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  1. Bernard(TV · 52 eps)
  2. Bernard(TV · 52 eps)
  3. Bernard(TV · 52 eps)
  4. Backkom Mission Impossible(ONA · 2 eps)
  5. Backkom Specials(ONA · 8 eps)
  6. My Friend Bernard(Movie · 1 eps)
  7. Backkom Bear: Agent 008(Movie · 1 eps)
  8. ...and 3 more below

Total: ~171 episodes / 68h watch time

Bernard Watch Order(2026)

With 10 entries across the franchise, Bernard can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.

10 entries ~68h total5 series4 movies1 OVA/special

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

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Bernard

Bernard

5.89TV52 eps~21hRG Animation Studios
Finished Airing
3
Bernard

Bernard

5.82TV52 eps~21hRG Animation Studios
Finished Airing
10
Super Bernard

Super Bernard

5.44Special1 eps~24minRG Animation Studios
Finished Airing
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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Bernard?

Release order. Start with Bernard and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.

How long does it take to watch all of Bernard?

About 68 hours total across 171 episodes and 10 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 49 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.

Release order or chronological order?

Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.

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