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.
Donkey Hodie (Season 2)
Trolley Visits Someplace Else; Wish Upon a Fish (Episode 1)
Air date: 2023-08-14
Overview: Trolley visits Someplace Else for a big party; Donkey thinks her pet fish is magic and will help her complete her tough-stuff-to-do list.
The Breakfast Bowl; Dancing Dandelions (Episode 2)
Air date: 2023-08-15
Overview: Donkey and Panda compete in the Breakfast Bowl; Donkey, Panda and Bob Dog plant Dancing Dandelion seeds and look for the right music to help the flowers grow.
Speedy Delivery; Ruff Night (Episode 3)
Air date: 2023-08-16
Overview: Turtle-Lou opens a Speedy Delivery service; the pals have a sleepover at Bob Dog's house, but Donkey is unable to fall asleep.
Feelings Detectives; Clyde's Cloudy Day (Episode 4)
Air date: 2023-08-17
Overview: Duck Duck has a big feeling, but she doesn't know what it is; Clyde feels sad, so the pals give him time to feel better.
A Donkey Dilemma; The Quiet Game (Episode 5)
Air date: 2023-08-18
Overview: Donkey promises to help bathe Gregory and to also play Bubble Bonanza with Panda; the pals make up a quiet game so they don't disturb Rock Star Penguin while he tries to write a song.
Pet Rock Problem; Donkey Wonky Tea Party (Episode 6)
Air date: 2024-02-26
Overview: Cousin Hodie's pet rock Dotto goes missing; Donkey hosts a special tea party but forgets her pals' favourite teas and treats.
The Goalies; Mousy Hodie (Episode 7)
Air date: 2024-02-27
Overview: Donkey and Panda set big goals to achieve throughout the day; Donkey shows Mousy how to play "the Donkey way."
The Tree Swing; Book Club (Episode 8)
Air date: 2024-02-28
Overview: Cousin Hodie wants to play with Donkey on a tree swing; Duck Duck's new book club book is too huge for her and Donkey to read.
Someplace Cold; Purple Polka Dot Party (Episode 9)
Air date: 2024-02-29
Overview: The pals and Trolley try to keep a snow snurdle from melting; Panda invites his pals to a party on Planet Purple.
How Does It Feel?; Best Ball Fest (Episode 10)
Air date: 2024-03-01
Overview: Bob Dog imagines how others feel; Bob Dog makes a difficult choice for the Best Ball Fest.
Bob Dog's Balloon Bother; We Miss Panda (Episode 11)
Air date: 2024-06-10
Overview: Bob Dog runs inside when he sees Harriett's hot air balloon; the pals miss Purple Panda while he is away.
Just Him and Me; Duck Ducks Concert (Episode 12)
Air date: 2024-06-11
Overview: Donkey feels jealous when Grampy gives Panda a piano lesson; Duck Duck is disappointed when she misses her favourite band.
Thankful Donkey; The Penguin Diner-rama (Episode 13)
Air date: 2024-06-12
Overview: Donkey makes Grampy a special card but she gets into a few sticky situations when she tries to deliver it to him; the pals help Harriett with her new invention for penguins.
Cousin Hodie's Rainy Day; Grampy's Guppies (Episode 14)
Air date: 2024-06-13
Overview: Donkey and Cousin Hodie figure out how to have fun in the rain; Donkey is patient while Cousin learns a new game at Grampy's Game Day.
A Wonderful Thunderful Day; Hoopy Hoopers (Episode 15)
Air date: 2024-08-16
Overview: The pals each feel differently about a loud thunderstorm; Mama Panda teaches Donkey and Panda new hoop tricks.
The Wind Racer; Play This Way (Episode 16)
Air date: 2024-09-16
Overview: Donkey accidentally breaks Grampy's favourite toy; Donkey and Panda play with a new Tater Buddy.
What a Pickle; Scooter Blues (Episode 17)
Air date: 2024-09-17
Overview: Duck Duck's magic trick goes awry, turning her neighbours' things into pickles; Donkey is afraid to scooter after a fall.
Gameshow Gaffe; Balancing Team Troubles (Episode 18)
Air date: 2024-09-28
Overview: Donkey hosts Gator's game show for a day; Donkey joins the Balance Ball team but feels uncomfortable doing something new.
Bob Dog's Stuffie Situation; A Swampy Playdate (Episode 19)
Air date: 2024-09-19
Overview: Bob Dog brings a ball to the Stuffie Playdate; Frannie Fox invites Donkey to her swamp, but she feels nervous about playing in it.
Plain Old Day; Birdie Beach Concert (Episode 20)
Air date: 2024-09-20
Overview: Panda is sad when an exciting holiday is over; Rockstar Penguin asks Donkey and Panda to make up a new dance.
A Donkey Hodie New Year (Episode 21)
Air date: 2024-12-02
Overview: As Someplace Else gets ready for New Year's Eve, Donkey Hodie prepares for her special family tradition with Grampy and Cousin Hodie.
Hee-Hee Hider Seekers; The Great Wait (Episode 22)
Air date: 2025-04-14
Overview: Jeff Mouse, Donkey and Panda seek a hiding moth; Donkey makes up a song while she waits for Turtle-Lou to deliver her guitar.
Meemaw Heehaw's Recipe Mystery; Extra-Large Crunchdoodles (Episode 23)
Air date: 2025-04-15
Overview: Donkey and Grampy try to make an old family recipe; Donkey and Panda are excited to try a new cereal.
Quick Quack Pack; Find a Way to Fix It (Episode 24)
Air date: 2025-04-16
Overview: Duck wants to fly with the bigger birds; Donkey loses Bob Dog's favourite toy.
A Donkey Hodie Road Trip (Episode 25)
Air date: 2025-04-17
Overview: Donkey Hodie takes Cousin Hodie and Purple Panda on a road trip around Someplace Else, but the plan goes off course.
Seasons
Episodes 40
Episodes 25
Episodes 4
Episodes 8