MeTV Toons is leaning hard into the Bedrock expanded universe this summer, making The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show the centerpiece of its Saturday morning "Cartoon Candy" block. If you’re looking to catch the 1971 teen spinoff or the later variety hours, you’ll find them airing back-to-back starting at 9:00 AM ET every Saturday, with additional rotations on Sunday mornings.
TL;DR: This summer, MeTV Toons is the exclusive home for The Flintstones spinoffs, specifically the teen-centric The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show and the 1980s variety-style The Flintstone Comedy Show. It’s a low-stakes, high-nostalgia watch that’s perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast. For more retro picks, check out our best shows for kids list.
Since its launch, MeTV Toons has become the "record store" of animation—a place where the deep cuts get as much love as the hits. This summer, they’re prioritizing the "Teen Pebbles" era. Here is the typical Saturday morning breakdown you’ll see on the schedule:
- 9:00 AM ET: The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show – The 1971 classic where the kids are in high school and Fred is basically the "get off my lawn" neighbor.
- 9:30 AM ET: The Flintstone Comedy Show – The 90-minute variety block (often split into half-hour segments for reruns) featuring "The Frankenstones" and "Captain Caveman."
- Sundays at 10:00 AM ET: "The Flintstones Family Hour" – A rotating slot that often features The New Fred and Barney Show or the various TV specials like The Flintstones on Ice.
If you grew up on the original 1960s prime-time show, these spinoffs feel... different. They moved from the "Stone Age Honeymooners" vibe into full-blown Saturday morning cartoon energy.
This is the one most parents remember. Pebbles is a headstrong teen, Bamm-Bamm is her muscular, slightly dim boyfriend, and they spend most of their time at Bedrock High. It’s essentially Archie with dinosaurs.
- The Vibe: High-energy, lots of "laugh track" moments, and very 1970s fashion (well, as much fashion as you can have in animal skins).
- Why it works now: It’s harmless. Compared to the frantic pacing of modern "brain rot" content, this is a slow-burn comedy that actually has a beginning, middle, and end.
The Flintstone Comedy Show (1980)
By the time 1980 rolled around, Hanna-Barbera was throwing everything at the wall. This show is a "tapestry" of weirdness. You get the main Flintstones family, but you also get segments like The Frankenstones (the neighbors who are basically The Munsters) and Dino and Cavemouse (a Tom and Jerry rip-off).
This intro is the peak of 80s Saturday morning production value. If your kid likes Captain Caveman, this is where he lives now.
We talk a lot at Screenwise about being your own algorithm. The problem with modern streaming is that it’s an endless "up next" of whatever is cheapest to produce. Choosing to watch a scheduled block on a channel like MeTV Toons is a deliberate move.
It introduces "appointment viewing" to a generation that has never had to wait for a show. There’s a specific kind of patience built when you know The Flintstones isn't coming on until 9:00 AM.
Plus, the spinoffs are a masterclass in seeing how a brand evolves. You can talk to your kids about why Pebbles went from a baby to a teenager and then (in later specials) back to a baby. It’s a fun way to look at how TV is made without it feeling like a media literacy lecture.
While the MeTV Toons schedule is all about the past, there is new stuff on the horizon. Bedrock, the adult-animation sequel series produced by and starring Elizabeth Banks as a grown-up Pebbles, is still in development and set to drop on Max (likely in late 2026 or 2027).
Based on the early premise, it looks like it will follow Pebbles as she navigates the transition from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age. Since it’s being framed as an adult comedy (think Harley Quinn or Velma), it probably won't be a Saturday morning watch for the elementary school crowd, but it’s worth keeping on your radar if your kids are aging into teen territory.
If your kid gets hooked on the prehistoric slapstick, don't just stop at the TV.
- Compare the eras: Watch an episode of the original The Flintstones (1960) and then an episode of the teen spinoff. Ask them: "Which Fred do you like better—the one who works at the quarry or the one who’s just a grumpy dad?"
- Build the "Stone Age" Tech: The best part of these shows is the "living" technology (the bird record player, the mammoth shower). It’s a great creative prompt: "If we had to build a dishwasher out of a dinosaur, what kind would it be?"
Q: Where can I stream Flintstones spinoffs if I don't have MeTV Toons? Most of the spinoffs, including The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show, are available to stream on Tubi (free with ads) or can be purchased on Amazon Prime Video. MeTV Toons is just the only place showing them in a curated, "broadcast" format right now.
Q: Is the 1994 Flintstones movie okay for younger kids? The Flintstones (1994 movie) is a PG-rated nostalgia trip. It’s mostly fine, though it has some 90s-era "adult" humor and corporate satire that will go way over a 7-year-old’s head. It’s a fun watch for the production design alone.
Q: Are there any "banned" Flintstones episodes I should worry about? There are some early 1960s episodes and commercials (like the infamous Winston cigarettes spots) that haven't aired in decades. The versions you see on MeTV Toons and Tubi are the standard Saturday morning edits, so you won't stumble onto anything truly wild during a 9:00 AM rerun.
The Flintstones spinoffs are "comfort food" TV. They aren't going to change your kid's life, and they aren't as sharp as the original series, but they’re a solid, intentional alternative to the mindless scroll of a YouTube feed.
- Check your local listings for MeTV Toons to see if it’s available over-the-air in your city.
- If you're looking for more modern animation that hits the same "family comedy" notes, see our digital guide for elementary school.
- For a deep dive into the best of the best, browse our best shows for kids list.