Barney Episode and Video Descriptions (The Classics)

All the eight episodes of Barney & the Backyard Gang, the video series, classic episodes from the children's television show of Barney & Friends (Seasons 1-6) and classic Barney home videos.

Barney & the Backyard Gang (1988-1991)
The Backyard Show (Episode 1, 1988)

The Backyard gang puts on a birthday show for Michael and Amy's dad. Barney encourages the gang to use their imagination to make old props seem like new.

New Songs: Barney Theme Song, I Love You, Hey, Hey, The Gang's All Here, Hello, Hello, Hello

Three Wishes (Episode 2, 1989)

After a Saturday leaves the Backyard Gang bored, Barney grants the Backyard Gang three wishes to go anywhere in their imagination.

New Songs: The Rocket Song, Friends are Forever

A Day at the Beach (Episode 3, 1989)

After beach plans for Michael and Amy's family are ruined, Barney takes the Backyard Gang to the beach. They play in the sand, explore a pirate ship, and meet a mermaid.

New Songs: Barney is Our Dinosaur, This is the Way We Walk the Beach, Swimming, Swimming, This is the Way We Leave the Beach

Waiting for Santa (Episode 4, 1990)

Barney and the Backyard Gang takes their new friend Derek to the North Pole to ensure him that his name is on Santa's list. While at the North Pole, they frolic on the ice, explore Santa's Workshop, and discover the true meaning of Christmas.

New Songs: Waiting for Santa, SANTA, Winter's Wonderful, Skating, Skating, The Elves' Rap, Let's All Do a Little Tapping

Campfire Sing-Along (Episode 5, 1990)

After listening to a story about camping read by her mom, Tina wishes that she could go camping someday. She dreams about taking a camping trip with Barney and the rest of the Backyard Gang.

New Songs: S'Mores

Barney Goes to School (Episode 6, 1990)

On a Saturday, Barney brings Tina to her school to show him a typical school routine.

New Songs: I Wish There was School Every Day, There are Seven Days, The Weather Riddle Song, The Shape Song, Hug a Color, What I Want to Be, Three Bears Rap, The Goodbye Song

Barney in Concert (Episode 7, 1991)

Barney and the Backyard Gang perform a special concert at the Majestic Theater in Dallas, Texas. Barney introduces the gang and the audience to Baby Bop.

New Songs: Everyone is Special, Backyard Gang Rap, We are Barney and the Backyard Gang, Baby Bop's Song, Baby Bop's Street Dance, Bubble, Bubble Bath

Rock with Barney (Episode 8 and Final, 1991)

Barney and the Backyard Gang explore a movie studio.

New Songs: Help Protect the Earth, Me and My Teddy, There are 50 Stars on Our Flag, I Can Laugh, Good Manners

Season 1 (1992)
The Queen of Make-Believe: Min pretends to be the Queen of Make-Believe and wishes for a day of fun. From a tea party to building a pretend robot, Barney shows the kids that imagination can make any day more fun.

New Songs: The Barney Bag, I'm a Little Robot, The Animal Parade

My Family's Just Right for Me: With the school's 'Family Night' fast approaching, the kids are excited to show Barney all the fun activities that are planned. But when Kathy feels that her family is too small, Barney reassures her that size doesn't matter when it comes to family, only the love they share together.

New Songs: The Family In The Dell, Riding in the Car, The Sister Song, Where is Family?, My Family's Just Right For Me

Playing It Safe: Officer Barney helps the kids learn about important safety rules. The kids perform 'Little Red Riding Hood' to teach Baby Bop about strangers.

New Songs: The Traffic Light Song, Buckle Up My Seatbelt, Walk Across the Street, The Stranger Song

Hop to It!: Tina is sad because she can't do a basketball trick that her sister Luci can. Throughout the day of fun exercise routines and games, Barney shows Tina that she can do lots of exercises by herself.

New Songs: Tina's Sad Song, Our Friend Barney Has a Face, The Clapping Song, The Exercise Song, Move Your Body, The Shape Up Freeze, Animals in Motion

Eat, Drink and Be Healthy!: After Shawn decides to give his carrots away to his friends, Barney talks to him about the importance of healthy food. Luci tells a story about a boy who ate only noodles. A discussion of the different food groups and a sing along by James Turner leads Shawn to trying carrots.

New Songs: Mish Mash Soup, The Milk Song, Snackin' on Healthy Food

Four Seasons Day: Barney informs the children that it is 'Four Seasons Day': a make-believe special day in which weather from all four seasons appears all in one day. Barney and the kids discuss the different changes that occur throughout each of the four seasons.

