http://www.adweek.com/news/television/brand-refresh-childrens-tv-network-drops-barney-and-thomas-original-shows-166914 You may not heard the bad news. But on September 26th, 2015, PBS Kids Sprout will be re branding as "Sprout" and dropping it's acquired shows. That means no more Sesame Street, No more Thomas and Friends nor Many other PBS Kids shows.