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Bunk'd

Bunk'd is an American comedy television series created by Pamela Eells O'Connell.

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

Bunk'd is an American comedy television series created by Pamela Eells O'Connell. It premiered on Disney Channel on July 31, 2015, as a spin-off of Jessie, and followed the Ross siblings at Camp Kikiwaka in Maine. The series aired until August 2, 2024 and became the longest-running live-action series in Disney Channel history.

Premise

The series follows the Ross siblings as they spend summers at Camp Kikiwaka in Maine after leaving New York City. Early episodes center on their adjustment to camp life and their relationships with counselors and fellow campers.

Production and broadcast

Bunk'd was created by Pamela Eells O'Connell and aired on Disney Channel. Sources identify its run as starting in 2015 and ending in 2024, with seven seasons produced.

Cast and characters

The original cast included Peyton List as Emma Ross, Karan Brar as Ravi Ross, Skai Jackson as Zuri Ross, and Miranda May as Lou. Other early recurring characters included Xander, Tiffany, and Jorge.

Reception and legacy

The series is widely described as a long-running Disney Channel comedy and a notable spinoff of Jessie. Later sources identify it as the network's longest-running live-action series.

Key facts

  • Bunk'd is a Disney Channel comedy series created by Pamela Eells O'Connell.
  • It began as a spin-off of Jessie, focusing on Emma, Ravi, and Zuri Ross at Camp Kikiwaka.
  • The series premiered on July 31, 2015, and ended on August 2, 2024.
  • Miranda May appeared throughout the series' run, while Peyton List, Karan Brar, and Skai Jackson appeared in the early seasons.
  • The show ran for 7 seasons and 161 episodes.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know the series through Disney Channel and Disney+ availability in Canada, where it is listed on Disney+ with the title BUNK'D.[8]

Frequently asked questions

What is Bunk'd about?
It follows the Ross siblings as they spend summers at Camp Kikiwaka in Maine and adjust to camp life with counselors and other campers.
Is Bunk'd a spin-off?
Yes. It is a spin-off of Jessie.
When did Bunk'd premiere?
It premiered on July 31, 2015.
When did Bunk'd end?
It ended on August 2, 2024.
How many seasons and episodes does Bunk'd have?
The series ran for 7 seasons and 161 episodes.
Where is Bunk'd set?
It is set primarily at Camp Kikiwaka in Maine.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunk'd
    Supports: Creator, original run, spin-off status, and overall series description.
  2. Disney+ — https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-139507fa-07d2-43ca-8991-370d5306989d
    Supports: Premise, genre, creator, and release years.
  3. Disney D23 — https://d23.com/a-to-z/bunkd-television/
    Supports: Premise, original cast, network premiere date, and setting.
  4. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/show/bunkd/umc.cmc.12q0t7erqujobfcit1dnnnjpt
    Supports: Premise and series description.
  5. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80072207
    Supports: Genre and cast listing.
  6. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4591680/faq/
    Supports: Season and episode counts, premiere date, end date, and runtime.
  7. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/bunkd
    Supports: Spin-off status, premise, premiere date, and network.
  8. Apple TV Canada — https://tv.apple.com/ca/show/bunkd/umc.cmc.12q0t7erqujobfcit1dnnnjpt
    Supports: Canadian availability context.