TV Technical Issues
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Mon 5/06: very brief KQED DT9 OTA outage
(DT9.1, 9.2, 9.3) This morning we had a very brief outage of our over the air (OTA) coverage for KQED 9.1/9.2/9.3, which lasted apx 4 minutes. Most tuners will have found the channel again as soon as service was restored, but some may need to be rescanned for channel 9. This outage did not affect [...]
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Mon 4/22: KQEH OTA signal back on air
(DT54.1 through DT54.5) The Over the Air (OTA) signal from our KQEH transmitter on Monument Peak was restored at apx 6:35pm this evening. Most tuners should automatically find the signal, however some OTA viewers may need to do a rescan to restore reception.
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Mon 4/22: KQEH OTA planned overnight outage extended
Unexpected technical problems have been discovered at the KQEH transmitter site during planned maintenance overnight. KQED crews have identified the problem and are working to correct it as soon as possible. Please check back to this blog for status updates. Service to Comcast and other providers are uninterrupted.
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WordGirl
This series follows the adventures of mild-mannered fifth grader, Becky Bostford, who becomes WordGirl armed with a cape, vocabulary words and lots of definitions.
WordGirl Previous Broadcasts
The Pretty Princess and Mr. Big Power Hour/Clean Up in Aisle Eleven (Episode #304H)
KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Remote Control - WordGirl's wildest dream has come true: she's part of an episode of Pretty Princess. It seems like the perfect situation until we realize the villainous Mr. Big is behind this scheme. WordGirl must escape the grips of Mr. Big's remote control in order to save the city.
* Clean Up In Aisle Eleven - Bob agrees to be a "substitute WordGirl" for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the grocery store while Becky participates in the debate club. When Lady Redundant Woman and her clones stage a heist that's beyond Huggy's control, Becky must choose between the debate club and her quest for justice.
Who Wants Candy?/Chuck's Brother (Episode #212H)
KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Who Wants Candy? - 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. Vocabulary Words: Awestruck, Mastermind.
* Chuck's Brother - Chuck's successful brother, Brent 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. Can WordGirl stop Chuck from destroying the precious Golden Sandwich Award? Vocabulary Words: Sibling, Envious.
Theme Park Wham-Page/Chuck Makes A Buck (Episode #205H)
KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
* Theme Park Wham-Page - Becky and Bob are anxiously waiting in line for their chance to ride The Coaster - the ultimate new roller coaster ride. The Whammer's enthusiasm for chocolate hot dogs and hi-striker machines at the park could ruin a totally fun day. Will WordGirl forfeit her chance to ride the coaster in order to stop the Whammer destroying the park? Vocabulary Words: Patience, Enthusiastic.
* Chuck's Job - WordGirl helps Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy get a job as the spokesman for Edible Edibles Sandwiches hoping he will give up a life of crime to stay on the straight and narrow. But Chuck becomes determined to show people what a real sandwich is. Vocabulary Words: Stupendous, Edible.
Risky Chuckness/That's Entertainment (Episode #305H)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Risky Chuckness - When Two-Brains catches wind of the fact that Chuck is home alone he invites all of the villains to his house. WordGirl makes a surprise appearance at the villain gathering only to discover that she is surrounded by her most dangerous foes. In an effort to preserve his house, Chuck teams up with WordGirl to stop the other villains in their tracks.
* That's Entertainment - The Energy Monster's latest prison break interrupts the Botsford's family television time. While Tim, Sally, and TJ brainstorm new forms of entertainment, WordGirl hunts down the Energy Monster and returns him to his prison cell.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Earth Day Girl/A Hero, A Thief, A Store and Its Owner (Episode #221H)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Earth Day Girl - When the Birthday Girl learns that the Earth is having a special celebration (on her birthday!) she decides to teach the Earth a lesson. Will WordGirl find a way to stop the Birthday Girl and save Earth Day? Vocabulary Words: Recycle, Excess.
* A Hero, A Thief, A Store and Its Owner - A police officer arrives at the Jewelry Store only to find Reginald, Chuck, Captain Huggy Face, and WordGirl encased in condiment cocoons. He questions everyone, but uncovering the truth from a superhero, a villain, a monkey and a dramatic jewelry store clerk isn't as easy as it sounds. Vocabulary Words: Version, Recollect.
Risky Chuckness/That's Entertainment (Episode #305H)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
* Risky Chuckness - When Two-Brains catches wind of the fact that Chuck is home alone he invites all of the villains to his house. WordGirl makes a surprise appearance at the villain gathering only to discover that she is surrounded by her most dangerous foes. In an effort to preserve his house, Chuck teams up with WordGirl to stop the other villains in their tracks.
* That's Entertainment - The Energy Monster's latest prison break interrupts the Botsford's family television time. While Tim, Sally, and TJ brainstorm new forms of entertainment, WordGirl hunts down the Energy Monster and returns him to his prison cell.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Chuck with a Sidekick of Brent/Yarn-4-Gold (Episode #404H)
KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
CHUCK WITH A SIDEKICK OF BRENT - Once again Chuck teams up with his successful brother, Brent who attempts to organize Chuck's robberies. But when Chuck rebels against the system he sets out to turn the city into a giant sandwich-unless WordGirl can stop him. Vocabulary Words: Accomplish, Schedule. YARN-4-GOLD - WordGirl and Bampy team up to take down the villainous Granny May and stop her newest criminal enterprise-exchanging gold jewelry for one-of-a-kind purple yarn replacements. Vocabulary Words: Rubbish, Swap.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
The Birthday Girl's Monstrous Gift/Hal The Haggler (Episode #409H)
KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
THE BIRTHDAY GIRL'S MONSTROUS GIFT - After being captured by WordGirl and locked safely in a jar on the hottest day of the year, The Energy Monster convinces Eileen to free and feed him so that he is able to continue terrorizing the city and ruin the Summer Winter Carnival. WordGirl must recapture The Energy Monster but will she be able to do so when an angry Eileen turns into The Birthday Girl after her new pet is taken from her? Vocabulary Words: Guzzle, Monstrous. HAL THE HAGGLER - While doing chores to save money for a new unicorn figurine, WordGirl must stop Granny May from stealing Cleopatra's Bed out of the museum. After a number of attempts, Granny May and WordGirl realize they are both being swindled by Hal. Will WordGirl team up with a villain in order to bring a swindler to justice? Vocabulary Words: Defend, Haggle.
