WordGirl (season 2)

The second season of the animated series WordGirl aired between February 4, 2009 and July 20, 2010 on PBS in the United States.

WordGirl
Season 2
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes26
Release
Original networkPBS Kids
Original releaseFebruary 4, 2009 (2009-02-04) 
July 20, 2010 (2010-07-20)
Season chronology

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, David Driscoll, Raul Demiglasse, Hunter Throbheart, Harry Kempel, Chip Von Dumor.

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, Steve McClean.

Jeffrey Tambor: Mr. Big.

John C. McGinley: The Whammer.

Maria Bamford: Violet Heaslip, Sally Botsford, Leslie.

Grey DeLisle: Lady Redundant Woman, Ms. Question, Mrs. Ripley.

Pamela Adlon: Eileen aka The Birthday Girl.

Ryan Raddatz: Todd “Scoops” Ming, Tim Botsford.

Larry Murphy: The Amazing Rope Guy, Reporter Stu Brisket, Gold Store Dealer, School Principal, Movie Theater Manager, Security Guard for Movie Theater, Joe the Guard, Used Car Salesman.

Jen Cohn: Rich Old Lady, Female Bank Teller, Ms. Champlain.

Daran Norris: Seymour Orlando Smooth, Nocan the Contrarian.

Ron Lynch: The Mayor.

H. Jon Benjamin: Reginald the Jewelry Store Clerk, Invisi-Bill.

Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Dudley.

Mike O’Connell: Grocery Store Manager, Big Left Hand Guy.

Episodes

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271"A Vote for Becky"
"Class Act"
February 4, 2009 (2009-02-04)201

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
Main villain(s): Theodore Tobey MacCalister lll


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
Main villain(s): The Butcher


May I Have a Word?: Pounce


Note: This episode premiered in Season Two (as part of the WordGirl: Presidential Election).
282"The Two Brains Boogie"
"Field Day Fun With Robo-Tobey"
February 16, 2009 (2009-02-16)202

The Two Brains Boogie: Dr. Two Brains threatens to turn all of the city's buildings into cheese with his new transform-building-into-cheese-inator, and traps WordGirl outside the city limits with a force-field generation device, the energy-bubble-maker-inator. She enlists Mr. Botsford, a previous Boogie-Oogie-Oogie champion (and unbeknownst to him, WordGirl's dad) to attempt to break the force field and try to stop this evil plan and get to the contest on time.
Vocab words: Shimmy, Indestructible
Main villain(s): Dr. Two-Brains


Field Day Fun With Robo-Tobey: Becky is excited about the big field day competition at school. But when Tobey mysteriously displays extraordinary athletic skill when competing in the events, she suspects something is awry. Becky must figure out Tobey's trick, or else lose her chance at winning the coveted super deluxe teachers-only magic markers.
Vocab words: Authentic, Competition
Main villain(s): Theodore "Tobey" MacCallister III


May I Have a Word?: Evade
293"Slumber Party Pooper"
"Line Lessons With Lady Redundant Woman"
February 17, 2009 (2009-02-17)203

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 must find a way to placate the bratty guest and still have fun at her own party.
Vocab words: Blurt, Nuisance
Main villain(s): Eileen the birthday girl


Line Lessons With Lady Redundant Woman: When numerous people (including the mayor himself) rudely cut in front of Beatrice Bixby in the lunch line, she becomes enraged, 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
Main villain(s): Lady Redundant Woman


May I Have a Word?: Disguise
304"Mr. Big's Dolls and Dollars"
"Great Granny May"
March 23, 2009 (2009-03-23)204

Mr. Big's Dolls and Dollars: Everyone in the city becomes obsessed with Mr. Big's latest product, the new "Walk & Talk WordGirl Doll". But the doll misuses and misspells words!
Vocab words: Constantly, Indignant
Main villain(s): Mr. Big


Great Granny May: After robbing a salon, Granny May is sentenced to house arrest with her mother, Great Granny May. Will house arrest, and Granny May's doting mother, get in the way of her crime sprees?
Vocab words: Doting, Evidence
Main villain(s): Granny May

Special Guest Star: Rose Abdoo as Great Granny May.


May I Have a Word?: Fatigued
315"Theme Park WHAMpage"
"Chuck Makes a Buck"
March 24, 2009 (2009-03-24)205

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. But the Whammer's enthusiasm for chocolate-covered hot dogs and hi-striker machines at the park could ruin their day of fun. Will WordGirl forfeit her chance to ride the coaster in order to stop the Whammer from destroying the park?
Vocab words: Patience, Enthusiastic
Main villain(s): The Whammer


Chuck Makes a Buck: WordGirl helps Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy get a job as the spokesman for "Edible Edibles Sandwiches", in hopes that he will give up a life of crime. But even after he gains fame among the city folk, Chuck is determined to show people what a real sandwich is, and that he would rather make sandwiches than be a spokesman.
Vocab words: Stupendous, Edible
Main villain(s): Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy

Special Guest Star: Nick Kroll as Reuben Grinder.


