So, Marisa finally found out KC's big secret!
The further you get into this series, the further it deviates from the games. If you can accept that, this, this was fun and enjoyable.
Though good for what it is, this may be one of the worst episodes of this show. It has its entertaining and informative moments, but it is largely rather annoying and noisy, especially when Soundgarden shows up and plays a song decidedly inappropriate for Bill Nye's target audience, which is then repeated during the closing credits. Even the usual parody music video starts out good, but is ruined by the underwear-like tops of two of the female singers. Teachers and homeschooling parents and may want to think twice before using this as part of class.
Cute and funny, with Calum Worthy (Austin & Ally) in a very un-Dez-like role.
More old-school fun featuring my old flame, Lizzie McGuire. The one thing I object to is Kate's wardrobe during gym class.
Another fun episode of card duels. It was kind of unnecessary to show Téa in a towel, though.
More martial arts fun featuring the Turtles. This was an exciting conclusion to the three-episode story arc, and the ending was a bit of a surprise. Parents, however, may be concerned with the intensity of the violence in this episode.
What fun! I had missed this show!
Entertaining and informative, as usual...but, I remember seeing a scene on this back in the day that wasn't present on the DVD version. Did they edit it, or am I just delusional?
Another cute and funny episode. The one thing I didn't care for was the scene during the end credits.
Synopsis: Lizzie, Miranda, and Gordo have entered the Factathalon in hopes of winning a trip to Miami...but, they have staunch competition in their sworn nemeses Claire and Kate, not to mention school geek Larry Tudgeman! When substitute teacher Mr. Dig offers to be their faculty sponsor, he teaches them in an unconventional way...but, will that help them trounce the competition? Also, Matt and Lanny start a band in Matt's backyard.
The Good: I don't remember this episode from back in the day, but, I had a blast watching it just now!
The Bad: Nothing, really.
Content Concerns:
Sex: None.
Nudity: Cleavage; a short skirt.
Language: Name-calling.
Violence: Comedic pratfalls.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: None.
Synopsis: Joe is in big trouble! When the principal of his school finds out that Joe helped the lunch lady donate the cafeteria's unused food to the local food bank, she gets fired! Joe believes with all his heart that what he is doing is right...but, will he emerge victorious? This reminds Wishbone of the classic tale of Robin Hood, where a one-time nobleman became an outlaw to steal from the rich and give to the poor.
The Good: Classic literature and a Disney-Channel-esque story; sounds like a winner to me!
The Bad: This is the last of the DVD episodes, but, I want more! Will we ever get a complete series release?
Content Concerns:
Sex: Innocent romance; a man wearing a woman's dress.
Nudity: Shirtless guy.
Language: Name-calling.
Violence: Some swordplay, including a big battle towards the end; nothing bloody or gory, though.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Wishbone (as Robin Hood) nearly gets hit with a sword; emotional intensity.
Other: Though justifiable in this case, rebellion is a big part of the real-life story.
Synopsis: Lizzie is excited for her school's Halloween party...until she finds out that her parents are making her bring Matt along! Worse yet, Kate makes her dress up as a clown and give out balloon animals! Miranda brings family heirlooms in honor of the Day of the Dead, the Mexican version of Halloween. When Kate insults the heirlooms, she thinks it's no big deal...until strange things start happening. Is she in big trouble?
The Good: Even at its worst, this show is still fun and entertaining.
The Bad: I'm not really a fan of Halloween or creepy stuff, so, this would go down as one of my least favorite episodes.
Content Concerns:
Sex: Kissing; a husband and wife holding each other on the couch.
Nudity: None.
Language: Name-calling.
Violence: Comedic pratfalls.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Most of the episode features scary things happening, though it turns out it's all a gag. Matt wears a creepy costume.
Other: Parts of the episode border on occultic; themes of revenge.
Synopsis: Riley is disturbed to discover that Missy, the new girl, is making a move on Lucas! Will he fall for Missy's wiles? Meanwhile, Auggie has a new friend who happens to be of the fairer sex.
The Good: As usual, this episode was rather cute and fun.
The Bad: Nothing, really.
Content Concerns:
Sex: Crushes and flirting; a brief, vague allusion to sex.
Nudity: None.
Language: None.
Violence: None.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Some emotional intensity.
Synopsis: You've probably seen the moon in the sky...but, how much do you actually know about it? From tides, to where moonlight actually comes from, to the phases of the moon, Bill Nye educates us on everything about our planet's only natural satellite!
The Good: Astronomy is one of my favorite branches of science, and Bill Nye and crew do an awesome job of keeping it fun, while teaching us at the same time.
