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| name                     = Caillou
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| show_name_2              = Caillou's New Adventures {{noitalic|(revival series)}}
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| creator                  = '''Original series:'''<br />Hélène Desputeaux<br>Christine L'Heureux<br />'''<!--Second and r-->Revived series:'''<br />[[WildBrain]]
| based_on                 = '''Original series:''' <br />''[[Caillou (book series)|Caillou book series]]'' by [[Hélène Desputeaux]]
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| opentheme                = I'm Caillou!
| endtheme                 = I'm Caillou! (Insturmental)
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| country                  = Canada<br>South Africa
| language                 = Canadian English<br>Canadian French
| num_seasons              = 5
| num_episodes             = 92
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| company                  = '''Original series'''<br />CINAR (Seasons 1-3)<br />[[Cookie Jar Entertainment]] (Seasons 4-5)<br />[[Clockwork Zoo]] (Season 5)<br />'''Revival series'''<br />[[WildBrain]]
| distributor              = CINAR (1997-2003)<br />Cookie Jar Entertainment (2006-2011) (Original series)<br />[[WildBrain]] (Revival series)
| channel                  = '''Original series:'''<br />[[Télétoon]] (Seasons 1-4, French)<br />[[Cartoon Network (Canadian TV channel|Teletoon]] (Seasons 1-4, English)<br />[[Treehouse TV]] (Season 5)
<br />'''Revived series:'''<br />[[YouTube]]
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| first_aired              = '''Original series:'''<br />{{start date|1997|9|15}} –<br />{{end date|2010|09|23}}<br />'''Revival series:'''<br />{{start date|2016|11|24}}
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| website                  = http://www.caillou.com/
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'''''Caillou''''' is an [[Canada|Canadian]] [[children's television series|children's]] [[animated]] [[television program|television series]] based on a [[Caillou (book series)|series of books of the same name]] by [[writer]][[Christine L'Heureux]] and [[illustrator]] Hélène Desputeaux.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.raav.org/last-2005-caillou-agreement-made-public-0|title=At last, the 2005 Caillou agreement is made public RAAV|website=www.raav.org|access-date=2020-04-17|archive-date=2016-03-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160327161402/http://www.raav.org/last-2005-caillou-agreement-made-public-0|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ledevoir.com/culture/451948/livres-de-caillou-une-entente-secrete-datant-de-2005-a-propos|title=L’entente secrète de 2005 dévoilée|website=Le Devoir|language=fr|access-date=2020-04-17}}</ref> Caillou was first voiced by Bryn McAuley, then [[Jaclyn Linetsky]]. Due to the death of Linetsky in 2003, she was replaced with Annie Bovaird.

==About the program==
The seriesis about a young boy named Caillou who lives with his mother Doris, his father Boris, his little sister Rosie and his pet cat Gilbert. Mr. Hinkle lives next door to Caillou's house. 

Caillou was 4 years old and wore a white shirt in season 1. Later, he wore a yellow shirt in season 2, 3, 4, anc 5. In season 4 and 5, Caillou started going to preschool. Many parents have criticized the series, due to Caillou's behavior. The series was given a web series called ''Caillou's New Adventures'' in 2016. In July 2022, [[NBCUniversal]] announced that ''Caillou'' will be revived on [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]] in 2023.

==Broadcast airs==
The series originally [[Broadcasting|broadcast]] on [[Teletoon]] in [[Canada]]. It also aired on [[PBS Kids]], [[Sprout (TV channel)|Sprout]] and [[Cartoonito (American programming block)|Cartoonito]] in the [[United States]], The program will also be shown in the upcoming [[Nick Jr.]] series ''[[Kawaii Club]]''.

==Characters==
===Major characters===
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====Caillou====
Caillou (meaning ''pebble'' or ''stone'' in [[French language|French]]), [[Nickname|nicknamed]] by himself The Prince of Imagination,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://shop.pbskids.org/caillou-stars-red-trick-or-treat-bag |website= PBSkids.org |title=Caillou & Stars Red Trick-Or-Treat Bag |quote=Caillou is surrounded by stars on a personalized swag bag that's ready for Halloween treats. The Prince of Imagination is here to make it a Happy Halloween! |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170506063946/http://shop.pbskids.org/caillou-stars-red-trick-or-treat-bag |archive-date=May 6, 2017 |url-status=dead}}</ref> is the [[Title role|title character]] of the series. Caillou was first voiced by [[Bryn McAuley]] from 1997 to 1998, then [[Jaclyn Linetsky]] from 2000 to 2003. After Linetsky's death, [[Annie Bovaird]] played the role from 2003 to 2011. Caillou was first shown in the [[episode]] "Caillou Makes Cookies", which aired in 1997.

