WordGirl season 5

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WordGirl
Season 5
No. of episodes13
Release
Original network PBS Kids Go!
Original releaseSeptember 10, 2012 (2012-09-10) 
June 14, 2013 (2013-06-14)
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The fifth season of the animated series WordGirl was originally broadcast on PBS in the United States from September 10, 2012, to June 14, 2013. This is the first season where May I Have a Word does not have new episodes. The fifth season contained 13 episodes (26 11-minute segments).

Contents

Cast

Dannah Phirman: Becky Botsford/WordGirl, Claire McCallister, Chuck's Mom, Edith Von Hoosinghaus, Pretty Princess.

Chris Parnell: Narrator, Henchmen #1, Museum Security Guard, Exposition Guy.

James Adomian: Bob/Captain Huggy Face, Chip Von Dumor, Harry Kempel, Hal Hardbargain.

Jack D. Ferraiolo: The Butcher.

Fred Stoller: Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy.

Cree Summer: Granny May.

Patton Oswalt: Theodore “Tobey” McCallister the Third, Robots.

Tom Kenny: Dr. Two-Brains, TJ Botsford, Warden Chalmers, Brent the Handsome Successful Everyone Loves Him Sandwich Making Guy.

Jeffrey Tambor: Mr. Big.

John C. McGinley: The Whammer.

Maria Bamford: Violet Heaslip, Sally Botsford, Leslie.

Grey DeLisle: Lady Redundant Woman, Ms. Question.

Pamela Adlon: Eileen aka The Birthday Girl.

Ryan Raddatz: Todd “Scoops” Ming, Tim Botsford.

Larry Murphy: The Amazing Rope Guy, African-American Cop, Anthony the News Reporter.

Jen Cohn: Female Bank Teller.

Ron Lynch: The Mayor.

H. Jon Benjamin: Reginald the Jewelry Store Clerk, Invisi-Bill.

Mike O’Connell: Grocery Store Manager, Big Left Hand Guy.

Episodes

No. in
series
No. in
season
Title [1] Written byOriginal airdate [2] Production
code [2]
791"Seize the Cheese"Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson
Ryan Raddatz
September 10, 2012 (2012-09-10)501
"Ms. Question's Riddle Rampage"

Seize the Cheese
Vocab words: Seize, Savor
Main villain(s): Dr. Two-Brains


Ms. Question's Riddle Rampage
Vocab words: Stranded, Puzzled
Main villain(s): Ms. Question and Theodore "Tobey" McCallister III (cameo)

May I Have a Word?: Apprehend
802"The Meaty Dimension"Jack Ferraiolo
Carla Filisha
September 11, 2012 (2012-09-11)502
"The Case of the Copied Mrs. Botsford"

The Meaty Dimension: Reading a book from his father Kid Potato, The Butcher learns about a dimension where his powers derive from. He plans to trap Captain Huggyface there in order to defeat WordGirl.
Vocab words: Portal, Overpower
Main villain(s): The Butcher]


The Case of the Copied Mrs. Botsford: Lady Redundant Woman creates clones of Mrs. Botsford and other important people in order to frame the real ones for her heists.
Vocab words: Gripe, Convince
Main villain(s): Lady Redundant Woman


May I Have a Word?: Perspire
813"The Good, The Bad, and the Chucky"Douglas Reid
Jayne Hamil
September 12, 2012 (2012-09-12)503
"Granny's Pet Plan"

The Good, The Bad, and the Chucky: Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy tries to go straight again. This time, he has started a chuck wagon business where he sells grilled cheese. Unfortunately for him, it attracts the attention of Dr. Two-Brains and his henchmen.
Vocab words: Pursue, Yearn.
Main villain(s): Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy and Dr. Two-Brains


Granny's Pet Plan
Vocab words: Accessory, Misplace.
Main villain(s): Granny May


May I Have a Word?: Clutch
824"Hard-Learned Money"Eric Ledgin
Brian Swenlin
September 13, 2012 (2012-09-13)504
"Gift Pony"

Hard-Learned Money
Vocab words: Divvy, Repetitive
Main villain(s): The Learnerer & The Amazing Rope Guy

Special Guest Star: Weird Al Yankovic as The Learnerer


Gift Pony
Vocab words: Woozy, Brooch
Main villain(s): The Whammer


May I Have a Word?: Console
835"Scary with a Side of Butter"Jayne Hamil
Ryan Raddatz
October 29, 2012 (2012-10-29)505
"Talent Show Tobey"

