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Season 1

  • S01E01 Tobey or Consequences

    • September 3, 2007
    • PBS

    While Tobey has a babysitter, WordGirl and Tobey get into a battle of words on a real-live match of the game show "Crash or Pie." Vocabulary Words: Enormous, Bicker

  • S01E02 High-Fat Robbery

    • September 3, 2007
    • PBS

    The Butcher is hosting free barbecues as diversions to help him carry out his crimes; WordGirl takes him down, after discovering his meaty powers are neutralized by tofu! Vocab words: Impressive, Diversion

  • S01E03 You Can't Crush City Hall

    • September 14, 2007
    • PBS

    The city seems to be doomed when Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy invents a way to demolish City Hall by crushing it with his Giant Sandwich Press. WordGirl must find out Chuck's secret password to stop the crushing machine before time runs out. Meanwhile, Captain Huggyface dashes off to District Attorny Botsford's office to find Chuck's file in order to find a clue about the password. Vocabulary Words: Doomed Dash

  • S01E04 Two-Brain Highway

    • September 14, 2007
    • PBS

    Dr. Two-Brains escapes a life-sized prison maze that the warden guarantees is escape-proof. Coincidentally, during the same week, many different cheese events occur in town. WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face aim to stop Two-Brains before he steals all the rare cheese in the city, but by one strange coincidence after another, Two-Brains continues to elude capture. Vocabulary Words: Coincidence Guarantee

  • S01E05 Coupon Madness

    • September 21, 2007
    • PBS

    WordGirl faces off against Granny May who prints fake coupons to get things for free. Vocabulary Words: Squint Bargain

  • S01E06 When Life Gives You Potatoes...

    • September 21, 2007
    • PBS

    Dr. Two Brains escapes from prison and develops a weapon that transforms gold into potato salad, and another that transforms potato salad into cheese. Vocabulary Words: Glum Transformation

  • S01E07 Jerky Jerk

    • September 28, 2007
    • PBS

    When Becky/WordGirl goes on a field trip to the museum, the Butcher tries to steal the ancient "Beef Jerky of Supreme Power" artifact on display there. But he has trouble snatching it due to his supreme clumsiness. Vocabulary Words: Clumsy Supreme

  • S01E08 Becky's Birthday

    • September 28, 2007
    • PBS

    While Becky's parents are planning a surprise birthday party for her, WordGirl and Captain Huggyface must battle an expanding Energy Monster with an appetite for electricity. Vocabulary Words: Appetite Expand

  • S01E09 Chuck!

    • October 5, 2007
    • PBS

    When Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy steals gold and other valuables, everyone finds his new non-sandwich-related heists rather confusing. Chuck gets fed-up with people who try giving him sandwiches instead of loot, so he attempts the ultimate sandwich crime. WordGirl arrives to the grocery store to stop him from stealing all of their bread, but gets trapped in Chuck's Evil Breadmaker of Doom. Will she be able to escape? Vocabulary Words: Traditional Confusing

  • S01E10 Down With Word Up

    • October 5, 2007
    • PBS

    Granny May deceives everyone by convincing them that WordGirl is cold-hearted and not to be trusted. WordGirl must save the town and turn public opinion back to her side. But when Granny May files a complaint, WordGirl finds herself unable to go anywhere near the senior villain. Will she be able to keep the Queen of Barbronia herself from getting her crown stolen? Vocabulary Words: Idolize Deceive

  • S01E11 Book Ends

    • November 23, 2007
    • PBS

    In Book Ends, after declaring to Tobey that he was starting to get predictable, WordGirl, Captain Huggy Face and 50 of Tobey's giant robots (along with Tobey) must face-off in a dodgeball competition in order to save the city's new library from becoming stomped-out rubble. Vocabulary Words: Destroy Predictable

  • S01E12 Mr. Big

    • November 23, 2007
    • PBS

    Mr. Big is the title of the episode where Mr. Big debuts. He is a slick businessman up to no good, introduces his newest product: "The Thing" that does "stuff." Will WordGirl be able to figure out his secret motive and save the city before it's too late? Vocabulary Words: Vague Specific

  • S01E13 Super-Grounded

    • November 30, 2007
    • PBS

    Mr. Botsford is disappointed in his daughter Becky (a.k.a. WordGirl) for not cleaning her messy room, so he grounds her until she cleans everything up, so Captain Huggyface is put in charge of battling the Butcher, who is attempting an all-out crime-spree. Vocabulary Words: Disappointed Preposterous

  • S01E14 Mouse Army

    • November 30, 2007
    • PBS

    Dr. Two-Brains creates an army of super-intelligent lab mice by increasing their intelligence with a Smart Ray. But when the mice become too smart, they become uncontrollable and form a stampede. When Dr. Two-Brains finds that he is unable to control them and stop them from taking over the city, WordGirl offers to help him. But can she depend on the villainous Dr. Two-Brains? Vocabulary Words: Depend Stampede

  • S01E15 Tobey's Masterpiece

    • December 21, 2007
    • PBS

    In Tobey's Masterpiece, Tobey builds an artistic robot to aid him in art class, but when the robot gains more praise than its creator, he calls in a super robot, his masterpiece, to reek havoc on the city. Will WordGirl be able to take it down? Vocabulary Words: Masterpiece Gasp

  • S01E16 Chuck the Nice Pencil Selling Guy

    • December 21, 2007
    • PBS

    In Chuck the Nice Pencil Selling Guy, Becky and Violet work together on an art project of a cross between a pegasus and a unicorn but have difficulty compromising on a name. They come up with a new mythical animal, which turned out to be a winged unicorn. They couldn't decide whether it should be called either a "Unisus" or a "Pegacorn", so they decided to call it a "Pegasussicorn" instead. Meanwhile, it looks like Chuck is finally abandoning his life of crime when he takes up a job selling pencils. However, when he discovers that his new boss detests sandwiches, Chuck holds him hostage until he tries a sandwich. Vocabulary Words: Compromise Stubborn

  • S01E17 The Birthday Girl

    • December 28, 2007
    • PBS

    In The Birthday Girl, Becky and her friend Violet meet Eileen, a.k.a. The Birthday Girl, who enlarges and turns green whenever she doesn't get her way. When Eileen steals Huggy out of greed, WordGirl must use Violet's help to teach The Birthday Girl to be generous in order to rescue him. However, in their quest to find Huggy and his captor, they seem to be exaggerating to a lot of busy people. Vocabulary Words: Generous Exaggerate

  • S01E18 Granny-Sitter

    • December 28, 2007
    • PBS

    Granny May finds an alibi for her next crime when she responds to a wanted ad for a babysitter. But the children she must babysit turn out to be Becky/WordGirl Botsford and her brother TJ. Becky must investigate as WordGirl in order to stop Granny May from stealing the Mazo-Racer (a solid gold-plated race car which accelerates from 0 to 105 miles per hour). Vocabulary Words: Investigate Accelerate

  • S01E19 Mr. Big's Big Plan

    • February 18, 2008
    • PBS

    Mr. Big and Leslie are back, and this time, Mr. Big is running for mayor. Mr. Big says he's reformed, and makes false promises to the townspeople in order to steal the election. WordGirl must find out his evil plan and save the city before Mr. Big wins the election and takes over. Vocabulary Words: Decide Opponent

  • S01E20 Vocab Bee

    • February 18, 2008
    • PBS

    Becky/WordGirl enters a vocabulary bee, but finds herself only to be distracted by the Butcher's imperfect plot to rob the bank. However, as she continues to sneak away from the Vocab Bee, her top reporter friend Scoops Ming becomes suspicious of her excellent word defining abilities and her absence from the Bee. After spotting Becky half in WordGirl costume, he finally realizes who's been wearing the cape all along. Vocabulary Words: Suspicious Perfect

  • S01E21 Shrinkin' in the Ray

    • February 15, 2008
    • PBS

    Dr. Two-Brains creates a shrink ray to decrease the size of large amounts of cheese, making it easier for him to steal, while his supply of parsnips for the grow ray quickly decreases. Becky a.k.a. Wordgirl and school reporter Todd "Scoops" Ming try to stop Two-Brains at the supermarket, but when he shrinks Scoops and the grocery store manager, WordGirl must find a way to stop his cheese shrinking and return everyone to their original size. Vocabulary Words: Increase Decrease

  • S01E22 Department Store Tobey

    • February 15, 2008
    • PBS

    In Department Store Tobey, Tobey, who's still grounded, is forced to go with his mother to the department store. There he plots to destroy the city with his robots again and tries to impress WordGirl using clever riddles, but his plan backfires when the robots start malfunctioning. Vocabulary Words: Malfunction Clever

  • S01E23 Chuck E. Sneeze

    • April 11, 2008
    • PBS

    WordGirl has a contagious cold, but she must put a stop to Chuck's latest evil scheme before resting up. Chuck tries to avoid getting sick, but ends up catching WordGirl's cold when she accidentally sneezes on him. Vocabulary Words: Avoid Contagious

  • S01E24 Swap Meat

    • April 11, 2008
    • PBS

    Becky and her friend Violet visit an art gallery, only to find the notorious Butcher auctioning off rare and magnificent works of art, previously thought to have been lost for many years. WordGirl and Captain Huggyface must figure out how the Butcher is pulling off his scheme to auction off forgeries of these famous lost works of magnificent art. Vocabulary Words: Forgery Magnificent

  • S01E25 Granny's Good Time All-Cure Spritzer

    • April 18, 2008
    • PBS

    In Granny's Goodtime All-Cure Spritzer WordGirl must put a stop to Granny May's latest con game - selling phony bottles of 'all-cure' spritzer that restores youth. Vocabulary Words: Hoax Potent

  • S01E26 Mecha-Mouse

    • April 18, 2008
    • PBS

    Dr Two-Brains builds a mechanical mouse muscle suit, to make him as strong as he is smart… WordGirl must stop him from robbing the annual 2-for-1 festival. Vocabulary Words: Identical Astonished

  • S01E27 Princess Triana and The Ogre of Castlebum

    • April 25, 2008
    • PBS

    Tobey and Becky are both devoted fans of the Princess Triana book series. But when Tobey arrives late to the midnight release of the newest book, "Princess Triana & the Ogre of Castlebum", he finds that the line is far too long. Unwilling to wait in the back of the line, Tobey plots to steal a copy of the book before it gets released. Using his robots, he attacks the armored van containing the books, snatches a copy, and spitefully tries to reveal the ending to WordGirl before she gets a chance to read it. Vocabulary Words: Reveal Devotion

  • S01E28 Heat Wave, Crime Wave

    • April 25, 2008
    • PBS

    In Heat Wave, Crime Wave, on a sweltering summer day, Granny May uses the heat wave as an opportunity to go on a crime spree using her air-conditioned jetpack/suit of armor. The sweltering heat wave just may be too intense for WordGirl; and if she doesn't stop Granny May in time, her family will leave for the water park without her! Vocabulary Words: Swelter Oppurtunity

  • S01E29 Thorn in the Sidekick

    • May 29, 2008
    • PBS

    Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy gets an obnoxious sidekick named the Whammer. Vocabulary Words: Sidekick Exasperated

  • S01E30 Crime Takes a Holiday

    • May 29, 2008
    • PBS

    A super-fan named Glen Furlblam seems to be the replacement for Dr. Two-Brains while he goes on vacation. But Glen's incompetence as a villain and constant gloating makes it easy for WordGirl to track him down and put a stop to the foolish antics he calls crimes. Vocab words: Replacement, Gloat

  • S01E31 Meat With a Side of Cute

    • May 27, 2008
    • PBS

    The Butcher gets a kitten and hopes to use the animal to defeat WordGirl. Though he isn't fierce, the kitten distracts Wordgirl and allows The Butcher to escape. Will Wordgirl be able to resist the cuteness and defeat The Butcher? Vocabulary Words: Adorable Frantic

  • S01E32 Mr. Big Words

    • May 27, 2008
    • PBS

    Mr. Big creates a new mind-control ray that makes everyone use complicated vocabulary words. Meanwhile, his assistant Leslie skydives into the city to attach his "Word Sucker" microphones to every building to record WordGirl's clarifying definitions. Soon WordGirl is forced to clarify more words than ever. She proceeds to help the confused townspeople clarify until she finds out what Mr. Big is up to. Vocab words: Clarify, Proceed

  • S01E33 Two Brains Forgets

    • June 13, 2008
    • PBS

    Dr. Two-Brains accidentally discovers WordGirl's secret identity using his latest invention, the "Really Big Mechanical Ear", which was supposed to be used in order to find out about specific cheese events going on in the city. After one of his henchmen messed with the device, it accidently fell upon a converstion between Becky and Bob about their WordGirl and Huggy uniforms - leading Two-Brains to believe that Becky is WordGirl! Vocabulary Words: Quarrel Identity

  • S01E34 Banned on the Run

    • June 13, 2008
    • PBS

    Mr. Big finally cheats his way to becoming the town mayor by having him and Leslie disguise themselves, and then have Leslie use his mind-control ray to force the current town mayor into giving him complete control of the city. As a result, WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face are banned from their own city! As Becky and Bob, the heroes must restore order to the town and Mr. Big's silly laws. Vocabulary Words: Banned Restore

  • S01E35 Have You Seen the Remote?

