December was kind of a slow month for DC, with only a handful of new Christmas / New Year’s specials. And this year, they’re not even doing a special new years eve countdown nor will the first new episode of the year be at 12:01 AM on January 1st.
Instead, this year we will have to wait all the way until the 11th for the next “night of premieres.” Fortunately, once the ball gets rolling, it looks like we can expect new episodes of pretty chuch everything for the rest of the month.
Friday, January 11
A.N.T. Farm “early retiremANT”
(8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
After Principal Skidmore retires, Chyna’s grandmother, Gladys, becomes the school principal. But after Chyna’s grandmother continues to embarrass her at school, she tries to get Principal Skidmore back in her old job. Meanwhile, Olive tags along with Principal Skidmore and enjoys the perks of retirement.
Friday, January 11
Jessie “The Trouble with Jessie”
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Jessie is worried Tony is planning on proposing to her after he invites her out for a special evening to meet his parents, so she drags Zuri and her new friend Stuart to the dinner to keep him from doing anything romantic. Meanwhile, a feud begins between Bertram/Emma and Luke/Ravi after they can’t agree on who can watch their favorite TV shows on the screening room’s big screen.
Friday, January 11
Phineas and Ferb “Fly on the Wall”
(9:00 PM – 9:15 PM ET/PT)
Buford removes a part from a tire swing the boys are building and it accidentally shoots a ray that turns Candace into a fly. Meanwhile, Doofenshmirtz is suffering from Evil Scientist’s block.
Friday, January 11
Fish Hooks “Fish Flakes”
(9:15 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
Milo begins to freak out when he realizes that his chances at becoming “Freshwater’s” Catch of the Month Calendar Cover Dude” are slim to none when his scales begin to fall off, so he tries to find a solution to his flaky problem and learns in the process that he’s not the only one with body issues.
Sunday, January 13
Dog With A Blog “The Parrot Trap”
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
Realizing everyone in the family but her has bonded with Stan, Ellen brings home an annoying parrot to be her new pet. Meanwhile, Tyler tries to learn more about a pretty girl from school who’s one of Bennett’ new patients.
Sunday, January 13
Austin & Ally “Ferris Wheels & Funky Breath”
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Austin, Ally, Trish and Dez are excited to make their first big budget music video, but when Kira, a girl with terrible breath, gets hired to play Austin’s love interest, the gang must find a way to finish the video without hurting Kira’s feelings.
Sunday, January 13
Shake It Up “Oh Brother It Up”
(9:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
Rocky and CeCe get hired at Bob’s Kabob’s, where CeCe loses her job after she butts heads with the strict manager, Logan. Meanwhile, Georgia plans Jeremy’s birthday dinner, and he is bringing over his son “little scooter” for the first time.
Guest starring Leo Howard as Logan.
Friday, January 18
Jessie “Say Yes to the Messy Dress”
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Jessie offers to introduce the kids to NBA All-Star Chris Bosh, who’s in town to play one of Luke’s favorite local basketball teams at the park. Determined to make sure his beloved team wins the game, Luke takes Bosh’s lucky socks, which the superstar hasn’t washed since the 10th grade. Meanwhile, a famous designer sends Emma a dress to review on her fashion vlog. However, things get complicated when Jessie accidentally damages the dress.
Friday, January 18
Phineas and Ferb “Bully Bust”
(9:00 PM – 9:15 PM ET/PT)
Candace challenges Buford to keep Phineas and Ferb’s invention from disappearing so that she can sweep in and casually bust her brothers. Across town, Doofenshmirtz has had one too many lattes and is experiencing an extra burst of evil energy.
Friday, January 18
Fish Hooks “Super Extreme Grandma Games to the Max”
(9:15 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
The Grandma Games are in town and Milo is there to support all of his bingo buddies, but when he discovers Randy has dressed up as one of the Grandmas, Milo knows he must do what is right and defend their honor.
Sunday, January 20
Good Luck Charlie “All Fall Down”
(8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Spencer gets the opportunity to start college in Boston a semester early, and Teddy encourages him to go, not realizing how hard a long distance relationship can be. Meanwhile, Amy starts an online mommy blog, and Bob accidentally releases termites into the house.
Sunday, January 27
Dog With A Blog “The Bone Identity”
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
[No Summary Provided]
Sunday, January 27
Austin & Ally “Girlfriends & Girl Friends”
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Ally, Trish and Dez step in to help when Austin decides he wants to ask Jimmy Starr’s daughter, Kira, out on a date.
Sunday, January 27
Shake It Up “Quit It Up”
(9:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
CeCe gets an embarrassing job as a dancing zit at the mall, but is determined to keep the gig to prove to Rocky and Logan that she doesn’t always quit what she starts. Also, the girls get breaking news about the fate of Shake It Up Chicago that threatens to change everything.
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Disney Channel Holiday Programming
This year’s Special Holiday programming includes three new Christmas specials for Good Luck Charlie,Dog With A Blog, and Shake It Up plus a highly anticipated Jessie / Austin & Ally New Year’s Eve themed crossover special plus a new Phineas and Ferb. Unfortunately, that is about all for the rest of this month.
