4320 http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399 en-us "WordGirl," the new PBS KIDS GO! series from Scholastic Media and Soup2Nuts that chronicles the adventures of Becky Botsford, a mild-mannered fifth grader who, at the call of duty, transforms into WordGirl - caped crusader and definition dynamo, debuted as a series of on-air and online shorts in November 2006. The full half-hour animated series, featuring the voices of Tom Kenny ("SpongeBob SquarePants"), "Saturday Night Live's" Chris Parnell and veteran character actor Jeffrey Tambor, premieres in fall 2007. © 2009 Rocky Mountain PBS http://www.rmpbs.org/resources/files/programs/100x100/17399.jpg http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399 100 100 The Young and the Meatless - Romantic sparks fly when the Butcher meets Lady Redundant Woman's copy Dupey. Will Lady Redundant Woman allow a union between one of her copies and the meat-wielding villain?Vocabulary: Duplicate, Interruption. Mr. Big's Mini-Golf - There's a new villain in town, Guy Rich, he's a super rich evil businessman. Everyone is impressed by Guy... everyone except Mr. Big. Mr. Big schemes to win back the spotlight by building a Colossal Mini Golf Course. But what will happen when he puts his fellow evil villains under mind control? Vocabulary: Colossal, Scoff. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-216/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-216/rss Fri, 20 Nov 09 15:00:00 -0700 Field Day Fund with Robo-Tobey -Becky's really excited about the big field day competition at school. But when Tobey wins the potato sack race and the flexed arm hang she suspects something is awry. Becky has to figure out Tobey's tricks or else lose her chance at winning the coveted super deluxe teachers-only magic markers. The Two Brains Boogie - Dr. Two Brains is at it again-this time he's threatening to turn all the town's buildings into cheese. When he traps "Wordgirl" outside the city limits she has to figure out how to stop his cheesy plan and get to the Boogie Oogie Oogie dance contest on time! http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-202/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-202/rss Mon, 23 Nov 09 15:00:00 -0700 Who Is Ms. Question? - Is asking question a superpower? The Coach certainly doesn't think so when he eliminates Ms. Question from Villain School. When lightning strikes, "Wordgirl" is going to have to dodge more than just questions in order to stop her. Vocabulary Words:Inquire, Hilarious. Lunch Lady Chuck - Rather than spend his time in jail, Chuck is recruited to serve in the cafeteria at Becky's school. Chuck wows the students with superb sandwiches but things turn ugly when people request non-sandwich related lunches. Irritated by the lack of sandwich appreciation, Chuck returns to his evil ways forcing "Wordgirl" to bring him to justice. Vocabulary Words: Disorderly, Famished. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-218/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-218/rss Tue, 24 Nov 09 15:00:00 -0700 Slumber Party Pooper - Becky finally convinces her parents to let her have her first slumber party. But who invited Eileen, a.k.a. The Birthday Girl? Becky has to find a way to placate the bratty guest and still have fun at her own party. Line Lessons with Lady Redundant Woman - It's the last straw when someone cuts Beatrice Bixby in line. She transforms into Lady Redundant Woman and dispatches her copies to dole out some payback in the form of rude behavior. It's up to "Wordgirl" put a stop to their impolite ways. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-203/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-203/rss Wed, 25 Nov 09 15:00:00 -0700 Mr. Big's Dolls and Dollars - Everyone in town is obsessed with the new Walk& Talk "Wordgirl" doll. There's just one BIG problem: she misuses and misspells words! Great Granny May - After a salon robbery the conniving Granny May is sentenced to house arrest... with her Mom, Great Granny May. Will house arrest and Granny May's doting mother get in the way of her crazy crime sprees? http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-204/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-204/rss Thu, 26 Nov 09 15:00:00 -0700 Tobey or Consequences: While Tobey has a babysitter, WG and Tobey get into a battle of words on a real-live match of the game show "Crash or Pie." Vocabulary Words: Enormous. Bicker. High Fat Robbery: 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! Vocabulary Words: Impressive/Diversion. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-101/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-101/rss Fri, 27 Nov 09 15:00:00 -0700 Who Is Ms. Question? - Is asking question a superpower? The Coach certainly doesn't think so when he eliminates Ms. Question from Villain School. When lightning strikes, "Wordgirl" is going to have to dodge more than just questions in order to stop her. Vocabulary Words:Inquire, Hilarious. Lunch Lady Chuck - Rather than spend his time in jail, Chuck is recruited to serve in the cafeteria at Becky's school. Chuck wows the students with superb sandwiches but things turn ugly when people request non-sandwich related lunches. Irritated by the lack of sandwich appreciation, Chuck returns to his evil ways forcing "Wordgirl" to bring him to justice. Vocabulary Words: Disorderly, Famished. