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COLLECTION · Series · 2000

Oobi

Oobi is a Parents' Choice Gold Award-winning television series on the Noggin channel. Oobi, a bare-hand puppet (with eyes and accessories) focuses on the stage in a young child’s life when everything in his or her world is new and incredible. Oobi is a show about wonder. It speaks to the stage in a young child's life when everything is new and incredible: building a block tower, making cookies. Oobi is a show about children's first awkward attempts at mastery and meaning. It's a show about the everyday revelations.

Source: TMDB
* 6.8 (9)Family
Directors
Scott Preston · Josh Selig
Creators
Josh Selig
Studios
Noggin · Little Airplane Productions
Age rating
TV-Y
Release
24/07/2000
Score
6.8 / 10 (9)

Awards and nominations

  • Kids First Endorsement Award
  • Best Children's Film or Video
  • Best Bet for Young Kids 2-4
Where to watch
Streaming
Paramount+ Roku Premium ChannelParamount+ Roku Premium Channel
Seasons and episodes
Specials
Season 1
Season 1
48 episodes · 2000
Episode 1. Dance!
2000-07-24 · 1 min

Grampu turns on a radio and the children dance to the music.

Episode 2. Follow the Leader!
2000-07-24 · 1 min

Oobi, Uma, and Kako play a game of follow the leader.

Episode 3. Pretend Catch!
2000-07-24 · 1 min

Oobi and Kako play a game of catch with an imaginary ball.

Episode 4. Peekaboo!
2000-07-24 · 1 min

Oobi, Uma, and Kako play peekaboo by covering and uncovering each other with their palms. Later, they invite the viewers to join in by covering and uncovering the camera.

Episode 5. Tag!
2000-07-24 · 1 min

Oobi, Kako, and Uma play tag.

Episode 6. Slide!
2000-07-24 · 1 min

Oobi wants to slide down the slide, but Uma is scared.

Episode 7. Share Pretzels!
2000-07-31 · 1 min

Oobi is enjoying his bowl of pretzels, until Kako and Uma ask to share.

Episode 8. Watermelon!
2000-07-31 · 1 min

Uma eats a watermelon.

Episode 9. Soup!
2000-07-31 · 1 min

Oobi and Kako give Uma a bowl of soup, but she thinks it’s too hot.

Episode 10. Hot Dog and Ketchup!
2000-07-31 · 1 min

Oobi wants ketchup with his hot dog, but it’s really hard to get out of the bottle!

Episode 11. Empty and Full!
2000-07-31 · 1 min

Uma wants some of Oobi’s orange juice, but his glass is empty. So she drinks the whole pitcher!

Episode 12. Popcorn!
2000-07-31 · 1 min

While waiting for their popcorn snack to finish cooking, Oobi and Kako pretend to be popcorn.

Episode 13. Worm!
2000-08-07 · 1 min

Oobi and Uma find a worm in the garden, but Uma is scared of it.

Episode 14. Apple Picking!
2000-08-07 · 1 min

Uma finds the perfect apple on the tree, but it’s too high for her to grab. So Oobi and Kako help her reach it.

Episode 15. Pretend Wind!
2000-08-07 · 1 min

Oobi and Kako are outside on a windy day, so they pretend to be the wind.

Episode 16. Dig!
2000-08-07 · 1 min

Oobi and Uma dig in the garden.

Episode 17. Hide and Seek!
2000-08-07 · 1 min

Oobi hides behind a sunflower during a game of hide and seek.

Episode 18. Nature!
2000-08-07 · 1 min

Grampu tries to explain what nature is.

Episode 19. Music!
2000-08-14 · 1 min

Oobi and Kako make music by turning a soup can and a bottle into makeshift instruments. Uma joins in by singing along to their rhythm.

Episode 20. Guitar!
2000-08-14 · 1 min

Oobi and Kako have trouble trying to play an acoustic guitar separately. They discover that they need to work as a team to play a tune on it.

Episode 21. Bongo Drums!
2000-08-14 · 1 min

Grampu plays a beat on a pair of bongo drums. Uma wants to play along, but she has trouble matching Grampu's rhythm.