Theme Park Wham-Page/Chuck Makes A Buck (Episode #205H)
KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 27, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Theme Park Wham-Page - Becky and Bob are anxiously waiting in line for their chance to ride The Coaster - the ultimate new roller coaster ride. The Whammer's enthusiasm for chocolate hot dogs and hi-striker machines at the park could ruin a totally fun day. Will WordGirl forfeit her chance to ride the coaster in order to stop the Whammer destroying the park? Vocabulary Words: Patience, Enthusiastic.
* Chuck's Job - WordGirl helps Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy get a job as the spokesman for Edible Edibles Sandwiches hoping he will give up a life of crime to stay on the straight and narrow. But Chuck becomes determined to show people what a real sandwich is. Vocabulary Words: Stupendous, Edible.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Who Is Ms. Question?/Lunch Lady Chuck (Episode #218H)
KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 27, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Who Is Ms. Question? - 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. Vocabulary Words: Inquire, Hilarious.
* Lunch Lady Chuck - 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. Vocabulary Words: Disorderly, Famished.
Who Wants Candy?/Chuck's Brother (Episode #212H)
KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 26, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Who Wants Candy? - 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. Vocabulary Words: Awestruck, Mastermind.
* Chuck's Brother - Chuck's successful brother, Brent 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. Can WordGirl stop Chuck from destroying the precious Golden Sandwich Award? Vocabulary Words: Sibling, Envious.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 27, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 27, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Risky Chuckness/That's Entertainment (Episode #305H)
KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 26, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Risky Chuckness - When Two-Brains catches wind of the fact that Chuck is home alone he invites all of the villains to his house. WordGirl makes a surprise appearance at the villain gathering only to discover that she is surrounded by her most dangerous foes. In an effort to preserve his house, Chuck teams up with WordGirl to stop the other villains in their tracks.
* That's Entertainment - The Energy Monster's latest prison break interrupts the Botsford's family television time. While Tim, Sally, and TJ brainstorm new forms of entertainment, WordGirl hunts down the Energy Monster and returns him to his prison cell.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Who Is Ms. Question?/Lunch Lady Chuck (Episode #218H)
KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Who Is Ms. Question? - 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. Vocabulary Words: Inquire, Hilarious.
* Lunch Lady Chuck - 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. Vocabulary Words: Disorderly, Famished.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 26, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 26, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Chuck with a Sidekick of Brent/Yarn-4-Gold (Episode #404H)
KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
CHUCK WITH A SIDEKICK OF BRENT - Once again Chuck teams up with his successful brother, Brent who attempts to organize Chuck's robberies. But when Chuck rebels against the system he sets out to turn the city into a giant sandwich-unless WordGirl can stop him. Vocabulary Words: Accomplish, Schedule. YARN-4-GOLD - WordGirl and Bampy team up to take down the villainous Granny May and stop her newest criminal enterprise-exchanging gold jewelry for one-of-a-kind purple yarn replacements. Vocabulary Words: Rubbish, Swap.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Risky Chuckness/That's Entertainment (Episode #305H)
KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 24, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Risky Chuckness - When Two-Brains catches wind of the fact that Chuck is home alone he invites all of the villains to his house. WordGirl makes a surprise appearance at the villain gathering only to discover that she is surrounded by her most dangerous foes. In an effort to preserve his house, Chuck teams up with WordGirl to stop the other villains in their tracks.
* That's Entertainment - The Energy Monster's latest prison break interrupts the Botsford's family television time. While Tim, Sally, and TJ brainstorm new forms of entertainment, WordGirl hunts down the Energy Monster and returns him to his prison cell.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Earth Day Girl/A Hero, A Thief, A Store and Its Owner (Episode #221H)
KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 24, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Earth Day Girl - When the Birthday Girl learns that the Earth is having a special celebration (on her birthday!) she decides to teach the Earth a lesson. Will WordGirl find a way to stop the Birthday Girl and save Earth Day? Vocabulary Words: Recycle, Excess.
* A Hero, A Thief, A Store and Its Owner - A police officer arrives at the Jewelry Store only to find Reginald, Chuck, Captain Huggy Face, and WordGirl encased in condiment cocoons. He questions everyone, but uncovering the truth from a superhero, a villain, a monkey and a dramatic jewelry store clerk isn't as easy as it sounds. Vocabulary Words: Version, Recollect.
