March 2020 Programming Highlights for Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior

March 2020 Programming Highlights for Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior

March 2020 Programming Highlights
– All programming subject to change –

Sunday, March 1
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure “Plus Est En Vous”
(7:06-7:25 A.M. EST)
Rapunzel and her friends must take Corona back from Cassandra and confront the evil Zhan Tiri.
TV-Y7

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Raven’s Home “What About Your Friends?”
(8:00-8:25 P.M. EST)
Booker’s new friends pressure him to try vaping, but he turns them down and warns them about the dangers. They don’t listen and when Coach Spitz finds a vape pen, the boys all claim it belongs to Booker and he is suspended. While a disappointed Raven seeks to understand what’s going on with her son, Booker sets out to clear his name.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Disney Fam Jam “Gregorio & Dixon”
(8:25-8:48 P.M. EST)
Trevor Tordjman and Ariel Martin host the family dance competition as the Gregorio and Dixon families dance it out to become the “Disney Fam Jam” champion. Choreographer Phil Wright lends his expertise to help the two families prepare for their big dance performances.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Just Roll With It “The People vs. Blair Bennett”
(8:48-9:11 P.M. EST)
When Blair is accused of vandalism at school and put on trial in “student court,” Owen acts as her defense attorney while their best friend Ruth is assigned to the prosecution.
TV-Y7

Friday, March 6
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
BUNK’D “Whisper Toots”
(8:00-8:25 P.M. EST)
When Noah and Destiny notice Matteo sneaking off into the woods at night, they follow him and soon discover he is moonlighting at Miss Tilly’s Inn.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Gabby Duran & The Unsittables “Tailoring Swift”
(8:25-8:49 P.M. EST)
When Gabby gets a bad review from a babysitting client, she suspects they may be up to no good, but her reputation as a rule-breaker lends her no credit with Swift.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Owl House “Once Upon a Swap”
(8:49-9:12 P.M. EST)
A simple disagreement leads to a complex situation when Eda, King and Luz triple-down on a wager.
TV-Y7 FV

Sunday, March 8
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Raven’s Home “Adolessons”
(8:00-8:24 P.M. EDT)
Booker seeks guidance from Devon on the challenges of adolescence. Raven and Tess help Nia learn how to have fun when she receives her first failing grade in school.
*Guest starring Jonathan McDaniel as Devon Carter.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Disney Fam Jam “Green & Love”
(8:24-8:48 P.M. EDT)
Hosts Trevor Tordjman and Ariel Martin, along with choreographer Phil Wright, turn the spotlight on the Green and Love families while they show off their dance skills to compete for the $10,000 prize.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Just Roll With It “Byron & The Gator: The Far Side Of The World”
(8:48-9:11 P.M. EDT)
Rachel is excited to go on a family boating trip, but things don’t go as planned when a storm approaches and the boat runs out of fuel.
TV-Y7

Friday, March 13
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
T.O.T.S. “The Ultimate Easter Egg Hunt/A Chewy Challenge”
(10:00-10:30 A.M. EDT)
“The Ultimate Easter Egg Hunt” – Pip and Freddy’s next delivery gets mixed up with the other eggs for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
“A Chewy Challenge” – Pip and Freddy must deliver a baby beaver, who is chewing and gnawing on everything in sight.
TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
BUNK’D “My Fairy Lady”
(8:00-8:24 P.M. EDT)
Finn is not pleased when he finds out his mother’s boyfriend, Dave, is coming to visit Camp Kikiwaka.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Gabby Duran & The Unsittables “Warm, Thick, and Saucy”
(8:24-8:47 P.M. EDT)
When Gabby and Wesley accidentally cause a disaster during party prep for Luchacho’s 25th anniversary, they get banned and inadvertently let an alien lay eggs in the carnitas.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Owl House “Something Ventured, Someone Framed”
(8:47-9:11 P.M. EDT)
When Gus sneaks Luz into Hexside School to present at the Human Appreciation Society, Luz sees a side of the school she didn’t expect.
TV-Y7 FV

Sunday, March 15
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Raven’s Home “Close Shave”
(8:00-8:24 P.M. EDT)
When Booker shirks his responsibilities, helping Mr. Arthur at the local barbershop to attend a concert promoted by Chris Spring-Lake, Mr. Arthur recruits Raven to do her son’s work.
*Guest starring is Jaleel White as Chris Spring-Lake and Charles Robinson as Mr. Arthur.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Disney Fam Jam “Dorsey & Jones”
(8:24-8:47 P.M. EDT)
Grandparents and their grandchildren take to the “Disney Fam Jam” stage to let loose as choreographer Phil Wright helps the Dorsey and Jones families show off their dance moves.
TV-G