Episode 22. Quiet Read!
2000-08-14 · 1 min

Oobi tries to read a book in peace but is interrupted by Uma, who is listening to loud music. He finds a compromise by giving Uma a pair of headphones.

Episode 23. Clap Hands!
2000-08-14 · 1 min

Uma wants to join when Oobi and Kako pass time by clapping their palms together.

Episode 24. Painting!
2000-08-21 · 1 min

Uma poses for Oobi while he uses finger paints to draw a portrait of her.

Episode 25. Macaroni Jewelry!
2000-08-21 · 1 min

Oobi, Uma, and Kako put on a fashion show with jewelry made from macaroni. Their performance is cut short when Grampu calls them to the kitchen, where he has made bowls of mac and cheese for them.

Episode 26. Paint Shapes!
2000-08-21 · 1 min

Oobi and Kako use sponges to paint different shapes.

Episode 27. Pinch Pot!
2000-08-21 · 1 min

Oobi and Uma make a pinch pot out of clay.

Episode 28. Drawing Game!
2000-08-21 · 1 min

Grampu plays a charades-style drawing game with Oobi. He draws a rabbit and asks Oobi to guess what it is.

Episode 29. Neighborhood Art!
2000-08-21 · 1 min

Oobi makes a model of a neighborhood out of cardboard boxes and paint. He gives Uma a tour of the different buildings, and he helps her sound out the words "library" and "neighborhood."

Episode 30. Toothpaste!
2000-08-28 · 1 min

Oobi and Kako try to open a tube of toothpaste. Just as Oobi realizes the cap is still screwed on, Kako decides to jump on top of it, covering Oobi in toothpaste.

Episode 31. Wet and Dry!
2000-08-28 · 1 min

Grampu uses a big blue towel to dry Uma after her bath. After jumping in and out of the bathtub a few times, Uma decides to splash Grampu and then dries him off.

Episode 32. Bubble Bath!
2000-08-28 · 1 min

Oobi and Kako take a bubble bath. They use bubbles to pretend to be different creatures.

Episode 33. Feelings!
2000-08-28 · 1 min

Oobi plays a game by acting out emotions and inviting the viewers to join him. Uma imitates Oobi's moves behind his back. After the game, she decides to act out the feeling of surprise by jumping and scaring Oobi.

Episode 34. Cake!
2000-08-28 · 1 min

After playing outside in the mud, Oobi and Kako run inside and spot a cake on the counter. Before they can eat it, Grampu tells them to wash up in the sink, so they work together to wash their hands.

Episode 35. Flush!
2000-08-28 · 1 min

Uma thinks the sound of the toilet flushing is funny, which irritates Grampu

Episode 36. On and Off!
2000-09-05 · 1 min

Oobi and Kako are playing with a lawn sprinkler, but become confused when it starts turning off and back on over and over again.

Episode 37. Prince Oobi!
2000-09-05 · 1 min

After Uma builds a sand castle, she crowns Grampu the king and Oobi the prince. But what is Uma?

Episode 38. Bubbles!
2000-09-05 · 1 min

Grampu brings out a bubble wand and soap for Oobi, Uma, and Kako to play with.

Episode 39. Tea!
2000-09-05 · 1 min

Oobi and Uma are setting up a tea party, but they forgot the teapot! What should they do?

Episode 40. Ice Cream!
2000-09-05 · 1 min

Uma asks to share Oobi’s ice cream due to her being really hot.

Episode 41. Water Games!
2000-09-05 · 1 min

Oobi and Kako find a pool, so they play games with the water!

Episode 42. Guess!
2000-09-12 · 1 min

Oobi has something in his box, Kako wants to know what’s inside, so Oobi makes him guess.

Episode 43. Bird!
2000-09-12 · 1 min

Uma finds a bird and tries to make it sing.

Episode 44. Cat!
2000-09-12 · 1 min

Oobi, Kako and Grampu play with a cat.

Episode 45. Puppy!
2000-09-12 · 1 min

Oobi, Uma, and Grampu pretend to be wild animals. Oobi pretends to be a puppy by barking, sniffing, and licking Grampu.

Episode 46. Animal Cookies!
2000-09-12 · 1 min

After Kako brings animal cookies, Oobi asks the audience to pretend to be the animals that shape the cookie.

