Bear in the Big Blue House_
The series provides children with valuable tools for growth in key areas of music, social skill development, and cognitive learning through integrated programs combining music, movement, and exploration. With Bear and all his friends, learn about cooperation, teamwork and more.
Created By
Mitchell Kriegman
Network
Playhouse Disney
Episodes
117
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
Bear in the Big Blue House has 4 seasons with 117 episodes spanning 1997-2010.
Rating
With a 7.6/10 rating from 104 votes, Bear in the Big Blue House is considered highly rated.
Year context
Bear in the Big Blue House first aired 29 years ago in 1997.
CAST (8)
Noel MacNeal
Bear
Lynne Thigpen
Luna (voice)
Carmen Osbahr
Ursa
Geoffrey Holder
Ray the Sun
Tyler Bunch
Treelo
Peter Linz
Tutter
VK
Vicki Kenderes-Eibner
Ojo
TM
Tara Mooney
Shadow (voice)
SEASONS (4 seasons, 117 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Home Is Where the Bear Is
One morning, Bear finds Ojo playing pretend, having created a tent that's she's pretending is her home. Her imaginary home gets Bear thinking about his…
02
Water, Water Everywhere
Bear and his friends are interacting with water in this episode --- be it real or imaginary. Ojo, for example, is pretending to sail a…
03
Mouse Party
Today is Tutter's birthday, and the friends in the Big Blue House decide to throw him a special surprise birthday party. Pip and Pop are…
04
Shape of a Bear
Tutter is excited because Bear has promised to bring him a box, but he's getting a bit impatient at the wait. Viewers learn that the…
05
Picture of Health
While Bear gets ready for his Woodland Workout with Pip and Pop, he stops at Ojo and Treelo playing doctor. Tutter is trying to put…
06
Share, Bear
On a nice day at the Big Blue House, Bear is doing some gardening and friends are playing together quietly. At least, they were, until…
07
Why Bears Can't Fly
Pip and Pop invite Bear to the Otter Pond for a game of catch, but he keeps getting distracted by other events in the Big…
08
Falling for Fall
It's fall / autumn in the Big Blue House. Treelo asks Bear to come into the living room, where Ojo is standing completely still. She's…
09
What's in the Mail, Today?
One morning, Bear steps just outside the Big Blue House to check the mail. There's plenty of mail, but Pip and Pop are disappointed to…
10
Dancin' the Day Away
Bear feels like dancing and everyone else in the Big Blue House is dancing too. Bear would really like to dance the cha cha cha,…
11
A Wagon of Different Color
After Bear finds coupons for the market, he decides to take everyone in the Big Blue House to the market. He runs into an unexpected…
12
Dirt, I Love You So!
Things you can do with dirt. Planting a tree; digging for buried treasure; sweeping; making mud. Songs Why Can't the Dirt Just Leave Me Alone?…
13
Music to My Ears
Ojo has formed an orchestra and has invited everyone in the Big Blue House to participate. Viewers are invited to participate too as Bear and…
14
All Connected
Bear, along with his friends, Ojo, Pip & Pop, Treelo and Tutter, teach us about the different kinds of 'connections' - from ojects including zippers,…
15
Summer Cooler
It's a hot summer day and Bear and everyone else in the Big Blue House are taking it easy. Bear receives a checkers set in…
16
The Big Little Visitor
Tutter receives a letter in the mail that his Grandma Flutter is paying a visit to the Big Blue House. Bear informs Tutter that the…
17
A Winter's Nap
On a cold winter day, Bear puts on his nightcap and decides to take a nice winter's nap. However, it would seem that others in…
18
Working Like a Bear
It's time for Bear to go to work, and a bear's work is berry-picking. He invites the viewers to join him as he locates his…
19
Magic in the Kitchen
Bear has just gone inside the Big Blue House for some relaxing swinging in the living room in the kitchen. Ojo, however, is soon there…
20
Spring Fever
Spring has sprung! And everyone in the Big Blue House has spring fever, Pip & Pop help Bear do his spring cleaning; Tutter and Ojo…
21
A Plant Grows in Bear's House
Bear, along with his friends, Ojo, Pip & Pop, Treelo and Tutter, teach us about the many things that grow. Pip & Pop plant a…
22
Eat, Drink Juice & Be Merry
Bear and his friends, Ojo, Pip & Pop, Treelo and Tutter prepare for a picnic. They all decide on the different foods to bring, including…
23
Need a Little Help Today
Bear has caught a cold and his nose is so stuffed up that he just has to take it as assumed that the viewers smell…
24
Lost Thing
Bear hears a shout coming from the kitchen and finds Ojo begging Tutter to let her peek inside his mousehole. When he won't let her,…
25
Listen Up!