Friday, March 20
Original Series – Series Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Mira, Royal Detective “The Case of the Royal Scarf/The Case of the Missing Bicycle”
(11:00-11:25 A.M. EDT on Disney Channel/7:00-7:25 P.M. EDT on Disney Junior)
“The Case of the Royal Scarf” – When the special scarf Priya designed for the Queen goes missing, it’s up to Mira to help find it.
“The Case of the Missing Bicycle” – Mira must juggle babysitting her cousin and searching for a missing bike.
TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Mira, Royal Detective “Mystery at the Puppet Show/The Mystery of the New Kid”
(11:25-11:50 A.M. EDT on Disney Channel/7:25-7:50 P.M. EDT on Disney Junior)
“Mystery at the Puppet Show” – Mikku and Chikku go undercover as puppets so they can help Mira catch a pickpocket.
“The Mystery of the New Kid” – When a new kid in town is blamed for stealing an earring, Mira must figure out if he’s guilty.
TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
BUNK’D “Party Pooper”
(8:00-8:24 P.M. EDT)
Lou is invited to a conference for camp directors, where she has been asked to give a speech. She allows Destiny to come with her but soon regrets that decision.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Gabby Duran & The Unsittables “Enter the Dranis”
(8:24-9:11 P.M. EDT)
Gabby dismisses Principal Swift’s concern and accepts a babysitting gig with a special client on a vacation planet. Unfortunately, it looks like Swift was right to be concerned!
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Owl House “Escape of the Palisman”
(9:11-9:34 P.M. EDT)
When an adventure with Eda’s staff goes awry, Luz and her friends have to earn the staff back from a mysterious forest creature or lose it forever.
TV-Y7 FV

Sunday, March 22
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Raven’s Home “Hoop Streams”
(8:00-8:23 P.M. EDT)
When the school’s basketball team makes it to the National Championship, Tess rallies everyone to help her host a live telethon to raise funds for the team to travel.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Disney Fam Jam “Dixon & Santoro”
(8:23-8:47 P.M. EDT)
The Dixon and Santoro families have their eyes on the “Disney Fam Jam” trophy. Hosts Trevor Tordjman and Ariel Martin get the studio audience pumped while choreographer Phil Wright gets the families ready to take on the big stage.
TV-G

Monday, March 23
Original Series – Season Two Premiere on Disney Channel
Sydney to the Max “Father Of The Bribe”
(8:00-8:25 P.M. EDT)
Sydney is excited when she makes the school’s first girls fencing team. But when she learns her dad helped Coach Carlock, Sydney fears she may have gotten on the team for the wrong reason.
*Eric Allan Kramer guest stars as Coach Carlock.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Coop & Cami Ask the World “Would You Wrather Have a Snow Day?”
(8:25-8:50 P.M. EDT)
Cami goes to great lengths to try and persuade Principal Walker to call a snow day and cancel school, including enlisting their local weatherman Duke Thunders for help.
*Guest starring is Rick Chambers (KTLA News) as Duke Thunders, Kevin Daniels (“Modern Family”) as Principal Walker.
TV-G

Tuesday, March 24
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Sydney to the Max “Sister Pact”
(8:00-8:25 P.M. EDT)
Sydney and her friends make a pact to go to the dance together without dates. She finds herself in a pickle when Ned asks her to the dance. Max recalls his first school dance when Leo and his Mom gave him tips on how to ask a girl to be his date.
TV-G

Wednesday, March 25
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Sydney to the Max “Night Not at the Museum”
(8:00-8:25 P.M. EDT)
Max is fed up with Sydney missing her curfew multiple times and grounds her right before the one-night-only Pop-Up cake museum that all of her friends are attending.
TV-G

Thursday, March 26
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Sydney to the Max “Going The Green Mile”
(8:00-8:25 P.M. EDT)
In an effort to save the planet, Sydney and her friends stage a student protest to convince the cafeteria to go green. Back in the ’90s, Max and Leo fight to keep their school from getting rid of the junk food in the vending machines.
TV-G

