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

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

January 2020 Programming Highlights
– All programming subject to change –

Saturday, Jan. 4
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney XD
Big Hero 6 The Series “Hiro The Villain“
(10:00-10:30 A.M. EST)
Momakase blackmails Hiro into helping her steal her family’s knives from Yama’s safe.
TV-Y7 FV

Sunday, Jan. 5
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney XD and Disney Channel
Star Wars Resistance “The Mutiny“
(6:00-6:30 P.M. EST on Disney XD/10:00-10:30 P.M. EST on Disney Channel)
Kragan buys a secret weapon to capture the Colossus and take over. When Synara discovers this plan, she tries to warn Kaz and crew, but it may be too late.
*Joe Manganiello (“Magic Mike”) and Daveed Diggs (Broadway’s “Hamilton”) guest star as Ax Tagrin and Norath Kev, respectively.
TV-Y7 FV

Friday, Jan. 10
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Rocketeer “X-Treme Hero/Hot on the Trail“
(11:00-11:30 A.M. EST)
“X-Treme Hero” – The Rocketeer introduces Tesh to his extreme sports idol, Xena Treme, after rescuing her during a snowboarding competition.
“Hot on the Trail” – Kit joins Tesh and his dad, with their Hughesville Trailbazer troop, on a hike to the famed Gemstone Firefall waterfall and must stop Laura and Harley from stealing the precious gemstone that lies within.
*Rahul Kohli (“iZombie”) guest stars as Tesh’s dad, Mr. Cheena. Ian Chen (ABC‘s “Fresh off the Boat”), Maria Bamford (“Arrested Development”) and Kari Wahlgren (“DC Superhero Girls”) recur as Logan, Laura and Harley, respectively.
TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Fancy Nancy “Nancy’s Parfait Birthday/Nancy Finds a Rainbow”
(1:00-1:30 P.M. EST)
“Nancy’s Parfait Birthday” – Nancy wants to have the perfect birthday party, but things don’t go as planned.
“Nancy Finds a Rainbow” – Nancy desperately tries to see her first rainbow.
TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Elena of Avalor “The Birthday Cruise”
(1:30-2:00 P.M. EST)
Elena throws a birthday party for Princess Chloe aboard the royal sailboat, but things go awry when they wash ashore a magical isle inhabited by a cursed sea nymph.
*Sofia Carson (Disney Channel’s “Descendants” franchise) guest stars as Maliga. Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), Jamie-Lynn Sigler (“The Sopranos”) and Chrissie Fit (“Pitch Perfect”) return as Princess Chloe, Princess Rebeca and Princess Valentina, respectively.
TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
BUNK’D “Cramped Champions”
(8:00-8:24 P.M. EST)
The pool at Camp Champion floods the grounds leaving Barb and her campers camp-less. Lou invites Barb and her kids to stay at Kikiwaka for a week but immediately regrets it.
*Raini Rodriguez (“Austin & Ally”) guest stars as Barb.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Gabby Duran & The Unsittables “Sky’s First Youth Overnight Sleeping Event“
(8:24-8:46 P.M. EST)
Gabby treats Sky to the most epic teen sleepover ever. That is until Sky’s dad shows up!
TV-G

Original Series – SERIES PREMIERE on Disney Channel
The Owl House “A Lying Witch and a Warden“
(8:46-9:10 P.M. EST)
Luz, a self-assured teenage girl, accidentally stumbles upon a portal to a magical world where she befriends a rebellious witch, Eda, and an adorably tiny warrior, King. In order to get home, Luz must help them with a mission.
TV-G

Saturday, Jan. 11
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Big City Greens “Impopstar/Football Camp”
(9:30-10:00 A.M. EST)
“Impopstar” – Cricket is mistaken for a tween pop star and exploits the situation for all the perks of fame.
“Football Camp” – Remy and Cricket attend football camp in an attempt to impress Remy’s Dad.
*Colton Dunn (“Superstore”) and Danny Trejo (“Machete”) return as Russell Remington and Vasquez, respectively.
TV-Y7

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney XD
Big Hero 6 The Series “Portal Enemy“
(10:00-10:30 A.M. EST)
Megan confronts Hiro about being a vigilante and threatens to tell Chief Cruz the truth.
*Jessica Paré (“Mad Men”) guest stars as circus acrobat and physicist, Sirque.
TV-Y7 FV

