WordGirl: Tobey's Robot Summer

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  • 2009
  • 1 Season

WordGirl: Tobey's Robot Summer is a fun and educational show for young children that airs on PBS. The show follows the adventures of WordGirl - a superhero with a love for language and a mission to teach new words and save the day. Tobey's Robot Summer is a special episode of the show, and it includes several different storylines that all revolve around Tobey, a young boy who is a big fan of robots. Tobey is a recurring character on the show, and his love for all things robotic is a running theme.

The episode opens with Tobey excitedly telling his mother about a robotics competition that he's entered. Tobey is going to create his own robot and compete against other kids in a series of challenges. Tobey's mother is supportive but a little wary - she knows that Tobey can get a bit carried away with his projects.

As Tobey works on his robot, he becomes more and more focused on his goal. He spends long hours tinkering with parts and testing his creation, and he starts to become a little obsessed. He neglects his other responsibilities - like doing his summer reading assignments - and starts to feel the pressure of the upcoming competition.

Meanwhile, WordGirl is dealing with her own series of challenges. She's battling the evil Dr. Two-Brains, who has stolen a giant diamond and is using it to power his latest invention - a robot that can control people's minds. WordGirl must use her wits and her knowledge of language to outsmart Dr. Two-Brains and save the day.

As the episode progresses, Tobey's robot starts to take on a life of its own. It gains its own personality and starts to go haywire, causing chaos and destruction wherever it goes. Tobey is horrified at what his creation has become, but he can't bring himself to dismantle it. He's too attached to it.

WordGirl eventually meets up with Tobey, and they team up to try to stop the rampaging robot. They use their combined knowledge to figure out how to disable the machine, and in the end, they succeed. Tobey realizes that sometimes, it's important to let go of the things we're most attached to - even if they're robots.

Overall, WordGirl: Tobey's Robot Summer is a fun and engaging episode of the show. It tackles important themes like responsibility and the dangers of obsession, all wrapped up in an exciting adventure story. The show is a great way to introduce young children to new words and concepts, and it's sure to keep them entertained from start to finish.

WordGirl: Tobey's Robot Summer is a series that ran for 1 seasons (5 episodes) between January 1, 2009 and on PBS

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The Two-Brains Boogie / Field Day Fun With Robo-tobey
5. The Two-Brains Boogie / Field Day Fun With Robo-tobey
February 16, 2009
The Two-Brains Boogie - Dr. Two Brains is at it again-this time he's threatening to turn all the town's buildings into cheese. When he traps WordGirl outside the city limits she has to figure out how to stop his cheesy plan and get to the Boogie Oogie Oogie dance contest on time! / Field Day Fun With Robo-tobey - Becky's really excited about the big field day competition at school. But when Tobey wins the potato sack race and the flexed arm hang she suspects something is awry. Becky has to figure out Tobey's tricks or else lose her chance at winning the coveted super deluxe teachers-only magic markers.
Have You Seen the Remote? / Sidekicked to the Curb
4. Have You Seen the Remote? / Sidekicked to the Curb
October 31, 2008
Have You Seen the Remote? - Tobey and WordGirl team up to track down missing remote control for his robots. When Tobey finally has a chance to spend time with his crush-WordGirl (sigh)- she has to ignore his distractions and stop whoever is in charge of the robots attack on the city. / Sidekicked to the Curb - The Whammer has had enough of all of this sidekick business. He wants to be his own boss, so he signs up for the Coach's motivational help program. Are all of these evil deeds really steps in the program, or has he just become a pawn in the Coach's master plan?
Tobey's Masterpiece / Chuck the Nice Pencil-Selling Guy
3. Tobey's Masterpiece / Chuck the Nice Pencil-Selling Guy
December 21, 2007
Tobey's Masterpiece - After Tobey fails to paint a masterpiece in art class, Tobey's robot turns out to be a great artist in its own right. / Chuck the Nice Pencil-Selling Guy - Chuck, freed from jail, tries to go straight - but when he finds out his new boss doesn't like sandwhices, he snaps and takes him captive. WordGirl must step in to save the day.
Tobey or Consequences / High Fat Robbery
2. Tobey or Consequences / High Fat Robbery
September 3, 2007
Tobey or Consequences - While Tobey has a babysitter, WG and Tobey get into a battle of words on a real-live match of the game show "Crash or Pie." / High Fat Robbery - The Butcher is hosting free barbecues as diversions to help him carry out his crimes; WordGirl takes him down, after discovering his meaty powers are neutralized by tofu!
Wordgirl Granny Mayor / Tobey Goes Good
1. Wordgirl Granny Mayor / Tobey Goes Good
January 1, 2009
Wordgirl Granny Mayor - Granny May uses her wily ways to become the Mayor's Senior Aide. WordGirl has to help the Mayor see past her "nice old lady" act to stop him from signing laws which actually help villains commit more crimes. / Tobey Goes Good - In order to win WordGirl's heart Tobey decides enters "The Young Inventors Challenge and Friendly Competition." He nearly has WordGirl convinced that he's given up his evil ways, until he loses the competition and loses his cool.
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Where to Watch WordGirl: Tobey's Robot Summer
WordGirl: Tobey's Robot Summer is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch WordGirl: Tobey's Robot Summer on demand at Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 2009