It’s not every day that you see Mater in a Santa hat, or Sleeping Beauty Castle covered in show. But if you head over to Webmaster Greg’s Socal Disney Blog you can find his newest photo journal from the park featuring many of the new holiday decorations at both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks.
Pretty Little Liars fans might be interested in Webmaster Greg’s report from Lucy Hale’s meet at greet at the Sears store in Orange County last month. “[She]hosted a ‘karaoke party’ … as part of her promotional agreement with Bongo.”
There are a lot of Holiday themed events going on in the LA area and around the country for that matter. One popular event each year is the Citadel Outlets tree lighting in South LA. Citadel outlet mall got Victoria Justice to perform last year, and the likes of Ashley Tisdale and Demi Lovato have both performed in years past. This year the title performer was rising Nickelodeon star Ariana Grande of Victorious and the upcoming Sam & Cat.
This was a very light month for Disney news, as the company tends not to make major announcements and changes around the Holidays. But we just wanted to take a moment to thank you all for your continued support and readership. So Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Season’s Greetings from the entire staff of Save Disney Shows and we’ll see you in the New Year!
Hey guys, we’re a bit late with this month’s highlights post. Disney really should have released this sooner. xD
Anyway, there’s not much new happening this month. The GLC, DWAB, and SIU Christmas Special have already premiered. We hope you liked them! Be sure to watch the Austin & Jessie & Ally crossover special tonight; it should be pretty awesome. There’s also a new Shake It Up next Sunday. And that’s all for this year.
Disney’s press release schedule is as follows:
Good Luck Charlie “A Duncan Christmas”
Sunday, December 2 7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Teddy takes Charlie to see Santa Claus at Super Adventure Land, but when Santa decides to take a break right when it’s Charlie’s turn, Teddy takes matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Amy and Grandma Linda learn they are performing the same song at the family talent show. Shirley Jones reprises her role as Grandma Linda. Teddy and Spencer (played by actors and recording artists Bridgit Mendler and Shane Harper) perform the duet “My Song For You” in the episode.
Dog With A Blog “Bark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Sunday, December 2 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
It’s the family’s first Christmas together and Avery is prepping Tyler, Chloe and Stan for what will likely be their worst Christmas gifts ever – from their new stepmother Ellen, who gives terrible gifts. Meanwhile, Bennett and Ellen try to decide whose Christmas traditions to follow.
Shake It Up “Merry Merry It Up”
Sunday, December 2 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM
CeCe picks a fight with Jeremy, leading Georgia to break up with him. To fix the situation, Rocky takes a turn as the ghost of Christmas dance and escorts CeCe on a dream journey to the past, present and future. Zendaya performs the new song “Shake Santa Shake” in the episode.
Austin & Ally/Jessie “Austin & JESSIE & Ally All Star New Year”
Friday, December 7 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Austin, Ally, Trish and Dez travel to Times Square where Austin is booked to perform on New Year’s Eve. When they can’t get through New York City’s crowded streets, Jessie comes up with a plan to get them to the stage and to ultimately have Austin record one of her songs. Three songs are performed in the hour-long episode: “Face to Face,” a duet by Austin (Ross Lynch) and Jessie (Debby Ryan), and “Christmas Soul” and “Can You Feel It” by Austin.
Phineas and Ferb “For Your Ice Only”
Friday, December 7 9:00 PM – 9:15 PM
NHL superstar Luc Robitaille offers his assistance when Phineas and Ferb take an ice hockey game to the extreme. Then, in a special holiday episode, “Happy New Year!,” Phineas and Ferb plan their own New Year’s Eve ball drop, complete with a customized multi-dimensional ball, while Candace makes it her resolution to refrain from busting her brothers before the clock hits midnight.
Shake It Up “Home Alone It Up”
Sunday, December 9 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Guest Star: “Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off” winners, DJ’s Mix
CeCe convinces her mom to leave her home alone for one night to watch Flynn, but a last minute shoe sale pops up so she enlists Rocky to watch Flynn. When Rocky falls asleep on the job and Flynn disappears, the girls are left to find Flynn before CeCe’s mom gets home.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Disney is doing the “Fa-la-la-lidays” thing again this year with some new specials including the much anticipated Jessie / Austin & Ally crossover.
There are also regular holiday specials planned for Good Luck Charlie (I assume they’ll also replay last year’s movie), Dog With A Blog, and Shake It Up. Phineas and Ferb also features a special episode with NHL star Luc Robitaille.
