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{{Short description|American animated children's television series on PBS Kids}} |
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{{Infobox television |
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| image = Work It Out Wombats logo.png |
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| genre = Preschool |
| genre = [[Preschool]]<br>[[Educational]]<br>[[Children's animation]] |
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| creator = Kathy Waugh<br>Marcy Gunther<br>Robby Hoffman<br>Marisa Wolsky |
| creator = Kathy Waugh<br>Marcy Gunther<br>Robby Hoffman<br>Marisa Wolsky |
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| voices = Ian Ho<br>Mia Swami-Nathan<br>Rain Janjua<br>Yanna McIntosh |
| voices = Ian Ho<br>Mia Swami-Nathan<br>Rain Janjua<br>Yanna McIntosh |
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| open_theme = "Work It Out Wombats! Theme" |
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| end_theme = "Work It Out Wombats! Theme" (instrumental) |
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| theme_music_composer = {{plainlist | |
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* Bill Sherman |
* Bill Sherman |
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* Nina Woodford-Wells |
* Nina Woodford-Wells |
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| open_theme = "Work It Out Wombats!" |
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| composer = {{Plainlist| |
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* Asher Lenz |
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* Stephen Salas |
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| country = United States |
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| language = English |
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| num_seasons = 1 |
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| list_episodes = #Episodes |
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| executive_producer = Marcy Gunther<br>Marisa Wolsky |
| executive_producer = Marcy Gunther<br>Marisa Wolsky |
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| company = [[WGBH-TV|GBH Kids]] |
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* Pipeline Studios |
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| network = [[PBS Kids]] |
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| first_aired = {{Start date|2023|02|06}} |
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'''''Work It Out Wombats!''''' is a |
'''''Work It Out Wombats!''''' is a [[Children's television series|children's]] [[Animated series|animated television series]] that premiered on February 6, 2023, on [[PBS Kids]]. The series is produced by [[WGBH-TV|GBH Kids]] and Pipeline Studios.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Work It Out Wombats! . Work It Out Wombats! . Home {{!}} PBS KIDS {{!}} PBS KIDS |url=https://itv.com/wiow |access-date=June 29, 2011 |website=pbskids.org}}</ref> The series also has a podcast, which premiered on January 4, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Work it Out Wombats! Podcasts Station News WQPT PBS |url=https://wqpt.org/news/2024/work-it-out-wombats-podcasts/ |website=wqpt.org |access-date=1 February 2024 |date=January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/WombatsPBS/posts/400880039121294 |website=www.facebook.com |access-date=1 February 2024 |date=3 January 2024 |quote=You're invited to a playdate with Malik, Zadie, and Zeke! WHEN: Starting tomorrow...}}</ref> Reception to the series has been positive. |
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and Pipeline Studios.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Work It Out Wombats! . Work It Out Wombats! . Home {{!}} PBS KIDS {{!}} PBS KIDS |url=https://itv.com/wiow |access-date=June 29, 2011 |website=pbskids.org}}</ref> |
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== Premise == |
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The series follows Malik, Zadie, and Zeke, creative marsupial siblings who live with their grandmother (Super) in her treehouse apartment complex, known as the Treeborhood.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PBS KIDS Announces New Series, WORK IT OUT WOMBATS! Debuting Winter 2023 |url=https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/blogs/news/pbs-kids-announces-new-series-work-it-out-wombats-debuting-winter-2023/ |access-date=February 8, 2023 |website=About PBS – Main |language=en}}</ref> Every episode features them encountering a problem of some kind and using [[computational thinking]] to solve it.<ref>{{cite web |title=New PBS KIDS Series, WORK IT OUT WOMBATS!, Premieres February 6, 2023 |url=https://www.cpb.org/pressroom/New-PBS-KIDS-Series-WORK-IT-OUT-WOMBATS-Premieres-February-6-2023 |website=CPB |date=July 26, 2022 |publisher=Corporation for Public Broadcasting |access-date=February 10, 2023}}</ref> In-between each of the episodes is a 90-second music video. |
The series follows Malik, Zadie, and Zeke, creative marsupial siblings who live with their grandmother (Super) in her treehouse apartment complex, known as the Treeborhood.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PBS KIDS Announces New Series, WORK IT OUT WOMBATS! Debuting Winter 2023 |url=https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/blogs/news/pbs-kids-announces-new-series-work-it-out-wombats-debuting-winter-2023/ |access-date=February 8, 2023 |website=About PBS – Main |language=en}}</ref> Every episode features them encountering a problem of some kind and using [[computational thinking]] to solve it.<ref>{{cite web |title=New PBS KIDS Series, WORK IT OUT WOMBATS!, Premieres February 6, 2023 |url=https://www.cpb.org/pressroom/New-PBS-KIDS-Series-WORK-IT-OUT-WOMBATS-Premieres-February-6-2023 |website=CPB |date=July 26, 2022 |publisher=Corporation for Public Broadcasting |access-date=February 10, 2023}}</ref> In-between each of the episodes is a 90-second music video. |
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== Characters == |
== Characters == |
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{{split section|List of Work It Out Wombats! characters|date=October 2024}} |
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[[File:Work_It_Out_Wombats_cast.jpeg|thumb|left|The main and supporting cast of the series. From left to right: Louisa, Duffy, Quique, Sammy, Leiko, Mr. E, Ellie, Super (holding Malik, Zeke, and Zadie), JunJun, Gabriela, Kaya, Kat, Cece, Amado, Carly, Kit, Clyde]] |
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[[File:Work_It_Out_Wombats_cast.jpeg|thumb|left|The main and supporting cast of the series. From left to right: Louisa, Duffy, Quique, Sammy, Leiko, Mr. E, Ellie, Super (holding Malik, Zeke, & Zadie), JunJun, Gabriela, Kaya, Kat, Cece, Amado, Carly, Kit & Clyde]] |
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* Malik (voiced by Ian Ho) - A 7-year-old grey [[wombat]] and the oldest of the siblings. He is meticulous and organized, but nonetheless likes having fun with his siblings.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Work It Out Wombats! |author-link=Work It Out Wombats! |user=WombatsPBS |number=1609931303964606521 |date=January 2, 2023 |title=Malik is the oldest of the Wombats, and he's been known to make a careful list of pros and cons. ⭐ Meet Malik FEBRUARY 6th, 2023 on @PBSKIDS! #WombatsPBS ⭐ https://t.co/rPOvT5WuTM |language=en |access-date=February 23, 2023}}</ref> |
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* Zadie (voiced by Mia Swami-Nathan) - A 6-year-old purple wombat and the middle child of the siblings. She likes to create fantastical ideas that are shown in a cardboard/puffball/popsicle stick art style.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Work It Out Wombats! |author-link=Work It Out Wombats! |user=WombatsPBS |number=1610648538215481346 |date=January 4, 2023 |title=Zadie doesn't have just one idea, she has eight. Twelve! A hundred! She's looking to get more patience— somewhere and immediately. ⭐ Meet Zadie FEBRUARY 6th, 2023 on @PBSKIDS! #WombatsPBS ⭐ https://t.co/QQnJvrFjbD |language=en |access-date=February 23, 2023}}</ref> |
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* Malik (voiced by [[Ian Ho (actor)|Ian Ho]]) is a playful and curious 8-year-old (starting off at 7 years old) grey [[wombat]] and the oldest of the siblings. He is meticulous and organized, but nonetheless likes having fun with his siblings.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Work It Out Wombats! |author-link=Work It Out Wombats! |user=WombatsPBS |number=1609931303964606521 |date=January 2, 2023 |title=Malik is the oldest of the Wombats, and he's been known to make a careful list of pros and cons. ⭐ Meet Malik FEBRUARY 6th, 2023 on @PBSKIDS! #WombatsPBS ⭐ https://t.co/rPOvT5WuTM |language=en |access-date=February 23, 2023}}</ref> |
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* Zadie (voiced by [[Mia Swami-Nathan]]) is an adorable and cute 7-year-old (starting off at 6 years old) purple wombat and the middle child of the siblings. She likes to create fantastical ideas that are shown in a cardboard/puffball/popsicle stick art style.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Work It Out Wombats! |author-link=Work It Out Wombats! |user=WombatsPBS |number=1610648538215481346 |date=January 4, 2023 |title=Zadie doesn't have just one idea, she has eight. Twelve! A hundred! She's looking to get more patience— somewhere and immediately. ⭐ Meet Zadie FEBRUARY 6th, 2023 on @PBSKIDS! #WombatsPBS ⭐ https://t.co/QQnJvrFjbD |language=en |access-date=February 23, 2023}}</ref> |
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* Zeke (voiced by [[Rain Janjua]]) is a playful 5-year-old yellow wombat and the youngest of the siblings. He usually carries a stuffed animal named Snout with him, and is fond of asking lots of questions and talking nonstop.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Work It Out Wombats! |author-link=Work It Out Wombats! |user=WombatsPBS |number=1611410641415192607 |date=January 6, 2023 |title=Zeke is the youngest of the Wombats, and he is rarely spotted without his stuffy Snout— who is better than Zeke at keeping secrets. ⭐ Meet Zeke FEBRUARY 6th, 2023 on @PBSKIDS! #WombatsPBS ⭐ https://t.co/MCe9zQlF8L |language=en |access-date=February 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210221844/https://twitter.com/WombatsPBS/status/1611410641415192607 |archive-date=February 10, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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* Super (voiced by [[Yanna McIntosh]], the voice of Emmaline on ''[[Lyla in the Loop|the next show]]'') is a fifty-something pink-haired cyan wombat who is the wombats' grandmother as well as the superintendent of the Treeborhood. She is open minded and encourages her grandchildren to make mistakes.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Work It Out Wombats! |author-link=Work It Out Wombats! |user=WombatsPBS |number=1613985767658819590 |date=January 13, 2023 |title=Super is the squishiest, huggiest grandma you'll ever find. But, where can you find her? ➡️ She might be under the sink, fixing a skateboard ramp, or even hang-gliding. ⭐ Meet Gramma Super FEBRUARY 6th, 2023 on @PBSKIDS! #WombatsPBS ⭐ https://t.co/QO3tWw7CbA |language=en |access-date=February 23, 2023}}</ref> She has a brother named Duper who lives in another town miles away. |
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* Louisa (voiced by Claire Mackness) - A 4-year-old adopted [[tarsier]] who wants to know everything. Her catchphrase is "Did/do you not know?" She is best friends with Zeke. |
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* Leiko and Duffy<!-- Please don’t put the character names in the parentheses. The word “respectively” makes it clear on who voiced who.--> (voiced by Ana Sani and Shoshana Sperling respectively) - A pair of [[kangaroo]]s who are a [[lesbian]] couple and the adoptive mothers of Louisa. They used to be in a rock music duo together. Duffy works at the Eat 'N Greet, while Leiko is the COO of the Creation Station. |
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* Mr. E (a.k.a Mr. Splendito, voiced by [[Joseph Motiki]], the voice of Calvin on ''[[Rosie's Rules|the previous show]]'', and the voice of Louis on ''[[Lyla in the Loop|the next show]]'') is an [[iguana]] who owns the Everything Emporium. He is very organized and does care for the wombats but doesn't like their antics. He has a crush on Ellie, as she is the only person that he is openly affectionate towards.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Work It Out Wombats! |author-link=Work It Out Wombats! |user=WombatsPBS |number=1616825975001464832 |date=January 21, 2023 |title=While cleaning the Everything Emporium, Mr. E might accidentally knock over boxes, topple displays, and then fire himself for incompetence. ⭐ Meet Mr. E FEBRUARY 6th on @PBSKIDS! #WombatsPBS ⭐ https://t.co/2uOtLym45P |language=en |access-date=February 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210220719/https://twitter.com/WombatsPBS/status/1616825975001464832 |archive-date=February 10, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> He has a alter ego named Mr. Splendito in “The Great Splendito”. |
