WordGirl (2007–2015) User Reviews

Surprised!

[joshvonhousen · 8/10 · 3 March 2016]

Well, as a rather harsh critic of shows like Full House and that piece of crap The Big Bang Theory, I can say that I had no expectation of this show being any good.But, through clever writing and enjoyable characters, this show actually SURPRISED me!

In one episode, two of the villains fall in love and whenever they see each other, we hear the cheesy music that we're used to hearing in rom-coms and all that. But, then, it's revealed to be a character with a faulty boombox that keeps turning on at random moments.

Lady Redundant Woman? Even her name is clever!

Look, I'm not saying that it's Breaking Bad status, but if you have a child, you can turn this on and find yourself entertained, too.

Best kids show!

[haileysyaya · 10/10 · 3 July 2020]

I watch this everyday with my 5 year old granddaughter. We talk about the " big words" and use them in our daily vocabulary.

We need more cartoons like WordGirl

[jazzydonald-90958 · 10/10 · 11 April 2021]

My favorite cartoon on PBS Kids was WordGirl. It got me interested in learning big words and creative writing. Rewatching the show as an adult, I was surprised at how great the writing, characterization, and racial and gender representation are. The only time I saw a kid's cartoon with a black girl as the protagonist was The Proud Family. That's even rarer with superhero cartoons. Becky Botsford is one of the most well-written black girls I've ever seen. While she is a kick-ass superhero, she also still acts like a quirky and awkward 10-year-old. She unapologetically loves girly things like unicorns and glitter, and she also likes gender-neutral things like reading and art. She's intelligent, confident, and funny. I also like how the show isn't afraid to give her flaws. For example, she's terrible at singing and dancing, uses her powers for selfish things like winning competitions and finishing chores, and sometimes slips up keeping her secret identity a secret. Becky's best friends Todd and Violet are also excellent. Violet is like Chelsea from That's So Raven, but more soft-spoken. Todd is a great example of Asian representation because he's not the stereotypical overachieving mathematician; he likes journalism. Becky's parents, Mr. And Mrs. Botsford, are some of the best parents I've seen in a kid's show. Mrs. Botsford is a district attorney, and Mr. Botsford is like Victor Baxter from That's So Raven. Unlike many dads in cartoons and sitcoms, he's goofy without being completely stupid, is a kind and caring father who's comfortable with showing his emotions, and is also a great cook. The only character that I don't like is Becky's younger brother TJ. However, unlike Caillou and Arthur's parents, when TJ acts out or says something rude, they call him out on his bad behavior and punish him. This show is also a genuinely good parody of superhero tropes. There's this narrator who breaks the 4th wall and banters with the characters, kind of like Dave the Barbarian and The PowerPuff Girls. Plus, the villains have creative designs and are all hilarious. It's sad how no one talks about WordGirl since it's on PBS Kids. It had a great run with 130 episodes. It's probably one of the best superhero kid's cartoons I've ever seen. It's definitely leagues above Teen Titans Go.

Word-Girl is the new Spongebob

[cfayya5992 · 10/10 · 12 August 2008]

**THIS SUMMARY CONTAINS SPOILERS**

When I came across this show, I was completely WOWED. It is wonderful material, nothing that was made up in a few minutes to keep the kids busy.

Becky Botsford (or is it Boxford?) is the smart, somewhat cute Word Girl. Her sidekick, Captian HuggyFace helps her fight crime and throw around some impressive vocabulary.

The thing I love about cartoons is that they DON'T HAVE TO MAKE SENSE, and WordGirl does just that.

A man with a mouse brain.

A girl mixed with a copier.

An old lady that steals.

All these things would certainly keep me busy for 30 minutes.

The script is smart and well-written, with jokes aimed at the adults and the kids (like Spongebob). I found myself laughing the first time and now every weekday at 5:00 I find myself on the couch watching this great show.

My favorite character would have to be the handsome Dr. Two-Brains, I think that his episodes are the funniest. He is the man who has two brains, that of a mouse and a human. Who could think of that?

I absolutely love WordGirl, and if you are looking for a show that will make your kids laugh and teach them great words to use, then turn to WordGirl.

I hope they make a movie!!!

Primetime comedy should be this good.

