Care Bears, the original television series, aired in the United States and Canada between 1985 and 1988 (with two specials broadcast prior to the regular run). Episodes aired on ABC in the United States, on Global (ATV & ASN in Atlantic Canada) in Canada, and also in broadcast syndication. The series is based on the American Greetings franchise of the same name.

Series overview

Atkinson Film-Arts specials (1983–84) In 1983, Atkinson Film-Arts of Ottawa produced the first two Care Bears specials.

DIC series (1985) DIC Enterprises produced an 11-episode series, which aired in 1985. Takes place after The Care Bears Movie.

Nelvana series (1986–88)

The Care Bears Family, co-produced by Toronto's Nelvana studio, premiered on September 13, 1986 on ABC in the U.S and on September 12, 1988 on Global Television Network. It's a soft reboot of the franchise with Care Bear Cousins are retconned to be grow together with Care Bears.

Season 1 (1986) Takes place after Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation.

Season 2 (1987) Takes place after The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland.

Season 3 (1988)

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