Disney Channel September 2013 Programming Highlights
via Disney Channel press materials:
Sunday, September 1
8:30 p.m. Austin & Ally “Family & Feuds”
When Austin, Ally and Trish join Dez at a birthday celebration for his younger sister, they are surprised to learn that her new boyfriend is Dez’s nemesis Chuck. In an effort to end the longstanding grudge, the gang devises a plan to make both Dez and Chuck think they are in the middle of a zombie apocalypse and must work together as a team to survive.
Friday, September 13
8 p.m. Jessie “G.I. Jessie” (Season Finale)
Jessie returns to Texas with the Ross kids in tow excited to show them the military base where she was raised and introduce them to her father – only to learn the surprising news that her dad is engaged to be married to Col. Beverly Shannon, the mother of her high school rival.
Guest starring Molly Shannon as Col. Beverly Shannon, Kate Flannery as Corporal Cookie and James Patrick Stuart as Lt. Colonel John Wayne “J.W.” Prescott
9 p.m. Wander Over Yonder “The Greatest/”The Egg” (Series Premiere)
“The Greatest” – Lord Hater sets out to control and win everything in the universe, including conquering The Binglebops and their planet, but his plans are soon diverted when he finds himself accepting Wander’s series of challenges to prove once and for all that he truly is the greatest in the entire galaxy.
“The Egg” – Wander and Sylvia try to soften the heart of a ferocious flying dragon by reuniting it with its lost egg, but it’s Sylvia who ends up needing a lesson or two on being gentle and nurturing.
9:30 p.m. Phineas and Ferb “Thanks But No Thanks”
After learning about Monty and Vanessa’s secret relationship, Carl bribes Monty into helping him get some much needed acknowledgement from Monogram. Meanwhile, Candace is ecstatic when she discovers that her neighbor Peggy McGee has witnessed all of Phineas and Ferb’s summer antics and is happy to tell Mom about them.
Guest starring Gordon Ramsay as Chef and Goldie Hawn as Peggy McGee
Sunday, September 15
7:30 p.m. Good Luck Charlie “Bug Prom”
Bob convinces Amy to join him for the Denver Pest Control Association’s annual dinner and dance, while Beau decides to invite Teddy to be his date at the same event. Meanwhile, Gabe scores tickets to the first showing of the hottest new movie in town for his upcoming date. But when his date cancels, Mrs. Dabney offers to step in and take her place.
Guest starring Luke Benward as Beau
8 p.m. Liv and Maddie “Team-A-Rooney” (Series Premiere)
Maddie is named captain of the girls’ basketball team just as the school principal announces he is cutting funding for the program. Meanwhile, Parker and Joey have to find tarantulas that escaped after Parker brought them home from school, before their parents find out.
Guest starring Larry Miller as Principal Fickman
8:30 p.m. Austin & Ally “Moon Week & Mentors”
Austin and Ally are asked to be celebrity judges on a singing competition show that is celebrating “Austin Moon Week.” Ally takes a contestant under her wing that reminds her of her former, shy self and she and Austin work to make the girl a top contender. Meanwhile, Trish and Dez try and create the most impressive fan signs in an effort to be seen on TV.
**Features a performance by Radio Disney’s NBT Winners, Chloe and Halle**
9 p.m. Shake It Up “Stress It Up”
When CeCe gets picked to perform a song she wrote on “Shake It Up Chicago,” she decides to stop talking all week in order to preserve her voice. Meanwhile, Rocky finally stretches herself too thin at school when she decides she should also add a sport to look good for college applications.
Friday, September 20
8 p.m. A.N.T. Farm “product misplacemANT”
Chyna accidentally loses the Z phone prototype and she must get it back before Grundy finds out. Meanwhile, Lexi pursues Seth the zoology prodigy to be her boyfriend.
8:30 p.m. Dog With A Blog “Too Short” (Season Premiere)
It’s the first day of school and Avery’s classmates have had growth spurts over the summer, leaving her feeling insecure. Meanwhile, still dealing with the consequences of last year’s bad grades, Tyler must reveal to the entire school the shorter haircut he got as part of a deal with his parents, and Chloe pressures Ellen about her lunchbox contents which she believes will define her social status at school.