Friday, March 27
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Mira, Royal Detective “The Case of the Dance Off Disaster/Mystery at the Camel Fair”
(11:00-11:30 A.M. EDT)
“The Case of the Dance Off Disaster” – Mira must figure out who is sabotaging performances at the dance competition.
*Danny Pudi (Disney’s “DuckTales”) guest stars as Sanjeev, the host of the competition.
“Mystery at the Camel Fair” – When decorations for Priya and Meena’s entry into the camel fair go missing, Mira must investigate.
TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Vampirina “Au Revoir Remy/The School Scare Fair”
(11:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. EDT)
“Au Revoir Remy” – Remy says “au revoir” to the Hauntley’s so he can become head chef at the Catacomb Café.
*Chris Sullivan (“This Is Us”) guest stars as Grogg, a visiting troll from Transylvania.
“The School Scare Fair” – Oxana adds a spooky flair to the school fair.
TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Sydney to the Max “Girls II Women”
(8:00-8:25 P.M. EDT)
Sydney gets her first period, and when she has an accident at school, she’s too upset and wants to sit out her bass solo at the school concert.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Coop & Cami Ask the World “Would You Wrather Turn 13”
(8:25-8:50 P.M. EDT)
When Coop and Fred mistakenly take the juice bar barista Jen for Ariana Grande, they invite her to Cami’s 13th birthday party, and she then tells everyone how excited she is to have her favorite singer at her party.
*Social Media Influencer Jami Alex guest stars as Jen.
TV-G

Sunday, March 29
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Raven’s Home “Slammed”
(8:00-8:24 P.M. EDT)
When Booker becomes responsible for choosing who will represent the class at the district poetry slam, Nia thinks she has a guaranteed spot on the team. Meanwhile, Raven and Chelsea start a DIY renovation on their new business space.
TV-G

Mira, Royal Detective: Lead Sheet & Fact Sheet

Mira, Royal Detective: Lead Sheet

“Mira, Royal Detective”

Disney Junior’s “Mira, Royal Detective” is an animated mystery-adventure series for preschoolers inspired by the cultures and customs of India. Set in the fictional land of Jalpur, the series follows the brave and resourceful Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen. Along with her friend Prince Neel, a talented inventor, creative cousin Priya, and comical mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku, Mira will stop at nothing to solve a case.

Each episode features two 11-minute stories spotlighting Mira as she utilizes critical thinking and deductive reasoning to help her family, friends and extended community. Whether it’s tracking down the culprit who stole the Queen’s crown or clearing the name of a falsely accused chicken, Mira believes that every case is important, no matter how big or small. She loves solving puzzles and has a gift for observation, which allows her to see situations from different perspectives.

Rooted in India’s vibrant heritage, each episode of “Mira, Royal Detective” weaves the country’s culture and customs into the storytelling. Shagorika Ghosh Perkins from IW Group serves as the series’ cultural consultant and consulting producer, weighing in on everything from costumes, music, food, and set design to specific holiday traditions and festivals.

Reflecting their importance in Indian culture, music and dance play an integral role in “Mira, Royal Detective.” Each episode features at least one original song and Mira’s signature recurring song, “We’re on the Case.” Both the songs and the underscore pair a variety of South Asian musical styles, including Bollywood, pop, classical, folk, fusion and more, with a classic Disney feel that will resonate with viewers of all ages around the world. The dance numbers also showcase the diversity of the culture, highlighting both northern and southern Indian styles, as well as big Bollywood routines.

Starring as the voice of Mira is Leela Ladnier. Freida Pinto voices the role of Queen Shanti; Hannah Simone is a young commoner named Pinky; Jameela Jamil is Mira’s Auntie Pushpa; Kal Penn and Utkarsh Ambudkar are mongooses Mikku and Chikku, respectively; and Aasif Mandvi is Mira’s father, Sahil. Rounding out the cast is Aparna Nancherla as Mira’s cousin Meena, Roshni Edwards as Mira’s cousin Priya, Kamran Lucas as Prince Neel, Karan Brar as Prince Veer, Karan Soni as Manjeet, Maulik Pancholy as Ranjeet, Sarita Choudhury as Great-Aunt Rupa, Sarayu Blue as the palace tailor and Parvesh Cheena and Sonal Shah as bandits, Manish and Poonam, respectively.

The recurring and guest voice cast for season one includes Kunal Nayyar (“The Big Bang Theory”) as Priya and Meena’s father, Naveen; Danny Pudi (Disney’s “DuckTales”) as Sanjeev, the owner of the town music shop; Iqbal Theba (“Glee”) as Detective Gupta, a former royal detective for the kingdom of Jalpur; Sunita Mani (“GLOW”) as Neeti and Preeti, Mikku and Chikku’s mongoose cousins; Karen David (“Fear the Walking Dead”) as dance teacher, Shilpa, owner of the Chai Shop, Ashima, and royal lady-in-waiting, Rubi; Rizwan Manji (“Perfect Harmony”) as town spice seller Mr. Khan and Dhruv’s dad Ajay Sharma; Hari Kondabolu (“Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell”) as vegetable cart vendor, Mr. Walia; Nardeep Khurmi (“Jane the Virgin”) as animal characters Bhanu (goat), Deputy Oosha (cow) and Raj (chicken), as well as Dhaba owner, Mr. Puri; Aarti Sequeira (“The Next Food Network Star”) as Chef Shobha; Avantika Vandanapu (Disney+ Original Series “Diary of a Future President”) as Ashima’s daughter, Kamala; Julian Zane (Disney’s “Doc McStuffins”) as Mira’s friend Dhruv; Brian George (“The Big Bang Theory”) as owner of the local art shop, Mr. Burman; Sakina Jaffrey (“House of Cards”) as Auntie Pushpa’s best friend, Mrs. Kapadia; and Madhur Jaffrey (“I Feel Bad”) as an elderly Auntie in town, Mrs. Chopra.

