KQED TV Kids Channel Daily Schedule

02:00 AM: Arthur

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:00:00 PDT

Pick a Car, Any Car - The Read family car is broken, and so is Arthur's heart. How can Mom and Dad even think of replacing it? "Car Talk" hosts Click and Clack the Tappet brothers (otherwise known as Tom and Ray Magliozzi) lend some much-needed advice as Arthur desperately tries to save the beloved vehicle.

Jenna's Bedtime Blues - Muffy's annual slumber party is the envy of Lakewood Elementary. This year Jenna is finally invited and she's absolutely... horrified! What if the other girls discover that she's an occasional bed-wetter? She'll be the lonely laughingstock of Elwood City! Can Jenna make it though the night with her sheets dry - and her secret safe?

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02:30 AM: Maya & Miguel

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:30:00 PDT

When Maya wants to add some oomph to her presentation about Mexico for school, she consults her Abuela Elena, who allows her to borrow a prized possession: a calavera, or skull made of sugar, that is used in the yearly Day of the Dead celebration. Maya promises to let nothing happen to this special calavera. Her presentation goes well, but Maya loses the calavera! After Theo, Maggie, Chrissy and Andy each share their fantastical ideas about how the lost calavera will make Abuela feel, Maya herself feels horrible. She promised her abuela that she wouldn't let anything happen to it! Then, as luck would have it, Maya discovers that she accidentally switched backpacks with another student, and the calavera is recovered. An excited Maya can't contain herself, and while jumping up and down, breaks the calavera! Maya is determined not to let her abuela down, and goes to great lengths to have the calavera re-made. Unfortunately, this, too, is a disaster. When Abuela is finally told the truth, Maya is surprised - Abuela is happy! Not about the calavera, but about Maya's good grade on her presentation. And though Abuela misses the calavera, she thinks that rebuilding it together would make her even happier.

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03:00 AM: WordGirl

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:00:00 PDT

CHUCK E SNEEZE: WordGirl has to battle Chuck's latest evil scheme, while also fighting off a nasty cold.SWAP MEAT: The Butcher is making a bundle, auctioning off forgeries of famous lost works of art.. WordGirl has to figure out how he's pulling it off.

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03:30 AM: Cyberchase

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:30:00 PDT

All is not well in Perfectamundo, a dome-enclosed cybersite, when orange spots are discovered building up on the dome's interior surface, blocking the site's precious sunlight. What source could be responsible for the spots multiplying so fast? Is it Hacker's new factory that pours out orange clouds through smoky stacks? It can't be that new Digifizz toy, with its tiny burst of colorful sparkles shooting into the air each time it gets used. With time running out, the CyberSquad must come to grips with the power of multiplication and use it to undo the site's pollution problem.

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04:00 AM: Wishbone

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:00:00 PDT

Wishbone introduces a friend to some of his favorite stories and shows the most exciting moments from past episodes.

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04:30 AM: Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:30:00 PDT

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05:00 AM: Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 PDT

"Precious Gift "
Character: Sheegwa, Tai Tai
Challenge: Recognizing different points of view
Sheegwa finds Tai-Tai's special necklace, a gift from her dear, departed father. Sheegwa is mesmerized by its beauty, so much that she does not want to return it. When the alley cats run off with the charm, Sheegwa realizes she should have just given it back to Tai-Tai. Sagwa helps her sister get the necklace back. Although the necklace ends up breaking, Sheegwa returns it to Tai-Tai who is overjoyed to have her father's gift back in her possession.

"Lord of the Fleas"
Character: Sagwa, Sheegwa, Sleeve Dogs
Challenge: Understanding how conflict arises and is resolved. Appreciating one's environment
It's a wild day in the forest with the kittens and the Sleeve Dogs when they join the Magistrate and Tai-Tai for a little rest and relaxation at an island getaway. Sagwa convinces the Sleeve Dogs to be friends for the day but they soon show their colors and scare Sheegwa deeper into the forest. Humans and pets alike are scared by a wild boar that lurks in the woods. The day seems to drag from one mishap to the next until everyone meets up again to watch a gorgeous sunset. With their differences behind them, everyone celebrates a day away from home.

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05:30 AM: Wunderkind Little Amadeus

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:30:00 PDT

A bishop asks the Mozart family, now on a concert tour, to take a valuable violin to Munich as a present for the prince-elector. As always, Devilius wants to get the Mozarts into trouble, so he replaces the valuable violin with a worthless old fiddle. He hopes to make it look like the Mozarts sold the valuable violin in order to make money. Then, Devilius will simply hand over the real violin and receive generous praise. In the end, Amadeus' musical genius takes center stage and thwarts Devilius' plans. The Music: "Violin Concerto in G" K. 216; "Divertimento in F" K. 138; "Violin Concerto in B" K. 207; et al. Additional Content: Monti explains violins' place among the string instruments or "strings." Then, he demonstrates the different sizes of a viola, a violin, a cello and a contrabass (double bass) and viewers hear the sounds they make.