Episode 47. Itsy Bitsy Spider!
2001-02-05 · 1 min

Kako pretends to be a spider and gives Oobi the idea to sing the song "The Itsy Bitsy Spider".

Episode 48. Toys!
2001-02-05 · 1 min

Uma tries to have fun with her stuffed rabbit, but she is bored. Oobi cheers her up by chasing her rabbit with his toy lizard.

Season 2
26 episodes · 2003
Episode 1. Camp Out!
2003-04-07 · 9 min

Grampu takes Oobi, Uma and Kako camping.

Episode 2. Uma Swing!
2003-04-07 · 9 min

Oobi and Uma visit the playground, where Uma learns how to be careful on a swing.

Episode 3. Uma Bathroom!
2003-04-10 · 9 min

Uma refuses to take a bath after playing in the mud with Oobi and Kako. Grampu chases her through the house and tries to convince her to wash up. Uma eventually climbs into the bathtub and has fun by singing a song about bathtime. Grampu…

Episode 4. Dance Class!
2003-04-08 · 9 min

Oobi and Uma sign up for dance lessons. Their instructor, Tulla, teaches them the importance of practicing. After they master a synchronized dance routine, Tulla throws a disco dance party for them. Grampu feels the beat and joins in.

Episode 5. Kako's Puppy!
2003-04-09 · 9 min

Oobi is excited when Kako asks him to watch his puppy while he's out. Grampu helps Oobi realize that pets are a big responsibility and need to be walked, fed, and washed. After learning how to take care of dogs, Oobi finally gets to play…

Episode 6. Uma's Birthday!
2003-04-11 · 9 min

Oobi, Kako, and Grampu throw Uma a big surprise party for her birthday. They play games, give her presents, and dance in a conga line. After a while, Uma feels overwhelmed when the party becomes more about the games and less about her.…

Episode 7. Asparagus!
2003-04-14 · 9 min

Oobi and Grampu try to get Uma to try asparagus. After their attempts fail, Oobi is able to trick her into tasting it, and she ends up loving it.

Episode 8. Haircut!
2003-04-15 · 9 min

Oobi wakes up with a wild patch of hair on his head. He tries hiding and styling it, but nothing satisfies him. In the end, he and Grampu go to the barbershop. Oobi is able to overcome his fear of getting a haircut and happily returns to…

Episode 9. Grampu Day!
2003-04-19 · 9 min

The kids create their own holiday to celebrate Grampu and each give him a gift. Oobi makes a statue of Grampu out of clay, Kako makes food, and Uma sings a short song. The statue looks nothing like Grampu and the food is disgusting, but…

Episode 10. Make Pizza!
2003-04-08 · 9 min

The kids are a little too eager to help Grampu make pizza, and end up doing everything the wrong way. They throw the dough on top of Grampu and smash tomatoes instead of using tomato sauce. Luckily, the pizza turns out okay, but they…

Episode 11. Showtime!
2003-04-10 · 9 min

Uma wants to be a part of Oobi and Kako's puppet show. They let her help make the costumes, but when she accidentally glues the boys and their props together, they insist that she should just watch. They soon regret their decision when…

Episode 12. Oobi's Car!
2003-04-18 · 9 min

Oobi reluctantly lets Uma play with his favorite model car while he helps Grampu with the sink. When she accidentally breaks one of the wheels off, she tries to repair it herself and ends up damaging more of it with each touch. Oobi gets…

Episode 13. Garden Day!
2003-04-14 · 9 min

Grampu introduces the kids to his favorite pastime, gardening. He teaches them how flowers grow and gives them a seed to plant. They find it boring waiting for their plant to grow, but their patience pays off when it becomes a small sprout.

Episode 14. Piano Lesson!
2003-04-15 · 9 min

Grampu falls in love with Oobi's piano teacher, Inka, when she comes to visit. She teaches Oobi how to play a scale and even lets Grampu show off his piano skills.

Episode 15. Uma Chicken!
2003-04-11 · 9 min

Uma takes Oobi and Kako's farm animal game too far and won't stop pretending that she is a chicken. She wears a chicken costume, pecks at her food, and tries to lay an egg. However, when she meets an actual chicken, she decides that it is…

Episode 16. Sleepover!
2003-04-09 · 9 min

Kako invites Oobi to a sleepover. Uma misses Oobi terribly and is disappointed that she wasn't invited. Grampu does his best to make Uma feel better, but the only thing that works is a phone call and a lullaby from Oobi.