    • July 11, 2008
    • PBS

    In this episode, Tobey's mother "accidentally" sells his master remote and it ends up in the hands of Johnson, who presents it to TJ, the president of the International WordGirl Fanclub, as his club dues. When TJ starts arbitrarily pressing the buttons, robots begin behaving strangely, wrecking various buildings and areas as they go. WordGirl and Huggy find Tobey, who explains the situation, and since WordGirl doesn't know what the remote looks like she suggests they work together to find it. Wordgirl even asks Tobey if he has a tracking device for the remote, which he does, but he hides it in his back pocket saying he has never herd of a "tr-a-cking device." In their search, Tobey slyly suggests that they should search the library, and museum. At the library he even finds Wordgirl's favorite dictionary and at the museum he views her favorite painting.They even get ice cream in the park. Wordgirl actually seems to enjoy this dream date of Tobey's. Vocab words: President, Baffling

  • S01E36 Sidekicked to the Curb

    • July 11, 2008
    • PBS

    When the Whammer decides he wants to be his own boss, he signs up for the Coach's motivational help program. But has he just become a pawn in the Coach's evil plot? WordGirl must face the Whammer once and for all, and catch the finale of her favorite TV show. Vocab words: Motivate, Finale

  • S01E37 Lady Redundant Woman

    • July 23, 2008
    • PBS

    An employee woman named Beatrice Bixby, who hates a nice employee man named Dave, because she wanted to be named manager of the local copy shop where she works. Then one day, when she found a hidden button in a photocopier and press it, she becomes Lady Redundant Woman. Vocabulary Words: Perplexed Redundant

  • S01E38 A Game of Cat and Mouse

    • July 23, 2008
    • PBS

    When doing some spring-cleaning, Dr. Two-Brains finds one of his forgotten gadgets, a device that is called "the hairgel to cream cheese inator" that turns hair gel into cream cheese. In spite of that, WordGirl teams up with Professor Tubing, the new resident of Dr. Boxleitner's old laboratory. WordGirl must find out Dr. Two-Brains' weakness and put a stop to his cheese thefts before he ruins the hairstyles of everyone in the city. Vocabulary Words: Texture Weakness

  • S01E39 The Masked Meat Marauder

    • August 15, 2008
    • PBS

    While the Botsfords and the Mings compete in charity car washing, the Butcher battles his new rival - The Masked Meat Marauder - a Mexican-like (with French accent) meat villain with more powerful powers than the Butcher. WordGirl must stop the two meat-wielding villains and put an end to their crime spree in time to assist her family in the car washing competition. Vocabulary Words: Rival Morale

  • S01E40 Sandwich World

    • August 15, 2008
    • PBS

    Tired of using his mother's basement as an evil lair, Chuck decides to construct a secret hideaway of his own. Thus, he builds "Sandwich World", a zany sandwich theme park. Will WordGirl and Captain Huggyface find their way through this theme park? And will Chuck be strong enough to avoid getting homesick? Vocabulary Words: Compliment Lair

  • S01E41 Violet Superhero

    • September 12, 2008
    • PBS

    One moonlit night, after a strange paint-splattering accident, Violet Heaslip believes she has become a superhero called "The Framer". Violet assumes she has the power to capture villains and tie them up simply by holding up her picture frame in front of them, closing her eyes, and reciting her catchphrase. The Framer seems to have replaced WordGirl when battling The Robber and The Generic Robber. However, her "superpowers" aren't much help for WordGirl, whom she constantly confides in. But The Framer soon comes to assist her when The Butcher attacks. Vocab words: Catchphrase, Confide

  • S01E42 Big Business

    • September 12, 2008
    • PBS

    When Mr. Big's assistant Leslie tells Mr. Big that they own the second biggest building, and that the Welrose building is the biggest building in their city, Mr. Big sabotages Businesspaloozafest in an attempt to gain control over the building. As Becky and and her family are looking at Suzy P. Snugglestein's factory of cuteness, Mr. Big puts on a big spectacle, impressing many townspeople with utter gibberish, which they consider to be brilliant. WordGirl goes on the case to stop him from cheating and speaking gibberish; but when Leslie activates another mind-control ray at the final judging of the contest for the best business on WordGirl, The Mayor, and Mrs. Botsford, it is up to Captain Huggy Face to save the day! Vocab words: Gibberish, Brilliant

  • S01E43 The Handsome Panther

    • October 13, 2008
    • PBS

    Tired of the same old sandwich-related crimes, Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy develops a new persona: The Handsome Panther, who's ferocious, and even has his own theme song. At Becky's house, Tim Botsford is coming up with a design for Bob Botsford's new monkey home. WordGirl and Captain Huggyface go off to battle the Panther, as he goes to steal a sandwich recipe, and he still continues using the same old sandwich-related weapons. Will Chuck's new identity throw off WordGirl and allow him to escape? Vocabulary Words: Ferocious Design

  • S01E44 The Butcher, the Baker, and the Candlestick Maker

    • October 13, 2008
    • PBS

    The Butcher and his old friends, The Baker, and The Candlestick Maker, try to relive their past of pulling silly pranks. Meanwhile, Becky "WordGirl" Botsford is working on acquiring the perfect birthday cake for her finicky father Tim Botsford; but when she shows up on the scene, can the Butcher resist his evil ways? Vocabulary Words: Finicky Trio

  • S01E45 Mousezilla

    • November 3, 2008
    • PBS

    When Tobey and Dr. Two-Brains team up, they create a new robot called "Mouse-Zilla" which Dr. Two-Brains immediately named. Tobey gets jealous for the robot to steal cheese and Dr. Two-Brains gets jealous for destroying buildings. Vocabulary Words: Collaborate Quest

  • S01E46 Villain School

    • November 3, 2008
    • PBS

    The Coach has a new trio of arch enemies and villains. When he sent them to the whistle museum, the trio couldn't steal Michelangelo's Whistle because WordGirl caught them. Then, the Whammer came with them, then succeeded. Vocabulary Words: Novice Legendary

  • S01E47 Return of the Reprise of Lady Redundant Woman

    • November 28, 2008
    • PBS

    Lady Redundant Woman has escaped from jail and is on a mission to be crowned the belle of the Triple Dip Ball. WordGirl must stop her and her copies before all of the elegant dresses, fancy necklaces and stylish shoes in the city are stolen. Vocab words: Elegant, Incognito

  • S01E48 A Simple Plan

    • November 28, 2008
    • PBS

    After a slew of failed (and complicated) robberies, Dr. Two-Brains decides to go back to basics and simply steal cheese from the grocery store. But he can't resist when the Mayor hosts "The Most Amazing Cheese Stunt In History". He builds an anti-gravity device called "the anti-gravity evil launchinator" and the "super-gravity evil launchinator" to make the stuff fly. Vocab words: Hideous, Complicated

  • S01E49 Granny Mayor

    • January 1, 2009
    • PBS

    Granny May uses her wily ways to become the Mayor's Senior Aide. WordGirl must help the Mayor see past her "nice old lady" act in order to stop him from signing laws which actually help villains commit more crimes. Vocab words: Masquerade, Appreciate

  • S01E50 Tobey Goes Good

    • January 1, 2009
    • PBS

    In order to win WordGirl's heart, Tobey 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 his cool. In a fit of fury, he tries to destroy the stage, and Wordgirl. Vocab words: Demonstrate, Mumble

  • S01E51 Bongo Rock

    • January 2, 2009
    • PBS

    Chuck disables the security cameras and ties up the guards at City Hall in what he thinks is the ultimate show of villainous power. But little does he know that Mr. Big is behind his latest crimes. WordGirl and Captain Huggyface must prove that they are mightier than these two villains combined. Vocab words: Ponder, Mighty

  • S01E52 Dr. Three-Brains

    • January 2, 2009
    • PBS

    Glen Furlblam has escaped from jail, and this time he's posing as Dr. Three-Brains. He steals Dr. Two-Brains' turn-out-light-inator and he's on a mission to outdo his evil idol. WordGirl works with Dr. Two-Brains to anticipate Glen's next cheesy crime. Vocab words: Outdo, Unexpected

Season 2

  • S02E01 A Vote for Becky

    • November 4, 2008
    • PBS

    It's Election Day! 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. How will Becky win the election and save the city from total robot destruction? Vocab words: Elect, Candidate

  • S02E02 Class Act

    • November 4, 2008
    • PBS

    The Butcher decides that his "wordiability" is getting in the way of his robbing sprees. So he enrolls in an adult education class to learn to articulate. Will the Butcher's new speech skills finally give him the advantage he needs to defeat WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face? Vocab words: Ramble, Articulate

  • S02E03 The Two Brains Boogie

    • February 16, 2009
    • PBS

    Dr. Two Brains threatens to turn all of the city's buildings into cheese with his new transform-building-into-cheese-inator, and traps WordGirl outside the city limits with a force-field generation device, the energy-bubble-maker-inator. She enlists Mr. Botsford, a previous Boogie-Oogie-Oogie champion (and unbeknownst to him, WordGirl's dad) to attempt to break the force field and try to stop this evil plan and get to the contest on time. Vocab words: Shimmy, Indestructible

  • S02E04 Field Day Fun With Robo-Tobey

    • February 16, 2009
    • PBS

    Becky is excited about the big field day competition at school. But when Tobey mysteriously displays extraordinary athletic skill when competing in the events, she suspects something is awry. Becky must figure out Tobey's trick, or else lose her chance at winning the coveted super deluxe teachers-only magic markers. Vocab words: Authentic, Competition

  • S02E05 Slumber Party Pooper

    • February 17, 2009
    • PBS

    Becky finally convinces her parents to let her have her first slumber party. But who invited Eileen, (a.k.a. The Birthday Girl)? Becky must find a way to placate the bratty guest and still have fun at her own party. Vocab words: Blurt, Nuisance

  • S02E06 Line Lessons with Lady Redundant Woman

    • February 17, 2009
    • PBS

    When numerous people (including the mayor himself) rudely cut in front of Beatrice Bixby in the lunch line, she becomes enraged, 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 put a stop to their impolite ways. Vocab words: Impolite, Oodles

  • S02E07 Mr. Big's Dolls and Dollars

    • March 23, 2009
    • PBS

    Everyone in the city becomes obsessed with Mr. Big's latest product, the new "Walk & Talk WordGirl Doll". But the doll misuses and misspells words! Vocab words: Constantly, Indignant

  • S02E08 Great Granny May

    • March 23, 2009
    • PBS

    After robbing a salon, Granny May is sentenced to house arrest with her mother, Great Granny May. Will house arrest, and Granny May's doting mother, get in the way of her crime sprees? Vocab words: Doting, Evidence

  • S02E09 Theme Park Wham-Page

    • April 24, 2009
    • PBS

    Becky and Bob are anxiously waiting in line for their chance to ride "The Coaster" -- the ultimate new roller coaster ride. But the Whammer's enthusiasm for chocolate-covered hot dogs and hi-striker machines at the park could ruin their day of fun. Will WordGirl forfeit her chance to ride the coaster in order to stop the Whammer from destroying the park? Vocab words: Patience, Enthusiastic

  • S02E10 Chuck Makes a Buck

    • March 24, 2009
    • PBS

    WordGirl helps Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy get a job as the spokesman for "Edible Edibles Sandwiches", in hopes that he will give up a life of crime. But even after he gains fame among the city folk, Chuck is determined to show people what a real sandwich is, and that he would rather make sandwiches than be a spokesman. Vocab words: Stupendous, Edible

  • S02E11 Highway to Harvati

    • April 30, 2009
    • PBS

    The Botsford Family vacation is diverted when Becky discovers that Dr. Two-Brains is going to be performing his latest heist at the International Cheese Exposition. Vocab words: Leisure, Berserk