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* Sammy (voiced by Baeyen Hoffman) - A young, laid back [[emerald tree boa]] snake with [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rican]] heritage.<ref name="assignmentx.com"/> He is best friends with Malik. |
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* Ellie (voiced by [[Tymika Tafari]]) is a [[moose]] of [[Jamaica]]n descent who is the Treeborhood's [[Emergency medical technician|EMT]]. She is reliable and very kind-hearted. Some of her interests include fitness and jumping on a trampoline.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Work It Out Wombats! |author-link=Work It Out Wombats! |user=WombatsPBS |number=1621596408338857988 |date=February 3, 2023 |title=Never running out of things to do, Ellie is a rock for the Treeborhood. ⭐ Meet Ellie on @PBSKIDS starting FEBRUARY 6TH! #WombatsPBS ⭐ https://t.co/SUixstDYGX |language=en |access-date=February 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210220924/https://twitter.com/WombatsPBS/status/1621596408338857988 |archive-date=February 10, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="assignmentx.com">{{cite web | url=https://www.assignmentx.com/2023/work-it-out-wombats-creators-on-new-pbs-kids-animated-series-exclusive-interview/ | title=WORK IT OUT WOMBATS! Creators on new PBS Kids animated series – Exclusive Interview – Assignment X | date=February 6, 2023 }}</ref> |
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* Louisa (voiced by [[Claire Mackness]]) is a 5-year-old adopted pink [[tarsier]] who wants to know everything. Her catchphrase is "Did/do you not know?". She is good friends with Zeke. She shares a name with another character with the same name from ''[[Lyla in the Loop|the next show]]''. |
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* JunJun (voiced by Roman Pesino) - A [[Philippine Eagle]] who likes singing and playing guitar. He occasionally speaks [[Tagalog language|Tagalog]] words. He is best friends with Zadie. |
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* Leiko and Duffy<!-- Please do not add the character names in the parenthesis. The word "respectively" makes it clear on who voiced who.--> (voiced by [[Ana Sani]] and [[Shoshana Sperling]], respectively) are a pair of [[kangaroo]]s who are a [[lesbian]] couple and the adoptive mothers of Louisa. They used to be in a rock music duo together. Duffy works at Eat 'N Greet, while Leiko is the COO of the Creation Station. |
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* Kaya (voiced by Gianelle Miranda) - JunJun's 16-year-old sister. She is a waitress at the Eat 'N Greet and a social media influencer. |
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* Sammy (voiced by [[Baeyen Hoffman]]) is a 8-year-old (starting off at 7 years old) orange laid-back [[emerald tree boa]] snake with [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rican]] heritage.<ref name="assignmentx.com"/> He is good friends with Malik. |
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* Amado (voiced by Mark Andrada) - JunJun and Kaya’s father. He's the arborist of the Treeborhood and frequently cuts topiary trees. He wears a red [[Barong Tagalog]]. |
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* Quique, real name Enrique (voiced by [[B'atz' Recinos]]) is the father of Sammy. He is a teacher at the Starlight Room.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Work It Out Wombats! |author-link=Work It Out Wombats! |user=WombatsPBS |number=1621754468101505026 |date=February 4, 2023 |title=Why is Sammy so cool and thoughtful? Because that's how his Dad, Quique, is! ⭐ Meet Sammy and Quique on @PBSKIDS starting FEBRUARY 6TH! #WombatsPBS ⭐ https://t.co/NEgC9lVHaV |language=en |access-date=February 23, 2023}}</ref> He has a wife named Yolanda whom he had divorced but still remains contact by taking turns in taking care of their son. |
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* Gabriela (voiced by [[Carolyn Fe]]) - JunJun and Kaya’s grandmother. She's the local mail carrier. |
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* JunJun (voiced by [[Roman Pesino]]) is a playful 7-year-old (starting off at 6 years old) [[Philippine Eagle]] who likes singing and playing guitar. He occasionally speaks [[Tagalog language|Tagalog]] words. He is good friends with Zadie. |
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* Kat (voiced by [[Athena Karkanis]]), Kit (voiced by [[Dan Chameroy]]), and Carly, CeCe, and Clyde (all voiced by [[Julie Lemieux]])- A green crab family who are farmers at the Sow 'N Grow. They are rather timid. Carly, CeCe, and Clyde are triplets who function as a single character. Carly wears red, CeCe wears green, and Clyde wears blue. Also, Cece is the only crab who wears square glasses while Kit, Kat, Carly & Clyde wear round glasses. Kit and Kat are their father and mother. |
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* Kaya (voiced by [[Gianelle Miranda]]) is JunJun's 17-year-old (starting off at 16 years old) sister. She is a waitress at the Eat 'N Greet and a social media influencer. |
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* Fergus and Felicia Fishman <!-- Please don’t put the character names in the parentheses. The word “respectively” makes it clear on who voiced who.--> (voiced by Michael Gordin Shore and [[Katie Griffin]] respectively) - Fish entrepreneurs who live in a tank near the top of the Treeborhood. They have three babies: Flip, Frannie, and Finn. |
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* Amado (voiced by [[Mark Andrada]]) is JunJun and Kaya's father. He is the arborist of the Treeborhood and frequently cuts topiary trees. He wears a red [[barong tagalog]]. |
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* Gabriela (voiced by [[Carolyn Fe]]) is JunJun and Kaya's grandmother. She is the local mail carrier. |
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* Carly, CeCe, and Clyde (all voiced by [[Julie Lemieux]]), Kat (voiced by [[Athena Karkanis]]), and Kit (voiced by [[Dan Chamroy]]) are a green [[fiddler crab]] family who are farmers at the Sow 'N Grow. They are rather timid. Carly, CeCe, and Clyde are triplets who function as a single character. Carly wears red, CeCe wears green, and Clyde wears blue. Also, Cece is the only crab who wears square glasses while Kit, Kat, Carly and Clyde wear round glasses. Kit and Kat are their father and mother. |
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* Fergus and Felicia Fishman<!-- Please do not add the character names in the parenthesis. The word "respectively" makes it clear on who voiced who.--> (voiced by [[Michael Gordin Shore]] and [[Athena Karkanis]], respectively) are fish entrepreneurs who live in a tank near the top of the Treeborhood. |
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* Flip, Fannie, and Finn Fishman are three fish children who live with Fergus and Felicia in their tank near the top of the Treeborhood. |
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* Sylvia (voiced by [[Paloma Nuñez]]) is a white cow with lavender spots, dark blue glasses, and curly maroon hair. She wears a purple button-up shirt. |
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* Duper (also known as Great Uncle Duper, voiced by [[Martin Roach]]) is Malik, Zadie, and Zeke’s granduncle and Super’s brother. |
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* Buckley (voiced by [[Jayd Deroché]]) is a beaver and the wombats' friend. |
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* Yolanda (voiced by [[Margarita Varderrama]]) is the ex-wife of Quique and Sammy’s mother. |
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* Benito (voiced by [[Juan Pablo Romero]]) is Sammy’s cousin. Benito speaks Spanish in the English version and English in the Spanish version. |
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== Episodes == |
== Episodes == |
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{{split section|List of Work It Out Wombats! episodes|date=October 2024}} |
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===Series overview=== |
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===Season 1 (2023-25)=== |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Kathy Waugh<hr>Jiro C. Okada |
| WrittenBy = Kathy Waugh<hr>Jiro C. Okada |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|02|06}} |
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| ProdCode = 103 |
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| ShortSummary = "Snout and About": Zeke loses his |
| ShortSummary = "Snout and About": When Zeke loses his plush toy, Snout, the wombats need to retrace their steps to find Snout.<br>"Zadie's Shell Shuffle": While playing hide-and-seek, Zadie messes up Mr. E's shell garden, so she needs to rearrange it in the specific pattern that it was in. |
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Song: "Cause and Effect": Super sings about [[cause and effect]]. Written by Randy Rogel. |
Song: "Cause and Effect": Super sings about [[cause and effect]]. Written by Randy Rogel. |
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| WrittenBy = Monique D. Hall<hr>[[Deanna Oliver]] |
| WrittenBy = Monique D. Hall<hr>[[Deanna Oliver]] |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|02|06}} |
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| ProdCode = 101 |
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| ShortSummary = "Junior Supers": |
| ShortSummary = "Junior Supers": Super’s special trick - breaking big jobs into little ones - helps Zadie and Malik clean up a big mess.<br>"Measure for Measure": To make a new hat for Ellie, the Wombats are helped by a “special trick” - measuring! |
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Song: "Break It Down": The wombats make a sandwich by breaking the jobs down into little jobs. Written by Joe Fallon. |
Song: "Break It Down": The wombats make a sandwich by breaking the jobs down into little jobs. Written by Joe Fallon. |
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| WrittenBy = [[Sherri Stoner]]<hr>Kathy Waugh |
| WrittenBy = [[Sherri Stoner]]<hr>Kathy Waugh |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|02|07}} |
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| ProdCode = 104 |
| ProdCode = 104 |
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| ShortSummary = "Special Delivery": Sammy is sick, and Malik wants to deliver ice cream to him. |
| ShortSummary = "Special Delivery": Sammy is sick, and Malik wants to deliver ice cream to him. But, he needs to find a way to stop the ice cream from melting.<br>"Campout Confusion": Zadie wants to host a fun campout, and invites the crab kids to it. Things did not go as expected, because she did not plan initially. |
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Song: "The More I Try, The More I Know": The wombats try out different scents for Super's bubble bath. Song by Andrea Leon-Ramos. |
Song: "The More I Try, The More I Know": The wombats try out different scents for Super's bubble bath. Song by Andrea Leon-Ramos. |
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| WrittenBy = Cusi Cram & Peter K. Hirsch<hr>Nida Chowdhry |
| WrittenBy = Cusi Cram & Peter K. Hirsch<hr>Nida Chowdhry |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|02|08}} |
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| ProdCode = 102 |
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| ShortSummary = "Snout Wash Day": Snout is very dirty and needs to be washed, but Malik accidentally spills soap on the instructions.<br>"A Super Recipe": The wombats want to make cornbread for Grandma Super, but when they lose the cookbook, they need to create the recipe by other means. |
| ShortSummary = "Snout Wash Day": Snout is very dirty and needs to be washed, but Malik accidentally spills soap on the instructions.<br>"A Super Recipe": The wombats want to make cornbread for Grandma Super, but when they lose the cookbook, they need to create the recipe by other means. |
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| WrittenBy = Deanna Oliver<hr>Michael Olmo |
| WrittenBy = Deanna Oliver<hr>Michael Olmo |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|02|09}} |
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| ProdCode = 110 |
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| ShortSummary = "Summerweenie Halloweenie": The wombats go trick-or-treating in summer, and learn how to organize their treats by size and color. Mr. E |