DISNEY CHANNEL’S FA-LA-LA-LIDAYS SET TO RETURN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23
– Popular Winter Programming Event includes New Episodes of “Phineas and Ferb” and Music-Filled One-Hour Crossover of Hit Comedies “Austin & Ally” and “Jessie” –
Disney Channel, the #1 cable channel in Total Viewers, Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens, will present its second annual Fa-la-la-lidays programming event beginning Friday, November 23 with new holiday themed-episodes premiering SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2. This year’s event is highlighted by the season four premiere of “Phineas and Ferb” guest starring NHL superstar Luc Robitaille and a special New Years Eve-themed episode of the animated hit series, plus a music-filled crossover episode of “Jessie” and “Austin & Ally,” featuring a duet by Jessie (Debby Ryan) and Austin (Ross Lynch), and a Santa-themed episode of the popular comedy “Good Luck Charlie” that includes a duet by Teddy (Bridgit Mendler) and Spencer (Shane Harper) and guest stars Shirley Jones. New holiday-themed episodes of “Dog With A Blog” and “Shake It Up,” featuring Zendaya performing a new holiday song, will also be presented along with festive movies including “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause,” Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” and the Disney Channel premiere of “Secret of the Wings.”
(Editors please note: images are available at www.DisneyChannelmedianet.com)
Walt Disney Records’ Disney Channel Holiday Playlist, an album of holiday classics and original songs performed by stars from hit Disney Channel series and original movies, is now available wherever music is sold. Radio Disney will celebrate Fa-la-la-lidays with holiday-themed music featuring songs from Disney Channel Holiday Playlist beginning November 23 and Radio Disney stations in 31 markets will host events throughout November and December with holiday-themed interactive entertainment, music and prizes.
DisneyChannel.com will debut two new holiday games based on “Phineas and Ferb” and “Austin & Ally”/”Jessie” and a special holiday edition of the “Gravity Falls” fan-favorite “Mabel’s Sweater Creator,” plus a daily holiday “gift” including exclusive downloads and printable crafts. Full length holiday episodes of hit Disney Channel series will also be available.
Highlights from Disney Channel’s Fa-la-la-lidays (all times ET/PT) are:
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
7:30 p.m. – “Good Luck Charlie” “A Duncan Christmas” – Teddy takes Charlie to see Santa Claus at Super Adventure Land, but when Santa decides to take a break right when it’s Charlie’s turn, Teddy takes matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Amy and Grandma Linda learn they are performing the same song at the family talent show. Shirley Jones reprises her role as Grandma Linda. Teddy and Spencer (played by actors and recording artists Bridgit Mendler and Shane Harper) perform the duet “My Song For You” in the episode.
8:00 p.m. – “Dog With A Blog”
“Bark! The Herald Angels Sing” – It’s the family’s first Christmas together and Avery is prepping Tyler, Chloe and Stan for what will likely be their worst Christmas gifts ever – from their new stepmother Ellen who gives terrible gifts. Meanwhile, Bennett and Ellen try to decide whose Christmas traditions to follow.
8:30 p.m. – “Shake It Up”
“Merry Merry It Up” – CeCe picks a fight with Jeremy, leading Georgia to break up with him. To fix the situation, Rocky takes a turn as the ghost of Christmas dance and escorts CeCe on a dream journey to the past, present and future. Zendaya performs the new song “Shake Santa Shake” in the episode.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7
8:00 p.m. – “Austin & Ally”/”Jessie”
“Austin & JESSIE & Ally All Star New Year” – Austin, Ally, Trish and Dez travel to Times Square where Austin is booked to perform on New Year’s Eve. When they can’t get through New York City’s crowded streets, Jessie comes up with a plan to get them to the stage and to ultimately have Austin record one of her songs. Three songs are performed in the hour-long episode: “Face to Face,” a duet by Austin (Ross Lynch) and Jessie (Debby Ryan), and “Christmas Soul” and “Can You Feel It” by Austin.
9:00 p.m. – “Phineas and Ferb”
“For Your Ice Only” – NHL superstar Luc Robitaille offers his assistance when Phineas and Ferb take an ice hockey game to the extreme. Then, in a special holiday episode, “Happy New Year!,” Phineas and Ferb plan their own New Year’s Eve ball drop, complete with a customized multi-dimensional ball, while Candace makes it her resolution to refrain from busting her brothers before the clock hits midnight.
(Source: NTI, U.S. ratings, most current, 2012 to date: 11/26/11-11/11/12).
Well, it’s November and you all know that that means… your first look at the upcoming DC premiere schedule!
It looks to be a busy month with new episodes of A.N.T. Farm, Austin & Ally, Dog With A Blog, Fish Hooks, Good Luck Charlie, Jessie, Phineas and Ferb, and Shake it Up.
Friday, November 2
Original Series – Episode Premiere
A.N.T. Farm “scavANTger hunt”
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
Guest Stars: R2D2 and C3PO
With half the school out sick, Principal Skidmore sends the A.N.T.s on an educational scavenger hunt around San Francisco, where Chyna and Lexi lead two teams onto Skywalker Ranch to get George Lucas’ autograph. Chaos ensues and the gang winds up meeting R2D2 and C3PO.
TV-G
Friday, November 2
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Jessie “Make New Friends But Hide The Old”
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Guest Star: Kelly Gould
Emma’s first day of high school starts off rough, with a clash over an art class assignment with tough transfer student Rosie (Kelly Gould). But the two soon become best friends when they realize they have a lot more in common than they thought. Meanwhile, Jessie accidentally puts Kenny the Koala in Luke’s backpack, embarrassing him in front of all the kids. Also, Jessie struggles with Zuri after she repeatedly refuses to do her homework.
