August 2020 Programming Highlights
– All programming subject to change –
Saturday, Aug. 1
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Big City Greens “Friend Con/Flimflammed” (8:00-8:22 P.M. EDT)
“Friend Con” – When the Greens attend Farm Con, Bill and Chip Whistler become friends. *Darin De Paul (“Overwatch”) guest stars as Good Ol’ Joe, and Paul Scheer (“The League”) and Cheri Oteri (“Saturday Night Live”) return as Chip Whistler and Gwendolyn Zapp, respectively.
“Flimflammed” – Cricket stumbles into $100 and is persuaded to invest it.
TV-Y7
- Original Series – Season Two Premiere on Disney Channel
Amphibia “Quarreler’s Pass/Toadcatcher” (8:22-8:44 P.M. EDT)
“Quarreler’s Pass” – Hop Pop drops Sprig and Polly off at an obstacle-filled mountain trail designed to help them get along.
“Toadcatcher” – Sasha and Grime must reconcile their differences to escape Newtopia’s most skilled warrior, General Yunnan. *Zehra Fazal (“Voltron: Legendary Defender”) guest stars as General Yunnan. Anna Akana (“Youth & Consequences”) returns as Sasha, Matt Jones (“Breaking Bad”) returns as Percy, and Troy Baker (“Young Justice”) returns as Grime.
TV-Y7
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Owl House “Really Small Problems” (8:44-9:06 P.M. EDT)
King confides in a carnival fortuneteller who makes his dream come true, but it comes at a cost. *Parvesh Cheena (“Outsourced”) returns as Tibbles.
TV-Y7 FV
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Owl House “Understanding Willow” (9:06-9:28 P.M. EDT)
Luz, Willow and Amity take a trip down memory lane. *Rachael MacFarlane (“American Dad!”) guest stars as Mrs. Blight, Amity’s mom.
TV-Y7 FV
Monday, Aug. 3
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Chuggington Tales from the Rails “Wilson’s Wag-A-Lagon/The 3 Ways of the Track” (8:05-8:30 A.M. EDT)
“Wilson’s Wag-A-Lagon” – Wilson’s long time wagon begins falling apart.
“The 3 Ways of the Track” – With guidance from the ever-wise Hanzo, Tai must learn how to remain focused, calm and balanced.
TV-Y
Friday, Aug. 7
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Sydney to the Max “When Harry Met Sydney” (8:00-8:22 P.M. EDT)
Syd finds out her childhood best friend, Harry, is moving back to Portland. When Olive meets Harry, she thinks Harry is the perfect match for Sydney.
TV-G
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Coop & Cami Ask the World “Would You Wrather Have A Pig In A Cowboy Hat?” (8:22-8:46 P.M. EDT)
When the kids mistakenly believe Principal Walker is seeing someone else, they set a plan in motion that ends up ruining his surprise for Jenna. *Guest starring Kevin Daniels (“Council of Dads”) as Principal Walker
TV-G
Saturday, Aug. 8
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Big City Greens “Greens’ Acres/Dolled Up” (8:00-8:22 P.M. EDT)
“Greens’ Acres” – Young Bill will do whatever it takes to keep the family farm in business. *Andre Robinson (“The Loud House”) guest stars as Young Bill, Candace Kozak (Disney Channel’s “Just Roll with It”) guest stars as Young Nancy, and Jason Maybaum (Disney Channel’s “Raven’s Home”) guest stars as Young Keys.
“Dolled Up” – When Tilly and Nancy celebrate Saxon’s birthday at a fancy doll store, they set their sights on a seat next to Cantaloupe Sinclair, the tea party’s posh VIP. *Melissa Fumero (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) guest stars as Cantaloupe Sinclair. Wendi McLendon-Covey (“The Goldbergs”) returns as Nancy Green.
TV-Y7
- Original Series – Season Two Premiere on Disney Channel
Amphibia “Swamp and Sensibility/Wax Museum” (8:22-8:44 P.M. EDT)
“Swamp and Sensibility” – When Anne discovers an old friend who has been living a double life, she becomes fixated on helping him be his true self. *Kermit the Frog guest stars as Crumpet the Frog and Hugh Bonneville (“Downton Abbey”) guest stars as Wigbert.