  • S02E12 Tiny Big

    • April 30, 2009
    • PBS

    Mr. Big creates the ultimate teenage idol named "Tiny Big" in order to steal WordGirl's thunder and brainwash the town into spending their money on pop star merchandise. Vocab words: Fad, Limelight

  • S02E13 I Think I'm a Clone Now

    • May 1, 2009
    • PBS

    The villainous Lady Redundant Woman concocts an evil plan to destroy WordGirl's reputation. When she creates an evil WordGirl clone, the real WordGirl must prove that she hasn't turned to a life of crime and villainy. Vocab words: Thesaurus, Malicious

  • S02E14 Answer All My Questions and Win Stuff

    • May 1, 2009
    • PBS

    Seymour Orlando Smooth is the host of the hottest new game show, and Mrs. Botsford is a contestant! WordGirl must find a way to stop the fun and games before Seymour steals all the contestants' money. Vocab words: Contestant, Permission

  • S02E15 Bonkers for Bingo

    • May 4, 2009
    • PBS

    Granny May becomes the city's newest bingo champion. WordGirl challenges her in a bingo tournament to confirm that she's given up her evil ways. Vocab words: Undefeated, Adore

  • S02E16 The Ballad of Steve McClean

    • May 4, 2009
    • PBS

    Snazzy, cool, and sanitized Steve McClean, a new villain, appears in town. Dr. Two-Brains teams-up with WordGirl in order to defeat Steve McClean, restore order, and reclaim his status as the city's number one villain. Vocab words: Snazzy, Heist

  • S02E17 Pretty Princess Premiere

    • June 19, 2009
    • PBS

    After WordGirl defeats the Energy monster at an electronics/frozen yogurt super store, it wreaks havoc at the premiere of The Pretty Princess and Magic Pony Movie. Will Becky be able to see the movie, or will the Energy Monster spoil the party? Vocab words: Anticipate, Premiere

  • S02E18 Where's Huggy?

    • June 19, 2009
    • PBS

    As they rehearse their ventriloquist act for the annual Pet Talent Show, Bob (a.k.a. Captain Huggyface) runs away from Becky (a.k.a. WordGirl). WordGirl tracks down her missing sidekick by making house calls to the evil villains' lairs, ultimately winding up at The Butcher's hideout. Vocab words: Rehearse, Shrug

  • S02E19 Robo-Camping

    • July 13, 2009
    • PBS

    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. But will Tobey and his robots survive when an unexpected thunderstorm hits? Vocab words: Independent, Serene

  • S02E20 The Stew, The Proud

    • July 13, 2009
    • PBS

    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. Vocab words: Overdue, Superior

  • S02E21 Who Wants Candy?

    • July 14, 2009
    • PBS

    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. Vocab words: Awestruck, Mastermind

  • S02E22 Chuck's Brother

    • July 14, 2009
    • PBS

    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 stealing the precious Golden Sandwich Award? Vocab words: Sibling, Envious

  • S02E23 Becky and the Bard

    • September 7, 2009
    • PBS

    Violet and Becky compete for the coveted role of Juliet to play opposite the dreamy Hunter Throbheart in the school's production of Romeo & Juliet. Violet is cast as Juliet while Becky is the understudy. When the Energy Monster captures Violet, Becky must choose between the role of a lifetime and saving her friend. Vocab words: Shimmer, Memorize

  • S02E24 Monkey-Robot Showdown

    • September 7, 2009
    • PBS

    The city is hosting the Big Checker Championship and Bob has to face off against Tobey's Robot, the Checkmate 3000! When Tobey puts the pressure on to win, his robot snaps and WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face must team up to stop the Checkmate 3000 from destroying the city. Vocab words: Champion, Vanquish

  • S02E25 The Wrong Side of the Law (1)

    • October 12, 2009
    • PBS

    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. Vocab words: Examine, Priceless

  • S02E26 The Wrong Side of the Law (2)

    • October 12, 2009
    • PBS

    WordGirl is stuck in jail, accused of stealing the priceless collection of Pretty Princess figurines while the villains of the city are running amok. What will happen when WordGirl gets cross-examined by her mom in court? Will WordGirl be able prove her innocence, save the city from chaos, and put the real criminal behind bars? Vocab words: Objection, Trial

  • S02E27 Two-Brains Quartet

    • October 13, 2009
    • PBS

    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? Vocab words: Melodious, Quartet

  • S02E28 Big's Big Bounce

    • October 13, 2009
    • PBS

    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. Vocab words: Boost, Tempting

  • S02E29 The Young and the Meatless

    • October 14, 2009
    • PBS

    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? Vocab words: Duplicate, Interruption

  • S02E30 Mr. Big's Mini-Golf

    • October 14, 2009
    • PBS

    There's a new villain in town: Guy Rich, 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? Vocab words: Colossal, Scoff

  • S02E31 Nocan the Contrarian

    • October 15, 2009
    • PBS

    Mr. Botsford wins the role of "Mayor for the Day" just as WordGirl's newest villain Nocan the Contrarian lands ashore. When WordGirl says "down" he says "up"! When WordGirl says "attack" he says "defend" followed by a barbaric yell. WordGirl has to find his weakness in order to restore the city to normalcy. Vocab words: Contrary, Exquisite

  • S02E32 Meat My Dad

    • October 15, 2009
    • PBS

    When the Butcher's Dad "Kid Potato" appears on the scene, they unite to create the ultimate supervillain team: "Meat and Potatoes!" Quality father-son time gets on the Butcher's nerves, but somehow they still find a way to break the law. Vocab words: Nemesis, Badger

  • S02E33 Tobey's Tricks and Treats

    • October 23, 2009
    • PBS

    Tobey loses the costume contest at school, and so, ever the sore loser, he devises a plan to steal all the Halloween candy. Becky and Violet (in her WordGirl costume) must find a way to stop his giant robots before they ruin Halloween for everyone. Vocab words: Eerie, Supernatural

  • S02E34 Escape Wham

    • October 23, 2009
    • PBS

    Chuck The Evil-Sandwich Making Guy and The Whammer both attempt to steal priceless Henry VIII artifacts. WordGirl assumes that once again, they're partners in crime; however, both Chuck and The Whammer battle each other. Vocab words: Potential, Boisterous

  • S02E35 Who is Ms. Question?

    • November 23, 2009
    • PBS

    Is asking questions 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. Vocab words: Inquire, Hilarious

  • S02E36 Lunch Lady Chuck

    • November 23, 2009
    • PBS

    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 the principal tells him that he must have a hair bonnet. Wordgirl must find one that'll fit Chuck's head and help him remember the password for the crusher before the school gets destroyed. Vocab words: Disorderly, Famished

  • S02E37 Oh, Holiday Cheese

    • December 10, 2009
    • PBS

    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-swipe-inator. Can WordGirl save the party and get Dr. Two Brains into the holiday spirit? Vocab words: Curmudgeon, Festivity

  • S02E38 Change Day

    • December 10, 2009
    • PBS

    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? Vocab words: Quandary, Fidget

  • S02E39 WordGirl Makes a Mistake, Part 1

    • December 28, 2009
    • PBS

    While Wordgirl is stopping Mr. Big's latest plan, she is caught mispronouncing words! Vocab words: Flawless, Dominate

  • S02E40 WordGirl Makes a Mistake, Part 2

    • December 28, 2009
    • PBS

    Mr. Big exposes Wordgirl to her weakness, lexonite, a meteor from her home world. Now Mr. Big is on the moon, ready to complete his mission. How will Wordgirl get out of this situation and stop Mr. Big's plan? Vocab words: Potent, Mission

  • S02E41 Opposite Day

    • February 15, 2010
    • PBS

    Nocan the Contrarian intrudes on Becky's Opposite Day party. Vocab words: Extravaganza, Antonym

  • S02E42 Granny's Book Club

    • February 15, 2010
    • PBS

    Granny May tries to capture WordGirl by using a book club bait. Vocab words: Feisty, Retire

  • S02E43 Earth Day Girl

    • March 1, 2010
    • PBS

    When Eileen 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? Vocab words: Recycle, Excess

  • S02E44 A Hero, a Thief, a Store and Its Owner

    • March 1, 2010
    • PBS

    An officer arrives at the Jewelry Store only to find Reginald, Chuck, Captain Huggy Face, and WordGirl encased in condiments. 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, as everyone has their own, not necessarily true, version of the story. Vocab words: Version, Recollect

  • S02E45 Wham Up!

    • May 3, 2010
    • PBS

    The Whammer is on a mission to become WordGirl's new sidekick. When he whams Captain Huggy Face into outer space, WordGirl must find a way to rescue Huggy and put the Whammer back in the slammer. Vocab words: Assist, Blunder

  • S02E46 Seeds of Doubt

    • May 3, 2010
    • PBS

    Ms. Question is scheming to steal the world-famous statue of the Ponderer in order to update her lair, but she has to get past Joe the Guard. Ms. Question spreads seeds of doubt on Joe's bagel and throughout the museum so she can distract Joe and steal the statue. Can WordGirl defeat Ms. Question's seeds of doubt and save the statue? Vocab words: Doubt, Refresh

  • S02E47 Wishful Thinking

    • May 4, 2010
    • PBS

    Becky teams with TJ to bring down smooth-taking Seymour Orlando Smooth, who's tricking audience members of his show into giving him money. Vocab words: Gleaming, Hoodwinked

  • S02E48 Lady Redundant Woman Gets the Blues

    • May 4, 2010
    • PBS

    Beatrice Bixby helps kid from a painting come to life, but he turns out to be a brat. Vocab words: Admire, Greedy

  • S02E49 Win a Shiny New Car

    • July 19, 2010
    • PBS

    Mrs. Botsford is a contestant on Seymour Smooth's new show "Win a Shiny New Car." When Becky realizes the other contestants are cheating for Smooth, she has to save her Mom from being tricked again. Can Becky help her mom win the challenge and defeat Seymour Smooth? Vocab words: Legitimate, Elated

  • S02E50 The People vs. Ms. Question

    • July 19, 2010
    • PBS

    When WordGirl puts Ms. Question the stand, she confuses District Attorney Botsford so much that she forgets why she became a lawyer. WordGirl has to help her mom return to her quest for justice and stop Ms. Question's tirade of inquiries. Vocab words: Befuddled, Justice

  • S02E51 Oh, What a Tangled Knot You Tie, Amazing Rope Guy

    • July 20, 2010
    • PBS

    As a villain, the Amazing Rope Guy is not so amazing. He discovers that his true talent is mimicking others. When he goes on a crime spree impersonating all of the villains of the city, WordGirl must find a way to end his career as an impostor. Vocab words: Imposter, Untangle

  • S02E52 Kid Action News

    • July 20, 2010
    • PBS

    This just in: Becky, Scoops, and Violet won a chance to host Kids Action News at Noon. While covering a story of the largest grilled cheese sandwich, WordGirl swoops in to stop Chuck and Dr. Two Brains from snagging the sandwich. WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face team up again to save the sandwich, the city, and the news hour. Vocab words: Tantalizing, United

Season 3

  • S03E01 Bummertime

    • September 7, 2010
    • PBS

    In this episode, Becky's plans for the last day of summer vacation are interrupted by Tobey and his latest robot creation; Chronos, created with the intent to stop time and prolong summer. Wordgirl must find a way to stop the robot and still make time to enjoy her last day of vacation. Vocabulary Words: Prolong Aggravate

  • S03E02 The Home Run King

    • September 7, 2010
    • PBS

    Home Run King follows Bummertime. In this episode, TJ is anointed a superhero after his home run foils a crime during a baseball game. But when he takes the praise and attention too much to heart and sets out to fight real crimes, it's up to WordGirl to bail him out and save the day. Vocabulary Words: Extraordinary Fortunately

  • S03E03 Granny and Clyde

    • September 13, 2010
    • PBS

    In Granny and Clyde, Granny May, after getting caught by WordGirl yet again, pretends to the police to be injured. Being fooled by Granny, the police lets her go. Thinking that she is hurt, Mr. Botsford unknowingly serves as Granny May's getaway driver when she embarks on a crime spree. Vocab words: Injury, Spree

  • S03E04 Too Loud Crew

    • September 13, 2010
    • PBS

    In Too Loud Crew, the Butcher and Whammer join forces, but both want to be the leader. Vocab words: Considerate, Manual

  • S03E05 The Invisi-Bill Hand

    • September 14, 2010
    • PBS

    In The Invisi-Bill Hand when Invisi-Bill and Big Left Hand Guy team up, Invisi-Bill quickly becomes jealous because when he stole jewelry, he was left behind wearing flipflops. Meanwhile, Tim Botsford is setting a compost in the Botsford families backyard. When WordGirl gets her 199th Key to the City, Invisi-Bill steals it again. WordGirl apprehends Big Left Hand Guy when Invisi-Bill left. Vocab words: Acknowledge, Conceal Vocabulary Words: Conceal Acknowledge

  • S03E06 Birthday Town

    • September 14, 2010
    • PBS

    In Birthday Town when Mr. Big opens up "Mr. Big's Birthday Time All the Time Party Store" he uses mind control on all of the parents to make every child think every day is they're birthday to mimic The Birthday Girl. Vocabulary Words: Mimic Hoopla

  • S03E07 The Pretty Princess and Mr. Big Power Hour

    • September 15, 2010
    • PBS

    WorldGirl gets to feature in an episode of "Pretty Princess", but this is part of an evil plot by Mr. Big. Vocab words: Dupe, Hoist

  • S03E08 Clean Up in Aisle Eleven

    • September 15, 2010
    • PBS

    Bob Botsford 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. Vocab words: Debate, Substitute

  • S03E09 When Chuck's Mom Is Away...

