Guide to Disney TV: 3/7-13

Welcome to our new guide to Disney television. From across Disney’s networks and beyond, see the highlights of the programming from The Walt Disney Company.

NATHAN FILLION, GERALD MCRANEY, SUMMER GLAU

Monday, March 07

Captain Jake and the Never Land Pirates “Dread the Pharaoh! / Sharky Unchained!” (8:00 – 8:30 A.M. on Disney Channel)

“Dread the Pharaoh!” – When ex-genie Dread is freed from his bottle, he tries to regain his magical powers. *David Tennant (“Doctor Who”) and Aasif Mandvi (“The Daily Show”) recur as Dread and Pirate Pharaoh, respectively.

“Sharky Unchained!” – Sharky slips away from the Jolly Roger to help Captain Jake and his crew protect Never Land.

The Fosters “Sixteen” (8:00 – 9:00 P.M. on Freeform)

Jesus is upset after his plans for a low key birthday are supplanted by Mariana, who plans a huge dance party instead. Jude is excited by the prospect of a weekend visit with Connor.

Recovery Road “Sick As Our Secrets” (9:00 – 10:00 P.M. on Freeform)

Romantic tension builds between Maddie and Wes, but Maddie’s emotions are sidelined when Ellie confronts Maddie about her double life.

Castle “The G.D.S.” (9:00-10:00 P.M. on ABC)

Castle returns to the City of Angels in search of answers about his missing time. But things take a deadly turn when he’s recruited by the legendary Greatest Detective Society to help solve a murder

Disney Talk Show Appearances:

GMA: Actor Jason Bateman (“Zootopia”)

WILLIAM SADLER, CLARK GREGG

Tuesday, March 08

Sherriff Callie’s Wild West “Peck’s Prisoner Promise / Toby’s Two-Step Trouble” (8:00 – 8:30 A.M. on Disney Channel)

“Peck’s Prisoner Promise” – When bandits pull a heist on the bank, Sheriff Callie entrusts Peck to lock up the leader while she pursues the others.

“Toby’s Two-Step Trouble” – Toby is appointed judge of the town’s dance contest and some of the townsfolk try to bribe him to win first place.

Pretty Little Liars “Did You Miss Me?” (8:00 – 9:00 P.M. on Freeform)

After Alison is confronted with a sudden, mysterious jeopardy, the Liars decide to take things into their own hands for a counterattack.

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. “Bouncing Back” (9:00 – 10:00 P.M. on ABC)

In the mid-season premiere, the divide between those who want to protect Inhumans and those who seek to destroy them is constantly widening, and Hydra, now strengthened by Grant Ward, looms once again. However, Ward is no longer the same villainous traitor that they once knew, and the team faces an all-new enemy, whose motivations, goals and strengths are unclear. Uncertain about who (or what) they are facing, the stakes for S.H.I.E.L.D. and their assembled group of Secret Warriors are higher than ever, bringing some members of the team closer together and driving others apart. Will S.H.I.E.L.D. be able to stop one of the most powerful Inhumans to walk the Earth?

Of Kings and Prophets “Offerings of Blood” (10:00 – 11:00 P.M. on ABC)

In the series premiere, the battle-weary King Saul (Ray Winstone) struggles to defend his Kingdom from one of Israel’s ancient enemies, the Philistines, by marrying off his daughter, Merav (Jeanine Mason), to Mattiyahu of Judah (guest star Matt Whelan). All are hopeful this strategic marriage will unify the twelve Israelite tribes. In the midst of the wedding preparations, the prophet Samuel (Mohammad Bakri) beckons Saul and relays a message from God that he must destroy the Amalekites, another of Israel’s ancient enemies. Saul dares to challenge the Prophet Samuel, setting in motion a series of calamities that will threaten his rule of the kingdom.

