The second season of the animated series WordGirl aired between November 4, 2008 and July 20, 2010 on PBS Kids Go! in the United States. The second season contained 26 episodes (50 segments).

WordGirl
Season 2
No. of episodes26 (50 segments)
Release
Original networkPBS Kids Go!
Original releaseNovember 4, 2008 (2008-11-04) –
July 20, 2010 (2010-07-20)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

Cast

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Cast Characters
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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Title [1]Vocab wordsWritten byVillainsMay I Have a Word?Original air date [2]Prod.
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27a1a"A Vote for Becky"Elect, CandidateHugh FinkTheodore "Tobey" MacCalister IIIPounceNovember 4, 2008 (2008-11-04)201A
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. Becky won the election and saved the city from total robot destruction.
27b1b"Class Act"Ramble, ArticulateJack FerraioloThe ButcherPounce (bonus round)November 4, 2008 (2008-11-04)201B
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. The Butcher's new speech skills finally give him the advantage he needs to defeat WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face.
28a2a"The Two-Brains Boogie"Shimmy, IndestructibleJack FerraioloDr. Two-BrainsEvadeFebruary 16, 2009 (2009-02-16)202A
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.
28b2b"Field Day Fun with Robo-Tobey"Authentic, CompetitionRyan RaddatzTheodore "Tobey" MacCallister IIIEvade (bonus round)February 16, 2009 (2009-02-16)202B
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.
29a3a"Slumber Party Pooper"Blurt, NuisanceWill ShepardEileen the Birthday GirlDisguiseFebruary 17, 2009 (2009-02-17)203A
Becky finally convinces her parents to let her have her first slumber party, they invite 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.
29b3b"Line Lessons with Lady Redundant Woman"Impolite, OodlesMatt Fleckenstein and Tom MartinLady Redundant WomanDisguise (bonus round)February 17, 2009 (2009-02-17)203B
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 to put a stop to their impolite ways.
30a4a"Mr. Big's Dolls and Dollars"Constantly, IndignantRyan RaddatzMr. BigFatiguedMarch 23, 2009 (2009-03-23)204A
Everyone in the city becomes obsessed with Mr. Big's latest product, the new "Walk and Talk WordGirl Doll". However, the doll misuses and misspells words.
30b4b"Great Granny May"Doting, EvidenceWill ShepardGranny MayFatigued (bonus round)March 23, 2009 (2009-03-23)204B

After robbing a salon, Granny May is sentenced to house arrest with her mother, Great Granny May. She gets a house arrest, and Granny May's doting mother gets in the way of her crime sprees.

Special Guest Star: Rose Abdoo as Great Granny May.
31a5a"Theme Park WHAMpage"Patience, EnthusiasticMatt FleckensteinThe WhammerStenchMarch 24, 2009 (2009-03-24)205A
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. WordGirl forfeits her chance to ride the coaster in order to stop the Whammer from destroying the park.
31b5b"Chuck Makes a Buck"Stupendous, EdibleCarla FilishaChuck the Evil Sandwich Making GuyStench (bonus round)March 24, 2009 (2009-03-24)205B

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.

Special Guest Star: Nick Kroll as Reuben Grinder.
32a6a"Highway to Havarti"Leisure, BerserkJohn N. HussDr. Two-BrainsSnareApril 30, 2009 (2009-04-30)206A
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.
32b6b"Tiny Big"Fad, LimelightKim SamekMr. Big and Tiny BigSnare (bonus round)April 30, 2009 (2009-04-30)206B

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.

Special Guest Star: James C. Mathis III as Tiny Big
33a7a"I Think I'm a Clone Now"Thesaurus, MaliciousSergio Cilli and Eric LedginLady Redundant Woman and Evil Malicious WordGirl CopyCrestfallenMay 1, 2009 (2009-05-01)207A

The villainous Lady Redundant Woman concocts an evil plan to destroy WordGirl's reputation. When she creates an evil WordGirl clone, the real WordGirl must prove that she hasn't turned to a life of crime and villainy.

Note: The episode was formerly titled "Lady Redundant Woman Copies WordGirl by Duplicating Her".
33b7b"Answer All My Questions and Win Stuff"Contestant, PermissionJack FerraioloSeymour Orlando SmoothCrestfallen (bonus round)May 1, 2009 (2009-05-01)207B
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.
34a8a"Bonkers for Bingo"Undefeated, AdoreRyan RaddatzGranny MaySilhouetteMay 4, 2009 (2009-05-04)208A
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.
34b8b"The Ballad of Steve McClean"Snazzy, HeistWill ShepardDr. Two-Brains and Steve McCleanSilhouette (bonus round)May 4, 2009 (2009-05-04)208B

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.