    • September 16, 2010
    • PBS

    Two-Brains invites himself and the other villains over to Chuck's house when Chuck's left alone; WordGirl battles the Energy Monster after he escapes from prison and interrupts the Botsfords' family TV time. Vocabulary Words: Immaculate Reckless

  • S03E10 That's Entertainment

    • September 16, 2010
    • PBS

    Energy Monster escapes from prison, interrupting the Botsfords while watching the television; WordGirl tries to find and arrest the Energy Monster while the rest of the family explore different forms of entertainment. Vocab words: Entertainment, Persistent

  • S03E11 Victoria Best

    • October 11, 2010
    • PBS

    New student (and villain) Victoria Best wins all but one of the trophies at the school assembly. When Becky's trophy goes missing, WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face come up with a contest that will thwart Victoria's evil trophy stealing plans. Vocabulary Words: Boast Trophy

  • S03E12 Showdown at the Secret Spaceship Hideout

    • October 11, 2010
    • PBS

    During the latest encounter between WordGirl and Dr. Two Brains, Two-Brains hits himself with his snooze-ray. When he and his Henchmen wake up from their slumber, they find themselves in WordGirl's secret spaceship hideout. WordGirl must battle them for control of the snooze-ray and her secret hideout. Vocabulary Words: Frolic Procrastinate

  • S03E13 Captain Tangent

    • November 8, 2010
    • PBS

    In the episode 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. Vocab words: Valuable, Tangent

  • S03E14 Chuck and Brent Ride Again

    • November 8, 2010
    • PBS

    In 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. Vocab words: Confidence, Zest

  • S03E15 Bend It Like Becky

    • January 3, 2011
    • PBS

    During the height of soccer fever, Becky and friends (T.J., Violet, and Johnson) decide to practice soccer on the field with Mrs. Botsford as the coach. Meanwhile, Dr. Two Brains has a brilliant plan for his henchmen and himself to have a picnic every day while the weather is nice. Problems arise when Mrs. Botsford and Dr. Two Brains realize they have the same field reserved at the exact same time for the same duration of time. They decide to settle things with a soccer match between their two teams: "The Butterfly Unicorn Laser Gorillas" and "The Cheese-Eaters". Which team will win the field? Vocabulary Words: Ricochet Dismayed

  • S03E16 Questionable Behavior

    • January 3, 2011
    • PBS

    Ms. Question's powers are at all an-time high now that she's discovered she can get people to tell her their deepest, darkest secrets. Ms. Question will be able to blackmail everyone in the city - including WordGirl! Our favorite superhero and her monkey sidekick must stop Ms. Question by giving her a taste of her own medicine. Vocab words: Fluster, Confess

  • S03E17 Bampy Battles Bots

    • January 17, 2011
    • PBS

    The Botsfords couldn't be more excited to have Bampy, Becky and TJ's grandfather, visit! Becky is thrilled to see him until he tells her that he used to fight robots better than WordGirl. When Tobey invents the ultimate invincible robot, will Bampy be able to help WordGirl save the day? Vocab words: Invincible, Fiction(al)

  • S03E18 Truth, Revision, and the Lexicon Way

    • January 17, 2011
    • PBS

    Mr. Big tries a new form of mind control by taking over the school's newspaper, the "Daily Rag". With his misleading articles and city-wide contests, Mr. Big threatens to reveal WordGirl's secret identity. Vocab words: Revise/Revision, Mislead(ing)

  • S03E19 Cherish is the Word

    • February 8, 2011
    • PBS

    It’s Valentine’s Day in Ms. Davis’s class, and Becky is determined to give Scoops a Valentine this year. When he shows her one for a special friend, she eagerly asks him who it is for, but Victoria Best interrupts, stealing all the Valentines. When WordGirl tries to recover them, she is stopped by Tobey, who offers WordGirl a Valentine. Victoria Best is jealous of all the attention the WordGirl is getting, and she causes a disagreement between our heroine, Tobey, and Scoops. In the process, Tobey challenges Scoops to a duel, stating that the winner will be WordGirl’s Valentine. Vocabulary Words: Cherish Flee

  • S03E20 Granny's Intuition

    • February 8, 2011
    • PBS

    The episode starts with Granny May taking a Christmas Card photo of her cat, Colonel Mustard. Before she can take it, the mail arrives, with it the latest issue of the Candy Dish Enthusiast magazine. The magazine has an article about Cleopatra's candy dish coming to Fair City, which Granny plans to steal. She pulls off a robbery at the bank, but tricks the police that the security guard did by having them close their eyes "for a surprise" while she puts a stack of bills into the security guard's pocket, then giving them cookies so as not to arouse suspicion. WordGirl, who heard of the robbery on the news, arrives on the scene, but too late–Granny May has already "foiled" the crime. That night, news of Granny May having given up her evil ways to fight crime show on TV, and Granny claims to have been using her intuition to stop them. Vocabulary Words: Intution Charming

  • S03E21 The Straw That Broke Two-Brains' Back

    • April 1, 2011
    • PBS

    Becky, growing tired of her responsibilities to keep villains in line as WordGirl, is looking forward to much-deserved recreation time when a documentary of The Pretty Princess and Magic Pony Power Hour airs on TV. Unfortunately, just as she is about to sit down and watch it with her dad and TJ, Dr. Two Brains hacks into the TV signal. Becky then proceeds to cry "NOOOOOOO!!!!!" Vocabulary Words: Abrupt Recreation

  • S03E22 Nocan the Evil Ingredient Finding Guy

    • April 1, 2011
    • PBS

    Chuck wants to win the trophy and year's supply of bread in the Sandwich Making Contest. Unfortunately, he knows WordGirl will be waiting for him. So Chuck calls all the villains to be a place in for him, but none of them can come except for Nocan. Vocabulary Words: Scrumptious Apprentice

  • S03E23 Meat-Life Crisis

    • May 6, 2011
    • PBS

    The Butcher apparently gives up his nefarious ways when he goes to work with his dad, Kid Potato, as a food vendor at the ballpark. Vocab words: Mope, Vendor

  • S03E24 Mobot Knows Best

    • May 6, 2011
    • PBS

    Mobot Knows Best follows Meat-life Crisis. In this story, Tobey creates a robot named Mobot to substitute for his mother on parent-teacher conference day. All is going according to his devious plan until the mobot malfunctions-threatening to destroy both Ms. Davis and all of the 5th grade gold star work! It's up to Wordgirl, Huggy, and... The Amazing Rope Guy to save the day before parent-teacher conference day is ruined! Vocabulary Words: Communicate Peeved

  • S03E25 A Better Mousetrap (1)

    • July 8, 2011
    • PBS

    WordGirl gets the chance to be on Scoops' very own talk show. During this segment, WordGirl and Scoops reminisce over the various skirmishes WordGirl has had with Dr. Two Brains. The segment ends in a cliffhanger when Dr. Two Brains himself uses his goop ray to take over the show. Vocab words: Reminisce, Skirmish

  • S03E26 A Better Mousetrap (2)

    • July 8, 2011
    • PBS

    Doctor Two-Brains takes control and gains back his dignity by humilitating Wordgirl. He shows several clips of her and Captain Huggyface being defeated, but WordGirl counters it, stating that they are all cliffhangers. Two-Brains and his henchmen continue to irk Wordgirl, but while they're busy laughing she takes the opportunity to take back the show. Vocab words: Cliffhanger, Irk

Season 4

  • S04E01 Sonny Days with a Chance of Showers

    • September 5, 2011
    • PBS

    Birthday Girl kidnaps meteorologist Sonny Days and demands that he announce her birthday on TV. Vocab words: Precipitation, Meteorologist

  • S04E02 Seymour ... Right After This

    • September 5, 2011
    • PBS

    Becky suspects Seymour Smooth is up to no good when he delays announcing his new show's winning ticket numbers. Vocab words: Delay, Captivated

  • S04E03 The Fill-In

    • October 10, 2011
    • PBS

    Dr. Two-Brains has big plans when the Butcher fills in for one of Two-Brains' henchmen. Vocab words: Surrender, Temporary

  • S04E04 Word (Hicc)Up!

    • October 10, 2011
    • PBS

    WordGirl battles the hiccups while Chuck tries to get his condiment ray fixed by Hal Hardbargain. Vocab words: Remedy, Glitch

  • S04E05 Leslie Makes It Big

    • October 11, 2011
    • PBS

    Mr. Big is arrested, leaving it to his assistant, Leslie, to carry out their latest evil plan: building the world's most powerful mind-control device.

  • S04E06 Mouse Brain Take-Over

    • October 11, 2011
    • PBS

    WordGirl learns that Dr. Two-Brains is on an all-out cheese rampage just as she's about to give a tour of her secret hideout to the winner of the WordGirl Synonym Contest. Vocab words: Abandon, Dilemma

  • S04E07 Chuck with a Sidekick of Brent

    • October 12, 2011
    • PBS

    Chuck teams with his brother Brent and tries to turn the city into a giant sandwich. Vocab words: Accomplish, Schedule

  • S04E08 Yarn-4-Gold

    • October 12, 2011
    • PBS

    Bampy helps WordGirl stop Granny May's latest plot: exchanging gold jewelry for purple yarn. Vocab words: Rubbish, Swap

  • S04E09 Whammer Anniversary

    • October 13, 2011
    • PBS

    Becky babysits TJ while Mr. and Mrs. Botsford celebrate their anniversary at an ice-cream parlor that just happens to be the target of the Whammer's wrath. Vocab words: Glimpse, Occasion

  • S04E10 Rat Trap

    • October 13, 2011
    • PBS

    Dr. Two-Brains forces Hal Hardbargain to create a ray that turns superheroes into cheese. Vocab words: Confiscate, Whiz

  • S04E11 WordGirl and Bobbleboy

    • October 14, 2011
    • PBS

    TJ makes and sells WordGirl bobblehead dolls which makes WordGirl distracted. Vocab words: Bobble, Souvenir

  • S04E12 Crime in the Key of V

    • October 14, 2011
    • PBS

    Villainous Victoria Best sets out to be the best superhero in the city in order to force WordGirl into retirement. Vocab words: Exceptional, Meddle

  • S04E13 Where Have All the Villains Gone?

