Watch Care Bears: Classic Series

1986
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The Care Bears: Classic Series is an animated children's show that originally aired on ABC from September 13, 1986 to December 4, 1988. Created by American Greetings, the show centers around a group of colorful bears who each have a unique power based on their belly badge.

In every episode, the Care Bears use their powers to spread love and happiness across the world and thwart the plans of their nemesis, the evil No Heart. The show features a cast of lovable characters such as Cheer Bear, Tenderheart Bear, Grumpy Bear, and Funshine Bear, among others.

The animation in the show is bright, colorful, and vibrant, perfectly complementing the show's cheerful and positive themes. Each episode is filled with catchy songs, heartwarming moments, and important life lessons for young viewers.

Apart from their signature powers, the bears are also known for their iconic heart symbols, which adorn everything from their fur to their vehicles. The Care Bears have become cultural icons over the years, and their positive message has resonated with children and adults alike.

One of the standout aspects of the show is its emphasis on morality and values. Each episode presents a moral lesson that children can learn from, such as the importance of sharing, being kind to others, and embracing one's differences. The Care Bears' mission is to spread love and acceptance to everyone they encounter, and this message is at the heart of the show.

The show's popularity led to several spin-off series, movies, and merchandise, cementing the Care Bears as a beloved franchise for generations of fans. Despite its age, the show's timeless themes and lovable characters have ensured that it remains a favorite among children and adults alike.

In terms of characters, the Care Bears are each distinct and memorable in their own way. Tenderheart Bear, the leader of the Care Bears, is kind and compassionate, always putting others before himself. Cheer Bear is bubbly and upbeat, using her energy to uplift those around her. Funshine Bear is playful and adventurous, always up for a good time. Grumpy Bear, as his name suggests, is a bit more reserved, but also has a heart of gold.

No Heart, the show's villain, is a dark and foreboding figure who seeks to spread misery and despair across the world. His evil schemes often involve capturing the Care Bears or stealing their powers, but he is always foiled by the bears' teamwork and determination.

The show's legacy has continued to this day, with new iterations of the franchise still being produced for modern audiences. But for many, the classic series from ABC will always hold a special place in their hearts as a source of joy, love, and positivity.

Care Bears: Classic Series is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (49 episodes). The series first aired on September 13, 1986.

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49. Care Bears Nutcracker Part 3

November 7, 2006

The fate of Toyland rests in the hands of the Care Bears, their friends and Nutcracker as they make their stand in a final confrontation with the evil Vizier.

48. Care Bears Nutcracker Part 2

November 7, 2006

As the Care Bears, their newfound friends and the Nutcracker, journey through Toyland, the evil Vizier tries to stop them at all cost.

47. Care Bears Nutcracker Part 1

November 7, 2006

The Care Bears meet a girl named Anna, her little brother Peter and the Nutcracker as they find out Toyland has been taken over by the evil Vizier.

46. Songfellow Strum and His Magic Train - Music Video

October 29, 1988

Excitement runs high as the Care Bears attend a music concert with the singing minstrel. The Care Bears visit with a singing minstrel in the enchanting town of Musicland.

45. The Fabulous Safety Game - A Rhyme in Time

October 22, 1988

Grumpy hosts a new quiz game where contestants Hugs, Tugs and Mrs. Beastly tell us what they know about safety. While Grams reads Hugs and Tugs safety rhymes, the Cubs daydream and act out their own versions of what they've heard.

44. It's Raining, It's Boring - A Day Without Tugs

October 15, 1988

On a rainy day, Hugs and Tugs overcome the Beast of Boredom by finding lots of exciting things to do. With Tugs sick in bed, Hugs spends a fun filled day doing many activities with her newfound friend - her own shadow.

43. Bad Luck Friday - Food Frolics

October 8, 1988

Brave Heart must overcome his superstitions on Friday the 13th and save the other Care Bears who are lost in the jungle. The Care Bears are baffled when a usually friendly dinosaur turns mysteriously hostile and starts wrecking their garden.

42. Tugs the Brave - Coconut Crazy

October 1, 1988

Little Tugs tries to be like his hero Brave Heart but realizes he'd rather be himself when he confronts a dangerous dinosaur. Brave Heart doesn't think much of Bright Heart's zany inventions but soon changes his tune when one of them saves Cavetown.

41. Grumpy's Little Friend - One Million C.B.

September 24, 1988

Grumpy wants to see his little dinosaur friend again but has more to contend with when Shreeky and Beastly attack Cavetown and only he can defend it. Hugs and Tugs learn it is wrong to lie when as a result Brave Heart and Grams are captured by the evil No Heart Saurus!

40. The Secret of the Box - The Frozen Forest

September 17, 1988

Trouble abounds when the crew of the S.S. Friendship become obsessed with opening a box to be delivered to an alien planet. The crew of the S.S. Friendship is in big trouble when Beastly and Shreeky plan to use a freezing ray and turn them into ice.

