The Electric Company
Fromage Here to Eternity (#121)
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Lisa is chosen to write a story on cheese-making for the school paper, but Annie wants to scoop her. [28 minutes]
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The Electric Company | The Wordball is My... (#118)
Full Program: Will Lisa's stage fright prevent her from saving the play, or will Annie take her part? 27:09
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PBS KIDS Previews | The Electric Company | Music...
Music Video: Theme Song Mash-Up 01:45
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The Electric Company | Josephine:...
Josephine tries to sell a 'light' house and ends up selling two 'nights'. 00:43
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The Electric Company | Captain Cluck: He/She/We...
Captain Cluck comes to the rescue of a mad bull and a sad cow. 00:43
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The Electric Company | Shock & Lenique:...
Shock and Lenique rap about "He, She, We." Check out more from The Electric Company on PBS KIDS GO! 00:45
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Information For Teachers
- Grade Levels
- PreK-2, 3-5
- Curricular Areas
- Literacy & Languages
- Series Length
- 57 episodes
- Average Episode Length
- 28 minutes
- Record Rights
- Record and retain for 1 year from each broadcast. No duplication allowed.
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- http://pbskids.org/electriccom...
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News & Announcements
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Series Description: Like the original "The Electric Company," the new "The Electric Company" draws from pop culture --- music, comedy, technology and celebrities --- to create a playful, hip, multi-media experience. The series includes many modular elements -- sketches, animations and songs -- that will serve a scaffolded phonics curriculum that extends beyond decoding and connected text to reflect new insights into how best to help struggling readers.
All Upcoming Episodes
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Skills (#101)
Keith is invited to join the Electric Company, but Francine swoops in and steals his special skill. [28 minutes]
- Sat, May 25, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 4, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 5, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Thu, June 13, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sat, June 15, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 17, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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The Wordball Is My Oyster (#118)
Lisa tries to overcome her case of stage fright when she's cast as the lead in Hector's play. [28 minutes]
- Sun, May 26, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 18, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 19, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Fri, June 21, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Sun, June 23, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 24, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Oh Danny Boy (#204)
Hector and Danny team up for a doubles ping pong tournament. Will they find friendship in victory? [28 minutes]
- Mon, May 27, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Wed, June 26, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Out to Launch (#119)
When Francine calls Hector a liar on a neighborhood billboard, the kids must help clear his name. [28 minutes]
- Mon, May 27, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, May 28, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Sat, June 1, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 24, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Scent of a Human (#102)
On the day he's supposed to star in a rap video, Hector is hypnotized into thinking he's a dog. [28 minutes]
- Tue, May 28, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, May 29, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Fri, June 7, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 20, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Lights, Camera, Beetles (#103)
Francine steals a prized rhino beetle that is a part of a bug zoo intended for a birthday party. [28 minutes]
- Wed, May 29, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, May 30, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Fri, June 21, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Lost and Spaced (#105)
At the science fair, Lisa and Dax get shrunk down and trapped inside a model of the solar system! [28 minutes]
- Thu, May 30, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
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Wiki Wiki Walter (#305)
A beatboxing competition gets interesting when Shock's old beatboxing pal Wiki joins the challenge. [28 minutes]
- Fri, May 31, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Tue, June 4, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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The Great Compromise (#205)
The Electric Company and the Pranksters work together to keep their ability to use special powers. [28 minutes]
- Fri, May 31, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 3, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Thu, June 27, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 28, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Sat, June 29, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns
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The Limerick Slam (#120)
Jessica and Manny compete in the annual Limerick Slam. [28 minutes]
- Sun, June 2, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 10, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 11, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Fri, June 14, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Mon, June 17, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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War of the Words (#113)
Hector is chosen to give a presentation on stamina, but the pranksters keep him from getting rest. [28 minutes]
- Mon, June 3, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 19, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 20, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Goodnight Robot (#206)
The Electric Company circulates a petition to save a famous literary landmark from destruction. [28 minutes]
- Wed, June 5, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 6, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Thu, June 27, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Franscent (#125)
Francine ruins both her science project and Lisa's. The two rivals need find a way to work together. [28 minutes]
- Thu, June 6, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Fri, June 7, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Sat, June 22, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns
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Fromage Here to Eternity (#121)
Lisa is chosen to write a story on cheese-making for the school paper, but Annie wants to scoop her. [28 minutes]
- Sat, June 8, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 11, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 12, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Madame President (#122)
Can Lisa's campaign message win over Francine's dirty politics in the Book Club President election? [28 minutes]
- Sun, June 9, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns
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Wordball Games (#302)
Hector sprains his ankle and can't compete in the Wordball Games, the neighborhood Olympics. [28 minutes]
- Mon, June 10, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Fri, June 14, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Electric Accompany (#124)
Annie hypnotizes Keith to sing an annoying jingle. The kids need to cure him for his dad's birthday. [28 minutes]
- Wed, June 12, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 13, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Sun, June 16, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns
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Shrink, Shrank, Shrunk! (#306)
Manny borrows the Skeleckian Shrinkanator 3002 and Marcus and Jessica accidentally get shrunk. [28 minutes]
- Tue, June 18, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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Friends Or Aunts (#201)
Annie Scrambler and her aunt go head-to-head with Lisa and Hector on a semi-popular game show. [28 minutes]
- Tue, June 25, 2:30 PM on IPTV
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A Whole New Francine (#202)
Francine wants to be a nicer person, but it may be a ploy to get invited into The Electric Company. [28 minutes]
- Tue, June 25, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 26, 2:30 PM on IPTV
- Fri, June 28, 8:00 PM on IPTV Learns
- Sun, June 30, 4:30 PM on IPTV Learns
Past Episodes
These episodes of The Electric Company aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
- Oh Danny Boy (#204)
- A Whole New Francine (#202)
- Electric Accompany (#124)
- Shrink, Shrank, Shrunk! (#306)
- Lights, Camera, Beetles (#103)
- The Limerick Slam (#120)
- Wordball Games (#302)
- Madame President (#122)
- Scent of a Human (#102)
- Out to Launch (#119)
- The Wordball Is My Oyster (#118)
- War of the Words (#113)
- Goodnight Robot (#206)
- Lost and Spaced (#105)
- The Great Compromise (#205)
- The Unmuffins (#212)
- Fromage Here to Eternity (#121)
- Wiki Wiki Walter (#305)
- Skills (#101)
- A Fistful of Confetti (#312)
- Tip It Or Dip It (#309)
- Franscent (#125)
- The Junior Assistant (#310)
- Revenge of the Zeros (#308)
- Off Target (#301)
- Spooky Summer Soiree (#307)
- The Incredible Return-A-Ball (#303)
- Prankster Holiday (#311)
- Pies for Puppies (#304)
- Friends Or Aunts (#201)