    • November 14, 2011
    • PBS

    Ms. Question devises a devious plan to get rid of WordGirl: eliminate all of the city's villains so WordGirl is no longer needed. Vocab words: Eliminate, Entire

  • S04E14 Captain Tangent Returns

    • November 14, 2011
    • PBS

    Scoops joins Capt. Tangent's pirate crew in order to write a newspaper article about them. Vocab words: Vessel, Publish

  • S04E15 A World Without WordGirl (1)

    • December 16, 2011
    • PBS

    When Becky's most amazing birthday party ever gets interrupted one too many times by citizens in need of WordGirl's assistance, she wishes on her birthday candle for a WordGirl-free world. After they're blown out, she realizes her wish has come true. What has she done?! Vocab words: Obligation, Antsy

  • S04E16 A World Without WordGirl (2)

    • December 16, 2011
    • PBS

    After making a wish for a WordGirl-free world, Becky realizes it has come true. Not only does WordGirl not exist, but Chuck is now the King and has the new city following all sorts of strange rules. Will Becky find the last piece of enchanted birthday cake so that she can wish for the return of WordGirl and make things go back to how they were before? Vocab words: Enchanted, Unusual

  • S04E17 Have Snob, Will Travel

    • January 16, 2012
    • PBS

    The Butcher kidnaps Reginald the jeweler in order to use his expertise to plan his next heist. Vocab words: Formal, Fret

  • S04E18 Tobey's Playground Calamity

    • January 16, 2012
    • PBS

    Ms. Davis holds a recycling contest to raise funds for a new playground after the old one is decimated by villains. Vocab words: Dedicate, Calamity

  • S04E19 The Learnerer

    • March 23, 2012
    • PBS

    The Learnerer steals a giant diamond. Vocab words: Suffix, Misjudge

  • S04E20 Mr. Big's Dinner and a Scam

    • March 23, 2012
    • PBS

    Mr. Big employs mind control to make sure his dinner-theater show is a success. Vocab words: Embellish, Leery

  • S04E21 The Birthday Girl's Monstrous Gift

    • April 16, 2012
    • PBS

    A carnival is endangered by the Energy Monster. Vocab words: Guzzle, Monstrous

  • S04E22 Hal the Haggler

    • April 16, 2012
    • PBS

    WordGirl battles Granny May, who's plotting to steal Cleopatra's bed from a museum. Vocab words: Defend, Haggle

  • S04E23 Wordbot

    • May 21, 2012
    • PBS

    Tobey is determined to get WordGirl back for constantly destroying his robots, so he builds a robot clone of Word Girl, named WordBot. But when the robot gets jealous of the fact that Tobey is speaking mostly to WordGirl herself, and turns on its creator, WordGirl and Tobey are forced to team up to fight back. Vocab words: Devoted, Backfire

  • S04E24 Mount Rush Here

    • May 21, 2012
    • PBS

    When all the adults go missing in Fair City, the kids are taking advantage of a parent-free world. But when it starts to take a toll on them, WordGirl discovers that Mr. Big is using a mind-control device to make all the adults build a tribute in his honor. Will Word Girl be able to destroy the machine and save the adults? Vocab words: Advantage, Tribute

  • S04E25 Road Rage, Anger, and Fury

    • June 11, 2012
    • PBS

    Lady Redundant Woman uses nefarious means to circumvent the city's congested traffic. Vocab words: Obstacle, Rant

  • S04E26 By Jove, You've Wrecked My Robots

    • June 11, 2012
    • PBS

    Tobey brings a board game about evil robots to Becky's house in hopes of exposing WordGirl's true identity. Vocab words: Savvy, Realize

Season 5

  • S05E01 Seize the Cheese

    • September 10, 2012
    • PBS

    It's a beautiful fall day, and Mr. and Mrs. Botsford drag Becky and TJ away from their video game to enjoy a family hike. Dr. Two-Brains is also outside apple picking with his henchmen -- of course his plans involve seizing cheese, as well. After realizing how delicious cheese and apples taste together, Two Brains decides he wants more...lots more. And that scheme was made easy, using his brand-new ray: The Cheese Seizer. Will Becky be able to sneak away from her family and become WordGirl to save the city's cheese? Vocab words: Seize, Savor

  • S05E02 Ms. Question's Riddle Rampage

    • September 10, 2012
    • PBS

    On their way to the beach, the Botsford family gets stuck in traffic -- Ms. Question has put up a toll that citizens must answer a riddle to get through, otherwise, they'll be stranded! Will WordGirl be able to defeat Ms. Question by answering her most difficult riddle? Vocab words: Stranded, Puzzled

  • S05E03 The Meaty Dimension

    • September 11, 2012
    • PBS

    When The Butcher discovers a portal where all his meat is stored, he concocts a plan to lure Captain Huggy Face inside it so that he can take over the world. But when Huggy eats through the Meaty Dimension, getting stuffed with meat in the process, and WordGirl gets trapped in the Butcher's Meatball Massacre, will it be Violet, who just wants to paint a portrait for the library wall, to the rescue? Vocab words: Portal, Overpower

  • S05E04 The Case of the Copied Mrs. Botsford

    • September 11, 2012
    • PBS

    Lady Redundant Woman has made copies of all the city officials (the Mayor, the Commissioner, and the Warden) to do her work for her. The redundant villainess has also made an evil copy of District Attorney Botsford. Doing LRW's bidding, the clone has stolen from the bank! Now the real Mrs. Botsford is being blamed, and is being forced to run from the city's police. Can WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face figure out who's really behind it, and prove which DA Botsford is the imposter? Vocab words: Gripe, Convince

  • S05E05 The Good, The Bad, and the Chucky

    • September 12, 2012
    • PBS

    Chuck is finally fulfilling his dream and selling grilled cheese sandwiches out of the back of his station wagon – or as he calls it, the Chuck Wagon. It's a totally legitimate, non-villainous plan (though he claims he's still evil). But when Dr. Two-Brains smells cheese, he can't resist. Will Chuck be able to pursue his dream or will it be foiled by Dr. Two-Brains? Vocab words: Pursue, Yearn.

  • S05E06 Granny's Pet Plan

    • September 12, 2012
    • PBS

    It seems as though Granny May has given up a life of crime to knit cute little scarves for pets. But then everyone in the city begins to misplace their things, even the villains. Will WordGirl be able to figure out if people are really losing their possessions or if someone else is responsible? Vocab words: Accessory, Misplace.

  • S05E07 Hard-Learned Money

    • September 13, 2012
    • PBS

    After helping him break out of jail multiple times, The Learnerer uses Amazing Rope Guy to learn how to rob certain stores efficiently. Will he have learned too much by the time WordGirl figures out his plan and possibly be able to defeat her? Vocab words: Divvy, Repetitive

  • S05E08 Gift Pony

    • September 13, 2012
    • PBS

    When Violet gives Becky a brooch made of mysterious gemstones, Becky/WordGirl begins to feel woozy. Will WordGirl figure out that the brooch is made of Lexonite, a stone that drains her power, before The Whammer destroys the city? Vocab words: Woozy, Brooch

  • S05E09 Scary with a Side of Butter

    • October 29, 2012
    • PBS

    After telling the tale of the giant evil artichoke, Bampy Botsford sparks a panic throughout the city. Mr. Big (who doesn't believe the tale) uses this opportunity to do, what else, become even richer and more powerful! Will the giant artichoke really show up or will Mr. Big finally find a way to control the minds of citizens? Vocab words: Legend, Artichoke.

  • S05E10 Talent Show Tobey

    • October 29, 2012
    • PBS

    Becky volunteers to be Scoops' assistant for his magic act in the talent show. But when Tobey tricks WordGirl into performing his poetry at the talent show, she has to find a way to be on stage as Becky and WordGirl at the same time -- all while saving the city from Tobey's latest robot. Vocab words: Discombobulated, Essential.

  • S05E11 Don't Mess with the Best

    • December 28, 2012
    • PBS

    Since Victoria Best couldn't outdo WordGirl at being a superhero she decides to become the cities' best villain. Using her magic recorder, she steals all of the villains' weaponry. Will WordGirl be able to stop her or will Victoria Best be the one who takes down WordGirl once and for all?Vocab words: Defeat, Unstoppable.

  • S05E12 Peanut Butter Battles

    • December 28, 2012
    • PBS

    Chuck adds a new condiment to his arsenal – peanut butter! The highly sticky substance envelops its victims in a giant ball of peanut butter. Chuck's newest invention is called the Peanut Butter Blaster. Since Huggy has to roll an enveloped WordGirl around town, will she and her monkey sidekick be able to overcome the odds? Vocab words: Envelop, Hinder.

  • S05E13 Hello New Year, Goodbye Moon

    • December 31, 2012
    • PBS

    It's New Year's Eve! While the Botsfords celebrate with the greatest party ever, Dr. Two Brains is planning to turn the moon into cheese. Will the new year begin with Two Brains acting on his resolution to feast on a cheesy moon, or will WordGirl be able to stop him in time? Vocab words: Massive, Resolution.

  • S05E14 Art in the Park

    • December 31, 2012
    • PBS

    Becky agrees to help out Violet with her poetry/painting/music performance. Meanwhile, Mr. Big has turned into a self-help guru, touting a good kind of mind control. Can Becky help out her best friend while finding out the truth behind Mr. Big's big ruse? Vocab words: Performance, Ruse.

  • S05E15 Plain Old Mischief Makers

    • March 11, 2013
    • PBS

    When best friends Big Left Hand Guy and Invisi-Bill risk losing their super villain status in the Villain Society, they decide to pull off their biggest heist to date. Can WordGirl stop this determined duo who always manage to escape her at the last minute? Vocab words: Diminish, Declare.

  • S05E16 House Arrest

    • March 11, 2013
    • PBS

    While Chuck's jail cell is being painted, he is put under house arrest at the Botsfords. Becky is stuck spending more time waiting on Chuck rather than fighting the other villains (Dr. Two Brains, Dr. Two-Brains' Henchmen, Big Left Hand Guy, Tobey, Birthday Girl & Energy Monster). Vocab words: Discombobulated, Essential.

  • S05E17 Monkey Business

    • March 12, 2013
    • PBS

    After a battle, WordGirl accidentally leaves Captain Huggy Face behind (again). So he spends the day doing all of his favorite things. When an overzealous Chuck strikes, it's up to Captain Huggy Face to single-handedly save the day. Vocab words: Recall, Zeal.

  • S05E18 Say it Again, Eileen

    • March 12, 2013
    • PBS

    Eileen won't stop copying Becky - and it's driving Becky nuts! Can WordGirl stop Eileen from transforming into the Birthday Girl before the bake sale is ruined, along with Becky's treasured crumpets? Vocab words: Stymie, Guidance.

  • S05E19 Best Fan Club Meeting Ever

    • March 13, 2013
    • PBS

    TJ plans a meeting to divulge a secret about WordGirl to International WordGirl Fan Club members. The club was previously featured in Have You Seen the Remote? where more members were shown. When Tobey finds out that a secret about his love/nemesis will be revealed, he crashes the meeting with an eavesdropping robot and threatens to destroy the clubhouse. WordGirl has to spring into action to save the clubhouse and her fans! Vocab words: Divulge, Eavesdrop.

  • S05E20 Day at the Museum

    • March 13, 2013
    • PBS

    Scoops takes Becky & Bob Botsford and Violet to the museum to find inspiration for his news story for The Big City Times. When they hear a rumor about a haunted treasure, the team goes on a search -- with The Butcher right behind! Can Scoops, Becky, Bob, and Violet find the treasure, evade The Butcher, and do it all in time for Scoops to keep his deadline? Vocab words: Rumor, Deadline.

  • S05E21 Who's Your Granny?

    • March 14, 2013
    • PBS

    Granny May decides to become more notorious by committing bigger crimes involving crazy contraptions. Meanwhile, Becky is frustrated that she does not appear in any yearbook photos since she always has to escape to fight crime as WordGirl. Will WordGirl ever be able to get her photo in the yearbook and find time to interact with the new, hi-tech Granny May? Vocab words: Interact, Contraption.

  • S05E22 Win a Day With WordGirl

    • March 14, 2013
    • PBS

    The Big City Times announces a writing contest prize: win a day with WordGirl! A chance at a full-day encounter with everyone's favorite superhero causes TJ and Tobey to go to extremes to win -- ending in a robot-filled squabble at the library. Scoops and Violet also get involved, though they may be more interested in winning the contest than the prize. In the end, Violet wins with her poem about cookies. Vocab words: Encounter, Squabble.

  • S05E23 Dinner or Consequences (1)

    • March 15, 2013
    • PBS

    Mr. Botsford is fixing a special feast for the family--his "Spicy Surprise"! He insists that it must be eaten as soon as it is done cooking. But Scoops comes by, and drags Becky into investigating a mystery with him. After some investigating, Becky realizes she is late for dinner and rushes back home, only to find out she missed her dad's special meal. He is devastated, but she convinces him to make it again for her. But when she returns to the scene with Scoops, and ends up missing dinner a second time, she ends up being "mega-grounded"! Vocab words: Feast, Consequences.