New Songs: Four Seasons Day, If It Never Ever Rained Again, The Fall Song

The Treasure of Rainbow Beard: A secret treasure map leads Barney and his friends to search for Rainbow Beard's treasure. The clues throughout the map have the kids search for different colors and shapes on the playground and in the classroom.

New Songs: Painting the Shapes, The Rainbow Song

Going Places!: Barney takes the kids to Imagination City to show them the different types of transportation.

New Songs: The Airplane Song

Caring Means Sharing: After Min and Kahty fight over who gets to play with Barney, Barney teaches them that sharing is the best way to have fun.

New Songs: The More We Share Together, Taking Turns

Down on Barney's Farm: After painting farm animals at school, the kids wish that they could see some real farm animals. So, Barney brings them to a make-believe farm, where his friend Farmer Henderson brings his own farm animals.

New Songs: None

What's That Shadow?: A thunderstorm at the school leads the kids to talk about things that scare them. By making silly monster masks and telling stories, the kids soon learn that the things that scare them aren't really that scary.

New Songs: The Shadow Song, Ten Little Monsters, I Used to Be Afraid

Happy Birthday, Barney!: It's Barney's Birthday, and the kids are throwing him a special party. Kathy can't decide on what to give to Barney, so she gives him her special teddy. Barney explains to her that the gift of love is the best birthday present of all. All of Barney's friends drop by to celebrate his special day.

New Songs: Growing, Frosting the Cake, Hey, Hey, Our Friends are Here

Alphabet Soup!: Derek has a special mystery word for his friends to figure out. The kids play games and sing songs that are related to each letter of the mystery word.

New Songs: The N Game, Alphabet Soup!

Our Earth, Our Home: A day of cleaning up the playground leads to a discussion about the ways people can protect the earth. The kids act out scenes

New Songs: Brushing My Teeth, Simple and Beautiful a Rainbow

Let's Help Mother Goose!: After a bookworm eats pages from Mother Goose's book, Barney and his friends help recite their favorite Mother Goose rhymes to help her rewrite the book.

New Songs: Mother Goose, Please Appear; I'm Mother Goose

Be a Friend: New student Tosha is feeling sad because she doesn't have any friends. After Barney introduces her to some of his friends, the kids think of activities that friends can do together. Meanwhile, Derek and Michael fight over who gets to keep a special picture that they both collaborated on.

New Songs: Oh, Where Has My Teddy Bear Gone; The Friendship Song

I Just Love Bugs: Tina's fascination with insects leads the kids to explore the different types of bugs that inhabit the planet. The kids make some special spiderweb pictures, and Barney reveals his favorite bug.

New Songs: Twinkle Little Lightning Bug

When I Grow Up...: The kids are pretending to be grown-ups with their own careers. However, Shawn is upset because he doesn't want to grow up. Barney shows Shawn and his friends all sorts of different, exciting careers.

New Songs: The Career March, When I Grow Up, People Helping Other People, The Waitress Song

1-2-3-4-5 Senses!: Luci introduces her blind-friend Patty to Barney and the other kids. Barney provides the kids with special activities to help them discover how each of our five senses help us view the world.

New Songs: The Five Senses Song

Practice Makes Music: Michael is fustrated because he has to play 'London Bridge' on his cello at a school concert and has been unsuccessful. Barney's friend Greg Murray comes by to play the piano and explain that making music takes a lot of practice. From being in a pretend marching band to dancing to different types of music, the kids discover the delights of music.

New Songs: The Marching Song, I am a Fine Musician

Hi, Neighbor!: The kids are pretending to be explorers, wishing that they could go to a faraway place. Barney explains to them that they can explore their very own neighborhood. The kids decide to set up their favorite place in the neighborhood.

New Songs: Lookin' Round My Neighborhood

A Camping We Will Go!: Barney takes his friends on a make-believe camping trip. On the trip, everyone discusses about their favorite things to do while camping. Luci tells a scary, silly story.

New Songs: We Like Rocks, Scary Stories

A Splash Party, Please: An afternoon picnic provides the perfect opportunity for Barney to teach the kids all about manners. After the picnic, Barney has some special water activities for his friends.

New Songs: Swingin' up to the Stars, Please and Thank You, I Try to Be Polite, Splashin' in the Bath

Carnival of Numbers: Barney transforms the playground and classroom into a carnival, filled with games and rides that utilize numbers.

New Songs: Carnival of Numbers, Number Limbo

A World of Music: Barney takes his friends around the world to meet some of his friends and hear the country's music.

New Songs: None

Doctor Barney is Here!: Kathy is sad because she is afraid of going to the doctor. Doctor Barney takes her through a make-believe doctor check-up to show her that the going to the doctor is easy. The kids also discuss different ways to stay healthy.