39. King of the Moon - On Duty

September 10, 1988

Brave Heart believes he's not needed by his crew and becomes the King Of the Moon but soon learns they need him after all. Treat Heart learns there is a time to work and time to play when because of her, Shreeky captures Hugs and Tugs.

38. Cheer Bear's Chance - A Hungry Little Guy

September 3, 1988

Cheer must prove herself to the rest of the crew when Beastly and Shreeky attack the S.S. Friendship. Beastly and Shreeky place an alien on board the S. S. Friendship to create havoc among the crew members so they can take over.

37. The Thing That Came to Stay - The Space Bubbles

August 27, 1988

A wild animal Cheer brings aboard the S.S. Friendship creates so much trouble that she soon learns animals should remain in the wild.When the Care Bears help a marooned space clown, Grumpy unfortunately gets the brunt of the Clown's practical jokes.

36. Grams Cooking Corner - The Care Bear Book of Facts and Fables

August 20, 1988

Grams Bear shows everyone how to bake gingerbread cookies with help from Hugs, Tugs and that ever meddling Mr. Beastly. The Care Bears host a fascinating potpourri of cooking trivia and yummy recipes that children can do themselves.

35. The Care Bear Exercise Show - The Care-A-Lot Games

August 13, 1988

Champ Bear hosts an exercise variety program complete with warm-up aerobics and many helpful fitness tips. Brave Heart hosts a light-hearted look at a variety of children's games with that cheating duo Beastly And Shreeky competing as well.

34. The Most Ancient Gift - Ski Trouble

August 6, 1988

In this tale of ancient Egypt, Beastly and Shreeky try to break the friendship between two neighboring countries by stealing a precious gift. When Bright Heart goes skiing by himself, Beastly and Shreeky try to capture him.

33. The Mystery of the Phantom - Under the Bigtop

July 30, 1988

Grams recounts how a group of Care Bears overcome their fears to fix up an old theater haunted by a mysterious Phantom. Brave Heart and Grumpy help a small boy be part of the circus unaware that evil duo Beastly and Shreeky are out to trap them.

32. Doctor Brightenstein's Monster - The Care Fair Scare

July 23, 1988

Gram tells the story of how Dr. Brightenstein creates a friendly monster who is misunderstood by the inhabitants of a small town. The Care Bears organize a fair to cheer children up and make them happy but Shreeky and Beastly are determined to destroy it.

31. The Fountain of Youth - Treat Heart Baba and the Two Thieves

July 16, 1988

Champ is eager to find the fountain of youth but learns from an elderly Brave Heart that there's nothing wrong with growing old. In this Arabian tale of adventure, little Treat Heart Baba overcomes her forgetfulness and saves Badgag from evil thieves.

30. The Perils of the Pyramid - Bedtime for Care-A-Lot

July 9, 1988

Hugs and Tugs teach gung-ho archeologist Brave Heart to look before you leap as they enter a booby trapped pyramid. Bedtime Bear is the only one who can save the other Care Bears who have been put to sleep by No Heart's magical sleeping sand.

29. The Pirate Treasure - Grin and Bear It

July 2, 1988

Beastly takes Champ and Treat Heart prisoner on the high seas and Hugs and Tugs try to save them with the help of a pirate. When No Heart banishes Beastly, he tries to join the Care Bears but discovers being a good guy is more than he can stand.

28. Beautiful Dreamer - The Show Must Go On - The Care Bears Carneys

June 25, 1988

Grams tells a story of a broadway star who gives a young washer woman the confidence to go on-stage and perform in a show. Beastly and Shreeky trick the Care Bears away from their work and into a carnival they've set up as a trap to capture them.

27. The Turnabout - Cheer of the Jungle

June 18, 1988

When some of the Care Bears exchange jobs, they learn that doing the other person's job isn't as easy as they thought it was going to be!! In this caring tale, Cheer, a city girl, visits Champ in the jungle but soon learns not to judge something by looks alone.

26. Caring for Spring

June 11, 1988

When Mother Nature is captured by the Witch of Winter, Hugs and Tugs go to rescue her so she can bring spring back to Nursery Rhyme School.

25. The Showdown

June 4, 1988

The Care Bears try to help a young rodeo boy learn that how you feel about yourself is what really counts.

24. The Lost Gift - Heart's Wish

May 28, 1988

In this caring tale, Grams tells Hugs and Tugs how a magical apple tree fed an entire village until greed destroyed it. When Lotsa Heart helps a unicorn, he is granted three wishes with unexpected results.

23. The Factory of Uncaring

May 21, 1988

Champ shirks his duty of guarding the Caring Meter giving No Heart a perfect opportunity to cover a town with uncaring smoke.

22. No Business Like Snow Business

May 14, 1988

Champ helps a young skier named Danny regain his confidence on the slopes while Beastly and Shreeky try to capture Champ.

