Barney & Friends is an American children's television series that is mostly targeted at children ages 2–7. It was created by Sheryl Leach and produced by HIT Entertainment. It premiered on PBS on April 6, 1992. The series is about Barney, a purple anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus rex who gives educational messages through songs and small dance routines with a friendly, optimistic attitude.
The last episode aired on November 2, 2010. Reruns aired on Sprout from 2005 until 2015, and have aired since December 17, 2018 under Sprout's new name Universal Kids. It also aired internationally and on Peacock for "I Love You, You Hate Me on October 12, 2022.