The Bad: The closed captioning could have been better; deaf or hard-of-hearing viewers will want to take note of that.
Content Concerns:
Sex: None.
Nudity: None.
Language: None.
Violence: Comedic pratfalls.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: None.
Other: An allusion to the Big Bang theory (no, not the show!)
I'm pressed for time today, so, I'll just say that this was a fun and cute episode overall. The only content concern was the wardrobe of some of the female characters.
I'm pressed for time today, so, I'll just say that, overall, I enjoyed this episode. The music video was a hilarious parody of "Love Shack," there were many great facts throughout, and there was even a cameo by Sinbad. The only issue I had with it was that the "Did You Know That...?" was a little annoying.
Synopsis: Sabrina is having the worst day ever! Between her project being ruined, her being embarrassed in front of her whole class, and especially the giant wart on her face, all she wants is to be alone! While talking to herself in the mirror, her reflection starts to talk back, and invites her to step through the mirror, where everything is reversed...literally! When her aunts discover that she has stepped through the mirror, they know that only Sabrina herself can get her out of it...but, will she?
The Good: Old-school fun and comedy; what's not to like?
The Bad: Nothing, really.
Content Concerns:
Sex: Crushes; a woman says a guy is "hot".
Nudity: Girl in a mermaid outfit; slight midriff.
Language: One instance of name-calling.
Violence: Comedic pratfalls.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Emotional intensity.
Other: Use of magic.
Synopsis: We all have magnets on our refrigerator...but, how much do you actually know about magnetism? From compasses to MRIs to the core of the Earth, Bill Nye teaches us all about magnets!
The Good: Some good information here, and some cute moments.
The Bad: This one was a bit repetitive, and the temper tantrum that guy threw at the end was disturbing.
Content Concerns:
Sex: A scene from a dating show.
Nudity: Shirtless guy.
Language: None.
Violence: Comedic pratfalls.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: The temper tantrum.
Other: The temper tantrum.
Synopsis: What is buoyancy? From boats to hot air balloons to water displacement, Bill Nye tells us all about what makes things float...or sink!
The Good: As usual, this was entertaining and informative.
The Bad: There was a bit of repetition, which made things annoying.
Content Concerns:
Sex: None.
Nudity: Girl in short shorts.
Language: None.
Violence: Comedic pratfalls.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: None.
Synopsis: When Lizzie becomes a model, she becomes one of the "in crowd," which has always been her dream...but, then, everyone, even Miranda and Gordo, starts treating her differently. Will things ever go back to normal? Also, Matt and Lanny buy a hammock, only for it to be faulty.
The Good: The usual cuteness and fun that have been present in this series so far are still present here.
The Bad: The fashion sense wasn't as modest as usual for Disney Channel, as you'll see below.
Content Concerns:
Sex: Crushes and flirting.
Nudity: Girl in bikini; girls in bare-midriff and/or low-cut tops or dresses.
Language: Name-calling.
Violence: Comedic pratfalls.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Occasional emotional intensity.
Synopsis: Willard W. Willard, an eccentric inventor, happens to be Donatello's hero. When Willard invents a molecular intensifier, things quickly go awry; not only do roots grow all over the place, but his pet monkey grows to a massive size, and starts wreaking havoc all over town! Worse yet, Shredder wants to get his hands on the device as well! Will the Turtles be able to save the town and thwart Shredder's dastardly plan?
The Good: This series always delivers old-school fun and adventure, and that's just what you get here.
The Bad: The Shredder plot thread seems a bit tacked on.
Content Concerns:
Sex: A monkey has a crush on a human woman.
Nudity: None.
Language: Name-calling, at worst.
Violence: Fantasy action violence throughout.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: A giant monkey wreaks havoc on a town, which could be a bit scary.
Synopsis: While helping Wanda plant a tree for Arbor Day, Wishbone and friends find a piece of metal with a Latin inscription. What could it be? This reminds Wishbone of the classic novel Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne, where three men journey into the depths and face all kinds of dangers. Will they make it out unscathed?
The Good: Fun and cute, with ties to classic literature, this is great stuff indeed.
The Bad: The sea monster was too fake. Also, see my previous Wishbone review for my lament about lack of episodes of this show on DVD.
Content Concerns:
Sex: None.
Nudity: None.
Language: None.
Violence: Guy falls; guy trips; people get blasted through a volcano; woman gets blasted with water from a sprinkler system.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: The sea monster, for little kids; older kids and adults will find it cheesy.