Caillou is an imaginative four-year-old<ref name=About/> boy with a love for forms of transportive machinery such as rocket ships and airplanes. A dreamer, Caillou is inclined to frequent [[dream sequence]]s in some episodes, visualizing his daydreams and wishes, and many episodes describe his normal daily experiences with his parents, friends, and neighbours. Caillou particularly loves his stuffed dinosaur, Rexy, and teddy bear, Teddy, along with his pet cat Gilbert, all of whom are depicted as puppets in segments featured in the earlier episodes.

====Caillou's family====
* Rosie (French name: ''Mousseline'') – Caillou's lively younger sister who is a typical toddler. She is two years old.<ref name=About>{{cite web |title=About |url=https://en.caillou.com/about |website=Caillou.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160331072935/https://en.caillou.com/about |archive-date=March 31, 2016 |quote=Meet Caillou, the lovable four-year old<br>Meet Caillou's little sister, Rosie! At 2 years old, Rosie is a giggly little girl who loves to play tricks on her big brother.<br>Meet Caillou's Mom, Doris! Although some know her in the workplace as Doris, she's known as Mommy in Caillou's household.<br>Meet Caillou's Dad, Boris!<br>Meet Caillou's Grandpa! Grandpa always takes Caillou on fun adventures – like fishing, riding the bus through town and camping! He is Caillou's Daddy's father}}</ref> She always wants to take part in the same activities as Caillou. In later seasons of the series, she becomes more talkative and independent. She wears a blue dress, red socks and blue Mary Jane shoes. Rosie fights with Caillou for some reasons, but they still love each other. She appears to be the only family member with red hair. Rosie was first voiced by Brigid Tierney (1997-2000), then Jesse Vinet (2002-2011).
* Doris<ref name=About/>/Mommy – Caillou's mother. She is a busy homemaker most of the time but is seen to work in an office, as well. Caillou occasionally helps his mother with different chores, and she often takes time to involve Caillou and his friends in activities such as crafts and baking. She is predominantly dressed in a red blouse with yellow trim, blue headband, ankle-length blue jeans and blue shoes with green soles. Voiced by Jennifer Seguin.
* Boris<ref name=About/>/Daddy – Caillou's father. He wears a green sweater with a red trim with blue jeans. In the episode "Caillou The Chef" he says he once worked at a restaurant and made pizza.<ref name = "Caillou the Chef">''Caillou'' Episode – "Caillou the Chef" (Season 4)</ref> He and Caillou occasionally work on projects around the house together. He is voiced by Pat Fry.
* Gilbert – Caillou's pet cat. In the puppet segments, he is shown to be knowledgeable about things which are foreign to Rexy and Teddy.
* Grandma – Caillou's paternal grandmother. Grandma is a very active lady who loves the arts and the outdoors. She passes that love onto Caillou. Grandma often comes up with creative ideas to solve Caillou's problems. She and Caillou paint and go bird-watching together. Voiced by [[Pauline Little]].
* Grandpa – Caillou's paternal<ref name=About/> grandfather. He takes Caillou on adventures, often going on walks and riding the bus throughout the town where they reside. In "Caillou's Hiding Place", he showed Caillou a hidden area inside a tree in the backyard.<ref name = "Caillou's Hiding Place">''Caillou'' Episode – "Caillou's Hiding Place"</ref> In the episode "Caillou Goes Camping", he and Caillou camp in the backyard. He is Daddy's father and loves to tell stories about when Calliou's father was a little boy. He wears a blue shirt. Voiced by George Morris.