Chuck with a Sidekick of Brent/Yarn-4-Gold (Episode #404H)
KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
CHUCK WITH A SIDEKICK OF BRENT - Once again Chuck teams up with his successful brother, Brent who attempts to organize Chuck's robberies. But when Chuck rebels against the system he sets out to turn the city into a giant sandwich-unless WordGirl can stop him. Vocabulary Words: Accomplish, Schedule. YARN-4-GOLD - WordGirl and Bampy team up to take down the villainous Granny May and stop her newest criminal enterprise-exchanging gold jewelry for one-of-a-kind purple yarn replacements. Vocabulary Words: Rubbish, Swap.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 29, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 24, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 24, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
The Birthday Girl's Monstrous Gift/Hal The Haggler (Episode #409H)
KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
THE BIRTHDAY GIRL'S MONSTROUS GIFT - After being captured by WordGirl and locked safely in a jar on the hottest day of the year, The Energy Monster convinces Eileen to free and feed him so that he is able to continue terrorizing the city and ruin the Summer Winter Carnival. WordGirl must recapture The Energy Monster but will she be able to do so when an angry Eileen turns into The Birthday Girl after her new pet is taken from her? Vocabulary Words: Guzzle, Monstrous. HAL THE HAGGLER - While doing chores to save money for a new unicorn figurine, WordGirl must stop Granny May from stealing Cleopatra's Bed out of the museum. After a number of attempts, Granny May and WordGirl realize they are both being swindled by Hal. Will WordGirl team up with a villain in order to bring a swindler to justice? Vocabulary Words: Defend, Haggle.
Earth Day Girl/A Hero, A Thief, A Store and Its Owner (Episode #221H)
KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
* Earth Day Girl - When the Birthday Girl learns that the Earth is having a special celebration (on her birthday!) she decides to teach the Earth a lesson. Will WordGirl find a way to stop the Birthday Girl and save Earth Day? Vocabulary Words: Recycle, Excess.
* A Hero, A Thief, A Store and Its Owner - A police officer arrives at the Jewelry Store only to find Reginald, Chuck, Captain Huggy Face, and WordGirl encased in condiment cocoons. He questions everyone, but uncovering the truth from a superhero, a villain, a monkey and a dramatic jewelry store clerk isn't as easy as it sounds. Vocabulary Words: Version, Recollect.
The Invisi-Bill Hand/Birthday Town (Episode #303H)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* The Invisi-bill Hand - When Invisi-Bill and Big Left Hand Guy team up, Invisi-Bill quickly becomes jealous when he doesn't get any publicity for being the true villain that he is. WordGirl uses his need for fame to trick him into revealing himself.
* Birthday Town - At "Mr. Big's Birthday Time All the Time Party Supply Store" all of the parents are going crazy! They think every day is their child's birthday. WordGirl has to find a way to shut off Mr. Big's mind control device and get the Birthday Girl to stop being so greedy.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Granny Mayor/Tobey Goes Good (Episode #125)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Granny Mayor - Granny May uses her wily ways to become the Mayor's Senior Aide. WordGirl has to help the Mayor see past her "nice old lady" act to stop him from signing laws which actually help villains commit more crime.
* Tobey Goes Good - In order to win WordGirl's heart Tobey decides enters "The Young Inventors Challenge and Friendly Competition." He nearly has WordGirl convinced that he's given up his evil ways, until he loses the competition and loses his cool.
The Invisi-Bill Hand/Birthday Town (Episode #303H)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
* The Invisi-bill Hand - When Invisi-Bill and Big Left Hand Guy team up, Invisi-Bill quickly becomes jealous when he doesn't get any publicity for being the true villain that he is. WordGirl uses his need for fame to trick him into revealing himself.
* Birthday Town - At "Mr. Big's Birthday Time All the Time Party Supply Store" all of the parents are going crazy! They think every day is their child's birthday. WordGirl has to find a way to shut off Mr. Big's mind control device and get the Birthday Girl to stop being so greedy.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
The Birthday Girl's Monstrous Gift/Hal The Haggler (Episode #409H)
KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 21, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
THE BIRTHDAY GIRL'S MONSTROUS GIFT - After being captured by WordGirl and locked safely in a jar on the hottest day of the year, The Energy Monster convinces Eileen to free and feed him so that he is able to continue terrorizing the city and ruin the Summer Winter Carnival. WordGirl must recapture The Energy Monster but will she be able to do so when an angry Eileen turns into The Birthday Girl after her new pet is taken from her? Vocabulary Words: Guzzle, Monstrous. HAL THE HAGGLER - While doing chores to save money for a new unicorn figurine, WordGirl must stop Granny May from stealing Cleopatra's Bed out of the museum. After a number of attempts, Granny May and WordGirl realize they are both being swindled by Hal. Will WordGirl team up with a villain in order to bring a swindler to justice? Vocabulary Words: Defend, Haggle.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Mr. Big's Dolls and Dollars/Great Granny May (Episode #204H)
KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 21, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Mr. Big's Dolls and Dollars - Everyone in town is obsessed with the new Walk& Talk WordGirl doll. There's just one BIG problem: she misuses and misspells words!
* Great Granny May - After a salon robbery the conniving Granny May is sentenced to house arrest - with her Mom, Great Granny May. Will house arrest and Granny May's doting mother get in the way of her crazy crime sprees?
Earth Day Girl/A Hero, A Thief, A Store and Its Owner (Episode #221H)
KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Earth Day Girl - When the Birthday Girl learns that the Earth is having a special celebration (on her birthday!) she decides to teach the Earth a lesson. Will WordGirl find a way to stop the Birthday Girl and save Earth Day? Vocabulary Words: Recycle, Excess.
