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The Berenstain Bears

  • TV Series
  • 1985–1987
  • TV-Y
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
4K
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Michael Cera, Camilla Scott, Tajja Isen, and Ben Campbell in The Berenstain Bears (1985)
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The Berenstain Bears, a family of bears, figure out life together, and with close friends and friendly neighbors, life is never boring. Inspired by the book series written by Stan and Jan Be... Read allThe Berenstain Bears, a family of bears, figure out life together, and with close friends and friendly neighbors, life is never boring. Inspired by the book series written by Stan and Jan Berenstain.The Berenstain Bears, a family of bears, figure out life together, and with close friends and friendly neighbors, life is never boring. Inspired by the book series written by Stan and Jan Berenstain.

  • Creators
    • Jan Berenstain
    • Stan Berenstain
    • Joseph Cates
  • Stars
    • David Mendenhall
    • Ruth Buzzi
    • Brian Cummings
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Jan Berenstain
      • Stan Berenstain
      • Joseph Cates
    • Stars
      • David Mendenhall
      • Ruth Buzzi
      • Brian Cummings
    • 20User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 10 nominations total

    Episodes52

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    David Mendenhall
    David Mendenhall
    • Brother Bear
    • 1985–1987
    Ruth Buzzi
    Ruth Buzzi
    • Mama Bear…
    • 1985–1987
    Brian Cummings
    Brian Cummings
    • Papa Q. Bear…
    • 1985–1987
    Christina Lange
    • Sister Bear
    • 1985–1987
    Frank Welker
    Frank Welker
    • Mr. Skunk…
    • 1985–1987
    Josh Rodine
    • Cousin Freddy
    • 1985–1986
    Marissa Mendenhall
    • 1985
    Emily Moultrie
    • Lizzy Bruin
    • 1986
    Jake Scott
    • Cub
    Linda Gary
    Linda Gary
    • Bat
    • 1986
    • Creators
      • Jan Berenstain
      • Stan Berenstain
      • Joseph Cates
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    User reviews20

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    10aaronblouin

    My all time favorite!

    I watch this show all the time and even even i was little. I want this show to get a reboot! My favorite episode in the series is the talent show. I also own the full series on DVD which means i get to watch all the episodes.
    trapperjfc

    Good for learning lessons

    This show is not boring at all. It is sensibly written to appeal to younger children (preschool and kindergarten age) and teach them values at the same time. In this age of redundant stupidity in entertainment, parents need a show like this one to help illustrate how fair life should be, and give a firm footing to children, not overwhelm them with glitz, glam and gloss. By keeping plots simple and allowing children to follow along at their level, this show simply teaches children how to be fair, consider other's feelings and have good sportsmanship. These are core values which are not being taught to children at daycare dumps or underfunded public schools. If a parent expects more out of this show for themselves, they should consider re-viewing and actually listening to the plot. The simple storytelling is charming and perfect for 3-6 year olds. As parents, we need to put our children first and our entertainment expectations last.
    10ThunderKing6

    Classic

    This version is better than the original show because its just so much warmer and the colors and animation are pleasant to look at.

    Father is funny, reliable and a cool father.

    Brother acts cool. He can be kind of a sissy.

    Sister is sensitive and she has a nice voice.

    Mama is less scary in this version. However, she is a worry wart in some episodes.

    Too Tall is a sissy bully. Sometimes he picks on brother other times he hangs with brother

    There is no villain in this version. The Show is less about the town and more about The family learning lessons in a more slow and hand held way compared to the original.

    Theme song isn't bad and its not iconic either. Its still a fine song to jam to when know one is looking.

    Verdict: Enjoyable. Great colours and great episodes.
    10lawlorwalter

    Important Family Show

    This is a very important family show because in recent years so many shows are just a wasteland of pointless silly entertainment with no real point other than a very thin tacked on message tacked on in a klutzy. This show has real morals and lessons taught in an entertaining and non high handed way. Kids like the show but also learn from it and that I like. More shows should be like this.
    10tristanmichael979

    A good show for all ages not just for kids

    This is such an amazing show! I've seen every single episode of it and it's awesome! The Berenstain Bears is about a family of four: Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister who live in a town called Bear Country. Together they learn some valuable life lessons. This is a great show and if you're a parent this is good for your kids and it isn't annoying as some kid shows can be sometimes. I'm a teenager now and sometimes I go back and watch this show because it is so good!

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    • Trivia
      Over the years, many people have believed that the Berenstains' last name ended with "stein", when all along it was actually "stain". This ties in with the theory of "the Mandela Effect."
    • Goofs
      In "The Substitute Teacher" episode, Brother and Too-Tall decide not to tell the substitute teacher about the quiz by covering the board with a map. They could have just erased it from the board.
    • Quotes

      Papa Q. Bear: [spoken intro to each episode, before the theme song] This way to Bear Country; you'll know when you're there. As soon as you enter, you'll feel like a bear. A great *grizzly* bear! A *Berenstain* bear!

    • Connections
      Featured in All Star Rock 'n' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      The Berenstain Bears
      By Stan Meissner

      Performed by Lee Ann Womack

      Lee Ann Womack appears courtesy of MCA Nashville

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 1985 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Hong Kong
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Los osos Berenstain
    • Production companies
      • DIC Entertainment
      • Southern Star Productions
      • Joseph Cates Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 25m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16 : 9

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