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Below is a chronological listing of detailed Family Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD program highlights for October 2014. All programming is subject to change, time zones as noted.

All times ET/PT

New on Family in October

• Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion (Disney XD Original Series) Movie Premiere
• Deadtime Stories Series Premiere
• Dog With A Blog (Disney Channel Original Series) Season Three Premiere
• Evermoor Television Movie Premiere
• Jessie (Disney Channel Original Series) Four-Part Story Arc Conclusion

Coming to Family in November

• Bullying Awareness Week Special Programming
• Austin & Ally (Disney Channel Original Series) Season Three Finale

STAR WARS REBELS: SPARK OF REBELLION – MOVIE PREMIERE – Friday, October 3 at 9 p.m.

The uprising is near with the debut of the eagerly-awaited movie Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion. Set between the events of Star Wars Episodes III and IV, the story unfolds during a dark time when the evil Galactic Empire is tightening its grip of power on the galaxy. Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet and are ruining the lives of its people. The motley but clever crew of the starship Ghost is among a select few who are brave enough to stand against the Empire.

DEADTIME STORIES – SERIES PREMIERE – Monday, October 6 at 8 p.m.

Family Channel delivers thrills and chills with premiere of new series Deadtime Stories. Based on the popular children’s books, the supernatural show is narrated by Jennifer Stone (Wizards of Waverly Place) and chronicles kids’ spooky encounters from hauntings to supernatural occurrences. In the premiere episode, “Revenge of the Goblins,” best friends Nina and Sammy accidentally open a door that leads to a realm of goblins. As a special Halloween treat, new episodes will air Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. all month-long!

DOG WITH A BLOG – SEASON THREE PREMIERE – Friday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m.

This October, it’s Howl-o-ween on Family with the season three premiere of Dog With A Blog. In “Howloween 2: The Final Reckoning,” Bennett and Ellen play a joke on the kids that have them believing their house might be haunted. The tail-wagging fun also includes the debut of the fang-tastic flick, Vampire Dog at 8 p.m., featuring the voice of Norm MacDonald (The Middle) as a 600 year-old talking pooch from Transylvania.

EVERMOOR – Friday, October 24 at 8 p.m.

There’s magic around every corner in the new television movie Evermoor. The mysterious adventure follows Tara Crossley, an American teen whose family moves to the UK to live at the beautiful, but spooky, Evermoor Manor. While there, she discovers a magic tapestry which seemingly predicts the future. The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. with new episodes of Gravity Falls, Phineas and Ferb and The Next Step.

JESSIE – FOUR-PART WEDDING STORY ARC CONCLUSION – Wednesday, October 29 at 7 p.m.

Here comes the bride! Jessie fans won’t want to miss the exciting conclusion to a four-part story arc where Jessie and Brooks finally get married. Or do they? The evening officially begins at 5:30 p.m. with an encore presentation of the first three episodes leading into the pivotal episode at 7 p.m. where the lovebirds are forced to move their wedding date after Brooks is offered a job in Africa. Jessie will have to decide between saying “I do” or pursuing her acting dreams.

All times ET only

New on Disney Junior in October

• Ghostober Special Halloween Programming All Month-Long
• Sheriff Callie’s Wild West (Disney Junior Original Series) Thanksgiving Day Marathon
• Henry Hugglemonster (Disney Junior Original Series) Season Two Premiere
• Tickety Toc Season Two Premiere
• The Pirate Fairy Movie Premiere

Coming to Disney Junior in November

• Jake and the Never Land Pirates (Disney Junior Original Series) Special One-hour Episode
• Sofia the First (Disney Junior Original Series) Special Episode Featuring Classic Disney Princess Rapunzel
• Mickey Mouse’s Birthday
• The Jungle Book (Feature Film) Network Premiere

GHOSTOBER – HALLOWEEN-THEMED PROGRAMMING – Monday, October 6 – Thursday, October 30; weekdays at 6:30 p.m.

Ghostober is finally here and Disney Junior is celebrating with special Halloween programming throughout the month. Not-so-scary episodes from top series Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Sofia the First, Henry Hugglemonster and more will air Monday-Friday at 6:30 p.m. with a full-day marathon on October 31!