May I Have a Word?: Stench
326"Highway to Havarti"
"Tiny Big"
April 30, 2009 (2009-04-30)206

Highway to Havarti: The Botsford Family vacation is 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
Main villain(s): Dr. Two-Brains


Tiny Big: Mr. Big creates the ultimate teenage idol named "Tiny Big" in order to steal WordGirl's thunder and brainwash the town into spending their money on pop star merchandise.
Vocab words: Fad, Limelight
Main villain(s): Mr. Big & Tiny Big

Special Guest Star: James C. Mathis III as Tiny Big


May I Have a Word?: Snare
337"I Think I'm a Clone Now"
"Answer All My Questions and Win Stuff"
May 1, 2009 (2009-05-01)207

I Think I'm a Clone Now: The villainous Lady Redundant Woman concocts an evil plan to destroy WordGirl's reputation. When she creates an evil WordGirl clone to frame WordGirl, the real WordGirl must prove that she hasn't turned to a life of crime and villainy.
Vocab words: Thesaurus, Malicious
Main villain(s): Lady Redundant Woman & Evil Malicious WordGirl Copy
Note: The episode was formerly titled "Lady Redundant Woman Copies WordGirl by Duplicating Her".


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 must find a way to stop the fun and games before Seymour steals all the contestants' money.
Vocab words: Contestant, Permission
Main villain(s): Seymour Orlando Smooth


May I Have a Word?: Crestfallen
348"Bonkers for Bingo"
"The Ballad of Steve McClean"
May 4, 2009 (2009-05-04)208

Bonkers for Bingo: Granny May becomes the city's newest bingo champion. WordGirl challenges her in a bingo tournament to confirm that she's given up her evil ways.
Vocab words: Undefeated, Adore
Main villain(s): Granny May


The Ballad of Steve McClean: Snazzy, cool, and sanitized Steve McClean, a new villain, appears in town. Dr. Two-Brains teams-up with WordGirl in order to defeat Steve McClean, restore order, and reclaim his status as the city's number one villain.
Vocab words: Snazzy, Heist
Main villain(s): Dr. Two-Brains & Steve McClean

Special Guest Star: Jill Talley as Supervillain Reporter.


May I Have a Word?: Silhouette
359"Pretty Princess Premiere"
"Where's Huggy?"
June 19, 2009 (2009-06-19)210

Pretty Princess Premiere: After WordGirl defeats the Energy monster at an electronics/frozen yogurt super store, it wreaks havoc at the premiere of The Pretty Princess and Magic Pony Movie. Will Becky be able to see the movie, or will the Energy Monster spoil the party?
Vocab words: Anticipate, Premiere
Main villain(s): Energy Monster


Where's Huggy?: As they rehearse their ventriloquist act for the annual Pet Talent Show, Bob (a.k.a. Captain Huggyface) runs away from Becky (a.k.a. WordGirl). WordGirl tracks down her missing sidekick by making house calls to the evil villains' lairs, ultimately winding up at The Butcher's hideout.
Vocab words: Rehearse, Shrug
Main villain(s): The Butcher (No crimes committed)


May I Have a Word?: Hover
3610"Robo-Camping"
"The Stew, The Proud..."
July 13, 2009 (2009-07-13)211

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 when an unexpected thunderstorm hits?
Vocab words: Independent, Serene
Main villain(s): Theodore "Tobey" MacCallister III


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
Main villain(s): The Butcher & Raul Demiglasse

Special Guest Star: Andy Dick as Milt; Judy Greer as Mrs. Dewey.


May I Have a Word?: Tiff
3711"Who Wants Candy?"
"Chuck's Brother"
July 14, 2009 (2009-07-14)212

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
Main villain(s): Eileen the birthday girl

Special Guest Star: Matt Besser as Zachary Zany.


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
Main villain(s): Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy


May I Have a Word?: Evade
3812"Becky and the Bard"
"Monkey-Robot Showdown"
September 7, 2009 (2009-09-07)213

Becky and the Bard: Violet and Becky compete for the coveted role of Juliet to play opposite the dreamy Hunter Throbheart in the school's production of Romeo & Juliet. Violet is cast as Juliet while Becky is the understudy. When the Energy Monster captures Violet, Becky must choose between the role of a lifetime and saving her friend.
Vocab words: Shimmer, Memorize
Main villain(s): Energy Monster


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 the Checkmate 3000 from destroying the city.
Vocab words: Champion, Vanquish
Main villain(s): Theodore "Tobey" MacCallister III

Special Guest Star: Danielle Schneider as Loretta Sanchez-Johnson; Matt Besser as Rex the News Reporter.