Emmy® Award-nominated Sascha Paladino (“Miles from Tomorrowland”) is executive producer of the series, which was developed by Becca Topol (“Elena of Avalor”), who also serves as story editor. Sue Perrotto and Dorothea Gerassimova (both of “Phineas and Ferb”) are supervising director and art director, respectively.

Emmy Award nominees Matthew Tishler (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”) and Jeannie Lurie (“The Muppets”) write and produce all of the original songs, and Amritha Vaz (“Miss India America”) serves as composer. Deepak Ramapriyan (“Basmati Blues”) is the music consultant on the series and also provides additional orchestration for the song arrangements. World-renowned musician Zakir Hussain plays tabla on the theme song.

Acclaimed Bollywood choreographer Nakul Dev Mahajan (“So You Think You Can Dance”) serves as the dance consultant and choreographer for the series.

“Mira, Royal Detective” is produced by Wild Canary in association with Disney Junior, with animation provided by Technicolor India. It carries a TV-Y parental guideline.

Mira, Royal Detective: Fact Sheet

FACT SHEET

Title:                                 “Mira, Royal Detective”

Network:                          Disney Junior

Original Premiere Date:    March 20, 2020, in the U.S. and India

Synopsis:                          Disney Junior’s “Mira, Royal Detective” is an animated mystery-adventure series for preschoolers inspired by the cultures and customs of India. Set in the fictional land of Jalpur, the series follows the brave and resourceful Mira, a commoner who is appointed to the role of royal detective by the Queen. Along with her friend Prince Neel, a talented inventor, creative cousin Priya, and comical mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku, Mira will stop at nothing to solve a case. Each episode features two 11-minute music- and dance-filled stories which showcase Mira utilizing critical thinking and deductive reasoning to help her family, friends and extended community.

Voice Cast:                       Leela Ladnier as Mira
                                         Freida Pinto as Queen Shanti
                                         Kal Penn as Mikku
                                         Utkarsh Ambudkar as Chikku
                                         Hannah Simone as Pinky
                                         Jameela Jamil as Auntie Pushpa
                                         Aasif Mandvi as Sahil
                                         Sarita Choudhury as Great-Aunt Rupa
                                         Aparna Nancherla as Meena
                                         Kamran Lucas as Prince Neel
                                         Roshni Edwards as Priya
                                         Karan Brar as Prince Veer
                                         Karan Soni as Manjeet
                                         Maulik Pancholy as Ranjeet
                                         Sarayu Blue as the palace tailor
                                         Parvesh Cheena as Manish
                                         Sonal Shah as Poonam
                                          
Recurring Guest
Voice Cast:                       Danny Pudi as Sanjeev
                                         Sakina Jaffrey as Mrs. Kapadia
                                         Sunita Mani as Neeti and Preeti
                                         Karen David as Shilpa, Ashima and Rubi
                                         Rizwan Manji as Mr. Khan and Ajay Sharma
                                         Nardeep Khurmi as Bhanu, Deputy Oosha, Raj and
                                         Mr. Puri
                                         Avantika Vandanpu as Kamala
                                         Julian Zane as Dhruv
                                             
Guest Voice Cast:              Kunal Nayyar as Naveen
                                         Iqbal Theba as Detective Gupta
                                         Hari Kondabolu as Mr. Walia
                                         Aarti Sequeira as Chef Shobha
                                         Brian George as Mr. Burman
                                         Madhur Jaffrey as Mrs. Chopra
                                        
Executive
Producer:                          Sascha Paladino

Developed By/
Story Editor:                     Becca Topol

Cultural Consultant/
Consulting Producer:        Shagorika Ghosh Perkins

Supervising Director:        Sue Perrotto

Art Director:                     Dorothea Gerassimova

Composer:                        Amritha Vaz

Songwriters:                     Matthew Tishler and Jeannie Lurie

Music Consultant/
Orchestrator:                    Deepak Ramapriyan

Dance Consultant/
Choreographer:                Nakul Dev Mahajan

Parental Guideline:           TV-Y

Production Company:        Wild Canary in association with Disney Junior, with animation provided by Technicolor India