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Bubble Guppies

Bubble Guppies is an American animated preschool television series created by Jonny Belt and Robert Scull for Nickelodeon.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bubble Guppies is an American animated preschool television series created by Jonny Belt and Robert Scull for Nickelodeon. It combines musical, sketch comedy, and educational elements and follows a group of merperson preschoolers in an underwater setting. The series first premiered in 2011 and ended its original run in 2023.

Premise

The series follows a group of merperson preschoolers who attend school and explore everyday topics through music, stories, and imaginative adventures in an underwater setting.

Production

Bubble Guppies was created by Jonny Belt and Robert Scull and developed with Janice Burgess for Nickelodeon. It is produced with 3D animation software.

Broadcast history

The show premiered in 2011 and ran for six seasons, with its original run ending in 2023. It aired on Nickelodeon and is associated with Nick Jr. programming for preschool audiences.

Characters

The main ensemble includes Molly, Gil, Goby, Deema, Oona, Nonny, and later Zooli. The characters are presented as classmates in an underwater preschool environment.

Key facts

  • The series is set in an underwater world and centres on preschool-age merperson characters.
  • It was created by Jonny Belt and Robert Scull and developed with Janice Burgess.
  • The show premiered on Nickelodeon on January 24, 2011, and ended its original run on June 30, 2023.
  • The series uses 3D animation software.
  • It is designed as an educational program for young children.
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Canadian context

Bubble Guppies aired in Canada through Nickelodeon-branded preschool television distribution and is also relevant to Canadian families through children's streaming and broadcast availability, though the series is primarily an American production.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bubble Guppies?
Bubble Guppies is an animated preschool television series about merperson children who learn through music, play, and imaginative school-day adventures.
Who created Bubble Guppies?
The series was created by Jonny Belt and Robert Scull.
When did Bubble Guppies first air?
It premiered on Nickelodeon on January 24, 2011.
When did the original run end?
Its original run ended on June 30, 2023.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters include Molly, Gil, Goby, Deema, Oona, Nonny, and Zooli.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_Guppies
    Supports: Creation, premise, premiere date, original run dates, character list, and genre.
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_Guppies
    Supports: Basic identification as an American animated musical children's series, premiere date, and end of run.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Bubble_Guppies_episodes
    Supports: Episode-run timeline and end date.