The following is an episode list for the Nickelodeon animated television series Dora the Explorer. The show debuted on August 14, 2000 and airs on Nickelodeon's. Dora the Explorer Dora the Explorer. Join Dora, Boots, Backpack, Map, and Swiper for interactive preschool adventures in your backyard and around the world. Dora the Explorer is an American educational animated TV series created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh, and Eric Weiner. Dora the Explorer became a. Date Aired Dora the Explorer Episodes; Season 1: 14 August 2000: Season 1, Episode 1: The Legend of the Big Red Chicken 15 August 2000 Dora the Explorer. Join Dora, Boots, Backpack, Map, and Swiper for interactive preschool adventures in your backyard and around the world. Preschoolers can sing and. Help Dora and friends on their way to a Candy Land fiesta! Visit for more fun games and videos. The following is an episode list for the Nickelodeon animated television series Dora the.