Derek

Derek
Appearance Information
Years	1990-1995
Series	Barney & The Backyard Gang Barney & Friends
Seasons	1, 2, 3
Appearances	31 Episodes 8 Home Videos 3 Live appearances 1 Pledge Drive 1 Book
First appearance	Waiting for Santa
Last appearance	"On The Move"
Portrayer	Rickey Carter
In-universe Information
Gender	Male
Family	Granddad Richards (grandfather)

Derek is a character who first appeared in the Backyard Gang video, Waiting for Santa, replacing the character of Jason (played by Salim Grant). Derek was portrayed by Rickey Carter. Derek has also appeared in the later videos of the series, as well as in the first two seasons of Barney & Friends; he made a final guest appearance in the season three episode, "On The Move". As mentioned in the third season of Barney & Friends, he would move to a different school compared to the other main cast of children in that respective season.

Title card of Derek used for Barney & The Backyard Gang.

Derek hugging Barney on set during "The Alphabet Zoo".

In-universe facts

• Family: Derek lives with his mother, his father, his two brothers, a pet goldfish named Angel (who was mentioned in "Be A Friend"), and a dog named Fluffy. He has a grandfather named Granddad Richards who came for a visit in the episode, "Grandparents Are Grand!".
• Age: When doing the the Barney & Friends Family Marathon, Derek mentioned that he was eight-years-old when doing Barney in Concert.
• Address: 123 Hickory Street (as mentioned/seen in Waiting for Santa).
• Fears: As mentioned in "What's That Shadow?", Derek used to be afraid of going to the doctors.
• Likes:
  • As mentioned in Barney Goes To School, Derek's favorite school center is the water table. In "Grandparents Are Grand!" it was revealed that science is now Derek's favorite school center.
  • As mentioned in "My Family's Just Right for Me", Derek loves songs that spell out words (such as "BINGO").
  • As mentioned in the episode "When I Grow Up...", Derek likes looking through telescopes and making people laugh.
• As mentioned in the episode "I Can Do That!", it's Derek's job to clean his room at home before he goes out to play.

Role in series

Barney & The Backyard Gang

Waiting for Santa

In the video, Derek was sad because he was new in the neighborhood and he hasn't made any friends yet. He was worried that Santa wouldn't know his new address and wouldn't be able to come and see him. Derek wished that he could have some new friends right before Barney and The Backyard Gang arrived in his room. Once they arrive and give out introductions, Michael invites Derek to join the gang. Pleased by the invitation and his making of new friends, he informs the others of his dilemma. Barney tells everyone that after conversing with Santa he wants them all to visit Santa's workshop so Mrs. Claus can show Derek that his name is on the list. Eventually, they make it to the North Pole and Derek sees that Santa has his name and new address on his list.

Barney & Friends

"Alphabet Soup!"

Derek writes a mystery word on the chalkboard to help Min and Kathy read words where he has Barney and the others guess the letters of the mystery word one-by-one while engaging in alphabet-themed songs and activities. Once the mystery word is fully written, Derek helps Min and Kathy read out the word. The mystery word is none other than "BARNEY".

"Be A Friend"

Michael made a picture of the playground outside while Derek made a picture of Barney to put within Michael's background (which was titled "Barney in the Playground"). Michael was looking forward to taking the picture home in his room, however Derek wanted to take it home to show it to his brothers. Michael further explained that he did more work on the picture while Derek explained that the Barney centerpiece was most important. After helping to teach Tosha the song "The More We Get Together", Michael and Derek became friends again. At the end, Derek and Michael give her a picture they helped create together.

"On The Move"

Min arrives and gives Barney, Kathy, and Tosha news that Derek and Tina are coming back for a visit, and they decide to make them a special memory book as a going away gift. Tina and Derek eventually arrive and they explain what it's like to be going to a new school.

Appearances

• Barney & The Backyard Gang
• Barney & Friends
• Home Videos
• Live appearances
• Pledge Drive
• Books

1. Waiting for Santa
   
2. Campfire Sing-Along
   
3. Barney Goes To School
   
4. Barney in Concert
   
5. Rock with Barney

1. "My Family's Just Right For Me"
   
2. "Playing It Safe"
   
3. "The Treasure of Rainbow Beard"
   
4. "Going Places!"
   
5. "Caring Means Sharing"
   
6. "Down On Barney's Farm"
   
7. "What's That Shadow?"
   
8. "Happy Birthday, Barney!" (cameo)
   
9. "Alphabet Soup!"
   
10. "Our Earth, Our Home"
    
11. "Be A Friend"
    
12. ""I Just Love Bugs""
    
13. "When I Grow Up..."
    
14. "1-2-3-4-5 Senses!" (cameo)
    
15. "Hi, Neighbor!"
    
16. "A Splash Party, Please"
    
17. "A World Of Music"
    
18. "Doctor Barney is Here!"
    
19. "Hola, Mexico!"
    
20. "Everyone Is Special"
    
21. "Grandparents Are Grand!"
    
22. "May I Help You?"
    
23. "Honk! Honk! A Goose on the Loose!"
    
24. "I Can Do That!"
    
25. "Grown-Ups for a Day!"
    
26. "Look At Me, I'm 3!"
    
27. "The Exercise Circus!"
    
28. "The Dentist Makes Me Smile"
    
29. "Stop, Look And Be Safe!"
    
30. "The Alphabet Zoo"
    
31. "On the Move"

1. Barney's Magical Musical Adventure
   
2. Barney Live! In New York City
   
3. Imagination Island

1. Barney in Concert
   
2. Barney & Friends World Premiere Gala (March 28, 1992)
   
3. Barney Live! at Radio City

1. Barney & Friends Family Marathon

1. Imagination Island

Gallery

Derek and Barney

Derek in "Everyone Is Special".

Derek in "May I Help You?"

Derek in "The Dentist Makes Me Smile"

Derek in "On the Move", his final appearance

Trivia

• Despite not appearing the film, the original draft of Barney's Great Adventure had Derek appearing in the beginning of the film, alongside the other main recurring children from season three of Barney & Friends.

See also

• Images of Derek - categorized images featured on Barney Wiki of the character Derek.