9 p.m. Wander Over Yonder “The Fugitives”
Wander and Sylvia have become fugitives on a distant planet ruled by Lord Hater, but just as fast as Sylvia can concoct their escape plans, Wander inadvertently keeps foiling them by helping strangers in need.
9:15 p.m. Phineas and Ferb “Troy Story”
Inspired by Candace’s book club selection, “The Illiad,” the boys reenact the Trojan War — but with a Phineas and Ferb twist. Meanwhile, Perry discovers that Doofenshmirtz has a major problem with throwing things away so he helps him find his De-Clutter-Inator.
Guest starring Leah Remini as Doreen
9:30 p.m. Fish Hooks “Labor of Love”
Mr. Baldwin wants to propose to Ms. Lips, but she’s leaving on vacation to Flip Flop Island for the summer, so the kids come up with the perfect excuse to follow her — field trip!
Sunday, September 22
7:30 p.m. Good Luck Charlie “Weekend in Vegas”
Ivy tricks Teddy into joining her family on a road trip to Las Vegas…New Mexico. Meanwhile, Amy’s feelings are hurt after she discovers Gabe has secretly been playing little league so she wouldn’t embarrass him. Also, Bert Doogan and Mrs. Dobbs announce to Bob and PJ that they are getting married and would like the wedding to take place at the Duncan home, where their love was born.
Guest Starring Luke Benward as Beau
8 p.m. Liv and Maddie “Sleep-A-Rooney”
After Liv realizes just how much Parker has grown up while she was away, she volunteers to supervise his sleepover in hopes of reconnecting with him. But when all her activities backfire and start to embarrass Parker in front of his friends, Liv has to up her game in order to impress her little brother. Meanwhile, Maddie and Willow work on a school project, and Joey and Pete go on a road trip to the Pastrami Palace that leads to a wild night of fun.
8:30 p.m. Austin & Ally “Real Life & Reel Life”
When Dez and Trish decide to make a movie about Austin and Ally, they bring up unknown issues in Austin & Ally’s musical partnership that strain the duo’s current friendship. Trish and Dez are left to bring Austin and Ally back together as a team while still finishing their movie.
Friday, September 27
8 p.m. A.N.T. Farm “uncanny resemblANTs”
Chyna promises Zoltan that she will keep an eye on the unpredictable Madam Goo Goo to make sure she doesn’t disappear before performing a new song at his charity function. Meanwhile, Lexi finds out her beauty score from a famous mathematician.
8:30 p.m. Dog With A Blog “Good Girl Gone Bad”
Avery tries to prove she has edge after discovering her friends excluded her from “ditch day” because they thought she wasn’t rebellious. Meanwhile, Tyler tries to impress Chloe’s friend and Bennett tries to find a use for all of the things he is storing in the garage after Ellen tells him he needs to clean it out.
9 p.m. Wander Over Yonder “The Good Deed”
When a series of Wander’s good deeds backfire, the free-spirited nomad sets out to make everything right.
9:15 p.m. Fish Hooks “Assignment: Babies”
Weary from his new duties as a father, Mr. Baldwin hands his babies out to the class to help babysit for the week. But after being paired together, Oscar and Bea quickly realize temporary parenthood may tear them apart.
Sunday, September 29
8 p.m. Liv and Maddie “Steal-A-Rooney”
After Liv has a difficult time making friends at school, Maddie steps in to help. However, when Liv discovers she was set up and didn’t make her new friend on her own, she ignores Maddie’s warnings and instead befriends a girl known for causing trouble. Meanwhile, Joey is miserable at the new job he has accepted in order to pay back his parents for a hi-tech cell phone.
8:30 p.m. Austin & Ally “Fresh Starts & Farewells” (Season Finale)
Ally, Trish and Dez prepare to join Austin on his first national tour. However, after performing as his opening act in Miami, Ally receives an offer to help launch her own music career and is faced with the difficult decision of staying behind or joining her friends on tour.
9 p.m. Shake It Up “Loyal It Up”
Gary Wilde returns to announce he is hosting a new dance show – “Dance Factor” – and he wants CeCe, Rocky and Tinka to join the program. Meanwhile, Deuce and Flynn panic after learning their favorite snack has been discontinued.