TV-G
Friday, November 2
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Phineas and Ferb “This is Your Backstory”
(9:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
Agent P quickly figures out there is more to Norm’s odd reality show that celebrates the eventful life of his creator Dr. Doofenshmirtz, which is recreated through flashbacks and special guests.
TV-G
Sunday, November 4
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Good Luck Charlie “Charlie Whisperer”
(7:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET/PT)
Teddy’s push to get Ivy to cast Charlie in their upcoming theater play backfires when she refuses to perform her line. Meanwhile, Gabe runs into trouble when he turns in a homework assignment on a neighbor he has never met, and Bob gets a little too hip with his new makeover after losing some weight.
TV-G
Sunday, November 4
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Dog With A Blog “Fast & the Furriest”
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
Tyler gets his learners permit and after he tells Stan how freeing it feels, Stan takes the car out for a spin and wrecks it. In an effort to protect Stan, the kids grapple with who will take responsibility for the mishap.
TV-G
Sunday, November 4
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Austin & Ally “Parents & Punishments”
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Ally accidentally gives away all of the instruments in the Sonic Boom so Ally, Austin, Trish and Dez decide to host a fundraiser in order to get the money needed to buy the instruments back. However, when Austin gets grounded for bad grades, the gang is left needing a backup plan.
TV-G
Sunday, November 4
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Shake It Up “Spirit It Up”
(9:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
Rocky is in a funk so she and CeCe join the struggling Spirit Squad. Meanwhile, Dina and Tinka become friends and Flynn meets the new neighbor who tells him he has a bad friend reputation.
TV-G
Friday, November 9
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Jessie “101 Lizards”
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Guest Star: Carolyn Hennesy
When Ravi realizes he can’t possibly take care of Ms. Kipling and 12 baby lizards, he decides he wants to find good parents to adopt them. After a slew of misunderstandings, Jessie and the kids are convinced that Ms. Chesterfield (Carolyn Hennesy) hired someone to adopt the lizards so that she can turn them into purses and belts.
TV-G
Friday, November 9
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Fish Hooks “Bea’s Birthday Surprise”
(9:00 PM – 9:15 PM ET/PT)
It’s Bea’s birthday and Milo has once again forgotten to buy her a gift, so he makes a promise to get her the greatest present of all time, a lock of Brandon Bubbler’s hair. He sets out with Oscar, Albert and Jumbo Shrimp to find Brandon and fulfill his promise.
TV-G
Friday, November 9
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Fish Hooks “Get A Yob!”
(9:15 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
Guest Stars: Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay
Milo gets the brilliant idea to put hair in his food so that he can get a free lunch, but his prank goes too far and causes the lunch lady, Latoada, to lose her job. In an effort to find a new lunch lady, Principal Stickler organizes Lunch Lady Tryouts with celebrity guest judges Giada De Laurentfish (Giada De Laurentiis) and Bobby Fillet (Bobby Flay). Having realized food is Latoada’s life and the school cafeteria is where she belongs, Milo sets out to help get her job back.
TV-G
Sunday, November 11
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Good Luck Charlie “Study Buddy”
(7:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET/PT)
Teddy quickly regrets asking for Victor’s help in prepping for her SATs when she discovers how demanding his teaching methods are. Back at home, Amy makes Bob sleep in Gabe’s room because his snoring keeps Toby up, and PJ gets obsessed with finishing a book he started reading to Charlie.
TV-G
Sunday, November 11
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Dog With A Blog “Dog With A Hog”
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
Avery volunteers Stan to be the school mascot in order to get in good with the cheerleaders but when Stan gets kidnapped by the rival team, Avery kidnaps their mascot in hopes that it will bring Stan back.
TV-G
Sunday, November 11
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Austin & Ally “Crybabies & Cologne”
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Trent asks Ally to write him a song so he can become famous like Austin, however, when they find out Trent stole the song he overheard Austin and Ally working on, the gang must find a way to right the wrong.
TV-G
Sunday, November 11
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Shake It Up “Lock It Up”
(9:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
Rocky and CeCe perform at a local hospital inspiring Rocky to volunteer, however, she accidentally gets quarantined in a patient’s room with Flynn. Meanwhile, CeCe asks Louis out on a date.
TV-G
Sunday, November 18
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Dog With A Blog “WingStan”
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
After Tyler invites new neighbor, Nikki, to walk their dogs together, he enlists Stan to be his wingman but little does he know Stan isn’t too keen on Nikki’s dog. Meanwhile, Chloe asks Bennett to speak at her school and Ellen has to step in at the last minute to save the day.
TV-G
Friday, November 23
Original Series – Episode Premiere
A.N.T. Farm “chANTs of a lifetime”
(8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Guest Stars: Sierra and Lauryn McClain
Chyna is asked to join her favorite girl singing group, Trifecta (Sierra and Lauryn McClain), but is sad to have to leave her friends and family behind. With Chyna gone on a year-long tour, Olive and Fletcher try to proceed as usual sans Chyna, and Lexi decides to put on another school musical where she’ll finally get to be the star.
