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S3 E26 · The Long and Winding Road

About Beat Bugs

Beat Bugs is a animation and family TV series that premiered on Netflix on July 25, 2016. It has 3 seasons and 78 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 26 "The Long and Winding Road", aired on November 9, 2018.

Jay, Kumi, Crick, Buzz, and Walter are best friends who band together to explore and learn in an overgrown suburban backyard, which to them is their entire universe. Each episode of this animated series features songs by The Beatles performed by artists including Daniel Johns, Robbie Williams and Pink to tell uplifting and life-affirming stories filled with hope and melody.

  • Animation
  • Family

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Episodes

78 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 1

2016 · 26 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago

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  1. E26

    26. Blackbird

    Finale

    Lost in daydreams, Blackbird crashes into Mr Moonlight and breaks her wing. After finding her in the garden, the Beat Bugs try to help her fly again.

  2. E25

    25. Carry That Weight

    When a bicycle destroys the Ants' home, the Bugs invite them to move in. But they soon discover living with a colony of Ants isn't easy.

  3. E24

    24. Honey Pie

    After Postman Bee's grandmother forgets the recipe to his favourite pie, the Beat Bugs come up with an elaborate plan to jog her memory.

  4. E23

    23. Glass Onion

    When the Beat Bugs find a beautiful glass Christmas ornament, they can't agree on who should keep it. But then it mysteriously disappears.

  5. E22

    22. The Word

    The Beat Bugs meet a strange young bug called Melvin, who loves games. But when he sets them an impossible puzzle, they feel trapped.

  6. E21

    21. Why Don't We Do It on the Road

    After the Bugs foolishly decide to play on the road, it's up to Walter to find his inner hero and save his friends from disaster.

  7. E20

    20. In My Life

    The Beat Bugs are having a birthday party for Katter the Pillar - when she starts to change in a way none of them expected.

  8. E19

    19. Day Tripper

    While trying to help a Cicada, the Beat Bugs become stranded near the Big House. Somehow they have to get home before dark - but how?

  9. E18

    18. You've Got to Hide Your Love Away

    After an argument with the Beat Bugs, Walter storms off to find new friends. So the Bugs decide to show him how much they love him..

  10. E17

    17. Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite

    When Julia's kite crashes in the garden, badly torn, Crick and the Bugs try to find a way to help old Mr Kite fly again.

  11. E16

    16. Getting Better

    When his friends become ill, Crick builds a robot to look after them. At first Doctor Robot does a great job - but then he malfunctions.

  12. E15

    15. Ticket to Ride

    When the Beat Bugs build a carnival ride, only Kumi takes care of her ticket, and the others learn that being responsible can be more fun in the end.

  13. E14

    14. Doctor Robert

    Buzz refuses to go see Dr Robert with her friends due to her fear of doctors. But after an altercation with cat mucus, Buzz has no choice but to face her fears.

  14. E13

    13. When I'm 64

    After mistaking an old alarm clock for a time machine, Jay gets a glimpse of what his life will be like in the future.

  15. E12

    12. Magical Mystery Tour

    The Beat Bugs meet an eloquent showman grasshopper with an offer of an amazing adventure. But this adventure isn't what they had in mind.

  16. E11

    11. I've Just See a Face

    After Jay sees Julia's face up close, none of his friends believe his story. Jay leads his friends on an expedition to the Big House to try and prove them wrong.

  17. E10

    10. Birthday

    It's Jay and Crick's birthday and a surprise party is in the works. But when the map to the party is ripped, it looks like they might not be there to enjoy it.

  18. E9

    9. Penny Lane

    When Crick feels as though no one notices him, the other Beat Bugs create a place where he can be the centre of attention.

  19. E8

    8. Sun King

    After feeling as though she has no special talent, Buzz goes on a journey of self-discovery to find she has the greatest talent of all.

  20. E7

    7. Good Day Sunshine

    When Mr Sun takes an extended holiday, winter is longer than ever. The bugs have to find a way of getting Mr Sun back before the whole village freezes.

  21. E6

    6. Rain

    After a constant downpour hits the village, Buzz learns you can make fun out of any situation...even rain.

  22. E5

    5. Come Together

    When the Beat Bugs can't agree on whose house to play in, Crick builds an amazing tree house that everyone can enjoy.

  23. E4

    4. I'm a Loser

    Morgs the stick bug becomes sick of everyone mistaking him for a stick, but realizes that being a stick bug has more benefits than he thought.

