Hey Arnold 22nd Anniversary with Arun Mehta and Craig Bartlett

In this special 22th Hey Arnold! anniversary episode, Arun Mehta welcomes creator Craig Bartlett back for an in-depth fan Q&A celebrating the beloved Nickelodeon classic. Craig reflects on the origins of Hey Arnold!, the freedom of creating a thoughtful cartoon about childhood, the design and evolution of characters like Helga, Lila, Lorenzo, Arnie, Monkey Man and Mr. Simmons, and the stories behind fan-favourite episodes including “What’s Opera, Arnold?”, “24 Hours to Live”, “Field Trip”, “The Journal” and more.The conversation also dives into Hey Arnold! The Movie and The Jungle Movie, including the long road to resolving Arnold’s missing parents storyline, the creative decisions behind the show’s emotional payoff, and the enduring impact of the series on fans across generations. Packed with behind-the-scenes memories, production stories, character insights and plenty of Hey Arnold! nostalgia, this episode is a must-listen for longtime fans and anyone interested in animation, storytelling and classic Nicktoons.