The Wacky Word Show

Episode 1

Pirates

Zoey and Lukas explore words that break the rules in the way they're spelled or pronounced. Like pirates, they're rule-breakers. Meanwhile, a stand-up comedian shows how comedy is kind of like being a pirate. Expect the unexpected.

Episode 2

Chefs

Episode 3

Spies

Zoey and Lukas channel their inner spies as they delve into secret ways of communicating. Ciphers, encryption and codes, oh my.

Episode 4

Alice in Wonderland

Zoey and Lukas enter the wacky world of Lewis Carroll to discover palindromes, double negatives, word puzzles, and more.

Episode 5

Vikings

Why does English have so many words from other languages? Zoey and Lukas stage a Viking "raid" to find out.

Episode 6

Pop Stars

While dreaming of musical superstardom, Zoey and Lukas explore all kinds of fun wordplay used in songs, raps and stories. A rapper/singer shares her songwriting tips. Real kids try saying tongue twisters...with hilarious results.

Episode 7

Ancient Egyptians

Episode 8

The O.K. Rodeo

Why aren't words spelled the way they sound? To find out, Zoey and Lukas meet a cowboy named Silent E and a rodeo queen named Onomatapoeia. Along the way, they learn to write their own country songs.

Episode 9

Ad Magicians

Episode 10

Carnival

Episode 11

Medieval Fair

Why are some words "fancier" than others? And did medieval people really talk in rhyme? Zoey and Lukas go back in time to find out.

Episode 12

Twins

Things get punny as Zoey and Lukas dig into "twin" words - homonyms and homophones. Real twins play a game of sound-alike words and run a three-legged race.

Episode 13

Heroes