==Episodes==
{{main|List of Caillou episodes}} 
''Caillou'' has a total of five seasons<ref name="portfolio">{{cite web |url=http://www.seamonster.co.za/portfolio/caillou.html |title=Animation Portfolio: CAILLOU • Sea Monster |publisher=Seamonster.co.za |accessdate=December 22, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224120153/http://www.seamonster.co.za/portfolio/caillou.html |archivedate=December 24, 2013  }}</ref> of 92 half-hour episodes,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://distribution.dhxmedia.com/catalogue/preschool/caillou |title=DHX Media – Distribution – Caillou – Catalogue – Pre-School |publisher=Distribution.dhxmedia.com |accessdate=December 22, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117122938/http://distribution.dhxmedia.com/catalogue/preschool/caillou |archivedate=January 17, 2014  }}</ref> as well as the 73-minute [[movie]] ''[[Caillou's Holiday Movie]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://distribution.dhxmedia.com/catalogue/preschool/caillous-holiday-movie |title=DHX Media – Distribution – Caillou's Holiday Movie – Catalogue – Pre-School |publisher=Distribution.dhxmedia.com |accessdate=March 25, 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324121406/http://distribution.dhxmedia.com/catalogue/preschool/caillous-holiday-movie |archivedate=March 24, 2014  }}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ ''Caillou'' series overview
|-
! scope="col" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Seasons
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Episodes
! scope="col" colspan="2" | Original airdates
|-
! scope="col" | Premiere
! scope="col" | Finale
|-
! scope="row" style="background: maroon;" |
| 1 || 13 || September 15, 1997 ||{{dts|1997|09|27}}
|-
! scope="row" style="background: olive;" |
| 2 || 20<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Come+Learn+With+Caillou!-a097340175|title=Come Learn With Caillou! – Free Online Library|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Thefreelibrary.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224105442/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Come+Learn+With+Caillou!-a097340175|archive-date=24 December 2013|accessdate=December 22, 2013}}</ref>||{{dts|2000|08|26}} || {{dts|2000|09|04}}
|-
! scope="row" style="background: green;" |
| 3 || 13<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caillou.com/parentsteachers/prog_recap3.shtml |title=Caillou . Parents & Teachers . Episodes Descriptions . Season 3 |publisher=Caillou.com |accessdate=February 8, 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131010011412/http://www.caillou.com/parentsteachers/prog_recap3.shtml |archivedate=October 10, 2013  }}</ref> || {{dts|2002|01|12}} || {{dts|2002|01|24}}
|-
! scope="row" style="background: teal;" |
| 4 || 20<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thecookiejarcompany.com/download/Library/New%20Caillou.pdf |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070114102139/http://www.thecookiejarcompany.com/download/Library/New%20Caillou.pdf |archivedate=January 14, 2007 |title=New Caillou |format=PDF |date= |accessdate=December 22, 2013}}</ref> || {{dts|2006|04|03}} || {{dts|2006|04|22}}
|-
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| 5 || 26<ref name="portfolio" /> || {{dts|2010|09|11}}<ref name="press">{{cite web |url=http://www.thecookiejarcompany.com/press/cj_press_20100908.php |title=For the Kid Inside! |publisher=The Cookie Jar Company |date=September 8, 2010 |accessdate=December 22, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118005722/http://thecookiejarcompany.com/press/cj_press_20100908.php |archivedate=November 18, 2011  }}</ref> || {{dts|2010|09|23}}
|}

==Book series==
The books have been published by Chouette Publishing Inc since 1987. When the first Caillou book of the [[Caillou (book series)|Caillou book series]] was made.

==Production==
The series was originally broadcast in French in Canada, and the episodes were later translated into English. The original books were also in French, and English. ''Caillou'' was designed primarily for [[toddler]]s. It was created by child developmental psychologists. On September 15, 1997, 13 30-minute episodes (65 5-minute segments) of ''Caillou'' were aired in Canada and in selected markets worldwide, including the United States. On August 26, 2000, there were 20 30-minute episodes of the series, containing a mixture of new stories, and songs. On September 4, 2000, there were 40 30-minute episodes of the program, containing a mixture of the 5-minute segments plus new stories, songs, real kids segments and puppets. This was followed by another 13 30-minute episodes containing all-new stories on January 12, 2002, and another 16 30-minute episodes containing all-new stories on February 10, 2003. The movie ''Caillou's Holiday Movie'' was released on October 7, 2003. On April 1, 2006, a new set of 20 episodes finally premiered after a three-year hiatus. Caillou started attending preschool and there were new themes and a new opening. The series was renewed for a first and second season in 2000, and then a second and third season in 2003, and later a fourth and fifth season in 2013. The fifth season was animated by [[South Africa]]-based studio [[Clockwork Zoo]].

On November 14, 2012, the fourth season of the series was pre-sold to [[PBS Kids]] in the United States.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{PastPBSKids shows}}

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[[Category:Canadian children's television series]]
[[Category:1990s Canadian television series debuts]]
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[[Category:2010 Canadian television series endings]]
[[Category:1997 establishments in Canada]]
[[Category:2010s disestablishments in Canada]]
[[Category:PBS Kids shows]]