Donkey Hodie

About

Donkey Hodie is an American puppet live-action musical children's television series created by David and Adam Rudman for PBS Kids, aimed at preschoolers aged 3 to 5. Inspired by characters created by Fred Rogers, the series premiered on May 3, 2021, and is the second spin-off of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood after Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. The show is set in the land of Someplace Else, just north of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, where the eponymous character, Donkey Hodie solves problems throughout her day with the help of her friends. Each episode typically features two 11-minute segments, focusing on a specific vocabulary word and problem-solving, often involving themes of feelings, fairness, and perseverance.

All Seasons

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Season 12021

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Donkey Hodie is an American puppet live-action musical preschool television series created by David and Adam Rudman for PBS Kids, aimed at children aged 3 to 5. The first season premiered on May 3, 2021, and consists of 40 episodes, with the final episode airing on February 23, 2023. The series is set in the whimsical land of Someplace Else and follows the adventures of Donkey Hodie, a curious and resilient yellow donkey, alongside her friends Purple Panda, Duck Duck, Bob Dog, and Grampy. Each episode centers on Donkey and her pals tackling everyday challenges, learning valuable life lessons about perseverance, friendship, problem-solving, and emotional regulation through imaginative play and musical numbers.

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Season 22023

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Donkey Hodie Season 2 is a 25-episode animated series that premiered on August 14, 2023, and concluded on April 17, 2025, continuing the adventures of the enthusiastic yellow donkey, Donkey Hodie, and her friends in the whimsical world of Someplace Else. The season features stories that model and practice key learning goals such as empathy, perspective-taking, and understanding and managing feelings. New characters and locations are introduced, expanding the world of Someplace Else, a place where everyone is welcome and can pursue their big dreams.

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Season 32025

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Donkey Hodie Season 3 brings 15 new episodes, including two half-hour specials, to PBS Kids in 2025, focusing on resilience, problem-solving, and emotional well-being for young viewers. A major highlight is the first-ever crossover event, "Daniel Tiger Visits Someplace Else," where animated Daniel Tiger and Dad Tiger are reimagined as puppets to visit the whimsical world of Donkey Hodie and her friends.

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Haley Jenkins Donkey Hodie, Donkey Hodie (2021)

Frankie Cordero Purple Panda, Purple Panda (2021), Penguin Referee

David Rudman Bob Dog, Grampie Hodie, Grampy Hodie

Stephanie D'Abruzzo Duck Duck, Harriet Elizabeth Cow, Harriet Elizabeth Cow (2021)

Paul McGinnis Additional Puppeteer

Peter Linz Clyde the Cloud (2021), Clyde The Cloud, Gregory

Jimmica Collins Rockstar Penguin . Frannie Fox

Frank Cesario Additional Puppeteer, Penguin

Joey Mazzarino Game Show Gator, Super Porcupine

Ryan Dillon Additional Puppeteer

Crew

Ellen Doherty

Adam Rudman

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