Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot, also known as Welcome to Care-a-Lot, is an American CGI-animated musical television series based on the Care Bears franchise (in honor of the franchise's 30th anniversary) and produced by American Greetings Properties. Unlike its previous predecessor Care Bears shows, this was AG's first CGI animated "Care Bears" TV series, despite several films in the franchise having been released in the format.
The series first aired on June 2, 2012 on the Hub Network. Previews of each new episode were released weekly on an official channel on YouTube, along with occasional music video or other promotional releases. The series lasted one extended 26-episode season, after which the network underwent a rebranding. The series finale aired on December 8, 2012.
Netflix commissioned a continuation of the series, after the rebranding of The Hub as Discovery Family on October 13, 2014. The continuation, titled Care Bears & Cousins, had its first season released on November 6, 2015, continuing the story of the cast of Welcome to Care-a-Lot and introduces four new series regulars, the titular cousins Brave Heart Lion, Bright Heart Raccoon, Lotsa Heart Elephant and Cozy Heart Penguin. The second season of Care Bears & Cousins was released on Netflix on February 5, 2016.
Synopsis
Set in Care-a-Lot, a magical land in the clouds, Tenderheart Bear, Cheer Bear, Grumpy Bear, Share Bear, Harmony Bear, Funshine Bear and new playful, curious cub Wonderheart Bear all go on adventures that emphasize messages of caring and sharing. Human children from Earth often visit Care-a-Lot and participate in new adventures and valuable lessons learned. The Care Bears' mischievous King Beastly often attempts to make trouble for the bears.