The all-new seventh season of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is ready to bring fresh family-friendly adventures to young viewers next month. Premiering on PBS KIDS on August 12, the next chapter in the popular Fred Rogers Productions animated series will for the first time feature stories told from the points of view of Daniel Tiger and his friends.
Each half-hour episode will include one story from Daniel’s own perspective and another from the viewpoints of other characters, including Katerina Kittycat, Miss Elaina, O the Owl, Prince Wednesday, Jodi Platypus, Max, and Chrissie. The hit series’ iconic “Imagination Moments” also will be presented from the unique viewpoints of the other characters to illustrate each friend’s own imaginative style. This approach aims to provide fans more chances to see themselves represented on the screen.
The new season kicks off with “Something About Trolley,” a special 22-minute episode where Daniel and his friends wonder what’s new about their favorite vehicle. Season 7 will also bring kids and their families along to a brand-new location and meet Jodi’s dad, Mr. Plat, who lives outside the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
New episodes premiering next month include:
701: Something New About Trolley – August 12
There’s something new about Trolley, and Daniel is so excited to find out what it is! As he waits, he learns new things about his friends. In the end, Daniel discovers that Trolley can turn into a boat. Daniel and his friends enjoy a ride!
- Strategy: I like learning something new about you.
704: Daniel Asks What Friends Like/ Miss Elaina’s Space Restaurant – August 13
Teacher Harriet helps Daniel make a chart to ask his friends how they like to say hello. / When Miss Elaina and Katerina play together, they ask each other how they like to play. Sometimes they like different things!
- Strategy: Sometimes we like different things. It helps to ask, ‘What do you like?’
707: Daniel Doesn’t Want to Miss Out/Cousins at the Castle – August 14
Daniel has to go potty, but is worried there won’t be space for his sea turtle on the class mural when he’s done in the bathroom. / Prince Wednesday needs to get dressed before he can go outside to see the butterflies and play with Chrissie.
- Strategy: I can still have fun when I’m done.
708: Daniel and O Make Deliveries/Jodi Makes a Boat with Max – August 15
When Daniel and O are playing post office, their wagon breaks. They look around and find something else to use. / Jodi and Nana see Teacher Harriet and Max playing with a homemade boat. Jodi uses things she finds in nature to make one, too.
- Strategy: Look around and see what you can use.