Scary with a Side of Butter: 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 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.
Main villain(s): Mr. Big

Special Guest Star: Tim Conway as Bampy


Talent Show Tobey: 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.
Main villain(s): Theodore "Tobey" MacCallister III


May I Have a Word?: Flicker
846"Don't Mess with the Best"Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson
Stephen Sustarsic
December 28, 2012 (2012-12-28)506
"Peanut Butter Battles"

Don't Mess with the Best
Vocab words: Defeat, Unstoppable.
Main villain(s): Victoria Best

Special Guest Star: Kirsten Schaal as Victoria Best


Peanut Butter Battles
Vocab words: Envelop, Hinder.
Main villain(s): Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy

May I Have a Word?: Cower
857"Hello New Year, Goodbye Moon"Ryan Raddatz
Eric Ledgin
December 31, 2012 (2012-12-31)510
"Art in the Park"

Hello New Year, Goodbye Moon: As New Year's Eve approaches, Dr. Two-Brains plans to turn the Moon into cheese.
Vocab words: Massive, Resolution.
Main villain(s): Dr. Two-Brains


Art in the Park: Mr. Big releases his new book that secretly mind-controls it's readers into partaking in his next plot.
Vocab words: Performance, Ruse.
Main villain(s): Mr. Big

May I Have a Word?: Perspire
868"Plain Old Mischief Makers"Eric Ledgin
Stephen Sustarsic
March 11, 2013 (2013-03-11)507
"House Arrest"

Plain Old Mischief Makers: Big Left Hand Guy and Invisi-Bill receive a letter from the Villain Society that if they don't pull off a successful criminal activity, they will bumped down to the mischief maker level of the society where Dr. Three-Brains and Raul Demiglasse. With Coach, Timmy Tim-Bo, and Whammer watching them from a distance, Big Left Hand Guy and Invisi-Bill must pull off a successful criminal activity while contending with WordGirl.
Vocab words: Diminish, Declare.
Main villain(s): Invisi-Bill & Big Left Hand Guy


House Arrest: Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy is placed under house arrest at the Botsford's house while his prison cell is undergoing maintenance.
Vocab words: Release, Rowdy.
Main villain(s): Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy


May I Have a Word?: Dangle
879"Monkey Business"Laurie Israel and Rachel Ruderman
Douglas Reid
March 12, 2013 (2013-03-12)509
"Say it Again, Eileen"

Monkey Business
Vocab words: Recall, Zeal.
Main villain(s): Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy


Say it Again, Eileen
Vocab words: Stymie, Guidance.
Main villain(s): Eileen the Birthday Girl


May I Have a Word?: Apprehend
8810"Best Fan Club Meeting Ever"George Beckerman, Jack Ferraiolo and Steven Young
Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson
March 13, 2013 (2013-03-13)511
"Day at the Museum"

Day at the Museum
Vocab words: Rumor, Deadline.
Main villain(s): The Butcher


Best Fan Club Meeting Ever
Vocab words: Divulge, Eavesdrop.
Main villain(s): Theodore "Tobey" MacCallister III


May I Have a Word?: Clutch
8911"Who's Your Granny?"Douglas Reid
Robyn Brown
March 14, 2013 (2013-03-14)512
"Win a Day With WordGirl"

Who's Your Granny?
Vocab words: Interact, Contraption.
Main villain(s): Granny May


Win a Day With WordGirl
Vocab words: Encounter, Squabble.
Main villain(s): Theodore "Tobey" MacCallister III


May I Have a Word?: Console
9012"Dinner or Consequences"Ryan Raddatz (Part 1)
Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson (Part 2)
March 15, 2013 (2013-03-15)513

Part 1
Vocab words: Feast, Consequences.
Main villain(s): Dr. Two-Brains and the Energy Monster


Part 2
Vocab words: Vanish, Rely.
Main villain(s): Dr. Two-Brains & The Energy Monster (Maria)


May I Have a Word?: Flicker
9113"Father's Day Dance-a-thon"Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson
Ryan Raddatz
June 14, 2013 (2013-06-14)508
"Big is Botsford's Boss"

Father's Day Dance-a-thon
Vocab words: Obsevere, Determine
Main villain(s): The Butcher (no crimes committed)


Big is Botsford's Boss
Vocab words: Blissful, Expertise.
Main villain(s): Mr. Big


May I Have a Word?: Recline

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