October 2016 Programming Highlights
*All programming subject to change*
**Episodes premiere on the Disney Junior block on Disney Channel Unless Otherwise Stated**
Saturday, October 01
- Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Captain Jake and the Never Land Pirates “The Legion of Pirate Villains!” (10:00 – 10:30 A.M. EDT) When the Grim Buccaneer forms The Legion of Pirate Villains, Captain Jake and his mates set out to stop this new threat to Never Land. *Recurring are Christian Slater as the Grim Buccaneer, Mark Hamill as Shiverjack, Malcolm McDowell as Lord Fathom and Hector Elizondo as Captain Colossus.
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- Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Elena of Avalor “Royal Retreat” (11:00 – 11:30 A.M. EDT) Elena attends her first Royal Retreat as Crown Princess and learns that it is more important to do what is right than to fit in after a clashing disagreement with one of her fellow rulers. *Guest starring Aasif Mandvi (“The Daily Show”) as King Raja and Echo Kellum (“Arrow) as King Joaquín.
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Monday, October 03
- Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Sheriff Callie’s Wild West “The Great Halloween Robbery / The Ghost of the Scary Prairie” (8:00 – 8:30 P.M. EDT) “The Great Halloween Robbery” – Bandits hide the giant jack-o’-lantern full of treats for the entire town. “The Ghost of the Scary Prairie” – Peck tells Clementine a tale about the Ghost Rider of the Scary Prairie!
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Friday, October 07
- Original Series – Episode Premiere
Sofia the First “Cauldronation Day” (9:00 – 9:30 A.M. EDT) Sofia must keep Lucinda’s witch friends from ruining a special witch ceremony.
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- Original Series – Episode Premiere
Doc McStuffins: Toy Hospital “Nikki’s Night in the E.R. / Royal Buddies” (9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT) “Nikki’s Night in the E.R.” – Nikki Nickel needs to stay overnight at the emergency room after her bank develops a crack. “Royal Buddies” – While exploring the Royal Lands, Sir Kirby loses his buddy and gets hurt.
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Saturday, October 08
- Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Captain Jake and the Never Land Pirates “Crabageddon! / Night of the Stonewolf” (9:00 – 9:30 A.M. EDT) “Crabageddon!” – Captain Jake, King Crab and Crab Louie team up to oust Doctor Undergear. “Night of the Stonewolf” – Hook tricks Captain Jake and his crew into finding the legendary Stonewolf Treasure.
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- Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Miles from Tomorrowland “The Galactic Fair / Unfair Getaway” (9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT) “The Galactic Fair” – Miles demonstrates Leo’s new Exo-Flex-X suit at the Galactic Fair. “Unfair Getaway” – Miles and the Cosmic Explorers must stop Gadfly from stealing the Young Inventors Pavilion. *Mark Hamill (“Star Wars”) recurs as Gadfly.
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Monday, October 10
- Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Sheriff Callie’s Wild West “Ella Sneaks a Peek / Tunnel Of Trouble” (8:00 – 8:30 P.M. EDT) “Ella Sneaks a Peek” – When the townsfolk plan a surprise party for Ella, she tries to find out what the surprise is. “Tunnel Of Trouble” – While Ella hosts “Dairy Days,” the Milk Bandit arrives in town with an elaborate plan to steal all the milk.
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Friday, October 14
- Original Series – Episode Premiere
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse “Martian Minnie’s Tea Party” (9:00 – 9:30 A.M. EDT) Minnie goes to Mars to help her outer space twin, Martian Minnie, host a tea party.
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- Original Series – Episode Premiere
The Lion Guard “Beware the Zimwi” (9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT) When tales of a mysterious creature, Zimwi, plague the Pride Lands, the Guard must conquer their fears and track down the beast.
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Saturday, October 15
- Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Captain Jake and the Never Land Pirates “Tales of Captain Buzzard” (9:00 – 9:30 A.M. EDT) Grandpa Bones tells an exciting story in which Captain Jake and his crew portray swashbuckling heroes.
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- Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Miles from Tomorrowland “Building Day / Galactech: Flight of the IOTAs” (9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT) “Building Day” – Miles and Haruna’s self-built vehicles cause the Cosmic Explorers to get trapped. “Galactech: Flight of the IOTAs” – Miles must stop a swarm of IOTA bots from taking over the Stellosphere.
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Sunday, October 16
- Original Series – Simulcast Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior**
Elena of Avalor “A Day to Remember” (7:00 – 7:30 P.M. EDT) On Dia de los Muertos, Elena discovers her ability to see ghosts and sets out to help the spirit of a woman mend the rift between her grandchildren and save the family restaurant. *Guest starring Jamie Camil (“Jane the Virgin”) as Julio, Justina Machado as Carmen and Ivonne Coll as Doña Angelica.
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Monday, October 17
- Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Sheriff Callie’s Wild West “Stagecoach to Yonderville / The Wild Brunch” (8:00 – 8:30 P.M. EDT) “Stagecoach to Yonderville” – Sheriff Callie attempts to lead a crowded stagecoach across a bandit-filled prairie. “The Wild Brunch” – Uncle Bun and Tio face off to decide who is the fastest flapjack flipper.
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Saturday, October 22
- Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Captain Jake and the Never Land Pirates “Tiger Sharky Strikes Again! / Captain Jake’s Pirate Power Crew!” (9:00 – 9:30 A.M. EDT) “Tiger Sharky Strikes Again!” – Tiger Sharky inducts Captain Jake into the Dark-Shark Clan. “Captain Jake’s Pirate Power Crew!” – Peter Pan gives Captain Jake and his crew a set of Pirate Power Bandanas.
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- Original Series –Disney Junior Premiere**
Miles from Tomorrowland “Galactech: Still Rocketing / Merc’s Night Out” (9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT) “Galactech: Still Rocketing” – Miles invites his grandparents on a mission to retrieve their long lost starship. *Jonathan Frakes (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”) guest stars as Vincent Callisto. “Merc’s Night Out” – Merc accidentally sleep-rockets to a planet where robots don’t exist.
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Monday, October 24
- Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Sheriff Callie’s Wild West “Callie’s Got Trouble / Outlaw Roundup” (8:00 – 8:30 P.M. EDT) “Callie’s Got Trouble” – After Callie captures Teddy of the Trouble Brothers, she thinks she may be able to change his troubled ways. “Outlaw Roundup” – When Peck grows jealous of Callie, he sets out to capture the Milk Bandit on his own.
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Friday, October 28
- Original Series – Episode Premiere
Sofia the First “Camp Wilderwood” (9:00 – 9:30 A.M. EDT) When James gets homesick at Camp Wilderwood, he and his friend Miles create a plan to escape.
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Saturday, October 29
- Original Series –Disney Junior Premiere**
Miles from Tomorrowland “Space Junkers / Help Us, Jet Retrograde” (9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT) “Space Junkers” – Miles and Leo’s scavenging trip turns into a mission to help a lost robot. “Help Us, Jet Retrograde” – Miles’ homemade movies are a success on an alien planet. *Comedian Patton Oswalt guest stars as Hubie.
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