New Songs: The Doctor is a Friend of Mine, The Sleep Song

Oh, What a Day!: After losing her family's cat, Tina is having a terrible day. Barney explains to the kids how to deal with negative emotions and how to brighten any terrible situation.

New Songs: This is Not My Day, Pretty Kitty Blues, Hi-Ho-Its-Se-Me-Yah, It's OK to Cry, When I Get Mad

Home Sweet Homes: With some help from pictures drawn by other students, Barney and his friends discuss the different types of homes for people and animals. The kids act out the story of the 'Three Little Pigs'

New Songs: That's a Home to Me, If I Lived Under the Sea

Hola, Mexico!: Luci is sad because she missed her grandfather's birthday fiesta. So, Barney and the kids throw a fiesta of their own, filled with special mexican traditions.

New Songs: The Fiesta Song, The Tortilla Song, Hit the Piñata

Everyone is Special: Through the help of his special surprise package, Barney shows his friends that each one of them is special in many different ways.

New Songs: None

Season 2 (1993)
Falling for Autumn!: The kids are preparing for the school's fall festival.

New Songs: I Like Autumn

Grandparents are Grand!: Derek's grandfather and Kathy's grandmother visit the school to tour the classroom and discuss about their childhood. When Tina misses her abuelo, she learns that a grandparent's love always exists.

New Songs: No Matter What the Name, No Matter Where They Are

May I Help You?: The kids show Barney their normal school routine. The kids perform "The Three Billy Goats Gruff"

New Songs: When I Walk Out of the Classroom  Red, Blue and Circles Too!: From flags to hoops, Barney shows the kids that colors and shapes exist all around them.

New Songs: My Yellow Blankey, Wave the Flags

'''Honk! Honk! A Goose on the Loose!''': After Clarence the Goose runs away, Mother Goose returns to the school for help. Barney and the children recite their favorite Mother Goose rhymes to lure Clarence back to Mother Goose

New Songs: The Library

Hoo's in the Forest?: After reading a story about forest animals, the kids wish that they could visit a forest. With a little imagination, Barney takes the kids to a forest - filled with animal sounds. The kids enjoy a special picnic.

New Songs: Our Friend Barney Had a Band, Listen

I Can Do That!: Barney, Baby Bop, and the kids discuss things that they can do. Barney brings out his special dancing shoes to dance in them for the first time.

New Songs: Hello, Goodbye, The Clean Up Clock, Happy Dancin'

Grown-Ups for a Day!: By trying on different costumes and hats, the kids pretend have different careers. Barney brings some friends to the school to show the kids their career.

New Songs: A Silly Hat

Picture This!: Barney and the kids spend the day drawing pictures. Tomie dePaola drops by to show the kids how he draws pictures. Barney and the kids collaborate on their own original book.

New Songs: Tosha Put the Kettle On, It's Nice Just to Be Me

Look at Me, I'm 3!: It's Baby Bop's third birthday, so Barney and the kids throw her a surprise birthday party filled with activities and songs that use the number three. Baby Bop's brother BJ drops by to join in the fun.

New Songs: Look at Me, I'm Three (song)

The Exercise Circus!: Barney and the kids incorporate exercises into circus acts to show Tina that exercising can be fun. Joe Scruggs visits the school to share a silly song.

New Songs: None

My Favorite Things: Barney and the gang show each other their favorite thing. Joe Ferguson visits to tell a story about shapes.

New Songs: None

The Dentist Makes Me Smile: Shawn is worried about his loose baby tooth. Barney assures him that loosing teeth is natural for his age. Tosha and Kathy show Barney and the other kids the procedure of a dental check-up.

New Songs: Do You Ever Have Silly Things?

Stop, Look and Be Safe!: Michael shows his new crossing guard uniform to his friends. This leads to a discussion all about safety.

New Songs: Indoor-Outdoor Voices

An Adventure in Make-Believe: To help BJ learn how to use his imagination, Barney develops an adventure in which his friends must help "a princess" find her way home.

New Songs: Just Imagine, Jungle Adventure

The Alphabet Zoo: The kids decide to create their own zoo, filled with animals that start with each letter of the alphabet. Aunt Molly drops by to share a story.

New Songs: The Tiger Song

Having Tens of Fun!: Barney's friend, Mr. Tenagain visits the school to show the kids fun counting activities. Meanwhile, Mr. Tenagain gives Baby Bop a special gift

New Songs: A Big Parade of Numbers

A Very Special Delivery!: Tosha's special surprise is on the way. While they wait, Barney and the children discover different ways that make each of them special. Barney's friend Ella Jenkins shares some special songs with the kids.

