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Netflix had previously streamed select Thomas & Friends content on their platform (mainly online video packages and direct-to-video specials) before it was pulled in 2017 in favour of being broadcast on Nickelodeon. In February 2020, Mattel made a deal with Netflix, ending the Nickelodeon deal back in December 2019, to stream Thomas & Friends in the US, starting with Series 23 on 15 March 2020 and followed by the Series 24 specials in May. Thomas & Friends is also available on Netflix in many other countries.
Series streamed
US
UK
- Series 22
- Series 23
AUS/NZ
- Series 15
- Series 20 (excluding The Christmas Coffeepot and Over the Hill)
CAN
- Series 23 (excluding Steam Team to the Rescue)
FIN
GER
Trivia
- Netflix was originally going to stream Series 22 in the US along with Amazon and Hulu, but ultimately, Nickelodeon opted to air the series. After the broadcasting rights had ended, Series 23 became the first series it streamed.
- When Series 23 was initially released on US services, it was incorrectly stated to be Series 20 before being amended. The special episodes are shown separately.
- The Australian Netflix formerly had Series 11, Calling All Engines!, The Great Discovery, Hero of the Rails, Misty Island Rescue, Day of the Diesels and Blue Mountain Mystery.