Donkey HodieDonkey Hodie is an American puppet live-action musical children's television series created by David and Adam Rudman for PBS Kids, aimed at preschoolers aged 3 to 5. Inspired by characters created by Fred Rogers, the series premiered on May 3, 2021, and is the second spin-off of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood after Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. The show is set in the land of Someplace Else, just north of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, where the eponymous character, Donkey Hodie solves problems throughout her day with the help of her friends. Each episode typically features two 11-minute segments, focusing on a specific vocabulary word and problem-solving, often involving themes of feelings, fairness, and perseverance.
CreatorsDavid Rudman, Adam Rudman
Flying Flapjacks; Pickle Penguin Problem
May 3, 2021
Donkey wants to make Grampy a surprise birthday breakfast but none of her flapjacks will fly; Panda's toy pickle gets stuck between two rocks.
A Big Favor for Grampy; A Fair Way to Bounce
May 3, 2021
Grampy asks Donkey to take Gregory for a walk, but Gregory won't move; Harriett Elizabeth Cow wants her pals to try her invention -- the Bounce-a-rino.
Super Duper Sleepover; Mountain Climb Time
May 4, 2021
Donkey and Panda's sleepover is all playing and dancing until the lights go out and a monster appears; Donkey and Panda try to climb Mt. Really High Up.
The Waiting Game; Planet Purple Party
May 5, 2021
Donkey must wait for all her pals to get together before she can open a big present; Panda throws a party on Planet Purple to celebrate his mama's birthday.
The Masked Veggies; The Royal Hosts
May 6, 2021
Panda's pals cheer him on during "Masked Veggies"; Donkey and Panda host King Friday for a day.
Chili Jamboree; Hoof Dancing Is Hard
May 10, 2021
Bob Dog has a hard time waiting for Grampy's slow-cook chili; Donkey wants to be a hoof dancer like Grampy.
The Yodel Birds Are Coming; A Lot of Hot!
May 11, 2021
The pals want to hear the Yodel Birds sing, but they must build them a rest nest first; Donkey and Duck Duck want to cool everyone off with lemonade.
Growing the Ungrowdenia; Camp Buddy Buddy
May 12, 2021
After getting too much water, Donkey's new flower grows too big and disrupts her garden; the wind ruins Donkey and Panda's Camp Buddy Buddy plan.
Art Show Today; The Lavender Lights
May 13, 2021
Donkey creates a sculpture for the Someplace Else art show; Duck Duck must overcome his fear of spaceships so he can go with his friends to see the Lavender Lights in outer space.
Spooky Shadow Swamp; Hidden Orchestra
May 17, 2021
Donkey and Panda must find their inner brave to get Bob Dog's favourite ball back after they lose it in Spooky Shadow Swamp; Donkey must find hidden instruments.
Squibbet; Teamwork Challenge
May 18, 2021
A noisy penguin interrupts band practice; the pals work together to win Gator's latest game show.
The Fastest Fetcher; Bobbly Ball
May 19, 2021
Bob Dog quits fetching after losing the "Fastest Fetcher" game show; Donkey and Panda get bored practicing Bobbly Ball.
The Royal Sandcastle Builders; Bobski Bounce
May 24, 2021
Donkey and Panda get frustrated when the sandcastle they are building at the beach keeps falling; Donkey tries to complete the Bobski Bounce Challenge.
The Cow and Potato Bug Opera; Everything Explorers
Aug 9, 2021
Donkey is excited about directing a new show starring all her pals; Donkey and Panda discover a surprise spider.
The Golden Crunchdoodles; Walking Stick Blues
Aug 10, 2021
Donkey and Panda discover a golden rainbow after a storm; Donkey vows to help fix Grampy's walking stick after it breaks.
Good Dog School; Panda Hodie
Aug 11, 2021
Bob Dog is nervous about his Good Dog School graduation; Donkey helps Panda find his lost Super Porcupine puppet.
Bye Bye, Book; Tater Buddies
Aug 12, 2021
Duck Duck builds a book swap box but has trouble giving away her books; the pals throw a party for their Tater Buddy dolls.
Donkey's Bad Day; Yodel Bird Egg
Aug 13, 2021
Donkey and Panda's Awesome, Extra Fun, Very Good Day does not go well; Donkey and Panda find a yodel bird egg and vow to protect it.
