

The Magic School Bus
“Seat belts, everyone!”
An eccentric schoolteacher takes her class on wondrous educational field trips with the help of a magical school bus.
Where to watch The Magic School Bus in United States
Click a service to open The Magic School Bus there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Magic School Bus streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Netflix Kids | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads, Hoopla | — |
| Australia | Hoopla, Tubi TV | — |
About The Magic School Bus
The Magic School Bus is a 1994 English-language animation, sci-fi & fantasy and family series created by Bruce Degen and Joanna Cole. The cast is led by Lily Tomlin, Max Beckford, Daniel DeSanto. It spans 4 seasons and 52 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium.
The Magic School Bus was produced by South Carolina Educational Television, Scholastic Productions, and Nelvana and made in Canada and United States of America. It was first aired on September 10, 1994, and carries a TV-Y certification.
- Director
- Charles E. Bastien
- Created by
- Bruce Degen, Joanna Cole
- First aired
- September 10, 1994
- Last aired
- December 6, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-Y
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (52 episodes)
- Network
- PBS Kids
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Production
- South Carolina Educational Television, Scholastic Productions, Nelvana
The Magic School Bus cast & crew
The Magic School Bus was created by Bruce Degen and Joanna Cole.
The cast features Lily Tomlin as Ms. Frizzle (voice), Max Beckford as Tim (voice), Daniel DeSanto as Carlos (voice), Stuart Stone as Ralphie (voice), Amos Crawley as Arnold (voice), and Erica Luttrell as Keesha (voice).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Vince Commisso and Clive Smith.
Is The Magic School Bus worth watching?
The Magic School Bus holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 134 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation series.
With 4 seasons and 52 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy animation, sci-fi & fantasy, and family, The Magic School Bus is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Magic School Bus
In United States, you can stream The Magic School Bus on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Netflix Kids, and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Magic School Bus

Lily Tomlin
Ms. Frizzle (voice)

Max Beckford
Tim (voice)

Daniel DeSanto
Carlos (voice)

Stuart Stone
Ralphie (voice)

Amos Crawley
Arnold (voice)

Erica Luttrell
Keesha (voice)

Lisa Yamanaka
Wanda (voice)

Tara Meyer
Dorothy Ann (voice)
Maia Filar
Phoebe (voice)

Malcolm-Jamal Warner
The Producer (voice)
The Magic School Bus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Magic School Bus in United States?
The Magic School Bus is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Netflix Kids in United States.
▸Is The Magic School Bus on Netflix?
Yes — The Magic School Bus is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Magic School Bus in?
The Magic School Bus is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Magic School Bus are there?
The Magic School Bus has 4 seasons with 52 episodes in total.
▸What is The Magic School Bus rated?
The Magic School Bus is rated TV-Y. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 134 ratings.