Synopsis: Hillridge Junior High has been chosen to be the subject of a documentary! When the director spots Gordo discussing his usual unique perspective, the camera starts following him. Urged by the director, Gordo starts instigating conflicts...which just isn't Gordo. Lizzie and Miranda are concerned, but, can they bring back the old Gordo? Also, Matt is being blamed for the dirty deeds done by his troublemaking classmate, Melina.
The Good: Along with the usual fun and cuteness, this is the first appearance of Carly Schroeder, who went on to star in feature films such as Gracie, as Melina Bianco.
The Bad: Nothing, really.
Content Concerns:
Sex: Talk of crushes and relationships.
Nudity: None.
Language: Name-calling, and use of the euphemism "gosh".
Violence: Comedic pratfalls.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Emotional intensity.
Synopsis: Andrew is trying--and failing--at making a paper airplane, so, he and Paula decide to learn about flight! Between visiting an indoor skydiving center, trying out a motocross bike, and being hooked up to a jet pack, they learn all about what helps planes and other aircraft fly.
The Good: This was fun and entertaining; even many adults will likely learn something from it.
The Bad: As good as it is, Bill Nye is much more fun. Also, that "feed your brain" graphic was creepy.
Content Concerns:
Sex: None.
Nudity: Shirtless guy in opening credits.
Language: None.
Violence: Slight rough-and-tumble sports action.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: None.
Synopsis: Joe, Sam, and David are playing field hockey in their school's gymnasium, when classmate Nathaniel starts having a hard time, and keeps falling over. Some of the kids are laughing at him, but Sam decides to take him aside to teach him how to skate. This reminds Wishbone of the classic novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame, where Quasimodo (played by the book-loving pooch himself) is wrongly accused of harming beautiful Esmerelda, only for her to show him kindness during his unjust punishment. Will Nathaniel learn how to skate?
The Good: A fun story, combined with classic literature; what's not to like? Also included is a look behind the scenes.
The Bad: Nothing about the episode itself; I just wish more of this show were available on DVD.
Content Concerns:
Sex:** Talk of Sam having a boyfriend.
Nudity: None.
Language: None.
Violence: Rough-and-tumble sports action.
Drugs: People drink at a medieval feast.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Scenes of bullying; Wishbone, as Quasimodo, is harassed.
Synopsis: We've all felt the effects of the Sun...but, what do you really know about it? From eclipses to solar cells to the energy it produces, Bill Nye teaches us all about the closest star to our planet!
The Good: Bill Nye is his usual entertaining and informative self here, and this episode is quite fun.
The Bad: One brief sequence was a bit lame.
Content Concerns:
Sex: None.
Nudity: Guy in short shorts; girl in bare-midriff outfit.
Language: None.
Violence: Occasional comedic pratfalls.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: A kid appears to have burned his finger, but then says that he is only pretending.
Synopsis: The Rangers travel to a distant planet to save caged animals from bad guys! The fauna take a liking to the Rangers...but, when the villains start attacking Earth, it's going to take everything our heroes have got to save the planet!
The Good: This is Power Rangers as usual; fun, exciting, and full of action.
The Bad: I didn't care for Maya's wardrobe.
Content Concerns:
Sex: None.
Nudity: Young woman in midriff-baring outfit throughout.
Language: Name-calling.
Violence: Fantasy action violence throughout, including a scene where innocent people are threatened.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Scary monsters; scenes of peril.
Synopsis: With the world invaded by evil aliens, and their ally the Robo Knight nowhere to be found, it's up to the Rangers to save our planet from utter destruction! Gosei gives them new powers and weapons...but, with the aliens having more than one trick up their sleeve, it may not be enough.
The Good: I had a blast with the original Megaforce, so, of course I had to give the sequel series a try...and I'm glad I did! What a blast!
The Bad: Parents may be concerned with the amount of violence in this episode; it rarely lets up.
Content Concerns:
Sex: None.
Nudity: Girl in short shorts.
Language: One use of "butt".
Violence: Intense fantasy action violence that rarely lets up.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Scary monsters; emotional intensity in the final scene.
Synopsis: We all know about crusts...but, what do you know about the Earth's crust? Bill Nye takes us around the world, looking at volcanoes, earthquakes, geysers, and what they can teach us about what's inside the Earth!
The Good: Bill Nye is his usual informative and entertaining self, and there was many a cute moment.
The Bad: The whole thing with "Richie, eat your crust" was a bit annoying.
Content Concerns:
Sex: None.
Nudity: None.
Language: None.
Violence: Old footage of earthquakes; a sitcom-style earthquake scene.
Drugs: None.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: For some people, the earthquake scenes could be too much.