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06:00 AM: Reading Rainbow

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Phyllis Diller narrates Ludlow Laughs by Jon Agee, a story about a man with a contagious laugh. LeVar Burton is visited by a clown who gives him a "comedy makeover." Child reviewers recommend "Make Me Laugh" books, "Pig William," and "Shake My Sillies Out." A stand-up comic talks about his profession.

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06:30 AM: Maya & Miguel

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:30:00 PDT

When the usually meticulous Rosa scorches the family breakfast, Maya thinks the apartment is cursed with bad luck. Using Maggie's grandmother's Guide to Feng Shui (which they don't really have time to read thoroughly), Maya, Miguel and the gang redecorate the entire place in an effort to restore positive energy before Santiago brings home an important supplier for dinner that evening. But at dinner that night, the kids' freshly painted walls, makeshift Asian fountains, and rearranged furniture cause a lot more harm than good.

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07:00 AM: Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 PDT

Collar of Time
Challenge: New roles, responsibilities and their associated demands and rewards.
Sagwa is embarrassed to wear her new collar because everyone is teasing her about it. She buries it and thinks nothing of it. Once she learns that this collar is indeed sacred to her family, she tries to dig it up and finds that it's missing! Sagwa is persistent in finding it and she learns that at first glance you don't always know the true value of things.

The Birds, the Bees and the Silkworms
Challenge: Developing friendships and negotiating new groups. Appreciating one's environment.
Tai-Tai banishes the birds, bees, and silkworms because she feels that they are ugly and useless. Meanwhile, Dongwa tries to hide his feelings when he learns that his new friend, Siao-po is moving. Dongwa later realizes that it's okay to show his emotions. Tai Tai also learns an important lesson when she changes her mind about banishment upon discovering that each of these creatures has a purpose and serve to enhance her life.

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07:30 AM: Clifford's Puppy Days

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:30:00 PDT

* Oh Brother - Little Lucy Sidarsky is having a hard time adjusting to the new baby in the family. Seeing this, Daffodil decides to share with her the story of Clifford's arrival into Daffodil's home. It takes some time, but Daffodil soon discovers the joy of being a "big sister and friend" to someone who needs her. Lucy has her own small revelation when she is able to stop her little brother from crying. < br />* Up, Up & Oops! - Emily Elizabeth, Nina and Shun decide to make their own kites for a special kite flying day at the park. But when neither girls' kites will fly it looks like they won't be able to participate in kite flying day. In the end, Shun shares his special Japanese kite making materials with his friends and this act of sharing saves the day for all involved.

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08:00 AM: Raggs

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:00:00 PDT

Its Puppy Love Day (Valentine's Day) and Razzles wants to find an extra special way to show her friends how much she loves them. All the dogs explore different ways to express love for their friends. < br />Pido loves his new surfboard so much he does everything with it, except surfing. But when he accidentally breaks it, the other pups show Pido the best way to love a surfboard is to actually use it to catch a wave.

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08:30 AM: Wunderkind Little Amadeus

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:30:00 PDT

On their way to Vienna, Amadeus and his sister Nannerl follow a troupe of actors and accidentally board the wrong ship. While their parents sail on the Danube towards Vienna, the two children enjoy their time aboard the pleasure boat. They cap off the performance of the acting troupe with their own musical accompaniment. Along the way, they help bring peace between an angry father and his daughter and future son-in-law. But will the Mozart siblings ever catch up with their parents' ship? The Music: "Sonata in C Major" K. 545; "Flute Quartet in D" K. 285; "Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra in C" K. 190; et al. Additional Content: The Mozart family travels to Vienna in this episode. When they arrive in Passau at the river Donau, they board a ship instead of a coach. The trip from Salzburg to Vienna took several days, as traveling during that time was much more difficult and time-consuming. Monti shows how people traveled in the past.

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09:00 AM: Postcards from Buster

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PDT

While taking in the sights of Manhattan with new friends Aryeh and Mattie, Buster discovers that living in a big city doesn't mean you're trapped in giant skyscrapers. The kids help Buster understand a little more about city life and about their traditions as Orthodox Jews.

