Synopsis
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.
Episodes
1E1Flying Flapjacks; Pickle Penguin ProblemDonkey wants to make Grampy a surprise birthday breakfast but none of her flapjacks will fly; Panda's toy pickle gets stuck between two rocks.2E2A Big Favor for Grampy; A Fair Way to BounceGrampy asks Donkey to take Gregory for a walk, but Gregory won't move; Harriett Elizabeth Cow wants her pals to try her invention -- the Bounce-a-rino.3E3Super Duper Sleepover; Mountain Climb TimeDonkey and Panda's sleepover is all playing and dancing until the lights go out and a monster appears; Donkey and Panda try to climb Mt. Really High Up.4E4The Waiting Game; Planet Purple PartyDonkey must wait for all her pals to get together before she can open a big present; Panda throws a party on Planet Purple to celebrate his mama's birthday.30m5E5The Masked Veggies; The Royal HostsPanda's pals cheer him on during "Masked Veggies"; Donkey and Panda host King Friday for a day.30m6E6Chili Jamboree; Hoof Dancing Is HardBob Dog has a hard time waiting for Grampy's slow-cook chili; Donkey wants to be a hoof dancer like Grampy.7E7The Yodel Birds Are Coming; A Lot of Hot!The pals want to hear the Yodel Birds sing, but they must build them a rest nest first; Donkey and Duck Duck want to cool everyone off with lemonade.8E8Growing the Ungrowdenia; Camp Buddy BuddyAfter getting too much water, Donkey's new flower grows too big and disrupts her garden; the wind ruins Donkey and Panda's Camp Buddy Buddy plan.9E9Art Show Today; The Lavender LightsDonkey creates a sculpture for the Someplace Else art show; Duck Duck must overcome his fear of spaceships so he can go with his friends to see the Lavender Lights in outer space.30m10E10Spooky Shadow Swamp; Hidden OrchestraDonkey and Panda must find their inner brave to get Bob Dog's favourite ball back after they lose it in Spooky Shadow Swamp; Donkey must find hidden instruments.11E11Squibbet; Teamwork ChallengeA noisy penguin interrupts band practice; the pals work together to win Gator's latest game show.12E12The Fastest Fetcher; Bobbly BallBob Dog quits fetching after losing the "Fastest Fetcher" game show; Donkey and Panda get bored practicing Bobbly Ball.13E13The Royal Sandcastle Builders; Bobski BounceDonkey and Panda get frustrated when the sandcastle they are building at the beach keeps falling; Donkey tries to complete the Bobski Bounce Challenge.14E14The Cow and Potato Bug Opera; Everything ExplorersDonkey is excited about directing a new show starring all her pals; Donkey and Panda discover a surprise spider.15E15The Golden Crunchdoodles; Walking Stick BluesDonkey and Panda discover a golden rainbow after a storm; Donkey vows to help fix Grampy's walking stick after it breaks.16E16Good Dog School; Panda HodieBob Dog is nervous about his Good Dog School graduation; Donkey helps Panda find his lost Super Porcupine puppet.17E17Bye Bye, Book; Tater BuddiesDuck Duck builds a book swap box but has trouble giving away her books; the pals throw a party for their Tater Buddy dolls.18E18Donkey's Bad Day; Yodel Bird EggDonkey and Panda's Awesome, Extra Fun, Very Good Day does not go well; Donkey and Panda find a yodel bird egg and vow to protect it.19E19Mooing Moon Moths; Stop and ThinkDonkey and Panda search for Mooing Moon Moths; Bob Dog can't remember where he buried his boogie bone.20E20Best Friends Day; Silly Sticky SituationDonkey and Panda have different ideas about how to celebrate Best Friends Day; while getting ready to make big art, the pals get stuck to a big glue bottle.21E21The Try Scouts; Wiz-Kazizz-KazaamDonkey and Panda must complete hard challenges to earn badges for Try Scouts; Donkey and Duck Duck teach Bob Dog a new game.22E22Potato Pirates; Panda's Special SomethingCaptain Donkey and her crew search for the Ruby Red Tater Treasure. Panda finds his favourite hoodie, but it no longer fits.23E23A Night Out; Poetry ProblemDonkey is nervous the first time she sleeps outside; Panda forgets his poetry notebook inside Donkey's messy windmill.24E24Groovy Guitar; Treasure NestDonkey's guitar goes missing just before the talent show; Duck Duck finally finds her family's treasure nest, but she is unable to open it.25E25Swoop-a-Rino; Duck Duck's Great AdventureDuck Duck can't figure out how to fly Harriett's new Swoop-a-rino; Donkey takes Duck Duck on an adventure.26E26Being Bob Dog; Panda PandaDonkey and Panda make a birthday gift for Bob Dog; Donkey and Panda's playdate goes awry thanks to one of Harriett's inventions.27E27Piano Problem; Bongo-lympicsDonkey and Panda deliver Grampy's piano to him after it was sent to Donkey's windmill by mistake; Panda wants to win the Bongo-lympics.28E28Cheesy Con; Stanley's One-Dragon ShowDonkey is disappointed to miss Cheesy Con after she hurts her hoof; Stanley's pals help him get things back on track for his one-dragon show.29E29Acornball; Super Duper Magic Fun BoxDonkey and Panda make up a game while waiting for Gameshow Gator's new game; Donkey and Panda disagree on which toys are fun.30E30The Potato Stand; Clyde's Surprise PlaydateDonkey opens a potato stand so she can share her potatoes with her neighbours; Donkey surprises Clyde with a playdate in the sky.31E31A Donkey Hodie HalloweenDonkey Hodie and pals help Purple Panda celebrate his first Halloween in Someplace Else.32E32Snow Day; Snow Surprise ChallengePanda enjoys a snow day his own way; Bob Dog wants to win at Gameshow Gator's new snowy game.33E33Yodel Bird Sitting; Superhero SquabbleDonkey babysits a baby yodel bird who won't take a nap; Donkey and Panda argue while playing superheroes.34E34Hey-o, Purple Moon; Purple Peg ProblemPanda hopes to find a quiet way to show his love for the moon moths; Donkey helps Panda fix his spaceship.35E35Dodie Hodie; Uniquely PandaDonkey wonders if she and her cousin can have fun together since they don't like doing the same things any more; Panda thinks about how he is different from other pandas.36E36Big Nest Bird Party; Pet Elephant CampDonkey tries to act like a bird at Duck Duck's bird party, but she does not enjoy herself; Grampy and Donkey miss Gregory while he is away at camp.37E37Gator's New Game; Donkey and Panda Cheer UpThe pals help Gameshow Gator make up a new game that everyone can play; Donkey and Panda remind each other that they can cheer themselves up when they're down.38E38Me, Myself, and Donkey; Fashion DonkeyDonkey is disappointed when her friends are away for the day, but finds a way to have fun on her own; Donkey wants to be like Fashion Penguin.39E39Bright Bright Bugs; Panda's Purple BreakDonkey and Panda camp out to see the Bright Bright Bugs; Panda feels tired of his purple things, so Donkey helps him take a break.40E40The Golden Crunchdoodles Return; Flowers, Fetch, and DanceThe pals find a box of Golden Crunchdoodles cereal; Donkey, Panda and Bob Dog want to play different things.