Special Guest Star: Jill Talley as Supervillain Reporter
35a9a"Pretty Princess Premiere"Anticipate, PremiereHugh FinkEnergy MonsterHoverJune 19, 2009 (2009-06-19)210A
After WordGirl defeats the Energy Monster at an electronics/frozen yogurt superstore, it wreaks havoc at the premiere of The Pretty Princess and Magic Pony Movie. Becky is able to see the movie because the Energy Monster spoils the party.
35b9b"Where's Huggy?"Rehearse, ShrugCarla FilishaThe Butcher (no crimes committed)Hover (bonus round)June 19, 2009 (2009-06-19)210B
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.
36a10a"Robo-Camping"Independent, SereneSergio Cilli and Eric LedginTheodore "Tobey" MacCallister IIITiffJuly 13, 2009 (2009-07-13)211A
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. Tobey and his robots survive when an unexpected thunderstorm hits.
36b10b"The Stew, the Proud..."Overdue, ArrogantWill ShepardThe Butcher and Raul DemiglasseTiff (bonus round)July 13, 2009 (2009-07-13)211B

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.

Special Guest Star: Andy Dick as Milt and Judy Greer as Mrs. Dewey.
37a11a"Who Wants Candy?"Awestruck, MastermindJohn N. HussEileen the Birthday GirlEvadeJuly 14, 2009 (2009-07-14)212A

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 girlfriend Violet.

Special Guest Star: Matt Besser as Zachary Zany.
37b11b"Chuck's Brother"Sibling, EnviousCarla FilishaChuck the Evil Sandwich Making GuyEvade (bonus round)July 14, 2009 (2009-07-14)212B
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. Then WordGirl stops Chuck from stealing the precious Golden Sandwich Award.
38a12a"Becky and the Bard"Shimmer, MemorizeRyan RaddatzEnergy MonsterDisguiseSeptember 7, 2009 (2009-09-07)213A
Violet and Becky compete for the coveted role of Juliet to play opposite the dreamy Hunter Throbheart in the school's production of Romeo and 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.
38b12b"Monkey-Robot Showdown"Champion, VanquishJohn N. HussTheodore "Tobey" MacCallister IIIDisguise (bonus round)September 7, 2009 (2009-09-07)213B

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.

Special Guest Star: Danielle Schneider as Loretta Sanchez-Johnson and Matt Besser as Rex the News Reporter.
3913"The Wrong Side of the Law"Examine, Priceless
Guilty, Objection
Eric Ledgin (Part 1)
Scott Ganz and Andrew Samson (Part 2)
Eileen the Birthday GirlFatiguedOctober 12, 2009 (2009-10-12)214

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 Police Commissioner Watson and convinces him that WordGirl is the culprit.

Special Guest Star: Wayne Knight as Police Commissioner Watson.


WordGirl is stuck in jail, falsely accused of stealing the priceless collection of Pretty Princess figurines while the villains of the city are running amok. That happens when WordGirl gets cross-examined by her mom in court, but she will be able to prove her innocence, save the city from chaos, and apprehend The Birthday Girl.


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


Note 2: This episode is also the first 22-minute special for the show.
40a14a"Two-Brains Quartet"Melodious, QuartetSergio CilliDr. Two-BrainsStenchOctober 13, 2009 (2009-10-13)215A
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. Dr. Two-Brains is able to sing his way to victory and run away with the city's oldest and most valuable cheese.
40b14b"Big's Big Bounce"Boost, TemptingRyan RaddatzMr. BigStench (bonus round)October 13, 2009 (2009-10-13)215B
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.
41a15a"The Young and the Meatless"Colossal, ScoffJack FerraioloMr. BigSnareOctober 14, 2009 (2009-10-14)216A

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. Then happens when he puts his fellow evil villains under mind control.

Special Guest Star: William Mapother as Guy Rich.
41b15b"Mr. Big's Colossal Mini-Golf"Duplicate, InterruptionKim SamekThe Butcher and Lady Redundant WomanSnare (bonus round)October 14, 2009 (2009-10-14)216B
Sparks fly when the Butcher meets Lady Redundant Woman's copy Dupey. Lady Redundant Woman allows an union between one of her copies and the meat-wielding villain.
42a16a"Nocan the Contrarian"Contrary, ExquisiteRyan RaddatzNocan the ContrarianCrestfallenOctober 15, 2009 (2009-10-15)217A
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" and Nocan says "up". When WordGirl says "attack" and Nocan says "defend" followed by a barbaric yell. WordGirl has to find his weakness in order to restore the city to normalcy.
42b16b"Meat My Dad"Nemesis, BadgerJack FerraioloThe Butcher and Kid PotatoCrestfallen (bonus round)October 15, 2009 (2009-10-15)217B

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.

Special Guest Star: Ed Asner as Kid Potato.
43a17a"Tobey's Tricks and Treats"Eerie, SupernaturalKim SamekTheodore "Tobey" MacCallister IIIPetrifiedOctober 23, 2009 (2009-10-23)209A
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.
43b17b"Escape Wham"Potential, BoisterousJack FerraioloChuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy and The WhammerPetrified (bonus round)October 23, 2009 (2009-10-23)209B
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.
44a18a"Who is Ms. Question?"Inquire, HilariousEric LedginMs. QuestionSilhouetteNovember 23, 2009 (2009-11-23)218A

The Coach certainly doesn't think so when he eliminates Ms. Question from Villain School. When lightning strikes and gives Ms. Question a new ability, WordGirl is going to have to dodge more than just questions in order to stop her.