Episode 17. Play Ball!
2003-04-18 · 9 min

Kako becomes frustrated with tee-ball and refuses to play. After Oobi learns the basics of Kako's hand-clapping game, Oobi teaches Kako the fundamentals of tee-ball. Kako gets a hit and Uma is revealed to be a tee-ball natural.

Episode 18. Build Fort!
2003-04-19 · 9 min

Oobi and Kako build forts out of blocks and get into a heated argument over whose is better. They try to one-up each other by bribing Uma, Grampu, and even the viewers to join their respective forts. They eventually make up and combine…

Episode 19. Petting Zoo!
2003-04-20 · 9 min

Grampu takes Oobi and Kako to the petting zoo. The boys are afraid of the horse at first, but they overcome their fear after joining Grampu for a horseback ride and pretending to be cowboys.

Episode 20. New Friend!
2003-11-16 · 9 min

A day at the park with Grampu becomes very special for Oobi when he meets a five-year-old girl named Frieda who looks very different from him. Oobi learns that differences are good and new friends come in many shapes and sizes.

Episode 21. Uma Sick
2003-09-09 · 9 min

Oobi and Kako try to make Uma feel better when she comes down with a fever. They make her a card filled with things she likes and perform a "get-better" dance, but what she really needs is some rest. They decide to sing her a lullaby, and…

Episode 22. Playdate!
2003-09-12 · 9 min

Kako gets jealous when Oobi becomes obsessed with his new pet turtle and forgets about a playdate they planned. Oobi makes every game about the turtle. Oobi realizes how upset Kako is and makes amends with him.

Episode 23. Make Art!
2003-09-08 · 9 min

The kids decide to make art together after seeing Grampu's painting. Kako paints a colorful pattern, Uma creates a circle-themed piece, and Oobi makes a collage.

Episode 24. Rainy Day!
2003-11-16 · 9 min

After the rain spoils their plans, Oobi and Kako reluctantly join Uma to find a rainbow. They cheer up after catching raindrops and splashing in puddles before finally finding a rainbow.

Episode 25. Pretend Circus!
2003-09-09 · 9 min

Oobi, Uma, and Kako are disappointed when they cannot visit the circus because it is too far away. They decide to use their imaginations to create their own pretend circus.

Episode 26. Make Music!
2003-09-08 · 9 min

The kids form their own band and try to find makeshift instruments. Kako blows into a bottle, Uma bangs on a pot, and Oobi claps with Grampu.

Season 3
26 episodes · 2004
Episode 1. Video!
2004-09-06 · 9 min

Oobi and Uma make their own home movie.

Episode 2. Grown-Up!
2004-09-06 · 9 min

Oobi and Kako think grown-ups have cool jobs, so they pretend to be grown-up firefighters, musicians, and businesspeople. Uma plays along but eventually convinces them that kids are cooler.

Episode 3. Shopping!
2004-09-07 · 9 min

Grampu takes Oobi and Kako to Bella's supermarket, where the boys play with the fruit and unintentionally make a mess. Grampu helps them learn to respect other people's property and shows them how to pay for their food.

Episode 4. Uma Dreams!
2004-09-07 · 9 min

Uma wakes up in the middle of the night after having a nightmare. Grampu helps calm her down and teaches Uma how to turn her nightmare into a silly dream.

Episode 5. Chopsticks!
2004-09-08 · 9 min

Grampu takes the children to a Chinese restaurant, where Uma learns how to use chopsticks.

Episode 6. Clean Up!
2004-09-07 · 9 min

Oobi wants to play outside with Uma and Kako, but he has to clean his room first. Uma and Kako sing a song and work together to help him clean up.

Episode 7. Kako Dinner!
2004-09-09 · 9 min

Oobi learns that trying new things is good when he visits Kako's house for dinner.

Episode 8. Sign Language!
2004-09-09 · 9 min

Oobi and Kako meet a deaf girl named Amy at the park. Her mother helps them learn American Sign Language so that they can communicate and play together.