TV-G
Sunday, November 25
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Dog With A Blog “World of Woofcraft”
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
Stan loves his new computer game and when a players gathering gets scheduled in town, he asks Avery to pretend to be him so they can go and meet his gaming companions. Meanwhile, Ellen and Bennett refuse to let Chloe get her ears pierced so she convinces Tyler to take her.
TV-G
Friday, November 30
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Jessie “Trashin’ Fashion”
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Guest Star: True O’Brien
Emma is excited that her mom is planning a fashion show to showcase her new teen fashion line. However, once Emma sees the terrible designs, she becomes conflicted about whether she should give an honest review on her anonymous fashion blog. Ravi and Luke get picked to model in their mom’s fashion show and they are thrilled because they want to impress teen model Diamond Bloodworth (True O’Brien). Meanwhile, Zuri learns how to ride a bike.
TV-G
Friday, November 30
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Phineas and Ferb “Blackout!”
(9:00 PM – 9:15 PM ET/PT)
Phineas and Ferb seize the opportunity to make the most of Danville’s electricity blackout while Dr. Doofenshmirtz tries to use pity to his advantage.
TV-G
Friday, November 30
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Fish Hooks “Fuddy Duddy Study Buddy”
(9:15 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
Oscar and Shellsea find themselves paired up for a science fair project and they disagree about everything. Meanwhile, Milo and Bea genetically modify an apple to make it even more amazing.
TV-G
We’ve got new episodes of all the usual suspects: A.N.T. Farm, Austin & Ally, Fish Hooks, Good Luck Charlie, Gravity Falls, Jessie, Phineas and Ferb, and Shake it Up. October will also feature two big premieres with the long awaited Halloween DCOM Girl Vs. Monster staring Olivia Holt and the new Series Dog With A Blog with G. Hannelius.
Friday, October 5
Original Series – Episode Premiere
A.N.T. Farm “mutANTfarm II”
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
Chyna Parks returns to the mutA.N.T. Program, where monsters like Chyna go to school with normal high school students. When Chyna soon develops a forbidden crush on a cute human boy named Brady, she pretends to be human in order to spend quality time with him. Meanwhile, Olive clones herself to be in two places at once, but when her Igor-like assistant Violet accidentally lets the clone loose, it wreaks havoc on the school.
TV-G
Friday, October 5
Original Series – Second Season Premiere
Jessie “The Whining”
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
The Ross kids become concerned that history is repeating itself after a scary old doorman tells them a building legend about a nanny who did “something terrible” to the kids in her care on Halloween. Meanwhile, Jessie and Tony work together to crash an exclusive Halloween party so Jessie can give her short story to a famous magazine editor.
TV-G
Friday, October 5
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Gravity Falls “Summerween”
(9:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
It’s Gravity Falls’ version of Halloween in Summer with Jack-o-Melons and lots of trick-or-treating. Dipper and Mabel are excited to join in on the fun, but when Wendy casually mentions that trick-or-treating is for kids, Dipper’s whole outlook on the evening changes. The night gets even more complicated when a monster that Dipper accidentally insulted makes them fulfill his candy quota by night’s end or else he will eat them.
TV-Y7
Friday, October 5
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Fish Hooks “Unfinished Dog Business”
(9:30 PM – 9:45 PM ET/PT)
When Bea’s childhood doll resurfaces, Bea realizes how creepy the doll was and pawns it off on Milo and Oscar. But no matter what she does to try and rid herself of the doll, it keeps magically reappearing and haunting her.
TV-G
Friday, October 5
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Fish Hooks “Chicks Dig Vampires”
(9:45 PM – 10:00 PM ET/PT)
Albert has a crush on Esmargot and comes up with a plan to act and live like a vampire to win her affections. Unbeknownst to Albert, however, Esmargot is a secret vampire slayer set out to rid the world of all vampires.
TV-G
Sunday, October 7
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Good Luck Charlie “Le Halloween”
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
Amy dresses up like a kangaroo for Halloween, complete with a baby pouch for Toby and Charlie, while Bob goes in his exterminator uniform, going by the name Captain Extermo. Meanwhile, Teddy and Spencer try and celebrate their one-year anniversary, while Gabe gets tricked by Mrs. Dabney into attending a ceremony in honor of her charitable work.
TV-G
Sunday, October 7
Original Series – Season Premiere
Austin & Ally “Costumes & Courage”
(8:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
Austin’s new record label owner Jimmy Starr invites him to perform at the Starr Records Halloween party, where he will perform a duet with a famous musician to Ally’s new song. However, when Dez and Trish’s ghost-hunting mission goes awry, the musician is unable to perform and Ally steps in to save the day.
