Disney Channel September 2016 Programming Highlights #DisneyChannel

September 2016 Programming Highlights

All programming subject to change

Sunday, September 11

Original Series – Episode Premiere

K.C. Undercover “Spy of the Year Awards”

(8:00 – 8:30 P.M. EDT)

Kira’s big moment at the Spy of the Year Awards is interrupted when the son of Tony “The Big Toe” Tolentino crashes the secret ceremony to avenge his father.

* Guest starring Adam Irigoyen (“Shake It Up”) as Tony “The Big Toe” Tolentino, Jr. and John O’Hurley as Buck Marshall.

TV-Y7 FV

Sunday, September 11

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Bizaardvark “Best Friend Tag”

(8:30 – 9:00 P.M. EDT)

When Paige and Frankie invite Amelia over for a sleepover, the DIY diva goes a bit overboard trying to make it perfect. Meanwhile, Bernie and Dirk try to cover up damage from a hapless dare.

TV-G

Monday, September 12

Original Series – Series Premiere

Polly and the Zhu Zhu Pets “Happy Bounciversary /Say It, Don‘t Spray It”

(4:00 – 4:30 P.M. EDT)

“Happy Bounciversary” – Polly enlists the Zhus to help her plan an anniversary party for her Mom and Dad.

“Say It, Don‘t Spray It” – After returning a skunk to the wild the Zhus get themselves lost in the woods!

TV-G

Monday, September 12

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Backstage “Restart”

(6:00 – 6:30 P.M. EDT)

New musical partnerships, changing dance dynamics and missing faces in the halls have all of Keaton’s students coping to adjust.

TV-G

Tuesday, September 13

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Polly and the Zhu Zhu Pets “Home Run Hamsters / Chip Off The Old Chunk”

(4:00 – 4:30 P.M. EDT)

“Home Run Hamsters” – Polly forgets her glove at home and the Zhus must find it in time for the big game.

“Chip Off The Old Chunk” – The Zhu Zhus sneak into the grocery store after being told to not come.

TV-G

Tuesday, September 13

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Backstage “Juggle”

(6:00 – 6:30 P.M. EDT)

Sasha finds himself caught in the middle of Vanessa and Carly‘s feud. Miles must come to grips with the new normal at Keaton. Scarlett’s presidency is threatened.

TV-G

Wednesday, September 14

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Polly and the Zhu Zhu Pets “Walter-Gate / Janitor Day”

(4:00 – 4:30 P.M. EDT)

“Walter-Gate” – A dog that Polly is looking after escapes the backyard and she and Zhu Zhus need to find him!

“Janitor Day” – The Zhus decide to make friends with Mr. Kerdel, the school janitor.

TV-G

Wednesday, September 14

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Backstage “Eyes Forward”

(6:00 – 6:30 P.M. EDT)

A mysterious film student has Carly distracted from dance. Bianca‘s feelings for Jax resurface. Denzel must win over the student body to accomplish an ambitious project.

TV-G

Thursday, September 15

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Polly and the Zhu Zhu Pets “Goldfish Fingers / Skate-lebrity”

(4:00 – 4:30 P.M. EDT)

“Goldfish Fingers” – Polly and the Zhu Zhus snap a pipe while doing some plumbing and the house starts flooding.

“Skate-lebrity” – Chunk gives Polly a makeover for her big TV skateboarding debut.

TV-G

Thursday, September 15

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Backstage “Once in a Lifetime”

(6:00 – 6:30 P.M. EDT)

Vanessa‘s frustration with not being able to dance reaches a boiling point. Miles is shocked when a familiar face returns and Julie broadens her creative horizons.

TV-G

Friday, September 16

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Polly and the Zhu Zhu Pets “Zombie Sleep Over / The No-Kart Race”

(4:00 – 4:30 P.M. EDT)

“Zombie Sleep Over” – Polly‘s first sleepover gets spooky after she and her friends watch a zombie movie.

“The No-Kart Race” – Polly‘s illness means no Go Kart race, but the Zhus have other plans!

TV-G

Friday, September 16

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Backstage “Da Capo”

(6:00 – 6:30 P.M. EDT)

Alya tries to reintegrate into life at Keaton but is met with hostility. Carly questions her feelings for Austin and Kit attempts to inject her true identity into her music.

TV-G

Friday, September 16

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Elena of Avalor “Prince Too Charming”

(7:30 – 8:00 P.M. EDT)

While on an official visit to the Kingdom of Cordoba, Prince Alonso convinces Elena to briefly set aside her royal duties. Meanwhile, the Yacalli, a gigantic wooden totem creature based on a Mayan legend, awakens.

*Guest starring Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf”) as Prince Alonso and Anthony Mendez (“Jane the Virgin”) as King Juan Ramón.

TV-Y

Friday, September 16

Original Series – Episode Premiere

BUNK‘D “Queen of Screams”

(8:00 – 8:30 P.M. EDT)

Jorge enters a short story contest and wins a dinner with his favorite horror novelist, Stephanie Queen, and decides to bring along a few of his fellow campers for the thrilling experience. Meanwhile, Xander must act as referee between Emma and Ravi.

TV-G

Friday, September 16

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Girl Meets World “Girl Meets The Great Lady of New York”

(8:30 – 9:00 P.M. EDT)

Some of the students are surprised to learn about their diverse heritage during Cultural Week.

TV-G

Sunday, September 18

Original Series – Episode Premiere

K.C. Undercover “In Too Deep”

(8:00 – 8:30 P.M. EDT)

K.C. and Ernie go undercover with a planet-loving group called the Volunteens, while Craig is getting in shape for his new assignment to protect an ambassador.

