October 2016 Programming Highlights
*All programming subject to change*
**Episodes premiere on the Disney Junior block on Disney Channel Unless Otherwise Stated**
Saturday, October 01
Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Captain Jake and the Never Land Pirates “The Legion of Pirate Villains!”
(10:00 – 10:30 A.M. EDT)
When the Grim Buccaneer forms The Legion of Pirate Villains, Captain Jake and his mates set out to stop this new threat to Never Land.
*Recurring are Christian Slater as the Grim Buccaneer, Mark Hamill as Shiverjack, Malcolm McDowell as Lord Fathom and Hector Elizondo as Captain Colossus.
TV-Y
Saturday, October 01
Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Elena of Avalor “Royal Retreat”
(11:00 – 11:30 A.M. EDT)
Elena attends her first Royal Retreat as Crown Princess and learns that it is more important to do what is right than to fit in after a clashing disagreement with one of her fellow rulers.
*Guest starring Aasif Mandvi (“The Daily Show”) as King Raja and Echo Kellum (“Arrow) as King Joaquín.
TV-Y
Monday, October 03
Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Sheriff Callie‘s Wild West “The Great Halloween Robbery / The Ghost of the Scary Prairie”
(8:00 – 8:30 P.M. EDT)
“The Great Halloween Robbery“ – Bandits hide the giant jack-o’-lantern full of treats for the entire town.
“The Ghost of the Scary Prairie” – Peck tells Clementine a tale about the Ghost Rider of the Scary Prairie!
TV-Y
Friday, October 07
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Sofia the First “Cauldronation Day”
(9:00 – 9:30 A.M. EDT)
Sofia must keep Lucinda‘s witch friends from ruining a special witch ceremony.
TV-Y
Friday, October 07
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Doc McStuffins: Toy Hospital “Nikki‘s Night in the E.R. / Royal Buddies”
(9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT)
“Nikki‘s Night in the E.R.” – Nikki Nickel needs to stay overnight at the emergency room after her bank develops a crack.
“Royal Buddies” – While exploring the Royal Lands, Sir Kirby loses his buddy and gets hurt.
TV-Y
Saturday, October 08
Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Captain Jake and the Never Land Pirates “Crabageddon! / Night of the Stonewolf”
(9:00 – 9:30 A.M. EDT)
“Crabageddon!” – Captain Jake, King Crab and Crab Louie team up to oust Doctor Undergear.
“Night of the Stonewolf” – Hook tricks Captain Jake and his crew into finding the legendary Stonewolf Treasure.
TV-Y
Saturday, October 08
Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Miles from Tomorrowland “The Galactic Fair / Unfair Getaway”
(9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT)
“The Galactic Fair” – Miles demonstrates Leo’s new Exo-Flex-X suit at the Galactic Fair.
“Unfair Getaway” – Miles and the Cosmic Explorers must stop Gadfly from stealing the Young Inventors Pavilion.
*Mark Hamill (“Star Wars”) recurs as Gadfly.
TV-Y
Monday, October 10
Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Sheriff Callie‘s Wild West “Ella Sneaks a Peek / Tunnel Of Trouble”
(8:00 – 8:30 P.M. EDT)
“Ella Sneaks a Peek” – When the townsfolk plan a surprise party for Ella, she tries to find out what the surprise is.
“Tunnel Of Trouble” – While Ella hosts “Dairy Days,” the Milk Bandit arrives in town with an elaborate plan to steal all the milk.
TV-Y
Friday, October 14
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse “Martian Minnie’s Tea Party“
(9:00 – 9:30 A.M. EDT)
Minnie goes to Mars to help her outer space twin, Martian Minnie, host a tea party.
TV-Y
Friday, October 14
Original Series – Episode Premiere
The Lion Guard “Beware the Zimwi”
(9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT)
When tales of a mysterious creature, Zimwi, plague the Pride Lands, the Guard must conquer their fears and track down the beast.
TV-Y
Saturday, October 15
Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Captain Jake and the Never Land Pirates “Tales of Captain Buzzard”
(9:00 – 9:30 A.M. EDT)
Grandpa Bones tells an exciting story in which Captain Jake and his crew portray swashbuckling heroes.
TV-Y
Saturday, October 15
Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Miles from Tomorrowland “Building Day / Galactech: Flight of the IOTAs”
(9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT)
“Building Day” – Miles and Haruna’s self-built vehicles cause the Cosmic Explorers to get trapped.
“Galactech: Flight of the IOTAs” – Miles must stop a swarm of IOTA bots from taking over the Stellosphere.
TV-Y
Sunday, October 16
Original Series – Simulcast Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior**
Elena of Avalor “A Day to Remember”
(7:00 – 7:30 P.M. EDT)
On Dia de los Muertos, Elena discovers her ability to see ghosts and sets out to help the spirit of a woman mend the rift between her grandchildren and save the family restaurant.
*Guest starring Jamie Camil (“Jane the Virgin”) as Julio, Justina Machado as Carmen and Ivonne Coll as Doña Angelica.
TV-Y
Monday, October 17
Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Sheriff Callie‘s Wild West “Stagecoach to Yonderville / The Wild Brunch”
(8:00 – 8:30 P.M. EDT)
“Stagecoach to Yonderville“ – Sheriff Callie attempts to lead a crowded stagecoach across a bandit-filled prairie.
“The Wild Brunch” – Uncle Bun and Tio face off to decide who is the fastest flapjack flipper.
TV-Y
Saturday, October 22
Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Captain Jake and the Never Land Pirates “Tiger Sharky Strikes Again! / Captain Jake‘s Pirate Power Crew!”
(9:00 – 9:30 A.M. EDT)
“Tiger Sharky Strikes Again!” – Tiger Sharky inducts Captain Jake into the Dark-Shark Clan.
“Captain Jake‘s Pirate Power Crew!” – Peter Pan gives Captain Jake and his crew a set of Pirate Power Bandanas.
TV-Y
Saturday, October 22
Original Series –Disney Junior Premiere**
Miles from Tomorrowland “Galactech: Still Rocketing / Merc‘s Night Out”
(9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT)
“Galactech: Still Rocketing” – Miles invites his grandparents on a mission to retrieve their long lost starship.
*Jonathan Frakes (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”) guest stars as Vincent Callisto.
“Merc‘s Night Out” – Merc accidentally sleep-rockets to a planet where robots don’t exist.
TV-Y
Monday, October 24
Original Series – Disney Junior Premiere**
Sheriff Callie‘s Wild West “Callie’s Got Trouble / Outlaw Roundup”
(8:00 – 8:30 P.M. EDT)
“Callie’s Got Trouble“ – After Callie captures Teddy of the Trouble Brothers, she thinks she may be able to change his troubled ways.
“Outlaw Roundup” – When Peck grows jealous of Callie, he sets out to capture the Milk Bandit on his own.
TV-Y
Friday, October 28
Original Series – Episode Premiere
Sofia the First “Camp Wilderwood”
(9:00 – 9:30 A.M. EDT)
When James gets homesick at Camp Wilderwood, he and his friend Miles create a plan to escape.
TV-Y
Saturday, October 29
Original Series –Disney Junior Premiere**
Miles from Tomorrowland “Space Junkers / Help Us, Jet Retrograde”
(9:30 – 10:00 A.M. EDT)
“Space Junkers” – Miles and Leo’s scavenging trip turns into a mission to help a lost robot.
“Help Us, Jet Retrograde” – Miles’ homemade movies are a success on an alien planet.
*Comedian Patton Oswalt guest stars as Hubie.
TV-Y