| ShortSummary = "Summerweenie Halloweenie": The wombats go trick-or-treating in summer, and learn how to organize their treats by size and color. Mr. E didn't trust Halloween at first, but he grows to love it when he joins the wombats.<br>"Make It Snow": Zeke wants to play in snow, but it is not winter yet. After Mr. E shows the wombats a snow globe, they decide to make their own giant snow globe, and search for materials that could stand in for snow. |
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Song: "Mystery Box": JunJun and Malik try to guess what's inside Louisa's mystery box. Written by Andrea Leon-Ramos. |
Song: "Mystery Box": JunJun and Malik try to guess what's inside Louisa's mystery box. Written by Andrea Leon-Ramos. |
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| WrittenBy = Deanna Oliver<hr>Crescent Imani Novell |
| WrittenBy = Deanna Oliver<hr>Crescent Imani Novell |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|02|13}} |
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| ProdCode = 106 |
| ProdCode = 106 |
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| ShortSummary = "Crab Quakes": The crabs are scared by something |
| ShortSummary = "Crab Quakes": The crabs are scared by something they heard, so they run away to the wombats' house to seek refuge. The wombats take it upon themselves to solve the mystery of what made the noise. They figure out that the noise came from a wind-up dragon toy.<br>"Hopping Helpers": Malik, Zadie, and Zeke realize that it feels good to help others, so they become the "Hopping Helpers" and try to help everyone in the Treeborhood. But with all the tasks they have to do, they realize that even helpers need help sometimes. |
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Song: "What's Going On?": The wombats find out what's making a scary shadow in their room. Written by Glen Berger. |
Song: "What's Going On?": The wombats find out what's making a scary shadow in their room. Written by Glen Berger. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Darnell Lamont Walker<hr>Cooper Sweeney |
| WrittenBy = Darnell Lamont Walker<hr>Cooper Sweeney |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|02|14}} |
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| ProdCode = 107 |
| ProdCode = 107 |
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| ShortSummary = "Brother Day": Malik learns the key to a successful brother day; ask |
| ShortSummary = "Brother Day": Malik learns the key to a successful brother day; to ask Zeke what he wants to do.<br>"Cafe Chaos": After Duffy sprains her ankle, Zeke and Louisa become waiters at the Eat N' Greet. However, waiting so many tables at once proves to be difficult for them, and they keep messing up the orders. Quique helps them memorize the steps to being a waiter. With Zeke and Louisa's help and skills, Mr. E's meal with Ellie goes successful. |
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Song: "Collaborate": The wombats work together to get a box to the top of the hill. Written by Stacey Greenberger. |
Song: "Collaborate": The wombats work together to get a box to the top of the hill. Written by Stacey Greenberger. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Glen Berger & Peter Ferland<hr>Chuck Tately |
| WrittenBy = Glen Berger & Peter Ferland<hr>Chuck Tately |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|02|15}} |
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| ProdCode = 109 |
| ProdCode = 109 |
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| ShortSummary = "The Sleepover": Zeke attends a sleepover at the Creation Station with Louisa and the crab |
| ShortSummary = "The Sleepover": Zeke attends a sleepover at the Creation Station with Louisa and the crab children, but the activities at the sleepover are nothing like his usual bedtime routine.<br>"Secret Tunnels": When the wombats want to deliver books to the crabs, Super shows them a secret network of passageways in the underbelly of the Treeborhood. Zeke loses his book, so the wombats have to navigate the tunnels to find it. |
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Song: "One Part at a Time": Ellie teaches Malik the steps to a dance. Written by Sofia Geck. |
Song: "One Part at a Time": Ellie teaches Malik the steps to a dance. Written by Sofia Geck. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Michael Olmo<hr>Kathy Waugh |
| WrittenBy = Michael Olmo<hr>Kathy Waugh |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|02|16}} |
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| ProdCode = 105 |
| ProdCode = 105 |
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| ShortSummary = "The Mighty Zeke": Malik and Zadie help Zeke overcome his fear of riding a two-wheeler.<br>"Gift For a Fish": The Fishmans had their babies, and the wombats were invited to their baby shower. The wombats come up with the perfect gift for the fish babies. |
| ShortSummary = "The Mighty Zeke": Malik and Zadie help Zeke overcome his fear of riding a two-wheeler.<br>"Gift For a Fish": The Fishmans had their babies, and the wombats were invited to their baby shower. The wombats come up with the perfect gift for the fish babies. |
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Song: "Sandcastle Song": The crab |
Song: "Sandcastle Song": The crab children try different ways to get their sandcastle to stay up. Written by Pierce Freelon. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Cusi Cram & Peter Hirsch<hr>Sherri Stoner |
| WrittenBy = Cusi Cram & Peter Hirsch<hr>Sherri Stoner |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|02|20}} |
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| ProdCode = 108 |
| ProdCode = 108 |
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| ShortSummary = "Me Time": After they find out that Super takes time off for herself every day, Malik and Zadie set out to create the perfect "Me Time."<br>"Zadie and the Really Big, Really Loud Noisy Thing": Zadie needs a place where she can make |
| ShortSummary = "Me Time": After they find out that Super takes time off for herself every day, Malik and Zadie set out to create the perfect "Me Time."<br>"Zadie and the Really Big, Really Loud Noisy Thing": Zadie needs a place where she can make loud noises. |
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Song: "Pattern Song": Super sings about patterns. Written by Randy Rogel. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Cooper Sweeney<hr>Darnell Lamont Walker |
| WrittenBy = Cooper Sweeney<hr>Darnell Lamont Walker |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|02|21}} |
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| ProdCode = 114 |
| ProdCode = 114 |
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| ShortSummary = "Talent Turmoil": The Treeborhood holds a talent show, and Zeke is in charge of everyone's props. Trouble arises when the props are put in the wrong order.<br>"Zeke's Collection Selection": The Treeborhood is holding a collection |
| ShortSummary = "Talent Turmoil": The Treeborhood holds a talent show, and Zeke is in charge of everyone's props. Trouble arises when the props are put in the wrong order.<br>"Zeke's Collection Selection": The Treeborhood is holding a collection fair, so Zeke tries to create his own collection. |
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Song: "Same But Different": Zadie and Malik sing about similarities and differences. Written by Randy Rogel. |
Song: "Same But Different": Zadie and Malik sing about similarities and differences. Written by Randy Rogel. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Deanna Oliver<hr>Jessica Tsou |
| WrittenBy = Deanna Oliver<hr>Jessica Tsou |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|02|22}} |
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| ProdCode = 113 |
| ProdCode = 113 |
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| ShortSummary = "Helper For the Day": Zeke helps Mr. E sort things at the Everything Emporium.<br>"Racecar Wombats": The wombats want to participate in the Treeborhood Derby, but struggle to get their homemade box race car out in time for the race. |
| ShortSummary = "Helper For the Day": Zeke helps Mr. E sort things at the Everything Emporium.<br>"Racecar Wombats": The wombats want to participate in the Treeborhood Derby, but struggle to get their homemade box race car out in time for the race. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Glen Berger & Peter Ferland<hr>Sherri Stoner |
| WrittenBy = Glen Berger & Peter Ferland<hr>Sherri Stoner |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|02|27}} |
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| ProdCode = 111 |
| ProdCode = 111 |
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| ShortSummary = "Sparklepants": While preparing for Ellie's welcome home party, Mr. E accidentally orders 200 pairs of Sparklepants. It |
| ShortSummary = "Sparklepants": While preparing for Ellie's welcome home party, Mr. E accidentally orders 200 pairs of Sparklepants. It is up to JunJun and Zadie to figure out what to do with the pants before Ellie gets home from her vacation.<br>"Game Changer": No one has time to play with Zadie, so she decides to play with the crab kids. They all try to find a game that they can all enjoy. Meanwhile, Zeke and Malik collect umbrellas. |
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Song: "Set the Table": The wombats learn to set the table before they eat. Song by Ron Holsey. |
Song: "Set the Table": The wombats learn to set the table before they eat. Song by Ron Holsey. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Rachel Reuben<hr>Atul N. Rao |
| WrittenBy = Rachel Reuben<hr>Atul N. Rao |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|02|28}} |
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| ProdCode = 112 |
| ProdCode = 112 |
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| ShortSummary = "Bake It Til You Make It": Zeke and Louisa sell mud pies in exchange for stickers, but they need to figure out how to bake |
| ShortSummary = "Bake It Til You Make It": Zeke and Louisa sell mud pies in exchange for stickers, but they need to figure out how to bake a perfect pie.<br>"Zoom In Zadie": Mr. E has never been able to paint a square. Zadie tries to get the others to help but realizes that she needs to take a good picture to send to the Treeborhood newsletter. |
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Song: "Step It Out": The wombats go over the steps they need to get ready for the beach. Song by Ron Holsey. |
Song: "Step It Out": The wombats go over the steps they need to get ready for the beach. Song by Ron Holsey. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Sherri Stoner<hr>Crystal Villarreal |
| WrittenBy = Sherri Stoner<hr>Crystal Villarreal |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|07|24}} |
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| ProdCode = 119<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/moo-moo-choo-choo-lake-bellyflop/07-24-2023/09-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=16 May 2023}}</ref> |
| ProdCode = 119<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/moo-moo-choo-choo-lake-bellyflop/07-24-2023/09-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=16 May 2023}}</ref> |
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| ShortSummary = "Moo Moo Choo Choo": The wombats |
| ShortSummary = "Moo Moo Choo Choo": The wombats help free the Moo Moo Choo Choo train, which got itself stuck in a sea of mud.<br>"Lake Bellyflop": First spied through a telescope, the wombats attempt to find mystical Bellyflop Lake without getting lost. |
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Song: "The Wombat Wiggle": The wombats show a dance called the Wombat Wiggle. Song by Ron Holsey. |
Song: "The Wombat Wiggle": The wombats show a dance called the Wombat Wiggle. Song by Ron Holsey. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Natalie Vazquez<hr>Kathy Waugh |
| WrittenBy = Natalie Vazquez<hr>Kathy Waugh |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|07|25}} |
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| ProdCode = 118<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/hd/work-it-out-wombats/321-lift-off-moon-magic/07-25-2023/10-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=16 May 2023}}</ref> |
| ProdCode = 118<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/hd/work-it-out-wombats/321-lift-off-moon-magic/07-25-2023/10-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=16 May 2023}}</ref> |
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| ShortSummary = "3, 2, 1 Lift Off!": The wombats look for unicorns on the moon.<br>"Moon Magic": Louisa commands the moon to change its shape. |
| ShortSummary = "3, 2, 1 Lift Off!": The wombats look for unicorns on the moon.<br>"Moon Magic": Louisa commands the moon to change its shape. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Darnell Lamont Walker<hr>Deanna Oliver |