Disney Talk Show Appearances:

GMA: The new cast of “Dancing with the Stars” will be revealed in front of a live audience along with the show’s co-host Tom Bergeron

Jimmy Kimmel Live: Chloe Bennet (Marvel “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”)

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Wednesday, March 09

Doc McStuffins “St. Patrick’s Day Dilemma / A Giant Save” (8:00 – 8:30 A.M. on Disney Channel)

“St. Patrick’s Day Dilemma” – Doc’s new Irish paper doll, Fiona, gets her dress dirty on St. Patrick’s Day and refuses to change until Doc explains that an important part of staying healthy is staying clean.

“A Giant Save” – Doc’s new doll, Gillian the Giant, feels like she doesn’t fit in with the other toys because she’s so big.

Gamer‘s Guide to Pretty Much Everything “The Rock Band” (7:30 – 8:00 P.M. on Disney XD)

When the gang dazzles at the game “Rock Hero 5,” Mr. Spanks encourages them to compete on the hit TV series “American Talent Factor.”

Treasures from the Disney Vault (8:00 P.M. on TCM)

8:00 PM
Whalers, The (1938)
Sea Scouts (1939)
8:30 PM
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (1954)
10:45 PM
Operation Undersea (1954)
11:45 PM
Merbabies (1938)
12:00 AM
Secrets of Life (1956)
1:30 AM
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North (1961)
3:00 AM
Return To Snowy River (1988)
4:45 AM
Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. (1966)

 

Disney Talk Show Appearances:

Jimmy Kimmel Live:  Connie Britton (“Nashville”)

VIOLA DAVIS

Thursday, March 10

Sherriff Callie’s Wild West “The Prize Fight / Buckle Hustle” (8:00 – 8:30 A.M. on Disney Channel)

“The Prize Fight” – Peck and Toby argue over who wins the famous Golden Roller Boots.

“Buckle Hustle” – The sheriff of a nearby town calls on Callie for help when a newfangled fashion craze runs amok.

Grey’s Anatomy “All Eyez on Me” (8:00 – 9:00 P.M. on ABC)

Meredith, Bailey, Jackson, Callie and Jo travel to a military hospital to perform an extraordinary and extremely risky surgery on a veteran with an advanced tumor. Meanwhile back at Grey Sloan, Andrew is tired of being Maggie’s worst kept secret; Ben makes an impulsive surgical decision; and a team of cheerleaders wreak havoc in the ER.

Scandal “The Fish Rots from the Head” (9:00 – 10:00 P.M. on ABC)

Olivia and the team take on some embattled Secret Service agents. Meanwhile, Abby has her hands full trying to keep Fitz in line, and Jake begins to reveal a few secrets of his own.

How to Get Away with Murder “There’s My Baby” (10:00 – 11:00 P.M. on ABC)

The Keating 5 are called into questioning by A.D.A Denver about the night Emily Sinclair was murdered. Meanwhile, Caleb goes missing as the manhunt for Philip intensifies. In flashback, Annalise’s tactics in the Mahoney case leads to a devastating result.

Disney Talk Show Appearances:

Jimmy Kimmel Live: Viola Davis (“How to Get Away with Murder”)

ROWAN BLANCHARD, PEYTON MEYER, SABRINA CARPENTER

Friday, March 11

Doc McStuffins “Runaway Love / Tour De McStuffins” (8:00 – 8:30 A.M. on Disney Channel)

“Runaway Love” – Doc’s little brother Donny worries that the arrival of the new baby will take attention away from him so he hatches a plan to run away. Meanwhile, Doc is so busy helping her parents prepare for the new baby that Lambie also starts to feel left out.

“Tour De McStuffins” – Doc gets a new toy named Stella that doesn’t follow bike safety rules.

Sofia the First “Bad Little Dragon” (10:00 – 10:30 A.M. on Disney Channel)

After Sofia and Vivian find an adorable baby dragon in the woods, they discover he’s not as innocent as he first appears. *Ellie Kemper (“Bridesmaids”) recurs as Crackle the dragon.

BUNK’D “Close Encounters of the Camp Kind” (8:00 – 8:30 P.M. on Disney Channel)

After the campers think they see a UFO land in Lake Kikiwaka, a new boy shows up and Jorge and Tiffany think he’s an alien. Meanwhile, Emma and Ravi get evaluated by the camp counselors.

