Wind down with your favorite Netflix Jr. characters in these bedtime stories designed to help your little ones relax and sleep. Created with Dr. Tina Bryson, childhood development expert and author of “The Whole-Brain Child,” each episode is crafted to help children successfully transition gently to sleep, while also building skills to navigate the world.
Host Nneka Okoye and Shash Hira interview Rob Rackstraw about helping a sleepy sloth reach safety during a storm in this animated adventure.
15 Apr 2026
Dr. Seuss's Red Fish, Blue Fish: On/Off!
Andrea Libman and Brian Drummond investigate a mysterious hum that keeps Blue awake in this interview episode.
11 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
Dr. Seuss's Horton! Adventures in Hedgehog Sitting
Max Mittelman as Samson navigates a chaotic hedgehog-sitting adventure, learning valuable lessons about bedtime routines in this interview episode.
17 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT
Dr. Seuss's The Sneetches: The Case of the Missing Pets
Cristina Vee Venezuela as Narrator and others guides listeners through Dr. Seuss's The Sneetches, where Stella, Pearl, and Petey search for their missing pets.
21 Apr 2025
Mighty Monsterwheelies: Treasure Hunted
Sonnie, Sweeps, and Axyl uncover a mysterious chest at Blacktop Lagoon, learning the value of teamwork to solve its treasure hunt.
24 Mar 2025
The Creature Cases: The Search for the Sea Otter
CLADE agents Sam Snow and Kit Casey interview Director Scratch about their urgent mission to find a missing sea otter in this adventure episode.
18 Feb 2025
Gabby's Dollhouse: The Meow-Mazing Kitty Doctors
Host Gabby and Pandy Paws become Kitty Doctors to care for many adorable kitty babies in this interview episode.
26 Aug 2024
Creature Cases: The Mystery of the Noisy Neighbor
Nneka Okoye as Kit Casey and Shash Hira as Sam Snow investigate a noisy neighbor to help the creatures of the Australian Grassland get a good night's sleep.
5 Aug 2024
Gabby's Dollhouse: MerCat's Mermaid Sleepover
Laila Lockhart Kraner as Gabby and Logan Bailey as Pandy Paws explore friendship and overcoming anxiety during MerCat's mermaid sleepover in this interview episode.
17 Jul 2024
Wonderoos: First Time I Couldn't Go To Sleep
Naomi Tan as Kiki and Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez as Teshi explore excitement and relaxation techniques for overcoming bedtime struggles in this interview.
2 Mar 2022
StoryBots: Why Do I Have To Sleep At Night?
In this interview, Fred Tatasciore as Bang explores the importance of sleep and dreaming with the StoryBots, offering insights for young listeners.
2 Mar 2022
Ada Twist, Scientist: Tooth Fairy Bells
After Ada loses her first tooth, The Questioneers develop a plan to meet the Tooth Fairy. Themes include: Losing a tooth, working together as a team, problem solving, dreaming, drifting off to sleep after an adventure.
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Cast
Ada Twist: Amanda Christine
Rosie Revere: Candace Kozak
Iggy Peck: Nicholas Crovetti
Tooth Fairy: Aleisha Force
Tooth Troll: Jeff Gill
Crew
Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson
Writer: Kerri Grant
Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton
Showrunner: Hannah Cope
Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
Producer: Caroline Hamilton
Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza
Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force
Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett
Studio Teacher: Chelsea Northrop
2 Mar 2022
Super Monsters: Lobo’s First Sleepover
Lobo has his first ever sleepover with Frankie. After the excited pair get ready for bed, Lobo needs extra help quieting his mind to fall asleep. Themes include: Sleepover anxiety, downregulating from high energy to low energy, strategies for naming and relieving negative emotions, comfort from a parental figure.
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Cast
Lobo: Alessandro Juliani
Frankie: Erin Matthews
Mr. Howler: Alessandro Juliani
Mrs. Mash: Erin Matthews
Crew
Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson
Writer: Kaaren Brown
Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton
Showrunner: Hannah Cope
Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
Producer: Caroline Hamilton
Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza
Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force
Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett
2 Mar 2022
Chip & Potato: A Mystery Before Sleeptime
Chip and Potato go on a nighttime adventure to find Spud’s missing Zinger jewel. Themes include: Getting ready for bed, dealing with disappointment, comforting cuddles with a snuggly pal.
