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Whammer Anniversary/Rat Trap

WordGirl enriches young audiences’ vocabulary, closes the gap for those who don’t grow up in language-rich environments, instills a love of language, and fosters better reading comprehension. Ages: 4-8 Educational Goal: Language and Literacy

Whammer Anniversary/Rat Trap

Season 4 Episode 5 | 26m 25s | CC

Mr. and Mrs. Botsford leave Becky to babysit TJ so they can celebrate their anniversary. When the Whammer can't get the sundae he orders he starts whamming. Becky has to find a way to save her parents, babysit TJ, and keep her secret identity intact. / Dr. Two Brains gets revenge on Hal Hardbargain by forcing him to create the ultimate weapon, a ray that turns superheroes into cheese!

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