Ep 17. The Ordinary, Extraordinary Botsfords / The Penny, the Pony, and the Pirate

The show WordGirl season 3 episode 17 is titled "The Ordinary, Extraordinary Botsfords / The Penny, the Pony, and the Pirate". In this episode, WordGirl's alter ego Becky Botsford faces challenges as both a superhero and a regular kid trying to fit in. In the first segment, "The Ordinary, Extraordinary Botsfords", Becky struggles to balance her superhero duties with a family visit from her grandparents. When the city is threatened by villains, Becky's family ends up aiding her superhero alter ego without knowing it. Meanwhile, Becky's grandfather, who is a retired superhero himself, realizes the true nature of WordGirl's identity.

In the second segment, "The Penny, the Pony, and the Pirate", Becky deals with the consequences of a bad decision she makes at school. She accidentally drops a rare penny that belongs to her friend Violet, and instead of telling the truth, she decides to replace it with a fake one. Meanwhile, Becky's class is visited by a pirate who is looking for a treasure in the schoolyard, and he enlists the help of Becky and her friends to find it. Throughout the adventure, Becky learns the importance of honesty and owning up to her mistakes.

Throughout the episode, WordGirl uses her impressive vocabulary and superhero strength to thwart the villains who threaten the city. Alongside her sidekick Captain Huggy Face and her family and friends, WordGirl proves that being a superhero doesn't mean sacrificing the joys of everyday life. The episode teaches valuable lessons about honesty, family, and the importance of being true to oneself.