
Barney & Friends (1992)
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Michaela Dietz as Riff
Episodes 30
Bienvenido Barney: Mexico
Baby Bop's friend Monty the butterfly passes through the park with a flock of friends on their way to Mexico. When Monty gets left behind by his insect friends and family, Barney takes everyone on a visit to Mexico, where Baby Bop will say good-bye to her butterfly friend.
Read MoreBig Brother Rusty: China
arney's excited to find out that Rusty's family is adopting a new baby girl from China; however, Rusty's not sure if he's going to be a good brother, and he doesn't know much about China. Barney shows Rusty and the others some info China on the computer and BJ and Baby Bop talk about siblings. Through Barney's Travel Book, Barney takes Rusty, BJ and Baby Bop on an adventure to China where he can learn more about his new sister's heritage. When they get there, the people are celebrating Chinese New Year. From lion dances and talented performers to tasty treats and puppet shows, the celebration never runs out of fun.
Read MoreAhora Mismo: Spain
Ben is late to the park and is disappointed to realize he missed his chance at riding a real pony. He has waited his whole life for this, and now it looks as if he’s missed his opportunity. Luckily, Barney takes him to Spain where they meet Regalo, a dancing horse with Riff and Baby Bop. Ben and Barney return to the park just in time for Ben to ride the pony after all! Ben is thrilled to ride a horse and learned an important lesson about patience and waiting.
Read MoreVenice, Anyone?: Italy
Emma is stuck with a school project and can't play soccer with Joshua. Having to interview her parents and get info about an interesting ancestor, she is frustrated with the assignment. Barney helps her discover that her ancestors were from Venice, Italy. Using his Travel Book, Barney takes Josh, Emma, and Riff to Venice. He gives his friends a gondola ride as well as telling them about famous explorer Marco Polo. Barney's friend Anna Maria tells Emma that she knew her great grandfather and takes her to his shop, where they try on masks and make some of their own. Emma learns that if she makes the mask in parts, she'll get it done. Barney reminds her of this lesson, so she will do the same for her school project.
Read MoreSweeter Than Candy: Greece
Barney, Baby Bop and BJ are helping the kids get ready for a school play. Barney tells everyone that putting on shows began in Greece. Of course, the little dinos and kids want to visit the country, so off they go! While there, they meet some Greek friends and decide to put on a play in an amphitheatre. Barney knows a great story that originated in Greece called “King Midas.” By the end of the day, everyone has learned that wanting too much is not a good thing, especially BJ!
Read MoreThe Music Box: Switzerland
The kids are having a yard sale, getting rid of old toys, books and clothes. Kioko shows up holding a prized possession-a music box from Switzerland. By accident, Ben includes the music box in a cardboard box of yard sale items-and the music box is sold! Kioko is sad and Ben wants to make things right, so he and Barney travel to Switzerland in search of a replacement gift. While there, they sample Swiss food, customs and games-but no music box! Luckily when Ben returns the music box is returned!
Read MoreThe Good Egg: Kenya
When the kids find a mysterious, colorful egg in the park, Barney takes them on a trip to Kenya to try to find out what kind of animal could have laid the egg. While in Kenya, they meet Ayira who introduces them to many people, cultures and animals of Kenya!
Read MoreA Bird of a Different Feather: Hawaii
What started out as a day of play, suddenly turns into a search for a "Bird of Paradise" that Tracy needs for her school project. Ben tells her that it's a rare bird, and they are only found in Hawaii. Barney then takes the kids to Hawaii, using his Travel Book. There they learn different words, how to make leis and even a hula dance. In the end everyone finds out that the "Bird of Paradise" is actually a flower, not a bird.
Read MoreBonjour Barney!: France
Emma wants to paint an award-winning painting for the "Art In The Park Show," but she is just isn't satisfied with her artwork. Barney takes her to France to learn how to paint from his friend Pierre. While there, they learn about France and how to "paint by following your heart!"
Read MoreHome Sweet Earth: The Rainforest
It's Earth Day, a great time for everyone to learn how to help take care of our world, but Ben is wasting paper while BJ isn't too concerned about cutting down a tree to make room for a new playground. After a trip to the rainforest and a meeting with Mother Nature, everyone learns the importance of taking care of our world. As Earth Day comes to an end, Barney reminds us all that taking good care of our Earth is the natural thing to do…for the people we love.
Read MoreGift of the Dinos and Winter
Gift of the Dinos: At Christmastime, BJ dreams of getting a brand new baseball glove, while Riff hopes for brand new drumsticks. Barney reminds them both that Christmas is about more than just getting gifts. Winter: Baby Bop waits for the first snowfall of the year!