| WrittenBy = Darnell Lamont Walker<hr>Deanna Oliver |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|07|26}} |
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| ProdCode = 122<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/hd/work-it-out-wombats/color-fun-a-super-invention/07-26-2023/10-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=16 May 2023}}</ref> |
| ProdCode = 122<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/hd/work-it-out-wombats/color-fun-a-super-invention/07-26-2023/10-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=16 May 2023}}</ref> |
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| ShortSummary = "Color Fun": The wombats invent a color game.<br>"A Super Invention": Super invents a Huggyback rider. |
| ShortSummary = "Color Fun": The wombats invent a color game.<br>"A Super Invention": Super invents a Huggyback rider. |
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| Title = A Sleep Story for Ellie"<hr>"Super's Super Mug |
| Title = A Sleep Story for Ellie"<hr>"Super's Super Mug |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Sherri |
| WrittenBy = Sherri Stoner<hr>Mercedes Brazier-Thurman |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|07|27}} |
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| ProdCode = 121<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/hd/work-it-out-wombats/a-sleep-story-for-ellie-supers-super-mug/07-27-2023/10-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=16 May 2023}}</ref> |
| ProdCode = 121<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/hd/work-it-out-wombats/a-sleep-story-for-ellie-supers-super-mug/07-27-2023/10-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=16 May 2023}}</ref> |
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| ShortSummary = "A Sleep Story for Ellie": Zadie soothes Ellie to sleep with a story.<br>"Super's Super Mug": The wombats fix Super's favorite mug. |
| ShortSummary = "A Sleep Story for Ellie": Zadie soothes Ellie to sleep with a story.<br>"Super's Super Mug": The wombats fix Super's favorite mug. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Cheyenne "Casper" Lynn<hr>Rachel Reuben |
| WrittenBy = Cheyenne "Casper" Lynn<hr>Rachel Reuben |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|07|31}} |
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| ProdCode = 120<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/hd/work-it-out-wombats/junjuns-wake-up-call-stack-em-up/07-31-2023/10-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=16 May 2023}}</ref> |
| ProdCode = 120<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/hd/work-it-out-wombats/junjuns-wake-up-call-stack-em-up/07-31-2023/10-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=16 May 2023}}</ref> |
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| ShortSummary = "JunJun's Wake Up Call": Zadie comes up with a plan to make sure |
| ShortSummary = "JunJun's Wake Up Call": Zadie comes up with a plan to make sure JunJun makes it to Ice Cream for breakfast.<br>"Stack 'em Up": Zeke tackles cleaning Super's closet. |
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Song: "It's Pancake Day": The wombats choose pancake toppings. Song by Ron Holsey. |
Song: "It's Pancake Day": The wombats choose pancake toppings. Song by Ron Holsey. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Chuck Tately<hr>Deanna Oliver |
| WrittenBy = Chuck Tately<hr>Deanna Oliver |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|08|01}} |
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| ProdCode = 117<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/a-boxful-of-snout-postcard-from-snout/08-01-2023/09-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=2 August 2023}}</ref> |
| ProdCode = 117<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/a-boxful-of-snout-postcard-from-snout/08-01-2023/09-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=2 August 2023}}</ref> |
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| ShortSummary = "A Boxful of Snout": The wombats lose Snout while helping Mr. E wrap boxes.<br>"Postcard from Snout": Snout sends a postcard to Zeke. |
| ShortSummary = "A Boxful of Snout": The wombats lose Snout while helping Mr. E wrap boxes.<br>"Postcard from Snout": Snout sends a postcard to Zeke. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Crescent Imani Novell<hr>Jehan Madhani & Sherri Stoner |
| WrittenBy = Crescent Imani Novell<hr>Jehan Madhani & Sherri Stoner |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|08|02}} |
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| ProdCode = 116<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/amazing-adventure-the-kaya-tastic-banana-tastic-halo-halo-split/08-02-2023/09-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=2 August 2023}}</ref> |
| ProdCode = 116<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/amazing-adventure-the-kaya-tastic-banana-tastic-halo-halo-split/08-02-2023/09-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=2 August 2023}}</ref> |
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| ShortSummary = "Amazing Adventure": The wombats go on a treasure hunt.<br>"Kayatastic Split": Kaya has to get creative for her Kaya-tastic Banana-tastic Halo-Halo Split cooking class. |
| ShortSummary = "Amazing Adventure": The wombats go on a treasure hunt.<br>"Kayatastic Split": Kaya has to get creative for her Kaya-tastic Banana-tastic Halo-Halo Split cooking class. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Sherri Stoner<hr>Tavashia Berry |
| WrittenBy = Sherri Stoner<hr>Tavashia Berry |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|08|03}} |
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| ProdCode = 115<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/the-treeborhood-photo-album-runway-recycling/08-03-2023/09-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref> |
| ProdCode = 115<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/the-treeborhood-photo-album-runway-recycling/08-03-2023/09-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref> |
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| ShortSummary = "The Treeborhood Photo Album": The wombats learn the history of their |
| ShortSummary = "The Treeborhood Photo Album": The wombats learn the history of their tree which they grew up in.<br>"Runway Recycling": Mr. E judges a sculpture contest. |
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Song: "Drip, Drop" The wombats wait for a few days until the rain stops. Song by Andrea Leon-Ramos |
Song: "Drip, Drop" The wombats wait for a few days until the rain stops. Song by Andrea Leon-Ramos |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|11|13}} |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|11|13}} |
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| ProdCode = 130<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/the-treehouse-harvest-day-the-treeborhood-thankfuness-stew/11-13-2023/09-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=19 October 2023}}</ref> |
| ProdCode = 130<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/the-treehouse-harvest-day-the-treeborhood-thankfuness-stew/11-13-2023/09-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=19 October 2023}}</ref> |
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| ShortSummary = "The Treeborhood Harvest Day": Harvest Day |
| ShortSummary = "The Treeborhood Harvest Day": Harvest Day may be canceled due to fog, so Zadie and Malik help Mr. E find some fog goggles.<br>"The Treeborhood Thankfulness Stew": Zeke and Louisa make a stew while the other children play the game. |
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Song (repeat from episode 7): "Collaborate" The wombats work together to get a box to the top of the hill. Written by Stacey Greenberger. |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker & Andrea Gerstmann |
| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker & Andrea Gerstmann |
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| WrittenBy = Natalie Vazquez<hr>Michael Olmo |
| WrittenBy = Natalie Vazquez<hr>Michael Olmo |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|12| |
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|12|04}} |
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| ProdCode = 133<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/the-treeborhood-parranda-happy-new-acorn-year/12-04-2023/09-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=19 October 2023}}</ref> |
| ProdCode = 133<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/the-treeborhood-parranda-happy-new-acorn-year/12-04-2023/09-30-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=19 October 2023}}</ref> |
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| ShortSummary = "The Treeborhood Parranda": The Treeborhood celebrates a parranda.<br>"Happy New Acorn Year!": The wombats try to stay awake on New Year's Eve. |
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Song (repeat from episode 8): "One Part at a Time": Ellie teaches Malik the steps to a dance. Written by Sofia Geck. |
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| EpisodeNumber = 25 |
| EpisodeNumber = 25 |
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| Title = A Room of Our Own"<hr>"Zeke's Fairy Village |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Kathy Waugh<hr>Jessica Tsou |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|03|11}}<ref name="wgte.org">{{cite web |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/a-room-of-our-own-zekes-fairy-village/03-11-2024/09-00-00|website=wgte.org |access-date=11 February 2024 |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media }}</ref> |
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| ProdCode = 123<ref name="wgte.org" /> |
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| ShortSummary = "A Room of Our Own": When Malik and Zadie cannot agree on how tidy to keep their bedroom, the solution seems easy, which is to divide one room between three wombats.<br>"Zeke's Fairy Village": It takes a village of Zeke's friends to build enough houses for the "fairies" who have moved in. |
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Song (repeat from episode 2): "Break It Down": The wombats make a sandwich by breaking the jobs down into little parts. Written by Joe Fallon. |
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| EpisodeNumber = 26 |
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| Title = A House for Snout"<hr>"JunJun's Brain Freeze |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Cooper Sweeney<hr>Sofia Geck |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|03|12}}<ref name="wgte.org-031224">{{cite web |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/a-house-for-snout-junjuns-brain-freeze/03-12-2024/09-00-00|website=wgte.org|access-date=17 February 2024 |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media }}</ref> |
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| ProdCode = 124<ref name="wgte.org-031224" /> |
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| ShortSummary = "A House for Snout": Zeke and Louisa plan a house for Snout. They might even get around to building it, if they can manage to stop arguing.<br>"JunJun's Brain Freeze": "Hooray for Spring!" is the title of the video Kaya hopes to make, once JunJun conquers his on-camera phobias. |
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Song: (repeat from episode 9): Sandcastle Song": The crab kids try different ways to get their sandcastle to stay up. Written by Pierce Freelon. |
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| EpisodeNumber = 27 |
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| Title = Treeborhood Carnaval"<hr>"Magic Tricky |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Michael Olmo<hr>Glen Berger & Peter Ferland |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|03|13}}<ref name="wgte.org-031324">{{cite web |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/treeborhood-carnaval-magic-tricky/03-13-2024/09-00-00|website=wgte.org |access-date=17 February 2024 |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media }}</ref> |
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| ShortSummary = "Treeborhood Carnaval": While Sammy works to plan a surprise Carnaval for his dad, Quique plans a surprise treat for his son.<br>"Magic Tricky": Raise the curtain - Malik the Magnificent is about to perform a magic trick, if he can get it to work, that is. |
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Song (repeat from episode 6): "What's Going On?": The wombats find out what's making a scary shadow in their room. Written by Glen Berger. |
