Carl and friends are shown doing things they like in front of Carl's home.

Meet Carl the Collector, a lovable raccoon with a heart as big as his collections! Carl has autism and a deep interest in gathering all sorts of treasures. Whether it’s finding the perfect item for any situation or solving problems with his friends, Carl’s collections always come to the rescue. 

Carl collects everything from autographs to bottle caps, fake mustaches, pet rocks and sweaters, is described as “warm-hearted” and someone who pays close attention to detail. He is joined by his best friend, Sheldon, an empathetic beaver who helps Carl navigate social situations, identical twin bunnies Nico and Arugula who have very different personalities, a hyperactive, impulsive squirrel with a tree nut allergy named Forrest and Lotta, a fox with autism who excels at art and music but is hypersensitive to sound, smell and food textures.

“Carl The Collector”, PBS KIDS’ first series centering on an autistic main character, premieres November 14, 2024 on PBSKIDS.org and on GPB TV. Check TV schedule. The show spotlights neurodiverse characters while exploring and celebrating the entire spectrum of humanity,” said Creator and Executive Producer, Zachariah OHora. “The world of Fuzzytown is designed to be a place where all viewers will see themselves or someone they know in it. We hope Carl and his friends will encourage empathy and understanding, and ultimately show that everyone benefits when we recognize and embrace our differences.” 

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