TV-G
Friday, October 12
Disney Channel Original Movie Premiere
“Girl Vs. Monster”
(8:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
A bewitching story for kids and families, the adventure begins as Skylar, a fearless teenager with a powerful singing voice, prepares for the ultimate Halloween bash with her best friends, Henry and Sadie. However, the plan for Skylar to sing at the party – with rock band cutie Ryan Dean – is crushed when her parents make her stay home. When she attempts to sneak out of the house, she accidentally unleashes a monster – Deimata – who is determined to change the fate of Skylar and her family forever. As Skylar’s world is turned upside down, she learns that her parents have been keeping a big secret – that she comes from a long line of monster hunters. Now, it’s up to Skylar and her friends to channel their inner strength and conquer more than just this monster.
TV-PG
Friday, October 12
Original Series – Series Premiere
Dog With A Blog “Stan of the House”
(9:40 PM – 10:00 PM ET/PT)
Bennett adopts a shelter dog in hopes that it will inspire Tyler and Avery to get along and bond over taking care of him. That happens – to some extent – when the kids discover that their seemingly ordinary dog can talk. From that moment on, Tyler and Avery agree on one thing: Stan’s ability to speak must be kept a secret from everyone, even their parents.
TV-G
Sunday, October 14
Original Series – Episode premiere
Good Luck Charlie “Guys and Dolls”
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
Bob’s advice to Spencer on how to handle an argument with Teddy backfires, while Amy relies on some baby monitor magic to improve Charlie’s relationship with Toby.
TV-G
Sunday, October 14
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Austin & Ally “Backups & Breakups”
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Trish’s new boyfriend, Trent (played by Trevor Jackson), auditions for a role as Austin’s backup dancer and she decides to keep their relationship a secret so as not to influence Team Austin’s decision. However, when Ally sees Trent flirting with another girl, she has to decide whether or not to tell Trish.
TV-G
Friday, October 26
Original Series – Episode Premiere
A.N.T. Farm “detective agANTcy”
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
Chyna convinces her dad to quit his job as a cop to start his own business as a private investigator. But when the ANTs’ infomercial for his new business fails to drum up any customers, Chyna creates a fake crime scene so that Principal Skidmore hires her dad to solve the crime.
TV-G
Friday, October 26
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Jessie “Green Eyed-Monsters”
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Jessie joins a comedy improv class and Tony goes to embarrassing lengths to prove his love for Jessie. Meanwhile, Ravi recruits Zuri to help him babysit Mrs. Kipling’s baby lizards.
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Friday, October 26
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Phineas and Ferb “Road to Danville”
(9:00 PM – 9:15 PM ET/PT)
When one of Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s “-inators” zaps him and Agent P into the middle of nowhere, they must embark on a comical journey filled with twists and turns to return home.
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Friday, October 26
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Fish Hooks “Fish Lips Sink Ships”
(9:15 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
Milo discovers that Mr. Baldwin has a secret crush on Ms. Lips and promises not to tell, but unable to keep the news to himself, he quickly tells Bea and Oscar. Upon hearing the news, Bea decides to play matchmaker, much to the dismay of Milo and Mr. Baldwin.
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Sunday, October 28
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Good Luck Charlie “Nurse Blankenhooper”
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
Just as Gabe’s status is about to turn popular, Amy gets a part-time nursing job at his school that changes everything. Meanwhile, Bob has to step in at the last minute to help Teddy with a school presentation, and PJ’s babysitting job turns into a full service daycare that quickly escalates out of control.
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Sunday, October 28
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Austin & Ally “Magazines & Made-Up Stuff”
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Trish books Austin the cover of a popular teen magazine, but when the journalist shows up, everyone realizes Trish has embellished Austin’s hobbies, skills and interests. The gang has to find a way to keep the journalist impressed while not getting Austin into hot water.
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Sunday, October 28
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Shake It Up “Funk It Up”
(9:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
CeCe is in a funk without “Shake it Up, Chicago!,” but after Rocky books them a gig dancing at a Bar Mitzvah, CeCe gets inspired by one of the speeches and decides she has been too focused on dancing. Meanwhile, Deuce draws a mustache on Ty’s face with a permanent marker and Flynn asks Jeremy to be a guest speaker at his school.
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So DC is doing the “Monstober” thing again this year with Halloween episodes of “Gravity Falls,” “A.N.T. Farm,” “Good Luck Charlie,” “Fish Hooks, “Jessie,” and “Austin & Ally” plus the new Halloween DCOM “Girl Vs. Monster” staring Olivia Holt.
Disney’s official press release follows:
DISNEY CHANNEL CELEBRATES “MONSTOBER” WITH HAUNTING HALLOWEEN-THEMED EPISODES
– Sophomore Seasons of “Jessie” and “Austin & Ally” to Premiere –
– Halloween-themed Episodes of hit series “Gravity Falls,” “A.N.T. Farm,” “Good Luck Charlie,” “Fish Hooks, “Jessie” and “Austin & Ally” to Debut -
It’s the spookiest time of the year and Disney Channel is celebrating with “Monstober” – a bone-chilling month dedicated to Halloween-themed episodes, movies, games and new series premieres, beginning FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5. Haunting highlights include Halloween-themed season two premieres of “Jessie” and “Austin & Ally,” the premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie “Girl Vs. Monster,” the return of mutants in “A.N.T. Farm,” a fiendish trick-or-treating monster invading on “Gravity Falls,” baby Toby’s first Halloween in “Good Luck Charlie,” a creepy doll in “Fish Hooks,” a marathon of “My Babysitter’s a Vampire” and fan-favorite movies, including “Hocus Pocus,” “Twitches,” “Monsters, Inc” and more.