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| Title = Malik Gets Muddy"<hr>"Balloonasaur Delivery |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Shemeka Foster<hr>Chuck Tately |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|03|14}}<ref name="wgte.org-031424">{{cite web |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/malik-gets-muddy-balloonasaur-delivery/03-14-2024/09-00-00|website=wgte.org |access-date=16 March 2024 |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media }}</ref> |
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| ShortSummary = "Malik Gets Muddy": Malik enters the Undergroundberhood to retrieve JunJun's favorite ball.<br>"Ballonasaur Delivery": The wombats cheer Buckley up with balloons. |
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Song (repeat from episode 14): "Step It Out": The wombats go over the steps they need to get ready for the beach. Song by Ron Holsey. |
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| Title = Sticker Monster Storytime"<hr>"Count to 10! |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker |
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| WrittenBy = Rachel Reuben<hr>Dejen Tesfagiorgis |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|03|15}}<ref name="wgte.org-031524">{{cite web |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/sticker-monster-storytime-count-to-10/03-15-2024/09-00-00|website=wgte.org |access-date=16 March 2024 |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media }}</ref> |
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| ShortSummary = "Sticker Monster Storytime": Super hunts for a lost sticker while the wombats collaborate on a new ending for an old Sticker Monster Story.<br>"Count to 10!": Malik and Zadie help Zeke learn how to count to 10. |
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Song (repeat from episode 4): "What Do You See?": Mr. E, Ellie, and Zeke sing about how they view art differently. Song by Sofia Geck. |
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| Title = The Wombat Family Road Trip"<hr>"A Super Duper Wombat Whirlgig |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann |
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| WrittenBy = Deanna Oliver<hr>Sherri Stoner |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|07|01}}<ref name="WHRO">{{cite web |url=https://schedule.whro.org/program?programid=32883|website=whro.org |access-date=19 April 2024 |title=WHRO TV and Radio Schedules }}</ref> |
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| ShortSummary = "The Wombat Family Road Trip": All aboard the Moo Moo Choo Choo - the Wombats are off to visit Great Uncle Duper in the Windborhood.<br>"A Super Duper Wombat Whirlgig": The World's Biggest Whirligig has blown away. Luckily, the wombats are there to help Great Uncle Duper imagine how to build a new one. |
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Song (repeat from episode 15): "The Wombat Wiggle": The wombats show a dance called the Wombat Wiggle. Song by Ron Holsey. |
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| Title = Zadie to the Rescue"<hr>"Cake Mistake |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann |
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| WrittenBy = James Eason-Garcia<hr>Charity L. Miller |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|07|02}}<ref name="WHRO"/> |
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| ShortSummary = "Zadie to the Rescue": Zadie assists Ellie on her EMT calls.<br>"Cake Mistake": The wombats artfully use shapes to make a sailboat-shaped birthday cake for Carly, Cece, and Clyde. |
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Song (repeat from episode 13): "Set the Table": The wombats learn to set the table before they eat. Song by Ron Holsey. |
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| EpisodeNumber = 32 |
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| Title = Yo-Ho-Ho: A Sandwich for Mr. E"<hr>"Balloonie for Youie |
| Title = Yo-Ho-Ho: A Sandwich for Mr. E"<hr>"Balloonie for Youie |
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| WrittenBy = Cooper Sweeney<hr>Kai Grayson |
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| ProdCode = 129<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/yo-ho-ho-a-sandwich-for-mr-e-balloonie-for-youie/12-29-2023/19-00-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=24 October 2023}}</ref> |
| ProdCode = 129<ref>{{cite web |title=Schedule Program - WGTE Public Media |url=https://www.wgte.org/schedules/program/kids/work-it-out-wombats/yo-ho-ho-a-sandwich-for-mr-e-balloonie-for-youie/12-29-2023/19-00-00 |website=wgte.org |access-date=24 October 2023}}</ref> |
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| ShortSummary = "Yo-Ho-Ho: A Sandwich for Mr. E": The wombats battle sea monsters, surfing scoundrels, and pointing rocks on their way to make a sandwich delivery.<br>"Ballonie for Youie": Mr. E buys a robot to hand out balloons. |
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Song (repeat from episode 3): "The More I Try, The More I Know": The wombats try out different scents for Super's bubble bath. Song by Andrea Leon-Ramos. |
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| Title = Sammy Makes a Day"<hr>"Sammy's Primo |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann |
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| WrittenBy = Darnell Lamont Walker<hr> Michael Olmo |
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| ShortSummary = "Sammy Makes a Day": Sammy wants to surprise his mother with a day of fun, but it all goes flat. Is fun still fun if it’s not epic?<br>"Sammy's Primo": Sammy speaks English, Benito speaks Spanish and Quique isn't there to translate. Can two cousins communicate without words? |
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Song (repeat from episode 11): "Same But Different": Zadie and Malik sing about similarities and differences. Written by Randy Rogel. |
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| EpisodeNumber = 34 |
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| Title = Backwards Day"<hr>"Patternpalooza |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann |
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| WrittenBy = Darnell Lamont Walker<hr>Deanna Oliver |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2024|07|05}}<ref name="WHRO"/> |
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| ProdCode = 132 |
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| ShortSummary = "Backwards Day": The wombats do things the backwards way.<br>"Patternpalooza": A Patternpalooza is happening, with a stuffed monster as Grand Prize. |
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Song (repeat from episode 10): "Pattern Song": Super sings about patterns. Written by Randy Rogel. |
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| EpisodeNumber = 35 |
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| Title_1 = The Treeborhood Cause and Effect Machine |
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| Title_2 = Riddles of the Treeborhood |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann |
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| WrittenBy_1 = Alyson Piekarsky |
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| WrittenBy_2 = Sydney Isaacs |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025||}} |
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| ProdCode = 134 |
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| ShortSummary = “The Treeborhood Cause and Effect Machine”: Can the Wombats manage to watch their favorite game shows and water a plant for the Shellys at the same time?<br>”Riddles of the Treeborhood”: A visit from Super’s oldest and dearest friend, the trickster Chanáa, sends the Wombats on a riddle-solving scavenger hunt. |
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Song (repeat from episode TBA): TBA Song by Ron Holsey. |
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| EpisodeNumber = 36 |
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| Title_1 = The Great Splendito |
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| Title_2 = The Bike Wash |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann |
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| WrittenBy_1 = Kathy Waugh |
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| WrittenBy_2 = Natalie Vazquez |
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| ProdCode = 135 |
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| ShortSummary = “The Great Splendito”: Mr. E (as Mr. Splendito) has hidden 5 tickets to a performance around the Treeborhood. Will Sammy and Malik be lucky finders?<br> “The Bike Wash”: A storm has dirtied everyone’s bike before the bike parade. Can the Wombats create something to fix this muddy mess? |
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Song (repeat from episode 22): “Drip Drop”: The wombats wait for a few days until the rain stops. Song by Andrea Leon-Ramos. |
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| EpisodeNumber = 37 |
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| Title_1 = The Lakeview Hotel |
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| Title_2 = Louisa's Home Movie |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann |
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| WrittenBy_1 = Chuck Tately |
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| WrittenBy_2 = Sherri Stoner |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025||}} |
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| ProdCode = 136 |
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| ShortSummary = “The Lakeview Hotel”: An underwater hotel? With popcorn and movies and cool maps that help you find your way around? Is this place for real?!<br>”Louisa’s Home Movie”: Through the magic of home movies, Louisa, Leiko and Duffy relive the wonderful day when baby Louisa was adopted. |
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Song (repeat from episode 16): “Get Things Going Your Way: The wombats encourage Leiko and Duffy to keep trying, even if they fall. Song by Glen Berger. |
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| EpisodeNumber = 38 |
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| Title_1 = Tricky Tricky Taiko Drum |
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| Title_2 = Toy Swap Flop |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann |
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| WrittenBy_1 = Jiro C. Okada |
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| WrittenBy_2 = Cooper Sweeney |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025||}} |
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| ProdCode = 137 |
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| ShortSummary = “Tricky Tricky Taiko Drum”: There are sounds patterns all over the Treeborhood, so many that Zeke keeps forgetting the one drum pattern he needs to remember.<br>”Toy Swap Flop”: Zadie has a hard time admitting that she lost Louisa’s toy blimp. If only she had kept track of where it was. |
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Song (repeat from episode 20): “The Day is Over, Night is On its Way”: The wombats sing a lullaby to the Treeborhood. Song by Katy Waugh. |
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| EpisodeNumber = 39 |
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| Title_1 = Lost and Found Patrol |
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| Title_2 = Survey Says |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann |
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| WrittenBy_1 = Deanna Oliver |
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| WrittenBy_2 = Chuck Tately |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025||}} |
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| ProdCode = 138 |
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| ShortSummary = “Lost and Found Patrol”: Oh dear, Super lost her glasses. Never fear, the Lost and Found Patrol will find them.<br>”Survey Says”: Mr. E has a lot of ping-pong balls. Is that a good thing, or are they a nuisance? Only one way to tell, and that’s to survey his customers! |
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Song (repeat from episode TBA): TBA Song by Ron Holsey. |
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| EpisodeNumber = 40 |
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| Title_1 = Ellie's Island |
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| Title_2 = Zadie and Buckley's Playdate Problem |
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| DirectedBy = Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann |
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| WrittenBy_1 = Kathy Waugh |
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| WrittenBy_2 = Natalie Vazquez |
