BOSTON, Mass. — The beloved television show that many of us grew up with for more than two decades is coming to an end.

Arthur has been on the air on PBS since October 7, 1996.

Its final season is scheduled to begin on February 21.

Marc Brown originally came up with the character of Arthur in 1976, during story time with his son.

Brown then went on to write a book.

It wasn’t until the mid-90s that WGBH in Boston decided to draw up and animate tales about the eight-year-old aardvark.

Not only have Arthur and his friends at Lakewood Elementary School made their mark in the memories of American children, but the show’s theme song is also ingrained in the hearts and minds of many.

While new production of the iconic cartoon show is coming to an end, Arthur will continue to entertain children (and nostalgic adults) in different ways.

PBS Kids tells Variety that Arthur will continue to appear in podcasts and video shorts.

All 25 seasons of the show will continue to be available on PBS Kids.

PBS will kick off the final season with a marathon on PBS Kids and the PBS Kids YouTube channel starting February 16.

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"Arthur" is coming to an end after 25 years.

The iconic children's series is ending next year, screenwriter Kathy Waugh revealed during a recent interview on the "Finding DW" podcast.

Executive producer Carol Greenwald said reruns will continue to be available.

"Arthur is the longest-running kids animated series in history and is known for teaching kindness, empathy and inclusion through many groundbreaking moments to generations of viewers," Greenwald said in a statement.

"Arthur" is aimed at children ages 4 to 8. It stars 8-year-old aardvark Arthur and his family and friends, according to PBS Kids.

Waugh told the podcast: "Arthur is no longer in production. We had our wrap party two years ago. I think [PBS] made a mistake, and I think Arthur should come back and I know I'm not alone in thinking they made a mistake."

She continued: "I don't know if it was a ratings issue or if it felt like it needed to be retired. To me, it felt evergreen, like it was never going to end, but it did end."

Waugh developed the show based on the books by Marc Brown. The show is the longest-running children's animated series in the U.S. and has won four Daytime Emmys for outstanding children's animated program.

The show ends with Season 25, which is set to air in the winter of 2022. It was previously renewed for four seasons in 2018. It premiered in October 1996.