[murray_mg · 9 November 2011]

I love any children's show that has a good point but doesn't get preachy. WordGirl is really funny on so many levels, not only teaching vocabulary but also satire, hyperbole, and irony. The silliness is on par with the best old school VeggieTales. The supervillains are hysterical, with equally great villain names, like "Chuck the Evil Sandwich Making Guy" and "Lady Redundant Woman". My son has learned several good vocabulary lessons above his grade level just by watching this treat, and I love watching it with him just because it's so funny. If the "grown-ups" that run Hollywood paid attention to PBS Kids, a lot of primetime comedy shows would be much more intelligent and entertaining

Who needs the fourth wall?

[invisibleunicornninja · 9/10 · 1 May 2018]

This is probably one of the cleverest children's shows that I have ever watched (so far). All the characters are interesting, and the jokes always land. The plots are silly, but they work. My only complaint is the thing where they have to teach children words, but even that is funny most of the time. This show takes superhero tropes and just runs with them in the funniest ways possible. Though the same group of villains show up time and time again, they always manage to be funny and original.

I would highly recommend watching this show.

Genuinely one of the best shows I've ever watched.

[heatherann-17696 · 10/10 · 26 April 2024]

Alright, this is the single best PBS show ever made in my eyes. It stars beckie, aka wordgirl, who is a young girl living life also as a superhero. Obviously this has to stay a secret because, duh, superhero. And while children superhero shows are common, this one teaches children the meanings of some words. This is great and all, but what is the best is it doesn't beat down and go all in-your-face at children like "you're stupid and young!!" And most of all? There's genuinely humor. This show's very funny almost always, I find myself always chuckling or bursting out laughing at almost every joke. Please watch this.

I'm a Teenager, And This Show Is Very Entertaining!

[olivialovesicecream · 10/10 · 9 March 2024]

I watched the whole series when I was twelve/thirteen years old, and I loved it! Two years later, I decided to watch it again, and it's just as good as ever! I love how goofy and fun it is, but even me, as a teenager, have learned new things, like "M. C," "tangent," and "redundant." The best part is that it has great representation with no political lean (unlike "The Proud Family.") The animation is pretty basic, but suits the style of the show. The narrator is great. He is like the narrator from "The Powerpuff Girls," who can talk to the characters. Wordgirl is such a sweet superhero and the show is fun, educational, and can be enjoyed by all ages. One of PBS Kids best shows.

Review

[DrFlugSimp · 10/10 · 27 June 2022]

This is a nice show that helps kids to learn the meanings of words, I didn't know about it until a few months ago and I've loved it ever since. Unfortunately, I like in the UK so we don't get PBS Kids here, so I watched it on YouTube and Amazon Prime. It was a really good show. My favourite characters are Invisi-Bill, Tobey and Two-Brains. I would recommend this to watch.

THIS is How You Do Children's Television

[rebeltaz-18705 · 10/10 · 26 June 2022]

This is one of the few cartoons today that children can wash without being beat over the head by a socio-political message. Sure there are morals to each story, but they're not overt. The only obvious message in this show is the meanings of words and that words do have distinct meanings - something that today's children sorely need to hear!

I'm a forty-something year old guy and I love this show. I don't even kids! But if I did, THIS would be one I would have no problem sitting them down in front of unsupervised and be able to rest assured that they wouldn't be indoctrinated into any immoral teachings.

Of course, as with any children's programming, you should watch this first by yourself to ensure that it's appropriate for YOUR child, but I think you will be pleasantly surprised!

Word Up it's WordGirl~

[colakittykatsu · 9/10 · 6 December 2023]

This show is a massive W. I feel like there needs to be more shows like this on PBS Kids because it teaches kids new words in such a creative way, while providing a plot line that is compelling and keeps the viewer on the edge of their feet. The show also did it's best to teach kids new words that aren't basic like "arc," or "computer." They did their best to teach kids words like "allure," or "dazzling," and I appreciate that. I also appreciated that the narrator was genuinely funny, while also adding to the story. He didn't take away from it, like most cartoon/book narrators. While teaching kids words and keeping them entertained, they also provided lots of representation that is needed in a kids show. Kudos to the creators for creating such a good and educational show.