Episode 9. Halloween!
2004-10-25 · 9 min

It is Uma's first time trick-or-treating on Halloween. After Oobi teaches her all of the rituals, Uma takes Kako under her wing and helps him overcome his fear of Halloween.

Episode 10. Checkup!
2004-09-13 · 9 min

Oobi visits his pediatrician's office for a checkup. He is nervous at first, but the doctor's kindness helps puts Oobi at ease.

Episode 11. Uma Trip!
2004-09-13 · 9 min

Oobi, Kako, and Grampu take Uma on a pretend trip throughout the house.

Episode 12. Frieda Friend!
2004-09-09 · 9 min

Frieda invites Oobi to play with her and another foot named Frankie at the park. At first, Oobi does not know how to play with them because they like different games. However, Uma tells him that differences are okay and even points out…

Episode 13. Neighborhood!
2004-09-09 · 9 min

Oobi and Kako build a replica of their neighborhood out of boxes and paint. They give Uma a tour and show her the library, the post office, and the zoo.

Episode 14. Uma Preschool!
2004-09-06 · 9 min

Uma does not want Grampu to leave on her first day of preschool, but ends up having the time of her life when she meets her teacher and some new friends.

Episode 15. Theater!
2004-09-20 · 9 min

Maestru directs a musical performance of "Little Red Riding Hood", staged in the park. Oobi plays the wolf, Uma plays Little Red, Kako plays the mother and grandmother, and Angus steals the show as the woodsman.

Episode 16. Baby!
2004-09-20 · 9 min

Oobi meets a baby named Sophie and her mother, Sheila, at the park. Oobi feeds Sophie, changes her diaper, and rocks her to sleep.

Episode 17. Chez Oobi!
2005-02-11 · 9 min

Grampu prepares a special dinner of spaghetti and meatballs for his date with Inka. Oobi and Kako help by turning the house into an Italian-style restaurant. They turn on soft violin music, act as waiters, and serve fruit tarts for dessert.

Episode 18. Valentine!
2005-02-11 · 9 min

Oobi and Uma follow a trail of hearts to find their mystery valentine, who turns out to be Grampu in a festive heart costume.

Episode 19. Parade!
2004-09-11 · 9 min

The kids put on their own parade after seeing a parade poster. Oobi wears a float costume, Uma becomes a majorette, and Kako dresses as a one-man band.

Episode 20. Babysitter!
2004-09-14 · 9 min

Grampu and Inka go out polka dancing and leave a playful babysitter named Randy in charge of the kids. Uma initially resents Randy, but his silly demeanor eventually wins her over.

Episode 21. Recital!
2004-09-21 · 9 min

Oobi and Angus perform at a piano recital. Oobi is very confident and helps Angus overcome his stage fright. However, when Oobi makes a mistake during his performance, he panics and runs offstage. Kako persuades him to try again, and soon…

Episode 22. Dinosaur!
2004-09-06 · 9 min

Oobi writes a storybook called "The Lost Umasaurus", in which dinosaurs named Oobi-Rex and Dino-Kako help Umasaurus find her way home.

Episode 23. Nature Walk!
2004-09-22 · 9 min

Grampu takes the kids on a nature walk in the park. The highlight of their trip is seeing an eagle fly through the air.

Episode 24. Sing!
2004-09-22 · 9 min

Oobi and Kako decide to join Maestru's singing group after hearing a song called "Yo To Ho!" (based on the classical opera tune "Ride of the Valkyries").

Episode 25. Fishing!
2004-09-15 · 9 min

Grampu takes Oobi fishing. They learn about patience and eventually catch a fish. However, Oobi feels bad for the fish and convinces Grampu that they should set it free.

Episode 26. Superheroes!
2004-10-25 · 9 min

Oobi, Uma, and Kako visit the park and pretend to be superheroes. They pretend to fly around and help people in need. When they find Mrs. Johnson's cat stuck in a tree, they use teamwork to bring her down

Cast by season
Tim Lagasse
Tim Lagasse
Oobi (voice)
Stephanie D'Abruzzo
Stephanie D'Abruzzo
Uma (voice)
Noel MacNeal
Noel MacNeal
Kako (voice)
Tyler Bunch
Tyler Bunch
Grampu (voice)
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