May I Have a Word?: Disguise
3913"The Wrong Side of the Law"October 12, 2009 (2009-10-12)214

Part 1: The Birthday Girl steals a priceless collection of Pretty Princess figurines from the jewelry store. 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
Main villain(s): Eileen the birthday girl

Special Guest Star: Wayne Knight as the Police Commissioner.


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: Guilty, Objection
Main villain(s): Eileen the birthday girl


May I Have a Word?: Fatigued


Note 1: The episode was formerly titled "Law and Order."


Note 2: This episode is also the first 22-minute special for the show.
4014"Two-Brains Quartet"
"Big's Big Bounce"
October 13, 2009 (2009-10-13)215

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
Main villain(s): Dr. Two-Brains


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
Main villain(s): Mr. Big


May I Have a Word?: Stench
4115"The Young and the Meatless"
"Mr. Big's Colossal Mini-Golf"
October 14, 2009 (2009-10-14)216

Mr. Big's Mini-Golf: There's a new villain in town: Guy Rich, 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
Main villain(s): Mr. Big

Special Guest Star: William Mapother as Guy Rich.


The Young and the Meatless: 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
Main villain(s): The Butcher & Lady Redundant Woman


May I Have a Word?: Snare
4216"Nocan the Contrarian"
"Meat My Dad"
October 15, 2009 (2009-10-15)217

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 WordGirl says "down" he says "up"! When WordGirl says "attack" he says "defend" followed by a barbaric yell. WordGirl has to find his weakness in order to restore the city to normalcy.
Vocab words: Contrary, Exquisite
Main villain(s): Nocan the Contrarian


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
Main villain(s): The Butcher & Kid Potato

Special Guest Star: Ed Asner as Kid Potato.


May I Have a Word?: Crestfallen
4317"Tobey's Tricks and Treats"
"Escape Wham"
October 23, 2009 (2009-10-23)209

Tobey's Tricks and Treats: Tobey loses the costume contest at school, and so, ever the sore loser, he devises a plan to steal all the Halloween candy. Becky and Violet (in her WordGirl costume) must find a way to stop his giant robots before they ruin Halloween for everyone.
Vocab words: Eerie, Supernatural
Main villain(s): Theodore "Tobey" MacCallister III


Escape Wham: Chuck The Evil-Sandwich Making Guy and The Whammer both attempt to steal priceless Henry VIII artifacts. WordGirl assumes that once again, they're partners in crime; however, both Chuck and The Whammer battle each other.
Vocab words: Potential, Boisterous
Main villain(s): Chuck & The Whammer


May I Have a Word?: Petrified
4418"Who is Ms. Question?"
"Lunch Lady Chuck"
November 23, 2009 (2009-11-23)218

Who is Ms. Question?: Is asking questions 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
Main villain(s): Ms. Question

Special Guest Star: Ned Bellamy as the Coach.


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 the principal tells him that he must have a hair bonnet. Wordgirl must find one that'll fit Chuck's head and help him remember the password for the crusher before the school gets destroyed.
Vocab words: Disorderly, Famished
Main villain(s): Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy


May I Have a Word?: Silhouette
4519"Oh, Holiday Cheese"
"Ch-ch-ch-Change Day[2]"
December 10, 2009 (2009-12-10)219

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-swipe-inator. Can WordGirl save the party and get Dr. Two Brains into the holiday spirit?
Vocab words: Curmudgeon, Festivity
Main villain(s): Dr. Two-Brains


Ch-ch-ch-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
Main villain(s): The Butcher


May I Have a Word?: Petrified
4620"WordGirl Makes a Mistake"December 28, 2009 (2009-12-28)220

Part 1: While Wordgirl is stopping Mr. Big's latest plan, she is caught mispronouncing words!
Vocab words: Flawless, Dominate
Main villain(s): Mr. Big


Part 2: Mr. Big exposes Wordgirl to her weakness, lexonite, a meteor from her home world. Now Mr. Big is on the moon, ready to complete his mission. How will Wordgirl get out of this situation and stop Mr. Big's plan?
Vocab words: Potent , Mission
Main villain(s): Mr. Big
- This is the second episode that uses this word, (The first was episode 13).


May I Have a Word?: Hover


Note: This is the second 22-minute special for the show.
4721"Opposite Day"
"Granny's Book Club"
February 15, 2010 (2010-02-15)222

Opposite Day: Nocan the Contrarian intrudes on Becky's Opposite Day party.
Vocab words: Extravaganza, Antonym
Main villain(s): Nocan the Contrarian


Granny's Book Club: Granny May tries to capture WordGirl by using a book club bait.
Vocab words: Feisty, Retire
Main villain(s): Granny May


May I Have a Word?: Evade
4822"Earth Day Girl"
"A Hero, a Thief, a Store and Its Owner"
March 1, 2010 (2010-03-01)221

Earth Day Girl: When Eileen learns that the Earth is having a special celebration (on her birthday!) she decides to teach the Earth a lesson. Will WordGirl find a way to stop the Birthday Girl and save Earth Day?
Vocab words: Recycle, Excess
Main villain(s): Eileen the birthday girl

Special Guest Star: Kevin McDonald as the Baker.


