WordGirl (season 5) facts for kids
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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Original network | PBS Kids |
| Original release | September 10, 2012 – June 14, 2013 |
The fifth season of the fun animated show WordGirl aired on PBS in the United States. It started on September 10, 2012, and finished on June 14, 2013. This season was special because it was the first time that the "May I Have a Word" segments didn't have brand new episodes. WordGirl is all about a superhero who uses her amazing vocabulary to fight bad guys and teach viewers new words!
Meet the Voices!
Many talented actors lend their voices to the characters in WordGirl. Here are some of the main voice actors from Season 5:
- Dannah Phirman: She voices Becky Botsford, who is secretly WordGirl! She also plays Claire McCallister, Chuck's Mom, Edith Von Hoosinghaus, and Pretty Princess.
- Chris Parnell: He is the Narrator, who tells us what's happening. He also voices Henchmen #1, the Museum Security Guard, and Exposition Guy.
- James Adomian: He voices Bob, who is WordGirl's sidekick, Captain Huggy Face. He also plays Chip Von Dumor, Harry Kempel, and Hal Hardbargain.
- Jack D. Ferraiolo: He is the voice of The Butcher, a villain who loves meat.
- Fred Stoller: He voices Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy, a villain who uses sandwiches in his crimes.
- Cree Summer: She is the voice of Granny May, an elderly villain.
- Patton Oswalt: He voices Theodore “Tobey” McCallister the Third, a boy genius who creates robots. He also voices the Robots.
- Tom Kenny: He voices Dr. Two-Brains, a mouse-human villain obsessed with cheese. He also plays TJ Botsford, Warden Chalmers, and Brent the Handsome Successful Everyone Loves Him Sandwich Making Guy.
- Jeffrey Tambor: He is the voice of Mr. Big, a villain who tries to control people's minds.
- John C. McGinley: He voices The Whammer, a villain who loves to "wham" things.
- Maria Bamford: She voices Violet Heaslip, Sally Botsford, and Leslie.
- Grey DeLisle: She voices Lady Redundant Woman, who always says things twice. She also plays Ms. Question.
- Pamela Adlon: She voices Eileen, also known as The Birthday Girl.
- Ryan Raddatz: He voices Todd “Scoops” Ming, a young reporter, and Tim Botsford.
- Larry Murphy: He voices The Amazing Rope Guy, an African-American Cop, and Anthony the News Reporter.
- Jen Cohn: She voices the Female Bank Teller.
- Ron Lynch: He is the voice of The Mayor.
- H. Jon Benjamin: He voices Reginald the Jewelry Store Clerk and Invisi-Bill.
- Mike O’Connell: He voices the Grocery Store Manager and Big Left Hand Guy.
Episode Guide
Season 5 of WordGirl has 13 exciting episodes, each with two stories and new vocabulary words to learn!
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No. in season |
Title | Original airdate | Production code |
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| 79 | 1 | "Seize the Cheese" "Ms. Question's Riddle Rampage" |
September 10, 2012 | 501 |
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Seize the Cheese: Dr. Two-Brains is up to his cheesy tricks again! WordGirl must seize (grab) the cheese and savor (enjoy) the victory. Ms. Question's Riddle Rampage: Ms. Question traps people with riddles. WordGirl helps those who are stranded (stuck) and puzzled (confused) by her questions. May I Have a Word?: Apprehend |
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| 80 | 2 | "The Meaty Dimension" "The Case of the Copied Mrs. Botsford" |
September 11, 2012 | 502 |
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The Meaty Dimension: The Butcher creates a portal (a doorway) to a meaty world. WordGirl must stop him before he overpowers (takes control of) the city. The Case of the Copied Mrs. Botsford: Lady Redundant Woman copies Mrs. Botsford. WordGirl needs to convince (persuade) people and stop the copies from making everyone gripe (complain). May I Have a Word?: Perspire |
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| 81 | 3 | "The Good, The Bad, and the Chucky" "Granny's Pet Plan" |
September 12, 2012 | 503 |
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The Good, The Bad, and the Chucky: Chuck and Dr. Two-Brains team up! WordGirl must pursue (chase) them as they yearn (strongly desire) for their evil plans. Granny's Pet Plan: Granny May uses pets in her latest scheme. WordGirl must find the misplaced (lost) pets and stop Granny May from using them as accessories (extra items). May I Have a Word?: Clutch |
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| 82 | 4 | "Hard-Learned Money" "Gift Pony" |
September 13, 2012 | 504 |
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Hard-Learned Money: The Learnerer and The Amazing Rope Guy cause trouble. WordGirl helps divvy (divide) up the work to stop their repetitive (repeated) crimes. Special Guest Star: Weird Al Yankovic as The Learnerer. Gift Pony: The Whammer is causing chaos with a pony. WordGirl must stop him before everyone feels woozy (dizzy) and protect a special brooch (a decorative pin). May I Have a Word?: Console |
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| 83 | 5 | "Scary with a Side of Butter" "Talent Show Tobey" |
October 29, 2012 | 505 |