* A Hero, A Thief, A Store and Its Owner - A police officer arrives at the Jewelry Store only to find Reginald, Chuck, Captain Huggy Face, and WordGirl encased in condiment cocoons. He questions everyone, but uncovering the truth from a superhero, a villain, a monkey and a dramatic jewelry store clerk isn't as easy as it sounds. Vocabulary Words: Version, Recollect.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 21, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 21, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Sonny Days with a Chance of Showers/Seymour....Right After This (Episode #401H)
KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
SONNY DAYS WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS - Just when meteorologist, Sonny Days, is about to deliver the eagerly-awaited forecast, The Birthday Girl kidnaps him demanding that he announce her birthday on TV. Will WordGirl be able to free Sonny from the clutches of The Birthday Girl? Is it possible that today could be her real birthday? Vocabulary Words: Precipitation, Meteorologist. SEYMOUR-RIGHT AFTER THIS - When Seymour Smooth delays announcing his new show's winning ticket numbers, Becky gets suspicious. While the entire town is captivated by Seymour's exciting show, WordGirl must find a way to stop him and his evil band of robbers. Vocabulary Words: Delay, Captivated.
The Birthday Girl's Monstrous Gift/Hal The Haggler (Episode #409H)
KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 19, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
THE BIRTHDAY GIRL'S MONSTROUS GIFT - After being captured by WordGirl and locked safely in a jar on the hottest day of the year, The Energy Monster convinces Eileen to free and feed him so that he is able to continue terrorizing the city and ruin the Summer Winter Carnival. WordGirl must recapture The Energy Monster but will she be able to do so when an angry Eileen turns into The Birthday Girl after her new pet is taken from her? Vocabulary Words: Guzzle, Monstrous. HAL THE HAGGLER - While doing chores to save money for a new unicorn figurine, WordGirl must stop Granny May from stealing Cleopatra's Bed out of the museum. After a number of attempts, Granny May and WordGirl realize they are both being swindled by Hal. Will WordGirl team up with a villain in order to bring a swindler to justice? Vocabulary Words: Defend, Haggle.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
The Invisi-Bill Hand/Birthday Town (Episode #303H)
KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 19, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* The Invisi-bill Hand - When Invisi-Bill and Big Left Hand Guy team up, Invisi-Bill quickly becomes jealous when he doesn't get any publicity for being the true villain that he is. WordGirl uses his need for fame to trick him into revealing himself.
* Birthday Town - At "Mr. Big's Birthday Time All the Time Party Supply Store" all of the parents are going crazy! They think every day is their child's birthday. WordGirl has to find a way to shut off Mr. Big's mind control device and get the Birthday Girl to stop being so greedy.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Sonny Days with a Chance of Showers/Seymour....Right After This (Episode #401H)
KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
SONNY DAYS WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS - Just when meteorologist, Sonny Days, is about to deliver the eagerly-awaited forecast, The Birthday Girl kidnaps him demanding that he announce her birthday on TV. Will WordGirl be able to free Sonny from the clutches of The Birthday Girl? Is it possible that today could be her real birthday? Vocabulary Words: Precipitation, Meteorologist. SEYMOUR-RIGHT AFTER THIS - When Seymour Smooth delays announcing his new show's winning ticket numbers, Becky gets suspicious. While the entire town is captivated by Seymour's exciting show, WordGirl must find a way to stop him and his evil band of robbers. Vocabulary Words: Delay, Captivated.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 19, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 19, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
The Birthday Girl's Monstrous Gift/Hal The Haggler (Episode #409H)
KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
THE BIRTHDAY GIRL'S MONSTROUS GIFT - After being captured by WordGirl and locked safely in a jar on the hottest day of the year, The Energy Monster convinces Eileen to free and feed him so that he is able to continue terrorizing the city and ruin the Summer Winter Carnival. WordGirl must recapture The Energy Monster but will she be able to do so when an angry Eileen turns into The Birthday Girl after her new pet is taken from her? Vocabulary Words: Guzzle, Monstrous. HAL THE HAGGLER - While doing chores to save money for a new unicorn figurine, WordGirl must stop Granny May from stealing Cleopatra's Bed out of the museum. After a number of attempts, Granny May and WordGirl realize they are both being swindled by Hal. Will WordGirl team up with a villain in order to bring a swindler to justice? Vocabulary Words: Defend, Haggle.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
The Invisi-Bill Hand/Birthday Town (Episode #303H)
KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 17, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* The Invisi-bill Hand - When Invisi-Bill and Big Left Hand Guy team up, Invisi-Bill quickly becomes jealous when he doesn't get any publicity for being the true villain that he is. WordGirl uses his need for fame to trick him into revealing himself.
* Birthday Town - At "Mr. Big's Birthday Time All the Time Party Supply Store" all of the parents are going crazy! They think every day is their child's birthday. WordGirl has to find a way to shut off Mr. Big's mind control device and get the Birthday Girl to stop being so greedy.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 23, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Granny Mayor/Tobey Goes Good (Episode #125)
KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 17, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Granny Mayor - Granny May uses her wily ways to become the Mayor's Senior Aide. WordGirl has to help the Mayor see past her "nice old lady" act to stop him from signing laws which actually help villains commit more crime.
* Tobey Goes Good - In order to win WordGirl's heart Tobey decides enters "The Young Inventors Challenge and Friendly Competition." He nearly has WordGirl convinced that he's given up his evil ways, until he loses the competition and loses his cool.
