Auto-B-Good

Auto-B-Good is an American preschool animated series.^[1] It features short stories set in the fictional City of Auto, in which all the citizens are cars.^[1] It was shown on certain PBS stations on PBS Kids before moving to Smile of a Child/TBN until early 2019.^[1]

Former PBS Kids original programming

1960s–1980s debuts

PBS

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968–2001)
The Electric Company (1971–1977)
Zoom (1972–1978)
Rebop (1976–1979)
Once Upon a Classic (1976–1980)
Studio See (1977–1979)
3-2-1 Contact (1980–1988)
Reading Rainbow (1983–2009)
Don't Look Now (1983)
Newton's Apple (1983–1999)
WonderWorks (1984–1992)
OWL/TV (1985–1990)
’’The Secret City’’ (1985)
Square One Television (1987–1992)
Shalom Sesame (1988–1992; 2010–2011)
Zoobilee Zoo (1988)
Ramona (1988–1989)
Shining Time Station (1989–1996)
Long Ago and Far Away (1989–1993)

Syndicated¹

Hodgepodge Lodge (1970–1984)
Inside/Out (1972–1973)
The Adventures of Coslo (1972–1977)
Villa Alegre (1973–1980)
Big Blue Marble (1974–1983)
Vegetable Soup (1975–1978)
Readalong (1976–1979)
Powerhouse (1982–1983)
Size Small (1982–1990)
The Adventures of the Lollipop Dragon (1983)
Today's Special (1984–1994)
Storylords (1984)
The Voyage of the Mimi (1984)
Captain Kangaroo (1986–1992)
Learn to Read (1987–1988)²
Writer's Realm (1987)
Saludos (1987)
The Second Voyage of the Mimi (1988)

1990s debuts

PBS

Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1991–1995)
Barney & Friends (1992–2010)
Lamb Chop's Play-Along (1992–1995)
Ghostwriter (1992–1995)
Behind the Scenes (1992)
Kino's Storytime (1992–1997)
In the Mix (1993–2012)²
Bill Nye the Science Guy (1994–1999)
The Magic School Bus (1994–1997)
The Puzzle Place (1995–1998)
Plaza Sésamo (1995–2010)
Wishbone (1995–1997)
Katie and Orbie (1995–1998)
Kratts' Creatures (1996)
Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? (1996–1997)
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996–2000)
Tots TV (1996–2002)
Arthur (1996–2022)
Theodore Tugboat (1996–2002)
Wimzie's House (1997–2001)
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza (1998–1999)
Teletubbies (1998–2004)
Noddy (1998–2000)
Zoom (1999–2005)
Zoboomafoo (1999–2001)
Dragon Tales (1999–2005)

Syndicated¹

The Wind in the Willows (1990–1993)
Mark Kistler's Imagination Station (1991–1998)
The Cartoon Factory (1993)
You Can Choose! (1993)
Gerbert (1993–1997)
Math Vantage (1993)
Whirligig! (1993)
Beyond the Front Page (1993)
The Story of Read-Alee Deed-Alee (1993)
Shamu TV (1993)
Jack Houston's ImagineLand (1994–2000)
Pappyland (1994–1997)
Kidsongs (1994–1998)
The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon (1994–1999)
The Huggabug Club (1995–2000)
The Big Comfy Couch (1995–2009)
Preschool Power (1995)
The Shelley T. Turtle Show (1995–1997)
The Swamp Critters of Lost Lagoon (1995–1997)
Get Real! (1995-1997)
Bloopy's Buddies (1996–1998)
The Reppies (1996)
Animal Tales (1996–1998)
Crossroads Cafe (1996)
Groundling Marsh (1997–2000)
Skinnamarink TV (1997–1999)
The Slow Norris (1997–1999)
Salty's Lighthouse (1997–1998)
Backyard Safari (1997–1998)
Mikhail Baryshnikov's Stories from My Childhood (1998–2001)
Someday School (1998–2001)
Salsa (1998–2002)
Once Upon a Tree (1998–2000)
A Place of Our Own (1998–2011)
Reading Allowed (1998–2001)
NASA Connect (1998–2005)
Standard Deviants (1999–2000)
Grandfather Reads (1999–2003)
Adventures with Kanga Roddy (1999–2001)
Wish*A*Roo Park (1999–2001)
Hello Mrs. Cherrywinkle (1999–2001)
Ricky's Room (1999–2000)