Mooing Moon Moths; Stop and Think
Nov 22, 2021
Donkey and Panda search for Mooing Moon Moths; Bob Dog can't remember where he buried his boogie bone.
Best Friends Day; Silly Sticky Situation
Nov 23, 2021
Donkey and Panda have different ideas about how to celebrate Best Friends Day; while getting ready to make big art, the pals get stuck to a big glue bottle.
The Try Scouts; Wiz-Kazizz-Kazaam
Nov 24, 2021
Donkey and Panda must complete hard challenges to earn badges for Try Scouts; Donkey and Duck Duck teach Bob Dog a new game.
Potato Pirates; Panda's Special Something
Nov 25, 2021
Captain Donkey and her crew search for the Ruby Red Tater Treasure. Panda finds his favourite hoodie, but it no longer fits.
A Night Out; Poetry Problem
Mar 4, 2022
Donkey is nervous the first time she sleeps outside; Panda forgets his poetry notebook inside Donkey's messy windmill.
Groovy Guitar; Treasure Nest
Mar 11, 2022
Donkey's guitar goes missing just before the talent show; Duck Duck finally finds her family's treasure nest, but she is unable to open it.
Swoop-a-Rino; Duck Duck's Great Adventure
Mar 18, 2022
Duck Duck can't figure out how to fly Harriett's new Swoop-a-rino; Donkey takes Duck Duck on an adventure.
Being Bob Dog; Panda Panda
Mar 25, 2022
Donkey and Panda make a birthday gift for Bob Dog; Donkey and Panda's playdate goes awry thanks to one of Harriett's inventions.
Piano Problem; Bongo-lympics
Jun 6, 2022
Donkey and Panda deliver Grampy's piano to him after it was sent to Donkey's windmill by mistake; Panda wants to win the Bongo-lympics.
Cheesy Con; Stanley's One-Dragon Show
Jun 7, 2022
Donkey is disappointed to miss Cheesy Con after she hurts her hoof; Stanley's pals help him get things back on track for his one-dragon show.
Acornball; Super Duper Magic Fun Box
Jun 8, 2022
Donkey and Panda make up a game while waiting for Gameshow Gator's new game; Donkey and Panda disagree on which toys are fun.
The Potato Stand; Clyde's Surprise Playdate
Jun 9, 2022
Donkey opens a potato stand so she can share her potatoes with her neighbours; Donkey surprises Clyde with a playdate in the sky.
A Donkey Hodie Halloween
Oct 10, 2022
Donkey Hodie and pals help Purple Panda celebrate his first Halloween in Someplace Else.
Snow Day; Snow Surprise Challenge
Dec 5, 2022
Panda enjoys a snow day his own way; Bob Dog wants to win at Gameshow Gator's new snowy game.
Yodel Bird Sitting; Superhero Squabble
Dec 6, 2022
Donkey babysits a baby yodel bird who won't take a nap; Donkey and Panda argue while playing superheroes.
Hey-o, Purple Moon; Purple Peg Problem
Dec 7, 2022
Panda hopes to find a quiet way to show his love for the moon moths; Donkey helps Panda fix his spaceship.
Dodie Hodie; Uniquely Panda
Dec 8, 2022
Donkey wonders if she and her cousin can have fun together since they don't like doing the same things any more; Panda thinks about how he is different from other pandas.
Big Nest Bird Party; Pet Elephant Camp
Dec 9, 2022
Donkey tries to act like a bird at Duck Duck's bird party, but she does not enjoy herself; Grampy and Donkey miss Gregory while he is away at camp.
Gator's New Game; Donkey and Panda Cheer Up
Feb 20, 2023
The pals help Gameshow Gator make up a new game that everyone can play; Donkey and Panda remind each other that they can cheer themselves up when they're down.
Me, Myself, and Donkey; Fashion Donkey
Feb 21, 2023
Donkey is disappointed when her friends are away for the day, but finds a way to have fun on her own; Donkey wants to be like Fashion Penguin.
Bright Bright Bugs; Panda's Purple Break
Feb 22, 2023
Donkey and Panda camp out to see the Bright Bright Bugs; Panda feels tired of his purple things, so Donkey helps him take a break.
The Golden Crunchdoodles Return; Flowers, Fetch, and Dance
Feb 23, 2023
The pals find a box of Golden Crunchdoodles cereal; Donkey, Panda and Bob Dog want to play different things.