The Birthday Girl's Monstrous Gift/Hal The Haggler (Episode #409H)
KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
THE BIRTHDAY GIRL'S MONSTROUS GIFT - After being captured by WordGirl and locked safely in a jar on the hottest day of the year, The Energy Monster convinces Eileen to free and feed him so that he is able to continue terrorizing the city and ruin the Summer Winter Carnival. WordGirl must recapture The Energy Monster but will she be able to do so when an angry Eileen turns into The Birthday Girl after her new pet is taken from her? Vocabulary Words: Guzzle, Monstrous. HAL THE HAGGLER - While doing chores to save money for a new unicorn figurine, WordGirl must stop Granny May from stealing Cleopatra's Bed out of the museum. After a number of attempts, Granny May and WordGirl realize they are both being swindled by Hal. Will WordGirl team up with a villain in order to bring a swindler to justice? Vocabulary Words: Defend, Haggle.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 20, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 17, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 17, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Mr. Big's Dolls and Dollars/Great Granny May (Episode #204H)
KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Mr. Big's Dolls and Dollars - Everyone in town is obsessed with the new Walk& Talk WordGirl doll. There's just one BIG problem: she misuses and misspells words!
* Great Granny May - After a salon robbery the conniving Granny May is sentenced to house arrest - with her Mom, Great Granny May. Will house arrest and Granny May's doting mother get in the way of her crazy crime sprees?
Granny Mayor/Tobey Goes Good (Episode #125)
KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
* Granny Mayor - Granny May uses her wily ways to become the Mayor's Senior Aide. WordGirl has to help the Mayor see past her "nice old lady" act to stop him from signing laws which actually help villains commit more crime.
* Tobey Goes Good - In order to win WordGirl's heart Tobey decides enters "The Young Inventors Challenge and Friendly Competition." He nearly has WordGirl convinced that he's given up his evil ways, until he loses the competition and loses his cool.
Cherish Is The Word/Granny's Intuition (Episode #310H)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 15, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Cherish is the Word - It's Valentines Day! All of the kids at school are making special valentines to share with their special friends. But when Victoria Best runs off with all of the cards, will she ruin Valentine's Day for everyone? It's up to WordGirl to swoop in and save the day.
* Granny's Intuition - According to the local news Granny May seems to be figuring out who's been committing the latest crime sprees that are sweeping the city. When Granny May chalks it up to her intuition, WordGirl has a hunch that this villain hasn't changed her ways.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
You Can't Crush City Hall/Two Brain Highway (Episode #102)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 15, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy is threatening to smush City Hall with his giant sandwich press... unless WordGirl can guess his secret code-word in time!
* WordGirl must track down Dr. 2-Brains after he escapes from the Prison Warden's life-size maze, the same week there just happens to be lots of rare cheese to steal from events around town.
Cherish Is The Word/Granny's Intuition (Episode #310H)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 15, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
* Cherish is the Word - It's Valentines Day! All of the kids at school are making special valentines to share with their special friends. But when Victoria Best runs off with all of the cards, will she ruin Valentine's Day for everyone? It's up to WordGirl to swoop in and save the day.
* Granny's Intuition - According to the local news Granny May seems to be figuring out who's been committing the latest crime sprees that are sweeping the city. When Granny May chalks it up to her intuition, WordGirl has a hunch that this villain hasn't changed her ways.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Granny and Clyde/Too Loud Crew (Episode #302H)
KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 14, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Granny and Clyde - Granny May cons Mr. Botsford into using him as her getaway driver as she goes on a citywide crime spree. WordGirl must find a way to turn Granny May in to the cops without putting her dad behind bars.
* Too Loud Crew - The Butcher and the Whammer unexpectedly team up and things get a little noisy. What happens when they both want to be the leader, not the sidekick? Will WordGirl be able to stop their crimes and restore the city streets to a quieter place to be?
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 15, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Two Brains Forgets/Banned on the Run (Episode #117)
KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 14, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Two Brains Forgets - It looks like all is lost when Dr 2-Brains discovers WordGirl's secret identity! But some quick thinking, some help from the Botsford family, and a little luck save the day when 2-Brains' amnesia ray ends up working on the Doc himself.
* Banned on the Run - Mr. Big finally cheats his way to becoming the town Mayor - and his first order of business is to ban Word Girl! WG and Huggy must restore order to the town and undo all of the silly laws Mr Big keeps passing.
Granny Mayor/Tobey Goes Good (Episode #125)
KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 13, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Granny Mayor - Granny May uses her wily ways to become the Mayor's Senior Aide. WordGirl has to help the Mayor see past her "nice old lady" act to stop him from signing laws which actually help villains commit more crime.
* Tobey Goes Good - In order to win WordGirl's heart Tobey decides enters "The Young Inventors Challenge and Friendly Competition." He nearly has WordGirl convinced that he's given up his evil ways, until he loses the competition and loses his cool.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 14, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 14, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Opposite Day/Granny's Book Club (Episode #222H)
KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 13, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Opposite Day - Becky's Opposite Day Extravaganza is in full swing until the festivities are interrupted by Nocan the Contrarian. The party guests must find a way to send Nocan back to the land of Contraia. Vocabulary Words: Extravaganza, Antonym.
* Granny's Book Club - The Association of Villains is ready to retire Granny May unless she's able to capture WordGirl. She successfully lures WordGirl into a trap by starting a book club. Will WordGirl be able to read between the lines and escape the clutches of Granny May? Vocabulary Words: Feisty, Retire.
Mr. Big's Dolls and Dollars/Great Granny May (Episode #204H)
KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 12, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Mr. Big's Dolls and Dollars - Everyone in town is obsessed with the new Walk& Talk WordGirl doll. There's just one BIG problem: she misuses and misspells words!
* Great Granny May - After a salon robbery the conniving Granny May is sentenced to house arrest - with her Mom, Great Granny May. Will house arrest and Granny May's doting mother get in the way of her crazy crime sprees?
