Franklin
Series Overview
Franklin is an Canadian educational animated television series, based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois. The television series was named after its main character, Franklin the Turtle. It was produced by PolyGram Television, Alphanim, LuxAnimation, Nelvana, Neurones Enterprises, Reader's Digest for Young Families, TF1, Funbag Animation Studios, Europool, Mini TFO, and Family Channel, and syndicated by Summit Entertainment.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
6 Seasons • 156 Episodes
11 min per episode
1997 – 2004
Premiered: Mon, Nov 3, 1997
Latest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 26: “Franklin Figure Skates”
Franklin learns to play 2 on 1 hockey.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Franklin (1997) Opening Theme Song (HD 4K Quality)
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2023-01-02
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paulette Bourgeois
Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark
Patrick Loubert
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-Y: All Children — Appropriate for all children.
International Certification Matrix
All Children — Appropriate for all children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Franklin.
Shows Similar to Franklin
Series sharing comparable tone, character dynamics, and narrative themes
8.8
7.4
4.7Anime
7.0
6.6Anime
8.1
7.9
Anime
8.0
10.0
7.8
7.9
8.8
7.8
7.5
7.2
8.0
More Series Like Franklin
Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is Franklin about?
Franklin is an Canadian educational animated television series, based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois. The television series was named after its main character, Franklin the Turtle. It was produced by PolyGram Television, Alphanim, LuxAnimation, Nelvana, Neurones Enterprises, Reader's Digest for Young Families, TF1, Funbag Animation Studios, Europool, Mini TFO, and Family Channel, and syndicated by Summit Entertainment.
How many seasons does Franklin have?
Franklin comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Franklin?
Key cast members in Franklin include Richard Newman, Cole Caplan, Marc McMulkin, Elizabeth Saunders, Leah Renee.
Who created or directed Franklin?
Franklin was developed and directed by Paulette Bourgeois.