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09:30 AM: Zula Patrol

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:30:00 PDT

* Larva Or Leave Me - Skip needs the help of The Zula Patrol to find his best friend, Wriggly. On their search, they find out the missing worm isn't a worm at all but a beautiful butterfly. They finally locate her just as she emerges from the chrysalis in her new form. Through their search mission, The Zula Patrol learns about the life cycles of different creatures and about a stage of growth called metamorphosis. Now that she's been found, Wriggly worries that Skip won't like her anymore because she's different. Nonsense! Change is a part of life.
* Egg Hunt - Deliria hatches an evil plan to steal all of the frogs and their eggs on Zula and use them in her quest to takeover the planet. Wizzy and Wigg catch wind of her scheme and come up with their own plan to stop her. Along the way they discover that the eggs hatch into tadpoles and then grow into frogs through metamorphosis. It's up to Zula to find the stolen eggs and frogs and return them to the planet for the good of all.

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10:00 AM: Reading Rainbow

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:00:00 PDT

LeVar Burton goes scuba diving and snorkeling at a coral reef off the coast of Key West in this episode, which features Dive to the Coral Reefs by Elizabeth Tayntor, Paul Erickson and Les Kaufman (read by Fran Brill). Burton visits with Harold Hudson, the "Reef Doctor" who repairs damaged coral reefs. Other children's books highlighted are Creatures of the Sea, How to Hide an Octopus, and I Can Be an Oceanographer.

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10:30 AM: Between the Lions

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:30:00 PDT

The Information Hen helps some confused creatures determine whether they are snails or slugs, and a missing pet worm leads to an all-out search in the library.

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11:00 AM: Martha Speaks

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:00:00 PDT

* Martha and the Canine Caper - Martha inadvertently helps some stray dogs rob Karl the butcher. Worried that she'll get blamed for the crime, she conceals the evidence and pretends nothing happened. When the canine criminals recruit her for another heist, she's torn between the truth and a really big salami. Vocabulary - (E) distressed, blame, confess, conceal(ing), shame (I) rob, crime, punish, suspect, honest, hurt.
* Perfectly Martha* (*book based) - Martha thinks there's something fishy about the Perfect Pup Institute. Why are all these dogs behaving so, well, perfectly? Martha is determined to uncover the secret, before any more dogs lose their essential dogginess. Will she succeed or will she become a perfect pup too? Vocabulary - (E) train, imperfect, obedient, disobedient, misbehave (I) wild, good, bad, sneaky, secret.

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11:30 AM: Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:30:00 PDT

Bridget and Willie go to Disney World to design a rollercoaster. They meet with professional engineers to learn how to design a coaster and about the forces and motion at work, including gravity and inertia. Then they build a physical model to try out their ideas. Finally, they program their coaster design and "ride" their creation in a full-motion, virtual reality simulator. Madi and Mike head off to a recording studio to work with a professional musician to record an original song.

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12:00 PM: Wishbone

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:00:00 PDT

Joe's absorption with a new business venture puts Samantha and David in a "touchy" situation. Wishbone as King Midas has the "Golden Touch" and big problems in this tale from Ovid's "Metamorphoses."

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12:30 PM: Arthur

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:30:00 PDT

Prunella Sees the Light - To make everything perfect for her sleepover with Marina, Prunella happily styles her room to resemble a "Henry Skreever" book. But then she panics - since Marina is blind, will decorations she can't even see offend her... or worse, make her trip? Or will Prunella discover that her worries about protecting Marina - and their friendship - are more about Prunella's own perceptions rather than Marina's actual capabilities? Return of the Snowball - For six months, two weeks and four days, D.W. has been trying to solve the mystery of her snowball's disappearance. So when it re-appears in the freezer, she's ecstatic!! But wait - if it was taken once, how can she stop it from being stolen again? Can D. W. keep the snowball safe from plotting thieves... or even from melting?

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01:00 PM: Clifford's Puppy Days

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:00:00 PDT

* Fall Feast - It's the Fall Feast holiday and the Howards are planning to visit Emily Elizabeth's grandparents. But a huge snow storm leaves them snowed in at the train station, along with many of their friends and neighbors. At first, everyone's spirits are very low but Clifford helps Emily Elizabeth realize that the group can celebrate the Fall Feast together and rejoice in its spirit of sharing.
* Norville's New Game - The animals are in the courtyard making up games. When it's Norville's turn to invent a game he consistently reinvents the rules so that each time emerges as the winner. Each time this happens, he further alienates his friends until they eventually refuse to play with him anymore. In the end, Norville realizes the importance of playing fair.

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01:30 PM: Raggs

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:30:00 PDT

The dogs can't decide which colored ball to play with. Plus, Razzles learns how to mix colors to create the perfect picture to send to Grandma Fluffy.