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 13, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 13, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Cherish Is The Word/Granny's Intuition (Episode #310H)
KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 12, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Cherish is the Word - It's Valentines Day! All of the kids at school are making special valentines to share with their special friends. But when Victoria Best runs off with all of the cards, will she ruin Valentine's Day for everyone? It's up to WordGirl to swoop in and save the day.
* Granny's Intuition - According to the local news Granny May seems to be figuring out who's been committing the latest crime sprees that are sweeping the city. When Granny May chalks it up to her intuition, WordGirl has a hunch that this villain hasn't changed her ways.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Opposite Day/Granny's Book Club (Episode #222H)
KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 11, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Opposite Day - Becky's Opposite Day Extravaganza is in full swing until the festivities are interrupted by Nocan the Contrarian. The party guests must find a way to send Nocan back to the land of Contraia. Vocabulary Words: Extravaganza, Antonym.
* Granny's Book Club - The Association of Villains is ready to retire Granny May unless she's able to capture WordGirl. She successfully lures WordGirl into a trap by starting a book club. Will WordGirl be able to read between the lines and escape the clutches of Granny May? Vocabulary Words: Feisty, Retire.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 12, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 12, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Granny and Clyde/Too Loud Crew (Episode #302H)
KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 11, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Granny and Clyde - Granny May cons Mr. Botsford into using him as her getaway driver as she goes on a citywide crime spree. WordGirl must find a way to turn Granny May in to the cops without putting her dad behind bars.
* Too Loud Crew - The Butcher and the Whammer unexpectedly team up and things get a little noisy. What happens when they both want to be the leader, not the sidekick? Will WordGirl be able to stop their crimes and restore the city streets to a quieter place to be?
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 15, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Cherish Is The Word/Granny's Intuition (Episode #310H)
KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 10, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Cherish is the Word - It's Valentines Day! All of the kids at school are making special valentines to share with their special friends. But when Victoria Best runs off with all of the cards, will she ruin Valentine's Day for everyone? It's up to WordGirl to swoop in and save the day.
* Granny's Intuition - According to the local news Granny May seems to be figuring out who's been committing the latest crime sprees that are sweeping the city. When Granny May chalks it up to her intuition, WordGirl has a hunch that this villain hasn't changed her ways.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 11, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 11, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
You Can't Crush City Hall/Two Brain Highway (Episode #102)
KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 10, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy is threatening to smush City Hall with his giant sandwich press... unless WordGirl can guess his secret code-word in time!
* WordGirl must track down Dr. 2-Brains after he escapes from the Prison Warden's life-size maze, the same week there just happens to be lots of rare cheese to steal from events around town.
Granny and Clyde/Too Loud Crew (Episode #302H)
KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Granny and Clyde - Granny May cons Mr. Botsford into using him as her getaway driver as she goes on a citywide crime spree. WordGirl must find a way to turn Granny May in to the cops without putting her dad behind bars.
* Too Loud Crew - The Butcher and the Whammer unexpectedly team up and things get a little noisy. What happens when they both want to be the leader, not the sidekick? Will WordGirl be able to stop their crimes and restore the city streets to a quieter place to be?
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 15, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 10, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 10, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Two Brains Forgets/Banned on the Run (Episode #117)
KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Two Brains Forgets - It looks like all is lost when Dr 2-Brains discovers WordGirl's secret identity! But some quick thinking, some help from the Botsford family, and a little luck save the day when 2-Brains' amnesia ray ends up working on the Doc himself.
* Banned on the Run - Mr. Big finally cheats his way to becoming the town Mayor - and his first order of business is to ban Word Girl! WG and Huggy must restore order to the town and undo all of the silly laws Mr Big keeps passing.
You Can't Crush City Hall/Two Brain Highway (Episode #102)
KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
* Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy is threatening to smush City Hall with his giant sandwich press... unless WordGirl can guess his secret code-word in time!
* WordGirl must track down Dr. 2-Brains after he escapes from the Prison Warden's life-size maze, the same week there just happens to be lots of rare cheese to steal from events around town.
Leslie Makes It Big/Mouse Brain Take-Over (Episode #403H)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 8, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
LESLIE MAKES IT BIG - When Mr. Big gets hauled off to jail, his assistant, Leslie, takes over to carry out their latest evil plan-building the most powerful mind control device ever! Will Mr. Big help WordGirl defeat Leslie, or will Leslie become bigger than Mr. Big? Vocabulary Words: Ridiculous, Assume. MOUSE BRAIN TAKE-OVER - Just as WordGirl is about to give TJ, the winner of the "WordGirl Synonym Contest," a tour of her secret hide-out, she discovers Dr. Two-Brains' is going on an all-out cheese rampage. This time he's more evil (and more mousy) than ever! Vocabulary Words: Abandon, Dilemma.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Mr. Big's Colossal Mini-Golf/The Young and the Meatless (Episode #216H)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 8, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* The Young and the Meatless: 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? Vocabulary Words: Duplicate, Interruption.
* Mr. Big's Mini-Golf: There's a new villain in town, Guy Rich, he's a super rich evil businessman. Everyone is impressed by Guy - everyone except Mr. Big. Mr. Big schemes to win back the spotlight by building a Colossal Mini Golf Course. But what will happen when he puts his fellow evil villains under mind control? Vocabulary Words: Colossal, Scoff.
