The Magic School Bus (1994)

Kernel Score: 81% · 125 ratings

Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family, Action & Adventure, Kids

First aired: 1994-09-10

Seasons: 4 · 52 episodes

Where to watch The Magic School Bus

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

An eccentric schoolteacher takes her class on wondrous educational field trips with the help of a magical school bus.

The Magic School Bus parents' guide: all ages

Parents need to know that this is an educational children's show about science field trips with no concerning content.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-Y rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Lily Tomlin as Ms. Frizzle (voice)
  • Daniel DeSanto as Carlos (voice)
  • Stuart Stone as Ralphie (voice)
  • Erica Luttrell as Keesha (voice)
  • Lisa Yamanaka as Wanda (voice)
  • Tara Meyer as Dorothy Ann (voice)
  • Maia Filar as Phoebe (voice)
  • Malcolm-Jamal Warner as The Producer (voice)
  • Max Beckford as Tim (voice)
  • Amos Crawley as Arnold (voice)

The Magic School Bus FAQ

Is The Magic School Bus good?

The Magic School Bus has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 125 audience ratings.

Where can I watch The Magic School Bus?

In the US you can stream The Magic School Bus on Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+ and Peacock, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and Tubi and buy it from Prime Video.

Is The Magic School Bus OK for kids?

The Magic School Bus is rated TV-Y. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that this is an educational children's show about science field trips with no concerning content.

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