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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Disney Channel Programming Highlights February 2013


[Via Disney Channel Press Release...]

February 2013 Programming Highlights
*All programming subject to change*

Friday, February 1
Original Series – Episode Premiere
A.N.T. Farm "influANTces"
(8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
Chyna and the ANTs are tasked with creating a special project for Black History Month. As Chyna struggles to write a song for her presentation, she decides to lock herself in a recording booth until she comes up with a great song. After accidentally falling asleep, Chyna takes a dream journey back in time where she becomes famous African American music icons from the past, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and Janet Jackson. Using her dream as inspiration, Chyna writes a new version of the "A.N.T. Farm" theme song, "Exceptional," with lyrics that pay tribute to the great women who came before her.
TV-G

Friday, February 1
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Jessie "Teacher’s Pest"
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Zuri is having problems with a teacher (Cheri Oteri) at school, so, Jessie decides to volunteer in her classroom so she can assess the situation. Meanwhile, after Ravi finds out Mr. Kipling is in fact Mrs. Kipling, he struggles with his feelings over having a girl best friend.
Guest Starring Cheri Oteri
TV-G

Friday, February 15
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Jessie "Jessie’s Big Break"
(8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
Guest Stars: Maia Mitchell, John DeLuca
Jessie gets her big break as a stunt double to popular Australian actress Shaylee Michaels (Maia Mitchell) and the two become fast friends.  But chaos ensues when the movie’s director and Shaylee’s boyfriend, MCD (John DeLuca), asks Jessie out on a date. Meanwhile, Emma helps sneak Zuri’s pet zebra into the penthouse.
Guest Starring Maia Mitchell, John DeLuca
TV-G

Sunday, February 17
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Dog With a Blog "Stan Stops Talking"
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
Stan refuses to talk, leaving the kids puzzled trying to figure out why.
TV-G

Sunday, February 17
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Austin & Ally "Campers & Complications"
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
When Ally’s old summer camp friend Elliott comes to town to pay a visit, he and Ally spend a lot of time catching up and reminiscing about the past. Though Austin is now dating Kira, he suddenly finds himself jealous of Ally’s friendship with Elliott.
TV-G  

Sunday, February 17
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Shake It Up "Ty It Up"
(9:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
CeCe and Rocky must re-audition for Shake It Up, Chicago. While CeCe is incredibly nervous and tries to get on the good side of the new host, Lance, Rocky is confident they won't have a problem getting back on the show.
TV-G 

Sunday, February 24
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Dog With a Blog "Dog Loses Girl"
(8:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET/PT)
Bennett and Ellen go out and leave Tyler to watch Chloe, Tyler in turn leaves Chloe with Avery in order to go on a date with Nikki. Avery then enlists Stan to keep an eye on Chloe when she leaves for a short period but when she gets back, Stan is asleep and Chloe is gone!
TV-G

Sunday, February 24
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Austin & Ally "Chapters & Choices"
(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)
When Ally’s mom comes home to host a book release party, Ally works up the courage to finally conquer her stage fright and performs a duet with Austin at the event.
TV-G  

Sunday, February 24
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Shake It Up "My Fair Librarian It Up"
(9:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET/PT)
CeCe and Rocky help Miss Burke win over the heart of her crush, Mr. Zigfeld, while Logan, Ty and Deuce help Flynn build a soapbox car.
Guest starring Tyra Banks as Miss Burke, Alfonso Ribeiro as Mr. Zigfeld, Leo Howard as Logan and Carly Rae Jepsen as herself. Alfonso Ribeiro directs
TV-G