SHERIFF CALLIE – THANKSGIVING DAY MARATHON – Monday, October 13 beginning at 1 p.m.

What better way to spend Thanksgiving than an afternoon with Sheriff Callie? The rootin’-tootin’ marathon features seven fan-favourite episodes of Sheriff Callie’s Wild West beginning with “The Prickly Pair/Crystal Cave Caper.” In the fun-filled episode, Peck feels left out when Toby meets Polly May Porcupine and the two instantly bond over being prickly. Then, Dirty Dan and Dusty are rescued by Callie and an unlikely friend.

HENRY HUGGLEMONSTER – SEASON TWO PREMIERE – Sunday, October 26 at 10 a.m.

Disney Junior is roarsome this October with the season two premiere of Henry Hugglemonster. In the new episode “Big Baby/Perfect Anniversary,” Henry helps his friend Estelle adjust to her new role as big sister. Then, Henry and his siblings turn their house into a restaurant for Momma and Daddo’s anniversary.

TICKETY TOC – SEASON TWO PREMIERE – Sunday, October 19 at 12:30 p.m

It’s double the fun on Disney Junior when twins Tommy and Tallulah return for a second season of Tickety Toc. In the premiere episode, titled “Funfair Time,” Pufferty is too big to have fun at the FunFair, so the twins decide he can be the Roller Coaster. But when McCoggins attaches a booster pack, the pup speeds out of control and Tommy and Tallulah must rush against the clock to save him.

THE PIRATE FAIRY – Sunday, October 4 at 6 p.m.

Disney Junior sets sail to the high seas with the network premiere of The Pirate Fairy. When a misunderstood dust-keeper fairy named Zarina steals Pixie Hollow’s all-important Blue Pixie Dust, and flies away to join forces with the pirates of Skull Rock, Tinker Bell and her fairy friends must embark on the adventure of a lifetime to return it to its rightful place.

All times ET only

New on Disney XD in October

• Star Wars Rebels (Disney XD Original Series) Series Premiere
• Kirby Buckets (Disney XD Original Series) Series Premiere
• Mighty Med (Disney XD Original Series) Season Two Premiere
• Lab Rats (Disney XD Original Series) Marathon

Coming to Disney XD in November

• Gaming Show (In My Parents’ Garage) (Canadian Original Series) Series Premiere
• Grizzly Cup (Canadian Original Series) Season Two Premiere
• Power Up!

STAR WARS REBELS – SERIES PREMIERE – Sunday, October 19 at 8 p.m.

The force is strong on Disney XD with the debut of the animated adventure series Star Wars Rebels. In the premiere episode, titled “Droids of Distress,” the rebels intercept a shipment of powerful weapons intended for the Empire. But the sale of the weapons doesn’t go according to plan when a frightened C-3PO calls the authorities.

KIRBY BUCKETS – SERIES PREMIERE – Sunday, October 26 at 7 p.m.

Mixing live-action and animation, Disney XD’s newest comedy Kirby Buckets follows an imaginative 13-year-old boy who dreams of becoming a famous animator. In the series premiere “Cars, Buses and Lawnmowers,” Kirby learns about a character design contest featuring the ultimate prize – a chance to meet his idol, Mac McCallister, and debut an animated character on TV. Part of a Super Charged Sunday  lineup the awesome evening includes Halloween-themed episodes of Lab Rats and Mighty Med, and a brand new Star Wars Rebels.

MIGHTY MED – SEASON TWO PREMIERE – Sunday, October 19 at 7 p.m.

It’s the moment Mighty Med fans have all been waiting for! In the explosive one-hour, season two premiere “How the Mighty Med Have Fallen – Part 1 & 2,” Kaz and Oliver attempt to save the hospital from an evil Skylar and the Annihilator who are determined to take over the world.

LAB RATS – BIONIC MARATHON – Sunday, October 5 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Disney XD goes bionic with an action-packed marathon from Lab Rats. The epic night features a brand new episode at 8 p.m. titled “Armed and Dangerous,” where Leo loses control over his new bionic arm after showing it off to Janelle. Meanwhile, Agent Graham promotes the kids as bionic celebrities, but when they realize they missed a mission because of him, they decide it’s time to get Davenport back as their leader.