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-218/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-218/rss Mon, 30 Nov 09 15:00:00 -0700 Theme Park Wham-Page - Becky and Bob are anxiously waiting in line for their chance to ride The Coaster - the ultimate new roller coaster ride. The Whammer's enthusiasm for chocolate hot dogs and hi-striker machines at the park could ruin a totally fun day. Will "Wordgirl" forfeit her chance to ride the coaster in order to stop the Whammer destroying the park? Vocabulary Words: Patience, Enthusiastic. Chuck's Job - "Wordgirl" helps Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy get a job as the spokesman for Edible Edibles Sandwiches hoping he will give up a life of crime to stay on the straight and narrow. But Chuck becomes determined to show people what a real sandwich is. Vocabulary Words: Stupendous, Edible. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-205/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-205/rss Tue, 01 Dec 09 15:00:00 -0700 Teen Idol - Mr. Big manufactures the ultimate teen idol, Tiny Big, to steal "Wordgirl"'s thunder and brainwash the town into spending all their money on pop star merchandise. Vocabulary Words: Fad, Limelight. Holiday Road - The Botsford Family vacation gets diverted when Becky discovers that Dr. Two-Brains is going to be performing his latest heist at the International Cheese Exposition. Vocabulary Words: Leisure, Berserk. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-206/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-206/rss Wed, 02 Dec 09 15:00:00 -0700 I Think I'm a Clone Now - Lady Redundant Woman has an evil plan to destroy "Wordgirl"'s reputation. When she creates an evil "Wordgirl" copy the real "Wordgirl" has to prove that she hasn't turned to a life of crime. Vocabulary Words: Thesaurus, Malicious. Answer All My Questions and Win Stuff - Seymour Orlando Smooth is the host of the hottest new game show and Mrs. Botsford is a contestant! "Wordgirl" has to find a way to stop the fun and games before Seymour steals all the contestant's money. Vocabulary Words: Contestant, Permission. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-207/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-207/rss Thu, 03 Dec 09 15:00:00 -0700 Bonkers for Bingo - Granny May is the city's newest bingo champion. "Wordgirl" challenge Granny May in a bingo tournament to make sure that she's given up her evil ways. Vocabulary Words: Undefeated, Adore. The Ballad of Steve McClean - There's a new villain in town: the snazzy, cool and sanitized Steve McClean. Dr. Two-Brains teams-up with "Wordgirl" to defeat Steve McClean, restore order and reclaim his status as the number one villain. Vocabulary Words: Snazzy, Heist. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-208/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-208/rss Fri, 04 Dec 09 15:00:00 -0700 Where's Huggy? - Disaster strikes when Bob goes missing. "Wordgirl" tracks him down by making house calls at the evil villains lairs. Vocabulary Words: Rehearse, Shrug. Pretty Princess Premiere - Will Becky be able to attend "The Pretty Princess and Magic Pony" movie premiere or will the Energy Monster foil her chance of seeing Pretty Princess on the silver screen? Vocabulary Words: Anticipate, Premiere. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-210/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-210/rss Tue, 08 Dec 09 15:00:00 -0700 Robo-Camping - 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 an unexpected thunderstorm? Vocabulary Words: Independent, Serene. The Stew, The Proud... - 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. Vocabulary Words: Overdue, Superior. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-211/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-211/rss Wed, 09 Dec 09 15:00:00 -0700 Oh, Holiday Cheese - The Botsfords kick off the holiday festivities with a cheese party. With lots of cheese and sing-a-longs, the party is a huge success until Dr. Two Brains shows up with his cheese-swiping ray. Can "Wordgirl" save the party and get Dr. Two Brains into the holiday spirit? Vocabulary Words: Curmudgeon, Festivity. Change Day - 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? Vocabulary Words: Quandary, Fidget. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-219/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-219/rss Thu, 10 Dec 09 15:00:00 -0700 Who Wants Candy? - On a field trip to the local candy factory, The Birthday Girl goes on a candy eating spree. "Wordgirl" must find a way to save the city's candy and win back her best friend and field trip buddy, Violet. Vocabulary Words: Awestruck, Mastermind. Chuck's Brother - Chuck's successful brother, Brent is in town and being honored for his latest invention... crustless bread! As the city prepares for the celebration, Chuck's envy gets the better of him. Can "Wordgirl" stop Chuck from destroying the precious Golden Sandwich Award? Vocabulary Words: Sibling, Envious. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-212/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/17399-212/rss Fri, 11 Dec 09 15:00:00 -0700