'Peppa Pig' is back! How, when to watch the Season 11 premiere.

Peppa Pigis back, looking to help young viewers better understand those around them.

The first episode of the new season, Season 11, "Hearing Test," explores how Peppa's younger brother George isdiagnosed as moderately deaf.

In the episode, Peppa and George take a hearing test during a regular doctor's visit. When the family learns George has moderate hearing loss, he is fitted with a hearing aid that helps him"experience the world of sound in a new way,"according to Hasbro.

Peppa Pig's younger brother George is moderately deaf. His story, which begins with a diagnosis, will be explored in Season 11, which airs on Nickelodeon on March 23, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET.

For the season premiere, George's audiologist in the episode is voiced byJodie Ounsley, the first deaf female rugby player to represent England.

"Peppa Pig" has historically celebrated diverse characters, such as Mandy Mouse, who uses a wheelchair, and Penny Polar Bear, who has two mothers. By introducing George's new storyline, Hasbro hopes to ensure more children see themselves represented, the company said in a news release.

With the new season around the corner, here's what to know about watching.

Ryan Glubo, an Oceanport parent to an 8 and 4-year-old, says he hopes to wait until 16 to give his kids a smartphone and 18 for social media.

This playgroup in Oceanport, NJ, which meets monthly, has roughly 30 kids and their families in attendance.

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Oceanport moms Katie Babad, Malsert Liebler and Natalie Corlett are part of the Oceanport chapter of The Balance Project.

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A group of Seattle dads launched an updated landline called the Tin Can that's taking off. Co-founders from left, Graeme Davies, Chet Kittleson and Max Blumen.

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Oceanport family Katie and Dave Babad and their daughters Ellie, 8, and Abby, 6, watch TGIF reruns like "Full House" and "Family Matters."

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Natalie Corlett's 8-year-old son, James, draws Greek gods with chalk at a playgroup in Oceanport

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When does 'Peppa Pig' Season 11 premiere?

"Peppa Pig" Season 11 premieres at 10 a.m. ET on Monday, March 23.

How to watch 'Peppa Pig' Season 11

"Peppa Pig" Season 11 will be available to watch on Nickelodeon.

Hasbro partners with the National Deaf Children's Society

To ensure accuracy and sensitivity in the new season, Hasbro partnered with the National Deaf Children's Society, Hearing Loss Association of America, and Camilla Arnold, a deaf executive producer.

Throughout 2026, Hasbro and the Hearing Loss Association of America will collaborate on family-focused initiatives throughout the United States, including participation in the nationwide Walk4Hearing events in May, a Hasbro news release states.

Peppa Pig YouTube provides new auditory experience for viewers

Ahead of the Season 11 premiere, an episode of "Peppa Pig Tales" was released on the officialPeppa Pig YouTube. The episode is told from George's audio perspective, allowing viewers to see his typical day, which may be trickier than for others.

Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her atgcross@usatoday.com.

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