Leslie Makes It Big/Mouse Brain Take-Over (Episode #403H)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 8, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
LESLIE MAKES IT BIG - When Mr. Big gets hauled off to jail, his assistant, Leslie, takes over to carry out their latest evil plan-building the most powerful mind control device ever! Will Mr. Big help WordGirl defeat Leslie, or will Leslie become bigger than Mr. Big? Vocabulary Words: Ridiculous, Assume. MOUSE BRAIN TAKE-OVER - Just as WordGirl is about to give TJ, the winner of the "WordGirl Synonym Contest," a tour of her secret hide-out, she discovers Dr. Two-Brains' is going on an all-out cheese rampage. This time he's more evil (and more mousy) than ever! Vocabulary Words: Abandon, Dilemma.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Two Brains Quartet/Big's Big Bounce (Episode #215H)
KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 7, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Two Brains Quartet - 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. Both the Botsford family and Dr. Two Brains are assembling talented groups. Will Dr. Two Brains be able to sing his way to victory and run away with the city's oldest and most valuable cheese? Vocabulary Words: Melodious, Quartet.
* Big's Big Bounce - 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 Scholastic Crunch Granola Bars in order to win the world famous Mega-Jump Trampoline. Vocabulary Words: Boost, Tempting.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 8, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
The Learnerer/Mr. Big's Dinner and a Scam (Episode #410H)
KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 7, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
THE LEARNERER - Using his talent to see things once and learn them immediately, The Learnerer is able to steal the giant Santa Tortuga diamond from Ms. Von Hoosinghaus. When WordGirl arrives to save the day, all of her moves are thwarted by The Learnerer, who has been studying her every move. Will she come up with a new move or will The Learnerer get away with the diamond? Vocabulary Words: Suffix, Misjudge. MR. BIG'S DINNER AND A SCAM - Mr. Big uses a mind control machine to convince an audience that his dinner theater show is a masterpiece worthy of big bucks, when in reality, it's the farthest thing from that. WordGirl must destroy the mind control machine and expose Mr. Big before he is able to empty the audiences' pocketbooks. Vocabulary Words: Embellish, Leery.
You Can't Crush City Hall/Two Brain Highway (Episode #102)
KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 6, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy is threatening to smush City Hall with his giant sandwich press... unless WordGirl can guess his secret code-word in time!
* WordGirl must track down Dr. 2-Brains after he escapes from the Prison Warden's life-size maze, the same week there just happens to be lots of rare cheese to steal from events around town.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 7, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Sat, Apr 7, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
The Two-Brains Boogie/Field Day Fun with Robo-Tobey (Episode #202H)
KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 6, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* The Two Brains Boogie - 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! Vocabulary Words: Shimmy, Indestructible.
* Field Day Fund with Robo-Tobey - 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. Vocabulary Words: Authentic, Competition.
Two Brains Forgets/Banned on the Run (Episode #117)
KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 5, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Two Brains Forgets - It looks like all is lost when Dr 2-Brains discovers WordGirl's secret identity! But some quick thinking, some help from the Botsford family, and a little luck save the day when 2-Brains' amnesia ray ends up working on the Doc himself.
* Banned on the Run - Mr. Big finally cheats his way to becoming the town Mayor - and his first order of business is to ban Word Girl! WG and Huggy must restore order to the town and undo all of the silly laws Mr Big keeps passing.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 6, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Fri, Apr 6, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Leslie Makes It Big/Mouse Brain Take-Over (Episode #403H)
KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 5, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
LESLIE MAKES IT BIG - When Mr. Big gets hauled off to jail, his assistant, Leslie, takes over to carry out their latest evil plan-building the most powerful mind control device ever! Will Mr. Big help WordGirl defeat Leslie, or will Leslie become bigger than Mr. Big? Vocabulary Words: Ridiculous, Assume. MOUSE BRAIN TAKE-OVER - Just as WordGirl is about to give TJ, the winner of the "WordGirl Synonym Contest," a tour of her secret hide-out, she discovers Dr. Two-Brains' is going on an all-out cheese rampage. This time he's more evil (and more mousy) than ever! Vocabulary Words: Abandon, Dilemma.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
The Two-Brains Boogie/Field Day Fun with Robo-Tobey (Episode #202H)
KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 4, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* The Two Brains Boogie - 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! Vocabulary Words: Shimmy, Indestructible.
* Field Day Fund with Robo-Tobey - 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. Vocabulary Words: Authentic, Competition.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 5, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Thu, Apr 5, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Two Brains Quartet/Big's Big Bounce (Episode #215H)
KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 4, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* Two Brains Quartet - 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. Both the Botsford family and Dr. Two Brains are assembling talented groups. Will Dr. Two Brains be able to sing his way to victory and run away with the city's oldest and most valuable cheese? Vocabulary Words: Melodious, Quartet.
* Big's Big Bounce - 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 Scholastic Crunch Granola Bars in order to win the world famous Mega-Jump Trampoline. Vocabulary Words: Boost, Tempting.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 8, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Leslie Makes It Big/Mouse Brain Take-Over (Episode #403H)
KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
LESLIE MAKES IT BIG - When Mr. Big gets hauled off to jail, his assistant, Leslie, takes over to carry out their latest evil plan-building the most powerful mind control device ever! Will Mr. Big help WordGirl defeat Leslie, or will Leslie become bigger than Mr. Big? Vocabulary Words: Ridiculous, Assume. MOUSE BRAIN TAKE-OVER - Just as WordGirl is about to give TJ, the winner of the "WordGirl Synonym Contest," a tour of her secret hide-out, she discovers Dr. Two-Brains' is going on an all-out cheese rampage. This time he's more evil (and more mousy) than ever! Vocabulary Words: Abandon, Dilemma.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 4, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Wed, Apr 4, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Mr. Big's Colossal Mini-Golf/The Young and the Meatless (Episode #216H)
KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
* The Young and the Meatless: 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? Vocabulary Words: Duplicate, Interruption.