Sunday, Jan. 12
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure “Pascal’s Dragon”
(7:05-7:28 A.M. EST)
When Pascal befriends a baby dragon, he must decide between his new friend and the safety of Corona.
TV-Y7

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney XD and Disney Channel
Star Wars Resistance “The New World“
(6:00-6:30 P.M. EST on Disney XD/10:00-10:30 P.M. EST on Disney Channel)
Doza takes the Colossus to a hidden world on the outer rim, only to find it’s inhabited by beings who don’t like them.
TV-Y7 FV

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney XD and Disney Channel
Star Wars Resistance “No Place Safe“
(6:30-7:00 P.M. EST on Disney XD/10:30-11:00 P.M. EST on Disney Channel)
Kaz decides to join up with Poe and the Resistance, but things go awry when he discovers the First Order has located the Colossus.
*Lucy Lawless (“Ash vs Evil Dead”) guest stars as Aeosian Queen.
TV-Y7 FV

Friday, Jan. 17
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Vampirina “The Great Esmeralda/Frog’s Breath“
(10:00-10:30 A.M. EST)
“The Great Esmeralda” – Vee gets a reading from The Great Esmeralda saying that she will lose one of her friends, so she sets out to make sure her fortune doesn’t come true.
*Rachel Bloom (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) guest stars as the infamous fortune teller, Esmeralda.
“Frog’s Breath” – Vee accidentally turns herself into a frog when she tries practicing a potion from the advanced section of her magic book.
TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Rocketeer “Valerie the Valkyrie/Follow that Bulldog“
(11:00-11:30 A.M. EST)
“Valerie the Valkyrie” – Feeling that the Rocketeer is stealing her thunder, Valerie creates her own superhero identity, The Valkyrie.
*Navia Robinson (Disney Channel’s “Raven’s Home”) returns as Valerie.
“Follow that Bulldog” – The Cast-Iron Chef attempts to steal Kit’s family cookbook from the Bulldog Café.
*Ted Allen (“Chopped“) guest stars as Cast-Iron Chef.
TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
BUNK’D “A Tale of Two Stackers”
(8:00-8:24 P.M. EST)
When Lou discovers the diary of the camp founder, Jedediah Swearengen, she is shocked to learn that her hero was a traitor! It’s up to Destiny and Ava to snap Lou out of her funk.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Gabby Duran & The Unsittables “Wesley Jr.“
(8:24-8:46 P.M. EST)
Gabby is shocked to discover that Wesley has been recording information in his journal about all of the aliens he and Gabby have been babysitting.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Owl House “Witches Before Wizards“
(8:46-9:08 P.M. EST)
An ancient wizard gives Luz a map for a mystical quest.
TV-G

Saturday, Jan. 18
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Big City Greens “Heat Beaters/Bill-iever”
(9:30-10:00 A.M. EST)
“Heat Beaters” – Cricket and Remy play a contentious game of “H-O-R-S-E” on the hottest day of the year.
*NBA All-Star Karl Anthony Towns guest stars as Wizard Williams and Ricky Stork. Wendi McLendon-Covey (ABC’s “The Goldbergs”) returns as Nancy Green.
“Bill-iever” – In order to avoid punishment, Cricket must make his dad believe in aliens.
TV-Y7

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney XD
Big Hero 6 The Series “Fred the Fugitive“
(10:00-10:30 A.M. EST)
Fred’s invisibility function on his suit glitches during patrol.
TV-Y7 FV

Sunday, Jan. 19
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney XD and Disney Channel
Star Wars Resistance “Rebuilding the Resistance“
(6:00-6:30 P.M. EST on Disney XD/10:00-10:30 P.M. EST on Disney Channel)
Resistance recruits need an escort getting off of Dantooine, but, unfortunately, Tam is assigned to destroy the recruits.
*Daveed Diggs (Broadway’s “Hamilton”) and Lucy Lawless (“Ash vs Evil Dead”) return as Norath Kev and Aeosian Queen, respectively.
TV-Y7 FV

