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Dinosaur Train: Big City Dinosaur

Buddy and the Pteranodon family ride the Dinosaur Train, picking up theropod friends including King Cryolophosaurus, as they head for a big Theropod Club Convention in Laramidia, the "Dinosaur Big City"! At the convention, King sings his new song, "Whole Lotta Theropods" to a crowd of adoring dinosaurs!
Length 52:21 Premiere: 04/24/26

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Paulie Pliosaurus/Elmer Visits the Desert - S1 E39

Premiered On: 08/23/2010

The Pteranodons take the train underwater to visit Paulie Pliosaurus, the "T. Rex of the Ocean." The Pteranodon family take their ocean friend Elmer Elasmosaurus to the desert!

  • Sunday July 19, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Sunday July 19, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

An Armored Tail Tale/Pterasaur Flying Club - S1 E33

Premiered On: 11/08/2010

Hank Ankylosaurus visits the Big Pond to scout a Dinoball talent named Eugene Euoplocephalus. Tiny and Shiny practice their flying moves in anticipation of their play-date with Petey Peteinosaurus and Quincy Quetzalcoatlus.

  • Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

Elmer Elasmosaurus/Dinosaur Block Party - S1 E36

Premiered On: 09/28/2010

Buddy is not happy about travelling underwater until he sees spectacular sights under the sea. The Pteranodon family hosts a block party to introduce their new neighbors.

  • Sunday July 26, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Sunday July 26, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

Trains, Submarines and Zeppelins: Part 1/Part 2 - S4 E1

Premiered On: 12/07/2015

When Mr. Pteranodon and Larry go out to the Big Pond to find some red platanoids for the Winter Solstice Celebration, they accidentally miss the last train home.

  • Saturday August 1, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Saturday August 1, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

Stop and Smell the Flowers/Moms' Campout - S4 E6

Premiered On: 03/09/2016

Mom takes Tiny, Buddy, and Don on a super secret daytrip to Qianzhousaurus Pond. Mrs. Pteranodon organizes a "Moms' Campout" with other moms and kids in the neighborhood.

  • Sunday August 2, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Sunday August 2, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

Rollin' on the Riverboat: Part One/Rollin' on the Riverboat: Part Two - S4 E9

Premiered On: 03/07/2016

The whole Pteranodon Family takes a rollicking adventure on the Dinosaur Train Riverboat! Grandpa Pteranodon tells Buddy about the Legend of Admiral Globidens.

  • Saturday August 8, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Saturday August 8, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

Nest Swap/The Herd is the Word - S4 E5

Premiered On: 03/08/2016

The Pteranodon Family decides to take a little vacation and swap nests with a family of pterosaurs. Tank Triceratops is excited to show Buddy, Tiny, Shiny, and Don his favorite picnic spot, but it is overrun with a whole herd of Triceratops.

  • Sunday August 9, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Sunday August 9, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

Crystal and King Benefit Concert: Part One and Two - S4 E10

Premiered On: 04/25/2016

When Crystal and the King go for a trip to the Big Pond, they learn that it's being recklessly overfished!

  • Saturday August 15, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Saturday August 15, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

Junior Conductor Jamboree/Troodon Train Day - S1 E40

Premiered On: 05/06/2011

The kids ride the Dinosaur Train from one end of the line to the other, through all three Time Periods. Buddy and Tiny help King Cryolophosaurus overcome his stage fright before a concert.

  • Sunday August 16, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Sunday August 16, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS
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Carla Cretoxyrhina/Train Trouble - S1 E37

  • Saturday July 18, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Saturday July 18, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

Great Big Stomping Dinosaur Feet!/Diamond Anniversary - S1 E34

  • Sunday July 12, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Sunday July 12, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

The Amazing Michelinoceras Brothers/Dads' Day Out - S1 E38

  • Saturday July 11, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Saturday July 11, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

Rollin' on the Riverboat: Part One/Rollin' on the Riverboat: Part Two - S4 E9

  • Sunday July 5, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Sunday July 5, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

The Good Mom/Hornucopia - S1 E35

  • Saturday July 4, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Saturday July 4, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

Dinosaur Train Submarine: A Sea Turtle Tale/Rocket Train - S2 E26

  • Sunday June 28, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Sunday June 28, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

Dinosaur Train Submarine: Maisie Mosasaurus/Date Night - S2 E25

  • Saturday June 27, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Saturday June 27, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

Father's Day - S5 E8

  • Sunday June 21, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Sunday June 21, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS

The Wing Kings/The Big Mud Pit - S1 E31

  • Saturday June 20, 2026 6:30 am ET on KETKIDS
  • Saturday June 20, 2026 5:30 am CT on KETKIDS
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