  24. E3

    3. I Am the Walrus

    Walter tells Buzz the story of how he met the Beat Bugs. It's a story about believing in yourself, facing your fears and an egg-man.

  25. E2

    2. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

    When Buzz has trouble sleeping, Crick's scientific logic is challenged as the bugs seek the help of an alternative sleep doctor called Lucy the Dragonfly.

  26. E1

    1. Help

    When a stubborn Jay becomes trapped in a jam jar, he has to rely on the help of his friends to get him out of the sticky situation.

Season 2

2016 · 26 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

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  1. E26

    26. Across the Universe

    Finale

    The bugs' home is at stake when the humans of the house decide to pave the backyard with concrete. The friends float in bubbles up to the Big House to ask Julia to save the garden. As a result, the young girl hears the bugs and convinces her mother to leave the backyard as it is.

  2. E25

    25. Please Mr Postman

    Buzz hurts her ankle on the way to the beach and is ordered to bed rest. With Postman Bee's help, the bugs send a letter to Blackbird asking her to help cheer up Buzz with a visit, as she once had a broken wing herself. Blackbird arrives and spends some time with the bugs at the beach.

  3. E24

    24. Any Time at All

    Buzz has an encounter with Meow the cat which leaves her too scared to go outside. The bugs give her a device allowing her to call for their help at any time. However, when Buzz calls upon the bugs' help too much, her friends fail to come to her rescue when a real emergency strikes, leaving Buzz to face the cat alone.

  4. E23

    23. It Won't Be Long

    A human has been gardening in the backyard, and Buzz and Morgs fall into a deep hole in the ground. The other bugs plan to use Doris's rope ladder to get them out, but before they can come to the rescue, Buzz discovers a tunnel which leads the pair out of the hole.

  5. E22

    22. I'm Happy Just to Dance with You

    The bugs find an old chess table top in the garbage and decide to use it as the dance floor for a dress-up dance party. Milli Pede and Morgs are hesitant to attend, but Jay helps them find the confidence to step outside of their comfort zones.

  6. E21

    21. Hey Bulldog

    Crick uses a speech decoding machine to find out more about his new friend Bulldog. The bugs discover he is a stray and has dreams of becoming a sheepdog. The humans of the Big House decide to keep Bulldog as a pet, who is beyond pleased to become a guard dog for the family.

  7. E20

    20. I'm So Tired

    The Mudwasps are renovating their home and the noise is keeping the Beat Bugs awake at night, so the friends volunteer to lend a hand in the constructions. The bugs make a mess of the house, but the Mudwasps love it anyway, leaving them all free to get some sleep.

  8. E19

    19. Eleanor Rigby

    A duo of filmmaking flies arrive to capture footage of an elusive creature, rumoured to be named Eleanor Rigby, who has been roaming the village. In a moment of truth, the figure turns out to be Kumi, but the filmmakers are disheartened that they have not found the "real" Eleanor Rigby. The flies vow to continue their search.

  9. E18

    18. Got to Get You Into My Life

    Feeling like he doesn't share any interests with his friends, Walter he finds comfort in "befriending" an inanimate ball. The other bugs discover that the ball is a lost toy of Bulldog's which has been missing. Walter returns the ball to the dog and reunites with his real friends.

  10. E17

    17. Hello Goodbye

    A human drops his mobile phone in the backyard, leaving the bugs fascinated by the device. They try to work out what it is, before Kumi inadvertently answers a call, helping the friends to learn what the phone can do. The human finds his phone and the bugs decide to make their own communication device.

  11. E16

    16. I'll Follow the Sun

    Kumi is upset when she finds out that Blackbird's wing has healed and she will be leaving the garden to rejoin her flock. Kumi tries to get her friend to stay, but later realises that Blackbird belongs with her flock and she must say goodbye.

  12. E15

    15. And Your Bird Can Sing

    Jay decides to visit the Big House for his holiday while the other bugs explore the Wonders of the Village. However, when neither of the expeditions go as planned, Blackbird helps Jay finally see the house up close.

  13. E14

    14. The Fool on the Hill

    The friends find a garden gnome on the hill which they believe is alive. Cockroach secretly pretends to be the gnome by giving the ornament a voice, in an attempt to scam the Beat Bugs into finding food for him. Sceptical, Kumi discovers Cockroach and tricks him into revealing his deceit.