Friday, Jan. 24
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
T.O.T.S. “The Valentine Spirit/Shell Games“
(10:00-10:30 A.M. EST)
“The Valentine Spirit” – Freddy and Pip rush to deliver Valentines to the babies they’ve delivered to make it back in time for the Valentine’s Day Party.
“Shell Games” – Freddy, Pip and K.C. try to get a shy turtle out of her shell.
TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Rocketeer “Recipe for Disaster/The Critter Gang“
(11:00-11:30 A.M. EST)
“Recipe for Disaster” – When Kit and Sareena refuse to expose the secret ingredients in their renowned family recipes, Cast-Iron Chef tries to steal them.
*Ted Allen (“Chopped) returns as Cast-Iron Chef.
“The Critter Gang” – Kit investigates a string of robberies across Hughesville that seem to be committed by wild animals.
TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
BUNK’D “Whatever Floats Your Goat Boat”
(8:00-8:24 P.M. EST)
Lou discovers that Mayor Higgins, who is up for reelection, is actually a goat! Lou decides to run against him with a sloth named Mrs. Fuzzybelly.
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Gabby Duran & The Unsittables “The Note“
(8:24-8:46 P.M. EST)
Gabby receives an anonymous note declaring, “I know about the aliens.” Before Gabby and Wesley can figure out who sent the note, they get a follow-up message with an ultimatum!
TV-G

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Owl House “I Was a Teenage Abomination“
(8:46-9:08 P.M. EST)
Luz sneaks into the local magic school to help a friend and makes a new enemy in the process.
*Tati Gabrielle (“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”) guest stars as Willow, Mae Whitman (“The DUFF”) guest stars as Amity and Issac Ryan Brown (Disney Channel’s “Raven’s Home”) guest stars as Gus.
TV-G

Saturday, Jan. 25
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Big City Greens “Shark Objects/Dream Weaver”
(9:30-10:00 A.M. EST)
“Shark Objects” – When the Greens try to spend an eventful day at the beach, Cricket tries to prank the beach-goers.
*Rhys Darby (“Flight of the Conchords”) guest stars as Life Guard and Wendi McLendon-Covey (ABC’s “The Goldbergs”) returns as Nancy Green.
“Dream Weaver” – Cricket discovers he can influence the family’s dreams to disastrous real-life results.
TV-Y7

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney XD
Big Hero 6 The Series “Major Blast“
(10:00-10:30 A.M. EST)
A new villain, Major Blast, appears in the city and targets Fred.
TV-Y7 FV

Sunday, Jan. 26
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure “Cassandra’s Revenge”
(7:05-7:50 A.M. EST)
When Rapunzel feels ready to settle down and begin living a normal life, Cassandra returns to Corona with a score to settle.
TV-Y7

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney XD and Disney Channel
Star Wars Resistance “The Escape“
(6:00-7:00 P.M. EST on Disney XD/10:00-11:00 P.M. EST on Disney Channel)
Kaz and Yeager attempt to rescue Tam from the First Order while trying to evade capture on a Star Destroyer. Meanwhile, the Colossus is in trouble and faces an impossible choice.
TV-Y7 FV

Friday, Jan. 31
Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Fancy Nancy “Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet/Operation: Fix Marabelle!”
(1:00-1:30 P.M. EST)
“Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet” – Nancy gets jealous when Bree gets the part she was hoping to play.
“Operation: Fix Marabelle!” – Nancy discovers she’s an exceptional doll surgeon who stays calm under pressure.
TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Owl House “The Intruder“
(8:46-9:08 P.M. EST)
Luz and King must defend The Owl House from a mysterious intruder.
TV-G

October 2019 Programming Highlights for Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior

October 2019 Programming Highlights for Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior

October 2019 Programming Highlights

– All programming subject to change –

Friday, Oct. 4

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel

Vampirina “Trick or Treaters/Play It Again, Vee“

(11:00-11:30 A.M. EDT)

“Trick or Treaters” – Vampirina is excited to go trick or treating with her friends for the first time.

“Play It Again, Vee” – After Vampirina’s diorama project is destroyed, Demi casts a time loop spell to prevent it from happening again.

TV-Y

Original Series – Season Two Premiere on Disney Channel

Fancy Nancy “The Return of Dudley/Nancy Quits the Clancy’s”

(11:30 A.M. -12:00 P.M. EDT)

“The Return of Dudley“ – Nancy accidentally becomes Freddy‘s new best friend when JoJo ditches him for her imaginary friend.

“Nancy Quits the Clancy’s“ – Yearning freedom, Nancy decides to live on her own in the playhouse.