Read MoreRiff's Musical Zoo and Boats
Riff's Musical Zoo: After Tracy's Mom can't take the kids to the zoo, Riff uses stuffed animals and musical instruments to mimic animals sounds to create a "musical zoo"! Boats BJ and Riff build a make-believe boat for Baby Bop to ride.
Read MoreThe Magic Caboose and Arts
The Magical Caboose: Barney and the kids board the caboose and use their imagination to go to different places. They visit Egypt, Tahiti, and India. Arts: Barney introduces his friends to many different kinds of art.
Read MoreMovement and Separation
Movement: Coach Baby Bop and BJ help Barney prepare for the sack race. Separation: Baby Bop misses BJ and Riff, when they go off on a camping trip.
Read MorePistachio and BJ's Snack Attack
Pistachio: BJ, Baby Bop, and Riff think that Barney is eating too many pistachio but he can't stop eating them. BJ's Snack Attack: After BJ eats too many treats, he dreams a world of only sweet treats.
Read MoreBop 'til You Drop and Sharing
Bop 'til You Drop: Barney steps in when Baby Bop gets a little too pushy and bossy with her friends after losing her pink balloon. Sharing: After Riff breaks BJ's scooter, he sells his old stuff to buy a new one!
Read MoreLittle Red Rockin' Hood and Differences
Little Red Rockin' Hood: Barney, Baby Bop, BJ, Riff, and the kids tell the story of how a country singer and Rock-N-Roll wolf blended their music together and created Country Rock! Differences: When the kids leave a wheelchair kid out of the fun, Barney decides to let him know that sometimes he feels the same way too.
Read MoreButterflies and The Nature of Things
Butterflies: Barney, Baby Bop, and Riff help Baby Bop find her butterfly Monty. The Nature of Things: After Rachel litters in the park, she has a dream about how the litter affects animal homes.
Read MoreChina and Welcome, Cousin Riff
China: BJ's Chinese Pen Pal visits the park! Welcome, Cousin Riff: Barney informs Baby Bop and BJ that their cousin Riff has moved into town!
Read MoreRabbits and Listen!
Rabbits: Detective BJ helps Baby Bop figure out which animal is eating her snacks Listen!: When the kids hear a mysterious noise in the park, Detective Riff is on the case!
Read MoreThe Big Garden and Get Happy!
The Big Garden: Barney and his friends harvest crops in their garden! Get Happy!: After Olivia is sad, Riff invents a device to make her happy again!
Read MoreBig as Barney and The Chase
Big as Barney: After seeing how Barney helps many people, Ryan wishes he could be more like Barney. When he pretends to be more like Barney, Barney teaches him that he can help people by just being himself. The Chase: After the kids fight over wanting to do the same thing, Barney tells them a Native American story that teaches to be yourself and not follow the crowd.
Read MorePlaying Games and No, No, No!
Playing Games: Barney teaches Baby Bop to follow the rules of the game.
Read MoreThe Emperor's Contest and The Whole Truth
The Emperor's Contest: After Ryan thinks of cheating during a fishing contest, Barney tells him a story about how a boy became emperor for being honest. The Whole Truth: BJ takes credit for Sarah's picture, thinking his friends would like him better if he was a great artist. Barney teaches him that his friends like him for who he is.
Read MoreSeeing and Beethoven's Hear!
Seeing: Baby Bop is playing hide-and-seek with an elephant! Beethoven's Hear: After Riff wonders if he would still like music if he was deaf, Barney introduces one of the best deaf musician of all time - Beethoven.
Read MoreBest in Show and Ducks and Fish
Best in Show: Susan lets BJ enter her dog Pilgrim in a dog show! Ducks and Fish: Riff care for some duck eggs!
Read MoreThe Shrinking Blankey and Things I Can Do
The Shrinking Blankey: Baby Bop is worried that she is outgrowing her blankey. Things I Can Do: Barney and his friends show off things they can do!
Read MoreMother Goose and Fun with Reading
Mother Goose: Characters from The Land of Mother Goose come to the caboose in search for their lost things. Fun with Reading: After BJ gets an injury while playing Captain Pickles, Barney and the kids have fun with books. They even write their own story!
Read MoreThe Blame Game and Airplanes
The Blame Game: After Marcos accidently breaks Melanie's project, he's afraid that she would not be his friend anymore. Barney teaches him that good friends are always honest to each other! Airplanes: BJ has fun with his toy airplane. But when Riff's curiousity causes him to mess up BJ's toy, can BJ put it back together?
Read MoreThe New Kid/The Princess and the Frog
The New Kid: After Riff makes friends with new kid Noah, BJ becomes jealous and thinks he is not Riff's friend anymore. Barney teaches him that you can always keep your old friendships and make new ones too. The Princess and the Frog: After Baby Bop promises Ryan to watch his pet frog, Barney tells her the story of "The Princess and the Frog" to remind her to always keep her promises.
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