders, and tons of homework given out by their overly enthusiastic teacher, Mr. Ratburn, all in the show's own way. Sometimes, the episodes follow Arthur's sister, D.W. (Dora Winifred, but don't you dare call her that), an amusing BrattyHalfPint who basically says and does everything every little kid has ever wanted to say and/or do, sometimes to the MoralGuardians' chagrin.

->'''Arthur''': Hey! D.W.! ''(waves at her inside the TV)''\\
'''D.W.''': HEY!\\
'''Arthur''': ''(falling backwards)'' Woooooah-ooomph!

In July 2021, it was confirmed that the show would be ending after Season 25, with the final episode airing on February 21, 2022. However, reruns will still be continued on PBS Kids and the show will still be available on streaming services.

In July 2021, it was confirmed that the show would be ending after Season 25, with the DistantFinale depicting the main characters as adults airing on February 21, 2022. However, reruns will still be continued on PBS Kids and the show will still be available on streaming services.

''Arthur'' was a long-running kids' show that began broadcast on Creator/{{PBS}} on October 7, 1996 and is produced by WGBH Boston. It is an AnimatedAdaptation of [[Literature/{{Arthur}} the books]] by Marc Brown. In a world where everyone in the series is some sort of animal, the show follows mild-mannered, bespectacled aardvark Arthur Read and his [[TrueCompanions band of friends]] as they go through the third grade and some seven summer vacations. They have to deal with bullies, various issues like allergies and learning disorders, and tons of homework given out by their overly enthusiastic teacher, Mr. Ratburn, all in the show's own way. Sometimes, the episodes follow Arthur's sister, D.W. (Dora Winifred, but don't you dare call her that), an amusing BrattyHalfPint who basically says and does everything every little kid has ever wanted to say and/or do, sometimes to the MoralGuardians' chagrin.

In July 2021, it was confirmed that the show would be ending after Season 25, which aired on February 21, 2022. It was also confirmed that it has completed production in advance as of July 2021 and that a wrap party was held by the crew of the show back in 2019. However, reruns will still be continued on PBS Kids and the show will still be available on streaming services. It has since been confirmed that the last new episode to premiere will be a DistantFinale depicting the main characters as adults.

''Arthur'' is a long-running kids' show that began broadcast on Creator/{{PBS}} on October 7, 1996 and is produced by WGBH Boston. It is an AnimatedAdaptation of [[Literature/{{Arthur}} the books]] by Marc Brown. In a world where everyone in the series is some sort of animal, the show follows mild-mannered, bespectacled aardvark Arthur Read and his [[TrueCompanions band of friends]] as they go through the third grade and some seven summer vacations. They have to deal with bullies, various issues like allergies and learning disorders, and tons of homework given out by their overly enthusiastic teacher, Mr. Ratburn, all in the show's own way. Sometimes, the episodes follow Arthur's sister, D.W. (Dora Winifred, but don't you dare call her that), an amusing BrattyHalfPint who basically says and does everything every little kid has ever wanted to say and/or do, sometimes to the MoralGuardians' chagrin.

In July 2021, it was confirmed that the show would be ending after Season 25, which will air on February 21, 2022. It was also confirmed that it has completed production in advance as of July 2021 and that a wrap party was held by the crew of the show back in 2019. However, reruns will still be continued on PBS Kids and the show will still be available on streaming services. It has since been confirmed that the last new episode to premiere will be a DistantFinale depicting the main characters as adults.

The show has received praise for its witty humor and many {{Shout Out}}s, most of which fall into the ParentalBonus category, despite the show being first and foremost for children under seven years of age (and one of the first of many {{Anvilicious}} animated shows found in that demographic). With 24 seasons, 249 regular episodes, 7 specials, and a direct-to-video CGI film under its belt, ''Arthur'' is currently '''the''' longest-running children's animated series in the United States, and the second longest-running animated series in the country after ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons''.[[note]]''Arthur'' is also unofficially Canada's longest-running animated series. The show was originally animated by [[Creator/CookieJarEntertainment Cookie Jar]] for its first 15 seasons (Formally as Cinar for seasons 1-8), [[Creator/NineStoryMediaGroup 9 Story]] for seasons 16-19, and Oasis Animation from season 20 onward. However, WGBH handles production and writing in Boston, and the show's animation was also outsourced to studios in South Korea and Hong Kong.[[/note]]

In July 2021, it was confirmed that the show would be ending after Season 25, which will air on February 21, 2022. It was also confirmed that it has completed production in advance as of July 2021 and that a wrap party was held by the crew of the show back in 2019. However, reruns will still be continued on PBS Kids and the show will still be available on streaming services. It has since been confirmed that the last new episode to air will be a DistantFinale depicting the main characters as adults.

In July 2021, it was confirmed that the show would be ending after Season 25, which will air on February 21, 2022. It was also confirmed that it has completed production in advance as of July 2021 and that a wrap party was held by the crew of the show back in 2019. However, reruns will still be continued on PBS Kids and the show will still be available on streaming services.

In July 2021, it was confirmed that the show would be ending after Season 25, which will air in Winter 2022. It was also confirmed that it has completed production in advance as of July 2021 and that a wrap party was held by the crew of the show back in 2019. However, reruns will still be continued on PBS Kids and the show will still be available on streaming services.

The show has received praise for its witty humor and many {{Shout Out}}s, most of which fall into the ParentalBonus category, despite the show being first and foremost for children under seven years of age (and one of the first of many {{Anvilicious}} animated shows found in that demographic). With 23 seasons, 246 regular episodes, 5 specials, and a direct-to-video CGI film under its belt, ''Arthur'' is currently '''the''' longest-running children's animated series in the United States, and the second longest-running animated series in the country after ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons''.[[note]]''Arthur'' is also unofficially Canada's longest-running animated series. The show was originally animated by [[Creator/CookieJarEntertainment Cookie Jar]] for its first 15 seasons (Formally as Cinar for seasons 1-8), [[Creator/NineStoryMediaGroup 9 Story]] for seasons 16-19, and Oasis Animation from season 20 onward. However, WGBH handles production and writing in Boston, and the show's animation was also outsourced to studios in South Korea and Hong Kong.[[/note]]

In July 2021, it was confirmed that the show would be ending after Season 25, which will air in Winter 2022. It was also confirmed that it has completed production in advance as of July 2021 and that a wrap party was held by the crew of the show back in 2019. However, reruns will still be continued on PBS Kids and the show will still be available in streaming services.

[[NamesTheSame Not to]] [[SimilarlyNamedWorks be confused with]] [[Film/Arthur1981 the film about a drunken heir]].