The Best TV Shows on Universal Kids

Young adventurers Waldo and Wenda use their problem-solving skills and the help of an international wizard society to stop a rival globetrotter named Odlulu from using his magic to stir up trouble.

The next generation of "American Ninja Warrior" begins, as some of the show's biggest fans now get an opportunity to compete for the chance to be named American Ninja Warrior junior champion.

Rimba Racer is an action-packed animation series revolving around Tag, a talented rookie racer and newcomer to the prestigious RIMBA Grand Prix, a racing competition full of tough rivals, dangerous challenges and hidden agendas.

The adventures of three little aliens who, after arriving on Earth, move in with a family in order to learn about human interactions.

Toyland’s boy detective, Noddy, solves mysteries and finds missing objects with help from his friends: a panda, a superhero, a dinosaur and a robot.

An adventure-filled series bubbling with fun and games featuring three loveable and playful friends. Presented as a modern game show spectacular for kids, viewers are invited to join in their fun as they embark on every new and exciting day trip. 

Jim Henson's Pajanimals is a children's TV series on PBS Kids Sprout. The Pajanimals are characters that were made by Jim Henson's Creature Shop at The Jim Henson Company.

Two cats travel the globe and teach children about unlikely friendships and global citizenships.

Play with Me Sesame, a half-hour interactive series, brings children on a playdate with some of their favorite Sesame Street characters: Bert, Ernie, Grover and Prairie Dawn. Each episode mixes classic Sesame Street footage with newly created games and activities where the Muppets invite children to join in. Play with Me Sesame extends Sesame Street's time-tested educational mission through opportunities for active learning. The participatory design encourages preschoolers to express themselves creatively, while the games and activities support such cornerstone cognitive concepts, such as same and different. As an interactive experience, the program helps children cultivate skills and attitudes needed to succeed in the social environment of school.

Follow the imagination of Lily, a five-year-old hunter, as she creates a world of adventure and friendship from treasures she finds washed up on the beach.

What adults often take for granted in life's minutiae frequently delights children. One of those kids is Luna, 6, for whom the world is a giant laboratory, filled with opportunities to learn more about what things are, and why and how scientific actions take place. Luna's passion for science prompts her exploration of the world with energy and enthusiasm. Little brother Jupiter and pet ferret Clive are by her side as the inquisitive girl pursues answers to her specific questions.

Noodle and Doodle is a live action children's television series, which premiered on September 25, 2010. The series was created by John McCoy, is produced and directed by Kristopher Updike, and currently airs on NBC Kids and PBS Kids Sprout. The series is Sprout's first original long form television series. In Canada, it airs on the Knowledge Network.

The Good Night Show is a television programming block on PBS KIDS Sprout which premiered on September 26, 2005. Programming starts at 6:00pm ET each evening. Throughout the three-hour block, which is repeated three times over the course of the evening, viewers are encouraged to participate in host-led games, songs, crafts, and lessons in yoga and sign language. Activities and games generally revolve around a theme, and take place between theme-appropriate cartoon episodes. These themes include issues of interest to preschool children and their parents, such as imaginary friends, teddy bears, shadows, opposites, dreams, or babysitters.

Puppet chicken Chica and her friends and family run The Costume Coop, a fun-filled shop full of costumes. While dressing up and helping customers, she and the viewers learn valuable life lessons. And when the shop closes, they embark on animated adventures that further convey each episode's message.

Run by a cast of animal characters including Comet, Halley, Sputnik, Radar, Jet and Sal the Octopus, the Astroblast! Space Station is the coolest hangout in the galaxy. Through the crew's friendship, the series imparts important messages about how to embrace differences, model positive relationships and foster healthy habits to be the best good-will ambassadors in the universe. 

While visiting his family’s village in China, 9-year-old Kody learns that he is next in line to become Village Defender! But he’ll have his hands full, with the evil Mogo Monkey No Go and his monkey minions causing plenty of chaos around town. Luckily, Kody has the help of his grandfather Master Li, his super-sleuth cousin Mei, and ‘fraidy-cat tiger Goji. They also have a secret weapon: the Sapphire Dragon, which they use to Kapower up into martial arts-style superheroes!

Norm, the Plywood Forest's fix-it guy, uses comedy, music, and a little bit of magic to make his neighborhood the best place in the world for his friends.

Ace and Polly are just your ordinary pet birds by day and amazing superheroes, well, also by day! Join them as they go on epic adventures to save their city from the wackiest animal bad guys!

The Sunny Side Up Show is a television programming block introduced on September 26, 2007 on PBS Kids Sprout. Each week, a new theme is introduced, including food, Halloween, animals, construction, fall, opposites, and birthdays. The Sunny Side Up Show starts at 9:00am Eastern/8:00am Central each weekday morning. The host of the Sunny Side Up Show plays games, sings songs, tells stories, and shows birthday cards or shows artwork. The show has a puppet co-host, a chicken named Chica.