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WordGirl
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 13
Release
Original network PBS Kids
Original release September 10, 2012 (2012-09-10) – June 14, 2013 (2013-06-14)
List of WordGirl episodes

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.

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 Original airdate Production
code
79 1 "Seize the Cheese"
"Ms. Question's Riddle Rampage"
September 10, 2012 (2012-09-10) 501

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 McCallister III (cameo)

May I Have a Word?: Apprehend
80 2 "The Meaty Dimension"
"The Case of the Copied Mrs. Botsford"
September 11, 2012 (2012-09-11) 502

The Meaty Dimension
Vocab words: Portal, Overpower
Main villain(s): The Butcher


The Case of the Copied Mrs. Botsford
Vocab words: Gripe, Convince
Main villain(s): Lady Redundant Woman


May I Have a Word?: Perspire
81 3 "The Good, The Bad, and the Chucky"
"Granny's Pet Plan"
September 12, 2012 (2012-09-12) 503

The Good, The Bad, and the Chucky
Vocab words: Pursue, Yearn.
Main villain(s): Chuck & Dr. Two-Brains


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


May I Have a Word?: Clutch
82 4 "Hard-Learned Money"
"Gift Pony"
September 13, 2012 (2012-09-13) 504

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
83 5 "Scary with a Side of Butter"
"Talent Show Tobey"
October 29, 2012 (2012-10-29) 505

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 do, what else, 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
84 6 "Don't Mess with the Best"
"Peanut Butter Battles"
December 28, 2012 (2012-12-28) 506

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
85 7 "Hello New Year, Goodbye Moon"
"Art in the Park"
December 31, 2012 (2012-12-31) 510

Hello New Year, Goodbye Moon
Vocab words: Massive, Resolution.
Main villain(s): Dr. Two Brains


Art in the Park
Vocab words: Performance, Ruse.
Main villain(s): Mr. Big

May I Have a Word?: Perspire
86 8 "Plain Old Mischief Makers"
"House Arrest"
March 11, 2013 (2013-03-11) 507

Plain Old Mischief Makers
Vocab words: Diminish, Declare.
Main villain(s): Invisi-Bill & Big Left Hand Guy


House Arrest
Vocab words: Release, Rowdy.
Main villain(s): Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy


May I Have a Word?: Dangle
87 9 "Monkey Business"
"Say it Again, Eileen"
March 12, 2013 (2013-03-12) 509

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
88 10 "Best Fan Club Meeting Ever"
"Day at the Museum"
March 13, 2013 (2013-03-13) 511

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
89 11 "Who's Your Granny?"
"Win a Day With WordGirl"
March 14, 2013 (2013-03-14) 512

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
90 12 "Dinner or Consequences" March 15, 2013 (2013-03-15) 513

Part 1
Vocab words: Feast, Consequences.
Main villain(s): Dr. Two Brains & The Energy Monster (Maria)


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


May I Have a Word?: Flicker
91 13 "Father's Day Dance-a-thon"
"Big is Botsford's Boss"
June 14, 2013 (2013-06-14) 508

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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