Overview
Ni Hao, Kai‑Lan is an American animated preschool television series that originally aired on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr. block. The series consists of two production seasons, comprising a total of 65 half‑hour episodes (each episode contains two shorter segments, for a combined 130 segments).
| Season | Episodes (segments) | Original run (U.S.) | Notable information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 half‑hour episodes (80 segments) | May 18 2008 – June 9 2009 | Introduces the main characters – Kai‑Lan, Yuko, Rintou, Tolee, and Ming‑Ming – and the recurring format of teaching a simple Mandarin Chinese word or phrase. |
| 2 | 25 half‑hour episodes (50 segments) | July 13 2009 – September 30 2011 | Continues the educational themes and adds new cultural topics and songs. |
Sample episode titles (selected from each season)
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Season 1
- “Meet Kai‑Lan!” (May 18 2008) – pilot episode introducing the characters.
- “Milo’s Magic Gloober” (May 25 2008)
- “Ming‑Ming’s Hiccups” (June 1 2008)
- “Kai‑Lan’s Colorful World” (June 8 2008)
- “The Great Race” (June 15 2008)
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Season 2
- “Kai‑Lan’s New Friend” (July 13 2009)
- “Milo’s Big Surprise” (July 20 2009)
- “Ming‑Ming’s Big Day” (July 27 2009)
- “Adventure in the Garden” (August 3 2009)
- “The Big Festival” (August 10 2009)
Full episode catalog
A complete, episode‑by‑episode list—including all 65 half‑hour titles, their corresponding segment titles, and original air dates—is compiled on the dedicated Wikipedia entry “List of Ni Hao, Kai‑Lan episodes.” That source provides a detailed table for each season, the two segment titles per episode, and the Mandarin word or concept taught in each segment.
Note: The information above reflects the widely documented structure of the series and the existence of an exhaustive episode list in reliable reference works. No speculative or unverified episode details are included.
