Web site: http://pbskids.org/wordgirl/
Details
Chronicles the adventures of Becky Botsford, a mild-mannered 5th grader who, at the call of duty, transforms into WordGirl—caped crusader and definition dynamo.
TV Schedule
The Wrong Side of the Law #214
[TV-Y7]
The Birthday Girl steals a priceless collection of Pretty Princess figurines from the jewelry store. In an unexpected turn of events Eileen (a.k.a. the Birthday Girl) charms the police commissioner and convinces him that WordGirl is the culprit. WordGirl is stuck in jail, accused of stealing the priceless collection of Pretty Princess figurines while the villains of the city are running amok.
- KET1 Monday, November 16 at 4:30 pm EST
- KET1 Thursday, December 17 at 4:30 pm EST
Two Brains Quartet/Big's Big Bounce #215
[TV-Y7]
For the city's centennial celebration the mayor promises to unveil its 100-year-old cheese wheel to the winner of the barbershop quartet competition. The Botsford family and Dr. Two Brains assemble talented groups. Becky and Bob join the city scout troop only to discover Mr. Big is the guest troop leader. He vows to motivate Troop 865 to sell the most granola bars in order to win the world famous mega-jump trampoline.
- KET1 Tuesday, November 17 at 4:30 pm EST
- KET1 Wednesday, December 23 at 4:30 pm EST
- KET2 Saturday, December 26 at 11:00 am EST
Nocan the Contrarian/Meat My Dad #217
[TV-Y7]
Mr. Botsford wins the role of "Mayor for the Day" just as WordGirl's newest villain Nocan the Contrarian lands ashore. When Mr. Botsford says "down" he says "up"! When WordGirl says "attack" he says "defend" followed by a barbaric yelp. WordGirl has to find his weakness in order to restore the city to normalcy. When the Butcher's Dad "Kid Potato" appears on the scene, they unite to create the ultimate supervillain team: "Meat and Potatoes!"
- KET1 Wednesday, November 18 at 4:30 pm EST
- KET2 Saturday, November 21 at 11:00 am EST
- KET1 Friday, December 18 at 4:30 pm EST
Mr. Big's Colossal Mini-Golf/The Young and the Meatless #216
[TV-Y7]
There's a new villain in town, Guy Rich, he's a super rich evil businessman. Everyone is impressed by Guyexcept Mr. Big. Mr. Big schemes to win back the spotlight by building a colossal mini golf course. Romantic sparks fly when the Butcher meets Lady Redundant Woman's copy Dupey. Will Lady Redundant Woman allow a union between one of her copies and the meat-wielding villain?
- KET1 Thursday, November 19 at 4:30 pm EST
- KET1 Tuesday, December 22 at 4:30 pm EST
The Two Brains Boogie/Field Day Fun with Robo-Tobey #202
[TV-Y7]
Becky's really excited about the big field day competition at school. But when Tobey wins the potato sack race and the flexed arm hang, she suspects something is awry. Becky has to figure out Tobey's tricks or else lose her chance at winning the coveted super deluxe teachers-only magic markers. Dr. Two Brains is at it again—this time he's threatening to turn all the town's buildings into cheese. When he traps WordGirl outside the city limits she has to figure out how to stop his cheesy plan and get to the Boogie Oogie Oogie dance contest on time!
- KET1 Friday, November 20 at 4:30 pm EST
Who Is Ms. Question?/Lunch Lady Chuck #218
[TV-Y7]
Is asking question a superpower? The Coach certainly doesn't think so when he eliminates Ms. Question from Villain School. When lightning strikes, WordGirl is going to have to dodge more than just questions in order to stop her. Rather than spend his time in jail, Chuck is recruited to serve in the cafeteria at Becky's school. Chuck wows the students with superb sandwiches but things turn ugly when people request non-sandwich related lunches. Irritated by the lack of sandwich appreciation, Chuck returns to his evil ways forcing WordGirl to bring him to justice.
