WordGirl | |
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Season 5 | |
No. of episodes | 13 |
Release | |
Original network | PBS Kids Go! |
Original release | September 10, 2012 – June 14, 2013 |
Season chronology | |
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).
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.
No. in series | No. in season | Title [1] | Written by | Original airdate [2] | Production code [2] | |||
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79 | 1 | "Seize the Cheese" | Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson Ryan Raddatz | September 10, 2012 | 501 | |||
"Ms. Question's Riddle Rampage" | ||||||||
Seize the Cheese Ms. Question's Riddle Rampage | ||||||||
80 | 2 | "The Meaty Dimension" | Jack Ferraiolo Carla Filisha | September 11, 2012 | 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. 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. May I Have a Word?: Perspire | ||||||||
81 | 3 | "The Good, The Bad, and the Chucky" | Douglas Reid Jayne Hamil | September 12, 2012 | 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. Granny's Pet Plan May I Have a Word?: Clutch | ||||||||
82 | 4 | "Hard-Learned Money" | Eric Ledgin Brian Swenlin | September 13, 2012 | 504 | |||
"Gift Pony" | ||||||||
Hard-Learned Money Special Guest Star: Weird Al Yankovic as The Learnerer Gift Pony May I Have a Word?: Console | ||||||||
83 | 5 | "Scary with a Side of Butter" | Jayne Hamil Ryan Raddatz | October 29, 2012 | 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? 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. May I Have a Word?: Flicker | ||||||||
84 | 6 | "Don't Mess with the Best" | Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson Stephen Sustarsic | December 28, 2012 | 506 | |||
"Peanut Butter Battles" | ||||||||
Don't Mess with the Best Special Guest Star: Kirsten Schaal as Victoria Best Peanut Butter Battles | ||||||||
85 | 7 | "Hello New Year, Goodbye Moon" | Ryan Raddatz Eric Ledgin | December 31, 2012 | 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. Art in the Park: Mr. Big releases his new book that secretly mind-controls it's readers into partaking in his next plot. | ||||||||
86 | 8 | "Plain Old Mischief Makers" | Eric Ledgin Stephen Sustarsic | March 11, 2013 | 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. 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. May I Have a Word?: Dangle | ||||||||
87 | 9 | "Monkey Business" | Laurie Israel and Rachel Ruderman Douglas Reid | March 12, 2013 | 509 | |||
"Say it Again, Eileen" | ||||||||
Monkey Business Say it Again, Eileen May I Have a Word?: Apprehend | ||||||||
88 | 10 | "Best Fan Club Meeting Ever" | George Beckerman, Jack Ferraiolo and Steven Young Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson | March 13, 2013 | 511 | |||
"Day at the Museum" | ||||||||
Day at the Museum Best Fan Club Meeting Ever May I Have a Word?: Clutch | ||||||||
89 | 11 | "Who's Your Granny?" | Douglas Reid Robyn Brown | March 14, 2013 | 512 | |||
"Win a Day With WordGirl" | ||||||||
Who's Your Granny? Win a Day With WordGirl May I Have a Word?: Console | ||||||||
90 | 12 | "Dinner or Consequences" | Ryan Raddatz (Part 1) Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson (Part 2) | March 15, 2013 | 513 | |||
Part 1 Part 2 May I Have a Word?: Flicker | ||||||||
91 | 13 | "Father's Day Dance-a-thon" | Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson Ryan Raddatz | June 14, 2013 | 508 | |||
"Big is Botsford's Boss" | ||||||||
Father's Day Dance-a-thon Big is Botsford's Boss May I Have a Word?: Recline |
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