TV-Y7 FV

Sunday, September 18

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Bizaardvark “Bernie‘s In Charge”

(8:30 – 9:00 P.M. EDT)

When Bernie is temporarily put in charge of Vuuugle, Paige and Frankie’s plans to make a video with pyrotechnics suddenly seems possible.

TV-G

Monday, September 19

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Backstage “Friend or Foe”

(6:00 – 6:30 P.M. EDT)

The music students put aside their differences to get through a difficult day. Vanessa makes a promise she might not be able to keep. Denzel must deliver bad news to a friend.

TV-G

Tuesday, September 20

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Backstage “Verite”

(6:00 – 6:30 P.M. EDT)

Julie is consumed with guilt over cheating on her PSATs. A musical roots assignment hits an emotional nerve with Scarlett, while Carly‘s insecurities get the better of her.

TV-G

Wednesday, September 21

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Backstage “Step Up”

(6:00 – 6:30 P.M. EDT)

Miles is nervous to define his relationship with Alya. Meanwhile, Vanessa questions whether or not she will be able to dance again and Julie faces the unexpected consequences of cheating.

TV-G

Thursday, September 22

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Backstage “Ensemble”

(6:00 – 6:30 P.M. EDT)

The freshmen dance class wants revenge on Julie for Ms. Maria‘s firing. Scarlett makes a discovery that unsettles Kit. Vanessa runs interference in Carly‘s relationship.

TV-G

Friday, September 23

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Backstage “After the Flood”

(6:00 – 6:30 P.M. EDT)

Sasha exposes a classmate‘s secret on his blog with heartbreaking results. Bianca‘s guilt gets the best of her. Jenna is at odds with the rest of the grade nine dancers.

TV-G

Friday, September 23

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Elena of Avalor “Finders Leapers”

(7:30 – 8:00 P.M. EDT)

During an archeological dig, Esteban accidentally releases a mischievous duende, a magical elf-like creature based on Latino folklore, who sets out on a mission to unleash hundreds of other duendes on Avalor.

TV-Y

Friday, September 23

Original Series – Series Premiere

Liv and Maddie: Cali Style “Sorta Sisters-A-Rooney”

(8:00 – 8:30 P.M. EDT)

Liv, Maddie and the rest of the Rooney family are excited to start their new life in California. As the school year begins, the Rooney’s cousin, Ruby, returns home from a summer trip. Excited to have “sort of” siblings, Ruby can’t wait to finally be a sister but finds herself in the middle of a sister-fight between Liv and Maddie. Meanwhile, Joey and Parker attend their new science and technology school and their experience is not what they expected.

TV-G

Friday, September 23

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Girl Meets World “Girl Meets She Don‘t Like Me”

(8:30 – 9:00 P.M. EDT)

Riley is ready to make new friends in high school, but everyone is not as friendly as she expects. The students learn a new lesson in health class.

TV-G

Sunday, September 25

Original Series – Episode Premiere

K.C. Undercover “In Too Deep, Part 2”

(8:00 – 8:30 P.M. EDT)

K.C. is given a mission by the Volunteens organization that pits her against Craig and his assignment to protect the ambassador.

TV-Y7 FV

Sunday, September 25

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Bizaardvark “Pretty-Con”

(8:30 – 9:00 P.M. EDT)

When the annual beauty convention Pretty-Con comes to Vuuugle, Amelia becomes obsessed with beating nine-year-old beauty guru Didi for the coveted Golden Powder Puff Award. Meanwhile, Paige and Frankie agree to help in hopes they can meet event host Meredith Foster and debut their new music video “Bad Hair Day.”

* Guest starring YouTube sensation Meredith Foster as herself and McKenna Grace (“Crash & Bernstein”) as Didi.

TV-G

Monday, September 26

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Backstage “Try Again”

(6:00 – 6:30 P.M. EDT)

Creative differences threaten to put an end to Denzel‘s music video. Sasha enlists Vanessa‘s help for an audition. Carly‘s role in the sprinkler incident comes into question.

TV-G

Tuesday, September 27

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Backstage “Fallout”

(6:00 – 6:30 P.M. EDT)

In the aftermath of Austin‘s bullying, Kit worries for Denzel‘s well-being. Alya seeks comfort from Miles. Vanessa tries to rebuild her friendship with a distant Carly.

TV-G

Wednesday, September 28

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Backstage “Lead the Way”

(6:00 – 6:30 P.M. EDT)

The dance students rally together amid threats that their secret will be exposed. Bianca is determined to make memories with Jax, while Denzel faces a new challenge.

TV-G

Thursday, September 29

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Backstage “Me”

(6:00 – 6:30 P.M. EDT)

A dance rivalry comes between Carly and Vanessa. Bianca gets a career opportunity that could jeopardize her future with Jax and Alya questions Miles‘ feelings for a former crush.

TV-G

Friday, September 30

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Backstage “We”

(6:00 – 6:30 P.M. EDT)

Keaton‘s talent is on display at the Open House, but as the school year comes to a close, the future of each student is uncertain.

TV-G

Friday, September 30

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Elena of Avalor “Royal Retreat”

(7:30 – 8:00 P.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

Friday, September 30

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Liv and Maddie: Cali Style “Linda & Heather-A-Rooney”

(8:00 – 8:30 P.M. EDT)

Liv lands a small part on the hit show “Linda and Heather,” but her role turns out to be bigger than she could have ever imagined. Meanwhile, Joey has to deal with his relationship woes.

TV-G

Friday, September 30

Original Series – Episode Premiere

BUNK’D “Luke Out Below”

(8:30 – 9:00 P.M. EDT)

Luke returns to camp and decides to take Griff and Zuri on an adventure to prove that he can be just as responsible as the other CITs.

* Guest starring Cameron Boyce as Luke Ross.

TV-G