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In ZOOMgame, the kids compete in the Skating Relay. On CafeZOOM, Maya whips up guacamole, a tasty recipe that she learned from her abuela (grandmother). The ZOOMguest is Lucas L., a direct descendant of Lafitte the Pirate. He shows how he and his family sailed around the South Pacific in a sailboat. The ZOOMers figure out if they can build a tower out of spaghetti and marshmallows strong enough to hold. a monkey? Finally, three witches try to see which witch is witchiest in ZOOMplayhouse. First program in a 20-part season.
In CafeZOOM, Cara and Kortney pack up some sweet treats when they make "Suitcase Cookies." ZOOMguest is Benito M., a boy from Amalfi, Italy, who gives a taste of life in his family's pizza restaurant. Francesco appraises a very delicate antique chair in the "Ubbi Dubbi Oldstuff Roadshow." The ZOOMers then figure out how to separate their pennies and quarters, by building Coin Sorters. And, in the ZOOMplayhouse, the ZOOMers spoonerize Sleeping Beauty by performing "Beeping Sleauty!"
The ZOOMers hoop it up playing Musical Hoops! Shing Ying then teaches an easy and yummy way to make "Nachos." Andrew B. is the ZOOMguest, a very talented hockey player who has two prosthetic legs. Then, the ZOOMers refine their coin separators, from the previous episode, to sort even more coins. And, a little voice saying nice things about hair and outfits just might be the "Complimentary Peanuts!"
It's the opening tip-off, and the ZOOMers play a little B-Ball, but, in this case, "B" stands for "Balloon." Kortney and Mike bake muffins and put salsa on them. Sound weird? Not when they're "Muffin Tin Eggs"! In a cool ZOOMout segment, Shing Ying visits Fenway Park, where a Red Sox player teaches her how to hit a homerun. Back in the studio, Shing Ying shows Mike where to find the "sweet spot" on a bat. And in ZOOMplayhouse, the ZOOMers go on a camping trip, but something's missing--right, kids? Kids?!
Curiouser and curiouser! This episode has a touch of Alice's Adventures In Wonderland, as the White Rabbit, the March Hare, the Dormouse, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, and Alice all play Croquet. In ZOOMsci, the ZOOMers show some tricky optical illusions. The ZOOMout segment features Kortney showing how she volunteers her time with a local dog trainer. And ZOOMplayhouse has a back-to-the-70s-retro-flashback, when the ZOOMers perform "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat"--a remake of a play from the original series.
The ZOOMers get soaked in the appropriately named ZOOMgame, "Splash!" Shing Ying celebrates her Chinese culture and the harvest moon festival, teaching how to make delicious "Moon Cakes." In the ZOOMsci segment, the ZOOMers try to slow things down, by making a "Marble Maze." A young girl is introduced, named McKayla W., who was born in China and adopted by an American family. And in ZOOMplayhouse, the Red Bench is back--and, this time, with a fairy tale twist!
Mummy's the word in the rapid-wrapping ZOOMgame, the Mummy Wrap! Cara, Francesco, Maya, and Mike try to design "Automatic Door Openers" that can open their bedroom doors while they're still lying down. America's kids answer the question that is gripping the nation: "What is your favorite kind of ice cream?" And in ZOOMplayhouse, the people in the Who's on First Theater try to answer Kyle's question: "Who's Playing Romeo?"
What's that in the air? Is it a bird? A plane? A cloud? No, it's the ZOOMgame, "Marshmallow Fling!" In ZOOMout, viewers get a kick out of Francesco's karate school. ZOOMsci also has some high-flying action--the ZOOMers discover what materials have the most bounce in the "Daredevil Ball Jump." And, in ZOOMplayhouse, the pooch winning the ZOOMinster Dog Show is presented!
Okay, it's a game, it's a lot of fun, the ZOOMers play it, and it's the first thing that happens in this show, so it must be the "Description Competition!" In the Znack segment, Kyle goes bananas for "Ape Cookies." The ZOOMsci is a test of nerves, when Cara and Shing Ying design "Sensitivity Testers." Across the Atlantic, Alexia L. is introduced--a choir singer from France. And in ZOOMplayhouse, Anansi the Spider tricks all the animals in the forest, except the Little Spotted Deer!
The greatest ZOOM sports spectacle ever is presented--"The ZOOMer Olympics!" Who will get the cardboard gold medal? Let the games begin! Next, Cara and Mike make the cultural craft "Cascarones." Clayton is a hearing-impaired boy who proves he can do anything he wants to do. The ZOOMers test their senses in "Clapping, Where?" They also test their depth perception in the "Penny Cup Game." Finally, the ZOOMers test their rhyming-riddle reflexes, when they compete in "The Hink Pink Game Show."