2000s debuts

PBS

Between the Lions (2000–2010)
Caillou (2000–2013)
Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000–2003)
Corduroy (2000–2001)
Elliot Moose (2000–2001)
Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse (2000–2002)
George Shrinks (2000–2004)
Seven Little Monsters (2000–2004)
Timothy Goes to School (2000–2004)
Jay Jay the Jet Plane (2001–2005)
Anne of Green Gables (2001–2002)
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (2001–2002)
DragonflyTV (2002–2008)²
Angelina Ballerina (2002–2006)
Liberty's Kids (2002–2003)
The Berenstain Bears (2003–2004)
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (2003–2007)
Clifford's Puppy Days (2003–2006)
Boohbah (2004–2006)
Thomas & Friends (2004–2017)
Maya & Miguel (2004–2007)
Postcards from Buster (2004–2012)
Bob the Builder (2005–2011)
Make Way for Noddy (2005–2007)
It's a Big Big World (2006–2010)
Franny's Feet (2006–2010)
Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman (2006–2010)
Curious George (2006–2024)
Design Squad (2007–2012)
Super Why! (2007–2016)
WordGirl (2007–2015)
WordWorld (2007–2011)
Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies (2007–2008)
Animalia (2008)
Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures (2008)
Martha Speaks (2008–2014)
Sid the Science Kid (2008–2013)
Lomax, the Hound of Music (2008)
The Electric Company (2009–2011)
Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps (2009–2010)
Dinosaur Train (2009–2020)

Syndicated¹

The Dooley and Pals Show (2000–2003)
Lil' Iguana (2000–2001)
Redwall (2001–2002)
Reading Rockets (2001–2009)
MythQuest (2002)
Mary Lou's Flip Flop Shop (2002)
The Toy Castle (2003–2004)
Real Wheels (2003–2004)
My Bedbugs (2004–2005)
Curiosity Quest (2004–2015)
The Biscuit Brothers (2004–2012)
Auto-B-Good (2005–2006)
Ribert and Robert's Wonderworld (2005–2008)
The Shapies (2005–2007)
Mustard Pancakes (2005–2007)
Danger Rangers (2005–2006)
The Zula Patrol (2005–2008)
Signing Time! (2006–2008)
Nanalan' (2006)
The Saddle Club (2006–2009)
Sheira & Loli's Dittydoodle Works (2006–2007)
SeeMore's Playhouse (2006–2008)
Peep and the Big Wide World (2007–2011)
Miffy and Friends (2007)
Biz Kids (2008–2017)
Raggs (2008–2009)
Jonathan Bird's Blue World (2008)
Wunderkind Little Amadeus (2008–2009)

2010s–2020s debuts

PBS

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (2010–2018)
SciGirls (2010–2023)
Peg + Cat (2013–2018)
Bob the Builder (2015–2018)
Nature Cat (2015–2024)
Ready Jet Go! (2016–2023)
Splash and Bubbles (2016–2018)
Let's Go Luna! (2018–2022)
Esme & Roy (2019–2021)
Clifford the Big Red Dog (2019) (2019–2022)
Hero Elementary (2020–2022)
Jelly, Ben & Pogo (2021–2022)
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo (2023)
Mecha Builders (2024)

Syndicated¹

Pocoyo (2010–2011)
Scientastic! (2010)²
Wild Animal Baby Explorers (2010–2014)
Space Racers (2014–2015)
Mixed Nutz (2014)
Thomas Edison's Secret Lab (2015–2016)
Bug Bites (2016)
Ruby's Studio (2016)
Mack & Moxy (2016)
Young Voices for the Planet (2016–2019)
Kids for Positive Change (2021–2024)

Current original series template
All programs were distributed by PBS unless noted.
¹ Aired on select public television stations via American Public Television (APT) or another program distributor.
² Instructional program.

References

1 2 3 "Auto-B-Good facts for kids". Kids Encyclopedia Facts. Retrieved December 26, 2025.