Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures (Series)

Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures is an animated series by Mainframe Studios. It premiered on Netflix US on May 3, 2018. The series follows Barbie's adventures with her family, friends and pets. The full version of the theme song was released on May 19, 2018. The show is preceded by the movie Barbie Dolphin Magic and followed by the movie Barbie Princess Adventure.

Characters

Barbie, the main protagonist.
Barbie's sisters: Skipper, Stacie and Chelsea
Barbie's parents: Margaret and George
The puppies: Taffy, DJ, Rookie and Honey
Barbie's cat, Blissa
Barbie's best friends: Ken, Nikki, Daisy, Renee and Teresa
Barbie's neighbors, the Reardon family: Whittaker, Poppy and Trey
Golden Beach High: Principal Miller, and Ned and Ted Johnson
Ben, a woman who works at Ben's Junket in Malibu.
Harriet

Toys

With dolls inspired by Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures, imaginations can peek into the everyday life of Barbie as she embarks on exciting adventures with her family and friends.

Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures Barbie Doll (GHR58)
Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures Daisy Doll (GHR59)
Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures Nikki Doll (GHR60)
Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures Ken Doll (GHR61)
Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures Skipper Doll (GHR62)
Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures Stacie Doll (GHR63)

Travel

Barbie Travel Dolls and Toys Inspired by Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures!

FWV15 Ken
FWV16 Stacie
FWV17 Skipper
FWV20 Chelsea
FWV25 Barbie
FWV26 Daisy
GBH92 Nikki

Sports

Spark storytelling and sports-play with Barbie dolls inspired by Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures!

Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures Swim 'n Dive Doll (GHK23) [swimming]
GHK24 Teresa (gymnastics)
GHK36 Skipper (surfing)
GHK37 Chelsea (soccer)

Vehicles

Helicopter (FWY29)

Other

Barbie Dream House Toy Box and Playmat (A1465XX?)

Development

The Dreamhouse was designed by Renata Marchand.^[1]

Animation World Network posted news about the series on October 12, 2016 after Mattel Creations announced Barbie Dolphin Magic. Barbie Dreamtopia: The Series, and Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures. Animation World Network wrote that, "Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures (26 x 22') is another brand new Barbie series developed for an older audience of 5 to 11 year olds, with a realistic and modern CGI look and answering requests from fans to learn more about Barbie and her family. The new episodic show will chronicle the adventures of Barbie and her sisters, Chelsea, Stacie and Skipper, as they take the viewer along for their wild adventures that will have every girl believing that anything is possible."

The article also said, "Barbie and her fun-loving sisters, Chelsea, Stacie and Skipper take you on their wild adventures in a new animated comedy series. From their Dreamhouse in Malibu to escapades around the globe, they navigate life's ups and downs with plenty of laughs, musical numbers, and just enough sparkle and fantasy that will have every girl believing that anything is possible."

Christopher Keenan, Senior Vice President Global Content & Executive Producer at Mattel Creations, said, "Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures is a playful, CG-animated 'sitcom' aimed at the six to 11-year-old audience where comedy is the order of the day."^[2]

On September 18, 2017, Barbie Dolphin Magic was released exclusively to Netflix. It was advertised as a "Dreamhouse Adventures special".

A sneak peek of the show was uploaded to YouTube on March 26, 2018. The description says, "Get a first-ever, sneak peek into the brand new series, Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures! This hilarious and heartwarming new show follows the everyday life of Barbie as she embarks upon exciting adventures with her family and friends—including Ken! From fun road trips to sister shenanigans, Barbie discovers that with a little bit of help and a whole lot of laughter, you can be anything! Available on Netflix May 2018 (U.S. only. Launch dates and platforms will vary across countries. Check local listings for more details."^[3]

On April 20, 2018, Toonbarn reported, "Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures will debut on Netflix in the United States on May 3rd. The show's rollout will be regional, with local broadcasters open to airing the show."^[4]