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025||}} |
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| ProdCode = 139 |
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| ShortSummary = “Ellie's Island”: Ellie's excited to be going home to Jamaica -- so excited that the Wombats and Mr. E start to worry whether she'll come back.<br>”Zadie and Buckley's Playdate Problem”: Buckley comes over for a playdate with Zadie. Things go very wrong, but they also go very right! |
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Song (repeat from episode 21): “Don’t Cry Little Fishes”: Ellie babysits the Fishman’s children. Song by Pierce Freelon. |
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==Development== |
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The themes and ideas of the show were previously covered in ''Aha Island'', a WGBH multimedia project about monkeys who use computational thinking. |
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The themes and ideas of the show were previously covered in ''Aha Island'', a WGBH multimedia project about monkeys who use computational thinking. Some elements from ''Aha Island'' were recycled for ''Work It Out Wombats'', such as the existence of the Everything Emporium.<ref>{{cite web |title=AHA Island |url=https://ahaisland.org/ |website=Aha Island |access-date=February 21, 2023}}</ref> The series was greenlit in October 2020, under the working title of ''Wombats!''<ref>{{cite web |title=CPB and PBS Awarded Ready To Learn Grant from the U.S. Department of Education |url=https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/blogs/news/cpb-and-pbs-awarded-ready-to-learn-grant-from-the-us-department-of-education/ |website=PBS |access-date=February 10, 2023}}</ref> Wombats were chosen as the species of the main characters because they are underused in media.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Miller |first1=Bruce R. |title=Wombats help pre-schoolers think through problems in new PBS series |url=https://starexponent.com/entertainment/television/article_ff4835f6-05e6-51d1-b308-1599897ec57a.html |website=Culpeper Star Exponent |date=February 5, 2023 |access-date=14 March 2023}}</ref> Early-career writers were granted fellowships so they could bring diverse viewpoints and BIPOC representation to the series.<ref>{{cite web |title=Work It Out Wombats! Scriptwriting Fellowship Brings Diverse Perspectives to New GBH Kids STEM Series |url=https://www.wgbh.org/foundation/press/work-it-out-wombats-scriptwriting-fellowship-brings-diverse-perspectives-to-new-gbh-kids-stem-series |website=WGBH |access-date=February 10, 2023}}</ref> The production team worked to ensure authentic representations of names, language, and some of the cultural origins found with the animals themselves, while keeping in mind that animals are not a proxy for race and ethnicity. For example, JunJun and his family are [[Philippine eagle]]s, while Ellie is a [[moose]]; an animal not found in [[Jamaica]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Morales |first1=Wilson |title=Exclusive: Creative Producer Kareem Edouard, Ph.D. talks animated series 'Work It Out Wombats!' |url=https://www.blackfilmandtv.com/exclusives/exclusive-creative-producer-kareem-edouard-phd-talks-animated-series-work-it-out-wombats |website=BlackFilmandTV.com |access-date=February 10, 2023}}</ref> |
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Some elements from ''Aha Island'' were recycled for ''Work It Out Wombats!'', such as the existence of the Everything Emporium.<ref>{{cite web |title=AHA Island |url=https://ahaisland.org/ |website=Aha Island |access-date=February 21, 2023}}</ref> |
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The series was greenlit in October 2020, under the working title of ''Wombats!''<ref>{{cite web |title=CPB and PBS Awarded Ready To Learn Grant from the U.S. Department of Education |url=https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/blogs/news/cpb-and-pbs-awarded-ready-to-learn-grant-from-the-us-department-of-education/ |website=PBS |access-date=February 10, 2023}}</ref> Wombats were chosen as the species of the main characters because they are underused in media.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Miller |first1=Bruce R. |title=Wombats help pre-schoolers think through problems in new PBS series |url=https://starexponent.com/entertainment/television/article_ff4835f6-05e6-51d1-b308-1599897ec57a.html |website=Culpeper Star Exponent |date=February 5, 2023 |access-date=14 March 2023}}</ref> |
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Early-career writers were granted fellowships so they could bring diverse viewpoints and BIPOC representation to the series.<ref>{{cite web |title=Work It Out Wombats! Scriptwriting Fellowship Brings Diverse Perspectives to New GBH Kids STEM Series |url=https://www.wgbh.org/foundation/press/work-it-out-wombats-scriptwriting-fellowship-brings-diverse-perspectives-to-new-gbh-kids-stem-series |website=WGBH |access-date=February 10, 2023}}</ref> |
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The production team worked to ensure authentic representations of names, language, and some of the cultural origins found with the animals themselves, while keeping in mind that animals are not a proxy for race and ethnicity. |
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For example, JunJun and his family are [[Philippine eagle]]s, while Ellie is a [[moose]]; an animal not found in [[Jamaica]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Morales |first1=Wilson |title=Exclusive: Creative Producer Kareem Edouard, Ph.D. talks animated series 'Work It Out Wombats!' |url=https://www.blackfilmandtv.com/exclusives/exclusive-creative-producer-kareem-edouard-phd-talks-animated-series-work-it-out-wombats |website=BlackFilmandTV.com |access-date=February 10, 2023}}</ref> |
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''Work It Out Wombats!'' premiered on [[PBS Kids]] on February 6, 2023. |
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==Reception== |
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''Work It Out Wombats'' achieved 23 million streams on PBS Kids video platforms within its first two weeks, as well as over 1.7 million views on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Northrop |first1=Daphne |title=It's Hard Work Being a Wombat |url=https://www.wgbh.org/foundation/highlights/its-hard-work-being-a-wombat |website=GBH |date=March 23, 2023 |access-date=29 March 2023}}</ref> |
''Work It Out Wombats!'' achieved 23 million streams on PBS Kids video platforms within its first two weeks, as well as over 1.7 million views on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Northrop |first1=Daphne |title=It's Hard Work Being a Wombat |url=https://www.wgbh.org/foundation/highlights/its-hard-work-being-a-wombat |website=GBH |date=March 23, 2023 |access-date=29 March 2023}}</ref> |
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The lesbian characters of Leiko and Duffy caused the series to be controversial among conservative crowds. In May 2023, the Governor of [[Oklahoma]], [[Kevin Stitt]], vetoed a measure to provide state funding to [[Oklahoma Educational Television Authority]] for three years, due to their broadcasting of ''Work It Out Wombats!'' (and of ''[[Clifford the Big Red Dog (2019 TV series)]]'', which also features same-sex parents) and the claims that it "overly sexualizing" kids.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Forman |first=Carmen |title=Stitt vetoes OETA bill, accuses network of trying to 'indoctrinate' kids |url=https://tulsaworld.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/stitt-vetoes-oeta-bill-accuses-network-of-trying-to-indoctrinate-kids/article_5fc1a3b8-e5da-11ed-ae48-c31a4283a5d3.html |access-date=2023-05-04 |website=Tulsa World |date=April 28, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> |
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| 2024 || [[35th GLAAD Media Awards|GLAAD Media Awards]] || Outstanding Children's Programming || ''Work It Out Wombats!'' || {{nom}} || <ref>{{Cite web |date=January 17, 2024 |title=GLAAD ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR THE 35th ANNUAL GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS |url=https://glaad.org/releases/glaad-announces-nominees-for-the-35th-annual-glaad-media-awards/ |access-date=January 19, 2024 |website=[[GLAAD]]}}</ref> |
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==Marketing== |
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To promote the series, a walkaround [[Costumed performer|mascot]] of Zeke traveled to different places in the [[Boston]] area from February 22 to February 24, under the title "Zeke's Big Boston Adventure." Zeke went to the [[Boston Children's Museum]], the [[Franklin Park Zoo]], and the [[Boston Public Library]]. The Mayor of Boston, [[Michelle Wu]], declared [[February 21]] as "Work It Out Wombats Day."<ref>{{cite web |title=Tuesday, February 21 |url=https://www.wgbh.org/digital-mural/2023/02/21/tuesday-february-21 |website=WGBH |date=February 21, 2023 |access-date=February 23, 2023}}</ref> |
To promote the series, a walkaround [[Costumed performer|mascot]] of Zeke traveled to different places in the [[Boston]] area from February 22 to February 24, under the title "Zeke's Big Boston Adventure." Zeke went to the [[Boston Children's Museum]], the [[Franklin Park Zoo]], and the [[Boston Public Library]]. The Mayor of Boston, [[Michelle Wu]], declared [[February 21]] as "Work It Out Wombats! Day."<ref>{{cite web |title=Tuesday, February 21 |url=https://www.wgbh.org/digital-mural/2023/02/21/tuesday-february-21 |website=WGBH |date=February 21, 2023 |access-date=February 23, 2023}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
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* [https://imdb.com/title/tt21915168 ''Work It Out Wombats!''] at [[IMDb]] |
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Genre | Preschool Educational Children's animation |
Created by | Kathy Waugh Marcy Gunther Robby Hoffman Marisa Wolsky |
Voices of | Ian Ho Mia Swami-Nathan Rain Janjua Yanna McIntosh |
Theme music composer |
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Opening theme | "Work It Out Wombats! Theme" |
Ending theme | "Work It Out Wombats! Theme" (instrumental) |
Composers |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 34 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producers | Marcy Gunther Marisa Wolsky |
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Original release | |
Network | PBS Kids |
Release | February 6, 2023 present | –
Work It Out Wombats! is a children's animated television series that premiered on February 6, 2023, on PBS Kids. The series is produced by GBH Kids and Pipeline Studios.[1] The series also has a podcast, which premiered on January 4, 2024.[2][3] Reception to the series has been positive.
Premise
[edit]The series follows Malik, Zadie, and Zeke, creative marsupial siblings who live with their grandmother (Super) in her treehouse apartment complex, known as the Treeborhood.[4] Every episode features them encountering a problem of some kind and using computational thinking to solve it.[5] In-between each of the episodes is a 90-second music video.
Characters
[edit]It has been suggested that this section be split out into another article titled List of Work It Out Wombats! characters. (Discuss) (October 2024) |
Main
[edit]- Malik (voiced by Ian Ho) is a playful and curious 8-year-old (starting off at 7 years old) grey wombat and the oldest of the siblings. He is meticulous and organized, but nonetheless likes having fun with his siblings.[6]
- Zadie (voiced by Mia Swami-Nathan) is an adorable and cute 7-year-old (starting off at 6 years old) purple wombat and the middle child of the siblings. She likes to create fantastical ideas that are shown in a cardboard/puffball/popsicle stick art style.[7]
- Zeke (voiced by Rain Janjua) is a playful 5-year-old yellow wombat and the youngest of the siblings. He usually carries a stuffed animal named Snout with him, and is fond of asking lots of questions and talking nonstop.[8]
- Super (voiced by Yanna McIntosh, the voice of Emmaline on the next show) is a fifty-something pink-haired cyan wombat who is the wombats' grandmother as well as the superintendent of the Treeborhood. She is open minded and encourages her grandchildren to make mistakes.[9] She has a brother named Duper who lives in another town miles away.
Recurring
[edit]- Mr. E (a.k.a Mr. Splendito, voiced by Joseph Motiki, the voice of Calvin on the previous show, and the voice of Louis on the next show) is an iguana who owns the Everything Emporium. He is very organized and does care for the wombats but doesn't like their antics. He has a crush on Ellie, as she is the only person that he is openly affectionate towards.[10] He has a alter ego named Mr. Splendito in “The Great Splendito”.
