The Backyardigans ''The Backyardigans'' is a computer-animated musical children's television series created by Janice Burgess. The series was written and recorded at Nickelodeon Animation Studio. It centers on five animal neighbors who imagine themselves on fantas ...

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. It was written and recorded at

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. The series first previewed on the Canadian network

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with the episode "Pirate Treasure" on September 11, 2004. Its official debut on Nickelodeon's

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block followed on October 11, 2004. The fourth season wrapped production in 2010 and finished airing on Nick Jr. on July 12, 2013. The series was based upon a

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pilot called ''Me and My Friends'', which was filmed in 1998 at Nickelodeon Studios Florida.Seitz, Patrick
"The Children's TV Hit Master"
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'', December 11, 2009. The episodes are listed below as ordered in the complete series collection on iTunes, DVD releases, and other digital services.
Other sources using the same order include: * * * *

Series overview

Episodes

Pilots (1998–2001)

Season 1 (2004–2006)

Season 2 (2006–2008)

Season 3 (2008–2009)

Season 4 (2009–2013)

References

External links

Official website
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