Girl Meets World “Girl Meets Legacy” (8:30 – 9:00 P.M. on Disney Channel)

With middle school graduation around the corner, Riley, Maya, Lucas and Farkle work together to determine what kind of legacy they want to leave at John Quincy Adams. Guest starring Lee Norris as Minkus and Danny McNulty as Harley.

Stuck in the Middle “Stuck in the Sweet Seat” (9:00 – 9:30 P.M. on Disney Channel)

Harley’s parents forget her birthday, so she devises a plan to use their guilt as a way to get the ultimate birthday gift.

THE 7D

Saturday, March 12

The 7D “Miss Fortune Teller / Grump-Tiki” (9:30 – 10:00 A.M. on Disney XD)

“Miss Fortune Teller”-To prevent bad luck, the Queen seeks the advice of a fortune teller.

“Grump-Tiki”-Grumpy and the 7D set sail on the Grump-Tiki to Piquant Island in search of the stinkiest cheese in the world.

ZENDAYA, TAMMY TOWNSEND

Sunday, March 13

Marvel‘s Guardians of the Galaxy “Don’t Stop Believin’” (8:00 – 8:30 A.M. on Disney XD)

Quill goes missing while following the Cryptocube’s readings.

Jonathan Frakes (“Star Trek” series) voice guest stars as J’Son – King of the Spartaxian Galactic Empire.

Marvel’s Avengers: Ultron Revolution “Adapting To Change” (8:30 – 9:00 A.M. on Disney XD)

The Avengers learn what it’s like to work as a team again as they battle AIM’s latest weapon – a new and improved Super Adaptoid developed by the Scientist Supreme!

Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man VS. The Sinister 6 “Lizards” (9:00 – 9:30 A.M. on Disney XD)

Vulture’s revelation that Doc Ock has a spy inside S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy leads the Web Warriors on a hunt to find the mole. “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” stars Iain De Caestecker and Elizabeth Henstridge voice guest star as their respective characters, Leo Fitz and Jemma Simmons.

K.C. Undercover “Do You Want To Know A Secret” (8:00 – 8:30 P.M. on Disney Channel)

When a college student shows up claiming to be a relative, Kira is forced to tell a family secret she’s been holding for years. Meanwhile, Marisa and Ernie give K.C. tips on how to handle her first date with Darrien. Guest starring Chris Taverez (“Meet the Browns”) as Darrien and Kara Royster (“Pretty Little Liars”) as Abby Martin.

Liv and Maddie “Vive-La-Rooney” (8:30 – 9:00 P.M. on Disney Channel)

When Liv needs to learn French for an upcoming interview, her mom decides to immerse her in the language and culture. Meanwhile, Maddie is thinking about dating again.

The Family “Of Puppies and Monsters” (9:00-10:00 P.M. on ABC)

FBI Agent Gabe Clements joins the investigation and makes it clear to Nina how he would like to handle the case. Nina interviews a seemingly innocuous refinery employee, but later we see that she has a questionable connection. Despite Claire’s objections, Adam agrees to return to the bunker to see if anything will trigger his memory, and when he’s down there alone, it becomes evident that he is hiding something. Willa questions Claire’s motives when she ends her national interview with an emotional plea. In the past, John’s hesitancy to provide an alibi for some missing time has repercussions on his relationship with Claire. Bridey continues to follow her leads, but her contact with the family is put into jeopardy when Danny makes a discovery. We learn Willa and John share a secret when Nina investigates the 911 call that led the cops to search Hank’s house. Hank plans to get his life back on track are derailed when the Warren family brings attention to him again.

Quantico “Clear” (10:00 – 11:00 P.M. on ABC)

This week the NATS learn how to source information from confidential informants, but when they test their skills in the real world, they soon realize being an agent is not as easy as it seems. Meanwhile, in the future, Alex and a fellow agent find themselves in a life or death situation when they are forced to provide classified information that could result in deadly consequences.