- Ellie (voiced by Tymika Tafari) is a moose of Jamaican descent who is the Treeborhood's EMT. She is reliable and very kind-hearted. Some of her interests include fitness and jumping on a trampoline.[11][12]
- Louisa (voiced by Claire Mackness) is a 5-year-old adopted pink tarsier who wants to know everything. Her catchphrase is "Did/do you not know?". She is good friends with Zeke. She shares a name with another character with the same name from the next show.
- Leiko and Duffy (voiced by Ana Sani and Shoshana Sperling, respectively) are a pair of kangaroos who are a lesbian couple and the adoptive mothers of Louisa. They used to be in a rock music duo together. Duffy works at Eat 'N Greet, while Leiko is the COO of the Creation Station.
- Sammy (voiced by Baeyen Hoffman) is a 8-year-old (starting off at 7 years old) orange laid-back emerald tree boa snake with Puerto Rican heritage.[12] He is good friends with Malik.
- Quique, real name Enrique (voiced by B'atz' Recinos) is the father of Sammy. He is a teacher at the Starlight Room.[13] He has a wife named Yolanda whom he had divorced but still remains contact by taking turns in taking care of their son.
- JunJun (voiced by Roman Pesino) is a playful 7-year-old (starting off at 6 years old) Philippine Eagle who likes singing and playing guitar. He occasionally speaks Tagalog words. He is good friends with Zadie.
- Kaya (voiced by Gianelle Miranda) is JunJun's 17-year-old (starting off at 16 years old) sister. She is a waitress at the Eat 'N Greet and a social media influencer.
- Amado (voiced by Mark Andrada) is JunJun and Kaya's father. He is the arborist of the Treeborhood and frequently cuts topiary trees. He wears a red barong tagalog.
- Gabriela (voiced by Carolyn Fe) is JunJun and Kaya's grandmother. She is the local mail carrier.
- Carly, CeCe, and Clyde (all voiced by Julie Lemieux), Kat (voiced by Athena Karkanis), and Kit (voiced by Dan Chamroy) are a green fiddler crab family who are farmers at the Sow 'N Grow. They are rather timid. Carly, CeCe, and Clyde are triplets who function as a single character. Carly wears red, CeCe wears green, and Clyde wears blue. Also, Cece is the only crab who wears square glasses while Kit, Kat, Carly and Clyde wear round glasses. Kit and Kat are their father and mother.
- Fergus and Felicia Fishman (voiced by Michael Gordin Shore and Athena Karkanis, respectively) are fish entrepreneurs who live in a tank near the top of the Treeborhood.
- Flip, Fannie, and Finn Fishman are three fish children who live with Fergus and Felicia in their tank near the top of the Treeborhood.
- Sylvia (voiced by Paloma Nuñez) is a white cow with lavender spots, dark blue glasses, and curly maroon hair. She wears a purple button-up shirt.
- Duper (also known as Great Uncle Duper, voiced by Martin Roach) is Malik, Zadie, and Zeke’s granduncle and Super’s brother.
- Buckley (voiced by Jayd Deroché) is a beaver and the wombats' friend.
- Yolanda (voiced by Margarita Varderrama) is the ex-wife of Quique and Sammy’s mother.
- Benito (voiced by Juan Pablo Romero) is Sammy’s cousin. Benito speaks Spanish in the English version and English in the Spanish version.
Episodes
[edit]It has been suggested that this section be split out into another article titled List of Work It Out Wombats! episodes. (Discuss) (October 2024) |
Series overview
[edit]Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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1 | 40 | February 6, 2023 | 2025 |
Season 1 (2023-25)
[edit]No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code [14] | ||||
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1 | "Snout and About" "Zadie's Shell Shuffle" | Jeff Barker | Kathy Waugh Jiro C. Okada | February 6, 2023 | 103 | ||||
"Snout and About": When Zeke loses his plush toy, Snout, the wombats need to retrace their steps to find Snout. | |||||||||
2 | "Junior Supers" "Measure for Measure" | Jeff Barker | Monique D. Hall Deanna Oliver | February 6, 2023 | 101 | ||||
"Junior Supers": Super’s special trick - breaking big jobs into little ones - helps Zadie and Malik clean up a big mess. | |||||||||
3 | "Special Delivery" "Campout Confusion" | Jeff Barker | Sherri Stoner Kathy Waugh | February 7, 2023 | 104 | ||||
"Special Delivery": Sammy is sick, and Malik wants to deliver ice cream to him. But, he needs to find a way to stop the ice cream from melting. | |||||||||
4 | "Snout Wash Day" "A Super Recipe" | Jeff Barker | Cusi Cram & Peter K. Hirsch Nida Chowdhry | February 8, 2023 | 102 | ||||
"Snout Wash Day": Snout is very dirty and needs to be washed, but Malik accidentally spills soap on the instructions. | |||||||||
5 | "Summerweenie Halloweenie" "Make It Snow" | Jeff Barker | Deanna Oliver Michael Olmo | February 9, 2023 | 110 | ||||
"Summerweenie Halloweenie": The wombats go trick-or-treating in summer, and learn how to organize their treats by size and color. Mr. E didn't trust Halloween at first, but he grows to love it when he joins the wombats. | |||||||||
6 | "Crab Quakes" "Hopping Helpers" | Jeff Barker | Deanna Oliver Crescent Imani Novell | February 13, 2023 | 106 | ||||
"Crab Quakes": The crabs are scared by something they heard, so they run away to the wombats' house to seek refuge. The wombats take it upon themselves to solve the mystery of what made the noise. They figure out that the noise came from a wind-up dragon toy. | |||||||||
7 | "Brother Day" "Cafe Chaos" | Jeff Barker | Darnell Lamont Walker Cooper Sweeney | February 14, 2023 | 107 | ||||
"Brother Day": Malik learns the key to a successful brother day; to ask Zeke what he wants to do. | |||||||||
8 | "The Sleepover" "Secret Tunnels" | Jeff Barker | Glen Berger & Peter Ferland Chuck Tately | February 15, 2023 | 109 | ||||
"The Sleepover": Zeke attends a sleepover at the Creation Station with Louisa and the crab children, but the activities at the sleepover are nothing like his usual bedtime routine. | |||||||||
9 | "The Mighty Zeke" "Gift For a Fish" | Jeff Barker | Michael Olmo Kathy Waugh | February 16, 2023 | 105 | ||||
"The Mighty Zeke": Malik and Zadie help Zeke overcome his fear of riding a two-wheeler. | |||||||||
10 | "Me Time" "Zadie and the Really Big, Really Loud Noisy Thing" | Jeff Barker | Cusi Cram & Peter Hirsch Sherri Stoner | February 20, 2023 | 108 | ||||
"Me Time": After they find out that Super takes time off for herself every day, Malik and Zadie set out to create the perfect "Me Time." | |||||||||
11 | "Talent Turmoil" "Zeke's Collection Selection" | Jeff Barker | Cooper Sweeney Darnell Lamont Walker | February 21, 2023 | 114 | ||||
"Talent Turmoil": The Treeborhood holds a talent show, and Zeke is in charge of everyone's props. Trouble arises when the props are put in the wrong order. | |||||||||
12 | "Helper For the Day" "Racecar Wombats" | Jeff Barker | Deanna Oliver Jessica Tsou | February 22, 2023 | 113 | ||||
"Helper For the Day": Zeke helps Mr. E sort things at the Everything Emporium. | |||||||||
13 | "Sparklepants" "Game Changer" | Jeff Barker | Glen Berger & Peter Ferland Sherri Stoner | February 27, 2023 | 111 | ||||
"Sparklepants": While preparing for Ellie's welcome home party, Mr. E accidentally orders 200 pairs of Sparklepants. It is up to JunJun and Zadie to figure out what to do with the pants before Ellie gets home from her vacation. | |||||||||
14 | "Bake It Til You Make It" "Zoom In Zadie" | Jeff Barker | Rachel Reuben Atul N. Rao | February 28, 2023 | 112 | ||||
"Bake It Til You Make It": Zeke and Louisa sell mud pies in exchange for stickers, but they need to figure out how to bake a perfect pie. | |||||||||
15 | "Moo Moo Choo Choo" "Lake Bellyflop" | Jeff Barker | Sherri Stoner Crystal Villarreal | July 24, 2023 | 119[15] | ||||
"Moo Moo Choo Choo": The wombats help free the Moo Moo Choo Choo train, which got itself stuck in a sea of mud. | |||||||||
16 | "3,2,1 Lift Off!" "Moon Magic" | Jeff Barker | Natalie Vazquez Kathy Waugh | July 25, 2023 | 118[16] | ||||
"3, 2, 1 Lift Off!": The wombats look for unicorns on the moon. | |||||||||
17 | "Color Fun" "A Super Invention" | Jeff Barker | Darnell Lamont Walker Deanna Oliver | July 26, 2023 | 122[17] | ||||
"Color Fun": The wombats invent a color game. | |||||||||
18 | "A Sleep Story for Ellie" "Super's Super Mug" | Jeff Barker | Sherri Stoner Mercedes Brazier-Thurman | July 27, 2023 | 121[18] | ||||
"A Sleep Story for Ellie": Zadie soothes Ellie to sleep with a story. | |||||||||
19 | "JunJun's Wake Up Call" "Stack 'em Up" | Jeff Barker | Cheyenne "Casper" Lynn Rachel Reuben | July 31, 2023 | 120[19] | ||||
"JunJun's Wake Up Call": Zadie comes up with a plan to make sure JunJun makes it to Ice Cream for breakfast. | |||||||||
20 | "A Boxful of Snout" "Postcard from Snout" | Jeff Barker | Chuck Tately Deanna Oliver | August 1, 2023 | 117[20] | ||||
"A Boxful of Snout": The wombats lose Snout while helping Mr. E wrap boxes. | |||||||||
21 | "Amazing Adventure" "Kayatastic Split" | Jeff Barker | Crescent Imani Novell Jehan Madhani & Sherri Stoner | August 2, 2023 | 116[21] | ||||
"Amazing Adventure": The wombats go on a treasure hunt. | |||||||||
22 | "The Treeborhood Photo Album" "Runway Recycling" | Jeff Barker | Sherri Stoner Tavashia Berry | August 3, 2023 | 115[22] | ||||
"The Treeborhood Photo Album": The wombats learn the history of their tree which they grew up in. | |||||||||
23 | "The Treeborhood Harvest Day" "The Treeborhood Thankfulness Stew" | Jeff Barker & Andrea Gerstmann | Kathy Waugh Sherri Stoner | November 13, 2023 | 130[23] | ||||
"The Treeborhood Harvest Day": Harvest Day may be canceled due to fog, so Zadie and Malik help Mr. E find some fog goggles. | |||||||||
24 | "The Treeborhood Parranda" "Happy New Acorn Year!" | Jeff Barker & Andrea Gerstmann | Natalie Vazquez Michael Olmo | December 4, 2023 | 133[24] | ||||
"The Treeborhood Parranda": The Treeborhood celebrates a parranda. | |||||||||
25 | "A Room of Our Own" "Zeke's Fairy Village" | Jeff Barker | Kathy Waugh Jessica Tsou | March 11, 2024[25] | 123[25] | ||||
"A Room of Our Own": When Malik and Zadie cannot agree on how tidy to keep their bedroom, the solution seems easy, which is to divide one room between three wombats. | |||||||||
26 | "A House for Snout" "JunJun's Brain Freeze" | Jeff Barker | Cooper Sweeney Sofia Geck | March 12, 2024[26] | 124[26] | ||||