On April 25, 2018, Barbie tweeted "Peek into #Barbie's everyday life filled with sister shenanigans, fun road trips and exciting adventures in the all-new series Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures, coming to @Netflix Thursday, May 3!" with a trailer for the show.^[5]

Season 1 premiered on May 3, 2018^[6], and won the 2018 Cynopsis Imagination Award for K6-11 Show Exclusively for a Streaming Platform. On October 5, 2018, Mattel announced the green-lit of a 26-episode length second season. The series began airing internationally from fall 2018.^[7] Season 2 premiered on September 13, 2018,^[8] and season 3 premiered on February 14, 2019.^[9]. Season 3 is followed by season 1 of Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures: Go Team Roberts! on November 7, 2019. Season 2 of Go Team Roberts! was released from January 19, 2020. A movie for the series, titled Barbie Princess Adventure, was released on September 1, 2020.

Apps and Games

There is an app for the series and also a browser game.

Episodes

Season 1

"Get to know Barbie and her BFFs -- including next-door neighbor Ken -- in this animated vlog of adventures filmed inside her family's new dreamhouse."^[10]

	Title	Release Date	Description
1.	"Welcome to the Dreamhouse"	May 3, 2018	Barbie's "Best Day Ever" starts out great ... until strange things start happening inside her family's dreamhouse. Could their new digs be cursed?
2.	"Clubhouse (Remix)"	May 3, 2018	Barbie and her friends plan a birthday surprise for Chelsea by making over her backyard clubhouse. But their mission takes a smelly detour.
3.	"Nobody's Cupcake"	May 3, 2018	Barbie puts her skills to the test when she competes on an extreme baking show against a reigning champ who loves to win -- and hates to lose.
4.	"The Great Pioneer Adventure"	May 3, 2018	The Roberts clan gets back to basics when Dad challenges them to a weekend of pioneer living. And the catch? It's all happening in their own backyard.
5.	"Baby Sister Babysitter"	May 3, 2018	When Skipper snags her first babysitting job, an overprotective Barbie goes overboard trying to make sure everything runs smoothly.
6.	"Road Trip"	May 3, 2018	Barbie and her friends take a road trip to hear Daisy drop the beat at a major music festival. But Daisy keeps finding reasons to stall along the way.
7.	"Picture Perfect Cake"	May 3, 2018	Skipper steps in to handle her parents' 20th anniversary party when Barbie gets a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to attend Robot Con.
8.	"The Roof Fairy"	May 3, 2018	With their parents away for the night, Barbie, Skipper and Stacie recruit Ken for an elaborate plan to bring Chelsea’s imaginary "Roof Fairy" to life.

Season 2

"Barbie and her friends are living the dream, whether they're hanging at the beach, baking cookies -- or locked inside an escape room!"

	Title	Release Date	Description
1.	"Balancing Act"	September 13, 2018	Barbie feels like she's getting too old for her father-daughter tradition, so she passes it down to Chelsea. But is she really ready to let it go?
2.	"Life Can Be a Dream"	September 13, 2018	Thinking about the future prompts Barbie to have a dream where anything's possible -- and everything's really, really weird.
3.	"Trey Is for Horses"	September 13, 2018	When Barbie discovers Duchess the horse is going to be sold, she and Stacie come up with a plan to keep her around.
4.	"A Dreamhouse Puppy Tale"	September 13, 2018	Instead of reading a book at bedtime, Chelsea tells her family a story about their puppies' secret -- and surprisingly dangerous -- lives.
5.	"Time Will Tell"	September 13, 2018	While trying out a new escape room with their friends, Barbie and Ken get separated from the group and wind up on an adventure of their own.
6.	"Putts for Pups"	September 13, 2018	Chelsea's campaign to raise money for puppy literacy continues with a miniature golf challenge that involves the whole neighborhood.
7.	"Pied Pupper"	September 13, 2018	From dancing to baking, the unstoppable Barbie Roberts can do anything ... except ask for help when she needs it most.
8.	"A Day at the Beach"	September 13, 2018	Fate turns the tide on Trey and Barbie when they compete for the best spot on the beach. Back at the Dreamhouse, Stacie tries to set a world record.
9.	"A Delicate Situation"	September 13, 2018	Renee's desperate to impress her relatives in China, but Barbie doesn't have the heart to tell her that her "talents" need an awful lot of work.