Bear receives a package in the mail containing a tape of soothing sounds. He's eager to sit down and listen to them, but Ojo is…
26
Friends For Life
Pip and Pop are playing hide-and-seek, but disagree on where they should play. Bear introduces them to the method of flipping a coin. Bear stops…
SEASON 2
01
Ooh, Baby, Baby
Grandma Flutter drops her granddaughter, Baby Blotter, off at the Big Blue House while she goes to her dance class. Bear helps Tutter learn how…
02
Raiders of the Lost Cheese
Bear opens the door and greets the viewers, saying he was wondering when we were going to get here. He invites us to come in…
03
The Big Sleep
It's nighttime at the Big Blue House and Bear is all set to sit on his swing and read a good book. Then, Ojo shows…
04
Clear As A Bell
Bear gets a new Spanish-language tape in the mail, but just as he's about to try it, he's waylaid by Tutter, who, it seems, has…
05
Good Times
Everyone has slept over at the Big Blue House, and with the rising of the Sun (who shares some words with Bear), they're soon waking…
06
You Learn Something New Every Day
Today, everybody wants time with Bear, and he gets the big idea to make a schedule that will accommodate everyone's wishes. Everyone's happy with this…
07
Back To Nature
Bear gets a new Spanish-language tape in the mail, but just as he's about to try it, he's waylaid by Tutter, who, it seems, has…
08
The Ojolympics
Bear gets a notice in the mail that he¡¦s just received a free mambo lesson! Everyone is inspired by the subject of learning, including Ojo,…
09
The Great Pretender
After Ojo runs in from the kitchen scared of a bee, Bear suggests that they watch a bee at a safe distance in order to…
10
It's All In Your Head
Ojo gets the idea to put on some Olympics games out by the pond. Everyone's excited, especially Tutter, who predicts that he¡¦s going to win…
11
Oops, My Mistake
Everybody's pretending and having a great time, expect for Tutter, who, after a little questioning, blurts out that he really doesn't know how to pretend.…
12
Bear's Birthday Bash
Bear's getting ready for a trip to the fair and there's a lot to remember. He gets a little help from his friends and from…
13
Picture This
Bear mistakenly receives a piece of Doc Hogg's mail, and decides to give him a call and let him know. This begins a day full…
14
The Big Blue Housecall
It's Bear's birthday. He goes to check the mail and finds a nice card from his friend Ursa. He then settles in to enjoy a…
15
Change Is In The Air
Since Bear's friend Ursa has never seen the Big Blue House, he's decided to take some pictures of things around the Big Blue House and…
16
Look What I Made
Doc Hogg pays a special visit to the Big Blue House to give everyone a checkup. Before he arrives, Pip and Pop dress up as…
17
If At First You Don't Succeed...
Bear is expecting Doc Hogg to show up for lunch, but busy ol' Doc keeps changing the plan. Bear and his friends learn to "roll…
18
All Weather Bear
At the Big Blue House, Bear finds that his friends are all making inventions. Tutter has decided to create a "mouseapult," hoping to reach the…
19
I Built That!
