Oobi is an American children's television series created by Josh Selig. It premiered on Nickelodeon's Noggin network during a three-year period in which the channel's programming was controlled by Viacom, Sesame Workshop, and the Jim Henson Company. The series centers on a group of four characters represented by bare hand puppets with eyes and accessories. The program was highly influenced by Sesame Street, which Selig had worked on since its first season. The cast of Oobi consists exclusively of Muppet performers.
Oobi began as a series of two-minute shorts, which were broadcast from 2000 to 2002. It was announced in March 2003 that it was being developed into a full-length series. The first half-hour episode premiered on April 7, 2003, and the series concluded on February 11, 2005. Two sets of full-length episodes, each consisting of 26 segments, were produced. As of 2017, Oobi is available as part of the Noggin mobile subscription service. The program received a variety of awards and nominations throughout its run; these include an Innovation Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which presents the Primetime Emmys, and two accolades from the Parents’ Choice Foundation.
Uma wants to help with Oobi and Kako's puppet show. They ask her to watch instead, but soon realize that they need Uma's help to open the curtain.
Grampu and Inka go out polka dancing and leave a playful babysitter named Randy in charge of the kids. Uma initially resents Randy, but his silly demeanor eventually wins her over.