* Mr. Big's Mini-Golf: There's a new villain in town, Guy Rich, he's a super rich evil businessman. Everyone is impressed by Guy - everyone except Mr. Big. Mr. Big schemes to win back the spotlight by building a Colossal Mini Golf Course. But what will happen when he puts his fellow evil villains under mind control? Vocabulary Words: Colossal, Scoff.
Two Brains Quartet/Big's Big Bounce (Episode #215H)
KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
* Two Brains Quartet - 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. Both the Botsford family and Dr. Two Brains are assembling talented groups. Will Dr. Two Brains be able to sing his way to victory and run away with the city's oldest and most valuable cheese? Vocabulary Words: Melodious, Quartet.
* Big's Big Bounce - 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 Scholastic Crunch Granola Bars in order to win the world famous Mega-Jump Trampoline. Vocabulary Words: Boost, Tempting.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 8, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Kids: Tue, Apr 3, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
The Learnerer/Mr. Big's Dinner and a Scam (Episode #410H)
KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
THE LEARNERER - Using his talent to see things once and learn them immediately, The Learnerer is able to steal the giant Santa Tortuga diamond from Ms. Von Hoosinghaus. When WordGirl arrives to save the day, all of her moves are thwarted by The Learnerer, who has been studying her every move. Will she come up with a new move or will The Learnerer get away with the diamond? Vocabulary Words: Suffix, Misjudge. MR. BIG'S DINNER AND A SCAM - Mr. Big uses a mind control machine to convince an audience that his dinner theater show is a masterpiece worthy of big bucks, when in reality, it's the farthest thing from that. WordGirl must destroy the mind control machine and expose Mr. Big before he is able to empty the audiences' pocketbooks. Vocabulary Words: Embellish, Leery.
Mr. Big's Colossal Mini-Golf/The Young and the Meatless (Episode #216H)
KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
* The Young and the Meatless: 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? Vocabulary Words: Duplicate, Interruption.
* Mr. Big's Mini-Golf: There's a new villain in town, Guy Rich, he's a super rich evil businessman. Everyone is impressed by Guy - everyone except Mr. Big. Mr. Big schemes to win back the spotlight by building a Colossal Mini Golf Course. But what will happen when he puts his fellow evil villains under mind control? Vocabulary Words: Colossal, Scoff.
Where Have All The Villains Gone?/Captain Tangent Returns (Episode #407H)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 1, 2012 -- 9:00 PM
WHERE HAVE ALL THE VILLAINS GONE? - Ms. Question comes up with a brilliant plan to get rid of WordGirl: eliminate all of the city's villains so WordGirl is no longer needed. Will Ms. Question be able to keep WordGirl away? Or will a villian-less city need her after all. Vocabulary Words: Eliminate, Entire. CAPTAIN TANGENT RETURNS - With hopes of having an article published in the Big City Times, Scoops decides to go undercover and become part of Captain Tangent's pirate crew. After leaking Captain Tangent's plans to rob a vessel, will WordGirl make it time to save the day? Vocabulary Words: Vessel, Publish.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
The Learnerer/Mr. Big's Dinner and a Scam (Episode #410H)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 1, 2012 -- 5:00 PM
THE LEARNERER - Using his talent to see things once and learn them immediately, The Learnerer is able to steal the giant Santa Tortuga diamond from Ms. Von Hoosinghaus. When WordGirl arrives to save the day, all of her moves are thwarted by The Learnerer, who has been studying her every move. Will she come up with a new move or will The Learnerer get away with the diamond? Vocabulary Words: Suffix, Misjudge. MR. BIG'S DINNER AND A SCAM - Mr. Big uses a mind control machine to convince an audience that his dinner theater show is a masterpiece worthy of big bucks, when in reality, it's the farthest thing from that. WordGirl must destroy the mind control machine and expose Mr. Big before he is able to empty the audiences' pocketbooks. Vocabulary Words: Embellish, Leery.
Where Have All The Villains Gone?/Captain Tangent Returns (Episode #407H)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 1, 2012 -- 9:00 AM
WHERE HAVE ALL THE VILLAINS GONE? - Ms. Question comes up with a brilliant plan to get rid of WordGirl: eliminate all of the city's villains so WordGirl is no longer needed. Will Ms. Question be able to keep WordGirl away? Or will a villian-less city need her after all. Vocabulary Words: Eliminate, Entire. CAPTAIN TANGENT RETURNS - With hopes of having an article published in the Big City Times, Scoops decides to go undercover and become part of Captain Tangent's pirate crew. After leaking Captain Tangent's plans to rob a vessel, will WordGirl make it time to save the day? Vocabulary Words: Vessel, Publish.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Kids: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
Captain Tangent/Chuck and Brent Ride Again (Episode #307H)
KQED Kids: Sun, Apr 1, 2012 -- 3:00 AM
* Captain Tangent - When Becky and her family go out to dinner at Blackbeard's Buffet, they encounter a new villain, Captain Tangent - a teenage pirate with a magnetic hook and talking parrot. It's up to WordGirl to stop him from stealing her mom's trophy and all the coins (a.k.a. doubloons) in the city.
* Chuck and Brent Ride Again - Chuck's famous brother Brent is in a slump; he lost his confidence. Chuck happily takes him under his wing and tries to make Brent his new sidekick. On a routine robbery at the sub shop, Brent gets sidetracked by Reuben Grinder, the owner who wants to talk about innovations in sandwich-making.
