Ni Hao, Kai-Lan is an American children's television show, which premiered on Nickelodeon on November 5, 2007, and on Noggin on December 15, 2008. It also premiered on the Canadian Television Channel Treehouse TV Since March 2009 the show has also aired on Nickelodeon in Israel.
Ni Hao, Kai-lan is based on the childhood memories of the show's creator Karen Chau growing up in a bicultural household. “Ni hao” means “Hello” in Mandarin, and Kai-Lan is the Chinese name Chau was given at birth, which was later anglicized to Karen.
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Best Episodes of Ni Hao, Kai-Lan
Playtimes at Tolee's
S2 Ep4
9.0
13th May 2009
While at a party at Tolee's house, Rintoo accidentally tears Tolee's new painting. Kai-lan then stresses the importance of forgiveness to a very upset Tolee.
Pandy's Puddle
S2 Ep15
8.5
24th Mar 2010
Today, there's going to be a special garden celebration, and Kai-Lan and her friends are gathering their best vegetables. But when Tolee's beloved stuffed panda, Pandy, falls in the mud, Ye-Ye takes him away to clean him, which makes Tolee very sad. Kai-Lan and the viewer need to help Tolee feel better so he can enjoy the special garden celebration.
Kai-lan's Playhouse
S2 Ep14
8.3
23rd Mar 2010
Kai-Lan's Playhouse Kai-Lan and her friends are going to decorate their brand-new playhouse. But when Hoho gets furious since there is no yellow paint, his picture gets ruined with black paint, and Rintoo takes the banana stickers, he ends up hitting Rintoo on the left leg. This prompts Ye Ye to send Hoho to time-out until he can calm down. It's up to Kai-Lan and the viewer need to teach Hoho that hitting is wrong, and he should use his words.
Lulu's Cloud
S2 Ep13
8.0
22nd Mar 2010
Kai-Lan and her friends are invited to play at Lulu's house. But Hoho is feeling uncomfortable because things are different. It's up to the viewer to help Kai-Lan show Hoho there is nothing to be afraid of when trying different things.
Kai-lan's Big Surprise
S2 Ep6
8.0
15th May 2009
Kai-lan wants to throw a thank-you party for Ye ye, but when nothing goes as planned, she gets frustrated and starts crying. Her pals then show her how to rely on humor to get through disappointing situations.
The Moon Festival
S2 Ep5
8.0
14th May 2009
Hoho is thrilled that he gets to stay awake for his first Chinese Moon Festival, but soon be becomes disappointed when a cloudy sky hides the moon.
Stompy Rides Again
S2 Ep9
7.7
15th Oct 2009
Kai-lan and her buddies go on a train ride and realize there isn't room for their elephant pal Stompy, so they build a new train car for Stompy.
Worst Episodes of Ni Hao, Kai-Lan
Tolee's Promise
S2 Ep16
3.5
25th Mar 2010
When the snails' merry go round breaks because it went over a rock and crashed at the bottom of a hill. Kai-Lan and her friends agree to build a new merry go round for the baby snails. When Tolee promises to help, he runs off to go see the ants' scooter race. Kai-Lan needs your help to show Tolee that he should be a good friend and keep his promise.
The Dragonboat Festival
S1 Ep1
5.5
7th Feb 2008
Rintoo gets angry when he loses a dragonboat race. Kai-lan helps him calm down so they can all meet Mr. Dragon at the end of the festival.
The Ladybug Festival
S2 Ep1
5.7
2nd Feb 2009
The gang heads to the Ladybug Festival and Tolee leads the way through the woods, but Rintoo and Hoho chatter so much they can't hear Tolee's directions. Kai-lan then tries explaining to her pals how important it is to listen to others.
Everybody's Hat Parade
S1 Ep2
6.0
24th Mar 2008
Kai-lan and friends make hats and prepare for a special parade, but Rintoo is upset when Hoho copies his design, and Kai-lan must find a way to calm him so the parade can go on.
Tolee's Rhyme Time
S1 Ep7
6.0
11th Feb 2008
Kai-lan wants to start a band, but Tolee cannot do a rhyme. The gang encourages him to keep trying, and he discovers he has a talent for singing and rhyming.
Happy Chinese New Year!
S1 Ep11
6.0
15th Feb 2008
Kai-lan and her friends are allowed to carry the dragon costume for Chinese New Year parade, but Rintoo quits the team after getting upset about his "boring" middle position.
