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Tuesday, January 01, 2013

Disney Channel January 2013 Highlights Include New Episodes of 'Jessie', 'Shake It Up', 'Austin & Ally' & 'Dog With A Blog'


[Via Disney Channel Press Release...]


January 2013 Programming Highlights
*All programming subject to change*

Friday, January 11
Original Series – Episode Premiere
A.N.T. Farm "early retiremANT"
(8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
After Principal Skidmore retires, Chyna's grandmother, Gladys, becomes the school principal. But after Chyna’s grandmother continues to embarrass her at school, she tries to get Principal Skidmore back in her old job. Meanwhile, Olive tags along with Principal Skidmore and enjoys the perks of retirement.
TV-G

Friday, January 11
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Jessie "The Trouble with Jessie"
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Jessie is worried Tony is planning on proposing to her after he invites her out for a special evening to meet his parents, so she drags Zuri and her new friend Stuart to the dinner to keep him from doing anything romantic. Meanwhile, a feud begins between Bertram/Emma and Luke/Ravi after they can't agree on who can watch their favorite TV shows on the screening room's big screen.
TV-G

Sunday, January 13
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Dog With A Blog "The Parrot Trap"
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
Realizing everyone in the family but her has bonded with Stan, Ellen brings home an annoying parrot to be her new pet. Meanwhile, Tyler tries to learn more about a pretty girl from school who’s one of Bennett’ new patients. 
TV-G

Sunday, January 13
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Austin & Ally "Ferris Wheels & Funky Breath"
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Austin, Ally, Trish and Dez are excited to make their first big budget music video, but when Kira, a girl with terrible breath, gets hired to play Austin’s love interest, the gang must find a way to finish the video without hurting Kira’s feelings.
TV-G  

Sunday, January 13
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Shake It Up "Oh Brother It Up"
(9:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
Rocky and CeCe get hired at Bob's Kabob's, where CeCe loses her job after she butts heads with the strict manager, Logan. Meanwhile, Georgia plans Jeremy's birthday dinner, and he is bringing over his son "little scooter" for the first time.
Guest starring Leo Howard as Logan.
TV-G 

Friday, January 18
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Jessie "Say Yes to the Messy Dress"
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Jessie offers to introduce the kids to NBA All-Star Chris Bosh, who's in town to play one of Luke’s favorite local basketball teams at the park.  Determined to make sure his beloved team wins the game, Luke takes Bosh's lucky socks, which the superstar hasn't washed since the 10th grade. Meanwhile, a famous designer sends Emma a dress to review on her fashion vlog.  However, things get complicated when Jessie accidentally damages the dress.
Guest starring Chris Bosh as himself
TV-G

Sunday, January 20
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Good Luck Charlie "All Fall Down"
(8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Spencer gets the opportunity to start college in Boston a semester early, and Teddy encourages him to go, not realizing how hard a long distance relationship can be. Meanwhile, Amy starts an online mommy blog, and Bob accidentally releases termites into the house. 
TV-G

Sunday, January 27
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Dog With A Blog "The Bone Identity"
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
When Avery’s nemesis, Karl, overhears Chloe refer to Stan’s secret, he vows to get to the bottom of what Avery and her family are hiding.  While trying to figure out what to do, Avery stumbles upon the fact that Tyler is a math genius and convinces him to compete against Karl in the school’s math competition. 
TV-G

Sunday, January 27
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Austin & Ally "Girlfriends & Girl Friends"
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Ally, Trish and Dez step in to help when Austin decides he wants to ask Jimmy Starr’s daughter, Kira, out on a date.
TV-G  

Sunday, January 27
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Shake It Up "Quit It Up"
(9:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
CeCe gets an embarrassing job as a dancing zit at the mall, but is determined to keep the gig to prove to Rocky and Logan that she doesn't always quit what she starts. Also, the girls get breaking news about the fate of Shake It Up Chicago that threatens to change everything. 
TV-G