Beginning SEPTEMBER 28, fans can visit DisneyChannel.com/Halloween to go through the ultimate “monster-morphosis” by uploading a picture and using monster-themed assets to transform into a monster. A few lucky monster creations will be shown on Disney Channel. Additionally, with “Monster Mania Maze” at DisneyChannel.com/Halloween, fans can create a haunted house-themed maze and upload it to a monster gallery. “Each maze is themed to popular Disney Channel shows, including “Austin & Ally,” “Gravity Falls,” “Jessie” and “Phineas and Ferb.”
“Monstober” also brings two special games based on the Disney Channel Original Movie “Girl Vs. Monster.” In “Skylar’s Chilling Challenge,” players control Skylar as she uses a laser to capture monsters, while in “Skylar vs. Deimata,” fans assume the role of Skylar as she battles hordes of monsters. The site will also feature Halloween-themed episodes of hit series: “Gravity Falls,” “A.N.T Farm,” “Good Luck Charlie,” “Austin & Ally,” “Fish Hooks,” “Jessie” and “My Babysitter’s a Vampire.”
Following are the highlights:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5:
“A.N.T. FARM”
“mutA.N.T. Farm 2″ – Chyna Parks returns to the mutA.N.T. Program, where monsters like Chyna go to school with normal high school students. When Chyna soon develops a forbidden crush on a cute human boy named Brady, she pretends to be human in order to spend quality time with him. Things unravel when Lexi, who also has a crush on Brady, exposes Chyna’s mutant origin. Meanwhile, Olive clones herself to be in two places at once, but when her Igor-like assistant Violet accidentally lets the clone loose, it wreaks havoc on the school, in a new episode premiering 8:00-8:30 p.m. ET/PT.
“JESSIE” – SEASON TWO PREMIERE
“The Whining” – The Ross kids become concerned that history is repeating itself after a scary old doorman tells them a building legend about a nanny who did “something terrible” to the kids in her care on Halloween. Meanwhile, Jessie and Tony work together to crash an exclusive Halloween party so Jessie can give her short story to a famous magazine editor, in a new episode premiering 8:30-9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
“GRAVITY FALLS”
“Summerween” – It’s Gravity Falls’ version of Halloween in Summer with Jack-o-Melons and lots of trick-or-treating. Dipper and Mabel are excited to join in on the fun, but when Wendy casually mentions that trick-or-treating is for kids, Dipper’s whole outlook on the evening changes. The night gets even more complicated when a monster that Dipper accidentally insulted makes them fulfill his candy quota by night’s end or else he will eat them, in a new episode premiering 9:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m., ET/PT.
“FISH HOOKS”
“Unfinished Doll Business” – When Bea’s childhood doll resurfaces, Bea realizes how creepy the doll was and pawns it off on Milo and Oscar. But no matter what she does to try and rid herself of the doll, it keeps magically reappearing and haunting her, in a new episode premiering 9:30-9:45 p.m. ET/PT.
“Chicks Dig Vampires” – Albert has a crush on Esmargot and comes up with a plan to act and live like a vampire to win her affections. Unbeknownst to Albert however, Esmargot is a secret vampire slayer set out to rid the world of all vampires, in a new episode premiering 9:45-10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7:
“GOOD LUCK CHARLIE”
“Le Halloween” – Amy dresses up like a kangaroo for Halloween, complete with a baby pouch for Toby and Charlie, while Bob goes in his exterminator uniform, going by the name Captain Extermo. Amy thinks Bob’s costume is not spirited enough until she realizes she needs his help when a bat gets stuck in their home. Meanwhile, Teddy and Spencer try and celebrate their one-year anniversary, while Gabe gets tricked by Mrs. Dabney into attending a ceremony in honor of her charitable work, in a new episode premiering 8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT.
“AUSTIN & ALLY” – SEASON TWO PREMIERE
“Costumes & Courage” – Austin’s new record label owner, Jimmy Starr, invites him to perform at the Starr Records Halloween party, where he will perform a duet with famous musician to Ally’s new song. However, when Dez and Trish’s ghost-hunting mission goes awry, the musician is unable to perform and Ally steps in to save the day, in a new episode premiering 8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12:
“GIRL VS. MONSTER”
The adventure begins on Halloween as Skylar, a fearless teenager with a powerful singing voice, prepares for the ultimate Halloween bash with her best friends Henry and Sadie. However, the plan for Skylar to sing at the party – with rock band cutie Ryan Dean – is crushed when her parents make her stay home. But when she sneaks out of the house, she unknowingly unleashes a monster – Deimata – who is determined to change the fate of Skylar and her family forever. As Skylar’s world is turned upside down, she learns that her parents have been keeping a big secret – that she comes from a long line of monster hunters. Now it’s up to Skylar and her friends to channel their inner strength and conquer more than just this monster. “Girl Vs. Monster” premieres 8:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT.