- KET1 Monday, November 23 at 4:30 pm EST
- KET1 Friday, November 27 at 4:30 pm EST
- KET1 Monday, December 14 at 4:30 pm EST
Slumber Party Pooper /Line Lessons with Lady Redundant Woman #203
[TV-Y7]
Becky finally convinces her parents to let her have her first slumber party. But who invited Eileen, a.k.a. The Birthday Girl? Becky has to find a way to placate the bratty guest and still have fun at her own party. It's the last straw when someone cuts Beatrice Bixby in line. She transforms into Lady Redundant Woman and dispatches her copies to dole out some payback in the form of rude behavior. It's up to WordGirl to put a stop to their impolite ways.
- KET1 Tuesday, November 24 at 4:30 pm EST
Mr. Big's Dolls and Dollars/Great Granny May #204
[TV-Y7]
Everyone in town is obsessed with the new Walk & Talk WordGirl doll. There's just one BIG problem: she misuses and misspells words! After a salon robbery the conniving Granny May is sentenced to house arrest with her Mom, Great Granny May.
- KET1 Wednesday, November 25 at 4:30 pm EST
Tobey or Consequences/High Fat Robbery #101
[TV-Y7]
WordGirl and Tobey get into a battle of words in a real-life version of the game show Crash or Pie. The Butcher hosts free barbecues as diversions to help him carry out his crimes.
- KET1 Thursday, November 26 at 4:30 pm EST
You Can't Crush City Hall/2-Brain Highway #102
[TV-Y7]
Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy is threatening to smush City Hall with his giant sandwich press. Dr. 2-Brains escapes from the Prison Warden's life-size maze during a week when there happens to be lots of rare cheese to steal from events around town.
- KET1 Monday, November 30 at 4:30 pm EST
A Vote for Becky/Class Act #201
[TV-Y7]
Mrs. Botsford is running for D.A., and Becky is running for Student Council president. Tobey decides to run against Becky and uses his robots to distract WordGirl. Believing that his "wordiability" is getting in the way of his robbing sprees, Butcher enrolls in an adult education class to learn to articulate.
- KET1 Tuesday, December 1 at 4:00 pm EST
Becky and the Bard/Monkey Robot Showdown #213
[TV-Y7]
Violet and Becky compete for the coveted role of Juliet to play opposite the dreamy Hunter Throbheart in Romeo and Juliet. Violet is cast as Juliet while Becky is the understudy. When the Energy Monster captures Violet, Becky must chose between the role of a lifetime and saving her friend. The city is hosting the Big Checker Championship and Bob has to face off against Tobey's Robot, the Checkmate 3000!
- KET1 Wednesday, December 2 at 4:40 pm EST
- KET1 Wednesday, December 16 at 4:30 pm EST
- KET2 Saturday, December 19 at 11:00 am EST
I Think I'm a Clone Now/Answer All My Questions and Win Stuff #207
[TV-Y7]
Lady Redundant Woman has an evil plan to destroy WordGirl's reputation. When she creates an evil WordGirl copy the real WordGirl has to prove that she hasn't turned to a life of crime. Seymour Orlando Smooth is the host of the hottest new game show and Mrs. Botsford is a contestant! WordGirl has to find a way to stop the fun and games before Seymour steals all the contestant's money.
- KET1 Thursday, December 3 at 4:30 pm EST
Tobey's Tricks and Treats/Escape Wham #209
[TV-Y7]
After losing the costume contest at school, Tobey sets his Robots on a candy-stealing spree and vows to ruin Halloween. When both Chuck and the Whammer attempt to steal famous, priceless Henry VIII artifacts, WordGirl assumes they're partners in crime. But instead of working together, the two villains end up battling each other.