  • S05E24 Dinner or Consequences (2)

    • March 15, 2013
    • PBS

    Becky has to rely on an old Botsford tradition - the family trial, just like the courtroom to convince her family that she vanished from the feast for a good reason. Sally becomes Judge Sally Botsford and TJ and Bob become lawyers. But when Maria the Energy Monster breaks Dr. Two Brains out of jail and the two head over to the Botsfords to take back a powerful invention, will Becky be able to prove her innocence and transform into WordGirl in time to stop the two super villains? Vocab words: Vanish, Rely

  • S05E25 Father's Day Dance-a-thon

    • June 14, 2013
    • PBS

    It's Father's Day and The Butcher has big plans to mark the occasion. With Becky busy boogieing non-stop at the Father's Day Dance-a-thon, it's up to Captain Huggy Face to play the hero. But when WordGirl's trusty sidekick joins forces with the Butcher, will WordGirl be able to save the day and help her father win the big trophy? Vocab words: Observe, Determined

  • S05E26 Big is Botsford's Boss

    • June 14, 2013
    • PBS

    Mr. Big decides to give all the citizens of the city a yo-yo to make up for the many times he tricked them and stole from them, and gives Mr. Botsford a job teaching everyone how to do yo-yo tricks! WordGirl knows that Mr. Big must have something evil planned. Can she stop his scheme in time or will Mr. Big's yo-yos get her all tied up in knots? Vocab words: Blissful, Expertise.

Season 6

  • S06E01 Who Wants to Get Rid of WordGirl?

    • August 5, 2013
    • PBS

    Dr. Two Brains, Chuck & Nocan, some of WordGirl's major villains, have been brought by Seymour Orlando Smooth together in an attempt to ultimately defeat WordGirl. Vocab words: Strategy, Giddy.

  • S06E02 The Talented Mr. Birg

    • August 5, 2013
    • PBS

    When Scoops writes an article about all the times WordGirl has been tricked and captured by villains, she goes off to prove him wrong. And when someone who looks just like Mr. Big claims to be a Mr. Birg, WordGirl is convinced he’s lying, and refuses to be tricked again. But when Mr. Birg proves to be telling the truth, will WordGirl look foolish in front of her fans again, or is Mr. Big actually behind this? Vocab words: Employee, Doppelganger.

  • S06E03 One Last Sandwich

    • August 6, 2013
    • PBS

    While Becky and Sally Botsford set out to build a new bookcase that will hold all of Becky's books, Whammer convinces Chuck to commit one last crime with him before he retires. Will they be able to work as a team and pull off the ultimate sandwich heist? Vocab words: Final, Pacify.

  • S06E04 Caper or Plastic?

    • August 6, 2013
    • PBS

    While Becky is busy thinking about what she wants to be when she grows up, Hal Hardbargain is busy trying to get WordGirl to help him get his bag blaster back from the infamous and mysterious Masked Bagger. Will WordGirl be able to figure out the Masked Bagger's true identity? Vocab words: Muffled, Flashback.

  • S06E05 Tell Her What She's Won

    • August 7, 2013
    • PBS

    A jealous Seymour Orlando Smooth has kidnapped Beau Handsome, the host of everyone's favorite game show, May I Have a Word? When he starts stealing money from innocent contestants, WordGirl makes an appearance. Will she be able to rescue Beau and come up with a game plan to put Seymour back where he belongs: behind bars? Vocab words: Bombard, Emcee.

  • S06E06 Victoria is the Best...WordGirl?

    • August 7, 2013
    • PBS

    When Scoops snaps a picture of Victoria Best suspiciously appearing after WordGirl disappears around a corner, he believes he has finally figured out who the real WordGirl is! Victoria is thrilled to be called WordGirl, the BEST superhero in the city. Will WordGirl be able to prove that Victoria is actually fibbing without giving away her real secret identity? Vocab words: Fib, Mistaken.

  • S06E07 High-Five Sandwich

    • August 8, 2013
    • PBS

    Chuck's reputation is threatened by a new sandwich created by Becky, Scoops, and Violet. Vocab words: Trendy, Eager.

  • S06E08 The Robot Problem

    • August 8, 2013
    • PBS

    At school, Becky's class is learning about how potatoes can be used to generate electricity. This gives Tobey a brilliant idea: potatoes used to fuel robots! But when The Coach steals his idea, WordGirl has to team up with Tobey to defeat the evil potato-fueled robots and save the city! Vocab words: Fuel, Cackle.

  • S06E09 Of Two Minds

    • August 9, 2013
    • PBS

    It looks as though Dr. Two Brains has given up his cheese-stealing ways and decided to go straight. It's true, he's not stealing cheese anymore because he's discovered a giant cheese asteroid and has used his Cheese-Seizer to redirect its path straight towards Earth! Will WordGirl convince him to change his mind in time to save Earth from being covered in cheese? Vocab words: Waver, Vast.

  • S06E10 Yes Monkey

    • August 9, 2013
    • PBS

    When Leslie resigns as Mr. Big's assistant, he goes out in search of a new one. Captain Huggy Face gets the job and Mr. Big uses mind control to make sure Huggy obeys his every order. When WordGirl sees that Huggy is on Mr. Big's team, she can't help but feel betrayed. So WordGirl teams up with a new sidekick, Leslie, to get her old one back. Vocab words: Trance, Resign

  • S06E11 The Rise of Miss Power (1)

    • February 20, 2012
    • PBS

    There's a new super hero in town! Miss Power has come to earth from outer space along with her sidekick, Captain Giggle Cheeks. WordGirl is excited for Miss Power to teach her everything she knows. But is Miss Power really a super hero? Or could she be a super villain? Vocabulary Words: Harsh, Vigor, Encourage, Ploy

  • S06E12 The Rise of Miss Power (2)

    • February 20, 2012
    • PBS

    Besides using her super strength and super speed to defeat villains, Miss Power has another secret weapon: using mean words against others. WordGirl would rather not use her words harshly…but after giving it a shot, she feels empowered. Soon, everyone starts wondering "what has gotten into WordGirl?" And the Botsford's are beginning to wonder "What has gotten into Becky?" Vocabulary Words: Harsh, Vigor, Encourage, Ploy

  • S06E13 The Rise of Miss Power (3)

    • February 20, 2012
    • PBS

    Miss Power has taken the bullying thing way too far and WordGirl doesn't like being associated with such a mean person. But when WordGirl tries to stand up to Miss Power, she gets belittled and stripped of her super hero star. Dejected and sulking, Becky goes home to her family. But Miss Power is there to take Mrs. Botsford away! Will WordGirl be able to save her mom and defeat Miss Power without sinking to her level? Vocabulary Words: Harsh, Vigor, Encourage, Ploy

  • S06E14 The Rise of Miss Power (4)

    • February 20, 2012
    • PBS

    WordGirl needs to come up with a plan to save her mom and get rid of Miss Power, fast! Huggy decides to share with her a pamphlet full of secret battle moves from her home planet: Lexicon. Will these moves be enough to save the city from Miss Power? Vocabulary Words: Harsh, Vigor, Encourage, Ploy

  • S06E15 Invasion of The Bunny Lovers (1)

    • April 14, 2014
    • PBS

    Mr. Big and Dr. Two Brains team up to create a plan to control the minds of everyone in the city. Their plan seems to be working and turning everyone into zombies! Scoops is on the scene to get the story, but will he get the surprise of his life when he sees Becky turn into WordGirl to save the city from Dr. Two Brains and Mr. Big's evil plan? Vocab words: Delightful, Innovative

  • S06E16 Invasion of The Bunny Lovers (2)

    • April 14, 2014
    • PBS

    Mr. Big and Dr. Two Brains have managed to turn the entire town into mind controlled zombies - everyone except for Scoops and Becky! Now that Scoops knows Becky's big secret will he write the biggest story of his career? Or will he help his friend outsmart the villains before they put their mind control scheme in action? Vocab words: Confidential, Global

  • S06E17 Fortune Crookie

    • June 5, 2014
    • PBS

    When Seymour Orlando Smooth's latest show is canceled, the desperate host must come up with a plan to get some quick cash. Meanwhile, Becky is suspicious when the townspeople start giving their hard-earned money to a mysterious object that claims to know the future. Will WordGirl be able to connect Seymour to the scam and help the townspeople get their money back? Vocab words: Predict, Enthrall

  • S06E18 Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Crime

    • June 5, 2014
    • PBS

    When Becky and Tim Botsford head into the forest to find an important ingredient for their Bold Botsford Stew they run into trouble! Dr. Two Brains and his henchmen are also searching for Bold Botsford Basil to complete a stolen recipe. Will WordGirl step in to make sure all's fair in the forest? Vocab words: Concoction, Elusive

  • S06E19 Big and Brent

    • June 2, 2014
    • PBS

    Chuck is furious when he finds out his brother Brent is spending time with Mr. Big. He can't understand why his brother wants to hang out with this criminal, and by his own free will-- Mr. Big is NOT using mind control! After pursuing them around town, Chuck finally realizes he needs to talk to Brent about his feelings, but is it too late? Has Mr. Big got Brent right where he wants him? Vocab words: Dubious, Conspire

  • S06E20 Silence of the Whams

    • June 2, 2014
    • PBS

    After losing his "wham" and deciding to give up crime, WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face try to help The Whammer come up with a new career. Will The Whammer find happiness being a jammer or a clammer or a crammer? Or will he figure out why he lost his "wham" in the first place and get back into a life of whamming? Vocab words: Fragile, Burst

  • S06E21 Dr. Two Brains, Mr. Cheese

    • June 3, 2014
    • PBS

    Fed up with his henchmen, Dr. Two Brains begins the search for a new sidekick. He's thrilled to find Mr. Cheese, who seems to be perfect for the job, but soon regrets the decision as Mr. Cheese takes control and makes Dr. Two Brains HIS sidekick! Will Dr. Two Brains agree to take orders from a tiny, evil mouse? Will WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face stop the evil pair before it's too late? Vocab words: Command, Location/Locate

  • S06E22 Kitty Cat Criminals

    • June 3, 2014
    • PBS

    When The Butcher and Chuck join forces, they have a surprisingly hard time coming up with a meat-and-sandwich related crime to commit. Stumped, they discover an opportunity to steal feline artifacts and memorabilia, prompting Chuck to bring back his former alter-ego, The Hansome Panther and the Butcher to take on the identity of his former sidekick Li'l Mittens! Will WordGirl be too distracted jazzing up her own costume to outsmart the duo and once again save the day? Vocab words: Ornamental, Feline

  • S06E23 A Questionable Pair

    • June 4, 2014
    • PBS

    When Becky sees Ms. Question in the jewelry store having a friendly conversation with Reginald she wonders what she might be up to. What she can't see is that Ms. Question has joined forces with Invisi-Bill to trick Reginald and rob the store. Meanwhile, Scoops can see that Becky is distracted from the movie they're watching. Will Becky be able to figure out what the villains are up to? Will she be able to stop them as WordGirl and not abandon Scoops as Becky? Vocab words: Flatter, Tactic

  • S06E24 All That Chazz

    • June 4, 2014
    • PBS

    There's a new kid in town! Chazz does what he wants and is the authority on all things "cool". TJ is so impressed with Chazz that he does everything Chazz tells him in order to be as cool as his new friend. What will happen when TJ's new friendship gets him involved with Dr. Two Brains? Will TJ turn his back on WordGirl in order to prove he's cool enough? Or will he discover that being true to himself is even cooler? Vocab words: Fascinated, Obey

  • S06E25 Go Gadget Go

    • June 6, 2014
    • PBS

    TJ and his friend Johnson both think they are WordGirl's #1 fan and they compete to prove it! When WordGirl challenges them to each come up with a new gadget to help her fight crime, Johnson accepts help from Tobey! Will the device made by Johnson and Tobey help WordGirl or will it be another one of Tobey's tricks to try to control her? Vocab words: Brainstorm, Gadget

  • S06E26 Emergency Plan #999

    • June 6, 2014
    • PBS

    It's TJ to the rescue!?! When Dr. Two Brains captures Captain Huggy Face and forces WordGirl to remember all 998 of her emergency plans to get him back, WordGirl realizes she needs help. WordGirl calls on her biggest fan, who just happens to be her little brother to help her. When Dr. Two Brains refuses to play fair, however, it becomes a Botsford family effort to save the day. Vocab words: Courageous, Stunt

Season 7

  • S07E01 Kid Math (1)

    • August 4, 2014
    • PBS

    Turns out there's a new kid superhero in Fair City - Kid Math! From the planet Hexagon! And because he is from another planet, he is a little... well... clueless as to how to be a superhero on the planet Earth. He doesn't really understand the whole secret identity thing, and his crime fighting methods are a bit strange. Will Kid Math accidentally let Dr. Two-Brains get away with his plan to turn the entire city into cheese, or even worse, will he reveal WordGirl's real identity? Vocab words: Calculate, Equal/Equation