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Scary with a Side of Butter: Bampy Botsford tells a scary legend (old story) about a giant artichoke. Mr. Big tries to use the panic to get richer. WordGirl must figure out if the artichoke is real or if Mr. Big is just being tricky. Special Guest Star: Tim Conway as Bampy. Talent Show Tobey: Becky helps Scoops with his magic act. But Tobey tricks WordGirl into performing his poetry. WordGirl must be both Becky and WordGirl at the same time to save the city from Tobey's robots. She feels discombobulated (confused) but knows it's essential (very important) to stop him. May I Have a Word?: Flicker |
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| 84 | 6 | "Don't Mess with the Best" "Peanut Butter Battles" |
December 28, 2012 | 506 |
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Don't Mess with the Best: Victoria Best thinks she's the best at everything. WordGirl must defeat (beat) her and show that no one is truly unstoppable (cannot be stopped). Special Guest Star: Kirsten Schaal as Victoria Best. Peanut Butter Battles: Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy covers the city in peanut butter. WordGirl must stop him from letting the peanut butter envelop (cover completely) everything and hinder (slow down) the citizens. May I Have a Word?: Cower |
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| 85 | 7 | "Hello New Year, Goodbye Moon" "Art in the Park" |
December 31, 2012 | 510 |
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Hello New Year, Goodbye Moon: Dr. Two-Brains tries to move the moon! WordGirl must stop his massive (huge) plan and help everyone keep their New Year's resolutions (promises). Art in the Park: Mr. Big uses art in the park for his evil plans. WordGirl must expose his ruse (trick) and stop his bad performance (show). May I Have a Word?: Perspire |
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| 86 | 8 | "Plain Old Mischief Makers" "House Arrest" |
March 11, 2013 | 507 |
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Plain Old Mischief Makers: Invisi-Bill and Big Left Hand Guy team up. WordGirl must stop them from making the city's safety diminish (get smaller) and declare (announce) their defeat. House Arrest: Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy is under house arrest. WordGirl must make sure he doesn't release (let out) any more trouble and stays away from being rowdy (noisy and wild). May I Have a Word?: Dangle |
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| 87 | 9 | "Monkey Business" "Say it Again, Eileen" |
March 12, 2013 | 509 |
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Monkey Business: Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy causes trouble with monkeys. WordGirl needs to help everyone recall (remember) what happened and stop his plans with zeal (great energy). Say it Again, Eileen: Eileen, The Birthday Girl, keeps repeating things. WordGirl must find a way to stymie (block) her repeating power and give her some guidance (help). May I Have a Word?: Apprehend |
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| 88 | 10 | "Best Fan Club Meeting Ever" "Day at the Museum" |
March 13, 2013 | 511 |
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Day at the Museum: The Butcher causes chaos at the museum. WordGirl must stop him before any rumors (unverified stories) spread and meet the deadline (time limit) to save the day. Best Fan Club Meeting Ever: Tobey tries to take over a fan club meeting. WordGirl must stop him from making everyone divulge (reveal) secrets and eavesdrop (secretly listen) on his plans. May I Have a Word?: Clutch |
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| 89 | 11 | "Who's Your Granny?" "Win a Day With WordGirl" |
March 14, 2013 | 512 |
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Who's Your Granny?: Granny May is causing more trouble. WordGirl must interact (talk and work) with her to stop her latest contraption (machine). Win a Day With WordGirl: Tobey wins a day with WordGirl. She has to encounter (meet) him and stop their squabble (argument) before he causes more trouble. May I Have a Word?: Console |
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| 90 | 12 | "Dinner or Consequences" | March 15, 2013 | 513 |
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Part 1: Dr. Two-Brains and the Energy Monster (Maria) plan a big feast (large meal). WordGirl must stop them and deal with the consequences (results) of their actions. Part 2: WordGirl continues to fight Dr. Two-Brains and the Energy Monster. She must stop them before they vanish (disappear) and learn to rely (depend) on her skills. May I Have a Word?: Flicker |
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| 91 | 13 | "Father's Day Dance-a-thon" "Big is Botsford's Boss" |
June 14, 2013 | 508 |
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Father's Day Dance-a-thon: The Butcher is at the Father's Day Dance-a-thon, but he's not committing crimes. WordGirl has to observe (watch) him and determine (figure out) his true intentions. Big is Botsford's Boss: Mr. Big becomes Mr. Botsford's boss. WordGirl must stop Mr. Big from making everyone feel blissful (very happy) and use her expertise (skill) to save the day. May I Have a Word?: Recline |
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