In the CafeZOOM segment, Kyle and Maya sculpt "Candy Clay"into sweet little characters--and then eat them! ZOOMguest Carly is an aspiring Olympic athlete who's really on the "fast track." The Ubbi Dubbi Chef tries to make a tossed salad, but his hands seem to have a mind of their own! The ZOOMers have their reflexes tested in "Reaction Time." Then, their patience is tested by the teacher in the ZOOMplayhouse, "School Time Blues."
Today's ZOOMgame is a loud, fun, balloon-squashin' game called "Boom!"In ZOOMsci, Francesco and Kortney take a test. a taste test! They find out that it's a lot harder to taste things when you pinch your nose. Later in the show they draw maps of their tongues. In the ZOOMout segment, viewers get to know Mike a little better and learn about his hobby and passion: making movies! And in ZOOMplayhouse, Kyle tries to order some food, but the frustration is outrageous (and contagious) at the "Rhyme Time Diner!"
In the ZOOMgame, the ZOOMers inch their way to victory in the "Inchworm Relay!" They make a visit to the ocean, where they find out "WhatZup at the Beach?" "Jim and Judy" answer each other's difficult questions throughout the show, like, "Is my blinker working?" Jim's answer: "Yes. No.. Yes. No." Mike's CafeZOOM is a very special recipe--his mom's apple pie. And, in ZOOMsci, Francesco, Kortney, and Shing Ying find out how to make a dot disappear, when they learn about their "Blind Spots."
The ZOOMers really "hop to it" in the relay race "2 Forward, 1 Back." Then, they learn a neat way to enlarge a photo in the ZOOMdo "Group Picture Project." In the ZOOMout segment, Cara's talks about her interest in interior design, as she redecorates her room. The ZOOMers send out some secret codes using electricity in ZOOMsci. And, finally, in ZOOMplayhouse, the Tooth Fairy gets more than he bargained for, when he meets the business-savvy Maya!
The ZOOMers need to deliver their pizzas, fast--in the "Pizza Box Relay. A Korean hacky sack is made, called "Jaegi." In ZOOMout, Maya goes into her kitchen, to give a "taste" of her authentic homemade cooking. Delicioso! Back in the studio, Mike and Kortney measure their pulse rates with clay and straws. And, finally, in ZOOMplayhouse, the chicken goes into the library and takes out a "book, book, book," but the frog has already "read-it, read-it!"
The ZOOMers use their special sleuth and staring skills in the "Stare Detective" game. In CafeZOOM, Cara and Kyle are the architects and builders of a "Gingerbread House." In the first of a five-part science series, the ZOOMers enter the FIRST LEGO League Competition. They will compete against over 40 other teams of kids, and work together to construct their own robot! And, finally, in ZOOMplayhouse, the "Ubbi Dubbi Opera" singers make their debut AND their farewell performance!
In the opening ZOOMgame, the ZOOMers need to create magnificent pieces of art, as fast as they can--but they're not allowed to look at them! Kids at home can play "Blindfolded Quick Pics" too! In ZOOMsci, the second installment of the FIRST LEGO League Competition is shown, where the ZOOMers are given their official challenge: to build and program a Mars robot rover. Then, in ZOOMout, Kyle visits a real robot company, and sees how the professionals do it. Finally, in ZOOMplayhouse, the Oldstuff Roadshow is back, and with THESE ZOOM antiques, anything can happen!
The ZOOMers have some UV-protected fun in the sun, as they race to put on beach items in the "Sun Safety Relay." Maya then makes some hummus, a delicious and nutritious cultural treat. Next, comes the third installment of the First Lego Competition, where the ZOOMers encounter some obstacles with their Mars rover, and overcome them. And, finally, Cara is practicing writing her Y's, and Francesco wants to know why. Why? No, Y! Oh!
The opening ZOOMgame is "Cooperation Dots," where two teams race across the course, but they can only hop on construction paper circles. In CafeZOOM, Francesco makes a traditional family recipe called "Rosca de Reyes," or "Three Kings Bread." Part four of five in the FIRST Lego Competition saga is presented. The ZOOMers work on their research presentation for the project, and then program their Mars rover for a test run. The ZOOMers close out the show with some intense rhyming action by playing the "Hinky Pinky Game Show."
In the final ZOOMgame of the season, the ZOOMers are winded after playing an exciting round of "Blowball." Today's ZOOMdo is a cultural craft from West Africa called "Asante Adinkra Stamps," made from clay, foam, string, and fabric paints. In ZOOMsci, the FIRST Lego Competition reaches its exciting final chapter, when the ZOOMteam competes against over 40 teams of kids. Will their Mars rover rise up to the challenge? And in ZOOMplayhouse, "What Happens After Once Upon a Time" features fairy tale characters telling their own story!