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02:00 PM: Reading Rainbow

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:00:00 PDT

Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures With the Family Lazardo is the featured book. Written by William Joyce and read by Edward Asner, this story is about a dinosaur found by a family on safari in Africa and brought back to the US where he (Bob, the dinosaur) becomes a local baseball hero. LeVar Burton hosts from the Spring Training Camp for the Oakland A's. Later, RR takes the field with the Bombers and Bengals, two all-girl softball teams.

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02:30 PM: Between the Lions

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:30:00 PDT

Lionel is master of ceremonies of this first annual music awards show, featuring favorite tunes from Between the Lions and very tasty awards.

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03:00 PM: Wishbone

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:00:00 PDT

Joe's family friend Julia tells Joe stories from Mexico that help him understand the power of love for his mother. Meanwhile, Wishbone is Juan Diego in the story of "Our Lady of Guadalupe."

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03:30 PM: Postcards from Buster

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:30:00 PDT

Mora guides Buster through his travels in this picturesque and historic city in her native country. Buster gets lost (and found), tries his hand at learning Spanish, and, with the help of some local kids, discovers that communication means more than just speaking the language.

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04:00 PM: Zula Patrol

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:00:00 PDT

* Spin Control: The Venus Effect - Venus refuses to pose for a picture on Multo's Mega-Map of the Solar System because she feels that she doesn't fit in with the other planets. The Zula Patrol figures out how unique Venus is, then (with some musical help from Wizzy and Wigg) manage to convince her that having a "retrograde" rotation really rocks!
* Crater Raters: Journey To Mercury -The Zulean Crater Rater Society is late in arriving for Multo's luncheon and that means trouble. The Zula Patrol must race to the planet Mercury to rescue the Raters from the clutches of Dark Truder - who wants to use their knowledge of craters to build a gigantic golf course where even he can't miss the holes.

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04:30 PM: Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:30:00 PDT

All six kids are suspects when the FETCH! Grand Prize is stolen from the grounds of Dogwart's, Ruff's old obedience school. Working with forensic scientists, the kids must collect and analyze evidence in order to clear their own names and find the real culprit. In doing so, they learn about the physical characteristics that some humans share (such as shoe size, and hair color) and the characteristics that are unique to individuals (such as DNA and fingerprints). Boston Police officers and forensic scientists work with kids throughout the evidence collection process, by identifying stray hairs, lifting fingerprints found at the scene, and investigating footprints and DNA.

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05:00 PM: WordGirl

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 PDT

Princess Triana & the Ogre of Castlebum - WordGirl does battle with Tobey, who is determined to steal a copy of the newest sequel to everyone's favorite book series so he can read it before everyone else.Heat Wave, Crime Wave - On the hottest day of the summer, GrannyMay uses her air-conditioned jetpack/suit of armor to go on a crime spree - and WG and CHF just might be too darn hot to stop her.

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05:30 PM: Cyberchase

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:30:00 PDT

It's the annual Father's Day Parade in Tikiville, and Creech's father, Max (Matthew Broderick), is this year's Cyberdad of the Year. Max was once a schoolmate of Hacker's - and continually bested Hacker in all of their endeavors. Hacker has decided it's time to get even and this time he's got a really clever plan... Using secret codes and a band of bad guys, he rolls into action, cleverly changing the code each step of the way to keep those "earthbrats" from catching on. Will Hacker succeed in spoiling Father's Day and embarrassing Max? Or will our heroes figure out the pattern to his codes in time to stop him?

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06:00 PM: Maya & Miguel

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:00:00 PDT

Tito befriends a new boy, Marco, who is deaf. Marco starts to teach Tito some American Sign Language, and they decide to do a project together for the school's "Contraption Convention." But when Tito makes some pronunciation mistakes in school, he decides he doesn't want to do the project anymore (since it involves public speaking). Only when he sees how Marco persists in getting across what he wants to say - even when people misunderstand him at first - does he realize the value of practice and determination, and decides to go ahead with the project.

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06:30 PM: Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:30:00 PDT

Sagwa Rules
Challenge: Understanding the importance of rules.
The kittens are enjoying themselves playing in the house, when Mama reminds them that there are certain things they just can not do. There are rules after all! The kittens fantasize about what life would be like without rules. Their wild fantasy is interrupted when Sheegwa breaks a rule and winds up hurting herself. Well... maybe some rules make sense, after all.