New Songs: None

Season 3 (1995)
Shawn & the Beanstalk: After being worried about his science project, Shawn is informed by Barney that plants will grow with time, sunshine, water, and love. The kids also perform a version of Jack and the Beanstalk.

New Songs: The Raindrop Song

If the Shoe Fits...: Barney helps the kids get ready for a performance of the "The Elves and the Shoemaker". Meanwhile, Baby Bop and BJ look for new shoes that will fit them.

New Songs: I'm Glad I Have a Brother, We've Got Shoes

Room for Everyone: The kids show Barney their favorite rooms in their houses. When Carlos feels upset that he has to share a room with his brother, Stella shares a story about the importance of siblings sticking together.

New Songs: None

I Can Be a Firefighter!: Firefigher Frank visits the school to share Fire Safety rules.

New Songs: Here Comes the Firetruck, When I'm a Firefighter

Shopping for a Surprise!: In order to prepare a special surprise party for Barney, the kids set up a pretend grocery store for Barney and Baby Bop to shop for party food and decor.

New Songs: Gonna Have a Party, Mail Song

Anyway You Slice It: The kids set up booths for the international festival. While visiting each booth, Barney and the kids discover the delights of different cultures. Stella the Storyteller drops by to deliver breads from all around the world. Realizing that each country makes different types of bread, they decide to make a special heart shaped loaf of bread.

New Songs: Pumpernickel, Make the Bread

Twice is Nice!: While on a scavenger hunt, the kids meet twin sisters Ashley and Alissa. They soon discover that twins may look the same, but they are both unique and special

New Songs: The Baby Bop Hop, Friends of Mine

On the Move: Derek and Tina return to the school for a visit, so Barney and the kids prepare a surprise present. Meanwhile, BJ helps new friend Kenneth fit into his new school.

New Songs: Our New School

A Welcome Home: Min brings one of her puppies to school - hoping someone would adopt it. Being adopted herself, Julie quickly bonds with puppy.

New Songs: Someone to Love You Forever

Classical Cleanup: After Baby Bop makes a mess in the classroom, Barney and the kids help clean it so Mr. Boyd can attend his concert.

New Songs: None

Our Furry Feathered Fishy Friends: The kids show Barney the pets they had brought to school for show and tell. When Kenneth's bunny goes missing, Barney and his friends help him get it back.

New Songs: Let's Do the Tricks My Doggie Does, Let's Take Care of Our Pets

Gone Fishing!: To help teach Juan how to take turns, Barney allows him to pick a fun activity that all of his friends can have fun doing. Juan decides that he wants to pretend that all of his friends are at an ocean park.

New Songs: Big and Little

At Home with Animals: Kenneth is observing a bird's egg, awaiting for it to hatch. Meanwhile, Barney and the kids discover all the different types of animal homes.

New Songs: Hooray for Moms and Dads

It's Raining, It's Pouring...: With a parachute and some imagination, Barney, BJ, and the kids come up with fun activities to do on a rainy day.

New Songs: What Can We Play on a Rainy Day?

Camera Safari: Barney, Baby Bop, and the kids go on a pretend safari to learn all about wild animals. Each of the kids pretend to be an animal, while the others guess which animal they are pretending to be.

New Songs: Camera Safari, The Elephant Song, Here, Kitty Kitty

Who's Who on the Choo Choo?: Awaiting for the special surprise, Barney teaches the kids all about trains. When Baby Bop and BJ fight over who can be the train conductor or engineer, Barney tells them that sharing is the best way to have fun. The special surprise happens to be Stella the Storyteller - who tells the group the story of "The Little Engine that Could"

New Songs: Have a Snack!

Are We There Yet?: The kids build Barney his very own car. After running some errands, Barney takes his friends on a fun car ride.

New Songs: Washing the Car

Ship, Ahoy!: Stella the Storyteller tells Barney, Baby Bop, and the kids a story about a bunch of adventurers that had set sail to Coco Island. Washed upon shore, the adventures find a friendly pirate who wishes to be friends with the group.

New Songs: Let's Go on an Adventure

Hats Off to BJ!: On a windy day, BJ loses his hat. After trying on many different hats, BJ misses his old one. With some help from the Barney Bag, the kids make a hat similar to the one BJ lost.

New Songs: That's Hats

Up We Go!: BJ sends special riddles to Barney and the kids about fun "flying" activities they can all do. To return the favor, Barney takes BJ on a special airplane ride.

New Songs: My Kite, Hey, Look at Me! I Can Fly!