  • S07E02 Kid Math (2)

    • August 4, 2014
    • PBS

    Becky Botsford (aka WordGirl) is trying to teach Rex (aka Kid Math) what it really means to be a superhero, that it is about protecting the town's citizens, not just defeating villains. And Rex's re education isn't exactly going as planned. Can WordGirl get Kid Math into fighting shape in time to stop Dr. Two-Brains from zapping the entire city with his cheese ray, or will the city she loves become Dr. Two-Brains' next snack? Vocab words: Reproduce, Hint

  • S07E03 A Few Words From WordGirl

    • August 5, 2014
    • PBS

    The school is gearing up for Inspiration Day, and since WordGirl's heroic actions always uplift the town's citizens, the Principal asks WordGirl to make the keynote speech at the event. WordGirl agrees but immediately begins to feel the pressure. People are expecting a lot from her speech, and even though she can always be counted on to provide a word's definition, can WordGirl really use her words to inspire people? Vocab words: Dawdle, Inspiration

  • S07E04 Ears to You

    • August 5, 2014
    • PBS

    Mr. Big is up to his mind-control tricks once again, this time through the use of some ultra adorable Squishy Bunny Ears. When Becky sees the Ears for sale, she scoffs- "Who wants to wear those?" Turns out, Mr. Botsford does, and as soon as he puts them on, he causes a citywide craze. People start buying up all of Mr. Big's Squishy Bunny Ears. It's BUN-demonium. Can WordGirl figure out Mr. Big's latest trick before the whole town is under his mind control? Vocab words: Original, Laughable

  • S07E05 El Queso Mysterioso

    • August 6, 2014
    • PBS

    It's the day of the Magical Magicians Convention, and the entire Botsford family is excited to go and see their favorite magician, El Mysterioso, perform live. Everyone except Becky, that is, who would much rather be at the Pretty Princess book signing across the street. But Mr. Botsford emphasizes how important it is that they spend the day as a family. Vocab words: Illusion, Influence

  • S07E06 Putt With Honor

    • August 6, 2014
    • PBS

    TJ Botsford is mere hours away from winning the local mini golf tournament and getting his picture on Patrick Needlemeyer's Miniature Golf Super Universe Wall of Fame (which is only the biggest deal ever). When Becky catches Eileen cheating - "I have to win because it's my birfday!" - she knows she has to stop her. She can't let TJ lose to Eileen! But what lengths will Becky go to prevent Eileen from winning? Will she go so far as to cheat herself? Vocab words: Concentrate, Tournament

  • S07E07 It's Your Party and I'll Cry If I Want To

    • August 7, 2014
    • PBS

    Becky discovers that Violet and Scoops were invited to Katy's birthday party while she wasn't, and she can't help but feel a little left out. When Tobey sends his robots out on a citywide rampage, destroying everything in their path, Becky realizes she might not be the only one who wasn't on Katy's invite list. Can Beck- I mean, WordGirl lift her classmate's robotic spirits before he ruins the birthday party? Vocab words: Rampage, Sensitive

  • S07E08 Becky's Bad-itude

    • August 7, 2014
    • PBS

    Not only are Vanilly and Billy a pair of outer space rock ‘n roll ninjas, they’re the stars of the most popular TV show at Becky’s school, and anybody who is anybody is has tickets to their concert. Thanks to Mr. Botsford, Becky has tickets, too – to The Squishy Funbots Rollerama. At the concert, Becky, embarrassed, tries her hardest not to be seen, but when Dr. Two-Brains crashes the Funbots concert, WordGirl must come out of hiding. Can WordGirl stop Two-Brains in his cheesy tracks? And will Becky ever admit that she likes Squishy Funbots, even a little bit? Vocab words: Juvenile, Lack

  • S07E09 First One to Win Wins

    • August 8, 2014
    • PBS

    At the Botsford house, TJ has turned everything into an impossible competition, causing Becky to grow more and more frustrated every time she loses. When the Butcher steals Mrs. Von Hoosinghaus' prize poodle, Becky is eager to suit up as WordGirl and finally claim victory. But is it possible WordGirl might actually lose to the Butcher? Or will she discover that there are more important things than being the winner? Vocab words: Victor, Fume

  • S07E10 A Little Bigger WordGirl

    • August 8, 2014
    • PBS

    Uh oh! WordGirl is captured by Dr. Two-Brains. However, just when Two-Brains is about to shrink WordGirl to the size of a mouse, his plan backfires, and WordGirl becomes bigger, not smaller. Though her bigger size allows her to break free from Two-Brains, she quickly realizes that she can no longer control her super powers. Does this mean Two-Brains can finally take control of the city, and WordGirl is helpless to stop him? Vocab words: Elongate, Adjust

  • S07E11 A Curious Case of Curiosity

    • June 3, 2015
    • PBS

    When Mrs. Botsford gets zapped by Ms. Question’s Curiosity Field Creator, she cannot help but bombard Becky and TJ with a string of endless questions. Will WordGirl be able to stop Ms. Question before she turns not only her mother, but the whole city into a bunch of relentless question-askers or will she find herself incurably curious, too? Vocab words: Privacy, Interrogate

  • S07E12 There's No V in Team

    • June 3, 2015
    • PBS

    We all know how Victoria Best deals with losing, right? Not very well. So when Becky causes Victoria to publicly lose the City Quiz Bowl Championship, Victoria hatches a plan to take back the title and reclaim her place at #1, no matter the cost. Will WordGirl get the trophy back to its rightful owners? Will she finally teach Victoria Best what it means to be a good sport? Okay, maybe that second part is asking a little too much... Vocab words: Swipe, Triumph

  • S07E13 Sparkling Clean

    • June 5, 2015
    • PBS

    It’s the day of the Pretty Princess Power Hour Marathon, and Becky is anxiously waiting for it to begin when Mrs. Botsford tells her that she cannot watch any TV until she finishes her chores. Becky decides to use her WordGirl superpowers not to complete her chores, but to hide the mess, and she discovers that her lack of responsibility may not only disappoint her parents, but Pretty Princess herself. Vocab words: Shirk, Unruly

  • S07E14 The Smile Collector

    • June 5, 2015
    • PBS

    Violet is selling drawings to the public in exchange for smiles, and Becky, her best friend in the world, has promised to help her with her new business. However, when Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy causes trouble near Violet’s art stand, Becky feels torn between her duties as a friend and her duties as the city’s #1 superhero. Will WordGirl sacrifice her relationship with Violet to stop Chuck or will she keep her word to her friend, letting the super villain win? Vocab words: Unique, Repulsive

  • S07E15 My Dad, My Teacher, My Dad, My Teacher

    • June 17, 2015
    • PBS

    Tim Botsford gets a job as Becky’s substitute teacher, and even though Becky’s classmates love the change, Becky feels picked on by her father, er, teacher? After a tough day at school, WordGirl must stop The Butcher and his father Kid Potato from robbing the bank, and she realizes she isn’t the only one feeling frustrated by a parent. Can WordGirl figure out how to stop the crime and repair The Butcher and Kid Potato’s relationship... or at least just stop the crime? Vocab words: Faculty, Expect

  • S07E16 The Power of Whamship

    • June 17, 2015
    • PBS

    It’s a day at the beach for both superheroes and super villains. However, while Becky and Bob bicker over how to properly build a sand castle, The Whammer and Invisi-Bill form a new (crime-filled) friendship at the Villain School Barbeque. Can this friendship be the key to finally defeating WordGirl and Huggy, or will our superheroes resolve their differences in time to stop the crime spree? Vocab words: Collaborate, Solo

  • S07E17 Royally Framed

    • June 24, 2015
    • PBS

    Lady Redundant Woman is at the museum copying famous works of art when she becomes distracted and accidentally copies the Royal Dandy, bringing him to life… again. Royal Dandy’s first priority is to make himself some mates, so he steals items from the museum and hands them out around town as gifts. When WordGirl confronts him, Royal Dandy pins the crime on her. Now the whole town thinks WordGirl is a thief! How will WordGirl outsmart the Royal Dandy and save her reputation? Vocab words: Vain, Knickknack

  • S07E18 WordGirl vs. Tobey vs. the Dentist

    • June 24, 2015
    • PBS

    TJ, Becky and Bob are spending the afternoon with the coolest person in town – the dentist! Every kid loves their time with Dr. Clocktormocktor, except Tobey, who comes storming out of the exam room, adamant that there is no way he has a cavity. He tries to console himself with a delicious candy bar, but one bite sends him reeling in pain. Cradling his jaw, Tobey orders his robots to destroy the candy factory, which he sees as the cause of his pain, and since Becky (aka WordGirl) is stuck in a dentist’s chair, this just might be one crime Tobey gets away with… Vocab words: Appointment, Cavity

  • S07E19 Accordion Tradition

    • July 1, 2015
    • PBS

    When Becky inherits Mrs. Botsford’s old accordion, she discovers she comes from a long line of stellar female accordion players. At first, Becky is excited about learning an instrument, but she quickly realizes that she, well… isn’t very good. She is pretty terrible actually. But her practice session gets cut short by Granny May who, with the help of the stolen Magnifying Diamond, is cracking safes all around the city. Can WordGirl defeat Granny May and still get in enough accordion practice to make Mrs. Botsford proud? Vocab words: Hesitate, Select

  • S07E20 Can't Touch This

    • July 1, 2015
    • PBS

    The Botsfords are out enjoying a family hike through the woods. The sounds of leaves rustling, birds chirping and TJ and Becky’s incessant arguing fill the air. TJ won’t keep his hands off of Becky’s things, and she is getting fed up. When the Botsfords stumble across WordGirl’s secret spaceship hideout, TJ immediately runs inside, eager to play with all the cool gadgets inside. As Becky is rushing to get her family out of the hideout, she hears the Whammer whamming trees close by. If he discovers her hideout, WordGirl will really be in trouble! But how can she defeat the Whammer and monitor TJ at the same time? Vocab words: Property, Tinker

  • S07E21 Backyard Camping

    • July 3, 2015
    • PBS

    Becky, Violet and TJ want to try their hand at roughing it in the great outdoors… so they set up a tent in the Botsford backyard. Though TJ spends the night trying to frighten the girls with his best ghost stories, the night gets really scary when the Energy Monster breaks loose, making Violet confront her fear of the dark and WordGirl her fear of… spiders? Vocab words: Portable, Farfetched

  • S07E22 Castle! Dungeon! Fortress! So?

    • July 3, 2015
    • PBS

    Becky is having trouble finding anyone to play Pretty Princess Magic Pony with now that Violet only wants to play the latest card game, Castle! Dungeon! Fortress! Go!, with TJ, and elementary schoolers aren’t the only one who enjoy the game. Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy has a plan to steal the rarest Castle! Dungeon! Fortress! Go! card from a local shop. Can WordGirl stop Chuck in time? And more importantly, will she ever understand how to play this new game? Vocab words: Absorbed, Include

  • S07E23 News Girl

    • July 29, 2015
    • PBS

    There’s a new girl in school, and though Becky wants to do her best to make Rose feel welcome, the new arrival may spell trouble for WordGirl. Rose fancies herself the town’s greatest kid reporter (which really irks Scoops), and she makes uncovering WordGirl’s real identity her first big assignment. When the Energy Monster breaks lose, WordGirl must not only figure out how to contain the Monster, but how to avoid a snooping Rose. Vocab words: Expose, Details

  • S07E24 Diorama Drama: The Scene of the Crime

    • July 29, 2015
    • PBS

    The Diorama Bonzana Extravaganza has the whole school – and especially Violet – excited to create their own unique diorama. Becky, however, is dreading the event. While she might have a way with words, art is not her strong suit. She doesn’t want to be embarrassed by a sub par project, so she does everything in her power to procrastinate, even letting herself get tangled up in the Amazing (and completely inept) Rope Guy’s latest scheme. Vocab words: Confront, Diorama

  • S07E25 Guess Who's Coming to Thanksgiving Dinner

    • November 26, 2014
    • PBS

    After an unfortunate turn of events at the grocery store, Tobey and his mother become the guests of honor at the Botsford's Thanksgiving dinner. Becky is less than thrilled to be sharing a table with her one of her secret nemeses, and Tobey would rather be spending Thanksgiving with WordGirl (little does he know he is!) When Tobey unleashes his Pilgrim-themed robots on the city, can Becky find a way to defeat him without being missed when Mrs. Botsford carves the turkey? Vocab words: Grateful, Reluctant