TV-Y

Original Series – Live Episode Premiere on Disney Channel

Just Roll With It “Just Roll With It: You Decide LIVE!“

(9:00-10:00 P.M. EDT/6:00-7:00 P.M. PDT)

Issac Ryan Brown, Ruby Rose Turner and Ruth Righi host the live Halloween-themed special, which will let viewers nationwide join the studio audience in the fun of determining plot twists in real-time as they watch along and vote in DisneyNOW—and, as they do in each episode, the talented cast will improvise and just roll with it … live!

*Guest starring is Raven-Symoné (“Raven’s Home”) and Miranda May (“BUNK’D”).

TV-Y7

Original Short – Premiere on Disney Channel

“Wicked Woods: A Descendants Halloween Story”

(10:00-10:05 P.M. EDT/7:00-7:05 P.M. PDT)

This stop-motion animated short will feature “Descendants” dolls—Mal, Evie, Carlos, Jay, Uma and Audrey, voiced by Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, China Anne McClain and Sarah Jeffery, respectively—as they have a surprise encounter with the infamous Headless Horseman.

TV-G

Saturday, Oct. 5

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel

BUNK‘D “In Your Wildest Screams“

(10:00-10:30 A.M. EDT)

Gwen warns everyone that her dream effigy doll, Cuddles, can cause nightmares. The others laugh, but it doesn’t take long to realize Cuddles’ true power.

TV-G

Original Series – Season Two Premiere on Disney Channel

Coop & Cami Ask the World “Would You Wrather Catch an Evil Bunny?“

(10:30-11:00 A.M. EDT)

Coop and Cami discover someone close to them is leaking their ideas to a rival streaming channel. Family and friendships are tested when they set out to find the culprit.

*Trinitee Stokes (“K.C. Undercover”) guest stars as Neve.

TV-G

Sunday, Oct. 6

Original Series – Season Two Premiere on Disney XD and Disney Channel

Star Wars Resistance “Into the Unknown“

(6:00-6:30 P.M. EDT on Disney XD/10:00-10:30 P.M. EDT on Disney Channel)

After being launched into space by Kaz and crew, the Colossus encounters engineering problems, which are made worse by a mysterious stowaway.

*Jim Rash (“Community”) and Bobby Moynihan (“Saturday Night Live”) return as Flix and Orka, respectively.

TV-Y7 FV

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney XD

Marvel’s Spider-Man “Cloak and Dagger“

(9:30-10:00 P.M. EDT)

When a new criminal duo, Cloak and Dagger, emerge at Midtown High with the plan to take revenge against Midtown’s benefactor Tiberius Stone and his company Alchemax, Superior Spider-Man must take them down and protect the school.

*Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph (Freeform’s “Cloak and Dagger”) guest star as Cloak and Dagger, respectively.

TV-Y7 FV

Monday, Oct. 7

Original Series – Season Three Premiere on Disney Channel

Elena of Avalor “Sister of Invention“

(12:30-1:00 P.M. EDT)

Isabel tries to prove she‘s old enough to join Elena and her team when they set off on a mission to track down escaped villains Ash and Carla.

*Tony Shalhoub (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) guest stars as Zopilote, a powerful shape-shifting sorcerer.

TV-Y

Original Series – Season Three Premiere on Disney Channel

Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure “Rapunzel’s Return“

(1:00-2:00 P.M. EDT)

After learning the reason behind Cassandra‘s betrayal, Rapunzel returns to Corona only to find it taken over by one of her most dangerous enemies.

TV-Y7 FV

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney XD

Player Select “Just Get Over It“

(8:00-8:30 P.M. EDT)

DanTDM and friends try not to rage quit while playing one of the hardest games in the world.

TV-PG

Tuesday, Oct. 8

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel

Elena of Avalor “To Save a Sunbird“

(12:30-1:00 P.M. EDT)

After Elena discovers that Hool used up her life force to repair her scepter, she risks everything to save her friend.

*Whoopi Goldberg (“The View”), Cloris Leachman (“The Last Picture Show”) and Tony Plana (“Ugly Betty”) return as sunbirds, Lama, Hool and Qapa, respectively. Kate Micucci (“DuckTales”) guest stars as Young Hool.

TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney XD

Player Select “All Aboard the Snakeybus“

(8:00-8:30 P.M. EDT)

Jacksepticeye cruises around Miami in the Snakeybus, Pokimane goes for her first victory in Brawl Stars, and Markiplier takes his son for a wild ride in Guts N Glory.