- KET1 Monday, December 7 at 4:30 pm EST
Pretty Princess Premiere/Where's Huggy? #210
[TV-Y7]
Will Becky be able to attend "The Pretty Princess and Magic Pony" movie premiere or will the Energy Monster foil her chance of seeing Pretty Princess on the silver screen? Disaster strikes when Bob goes missing. WordGirl tracks him down by making house calls at the evil villains lairs.
- KET1 Tuesday, December 8 at 4:30 pm EST
Robo-Camping/The Stew, the Proud... #211
[TV-Y7]
It's off to the woods for a serene camping trip with Becky, Violet, Tobey... and his robots. While the other campers attempt to rough it, Tobey commands his robots to do all of his tasks and create a luxurious weekend free from work. Time is running out for Becky to return her library books and maintain her perfect record when Raul Demiglasse and the Butcher go head-to-head in a culinary showdown.
- KET1 Wednesday, December 9 at 4:30 pm EST
- KET2 Saturday, December 12 at 11:00 am EST
Oh, Holiday Cheese/Change Day #219
[TV-Y7]
The Botsfords kick off the holiday festivities with a cheese party. With lots of cheese and sing-a-longs, the party is a huge success until Dr. Two Brains shows up with his cheese-swiping ray. Everyone is bringing their loose change to the bank to convert it into savings. What will happen when the Butcher locks Becky and Bob in the vault? Will the city's police officers be able to stop him when WordGirl can't come to the rescue?
- KET1 Thursday, December 10 at 4:30 pm EST
- KET1 Tuesday, December 15 at 4:30 pm EST
- KET1 Monday, December 21 at 4:30 pm EST
- KET1 Friday, December 25 at 4:30 pm EST
Who Wants Candy?/Chuck's Brother #212
[TV-Y7]
On a field trip to the local candy factory, The Birthday Girl goes on a candy eating spree. WordGirl must find a way to save the city's candy and win back her best friend and field trip buddy, Violet. Chuck's successful brother is in town and being honored for his latest invention... crustless bread! As the city prepares for the celebration, Chuck's envy gets the better of him.
- KET1 Friday, December 11 at 4:30 pm EST
Coupon Madness/When Life Gives You Potatoes ... #103
[TV-Y7]
Granny May goes on a crime spree by printing her own coupons to get things for free. Dr. 2-Brains has escaped from prison again, and WordGirl must find him before he perfects his latest weapon: a ray that can turn gold into cheese.
- KET1 Thursday, December 24 at 4:30 pm EST
WordGirl Makes a Mistake #220
[TV-Y7]
Newsflash: WordGirl is mispronouncing words! Realizing her weakened state, Mr. Big captures WordGirl and plans to set up a mind control ray on the moon. WordGirl is forced to battle Mr. Big in outer space but will she be able to save the Earth?
- KET1 Monday, December 28 at 4:30 pm EST
Jerky Jerk/Becky's Birthday #104
[TV-Y7]
When Becky's class takes a trip to the local museum, she has to switch to her WordGirl identity to stop the Butcher from stealing its most famous artifact: the ancient Beef Jerky of Supreme Power. Later, she battles an expanding energy monster while her parents plan a surprise birthday party for her.
- KET1 Tuesday, December 29 at 4:30 pm EST
Chuck!/Down with Word Up #105
[TV-Y7]
Clever villain Granny May tricks the townspeople into turning against WordGirl to provide cover for her latest crime spree. Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy confuses everyone by trying to steal gold instead of sandwiches.
- KET1 Wednesday, December 30 at 4:30 pm EST
Book Ends/Mr. Big #106
[TV-Y7]
Mr. Big, a slick businessman up to no good, introduces his new product: a "Thing" that does "stuff." WordGirl must figure out his secret motive and save the city. When WordGirl accuses Tobey of being too predictable with his crimes, he responds by using his robots to hold the town library hostage. He tells her he will release the library if WordGirl can best them in a winner-take-all game of dodgeball.
- KET1 Thursday, December 31 at 4:30 pm EST
Links
Official web site: http://pbskids.org/wordgirl/