Ciao, Meow
Challenge: Learning to acknowledge when ego or pride governs one's actions. .
Marcito Polo, a descendent of Marco Polo, pays a visit to the Foolish Magistrate. He takes a liking to the kittens. In trying to impress his guest, the Foolish Magistrate offers Marcito his choice of any of the cats. Tai-Tai and the cats are horrified at his inability to regard the Miao family's feelings! The kittens concoct a plan to keep the Miao family intact. In a surprise ending, Tai-Tai is the one who saves the day.

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07:00 PM: Clifford's Puppy Days

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 PDT

* Adopt-a-Pup - Evan, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford all help out at the Adopt-A-Pup booth at the neighborhood street fair. Clifford befriends a teacup poodle named Bon Bon, a tiny dog who is barely bigger than he is, and helps her find a home.
* Jokes On You -It's Wacky Wednesday at school. Emily Elizabeth and her friends are excited to spend the day telling jokes and having fun. Nina, however, goes too far with the day. In the end she realizes that her behavior wasn't respectful of her friends and that there is an appropriate time and place for certain behaviors.

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07:30 PM: Martha Speaks

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:30:00 PDT

* Martha Walks the Dog* (*book based) - There's a new dog in town and, boy, is he mean! He barks so much that nobody can sleep. Helen and Martha decide they have to do something. They try steak, squeaky toys, soothing music, but nothing calms the beast within. Then unexpectedly Ronald's parrot reveals the power of a few well-chosen words. Vocabulary - (E) annoy, beware, insult, pleasant, unpleasant (I) bully, mean, loud, tough, naughty.
* Martha's Got Talent -Weaselgraft just can't get Martha off his mind. He must have her. Maybe he can tempt her into his clutches with some well-placed praise and a lifetime supply of bones. He invites her to a talent show, and Martha tells the gang. TD, Truman, and Carolina are game, but they aren't the kind of game Weaselgraft was hoping to catch. Vocabulary -(E) coax, compliment, flatter, tempt, praise (I) tongue twister, care, friendly, practice, treat.

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08:00 PM: Arthur

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:00:00 PDT

In "D.W. All Wet" Arthur's younger sister develops a fear of octopuses after a visit to the aquarium, which haunts her at their trip to the beach.
Arthur and Buster go on a fossil-hunting field trip at school in "Buster's Dino Dilemma," and are faced with a decision about telling the truth.

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08:30 PM: Maya & Miguel

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:30:00 PDT

When Chrissy's kitten runs away, Maya and her friends put up signs and spread the word about the lost "gato." Unfortunately, Maggie's Spanish is terrible, and she tells people they're missing a "pato" -a duck. Soon Maya is stuck with a disgruntled and irascible duck in her apartment, on the same afternoon, it turns out, that the landlord is coming by to make some repairs. And she still has to find the lost kitty.

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09:00 PM: WordGirl

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PDT

Thorn in the Sidekick - Chuck reluctantly teams up with an obnoxious, exasperating new sidekick named The Whammer. WG and CHF must track them down - before everything in town gets whammed.Crime Take a Holiday - Dr 2-Brains is on vacation, and WG has to battle his replacement - a super-fan named Glen who isn't quite as scary as the real Doc.

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09:30 PM: Cyberchase

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:30:00 PDT

(Topic: Problem Solving) - Hacker is holding the kids captive aboard the Grim Wreaker, when a storm forces the Wreaker to land on a snowy mountaintop. They are taken prisoner by a peaceful but mysterious Zen Master, who devises a game of strategy to test their problem solving skills. The winner of the game will be set free - the loser will remain a prisoner. In the battle of brainpower, the kids discover that each of them has a different way of solving problems -and that despite anger and frustration, they need to be tolerant of these differences. Hacker, of course, has his own way of solving problems. Working together, the kids find a way to defeat Hacker and gain their freedom. The Big Idea: Treat tough math problems like a challenging game. Set a game plan, and as you play, see how it goes. Take time to review and revise before playing again. Work on your problem as long as you can, but stop before anger and frustration overtake your desire to play.

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10:00 PM: Wishbone

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:00:00 PDT

10:30 PM: Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:30:00 PDT

Mike heads out to the ballpark to learn the science of pitching strikes. He learns about the forces and motion behind different pitches. He then learns about the biomechanics behind successful pitching and fine-tunes his own pitching technique. Just when he thinks the day is over, Ruff calls in and ups the ante-Mike must throw out the first pitch at tonight's game-in front of 5,000 baseball fans! Bridget, Madi, and Rosario meet up with a fashion designer, and learn how to design and construct high fashion-for dogs!

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11:00 PM: Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:00:00 PDT

11:30 PM: Wunderkind Little Amadeus

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:30:00 PDT