When Ojo decides to pretend that she's a big bear, Bear invites her to join him on a berry-picking expedition at the Otter Pond. He's…
20
Tutter's Tiny Trip
Last night there was a big storm, but today it's a warm, sunny day outside, so Bear and the kids have decided to go swimming…
21
Dance Fever!
Bear is really excited about building the new birdhouse kit that he got in the mail, but Pip & PopTM and TutterTM are more excited…
22
Afraid Not
Tutter is nervous when Grandma Flutter plans to take him on a trip outside the Big Blue House. Tutter'sTM going for a trip with his…
23
I Gotta Be Me!
It's a peaceful, relaxing day in the Big Blue House, or at least it would be if it weren't for Treelo. While Ojo draws a…
24
Buggin'
When Bear talks to Ray in the morning, he learns that there's a thunderstorm coming. He gets things ready for the upcoming storm, and then…
25
Love Is All You Need
BearTM searches for a new look, but along with everyone eise in the Big Blue House, he finds that when you feel good about yourself,…
26
It's A Mystery To Me
There's a bug loose in the Big Blue House. The house is divided between bug lovers and, well, bug not - lovers. That is, not…
27
As Different As Day And Night
Bear is having a hard day -- he misses Luna, who he loves very much. Pip and Pop make up a song, "Otter Love", to…
28
Grandparents Just Want To Have Fun
There's nothing like listening to a good mystery on the radio. But when Ojo's ribbons, Pip & Pop's sticks and Treelo's feathers mysteriously disappear, the…
29
The Way I Feel Today
One morning, Bear is trying to decide on what type of tea to have --- cold iced tea or hot tea. With the viewers' help,…
30
You Go, Ojo!
Pip & Pop can hardly wait for their grandma Etta and grandpa Otto to visit. But when Bear unexpectedly has to leave the Big Blue…
31
Scientific Bear
The characters of the Big Blue House find themselves feeling many different ways and Bear is there to help sort it out. Things all start…
32
Boys Will Be Boys
When Bear receives a photo of Ursa in the mail, Ojo is off and running, discovering her "girlness." But as she and everyone else in…
33
I Was Just Thinking
When Tutter decides to investigate new uses for Swiss cheese, Bear suggests a scientific experiment. Soon the whole gang is taking a look at the…
34
Wish You Were Here
When Bear reads Tutter the story of "Mousy the Great," Tutter wants to be just like his hero. But when Ojo rescues him from the…
35
And To All A Good Night
Bear has received a book of brainteasers and is eager to try some of them. As he tries them out and shares them with the…
36
Call It A Day
When the gang all leaves the Big Blue House for the day to go to a square dance, BearTM is looking forward to getting a…
37
We Did It Our Way
It's a special night in Woodland Valley --- tonight is the night of Harvest Moon. There's a special party out at the Otter Pond and…
38
What's The Story?
39
When You've Got To Go...
Bear and Tutter are trying to have a fun game of checkers, while Ojo and Treelo are having their own fun playing. For some reason,…
SEASON 3
01
Friends At Play
Ojo is excited about a visit from her friend, Christine. The two quickly get involved in one of Ojo's imaginative games --- a pillow castle.…
02
Nothing To Fear
When Bear receives a package from "L.L. Bear" in the mail, he's surprised to find that he received a skunk clock rather than the bear…
03
Lost And Found
Ojo loses his favorite teddy bear and the members conducted a search party to help search for it, but in vain.In the end, they played…
04
The Senseless Detectives
Bear is busy doing some cooking --- he's making his annual batch of cookies for everyone in Woodland Valley. As he starts to bake the…
05
Halloween Bear
It's Halloween at the Big Blue House. The house is all decorated and everyone is getting ready. Bear helps his friends to find costumes and…
06
You Never Know
It's Ojo's birthday. She already knows that everyone's put together a big party for her, but she doesn't know about some special surprises. These include…
07
It's All About You
Tutter receives a postcard in the mail from his Uncle Jet Setter Tutter. He's a famous explorer, but he hasn't seen Tutter since he was…
08
Woodland House Wonderful
Despite something of a mess in the living room of the Big Blue House, Bear is prepared for a relaxing day. He settles down for…
09
I've Got Your Number
Pip and Pop s cousin Tally plans to visit.