  • S07E26 Judging Butcher

    • November 26, 2014
    • PBS

    Becky's best friend Violet may be great at drawing and painting, but when it comes to singing, well, let's just say it isn't her forte. But when Violet tells Becky that she is going to audition for The City's Got Too Much Talent, Becky doesn't have the heart to tell her it isn't a good idea. To make things even worse, the show has a new judge - The Butcher! Instead of slinging sausages at WordGirl and Huggy, the Butcher is running eager contestants through a verbal meat grinder. Can Becky stop Violet from auditioning without hurting her feelings? Vocab words: Appreciate, Lyrics

Season 8

  • S08E01 Patch Game

    • June 10, 2015
    • PBS

    The city is giving away a Key to the City to whichever City Scout can earn the most skill patches in a single day. Even though WordGirl has won dozens of Keys, ordinary Becky Botsford hasn't won any. Becky wants to win the Key to show that there is more to her than just super speed and super strength. Trouble is, Tobey also wants to win the Key, mostly to impress his nemesis/heartthrob WordGirl. So badly in fact, that he uses his robots to cheat and earn skill patches for him. Will Tobey walk away with the prize, or can Becky (or another scout) manage to win the coveted key? Vocab Words: Award, Eventually

  • S08E02 Girls' Day Out Throws Chuck

    • June 10, 2015
    • PBS

    Mrs. Botsford treats Becky, Bob and Violet to a relaxing day at a mountaintop haven far, far away, where they enjoy a tranquil spa inside a soundproof room...a place where Becky's super hearing can't pick up any sounds from the city. Becky thinks this is great; WordGirl deserves a day off! But timing could not be worse when Chuck decides to go on a crime spree. Will Chuck finally get away with his crimes and WordGirl return to a city covered in ketchup? Vocab Words: Tranquil, Haven

  • S08E03 A Sticky Situation

    • June 12, 2015
    • PBS

    Somehow a broken figurine leads to WordGirl and TJ becoming glued together, back-to-back. Though TJ can't think of anything better than spending time with his favorite superhero, WordGirl is desperate to get unstuck. Unfortunately, she doesn't have much time to figure out a solution. Granny May is on a crime spree! Will WordGirl find her way out of this sticky situation in time to stop Granny or will TJ weigh her down? Vocab words: Adhesive, Precious

  • S08E04 Eight Legs vs. Two-Brains

    • June 12, 2015
    • PBS

    Unfortunately for Becky, it's her turn to take home the class pet - a hairy, scary, crawly tarantula named Shaggy. Though she is afraid of the spider, it's her responsibility to care for him, which means when Dr. Two-Brains reveals his latest cheesy crime, Shaggy comes along for the ride. Will WordGirl's fear of the spider get in her way, or will she find a way to overcome her phobia? Vocab words: Volunteer, Habitat

  • S08E05 World's Best Dad

    • June 19, 2015
    • PBS

    When Becky orders a gigantic book of world records, she decides it's time to help her dad break one. Unfortunately, Victoria Best finds out about their plan and decides she should be the world record holder, not Mr. Botsford. After being bested by Victoria again and again, Becky comes up with a brand new record - one that isn’t even in the record book! Will Mr. Botsford beat Victoria fair and square, or will she find a way to take the prize? Vocab words: Attempt, Combine/Combination

  • S08E06 The Good Old, Bad Old Days

    • June 19, 2015
    • PBS

    Becky and Scoops are ready to start working on their school project when the Butcher charges past them. After Becky finds out that he’s up to no good, WordGirl is on the case – but the Butcher has changed his usual routine, and leaves WordGirl in the dust! WordGirl discovers that the Butcher’s new moves came from a book about how to defeat super heroes. Can WordGirl take back the book and defeat the Butcher before it’s too late? Vocab words: Hazy, Reminisce

  • S08E07 What Would WordGirl Do

    • June 26, 2015
    • PBS

    Becky, Bob, TJ and Johnson are spending the day at the city water park... right after Mrs. Botsford finishes her seemingly unending list of errands. As the kids follow Mrs. Botsford to the bank, the grocery, everywhere but the water park, TJ and Johnson amuse themselves by imagining what WordGirl would do if a villain were to suddenly appear. Little do they know, their crime fighting knowledge will be put to the test when they finally arrive at the park. Vocab words: Amuse, Errand

  • S08E08 Granny's Corner

    • June 26, 2015
    • PBS

    Granny May is the star of her own advice show called "Granny's Corner", and though her advice sounds innocent enough, it has a way of inciting chaos around the city. WordGirl knows Granny May is up to something (she always is), but how can a couple of pieces of bad advice be criminal? Vocab words: Suggest, Pester

  • S08E09 Pineapple of My Eye

    • July 8, 2015
    • PBS

    It's Becky's turn to make the pineapple pistachio coleslaw for her family reunion. Vocab words: Eradicate, Eureka

  • S08E10 Big Baby

    • July 8, 2015
    • PBS

    Becky gets a job to earn money to buy a Magic Sparkle Wand. Vocab words: Hire, Dehydrate

  • S08E11 Staycation

    • July 10, 2015
    • PBS

    The Botsford Family is excited for their big, tropical vacation. A week of relaxation is very much needed, especially for a tired WordGirl! However, their plans get ruined when a big snowstorm cancels their flight. Mr. Botsford decides they're going to make the best of it by having a tropical(ish) vacation inside their own house! But that vacation gets put in jeopardy, too, when Mr. Big unveils his latest mind control scheme, causing Becky's vacation to become anything but relaxing. Vocab words: Balmy, Frigid

  • S08E12 Dr. No-Voice

    • July 10, 2015
    • PBS

    Dr. Two-Brains went out for a night of Villain Karaoke, and now his voice is hoarse, which is a big problem for a villain who loves to talk. Since he can't just stop committing crimes, Dr. Two-Brains hires an actor to serve as his voice in the meantime. Now, WordGirl has Dr. Two-Brains, his henchman and his voice actor to defeat, and to make matters worse, Becky has really hurt TJ's feelings. But how can she take the time to make things right with her brother when there's a crime spree to stop?! Vocab words: Hoarse, Modify

  • S08E13 Trustworthy Tobey

    • July 15, 2015
    • PBS

    Becky is missing a book she needs to return to the library which she had lent to Tobey, and does not believe him when he says he put it in her bag. Vocab words: Trustworthy, Shipshape

  • S08E14 The Tooth Hurts

    • July 15, 2015
    • PBS

    Becky joins Kylie and Omar to work on the Daily Rag while Todd "Scoops" Ming goes to the dentist to get his baby teeth pulled. Vocab words: Absent, Mortified

  • S08E15 Time Out With Two-Brains

    • July 17, 2015
    • PBS

    When Dr. Two-Brains realizes his vault of cheese is going to expire, he decides the only way to save his beloved cheese is to freeze time. WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face start to enjoy the extra hours of relaxation, until they find out the city could be frozen forever! Can our dynamic duo put a stop to Dr. Two-Brains, and before his pause is permanent? Vocab words: Expire, Pause

  • S08E16 Dr. WordGirl-Brains

    • July 17, 2015
    • PBS

    Dr. Two-Brains is up to his old tricks – this time using his Mind-Exchange Ray to take over the Mayor’s body and turn the whole city into cheese. When WordGirl tries to destroy the ray, it ends up blasting her and Dr. Two-Brains instead! The superhero and the super villain have switched bodies! Can WordGirl convince the Warden of her true identity and get out of jail before Dr. Two-Brains uses her powers for his evil plans? Vocab words: Permanent, Exchange

  • S08E17 Becky Knows Best

    • July 22, 2015
    • PBS

    TJ entered himself in the school writing contest, and Becky is thrilled. After all, she has only won, like, a bajillion times! Only problem is that TJ doesn't want Becky's help. He wants to do it alone. Chuck the Evil Sandwich-Making Guy is facing a similar problem. His brother, Brent, has struck up a new friendship with Ms. Question and won't heed Chuck's warnings that Ms. Question is a no-good villain. But is Chuck right? Is Ms. Question up to something? Can TJ come up with his own story for the contest? And will Chuck (and WordGirl) figure it all out before it's too late? Vocab words: Compatible, Certain

  • S08E18 As Something as Something

    • July 22, 2015
    • PBS

    It's the first official Botsford family De-Clutter Day, and Becky is having a hard time parting with some of her old things. She has so many memories attached to them! Mrs. Botsford on the other hand has no trouble parting with even some of the more valuable things, eager to bring them down to the new game show "As Something As Something" hosted by everyone's favorite villain, Seymour Smooth. Will WordGirl stop Seymour before he steals people's most prized possessions, or will she find herself tricked by him, too? Vocab words: Clutter, Simile

  • S08E19 The Ordinary, Extraordinary Botsfords

    • July 24, 2015
    • PBS

    Becky's class at school is having fun with their family tree projects and discovering the extraordinary accomplishments of their ancestors. Unfortunately, the most extraordinary Botsford family member that Becky found was a paint inspector whose job was to literally watch paint dry. However, when the Butcher breaks out of jail, Becky realizes that her ordinary, human family possesses special powers of their own. Vocab words: Ordinary, Remarkable

  • S08E20 The Penny, the Pony, and the Pirate

    • July 24, 2015
    • PBS

    While normally the "Pretty Princess Magic Pony Power Hour" can be described as out-of-this-world amazing, the latest special episode was... awful, and Violet and Becky just can't figure out why. As if this disappointment isn't bad enough, Becky must attend the Rare Penny Exhibit with Mr. Botsford and TJ, which Becky is certain will be equally as uneventful as the Pretty Princess episode... that is, until Captain Tangent attempts to rob the Exhibit of all its doubloons. Vocab words: Attend, Rare

  • S08E21 Tim Botsford: Neighborhood Assistant

    • July 31, 2015
    • PBS

    Mr. Botsford, Becky, and Bob are walking through the park when they hear Pete the Porcupine crying for help. Becky is confident she can climb the tree to save Pete, but Mr. Botsford is convinced that she needs his help and protection. Hurt that Becky refuses his help, Tim becomes the Neighborhood Assistant, determined to help anyone who needs it (or doesn't). Can WordGirl save the city from Chuck's sandwich-making schemes AND keep her well-meaning dad from interfering? Vocab words: Prevent, Assistant

  • S08E22 Set Sail for the Bake Sale

    • July 31, 2015
    • PBS

    When Becky finds out there's a Pretty Princess on Roller Skates show coming to town, she has to see it. She decides that the debate club should use the money from their bake sale to buy tickets instead of buying new podiums. But when Nocan the Contrarian sets out to steal all the granola bars from the bake sale, WordGirl springs into action! Will the debate team get their new podiums, Pretty Princess tickets, or nothing at all? Vocab words: Distant, Transport

  • S08E23 The Best of the Bests

    • August 5, 2015
    • PBS

    After TJ tells Becky all about his new friend Victor, she has a sneaking suspicion that he’s related to the boastful Victoria Best. Turns out she’s right – and now both Bests are spending the day at the Botsfords. As Becky tries to get along with Victoria, Victor makes a devious plan to not only best his sister, but to take away WordGirl’s superpowers! Can WordGirl find a way to stop the bragging Bests and get back her powers? Vocab words: Ancient, Twist

  • S08E24 Art's Parts

    • August 5, 2015
    • PBS

    When someone starts stealing every piece of art in the city, Becky sees just another crime - but Violet sees a downright awful tragedy. Although Becky has a hard time putting the importance of art into words, she's determined to catch this thief and put the art back where it belongs. Can she catch the villain in the act, or will all the creativity be sucked out of the city? Vocab words: Evasive, Linger

  • S08E25 Rhyme and Reason (1)

    • August 7, 2015
    • PBS

    Rhyme and Reason, a new villainous duo, arrive in the city for a crime spree. But when WordGirl goes to put a stop to them, she finds that these scoundrels aren't on the same page - resulting in some of the strangest crimes she's ever seen. As WordGirl chases the quarreling villains around town, she realizes one of her own friendships is in jeopardy, too! Can WordGirl save her friendship AND her city? Vocab words: Harmony, Resolve

  • S08E26 Rhyme and Reason (2)

    • August 7, 2015
    • PBS

    Heroes, villains, and narrators alike are feeling down. WordGirl can't muster the enthusiasm to battle Tobey's robots, and Rhyme is lost without Reason. In order to stop these ridiculous (and destructive) crimes, WordGirl decides to get the villains back together and making sense. But once they're back together, will Rhyme and Reason be too powerful to stop? Vocab words: Forlorn, Chaos