The Fresh Beat Band

The Fresh Beat Band is an American live action show created by Scott Kraft and Nadine van der Velde. It aired on Nick Jr. from 2009 to 2013.

Summary
All episodes follow the same basic structure:


 * Each episode begins with a song that foreshadows a problem that the band will solve.
 * The band works together to solve the problem.
 * When the problem is solved they perform a song with the problem and solution incorporated into the lyrics.
 * Each episode concludes with a version of The Fresh Beat Band's closing song, "Great Day".
 * The main characters dance to choreography by Mandy Moore; Sean Cheesman; Chuck Maldonado; Scotty Nguyen; Dreya Weber; Mary Ann Kellogg; Nakul Mahajan; Mihran Kirakosian; Susan Austin, and Fred Tallaksen.

Why It Gets The Beat

 * 1) The songs in this show are wonderful and catchy, especially the theme song.
 * 2) This show had a crossover episode with Yo Gabba Gabba!, titled "Yo! Fresh Beats Go Gabba Gabba!", which was pretty cool.
 * 3) The main cast, Kiki, Shout, Marina and Twist, is very likable, as they work very well as a music band and their friendship is very heartwarming.
 * 4) The recurring characters, Harper, Melody, Ms. Piccolo, Reed, and the Junior Beats are also pretty likable.
 * 5) The episodes are very well-quality for something made for little kids. The first 2 seasons focus on the gang’s life during music school, then during the final season, it focuses on the gang’s current life after graduating from music school.
 * 6) Just like LazyTown, this show is sure to get kids moving, especially with all the dancing.
 * 7) The acting is very good, especially from the main cast of Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, Thomas Hobson, Jon Beavers, and both of Marina’s actresses: Shayna Rose (Seasons 1-2) and Tara Perry (Season 3).
 * 8) Teaches good morals, like to accept other for who they are, and to help each-other.
 * 9) It's spin-off "Fresh Beat Band of Spies" was decent.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) The songs may be annoying for some people sometimes.
 * 2) It can be corny at times.

Reception
The Fresh Beat Band got a 6.4/10 on IMDB.

Trivia

 * 1) The show later had an animated spin-off called Fresh Beat Band of Spies.