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Cast
Chip: AJ Oliver
Spud: Chance Hurstfield
Little Momma: Briana Buckmaster
Potato: Andrea Libman
Crew
Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson
Writer: David Ingham
Director: Hannah Cope
Showrunner: Hannah Cope
Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
Producer: Caroline Hamilton
Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza
Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force
Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett
2 Mar 2022
Ridley Jones: Dino-Night Rescue
Dante has misplaced his stuffy and he can’t fall asleep without it. Ridley and Dudley help Dante explore the museum to find his favorite toy, and get cozy before bedtime. Themes include: Downregulating from high energy to low energy, working together as a team, help and comfort from friends.
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Cast
Ridley Jones: Iara Nemirovsky
Dante: Tyler Shamy
Dudley: David Errigo Jr.
Mummy Guard: David Errigo Jr.
Crew
Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson
Writer: Jennifer Bardekoff
Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton
Showrunner: Hannah Cope
Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
Producer: Caroline Hamilton
Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza
Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force
Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett
Studio Teacher: Chelsea Northrop
2 Mar 2022
Trash Truck: Tire(d) Swing
Hank and friends chase down their tire swing after it rolls down the hill. Themes include: Working together as a team, downregulating from high energy to low energy, strategies for falling asleep, sounds of nature.
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Cast
Hank: Henry Keane
Mom: Megan Paul
Walter: Brian Baumgartner
Donny: Lucas Neff
Trash Truck: Glen Keane
Crew
Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson
Writer: Max Keane
Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton
Showrunner: Hannah Cope
Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
Producer: Caroline Hamilton
Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza
Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force
Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett
Studio Teacher: Chelsea Northrop
2 Mar 2022
Go! Go! Cory Carson: Where’s My Yawn?
After a big day of playing, Freddie accidentally “catches” Cory’s yawn, and the two must do whatever it takes to get Cory’s yawn back before bedtime. Themes include: Downregulating from high energy to low energy, and enjoying numerous yawns.
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Cast
Cory: Lincoln Kipp
Freddie: Smith Foreman
Papa: Paul Killam
Mama: Kerry Gudjohnsen
Chrissy: Isla Roller
Crew
Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson
Writer: Tone Thyne
Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton
Showrunner: Hannah Cope
Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
Producer: Caroline Hamilton
Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza
Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force
Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett
Studio Teacher: Joan Fontaine-Gingg
2 Mar 2022
StarBeam: Sleep or Storm
The day before the big carnival, Miserable Marla is keeping everyone awake with her storming. StarBeam is determined to get a good night’s sleep and quiet Marla down. Themes include: Strategies for falling asleep, regulating big emotions.
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Cast
Starbeam: Nahanni Mitchell
Mom: Diana Kaarina
Marla: Maryke Hendrikse
Crew
Produced by Spoke Media for Netflix Jr.
Child Development Consultant: Dr. Tina Bryson
Writer: Noelle Wright
Director: Hannah Cope and Caroline Hamilton
Executive Producers: Keith Reynolds, Alia Tavakolian, Janielle Kastner
Showrunner: Hannah Cope
Producer: Caroline Hamilton
Associate Producer: Reyes Mendoza
Coordinating Producer: Aleisha Force
Mix and Sound Design: Evan Arnett
20 Jan 2022
Introducing: Bedtime Stories with Netflix Jr.
Wind down with your favorite Netflix Jr. characters in bedtime stories designed to help your little ones relax and drift off to sleep. Created with Dr. Tina Bryson, childhood development expert and author of “The Whole-Brain Child,” each episode helps parents establish a night-time routine so that children can successfully transition gently to sleep, while also building skills to navigate the world.
Follow @NetflixFamily on social and Netflix Jr. on YouTube. And go to NetflixJr.com to learn more and sign up for our free magazine for kids ages 2-5!
Inside a recent episode
The Creature Cases: The Case of the Sleepy Sloth
Published 22 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] We must be close. It sounds like it's above us. There, I see something. It's furry and green. Something dripped on me. It's green too. And slimy. It's algae. Of course. Now I know what's up there. Look. Up in those leaves! It's a sloth! A sloth with green fur? Sloths eat and sleep in trees to avoid predators like jaguars. And the slimy green algae that grows on their fur helps them hide by blending in with the leaves. Hey! Down here! Huh? I'm Sam and this is Kit. Oh, hey there! name's silas sorry i hissed at you i thought you wanted to eat me you're not gonna eat me are you we're not going to eat you we're from clade and here to help you oh thanks man but i'm just trying to sleep up here sorry but there's a big storm coming and this whole area could flood can you please come down Okie dokie. […]
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