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The Magic School Bus

7.719944 seasonsTV-YTV SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & FantasyFamily

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

DirectorCharles E. Bastien
ProducersVince Commisso·Clive Smith

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Meets Molly Cule
Sep 13, 1997 8.0
E2
Cracks a Yolk
Sep 20, 1997 7.0
E3
Goes to Mussel Beach
Sep 27, 1997 7.0
E4
Goes on Air
Oct 4, 1997 7.0
E5
Gets Swamped
Oct 11, 1997 7.0
E6
Goes Cellular
Oct 18, 1997 7.5
E7
Sees Stars
Oct 25, 1997 7.5
E8
Gains Weight
Nov 1, 1997 8.0
E9
Makes a Stink
Nov 8, 1997 7.0
E10
Gets Charged
Nov 15, 1997 8.0
E11
Gets Programmed
Nov 22, 1997 7.0
E12
In the City
Nov 29, 1997 7.0
E13
Takes a Dive
Dec 6, 1997 7.0

Cast · Directed by Charles E. Bastien

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

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The Magic School Bus — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Magic School Bus?

The Magic School Bus is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Paramount Plus Premium in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is The Magic School Bus on Netflix?

Yes — The Magic School Bus is available on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is The Magic School Bus on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Magic School Bus is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch The Magic School Bus for free?

The Magic School Bus is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV in United States.

How many seasons are in The Magic School Bus?

The Magic School Bus has 4 seasons in total (52 episodes). The series concluded in 1997.

Are all episodes of The Magic School Bus out yet?

Yes — all 52 episodes across 4 seasons of The Magic School Bus are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of The Magic School Bus?

No — The Magic School Bus ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.

Is The Magic School Bus based on a book?

Yes — The Magic School Bus is based on a book or novel.