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Bedtime Stories with Netflix Jr.

Wind down with your favorite Netflix Jr. characters in these bedtime stories designed to help your little ones relax and sleep. Created with Dr. Tina Bryson, childhood development expert and author of “The Whole-Brain Child,” each episode is crafted to help children successfully transition gently to sleep, while also building skills to navigate the world.

Sep 22 2026 | 00:15:10

A storm is brewing, and Kit and Sam must help a sloth move to higher ground! Good thing there's a cozy cave nearby, but will they be able to get this sleepy sloth to safety before he falls asleep — again?

Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to ⁠NetflixFamily.com⁠ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

You can watch ⁠The Creature Cases now on Netflix.

CastKit Casey: Nneka OkoyeSam Snow: Shash HiraSilas the Sloth: Rob RackstrawMajor Scratch/Others: Teresa GallagherProduced by QCODE MEDIA for Netflix Jr.Writer:  Adam IdelsonDirector: David Peacock  Executive Producer: Janielle KastnerProducer and Editor: Jenna Burnett Coordinating Producer: Alexandria SchunotMix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

Apr 15 2026 | 00:14:13

Help Red and Blue track down the source of a mysterious hum! When a strange sound leaves Blue unable to sleep, Red joins in to help figure out where the sound is coming from. Could it be the radio? The refrigerator? Red and Blue are on the case!

Cast

Blue: Andrea Libman

Red and Newscaster: Brian Drummond

Narrator and Mouse: Cristina Vee Venezuela

Writer: Brigham Mosley

Director: Janielle Kastner

Executive Producers: Alia Tavakolian and Janielle Kastner

Producer: Jenna Burnett

Mix and Sound Design: Sammy Syrett

You can watch Dr. Seuss's Red Fish, Blue Fish now on Netflix.

Mar 11 2026 | 00:13:51

Join Horton's best pal Samson on a babysitting adventure! When three bouncy hedgehog babies need a babysitter, Samson jumps in to help. But getting them to bed turns out to be harder than he thought! Can Samson help the babies get the wiggles out before bedtime?

Cast

Samson: Max MittelmanJane Kangaroo, Sunny, Scout, Sofia: Kitana TurnbullMama Hedgehog: America Young

Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.Writer: Becky FriedmanDirector: Janielle KastnerExecutive Producers: Alia Tavakolian and Janielle KastnerProducers: Jenna Burnett and Tess RyanAssociate Producers: Addison Vaughn and Monserrat RodriguezMix and Sound Design: Sammy Syrett

You can watch Dr. Seuss's Horton! now on Netflix.

Feb 17 2026 | 00:14:25

Get ready to explore the Island of Sneetch with Stella, Pearl, and Petey as they search for their missing pets! 

Stella and Pearl are having so much fun playing on the beach! But, where did Dudley and Bean run off to? This looks like a job for: Detective Pete! Can they follow the clues to discover where their pets disappeared to?

Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to ⁠NetflixFamily.com⁠ to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

You can watch ⁠Dr Seuss’s The Sneetches now on Netflix

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CastStella: Amari McCoy 

Pearl and Willy the Woodpecker: Sophie Petersen

Petey: Gracen Newton 

Narrator, Bean, and Others: Cristina Vee VenezuelaProduced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.Writer: Dustin FerrerDirector: Janielle KastnerExecutive Producers: Alia Tavakolian and Janielle KastnerProducers: Jenna Burnett and Tess RyanAssociate Producers: Addison Vaughn and Monserrat RodriguezMix and Sound Design: Sammy Syrett

Apr 21 2025 | 00:12:44

Sonnie, Sweeps and Axyl head to Blacktop Lagoon to spend a day playing at the beach and building sandcastles. But while digging, they uncover a buried chest! Could it be treasure that once belonged to the fearsome pirate BlackBumper? They're going to need teamwork to solve the mystery of who owns the chest - and what’s inside!

Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixFamily.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

You can watch Mighty Monsterwheelies now on Netflix.

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CREDITS
Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix
Director and Producer: Caroline Hamilton
Executive Producers for Spoke: Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner, and Brigham Mosley
Executive Producers for Netflix: Kristen Khoo and David Markowitz
Coordinating Producer: Tess Ryan
Mix and Sound Design: Sammy Syrett

Mar 24 2025 | 00:12:43

CLADE agents Sam Snow and Kit Casey are enjoying a quiet day at the beach when they receive an urgent call from Director Scratch. No time to rest! Their help is needed to locate a missing sea otter. The agents set out on a sea adventure to find the otter and bring him back home.

Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixFamily.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

You can watch The Creature Cases now on Netflix.

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CREDITS
Produced by Spoke Media
Director and Producer: Caroline Hamilton
Executive Producers for Spoke: Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner, and Brigham Mosley
Executive Producers for Netflix: Kristen Khoo and David Markowitz
Coordinating Producer: Tess Ryan
Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

Feb 18 2025 | 00:12:37

Gabby and Pandy Paws are Kitty Doctors in the Kitty Care Ear. They have so many kitty babies to take care of! Will they be able to help them all?

Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixFamily.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

You can watch Gabby's Dollhouse now on Netflix.

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CREDITS
Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix
Director and Producer: Caroline Hamilton
Executive Producers for Spoke: Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner, and Brigham Mosley
Executive Producers for Netflix: Kristen Khoo and David Markowitz
Coordinating Producer: Tess Ryan
Mix and Sound Design: Sammy Syrett

Aug 26 2024 | 00:15:45

Someone is making a noise that's keeping the creatures of the Australian Grassland awake all night! Sam and Kit must figure out which bellowing animal is up past their bedtime, so everyone can finally get some sleep.

Themes include: Nocturnal animals, late night snacks, problem-solving, research. 

Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixFamily.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

Creature Cases is streaming now on Netflix.

CAST
Kit Casey: Nneka Okoye
Sam Snow: Shash Hira
Major Scratch and Others: Teresa Gallagher
Koala and Others: Rob Rackstraw

Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
Writer: Connor McCune
Director: Dave Peacock 
Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
Producer: Jenna Burnett, with support from Brigham Mosley
Associate Producer: Tre' Jones
Coordinating Producer: Tess Ryan
Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

Aug 05 2024 | 00:14:20

Gabby and Pandy get a special Dollhouse Delivery -- an invitation to MerCat's a-meow-zing underwater mermaid sleepover! But when their friend Kitty Narwhal isn't sure she can sleep somewhere new, the gang comes up with an idea to help her relax. 

Themes include: Friendship, first sleepovers, compassion, anxiety. 

Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixFamily.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

CAST
Gabby: Laila Lockhart Kraner
Pandy Paws: Logan Bailey
MerCat: Secunda Wood
Kitty Narwhal: Traci Paige Johnson

Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
Writer: Clark Stubbs
Director: Jenna Burnett and Janielle Kastner
Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
Producer: Jenna Burnett, with support from Brigham Mosley
Associate Producer: Tre' Jones
Coordinating Producer: Tess Ryan
Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett
Studio Teacher: Celeste Armstrong

Jul 17 2024 | 00:12:04

After an amazing concert by the Groovin' Roos, Kiki is way too excited to fall asleep! With help from her pal Teshi, she learns how to relax and get a good night's sleep so she can have another fun day tomorrow.

Themes include: Excitement, staying up too late past bedtime, decision-making, techniques for releasing energy and relaxing. 

Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixFamily.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

Cast
Kiki: Naomi Tan
Teshi: Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez

Credits
Produced by Spoke Media
Writer: Alexandra Schwartz
Directors: Jenna Burnett and Janielle Kastner
Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
Executive Producers for Netflix: Kristen Khoo and David Markowitz
Producer: Jenna Burnett, with support from Brigham Mosley
Associate Producer: Tre' Jones
Coordinating Producer: Tess Ryan
Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

Mar 02 2022 | 00:15:28

After Ada loses her first tooth, The Questioneers develop a plan to meet the Tooth Fairy. Themes include: Losing a tooth, working together as a team, problem solving, dreaming, drifting off to sleep after an adventure. 
Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixJr.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!
Cast

Ada Twist: Amanda Christine

Rosie Revere: Candace Kozak

Iggy Peck: Nicholas Crovetti

Tooth Fairy: Aleisha Force

Tooth Troll: Jeff Gill

Crew

Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.

Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson

Writer: Kerri Grant

Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton

Showrunner: Hannah Cope

Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner

Producer: Caroline Hamilton

Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza

Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force

Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

Studio Teacher: Chelsea Northrop

Mar 02 2022 | 00:09:23

After a long day of work, Bang investigates why humans need sleep when it’s much more fun to stay awake. Themes include: importance of sleep, dreaming.
Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixJr.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!
Cast

Bang: Fred Tatasciore

Natalie: Amanda Christine

Bing: Jeff Gill

Moonbeam: David Cross

Harpy: Susan Lousie O’Connor

Crew

Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.

Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson

Writer: Gregg Spiridellis

Story Consulting: Rachel Graham

Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton

Showrunner: Hannah Cope

Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner

Producer: Caroline Hamilton

Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza

Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force

Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

Studio Teacher: Chelsea Northrop

Mar 02 2022 | 00:13:05

Lobo has his first ever sleepover with Frankie. After the excited pair get ready for bed, Lobo needs extra help quieting his mind to fall asleep. Themes include: Sleepover anxiety, downregulating from high energy to low energy, strategies for naming and relieving negative emotions, comfort from a parental figure.
Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixJr.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!
Cast

Lobo: Alessandro Juliani

Frankie: Erin Matthews

Mr. Howler: Alessandro Juliani

Mrs. Mash: Erin Matthews

Crew

Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.

Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson

Writer: Kaaren Brown

Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton

Showrunner: Hannah Cope

Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner

Producer: Caroline Hamilton

Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza

Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force

Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

Mar 02 2022 | 00:14:48

Hank and friends chase down their tire swing after it rolls down the hill. Themes include: Working together as a team, downregulating from high energy to low energy, strategies for falling asleep, sounds of nature.
Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixJr.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!
 
Cast

Hank: Henry Keane

Mom: Megan Paul

Walter: Brian Baumgartner

Donny: Lucas Neff

Trash Truck: Glen Keane

Crew

Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.

Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson

Writer: Max Keane

Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton

Showrunner: Hannah Cope

Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner

Producer: Caroline Hamilton

Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza

Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force

Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

Studio Teacher: Chelsea Northrop

Mar 02 2022 | 00:14:45

Dante has misplaced his stuffy and he can’t fall asleep without it. Ridley and Dudley help Dante explore the museum to find his favorite toy, and get cozy before bedtime. Themes include: Downregulating from high energy to low energy, working together as a team, help and comfort from friends. 
Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixJr.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!
Cast

Ridley Jones: Iara Nemirovsky

Dante: Tyler Shamy

Dudley: David Errigo Jr.

Mummy Guard: David Errigo Jr.

Crew

Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.

Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson

Writer: Jennifer Bardekoff

Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton

Showrunner: Hannah Cope

Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner

Producer: Caroline Hamilton

Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza

Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force

Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

Studio Teacher: Chelsea Northrop

Mar 02 2022 | 00:10:21

Chip and Potato go on a nighttime adventure to find Spud’s missing Zinger jewel. Themes include: Getting ready for bed, dealing with disappointment, comforting cuddles with a snuggly pal.
Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixJr.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!
Cast

Chip: AJ Oliver

Spud: Chance Hurstfield

Little Momma: Briana Buckmaster

Potato: Andrea Libman

Crew

Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.

Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson

Writer: David Ingham

Director: Hannah Cope

Showrunner: Hannah Cope

Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner

Producer: Caroline Hamilton

Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza

Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force

Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

Mar 02 2022 | 00:14:21

After a big day of playing, Freddie accidentally “catches” Cory’s yawn, and the two must do whatever it takes to get Cory’s yawn back before bedtime. Themes include: Downregulating from high energy to low energy, and enjoying numerous yawns. 
Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixJr.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!
Cast

Cory: Lincoln Kipp

Freddie: Smith Foreman

Papa: Paul Killam

Mama: Kerry Gudjohnsen

Chrissy: Isla Roller

Crew

Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.

Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson

Writer: Tone Thyne

Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton

Showrunner: Hannah Cope

Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner

Producer: Caroline Hamilton

Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza

Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force

Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

Studio Teacher: Joan Fontaine-Gingg

Mar 02 2022 | 00:13:04

The day before the big carnival, Miserable Marla is keeping everyone awake with her storming. StarBeam is determined to get a good night’s sleep and quiet Marla down. Themes include: Strategies for falling asleep, regulating big emotions. 
Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixJr.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!
Cast

Starbeam: Nahanni Mitchell

Mom: Diana Kaarina

Marla: Maryke Hendrikse

Crew

Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.

Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson

Writer: Noelle Wright

Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton

Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner

Showrunner: Hannah Cope

Producer: Caroline Hamilton

Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza

Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force

Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett

Jan 20 2022 | 00:02:05

Wind down with your favorite Netflix Jr. characters in bedtime stories designed to help your little ones relax and drift off to sleep. Created with Dr. Tina Bryson, childhood development expert and author of “The Whole-Brain Child,” each episode helps parents establish a night-time routine so that children can successfully transition gently to sleep, while also building skills to navigate the world.
Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixJr.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!

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