A Hero, a Thief, a Store and Its Owner: An officer arrives at the Jewelry Store only to find Reginald, Chuck, Captain Huggy Face, and WordGirl encased in condiments. He questions everyone, but uncovering the truth from a superhero, a villain, a monkey and a dramatic jewelry store clerk isn't as easy as it sounds, as everyone has their own, not necessarily true, version of the story.
Vocab words: Version, Recollect
Main villain(s): Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy

Special Guest Star: Brian Doyle-Murray as the Police Officer.


May I Have a Word?: Tiff
4923"Wham Up"
"Seeds of Doubt"
May 3, 2010 (2010-05-03)223

Wham Up!: The Whammer is on a mission to become WordGirl's new sidekick. When he whams Captain Huggy Face into outer space, WordGirl must find a way to rescue Huggy and put the Whammer back in the slammer.
Vocab words: Assist, Blunder
Main villain(s): The Whammer

Special Guest Star: Danielle Schneider as Loretta Sanchez-Johnson; Kevin McDonald as the Baker.


Seeds of Doubt: Ms. Question is scheming to steal the world-famous statue of the Ponderer in order to update her lair, but she has to get past Joe the Guard. Ms. Question spreads seeds of doubt on Joe's bagel and throughout the museum so she can distract Joe and steal the statue. Can WordGirl defeat Ms. Question's seeds of doubt and save the statue?
Vocab words: Doubt, Refresh
Main villain(s): Ms. Question


May I Have a Word?: Disguise
5024"Wishful Thinking"
"Lady Redundant Woman Gets the Blues"
May 4, 2010 (2010-05-04)224

Wishful Thinking: Becky teams with TJ to bring down smooth-taking Seymour Orlando Smooth, who's tricking audience members of his show into giving him money.
Vocab words: Gleaming, Hoodwinked
Main villain(s): Seymour Orlando Smooth


Lady Redundant Woman Gets the Blues: Beatrice Bixby helps kid from a painting come to life, but he turns out to be a brat.
Vocab words: Admire, Greedy
Main villain(s): Lady Redundant Woman and Royal Dandy

Special Guest Star: Sergio Cilli as Royal Dandy.


May I Have a Word?: Fatigued
5125"Win a Shiny New Car[2]"
"The People vs. Ms. Question"
July 19, 2010 (2010-07-19)225

Win a Shiny New Car: Mrs. Botsford is a contestant on Seymour Smooth's new show "Win a Shiny New Car." When Becky realizes the other contestants are cheating for Smooth, she has to save her Mom from being tricked again. Can Becky help her mom win the challenge and defeat Seymour Smooth?
Vocab words: Legitimate, Elated
Main villain(s): Seymour Orlando Smooth


The People vs. Ms. Question: When WordGirl puts Ms. Question the stand, she confuses District Attorney Botsford so much that she forgets why she became a lawyer. WordGirl has to help her mom return to her quest for justice and stop Ms. Question's tirade of inquiries.
Vocab words: Befuddled, Justice
Main villain(s): Ms. Question


May I Have a Word?: Stench
5226"Oh, What a Tangled Knot You Tie, Amazing Rope Guy[2]"
"Kids Action News"
July 20, 2010 (2010-07-20)226

Oh, What a Tangled Knot You Tie, Amazing Rope Guy: As a villain, the Amazing Rope Guy is not so amazing. He discovers that his true talent is mimicking others. When he goes on a crime spree impersonating all of the villains of the city, WordGirl must find a way to end his career as an impostor.
Vocab words: Imposter, Untangle
Main villain(s): The Amazing Rope Guy

Special Guest Star: Danielle Schneider as Loretta Sanchez-Johnson; Matt Besser as Rex the News Reporter.


Kids Action News: This just in: Becky, Scoops, and Violet won a chance to host Kids Action News at Noon. While covering a story of the largest grilled cheese sandwich, WordGirl swoops in to stop Chuck and Dr. Two Brains from snagging the sandwich. WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face team up again to save the sandwich, the city, and the news hour.
Vocab words: Tantalizing, United
Main villain(s): Chuck & Dr. Two-Brains


May I Have a Word?: Snare

References

  1. "WordGirl - Episode Descriptions - Season 2". PBSKids.com. Archived from the original on May 19, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  2. "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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