"A House for Snout": Zeke and Louisa plan a house for Snout. They might even get around to building it, if they can manage to stop arguing. | |||||||||
27 | "Treeborhood Carnaval" "Magic Tricky" | Jeff Barker | Michael Olmo Glen Berger & Peter Ferland | March 13, 2024[27] | 125[27] | ||||
"Treeborhood Carnaval": While Sammy works to plan a surprise Carnaval for his dad, Quique plans a surprise treat for his son. | |||||||||
28 | "Malik Gets Muddy" "Balloonasaur Delivery" | Jeff Barker | Shemeka Foster Chuck Tately | March 14, 2024[28] | 126[28] | ||||
"Malik Gets Muddy": Malik enters the Undergroundberhood to retrieve JunJun's favorite ball. | |||||||||
29 | "Sticker Monster Storytime" "Count to 10!" | Jeff Barker | Rachel Reuben Dejen Tesfagiorgis | March 15, 2024[29] | 127[29] | ||||
"Sticker Monster Storytime": Super hunts for a lost sticker while the wombats collaborate on a new ending for an old Sticker Monster Story. | |||||||||
30 | "The Wombat Family Road Trip" "A Super Duper Wombat Whirlgig" | Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann | Deanna Oliver Sherri Stoner | July 1, 2024[30] | 140 | ||||
"The Wombat Family Road Trip": All aboard the Moo Moo Choo Choo - the Wombats are off to visit Great Uncle Duper in the Windborhood. | |||||||||
31 | "Zadie to the Rescue" "Cake Mistake" | Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann | James Eason-Garcia Charity L. Miller | July 2, 2024[30] | 128 | ||||
"Zadie to the Rescue": Zadie assists Ellie on her EMT calls. | |||||||||
32 | "Yo-Ho-Ho: A Sandwich for Mr. E" "Balloonie for Youie" | Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann | Cooper Sweeney Kai Grayson | July 3, 2024[30] | 129[31] | ||||
"Yo-Ho-Ho: A Sandwich for Mr. E": The wombats battle sea monsters, surfing scoundrels, and pointing rocks on their way to make a sandwich delivery. | |||||||||
33 | "Sammy Makes a Day" "Sammy's Primo" | Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann | Darnell Lamont Walker Michael Olmo | July 4, 2024[30] | 131 | ||||
"Sammy Makes a Day": Sammy wants to surprise his mother with a day of fun, but it all goes flat. Is fun still fun if it’s not epic? | |||||||||
34 | "Backwards Day" "Patternpalooza" | Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann | Darnell Lamont Walker Deanna Oliver | July 5, 2024[30] | 132 | ||||
"Backwards Day": The wombats do things the backwards way. | |||||||||
35 | "The Treeborhood Cause and Effect Machine" | Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann | Alyson Piekarsky | 2025 | 134 | ||||
"Riddles of the Treeborhood" | Sydney Isaacs | ||||||||
“The Treeborhood Cause and Effect Machine”: Can the Wombats manage to watch their favorite game shows and water a plant for the Shellys at the same time? | |||||||||
36 | "The Great Splendito" | Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann | Kathy Waugh | 2025 | 135 | ||||
"The Bike Wash" | Natalie Vazquez | ||||||||
“The Great Splendito”: Mr. E (as Mr. Splendito) has hidden 5 tickets to a performance around the Treeborhood. Will Sammy and Malik be lucky finders? | |||||||||
37 | "The Lakeview Hotel" | Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann | Chuck Tately | 2025 | 136 | ||||
"Louisa's Home Movie" | Sherri Stoner | ||||||||
“The Lakeview Hotel”: An underwater hotel? With popcorn and movies and cool maps that help you find your way around? Is this place for real?! | |||||||||
38 | "Tricky Tricky Taiko Drum" | Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann | Jiro C. Okada | 2025 | 137 | ||||
"Toy Swap Flop" | Cooper Sweeney | ||||||||
“Tricky Tricky Taiko Drum”: There are sounds patterns all over the Treeborhood, so many that Zeke keeps forgetting the one drum pattern he needs to remember. | |||||||||
39 | "Lost and Found Patrol" | Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann | Deanna Oliver | 2025 | 138 | ||||
"Survey Says" | Chuck Tately | ||||||||
“Lost and Found Patrol”: Oh dear, Super lost her glasses. Never fear, the Lost and Found Patrol will find them. | |||||||||
40 | "Ellie's Island" | Jeff Barker and Andrea Gerstmann | Kathy Waugh | 2025 | 139 | ||||
"Zadie and Buckley's Playdate Problem" | Natalie Vazquez | ||||||||
“Ellie's Island”: Ellie's excited to be going home to Jamaica -- so excited that the Wombats and Mr. E start to worry whether she'll come back. |
Development
[edit]The themes and ideas of the show were previously covered in Aha Island, a WGBH multimedia project about monkeys who use computational thinking.
Some elements from Aha Island were recycled for Work It Out Wombats!, such as the existence of the Everything Emporium.[32]
The series was greenlit in October 2020, under the working title of Wombats![33] Wombats were chosen as the species of the main characters because they are underused in media.[34]
Early-career writers were granted fellowships so they could bring diverse viewpoints and BIPOC representation to the series.[35]
The production team worked to ensure authentic representations of names, language, and some of the cultural origins found with the animals themselves, while keeping in mind that animals are not a proxy for race and ethnicity.
For example, JunJun and his family are Philippine eagles, while Ellie is a moose; an animal not found in Jamaica.[36]
Work It Out Wombats! premiered on PBS Kids on February 6, 2023.
Casting
[edit]The producers deliberately sought out voice actors that match the ethnicity of the characters to ensure authenticity.[37] Rain Janjua, the voice of Zeke, originally auditioned for the role of Malik for being asked to try out for Zeke. To create the voice, Janjua tried to recall how his voice sounded at five years old.[38]
Animation
[edit]The series is animated in Toon Boom Harmony. The characters are animated using complicated rigging systems that allow the animators to draw things by hand, thus giving each character their own nuances and walk cycles. The designs of the characters and settings are rounded in order to create a friendly, welcoming feel. Curvilinear perspective and hazing is used for the backgrounds to make the characters stand out.[39]
Reception
[edit]Audience viewership
[edit]Work It Out Wombats! achieved 23 million streams on PBS Kids video platforms within its first two weeks, as well as over 1.7 million views on YouTube.[40]
Critical response
[edit]The series was praised for its positive messages, educational value, and high-energy characters. Writing for Common Sense Media, Diondra Brown rated it a 5/5, saying "The show's quality matches -- actually, exceeds, the high expectations viewers have for PBS Kids programming."[41]
Controversy
[edit]The lesbian characters of Leiko and Duffy caused the series to be controversial among conservative crowds. In May 2023, the Governor of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt, vetoed a measure to provide state funding to Oklahoma Educational Television Authority for three years, due to their broadcasting of Work It Out Wombats! (and of Clifford the Big Red Dog (2019 TV series), which also features same-sex parents) and the claims that it "overly sexualizing" kids.[42]
Accolades
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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2024 | GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Children's Programming | Work It Out Wombats! | Nominated | [43] |
Marketing
[edit]To promote the series, a walkaround mascot of Zeke traveled to different places in the Boston area from February 22 to February 24, under the title "Zeke's Big Boston Adventure." Zeke went to the Boston Children's Museum, the Franklin Park Zoo, and the Boston Public Library. The Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu, declared February 21 as "Work It Out Wombats! Day."[44]
See also
[edit]References
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You're invited to a playdate with Malik, Zadie, and Zeke! WHEN: Starting tomorrow...
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- ^ "New PBS KIDS Series, WORK IT OUT WOMBATS!, Premieres February 6, 2023". CPB. Corporation for Public Broadcasting. July 26, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
- ^ Work It Out Wombats! [@WombatsPBS] (January 2, 2023). "Malik is the oldest of the Wombats, and he's been known to make a careful list of pros and cons. ⭐ Meet Malik FEBRUARY 6th, 2023 on @PBSKIDS! #WombatsPBS ⭐ https://t.co/rPOvT5WuTM" (Tweet). Retrieved February 23, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Work It Out Wombats! [@WombatsPBS] (January 4, 2023). "Zadie doesn't have just one idea, she has eight. Twelve! A hundred! She's looking to get more patience— somewhere and immediately. ⭐ Meet Zadie FEBRUARY 6th, 2023 on @PBSKIDS! #WombatsPBS ⭐ https://t.co/QQnJvrFjbD" (Tweet). Retrieved February 23, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Work It Out Wombats! [@WombatsPBS] (January 6, 2023). "Zeke is the youngest of the Wombats, and he is rarely spotted without his stuffy Snout— who is better than Zeke at keeping secrets. ⭐ Meet Zeke FEBRUARY 6th, 2023 on @PBSKIDS! #WombatsPBS ⭐ https://t.co/MCe9zQlF8L" (Tweet). Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Work It Out Wombats! [@WombatsPBS] (January 13, 2023). "Super is the squishiest, huggiest grandma you'll ever find. But, where can you find her? ➡️ She might be under the sink, fixing a skateboard ramp, or even hang-gliding. ⭐ Meet Gramma Super FEBRUARY 6th, 2023 on @PBSKIDS! #WombatsPBS ⭐ https://t.co/QO3tWw7CbA" (Tweet). Retrieved February 23, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Work It Out Wombats! [@WombatsPBS] (January 21, 2023). "While cleaning the Everything Emporium, Mr. E might accidentally knock over boxes, topple displays, and then fire himself for incompetence. ⭐ Meet Mr. E FEBRUARY 6th on @PBSKIDS! #WombatsPBS ⭐ https://t.co/2uOtLym45P" (Tweet). Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Work It Out Wombats! [@WombatsPBS] (February 3, 2023). "Never running out of things to do, Ellie is a rock for the Treeborhood. ⭐ Meet Ellie on @PBSKIDS starting FEBRUARY 6TH! #WombatsPBS ⭐ https://t.co/SUixstDYGX" (Tweet). Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023 – via Twitter.
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