“Wax Museum” – The family visits a mysterious roadside oddities museum where every treasure comes with a price. *Alex Hirsch (Disney’s “Gravity Falls”) guest stars as The Curator and Frog Soos.
TV-Y7
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Owl House “Enchanting Grom Fright” (8:44-9:06 P.M. EDT)
Luz experiences Grom, Hexside’s version of Prom, and it’s not what she expects.
TV-Y7 FV
Friday, Aug. 14
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Puppy Dog Pals “Pups in the Apple/Won’t You Be My Puppy” (9:30-10:00 A.M. EDT)
“Pups in the Apple” – On the morning of the Playcare bake sale, Bob is devastated when he can’t make his “Big Apple” pie because he’s out of apples.
“Won’t You Be My Puppy” – Bingo and Rolly go on a mission to find their favorite television host’s special sweater in time for his show. *Malcolm-Jamal Warner (“The Resident”) guest stars as Floyd, a dog, and Chi McBride (“Hawaii Five-0”) returns as Mr. Kimble, a television host.
TV-Y
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Sydney to the Max “Look Who’s Rocking” (8:00-8:23 P.M. EDT)
Grandma Judy gets to meet her favorite rock star, Davey Rogers.
TV-G
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Coop & Cami Ask the World “Would You Wrather Move?” (8:23-8:47 P.M. EDT)
The Wrather kids devise a plan to get Principal Walker his job back at their school so that he won’t accept a new position in another state. *Guest starring Kevin Daniels (“Council of Dads”) as Principal Walker
TV-G
Saturday, Aug. 15
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Big City Greens “Gabriella’s Fella/Cheap Show” (8:00-8:22 P.M. EDT)
“Gabriella’s Fella” – When Cricket’s crush, Gabriella, returns, Remy seizes the opportunity to help push Cricket out of his comfort zone. *Jenna Ortega (“You”) and Betsy Sodaro (“Duncanville”) return as Gabriella and Community Sue, respectively.
“Cheap Show” – The family wants to visit a street fair, but Bill wants to stay home to save money.
TV-Y7
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Amphibia “Marcy at the Gates” (8:22-8:44 P.M. EDT)
The family must defeat an entire ant army before they enter Newtopia. *Haley Tju (“Bella and the Bulldogs”) guest stars as Marcy, Michelle Dockery (“Downton Abbey”) guest stars as Lady Olivia, and Keith David (“The Princess and the Frog”) guest stars as King Andrias.
TV-Y7
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Owl House “Wing it Like Witches” (8:44-9:06 P.M. EDT)
Not your average underdog story.
TV-Y7 FV
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney XD
Marvel’s Spider-Man “Spider-Man Unmasked” (9:00-9:50 P.M. EDT)
After Spider-Man’s friend is turned back into the rampaging Rhino by Swarm, Spidey is forced to battle for his life in the Underground Monster League contest. *Yvette Nicole Brown (“Community”) guest stars as Head Administrator.
TV-Y7 FV
Friday, Aug. 21
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Sydney to the Max “Thirteen Candles” (8:00-8:23 P.M. EDT)
Sydney is turning 13 and sets out to plan a sophisticated birthday party. Her plans remind Max of when he tried to organize his own surprise party for his thirteenth birthday back in the 90s.
TV-G
Saturday, Aug. 22
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Big City Greens “Green Mirror/Cricket’s Tickets” (8:00-8:22 P.M. EDT)
“Green Mirror” – When the Greens visit BigTech, Tilly jumps at the chance to test Gwendolyn Zapp’s new technology, which promises to make them the “perfect family.”
“Cricket’s Tickets” – Cricket wins tickets to a show and must decide whether to bring Tilly or Remy. *Lucy Lawless (“Xena: Warrior Princess”) and Tim Robinson (“Saturday Night Live”) guest star as Mimi O’Malley and Gregly, respectively.
TV-Y7
- Original Series – Season Two Premiere on Disney Channel
Amphibia “Scavenger Hunt/The Plantars Check In” (8:22-8:44 P.M. EDT)
“Scavenger Hunt” – Anne, Sprig and Marcy receive a mysterious message from the king of Newtopia that sends them on a puzzle-solving mission. *Nicole Byer (“Loosely Exactly Nicole”) guest stars as Gertie. Haley Tju (“Bella and the Bulldogs”) returns as Marcy.