It’s important to remember that paper letters are the key to our efforts, and events are spaced out so you have at least a week to prepare as many as you can. Please refer to our how to help section for addresses and more information.
Then on the day of the event, you can also send faxes, make phone calls, and use our email program at SDSmail.org.
Disney Channel September Highlights
September looks like a a good mix of all the usual shows with A.N.T. Farm, Austin & Ally, Fish Hooks, Good Luck Charlie, Gravity Falls, Jessie, My Babysitter’s a Vampire, and Phineas and Ferb. Strangely though, there isn’t a single new Shake It Up scheduled all month!
This has been a long time coming, but Lemonade Mouth’s Bridgit Mendler has finally made her first move into music. I assume that she’s realized that Good Luck Charlie won’t last forever. So if you haven’t already, be sure to watch Bridgit Mendler’s “Ready or Not” music video.
A little bit of good news for the Phil of the Future fans. No, we’re not finally getting that DCOM but at least Aly may be coming back to network TV. FOX has ordered a pilot for a new comedy staring Aly and AJ as exaggerated versions of themselves. Like I said, at least she’ll be back on TV.
Finally out of the house and into their first apartment, Aly and AJ’s exciting new lives are interrupted when their mother unexpectedly moves in with them. Breaking In co-creator Goldberg and Zeke and Luther co-creator Dearborn will write the script and executive produce with Happy Madison’s Doug Robinson. Aly and AJ Michalka will serve as co-producers.
Well, not quite everything but it sure feels that way! This is somewhat beyond the scope of Save Disney Shows, but given how Disney and Nick have historically watched the other for cues it is worth discussing these massive changes underway at Nick.
1) Bucket & Skinner – we have discussed this briefly before, but Nickelodeon set this show up to fail purposefully splitting the first season in half, airing some new episodes only a single time, and seemingly refusing to even air the rest of the season!
2) Victorious – Arguably Nick’s most popular show in a post iCarly era, Nick has announced that Victorious will not be picked up for a 4th season. 15 episodes remain and the series may live on in a way through the proposed Sam & Cat spin-off staring Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande.
3) How To Rock – The most shocking cancellation of them all. H2R is currently winding down it’s first (and sadly only) season with 9 unaired episodes left. This series had a lot of potential yet and starting to attract a serious and committed fanbase.
So why all the changes? H2R Executive Producer David Israel put it this way:
NIckelodeon [sic] is going through a transition right now. You already know that iCarly and Victorious are not coming back. Nickelodeon has many new shows in production and development that they believe will better suit their audience.
What can we do about it? Sadly, not very much. Time is not on our side with all three shows already out of production and unlike with the Phil of the Future campaign we don’t have the resources for a Nick campaign (let alone three) set up and ready to go. We will, however, encourage you all to tweet @NickelodeonTV with your comments and the Nick Girls Blog will be continuing to keep you informed of any future developments and actions you can take.
Kids Help Children Benefit
Speaking of Bucket & Skinner, several of the cast members and quite a few other Disney and Nick actors were in attendance at the 3rd annual Kids Help Children benefit for CHOC Children’s Hospital. Our own Webmaster Greg was also on hand at the event on behalf of SDS, DC Fans, and the Nick Girls Blog.
Attendees included Stefanie Scott (A.N.T. Farm), Sammi Hanratty (The Suite Life), Kenton Duty (Shake it Up), Ryan Ochoa (Pair of Kings), Dylan Riley Snyder (Kickin’ It), Mikey Reid (Victorious), Ashley Argota, Dillon Lane, and Tiffany Espensen (Bucket & Skinner).
You can read more and see all the photos, videos, and more on the Socal Disney Blog and our affiliated sites.
Allisyn Arm & Audrey Whitby’s Junior Derby Fundraiser
On a lighter note, did you guys know that So Random‘s Allisyn Arm and Audrey Whitby are in a Roller Derby League? The SFV Junior Derby held a fundraiser at the Audrey K boutique in Burbank, CA earlier this month and of course Allisyn and Audrey were there with the rest of their team mates to support the league. The girls were literally skating up and down the blocks selling raffle tickets! Naturally, we sent our SoCal field reporter Webmaster Greg out to check it out and to support the cause.
Can you believe it’s almost the end of August? And you know what that means, it’s time for the September DC highlights post.
We have a good mix of all the usual shows with ANT Farm, Good Luck Charlie, Jessie, Austin & Ally, Phineas and Ferb, Fish Hooks, and Gravity Falls. For some strange reason they’re also airing six new episodes of My Babysitter’s a Vampire this month! … and not a single new Shake it Up. Weird.
Disney is doing the “Fa-la-la-lidays” thing again this year with some new specials including the much anticipated Jessie / Austin & Ally crossover.
