April 2016 Programming Highlights
*All programming subject to change*
**Episodes premiere on the Disney Junior block on Disney Channel Unless Otherwise Stated**
Friday, April 01
- Original Series – Episode Premiere
Doc McStuffins “Baby Names /Night Night, Lala” (“Baby McStuffins” episode arc) (8:00 – 8:30 A.M. EDT) “Baby Names” – The McStuffins family chooses a name for the new baby. “Night Night, Lala” – New baby toy, Lala, has a hard time adjusting to her new home.
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- Original Series – Episode Premiere
The Lion Guard “Paintings and Predictions” (9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT) Believing that Rafiki’s paintings predict the future, Bunga enlists the rest of the Lion Guard to save Kion from danger.
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Monday, April 04
- Original Series – Episode Premiere
Doc McStuffins “The Lady in the Lake /Black-Belt Kangaroos” (8:00 – 8:30 A.M. EDT) “The Lady in the Lake” – Dress-Up Daisy is reluctant to wear her life vest while boating on the lake as she does not want to ruin her outfit. *Carson Daly (“The Voice”) guest stars as Speedy Speedboat. “Black-Belt Kangaroos” – When toy kangaroo, Sydney, has a hard time focusing during his karate lesson, Doc explains that concentration is the key to learning a new skill.
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Friday, April 08
- Original Series – Episode Premiere
Sofia the First “Her Royal Spyness” (10:00 – 10:30 A.M. EDT) Amber and Sofia learn an important lesson about not spying on others after a magic telescope deceives them into thinking that their mother is in danger.
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Monday, April 11
- Original Series – Episode Premiere
Sherriff Callie’s Wild West “The Ballad of Sweet Strings / Lost Popcorn Cavern” (8:00 – 8:30 A.M. EDT) “The Ballad of Sweet Strings” – When Callie’s beloved guitar is stolen by the notorious singing bandit, Johnny Strum, she challenges him to a sing-off to get it back. * Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Chris Isaak guest stars as Johnny Strum. “Lost Popcorn Cavern” – The Milk Bandit tricks the townsfolk into digging a hole into Farmer Stinky’s cavern so he can steal all the milk. *Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea reprises his guest-starring role as the Milk Bandit.
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- Original Series – Episode Premiere
Goldie & Bear “A Charming Day Off / The Sunny Side Up Club” (9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT) “A Charming Day Off” – Goldie and Bear help Prince Charming have the fun he missed growing up as a royal. *Scott Foley (“Scandal”) recurs as Prince Charming. “The Sunny Side Up Club” – Goldie and Bear help Humpty’s synchronized swimming club put on a show.
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Monday, April 18
- Original Series – Episode Premiere
Doc McStuffins “Joni the Pony / Sleepless in Stuffyland” (8:00 – 8:30 A.M. EDT) “Joni the Pony“– When Joni the pony trips over her long mane, the other toys suggest that she get a haircut. “Sleepless in Stuffyland” – Stuffy is so excited to go with Doc to school that he cannot sleep, so Doc shares a few relaxation tips to get him to settle down.
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Friday, April 22
- Original Series – Episode Premiere
The Lion Guard “The Mbali Fields Migration” (9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT) Kion and the Guard must lead a large herd through the Outlands to find a less crowded grazing ground.
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Monday, April 25
- Original Series – Episode Premiere
Doc McStuffins “The Scrapiest Dragon / Going for Broke” (8:00 – 8:30 A.M. EDT) “The Scrapiest Dragon” – During a ping pong match with Hallie, Stuffy scrapes his belly on the ground. “Going for Broke” – Awesome Guy is focused more on winning than his safety when he decides to compete in every event of the McStuffins Toyathalon.
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Friday, April 29
- Original Series – Episode Premiere
The Lion Guard “Bunga and the King” (9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT) When Bunga and Simba are trapped underground, they discover a shared family background – they were both raised by Timon and Pumbaa.
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