21. Hearts at Sea

May 7, 1988

Grams tell a story of an adventurous young girl aboard a sailing ship who sets out to prove that girls can do things as will as boys can.

20. Care Bear Town of Parade

April 30, 1988

Beastly tricks Cheer into buying a car which he's built for the specific purpose of destroying the Parade and Care Bear Town!

19. The Caring Crystals - The Best Way to Make Friends

October 31, 1987

Grumpy is the only one who can save the day when No Heart unleashes his evil bubbles of uncaring on a village. Treat Heart sets out to make a video about how to make friends but ends up losing all her friends by constantly laughing at them.

18. Grumpy the Clumsy - The Purple Chariot

October 24, 1987

In Grams' exciting caring tale, Viking Grumpy persists in overcoming his clumsiness when he confronts a Giant Sea Serpent. Grams teaches Hugs and Tugs the value of learning from your mistakes with a tale of Champ Bear and a great chariot race.

17. The Two Princesses - The Cloud Monster

October 17, 1987

Treat Heart and Cheer learn to appreciate each other and work together when they are confronted by an evil Two Headed Monster. Bright Heart learns the value of teamwork when a cloud monster, created by No Heart, starts to eat the Care Bears' home.

16. Desert Gold - The Gift of Caring

October 10, 1987

Hugs and Tugs try to help Brave Heart stop Beastly and Shreeky from getting a map, which will lead them to a valley of gold. Cheer Bear and a young girl named Carole learn the importance of asking for help when they take on a job that is too big for them.

15. Bright Heart's Bad Day - The Magic Lamp

October 3, 1987

The Care Bear Family's Annual Picnic turns into a disaster for Bright Heart when he tries to become someone he's not. In this caring tale, Grams tells the exciting Arabian adventure of how Champ must find a magic lamp in the city of Baghdad.

14. The Wrath of Shreeky

September 26, 1987

The Care Bears help a young girl try to stop Shreeky's plan to turn the Forest of Feelings into a gnarled wasteland.

13. The Cloud of Uncaring

December 6, 1986

The Care Bears try to help a boy named Dale not knowing that No Heart is planning to unleash a 'Cloud of Uncaring' on the world.

12. Order on the Court - The All Powerful Mr. Beastly

November 29, 1986

The Care Bear Cousins finally have a chance to win the annual basketball game, that is if Lotsa Heart doesn't blow it. Beastly uses No Heart's broken amulet to try and capture Tender Heart and Brave Heart while they are on a caring call.

11. Grams Bear's Thanksgiving

November 22, 1986

The evil'Sour Sam the Pie Man' is out to ruin Thanksgiving with his 'Crabby Apple Pies' and only the Care Bears can stop him.

10. Birthday Bear's Blues

November 15, 1986

When the Care Bears forget Birthday Bear's birthday, they become trapped in a maze by No Heart.

9. The Long Lost Care Bears

November 8, 1986

Two long lost Care Bears are found and brought to Care-A-Lot not realizing that their old home has been hit by disaster.

8. Bravest of the Brave

November 1, 1986

Brave Heart and a boy try to stop Dr. Fright, No Heart's evil accomplice who plans to trap the Care Bears in a deserted carnival.

7. The Camp out - I, Robot Heart

October 25, 1986

The Care Bears and Cousins go camping and find themselves in big trouble when they run into a Swamp Monster. Bright Heart and Grumpy try to help a 'heartless' robot, not realizing Beastly is trying to capture him as a gift for No Heart.

6. The Big Star Round-Up

October 18, 1986

No Heart unleashes a terrible Demon to try and destroy the Care Bears as they drive a herd of helpless little stars to Big Star Point.

5. Lost at Sea - the Sleeping Giant

October 11, 1986

When Hugs and Tugs accidentally set the Cloud Clipper adrift, Beastly tries to make sure the Cubs get lost forever. Hugs and Tugs are out playing when they stumble upon a giant who befriends them.

4. Home Sweet Homeless

October 4, 1986

Proud Heart gets a present unknowingly from No Heart which floods the Care Bear Cousins out of house and home.

3. The Great Race

September 20, 1986

Beastly tricks his way in the annual Care Bear Obstacle Race in hopes of being crowned King of Care-A-Lot for a day!

2. Grumpy's Three Wishes

September 20, 1986

Grumpy helps a boy named Alvin gain confidence and must build up his own as he accepts the challenge to fight No Heart and save Care-A-Lot!

1. Care-A-Lot's Birthday

September 13, 1986

The Care Bears live in a faraway place up in the clouds called Care-a-Lot, which constitutes a part of the Kingdom of Caring. With the help of the Cousins and their Buddies, they go all around the world on Missions in Caring whilst Evil villains such as Professor Coldheart, and Lord No Heart, try to thwart their plans.

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Care Bears: Classic Series is available for streaming on the ABC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Care Bears: Classic Series on demand at and Tubi TV.