Hi-5 (2003–2011) User Reviews

Happy little show for kids, but for parents...

[Dewhistle · 6/10 · 27 May 2008]

It's a quagmire of freakyness. All the bright colors and singing and imaginative play is, I agree, good for a kid. I don't care for the puppets, but there aren't many of them. But as someone who can't tolerate the campy prancing of the average Broadway musical, I find it hard to handle. There seems to be a belief in entertainment that if everyone likes a thing, they'll like it better with songs, no matter how cheesy. I suppose this is somewhat true of children, but it is as usual carried too far even in their shows.

So kids will like it up to a certain age, not sure which age because my 10-year-old complains about how corny it is and then sits and watches it. But for adults, at least those who tend to watch the Macy's parade without the Broadway prance samples, it's rough... but easy to handle than Barney.

Great Show, Better Concert

[amedrick · 11 January 2005]

I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter and she loves Hi-5 and so do I. In fact, we recently went to a HI-5 concert and listening to an hour and a half of their songs showed me just how much vocabulary my daughter has learned from listening to this group. I started catching phrases in the songs that I heard my daughter saying on a daily basis.

This wonderful group manages to sneak learning in during the fun of singing and dancing. Each of the 5 characters teach different sorts of things -- shapes, problem solving, music, vocabulary and movement and they do a great job of it. I recommend them to any parent with toddlers. If they come to your city, I also recommend getting tickets to their concert. It's worth it.

Too Fun

[oliviahull-04231 · 10/10 · 23 April 2018]

I was a huge Hi-5 fan when I was young. It was super fun to watch their shows, and sing along to all of their songs! I also went to one of their concerts, which was my first one. I still have memories from how fun that day was. I met them later that day, and the entire cast was wicked friendly, and personable.

Awesome show, very parent friendly!

[hi5_mom · 10/10 · 16 August 2004]

This is a show that parents can watch with their kids that gets them both dancing, singing and learning! The skits help children ages 2-8 learn numbers, math, problem-solving, learn words and music and shapes. Its almost like a whole day of preschool in a 20 minute show that you will not be able to tear your kids away from. Plus, the songs are not annoying (compared to Barney or even the Wiggles) so even you will be singing them all day as well! Check out the show on TLC and Discovery, during their "Ready Set Learn" programming block, and be sure to pick up your copies of the 3 DVD or VHS released early August, and the CD that will be released in early September. Go to hi5america.com for more info.

Educational and fun at the same time is possible!

[mes01234 · 10/10 · 23 December 2007]

This show is one of the few I let my little girl watch. She's 10 months old but she already realizes when it's HI-5 time and loves the songs. She listens to them both in their Spanish and original English versions and the result is wonderful.

Children dance and sing and learn with each one of the members and the puppets.

As regards translation of the episodes, I can assure nothing is lost in translation and the result with older children is excellent too. I just wish the Hi-5 members would go on tour to see them live.

Congratulations to all of the team!

Feelin hot hot hot

[NaTaLyA_OzZy · 25 July 2003]

This show rocks. I am 21 and I love it. But it IS for kids... anywho it has singing and dancing and hot guys and girls... what more could u ask for? Very wholesome and better then some of the stupid shows out there. 10 outta 10 I hope they make this show 4ever!

Color Craze Music Magic Game Time by Hi-5 USA

[musiolben · 10/10 · 28 June 2022]

We will watch Color Craze Music Magic Game Time by Hi-5 USA in November it is a good show Karla Shaun Kimee Curtis Jenn 2004 we will watch it on Prime Video.

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Fantastic show for kids of all ages

[hexe-3 · 10/10 · 26 June 2006]

This Discovery Kids show is full of music and fun. While it's geared towards kids, I find myself singing the tunes myself. Our three year old looks forward to watching it every day, and our 18 month old jumps up and runs around in circles (aka dancing), singing along and chanting "Hi-5!" Whenever the new episodes come out it's at the top of the list of things to watch at our house. Note that this is the American version of the show. There are other shows in other countries with different characters. I have heard they are also fantastic, but having watched these characters so long, I am not sure if my kids would be as happy with the others.

Good kid's stuff

[RNMorton · 12 August 2003]

High energy song & skit show for children, brought to you by five energetic and attractive young talents. The opening/closing songs are really catchy (they better be, you see them twice a day for a week), and the skits are simple, fun and without pretension. My two year old loves the show and I enjoy it also.

What a fabulous show!

[Cynmoose · 16 September 2003]

My 5 year old son absolutely loves this show. Part of the reason he loves it is that there are boys and girls playing and singing together. The only down side of a great show is when you can't find any merchandise. I would love a CD of these fun songs (which I enjoy and find myself singing) but I can't find one with THIS group of performers. (Apparently there is and Australian group that does the same show and puts out the CDs) I hope they are able to keep this talented group together for a while. I would definitely buy tickets if they ever went on tour.

Cohesive Unit...

[fnordknt · 15 April 2004]

At first this show just seems like another long song and dance kid show. But it brings you in, not in that "I am learning something" vibe. More in you want to see what is coming next. It doesn't hurt that the female Hi 5's are all very pretty and not overly done up.

The production of this show is also great and minimal at the same time. For a butterfly they would keep one of the hi5's in their normal clothes plus a pair of wings. Same with the bee's and Grasshoppers.

This show may someday be a big hit, but it has along way to go before people start buying hi5 merchandise or going to the mall shows. I for one wont be surprised when the kids start wanting to do such things, this show seems to deserve it.

Oh and it also was genius to create a purple trouble making purple Octopus...