  14. E13

    13. Strawberry Fields Forever

    While in the strawberry fields, the bugs warn a trio of hungry mynah birds not to eat too much, as they fear there might not be enough strawberries to last forever. The friends think of a plan, involving a scarecrow, to send the birds away and save the fields.

  15. E12

    12. Nowhere Man

    On their way to go camping, the Beat Bugs lose their map and become lost. While searching for the map, the friends meet the elusive Nowhere Man, who turns out to be a worm named Warren, who is not as scary as he once seemed. Warren helps the bugs find their way home.

  16. E11

    11. Tomorrow Never Knows

    Julia loses her rainbow brooch in the backyard and the bugs set off to find it. Once Kumi spots it, the friends use the ornament as a boat to sail back to the Big House across puddles of rain. They then leave the brooch in the garden for Julia to find.

  17. E10

    10. Drive My Car

    The bugs meet a remote-controlled car named Dee-structor, who has no idea who controls him, and is saddened by this lack of power and choice. Crick breaks off the car's antenna and allows Dee-structor to finally take control of himself.

  18. E9

    9. Christmas Time is Here Again

    It's Christmas time and Buzz has her heart set on meeting Christmas Beetle, after she sends him a letter requesting a visit. The Beat Bugs try to keep Buzz awake on Christmas eve to help her fulfill her wish. They all fall asleep and miss seeing Christmas Beetle, however in the morning, Buzz tracks down her hero and her wish comes true.

  19. E8

    8. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

    Walter longs for a performer for a friend, and feels at home when the circus, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, comes to town. Walter is invited to assist in the ringmaster duties, and, impressed with his talent, Sgt. Pepper asks him to take over the role permanently. Walter decides to leave with the circus, but is in turn convinced by the Beat Bugs to stay.

  20. E7

    7. We Can Work it Out

    During a mountain climbing competition, Jay and Walter have a disagreement when Walter believes Jay is pushing him too hard and Jay thinks Walter isn't trying hard enough. Jay then tries to climb the mountain without his partner, but when he has an accidental fall, he and Walter learn how to use each other's talents to work as a team.

  21. E6

    6. There's a Place

    When Crick doesn't win any medals at the annual Bug Games, he feels disappointed and untalented. But when the backyard cat threatens to ruin the award ceremony, Crick saves the day using his own special talents and wins the Bug of the Games award.

  22. E5

    5. Mr Moonlight

    Crick recalls the time that Mr. Moonlight disappeared after believing that the Beat Bugs liked Mr. Sun more than him. With the night left in total darkness, the bugs banded together to let the moon know that he was appreciated. Mr. Moonlight returned to the village, and hasn't gone away since.

  23. E4

    4. Get Back

    After Jay accidentally ruins his friends' work at the village art show, he runs away to a farm, feeling embarrassed and ashamed. The bugs go after Jay to let him know they forgive his mistake. He apologizes and returns home.

  24. E3

    3. With a Little Help From My Friends

    Buzz is inspired by Walter to create a stage spectacular of her own, designed for all of the Beat Bugs to enjoy. However, when she won't accept help from anyone, the show doesn't go as planned. Buzz learns the importance of getting help from friends when they help her stage an even better performance.

  25. E2

    2. I Call Your Name

    After a game of bugball, Walter and Jay have an argument about their gameplay, and refuse to talk to each other. The others stage an elaborate ruse to help them make amends. The pair resolve their differences and learn to play as a team.

  26. E1

    1. Yellow Submarine

    When the garden floods, the Beat Bugs turn an old bottle into a submarine. Jay and Walter butt heads over a game of Bug ball.

Season 3

2018 · 26 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

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  1. E26

    26. The Long and Winding Road

    Finale

    Buzz wants to know where memories come from, so she goes on an adventure to try to find some for herself.

  2. E25

    25. Good Morning, Good Morning

    It's back to the farm for Julia's new pet rooster, Feathers -- unless the Beat Bugs can help him fix his faulty crow.

  3. E24

    24. I'll be on My Way

    When Granny Bee announces she's returning to the hive, Buzz and the Beat Bugs prepare a special picnic with all of her favorite recipes.

  4. E23

    23. Only a Northern Song

    Everyone's shocked when Buzz invites strange "Northern" bugs to her birthday party -- but she's determined to make new friends.

  5. E22

    22. Baby, You're a Rich Man

    A worried Walter journeys next door to find out what happened to his old friend, Artie, only to learn he's living the high life.

