WordGirl (season 5)

*WordGirl*
WordGirl
Season 5
Country of origin	United States
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).

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 by	Original airdate[2]	Production code[2]
79	1	"Seize the Cheese"	Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson Ryan Raddatz	September 10, 2012 (2012-09-10)	501
79	1	"Ms. Question's Riddle Rampage"	Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson Ryan Raddatz	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 "Tobey" McCallister III (cameo) May I Have a Word?: Apprehend
80	2	"The Meaty Dimension"	Jack Ferraiolo Carla Filisha	September 11, 2012 (2012-09-11)	502
80	2	"The Case of the Copied Mrs. Botsford"	Jack Ferraiolo Carla Filisha	September 11, 2012 (2012-09-11)	502
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
81	3	"The Good, The Bad, and the Chucky"	Douglas Reid Jayne Hamil	September 12, 2012 (2012-09-12)	503
81	3	"Granny's Pet Plan"	Douglas Reid Jayne Hamil	September 12, 2012 (2012-09-12)	503
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
82	4	"Hard-Learned Money"	Eric Ledgin Brian Swenlin	September 13, 2012 (2012-09-13)	504
82	4	"Gift Pony"	Eric Ledgin Brian Swenlin	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"	Jayne Hamil Ryan Raddatz	October 29, 2012 (2012-10-29)	505
83	5	"Talent Show Tobey"	Jayne Hamil Ryan Raddatz	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 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"	Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson Stephen Sustarsic	December 28, 2012 (2012-12-28)	506
84	6	"Peanut Butter Battles"	Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson Stephen Sustarsic	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"	Ryan Raddatz Eric Ledgin	December 31, 2012 (2012-12-31)	510
85	7	"Art in the Park"	Ryan Raddatz Eric Ledgin	December 31, 2012 (2012-12-31)	510
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
86	8	"Plain Old Mischief Makers"	Eric Ledgin Stephen Sustarsic	March 11, 2013 (2013-03-11)	507
86	8	"House Arrest"	Eric Ledgin Stephen Sustarsic	March 11, 2013 (2013-03-11)	507
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
87	9	"Monkey Business"	Laurie Israel and Rachel Ruderman Douglas Reid	March 12, 2013 (2013-03-12)	509
87	9	"Say it Again, Eileen"	Laurie Israel and Rachel Ruderman Douglas Reid	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"	George Beckerman, Jack Ferraiolo and Steven Young Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson	March 13, 2013 (2013-03-13)	511
88	10	"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?"	Douglas Reid Robyn Brown	March 14, 2013 (2013-03-14)	512
89	11	"Win a Day With WordGirl"	Douglas Reid Robyn Brown	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"	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
91	13	"Father's Day Dance-a-thon"	Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson Ryan Raddatz	June 14, 2013 (2013-06-14)	508
91	13	"Big is Botsford's Boss"	Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson Ryan Raddatz	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

References

"WordGirl - Episode Descriptions - Season 5". PBSKids.com. Archived from the original on May 19, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
"KET - WordGirl - All Episodes". ket.org. Kentucky Educational Television. Archived from the original on April 7, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2015.

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[PBSS5-1] "WordGirl - Episode Descriptions - Season 5". PBSKids.com. Archived from the original on May 19, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2013.

[KETWordGirlEps-2] "KET - WordGirl - All Episodes". ket.org. Kentucky Educational Television. Archived from the original on April 7, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2015.