Special Guest Star: Ned Bellamy as the Coach.
44b18b"Lunch Lady Chuck"Disorderly, FamishedJohn N. HussChuck the Evil Sandwich Making GuySilhouette (bonus round)November 23, 2009 (2009-11-23)218B
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.
45a19a"Oh, Holiday Cheese"[2]Curmudgeon, FestivityCarla FilishaDr. Two-BrainsPetrifiedDecember 10, 2009 (2009-12-10)219A
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. WordGirl saves the party and gets Dr. Two-Brains into the holiday spirit.
45b19b"Ch-ch-ch-Change Day"[2]Quandary, FidgetPatrick DownieThe ButcherPetrified (bonus round)December 10, 2009 (2009-12-10)219B
Everyone is bringing their loose change to the bank to convert it into savings. However, when the Butcher locks Becky and Bob in the vault, the city's police officers are able to stop him when WordGirl can't come to the rescue.
4620"WordGirl Makes a Mistake"Flawless, Dominate
Potent , Mission
Kim Samek (Part 1)
Adam F. Goldberg and Chris Bishop (Part 2)
Mr. BigHoverDecember 28, 2009 (2009-12-28)220

While WordGirl is stopping Mr. Big's latest plan, she is caught mispronouncing words.


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. WordGirl gets out of this situation and stops Mr. Big's plan.

- 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.
47a21a"Opposite Day"Extravaganza, AntonymRyan RaddatzNocan the ContrarianEvadeFebruary 15, 2010 (2010-02-15)222A
Nocan the Contrarian intrudes on Becky's Opposite Day party.
47b21b"Granny's Book Club"Feisty, RetireCarla FilishaGranny MayEvade (bonus round)February 15, 2010 (2010-02-15)222B
Granny May tries to capture WordGirl by using book club bait.
48a22a"Earth Day Girl"Recycle, ExcessJohn N. HussEileen the Birthday GirlTiffMarch 1, 2010 (2010-03-01)221A

When Eileen learns that the Earth is having a special celebration (on her birthday), she decides to teach the Earth a lesson. WordGirl finds a way to stop the Birthday Girl and save Earth Day.

Special Guest Star: Kevin McDonald as the Baker.
48b22b"A Hero, a Thief, a Store and Its Owner"Version, RecollectJack FerraioloChuck the Evil Sandwich Making GuyTiff (bonus round)March 1, 2010 (2010-03-01)221B

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.

Special Guest Star: Brian Doyle-Murray as the Police Officer.
49a23a"Wham Up"Assist, BlunderEric LedginThe WhammerDisguiseMay 3, 2010 (2010-05-03)223A

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.

Special Guest Star: Danielle Schneider as Loretta Sanchez-Johnson and Kevin McDonald as the Baker.
49b23b"Seeds of Doubt"Doubt, RefreshRick GroelMs. QuestionDisguise (bonus round)May 3, 2010 (2010-05-03)223B
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. WordGirl defeated Ms. Question's seeds of doubt and saved the statue.
50a24a"Wishful Thinking"Gleaming, HoodwinkedBruce ClarkSeymour Orlando SmoothFatiguedMay 4, 2010 (2010-05-04)224A
Becky teams with TJ to bring down smooth-talking Seymour Orlando Smooth, who's tricking audience members of his show into giving him money.
50b24b"Lady Redundant Woman Gets the Blues"Admire, GreedySergio CilliLady Redundant Woman and Royal DandyFatigued (bonus round)May 4, 2010 (2010-05-04)224B

Beatrice Bixby helps a kid named Royal Dandy from a painting come to life, but he turns out to be a brat.

Special Guest Star: Sergio Cilli as Royal Dandy.
51a25a"Win a Shiny New Car"[2]Legitimate, ElatedScott Ganz and Andrew SamsonSeymour Orlando SmoothStenchJuly 19, 2010 (2010-07-19)225A
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. Therefore, Becky helps her mom win the challenge and defeat Seymour Smooth.
51b25b"The People vs. Ms. Question"Befuddled, JusticeCarla FilishaMs. QuestionStench (bonus round)July 19, 2010 (2010-07-19)225B
When WordGirl puts Ms. Question on 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.
52a26a"Oh, What a Tangled Knot You Tie, Amazing Rope Guy"[2]Imposter, UntangleEric LedginThe Amazing Rope GuySnareJuly 20, 2010 (2010-07-20)226A

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.

Special Guest Star: Danielle Schneider as Loretta Sanchez-Johnson and Matt Besser as Rex the News Reporter.
52b26b"Kids Action News"Tantalizing, UnitedRyan RaddatzChuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy and Dr. Two-BrainsSnare (bonus round)July 20, 2010 (2010-07-20)226B
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.


References

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  1. ^ "WordGirl - Episode Descriptions - Season 2". PBSKids.com. Archived from the original on May 19, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "KET - WordGirl - All Episodes". ket.org. Kentucky Educational Television. Archived from the original on April 7, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2015.