The Place Where We All Live
S2 Ep17
6.0
22nd Apr 2010
The ants, snails, and worms are busy building a new fruit stand in Ant City. When Ye Ye gives Kai-Lan and her friends kites for a present, they forget about the wrapping paper, causing problems for the ants, snails, and worms when their trash gets everywhere. Kai-Lan and her friends need to help take care of the place where they all live before the insects find out.
Ni Hao, Kai-Lan Episode Guide
The Dragonboat Festival
S1 Ep1
5.5
7th Feb 2008
Rintoo gets angry when he loses a dragonboat race. Kai-lan helps him calm down so they can all meet Mr. Dragon at the end of the festival.
Everybody's Hat Parade
S1 Ep2
6.0
24th Mar 2008
Kai-lan and friends make hats and prepare for a special parade, but Rintoo is upset when Hoho copies his design, and Kai-lan must find a way to calm him so the parade can go on.
HoHo's Big Flight
S1 Ep3
9th Oct 2008
Hoho's lantern flies away and he becomes trapped with it in a tree. Kai-lan figures out a way to rescue him just in time for the lantern festival.
Safari Pals
S1 Ep4
26th Mar 2008
In a lesson about jealousy, Kai-lan follows strange footprints to an elephant, whose large size makes Rintoo envious.
Twirly Whirly Flyers
S1 Ep5
8th Feb 2008
While playing near an ant city with Twirly Whirly flowers, Tolee accidentally break the ants' bridge. Kai-lan and her friends help the ants repair it.
The Snowiest Ride
S1 Ep6
25th Mar 2008
Kai-lan takes her friends sledding, but Tolee is afraid, so the gang helps him overcome his fear by starting with a small hill.
Tolee's Rhyme Time
S1 Ep7
6.0
11th Feb 2008
Kai-lan wants to start a band, but Tolee cannot do a rhyme. The gang encourages him to keep trying, and he discovers he has a talent for singing and rhyming.
Kai-Lan's Campout
S1 Ep8
14th Feb 2008
Kai-lan camps out in the backyard in a ladybug-shaped tent with her friends, but trouble arises when Tolee refuses to share a stuffed toy, Pandy. Kai-lan helps Tolee see that everyone has more fun while sharing.
Wait, Hoho, Wait!
S1 Ep9
13th Feb 2008
Rintoo and the gang work together to assemble his new toy car, but Hoho can't wait until it is finished. He hops in before the car is done, causing it to fall apart. Kai-lan helps him learn to be patient so everyone gets to play.
The Ant Playground
S1 Ep10
12th Feb 2008
Kai-lan helps the ants build a tire swing for their playground, but she makes it too big. She learns to view things from the ants' perspective and builds a new swing that is just right.
Happy Chinese New Year!
S1 Ep11
6.0
15th Feb 2008
Kai-lan and her friends are allowed to carry the dragon costume for Chinese New Year parade, but Rintoo quits the team after getting upset about his "boring" middle position.
Ni Hao, Halloween
S1 Ep12
28th Oct 2008
Rintoo sprains his ankle and can not go trick-or-treating with all of his friends.
Beach Day
S1 Ep13
11th Jul 2008
On a trip to the beach, Tolee gets angry when the waves knock over his sand castle, so the others help him calm down and together they build a better castle.
Roller Rintoo
S1 Ep14
7th Oct 2008
Kai-lan helps Rintoo overcome his fear of roller skating so he can join his friends at the rink.
Rain or Shine
S1 Ep15
27th Mar 2008
The gang's outdoor fun is canceled by the rain and Kai-lan helps them overcome their disappointment.
Kai-lan's Carnival
S1 Ep16
6th Oct 2008
Kai-lan teaches responsibility to Rintoo and Hoho after they accidentally break Stompy's toy rocket and run away.
Lulu Day
S1 Ep17
8th Oct 2008
Kai-lan learns how to compromise with her friend Lulu when they take turns playing together.
Sports Day
S1 Ep18
6th Aug 2008
Rintoo brags about winning all the contests in the Dinosaur Games, causing the others to quit in anger.
Kai-Lan's Trip to China
S1 Ep19
Kai-Lan, Ye Ye and her friends travel to China to meet Kai-lan's great aunt, Gui Nai Nai to visit her and meet a village on top of a bamboo forest full of pandas as they help a baby panda at a naming party. What will be the baby panda's name?
