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| Created by | Albie Hecht |
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| Opening theme | "Who Will It Be?", performed by Ryan ToysReview |
| Ending theme | "Who Will It Be?" |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 117 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer | Diondra Meravi |
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| Release | April 19, 2019 (2019-04-19) – April 16, 2023 (2023-04-16) |
Ryan's Mystery Playdate is an American children's television series created by Albie Hecht and produced by the company PocketWatch[1] that aired on Nickelodeon from April 19, 2019[2][3] to April 16, 2023. The series is based on the Ryan's World YouTube channel, which signed an advertising deal with PocketWatch in 2017.[4]
In an attempt by PocketWatch to match the YouTube channel's style, all of the show's dialogue is improvised, and the only scripted segments are scene transitions and explanations of the challenges.[3]
On March 28, 2024, the series was removed from Paramount+ as part of a "strategic decision to focus on content with mass global appeal."[5]
The series focuses on Ryan, his parents, and two animated characters named Gus the Gummy Gator and Combo Panda. Episodes show a selection of physical challenges and unboxing puzzles.[6]
The show's first 20 episodes were announced as part of Nickelodeon's 2019 content slate on February 14, 2019.[7] On April 24, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season of 20 episodes, bringing a total of 40 episodes for the series.[8] On February 24, 2020, the series was renewed for a third season of 20 episodes, bringing a total of 60 episodes for the series.[9][10] On June 30, 2020, the series was renewed for a fourth season, initially consisting of 10 episodes.[11] On September 24, 2021, the season was given an additional 20-episode order, bringing a total of 90 episodes for the series.[12]
On December 16, 2020, it was announced that PocketWatch had presold the series to various broadcasters around the world, including e-Junior and Spacetoon in the Middle East.[13]
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
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| 1 | 20 | April 19, 2019 (2019-04-19) | September 20, 2019 (2019-09-20) | Nickelodeon | |
| 2 | 20 | September 30, 2019 (2019-09-30) | February 20, 2020 (2020-02-20) | ||
| 3 | 20 | March 30, 2020 (2020-03-30) | February 26, 2021 (2021-02-26) | ||
| 4 | 30 | 18 | May 3, 2021 (2021-05-03) | November 4, 2021 (2021-11-04) | |
| 12 | April 11, 2023 (2023-04-11) | April 16, 2023 (2023-04-16) | Nick Jr. | ||
