It aired from 1996 to 1998 on Cartoon Network alongside another preschool program titled Small World.
Localized versions of Big Bag aired on Canal J in France and Yorkshire Television in the UK.
It was Cartoon Network's first live-action series produced, and was the only one until 2007, when Out of Jimmy's Head premiered.
Alongside Small World, it was Cartoon Network's only other preschool show until 2005, when Tickle U debuted.
In March of 1999, Cartoon Network pulled Big Bag after the contract expired. It was also stated that it will later be reran on the new preschool cable channel called Noggin.