Season 3

"Joined by her friends, Barbie hits the road -- visiting the beach, her aunt's house in Wisconsin and a Mermaid Convention."

	Title	Release Date	Description
1.	"Virtually Famous"	February 14, 2019	Barbie's friends want to be internet celebrities, but learn that fame isn't all it's cracked up to be when their goofy vlog post goes viral.
2.	"All Dogs Go to the Beach"	February 14, 2019	When dogs are banned from the beach, Barbie and Nikki take their fight to City Hall -- and have to deal with Poppy Reardon.
3.	"The Ballad of Windy Willows"	February 14, 2019	Barbie and Daisy go to Barbie's hometown in Wisconsin, where they try to save her beloved Aunt Adele’s inn.
4.	"Room Swap"	February 14, 2019	To break up the fight between Stacie and Skipper, Barbie offers to trade rooms. But soon, the Roberts sisters learn that no roommate is perfect.
5.	"Getaway and Got Away"	February 14, 2019	Ken and Barbie try to embark on a relaxing weekend at the spa, but end up getting caught up in an adventure with the owner's grandson.
6.	"Totally Spying"	February 14, 2019	Trey gets hurt on the Roberts' property, so the family is extra nice to him. But Barbie suspects that the demanding neighbor is up to something.
7.	"Barbie Roberts: Undercover Mermaid Part 1"	February 14, 2019	Barbie and her friends try to impress a fashion idol at a mermaid convention, but things take a turn when the sisters become suspects in a mystery.
8.	"Barbie Roberts: Undercover Mermaid Part 2"	February 14, 2019	With her sisters in trouble for a prank gone wrong, it’s up to Barbie to prove their innocence and catch the thief.
9.	"A Dog's Day in Court"	February 14, 2019	The Roberts family could be evicted from their Dreamhouse unless Barbie can figure out who is behind Malibu’s sudden flea infestation.

Go Team Roberts!

Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures: Go Team Roberts! is an animated series that premiered on Netflix on November 7, 2019.^[11] The show follows Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures. The official Netflix description reads, "As the Roberts family heads to Costa Rica to investigate a mermaid legend, Barbie takes on a summer job at a water park run by a devious boss."^[12]

Season 1

"As the Roberts family heads to Costa Rica to investigate a mermaid legend, Barbie takes on a summer job at a water park run by a devious boss."^[13]