  6. E21

    21. From Me to You

    A wounded Buzz feels left out when Walter meets an overeager mosquito named Mo and makes him his new assistant.

  7. E20

    20. Martha My Dear

    The Beat Bugs follow the clues to find Uncle Tusks missing co-star, Martha, when she disappears right before a big show.

  8. E19

    19. Hey Jude

    When Julia's baby sister, Jude, escapes into the garden, it's up to the Beat Bugs to keep her safe -- and that's a whole lot harder than it sounds.

  9. E18

    18. The Night Before

    The Beat Bugs wake up after a party with no memory of what happened the night before. But no Fear! Buzz is on the case.

  10. E17

    17. Come and Get It

    When winter food supplies dip to dangerously low levels, the Beat Bugs go foraging for more and find a stockpile that doesn't belong to them.

  11. E16

    16. Mother Nature's Son

    Winter's coming earlier than normal, and Crick is in a panic! But Boris the Bullfrog reminds him that Mother Nature will always provide.

  12. E15

    15. I'm Down

    It's Buzz to the rescue when a world-famous flying ace crash-lands in the garden and needs help getting back in the air.

  13. E14

    14. You Won't See Me

    The Beat Bugs are hopping mad when Chameleon, a sneaky salesman, tricks them into buying worthless junk. The trouble is, now they can't find him.

  14. E13

    13. Michelle

    While searching for a missing Kumi, the Beat Bugs find a mysterious French Princess who isn't quite what she seems.

  15. E12

    12. Oh! Darling

    The Beat Bugs come face to face with a scary looking spider while they're out hunting for Halloween candy. Good thing he wants to be friends.

  16. E11

    11. I'm Only Sleeping

    Crick goes looking for peace and quiet, only to get stuck in a storm. Can he dream up an invention to get himself -- and his friends -- out of danger?

  17. E10

    10. Lady Madonna

    The Beat Bugs leave the safety of the garden and embark on a dangerous mission to help a Russian doll to find her missing child.

  18. E9

    9. She Came in Through the Bathroom Window

    After Stinkbug's house is destroyed, the Beat Bugs setup a police force to protect the village from a mysterious creature.

  19. E8

    8. Revolution

    Kumi looks for a peaceful way to stop a "whatchama-nado" from whipping through the garden again. But Jay is itching to fight back!

  20. E7

    7. Let it Be

    Buzz follows a "lovely light" and meets a beautiful firefly named Mother Mary, who helps the lost Beat Bugs find their way home.

  21. E6

    6. Taxman

    After Bulldog bounds through the village, Cockroach offers to repair the damage. But this help comes with a hefty price tag.

  22. E5

    5. Yesterday

    The Beat Bugs do everything they can to reunite Julia with her favorite teddy bear when she accidentally leaves it in the garden.

  23. E4

    4. Two of Us

    There's too much togetherness when Walter and his sister, Freda, try living under the same roof. But it's even harder to live apart!

  24. E3

    3. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

    After something mysterious wafts through the garden, the Beat Bugs are "cursed" and can't stop speaking in rhyming verse.

  25. E2

    2. Paperback Writer

    Self-Conscious Kumi doesn't want anyone to see the book she's been working on. But the secrets out when a breeze blows he pages everywhere.

  26. E1

    1. A Day in the Life

    After Jay bonks his head and loses his memory, Lucy and the Beat Bugs work together to try and help him remember who he is.

Cast & crew

Created by Josh Wakely

  • Michael Caton

    Michael Caton

    Mr. Sun

  • Peter Kelamis

    Peter Kelamis

    Uncle Wilbur

  • Andrew Hansen

    Andrew Hansen

    The Announcer

  • Andrew Toth

    Andrew Toth

    Uncle Tusk

  • Britt McKillip

    Britt McKillip

    Katter

  • Colin Murdock

    Colin Murdock

    Bulldog

  • Erin Matthews

    Erin Matthews

    Julia's Mom

  • Kyle Rideout

    Kyle Rideout

    Ants

  • Gwynyth Walsh

    Gwynyth Walsh

    Doris

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The most recent episode of Beat Bugs, Season 3 Episode 26 "The Long and Winding Road", aired on November 9, 2018.

How many seasons of Beat Bugs are there?

Beat Bugs has 3 seasons with 78 episodes in total.

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Beat Bugs first aired on Netflix on July 25, 2016.

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