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Bernard 2006

★ 5.6/10 · 50 votes TV-Y AnimationKidsComedyFamily 8 seasons · 417 eps Ended
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What is Bernard?

Bernard is an animated television series composed of short three‑minute episodes that follow the adventures of a curious polar bear named Bernard. The program is a co‑production involving Korean, Spanish and French partners and presents its humor through slapstick situations in which the mute bear, who only emits unintelligible noises, explores various settings.

Type
TV series
Year
2006
Status
Ended
Episodes
417
First aired
Dec 18, 2006
Last aired
Dec 16, 2024
Original language
KO
Origin
FR, KR
Networks
M6, EBS 1
Genres
Animation, Kids, Comedy, Family
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Overview

Bernard is an animated television series composed of short three‑minute episodes that follow the adventures of a curious polar bear named Bernard. The program is a co‑production involving Korean, Spanish and French partners and presents its humor through slapstick situations in which the mute bear, who only emits unintelligible noises, explores various settings. A recurring cast of supporting characters includes the penguins Lloyd and Eva, the lizard Zack, the chihuahua Goliat, the infant Sam, the dog Pilot, the porcupine Pokey and a figure of Santa Claus. Episodes typically conclude with Bernard being knocked unconscious or seriously injured after his misadventures. In South Korea the series is known as Backkom, while in Spain it is called Berni. Production companies listed for the series are BRB Internacional, EBS

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Should you watch it?

“A curious polar bear experiences a series of slapstick mishaps in this animated short series.”

Reasons to watch
  • brief three-minute episodes
  • colorful cast of characters
Keep in mind
  • frequent slapstick violence
  • lack of spoken dialogue

Watch it if you enjoy wordless, physical comedy featuring animal characters.

The series features frequent slapstick humor where the main character is often injured or knocked unconscious.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 52 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 53 episodes
Season 3 · 52 episodes
Season 4 · 52 episodes
Season 5 · 52 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who is the main character?

The main character is a polar bear named Bernard.

Does the main character speak?

Bernard does not speak and only makes unintelligible noises.

How long are the episodes?

Each episode is three minutes long.

Who are the supporting characters?

Supporting characters include penguins, a lizard, a chihuahua, a baby, a dog, a porcupine, and Santa Claus.

What is the format of the show?

The show consists of a series of animated shorts.