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The Electric Company

Website:	http://pbskids.org/electriccompany/
Next Airing:	Mon, May 27th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD

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Like the original "The Electric Company," the new "The Electric Company" draws from pop culture --- music, comedy, technology and celebrities --- to create a playful, hip, multi-media experience. The series includes many modular elements -- sketches, animations and songs -- that will serve a scaffolded phonics curriculum that extends beyond decoding and connected text to reflect new insights into how best to help struggling readers.

Episodes:

• Out to Launch

  When Francine calls Hector a liar on a neighborhood billboard, The Electric Company has to work together to help clear Hector's name.

  Next Airing:	Mon, May 27th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	7/23/2012 to 7/22/2013

• Scent of a Human

  On the day he is supposed to star in his own rap video, Hector is hypnotized into thinking he's a dog. Can The Electric Company train Hector to use his human instincts, or will he have to rap with a doggie brain?

  Next Airing:	Tue, May 28th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	6/21/2012 to 6/20/2013

• Lights, Camera, Beetles

  Jessica and Hector plan to surprise their cousin with a bug zoo for his birthday party. When Francine steals the prized rhino beetle, it's up to the Electric Company to get it back in time to save the party.

  Next Airing:	Wed, May 29th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	6/22/2012 to 6/21/2013

• Wiki Wiki Walter

  Hector challenges Manny to find a beatboxer better than Shock. Shock panics! After his last beatboxing competition with his best friend WikiWiki Walter, their friendship was ruined! When Manny finds a competitor who turns out to be Shock's old beatboxing pal, Wiki, and with Doug E. Fresh as the beatboxing judge, the competition gets a little more interesting.

  Next Airing:	Thu, May 30th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	8/16/2012 to 8/15/2013

• The Great Compromise

  The Electric Company and the Pranksters have to work together to preserve their ability to use their special powers in the neighborhood.

  Next Airing:	Fri, May 31st, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	7/18/2012 to 7/17/2013

• Skills

  Keith is invited to join the Electric Company, but before he can take the oath, Francine swoops in and steals his special skill. Can the Electric Company help him get it back, or will Keith be powerless forever?

  Next Airing:	Tue, Jun 4th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	6/20/2012 to 6/19/2013

• Goodnight Robot

  The Electric Company circulates a petition to save a famous literary landmark from destruction.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jun 5th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	9/24/2012 to 9/23/2013

• Franscent

  Francine ruins both her science project and Lisa's. The two rivals need find a way to work together on a new project or they'll both fail.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jun 6th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	8/13/2012 to 8/12/2013

• Wordball Games

  Right before the yearly Wordball Games, the neighborhood Olympics, Hector sprains his ankle. With Hector unable to compete, The Electric Company does not have enough players to participate against the four Pranksters! But when Manny also gets hurt, the numbers are even once again. Now the question is, can Marcus handle Hector's event the Word Obstacle course?

  Next Airing:	Fri, Jun 7th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	8/2/2012 to 8/1/2013

• The Limerick Slam

  Jessica and Manny compete in the annual Limerick Slam.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Jun 10th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	7/9/2012 to 7/8/2013

• Fromage Here to Eternity

  Lisa is chosen to write a story on Skeleckian cheese-making for the school paper, but Annie is determined to scoop her.

  Next Airing:	Tue, Jun 11th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	7/10/2012 to 7/9/2013

• Electric Accompany

  Annie hypnotizes Keith to sing an annoying jingle. The Electric Company needs to cure Keith in time for him to perform the song he wrote for his dad's birthday.

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jun 12th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	7/11/2012 to 7/10/2013

• Shrink, Shrank, Shrunk!

  Manny has borrowed the Skeleckian Shrinkanator 3002, an invention with the power to shrink anything down to a very small size. When Marcus and Jessica accidentally get shrunk, The Electric Company has to get the Shrinkinator back from Manny to get them back to normal size! This becomes even more difficult when Manny shrinks himself and is nowhere to be found.

  Next Airing:	Mon, Jun 17th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	7/2/2012 to 7/1/2013

• The Wordball Is My Oyster

  Lisa gets a case of stage fright when she's cast as the lead in Hector's play. Can Lisa overcome her fears in time to save the play, or will she have to give her part to Annie?

  Next Airing:	Tue, Jun 18th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	6/25/2012 to 6/24/2013

• War of the Words

  When Hector is chosen to give a presentation on stamina to Jessica and Keith's health class, the pranksters work overtime to keep Hector from getting some much needed rest. Will Hector have enough stamina to make the presentation?

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jun 19th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	8/6/2012 to 8/5/2013

• A Whole New Francine

  Francine decides to be a nicer person, but is it just a ploy to get invited into The Electric Company?

  Next Airing:	Tue, Jun 25th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	7/12/2012 to 7/11/2013

• Oh Danny Boy

  Hector and Danny join forces in a doubles ping pong tournament. Will they find friendship in victory?

  Next Airing:	Wed, Jun 26th, 2013 at 3:30 PM on KUED-HD
  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	7/30/2012 to 7/29/2013

• Lost and Spaced

  At the school science fair, Lisa and her Skeleckian friend Dax get shrunk down and trapped inside their project - a perfect model of the solar system!

  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	8/20/2012 to 8/19/2013

• Madame President

  Lisa and Francine face off in the election for Book Club President. Can Lisa's campaign message win out over Francine's dirty politics?

  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	8/27/2012 to 8/26/2013

• The Unmuffins

  Something funny is going on. The Pranksters are being very helpful and The Electric Company is being awfully unfriendly. Will Jessica be able to fix things so everyone is back to normal?

  Length:	00:28:46
  Usage rights:	7/31/2012 to 7/30/2013

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