Series

Franklin

★ 6.7(113)199711m6 seasons

Franklin is streaming on Pure Flix, Amebatv Amazon Channel, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, Sensical Amazon Channel and Wonder Project Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Franklin

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Good to know

Creator: Paulette Bourgeois
Release date: 1997-11-03
Runtime: 11m
Language: English
Seasons: 6
Episodes: 156
Network: CBC Television, Family Channel, Treehouse TV
Status: Ended
Country: Canada
Studio: LuxAnimation

About Franklin

Franklin is a 1997 web series in the Animation, Kids and Family genres, created by Paulette Bourgeois, starring Richard Newman, Cole Caplan and Marc McMulkin. It spans 6 seasons and 156 episodes, and originally aired on CBC Television, Family Channel and Treehouse TV. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 113 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Franklin in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Franklin is an Canadian educational animated television series, based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois. The television series was named after its main character, Franklin the Turtle. It was produced by PolyGram Television, Alphanim, LuxAnimation, Nelvana, Neurones Enterprises, Reader's Digest for Young Families, TF1, Funbag Animation Studios, Europool, Mini TFO, and Family Channel, and syndicated by Summit Entertainment.

Seasons (6)

Season 126 eps · 1997

Season 226 eps · 1998

Season 326 eps · 1999

Season 426 eps · 2000

Season 526 eps · 2002

Season 626 eps · 2004

Cast

Richard Newman

Mr. Turtle (voice)

Cole Caplan

Franklin Turtle (voice)

Marc McMulkin

Bear (voice)

Elizabeth Saunders

Mrs. Turtle (voice)

Leah Renee

Beaver (voice)

Bryn McAuley

Harriet Turtle (voice)

Janet-Laine Green

Narrator (voice)

Vivien Endicott Douglas

Goose (voice)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Franklin in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Franklin on Pure Flix, Amebatv Amazon Channel, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, Sensical Amazon Channel and Wonder Project Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Franklin on Netflix?+

Franklin is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Pure Flix, Amebatv Amazon Channel, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, Sensical Amazon Channel and Wonder Project Amazon Channel.

How many seasons of Franklin are there?+

Franklin has 6 seasons and 156 episodes in total.

Who stars in Franklin?+

Franklin stars Richard Newman, Cole Caplan, Marc McMulkin, Elizabeth Saunders and Leah Renee.

When did Franklin come out?+

Franklin is a 1997 web series created by Paulette Bourgeois.

What genre is Franklin?+

Franklin is Animation, Kids and Family series.

Who created Franklin?+

Franklin was created by Paulette Bourgeois.