“The Plantars Check In” – Anne finally meets with King Andrias and tries to enlist his help in getting back home. *Kristen Schaal (“Disney’s “Gravity Falls”) guest stars as Bella the Bellhop. Keith David (“The Princess and the Frog”) returns as King Andrias.
TV-Y7
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
The Owl House “Agony of a Witch” (8:44-9:06 P.M. EDT)
On a school field trip to the mysterious Emperor’s Castle, Luz strays from the group and into danger.
TV-Y7 FV
Sunday, Aug. 23
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Elena of Avalor “Coronation Day” (7:00-8:30 P.M. EDT)
As plans for Elena’s coronation are underway, Esteban’s team of villains unleash legendary spirit misfits, the Four Shades of Awesome. In order to save her kingdom, her family and her friends, Elena must journey to the Spirit World and back and face the ultimate test of her courage and character before becoming queen. *Jenny Slate (“Muppet Babies”), Mark Hamill (“Star Wars” franchise), Fred Armisen (“Saturday Night Live”) and Andy Garcia (“Ocean’s Eleven”) guest star as the Four Shades of Awesome, and Patrick Warburton (“The Tick”) voices Grand Macaw, ruler of the dark side of the Spirit World.
TV-Y
Friday, Aug. 28
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Mira, Royal Detective “The Mystery of the Secret Room/The Mystery of the Magnificent Musicians” (8:30-9:00 A.M. EDT)
“The Mystery of the Secret Room” – When Mira and her friends get stuck in a hidden room in the palace, it’s up to her to find a way out.
“The Mystery of the Magnificent Musicians” – When some of the townspeople’s musical instruments go missing before a big music jam, Mira must find out what happened. *Danny Pudi (“DuckTales”), Parvesh Cheena (“Outsourced”) and Sonal Shah (“Scrubs”) return as Sanjeev, Manish and Poonam, respectively.
TV-Y
Saturday, Aug. 29
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel
Big City Greens “Times Circle/Super Gramma” (8:00-8:22 P.M. EDT)
“Times Circle” – Tilly and Remy put on a sidewalk play while Cricket and Bill meet their favorite costumed superheroes.
“Super Gramma” – Cricket and Tilly try to keep Gramma at home while she recovers from eye surgery. *Sandy Martin (“Ray Donovan”) guest stars as Gertie.
TV-Y7
- Original Series – Season Two Premiere on Disney Channel
Amphibia “Lost in Newtopia/Sprig Gets Schooled” (8:22-8:44 P.M. EDT)
“Lost in Newtopia” – Anne and Polly vow to experience the city like locals but end up on a wild ride through the streets of Newtopia.
“Sprig Gets Schooled” – Sprig is offered a spot at Newtopia University.
TV-Y7
- Original Series – Season One Finale on Disney Channel
The Owl House “Young Blood, Old Souls” (8:44-9:06 P.M. EDT)
Luz’s skills as a witch are put to the test when she attempts the impossible. *Matthew Rhys (“The Americans”) guest stars as Emperor Belos alongside series cast members Wendie Malick (“Just Shoot Me!”), Sarah-Nicole Robles (“Star Darlings”) and Alex Hirsh (“Gravity Falls”) as Eda, Luz and King, respectively.
TV-Y7 FV
Sunday, Aug. 30
- Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior
Fancy Nancy “Trois Cheers for Mrs. Devine/Escar-No!” (12:00–12:30 P.M. EDT)
“Trois Cheers for Mrs. Devine” – When Mrs. Devine gets the blues, Nancy becomes determined to cheer her up. *Christine Baranski (“The Good Fight”) returns as Ms. Devine.
“Escar-No! ” – Nancy questions her love of all things French when she encounters French food for the first time.
A Disney blooded, crafty, fun-lovin’ wife/mom/organizer/planner, etc who is obsessed with all things Disney 🙂 Maria grew up with the Magic Kingdom and has loved watching WDW evolve into what it is today. A firm believer in the Power of Pixie Dust, she is the owner of The Disney Driven Life – A Community for Neurotic Disney People & a d.i.y. crafty blog, Carousel of Projects – create~inspire~share.
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