Date uploaded: 2021-07-29 02:44:03

The final new episodes of the PBS Kids animated series "Arthur" will air in early 2022, bringing the show to a close after an unprecedented 25-season run. The series, which revolves around the life of an 8-year-old anthropomorphic aardvark named Arthur Read, became known for portraying modern social issues in children's television, such as diabetes awareness and gay marriage. "Arthur," which debuted in 1996, has aired more than 200 episodes, winning four Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Children's Animated Program over the course of its run. 📸: @wgbh #arthur #pbs #pbskids