PB&J Otter is an American animated musical children's television series which premiered on Disney Channel's preschool block (Playhouse Disney) on March 15, 1998.[1] A total of 65 episodes were produced during the course of its three-season run, with the final episode airing on September 24, 2000 (although a Halloween episode was the last aired episode, on October 15, 2000).[2] The series centers on the Otter family who live in the rural fishing community of Lake Hoohaw. Most stories revolve around the Otter kids: older brother Peanut, younger sister Jelly and baby sister Butter (named after the peanut butter and jelly sandwich), as well as their friends and neighbors.[3] The show was created by Jim Jinkins, who also created Doug and Allegra's Window, and executive-produced by David Campbell in close conjunction with Harvard University's Cognitive Skills Group, "Project Zero". The group's job was to monitor each and make sure the material had a positive educational message. This show features songs by Dan Sawyer, Fred Newman and Rich Mendoza. PB&J Otter was nominated for an Annie Award for outstanding music in an animated show in 2000.[4]