TV-PG

Wednesday, Oct. 9

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel

Elena of Avalor “Father-in-Chief“

Fancy Nancy: Season 2 Fact Sheet & Lead Sheet

Fancy Nancy: Season 2 Fact Sheet

FACT SHEET

Title:                                 “Fancy Nancy”

Network:                          Disney Junior and in the DisneyNOW app

Original Premiere:            July 13, 2018
                                        
Parental Guideline:           TV-Y

Synopsis:                          Disney Junior’s animated family comedy “Fancy Nancy” follows six-year-old Nancy, a high-spirited young girl whose imagination and enthusiasm transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary—from her vast vocabulary to her creative attire. Nancy uses ingenuity and resourcefulness to exemplify that even if life doesn’t always go as planned, it’s important to make the most of each day and encourage others to do the same.

Voice Cast:                       Mia Sinclair Jenness as Nancy Clancy
                                         Alyson Hannigan as Claire Clancy
                                         Rob Riggle as Doug Clancy
                                         Spencer Moss as JoJo Clancy

Recurring
Voice Cast:                       Christine Baranski as Mrs. Devine
George Wendt as Grandpa Clancy
John Ratzenberger as Poppy
Tatyana Ali as Mrs. James
                                         Kal Penn as Mr. Singh
                                        
Executive Producer/
Director:                           Jamie Mitchell

Series Developer/
Co-Producer/
Story Editor:                     Krista Tucker

Songwriter/Music
Producer:                          Matthew Tishler

Composer:                        TJ Hill

Production Company:        Disney Television Animation

Fancy Nancy: Season 2 Lead Sheet

“Fancy Nancy”

Based on the New York Times bestselling book series, Disney Junior’s animated family comedy “Fancy Nancy” follows six-year-old Nancy Clancy, a high-spirited young girl whose imagination and enthusiasm transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary—from her vast vocabulary to her creative attire.

Geared towards kids ages 2-7, each episode features two 11-minute humorous and heartfelt stories that showcase themes of self-expression, originality and love of family. Young viewers are introduced to the problem-solving power of imagination through the relatable, imperfect Nancy and the comical situations she gets herself into.

A creator and true optimist, Nancy is unapologetically herself and holds a steadfast vision of what she expects in the world. Her unwavering belief that she can accomplish her grand ideas encourages those around her to pursue all types of adventures. With help from her sensible best friend Bree, Nancy uses ingenuity and resourcefulness to exemplify that even if life doesn’t always go as planned, it’s important to make the most of each day and encourage others to do the same.

Nancy demonstrates a love of language and invites young viewers to expand their vocabulary by learning French or, in her mind, “fancy ways” to say everyday words. Music also plays an important role in the series, with almost every episode featuring new original songs showcasing a variety of musical styles ranging from pop and jazz to big band, classical and swing. The theme song, “Add a Little Fancy,” is written and produced by Matthew Tishler (“Austin and Ally,” “Teen Beach 2”) and the original underscore is composed by TJ Hill.

Nancy’s family consists of her parents, Claire and Doug Clancy, a united team whose parenting style focuses on empowering their children to think for themselves and draw their own conclusions; three-year-old sister JoJo, who is always eager to take part in whatever Nancy is doing; and Frenchy, the family’s pet dog who adores Nancy. In addition to her tight-knit family, Nancy’s neighbor, Mrs. Devine, serves as a mentor to Nancy in all things fancy.

The “Fancy Nancy” voice cast includes Mia Sinclair Jenness (“Matilda”) as Nancy Clancy, Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met Your Mother”) as Claire Clancy, Rob Riggle (ABC’s “Modern Family”) as Doug Clancy, Christine Baranski (“The Good Fight”) as Mrs. Devine, George Wendt and John Ratzenberger (both from “Cheers”) as Grandpa Clancy and Poppy, Dana Heath as Nancy’s best friend Bree, Tatyana Ali (“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”) as Bree’s mom, Kal Penn (ABC’s “Designated Survivor”) as Mr. Singh, Ian Chen (ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat”) as Nancy’s cousin Jonathan and Spencer Moss as Nancy’s younger sister JoJo.

The series is executive produced and directed by Emmy® Award-nominated Jamie Mitchell (Disney Junior’s “Sofia the First”) and developed, co-produced and story edited by Emmy Award-nominated Krista Tucker (Disney Junior’s “Sheriff Callie’s Wild West”). Matthew Tishler serves as songwriter and music producer and TJ Hill is composer. The series is produced by Disney Television Animation and carries a TV-Y parental guideline.