10
What's Mine Is Yours
A package comes in the mail for Ojo --- a book from Ursa titled Bears Around the World. Ojo wants to keep it all for…
11
Bear's Secret Cave
Pip and Pop, along with Treelo, have decided to go fossil-hunting. They've gathered up all their gear in a backpack and are ready to go.…
12
Smellorama
Spring has come to Woodland Valley and Bear is delighted by all of smells of the season. It's a veritable smellorama for him. As he…
13
I For-Got Rhythm!?
One morning, Bear finds that he can no longer do The Bear Cha-Cha-Cha. It seems that he has simply lost his rhythm. It's so bad…
14
Wait For Me
Patience is discussed here, while Ojo and Pip and Pop wait for a package to arrive. Tutter can't wait for his cheesy fruit pops to…
15
Morning Glory
Bear, Tutter, Treelo, Ojo, Pip and Pop have just had a sleepover and now Bear is waking up in the morning. It's still early, but…
16
That Healing Feeling
When Bear hears a commotion in the living room, he finds Ojo and Tutter in something of a panic. They were playing and Tutter hurt…
17
The Tutter Family Reunion
The annual Tutter Family Reunion is held at the Big Blue House. Everyone works hard to get ready for this big occasion featuring Tutter's huge…
18
Bats Are People Too
As the viewer arrives, Bear decides to try something a little different --- he wants the viewer to sniff him! It turns out that Bear's…
19
Words, Words, Words
Bear wakes up early on a sunny day and finds himself thinking about words. He enjoys reading the words in the Woodland Valley Gazette, as…
20
Let's Get Interactive
Doc Hogg is remodeling his office, so he asks Bear to hold some of his stuff at the Big Blue House for a while, including…
21
The Yard Sale
Doc Hogg stops by the Big Blue House to collect for charity. He's collecting for muskrat relief following recent flooding that left many of them…
22
The Best Thanksgiving Ever
It's Thanksgiving at the Big Blue House, and Bear is preparing his annual feast. There are all sorts of delicious food, and Grandma Flutter and…
23
Read My Book
Bear is holding his weekly book club. He's excited that the mail has come because he ordered a new book and sure enough, there's a…
24
Go To Sleep
Ojo is sleeping over at the Big Blue House. Bear helps get ready to go to bed, tucks her in and aids her in "surfing…
25
A Berry Bear Christmas (1)
The winter holidays find Bear and his friends planning a big celebration. They're all getting ready for Christmas, but also learn about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.…
26
A Berry Bear Christmas (2)
Continuing from part one of the Berry Bear Christmas special, the entire gang (now with Jack) goes out caroling. As the kids settle down to…
SEASON 4
01
Welcome To Woodland Valley (1)
In the first part of "Welcome to Woodland Valley," viewers learn that a tragic event has happened in Woodland Valley --- a tree has fallen…
02
Welcome To Woodland Valley (2)
In the second half of the two part special, the plans are coming together for a potluck dinner Bear is holding. Everyone will get together…
03
Step By Step
Tutter is getting ready to start Mouse School. His teacher, Miss Maxwell, is coming to visit him at the Big Blue House. Tutter is excited…
04
First Day At Mouse School
It's finally Tutter's very first day at Mouse School. He's really excited and happily shows off his bookbag and other school supplies to the other…
05
Rockin' Rocko
Pip and Pop are eager to introduce Bear and everyone at the Big Blue House to Rocko --- an old friend of theirs that they…
06
When Harry Met Hallie
Harry visits the Big Blue House with big news --- his Mama has laid an egg and it's going to be hatching really soon! Everyone…
07
Show and Tell
Ojo is in a hurry for Tutter to get home from Mouse School so that they can play their favorite game, Cave Explorers. Bear goes…
08
Tutter Gathers Some Moss
Bear is coaching the soccer team for Mouse School. At the first team practice, the team is confused by Bear's complicated diagram, while Tutter is…
09
History, Herstory, Bearstory
