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SEASON 2

Vote Becky "A Vote for Becky"
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
"Class Act"
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

Field Day "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!
Vocab words: Shimmy, Indestructible
"Field Day Fun 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.
Vocab words: Authentic, Competition

Slumber Party "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.
Vocab words: Blurt, Nuisance
"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.
Vocab words: Impolite, Oodles

Great Granny "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!
Vocab words: Constantly, Indignant
"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?
Vocab words: Doting, Evidence

Theme Park "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?
Vocab words: Patience, Enthusiastic
"Chuck Makes a Buck"
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.
Vocab words: Stupendous, Edible

Tiny Big "Highway to Harvati"
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.
Vocab words: Leisure, Berserk
"Tiny Big"
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.
Vocab words: Fad, Limelight

Answer All "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.
Vocab 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.
Vocab words: Contestant, Permission

Steve McClean "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.
Vocab 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.
Vocab words: Snazzy, Heist

Tobey Trick "Tobey's Tricks and Treats"
After losing the costume contest at school, Tobey sets his Robots on a candy-stealing spree and vows to ruin Halloween. Becky and Violet (in her WordGirl costume) plot to save the holiday… and the city.
Vocab words: Contestant, Permission
"Escape Wham"
When both Chuck and the Whammer attempt to steal famous, priceless Henry VIII artifacts, WordGirl assumes they're partners in crime. But instead of working together the two villains end up battling each other. Wham!
Vocab words: Potential, Boisterous

Pretty Princess "Pretty Princess Premiere"
Will Becky be able to attend "The Pretty Princess" movie premiere or will the Energy Monster foil her chance of seeing Pretty Princess on the silver screen?
Vocab words: Anticipate, Premiere
"Where's Huggy?"
Disaster strikes when Bob goes missing. WordGirl tracks him down by making house calls at the evil villains lairs.
Vocab words: Rehearse, Shrug

Robo-Camping "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?
Vocab 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.
Vocab words: Overdue, Superior

Who Wants Candy? "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.
Vocab 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 stealing the precious Golden Sandwich Award?
Vocab words: Sibling, Envious

Monkey Robot Showdown "Becky and the Bard"
Violet and Becky compete for the coveted role of Juliet to play opposite the dreamy Hunter Throbheart in Romeo & Juliet. Violet is cast as Juliet while Becky is the understudy. When the Energy Monster captures Violet, Becky must chose between the role of a lifetime and saving her friend.
Vocab words: Shimmer, Memorize
"Monkey Robot Showdown"
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 Checkmate from destroying the city.
Vocab words: Champion, Vanquish

Wrong Side of the Law "The Wrong Side of the Law: Part 1"
The Birthday Girl steals a priceless collection of Pretty Princess figurines from the jewelry store (“Mine! Mine! MINE!”). 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
"The Wrong Side of the Law: Part 2"
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

WordGirl TV "Two Brains Quartet"
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
"Big's Big Bounce"
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

WordGirl TV "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?
Vocab words: 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?
Vocab words: Colossal, Scoff

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

WordGirl TV "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.
Vocab 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.
Vocab words: Disorderly, Famished

WordGirl TV "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?
Vocab 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?
Vocab words: Quandary, Fidget

WordGirl TV "WordGirl Makes a Mistake: Part 1"
Newsflash: WordGirl is mispronouncing words! Realizing her weakened state, Mr. Big captures WordGirl and plans to set up a mind control ray on the moon. Can the city and the entire planet be saved without her? (To be continued. . .)
Vocab words: Flawless, Dominate
"WordGirl Makes a Mistake: Part 2"
Mr. Big has captured WordGirl by exploiting her weakness to Lexonite. He's building a mind control device on the moon to achieve total global domination. WordGirl is forced to battle Mr. Big in outer space but will she be able to save the Earth?
Vocab words: Potent, Mission

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