Bernard (2006)
A wordless animated shorts series starring a clumsy polar bear whose curiosity always leads to gloriously chaotic slapstick consequences.
Bernard - Series Information
- Original Title: Bernard
- First Air Year: 2006
- Last Air Year: 2024
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Kids, Comedy, Family
- Content Rating (US): TV-Y
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (3 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 8
- Number of Episodes: 417
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Korean
- Spoken Languages: English, Korean, No Language, Spanish
- First Air Date: December 18, 2006 (United States - TV-Y), December 18, 2006 (Canada - G), December 18, 2006 (Germany - 6), December 18, 2006 (Mexico - AA), December 18, 2006 (Italy - T), December 18, 2006 (Spain - 7), December 18, 2006 (South Korea - ALL)
- Networks: M6, EBS 1
- Production Companies: Korea Educational Broadcasting System (EBS), M6 Métropole Télévision
- Production Countries: South Korea, France, Spain
- Alternative Titles: 빼꼼 (KR), 大卫.贝肯熊 (CN), 倒霉熊 (HK), Backkom (US), Bernard l'ours polaire (FR)
Bernard - Plot
Bernard is a series of animated shorts centered on the fictional polar bear and main character of the same name. It is a Korean-Spanish-French co-production. Each three-minute episode focuses on the bear's curiosity and have many moments of slapstick. Bernard never speaks with the exception of unintelligible noises. Bernard is accompanied in the cartoons by a few other characters: Lloyd and Eva the penguins, Zack the lizard, Goliat the chihuahua, Sam the baby, Pilot the dog, Pokey the porcupine and Santa Claus. He usually gets knocked unconscious or severely injured at the end of an episode, due to some calamity caused by his bumbling.
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Bernard - FAQs
Where can you stream Bernard online?
Bernard is available to stream on The Roku Channel and Toon Goggles with ads, and on Ameba TV via Amazon Channel as a flatrate subscription. Episodes can also be purchased individually through the Apple TV Store. Availability may vary by region.
Why does Bernard never speak in the show?
Bernard communicates entirely through unintelligible noises and physical expressions rather than words. This deliberate creative choice makes the show universally accessible across languages and cultures, relying on visual slapstick comedy to tell each story without the need for dialogue or subtitles.
What is Bernard the animated series about?
Bernard follows a bumbling polar bear whose insatiable curiosity leads him into one chaotic misadventure after another. Each three-minute episode blends physical comedy and slapstick humor, typically ending with Bernard getting knocked out or injured as a result of his own well-intentioned but disastrous actions.
How many seasons and episodes does Bernard have?
Bernard ran for 8 main seasons plus a specials collection, totalling 417 episodes. Each season contains approximately 52 episodes, with the specials season adding 3 bonus shorts. The series aired from December 2006 through 2024, making it a remarkably long-running animated franchise.
Is Bernard suitable for very young children?
Yes. Bernard carries a TV-Y content rating in the United States, indicating it is appropriate for all children, including the very youngest viewers. Its wordless format, bright animation, and gentle slapstick make it especially accessible for toddlers and preschool-aged audiences worldwide.
Which countries co-produced the Bernard cartoon?
Bernard is a co-production between South Korea, France, and Spain. It was produced by Korea Educational Broadcasting System (EBS) and M6 Métropole Télévision, and originally broadcast on the M6 network in France and EBS 1 in South Korea.
Who are the main characters alongside Bernard?
Bernard is joined by a colorful supporting cast including Lloyd and Eva the penguins, Zack the lizard, Goliat the chihuahua, Sam the baby, Pilot the dog, Pokey the porcupine, and Santa Claus. These recurring characters frequently interact with Bernard and often factor into his slapstick mishaps.
When did the Bernard animated series first air?
Bernard first aired on December 18, 2006, with simultaneous releases across multiple countries including the United States, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Spain, and South Korea. The series concluded in 2024 after nearly two decades of continuous production and broadcast.
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