	Title	Release Date	Description
1.	"Magical Mermaid Mystery: Part 1"	November 7, 2019	The family begins planning their vacation when George gets invited to film a whale documentary in Costa Rica. Meanwhile, Barbie commits to a summer job.
2.	"Magical Mermaid Mystery: Part 2"	November 7, 2019	Ahead of the show's first rehearsal, Barbie is put in charge and struggles with her role as the boss. In Costa Rica, the girls search for a secret cave.
3.	"Magical Mermaid Mystery: Part 3"	November 7, 2019	As the girls look for a missing mermaid in Costa Rica, Barbie attempts to shut down a party at her house and embarks on an underwater mission with Ken.
4.	"Magical Mermaid Mystery: Part 4"	November 7, 2019	The Roberts go on an impromptu adventure. Barbie and the gang investigate an oyster scandal involving Mr. Pearlman as the show's opening night arrives.
5.	"Sister Class Act"	November 7, 2019	With rocky starts to the school year, Barbie reunites with a competitive old friend and Stacie tries to stand out on her own. A massive mess erupts.
6.	"Basket Case"	November 7, 2019	As Barbie takes a shot at playing basketball for the first time, Chelsea joins the soccer team. Later, both sisters learn a lesson in never quitting.
7.	"Barbie's Dance Dilemma"	November 7, 2019	Auditions to play at the school dance heat up as Barbie tries to navigate mixed feelings about Ken needing help to ask out another girl.
8.	"Working Mom"	November 7, 2019	When Margaret considers a promotion at work, Barbie and the girls think up ways to show her she has the family's support. Chelsea hides a furry secret.
9.	"Something Borrowed"	November 7, 2019	When George asks Barbie to hold Margaret's anniversary gift, she misplaces it in a jacket, sending her and Skipper on a wild hunt to track it down.
10.	"The In Crowd"	November 7, 2019	Trey stays with the Roberts when his parents forget to bring him on a cruise. Barbie feels left out when her friends start bonding with Skipper.
11.	"Family of the Year"	November 7, 2019	The Roberts participate in Malibu's Family of the Year contest against the Reardons, who have won the title for a decade, as surprises start popping up.
12.	"The Sportathon: Part 1"	November 7, 2019	Barbie and Skipper team up for a massive community service project involving the water park, but Skipper is distracted with a different priority.
13.	"The Sportathon: Part 2"	November 7, 2019	After an earthquake hits and impacts the neighborhood library, Barbie and Skipper find renewed purpose and a greater sense of community.

Season 2

"From family festivities to holiday celebrations, Barbie's adventures continue with new and exciting challenges at the dreamhouse and beyond."^[14] Episode descriptions and release dates are from Prime Video.^[15]

	Title	Release Date	Description
1.	"Spirit Week"	January 19, 2020	During spirit week, the girl's high school competes against their rivals to see which school has the most spirit, and which school will bring home the victory bell
2.	"Nothing to Fear"	January 26, 2020	When her parents are called out of town with work emergencies, Barbie volunteers to run Halloween with the help of her friends, turning the Dreamhouse into a haunted house.
3.	"Barbie, Brownies and Bears, Oh My!"	February 2, 2020	On a camping trip, the family is trying to resist the tempting brownies Barbie made. But everyone is a suspect when Barbie discovers the brownies were eaten on the 1st night!on
4.	"Family Fun and Games"	February 9, 2020	Barbie and her sisters accidentally crash the camper when they take it on a trip. The sisters decided to enter in a reality show to win prize money so that they can fix the camper.
5.	"Three Ring Dreamhouse"	February 16, 2020	Barbie feels horrible when outside commitments keep her from taking Chelsea to her first circus, so Barbie decides to make up for it by putting on a circus at the Dreamhouse!
6.	"Dude Fight"	February 23, 2020	The Dudes & Trey get into a fight that results in the Dudes befriending Barbie instead. Without the Dudes, Trey finds a friend in Ken when they bond over a video game.
7.	"The Copy Cat"	2020	Tammy, in her desire to be as well-liked as Barbie, decides to copy Barbie in all ways possible.
8.	"Barbie's Day Off"	2020	Barbie is forced to spend the day at home when she catches a cold.
9.	"The Curse of the Miner’s Ghost"	March 15, 2020	During spring break, Barbie and her friends head off to the Windy Willows for a week of skiing, snowboarding and winter fun.
10.	"Chicken Masked Mystery on Ice"	2020	Barbie discovers that Trey is an amazing figure skater, but he skates wearing a mask out of fear that he'll never be as good as his father, a champion skater.^[16]
11.	"It Snows in Malibu"	2020	Barbie and friends take the camper out to spend some quality time together.^[17]
12.	"Dreamhouse Holidays"	April 5, 2020	While the family prepare for the holidays, Ken and Barbie discover the true meaning of friendship when they find the perfect gifts for one another.
13.	"Close-Knit Friendship"	April 12, 2020	When Barbie, Teresa and Nikki are asked to write their school songs, they learn a lesson in working out creative differences.