PBS KIDS renews "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood" for a new season

"Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood", the beloved animated PBS KIDS series from Fred Rogers Productions, will return for an eighth season. Set to premiere in 2026, Season 8 will feature ten new episodes. The order will include two half-hour specials, one introducing Daniel’s cousin, who is adopted, and another showcasing New Year’s Eve traditions in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.

In keeping with the thoughtfulness for which the series has become known, the upcoming season will address relatable themes for preschoolers and their parents, including adoption, managing morning and nighttime routines, cleaning up, patience, and more. It will also revisit its classic “grown-ups come back” parenting strategy with new stories and present a new strategy based on the classic Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood song, “Let’s Think of Something to Do While We’re Waiting.”

“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and its helpful, singable strategies have resonated with families since the series first launched in 2012, and it continues to be a favorite today,” said Ellen Doherty, chief creative officer, Fred Rogers Productions. “We’re excited to provide a new season of quality content that includes valuable life lessons while furthering the legacy of Fred Rogers with fresh stories, characters, and adventures.”

“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is a shining example of the core mission of public media—to help preschoolers and their families navigate everyday situations and tackle challenges together in positive ways,” said Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice President and General Manager, PBS KIDS. “We are proud to bring Season 8 to PBS KIDS, sharing meaningful and fun stories from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe to uplift, inspire, and enrich the lives of our viewers.”

CREATING AN UNIVERSE

Fred Rogers Productions will produce new "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood" games for the free PBS KIDS Games app and pbskids.org in tandem with Season 8. The company will also work to enhance the accessibility of its popular existing games so that even more children can play and benefit from them. Additionally, Fred Rogers Productions will host several webinars to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the game development for the series in an effort to continue to grow and serve the community of developers who are new to creating educational games for children.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is produced by Fred Rogers Productions and 9 Story Media Group and animated by award-winning animation studio, Brown Bag Films.  9 Story Brands holds worldwide licensing and distribution rights for the series.