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6.1 / 10(128 votes)IMDbTV-YFirst Aired: 196831 Seasons

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

“Won't you be my neighbor?”

Series Overview

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is an American children's television series that was created and hosted by namesake Fred Rogers. The series originated in 1963 as Misterogers on CBC Television, and was later debuted in 1966 as Misterogers' Neighborhood on the regional Eastern Educational Network, followed by its US network debut on February 19, 1968, and it aired on NET and its successor, PBS, until August 31, 2001. The series is aimed primarily at preschool ages 2 to 5, but has been stated by PBS as "appropriate for all ages". Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was produced by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA public broadcaster WQED and Rogers' non-profit production company Family Communications, Inc.; previously known as Small World Enterprises prior to 1971, the company was renamed The Fred Rogers Company after Rogers' death.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
PBS
National Educational Television
Episodes & Seasons

31 Seasons • 871 Episodes

28–30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1968 – 2001

Premiered: Mon, Feb 19, 1968

Created By
Fred RogersFred Rogers

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Sep 7, 2001

Season 31, Episode 4: “Celebrating the Arts: The Art of Being Kind”

Rogers makes his final visit to Negri's Music Shop, where he meets an expert playing the glass harmonica. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, several discover just why Lady Elaine is hurting people's feelings.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Fred Rogers

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-Y

TV-Y: All Children — Appropriate for all children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-Y

All Children — Appropriate for all children.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

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What is Mister Rogers' Neighborhood about?

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is an American children's television series that was created and hosted by namesake Fred Rogers. The series originated in 1963 as Misterogers on CBC Television, and was later debuted in 1966 as Misterogers' Neighborhood on the regional Eastern Educational Network, followed by its US network debut on February 19, 1968, and it aired on NET and its successor, PBS, until August 31, 2001. The series is aimed primarily at preschool ages 2 to 5, but has been stated by PBS as "appropriate for all ages". Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was produced by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA public broadcaster WQED and Rogers' non-profit production company Family Communications, Inc.; previously known as Small World Enterprises prior to 1971, the company was renamed The Fred Rogers Company after Rogers' death.

How many seasons does Mister Rogers' Neighborhood have?

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood comprises 31 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood?

Key cast members in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood include Fred Rogers, Betty Aberlin, David Newell, Joe Negri.

Who created or directed Mister Rogers' Neighborhood?

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was developed and directed by Fred Rogers.