When Bear plays hide-and-seek with Tutter and Ojo, Ojo puts an abrupt end to the game when she calls for the two of them. It…
10
At the Old Bear Game
Pip and Pop absolutely love baseball. They collect baseball cards and are especially obsessed with Ferret Jeeter, whom they believe to be capable of any…
11
The Amazing Skippy
Treelo invites his squirrel friend Skippy for a visit to the Big Blue House and the kids are all excited to meet him. They are…
12
Let's Hit the Road
At Mouse School, Miss Maxwell announces a field trip and gives all the mice a permission slip for their parent or guardian to sign. Tutter…
13
Great Ball of Firefighters
14
Appreciation Day
It's an ordinary day at the Big Blue House, but Bear decides to check his calendar, wondering if there's anything special coming. He checks his…
15
Show Your Stuff
One weekend, Bear decides to start a new hobby --- "whittlin'." He gets a block of wood and an instruction book, but finds that his…
16
Grandma Flutter's 100th Birthday
It's Grandma Flutter's 100th birthday. Bear and the kids of the Big Blue House take some time to reflect on aging and all of the…
17
The View from You
At Mouse School, Miss Maxwell shows the mice a fruit bowl and asks some of them to tell her what they see. She explains the…
18
To Clean or Not to Clean
Bear returns to the Big Blue House from a business trip for Bearcraft Tools to find that everything's a mess. He left Lois in charge…
19
The Great Bandini
Bear and our friends from the Big Blue House are on their way to attend a performance of the famous musician, the Great Bandini. All…
20
Volunteers of Woodland Valley
Bear plans to head out into Woodland Valley to do some volunteer work, but is sidelined when he trips and falls on a skateboard left…
21
Blue Home Of The Brave
When Miss Maxwell notices Tutter's enthusiasm for singing the "Woodland Valley Mouse School Song", she asks him to sing the Emmentaler Solo in the upcoming…
22
A Trip to the General Store
On a nice day, Bear decides to make a trip to the General Store to pick up some things he needs. Hearing that he's going…
23
Tutter's First Big Sleepover Bash
While Treelo, Pip and Pop are staying at Otto and Etta's, Tutter holds a sleepover for all classmates at school at the Big Blue House,…
24
A Strange Bird
One morning, Bear decides to visit the post office, knowing that Jeremiah can be slow in delivering the mail and wondering if anything's come. At…
25
Let It Go
When Bear visits the kitchen for a glass of water, he finds Pip and Pop wanting one as well. They make a dash with the…
26
This Is Your Life, Bear
When Bear decides to do some relaxing and tune to his favorite station, WCHA-CHA, he hears an announcement for a contest. The station will play…
SERIES INFO
4
Seasons
117
Episodes
25 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Mitchell Kriegman
NETWORKS (1)
Playhouse Disney
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Bear in the Big Blue House about?
The series provides children with valuable tools for growth in key areas of music, social skill development, and cognitive learning through integrated programs combining music, movement, and exploration. With Bear and all his friends, learn about cooperation, teamwork and more.
Where can I watch Bear in the Big Blue House?
Bear in the Big Blue House is available on Netflix, Disney+, Rakuten TV, Hotstar. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Bear in the Big Blue House have?
Bear in the Big Blue House has 4 seasons with 117 episodes total.
Who created Bear in the Big Blue House?
Bear in the Big Blue House was created by Mitchell Kriegman.
Who stars in Bear in the Big Blue House?
The cast of Bear in the Big Blue House includes Noel MacNeal, Lynne Thigpen, Carmen Osbahr, Geoffrey Holder, Tyler Bunch.
What is the rating of Bear in the Big Blue House?
Bear in the Big Blue House has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 104 votes on TMDB.
Is Bear in the Big Blue House still running?
Bear in the Big Blue House has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Kids
