Screenings from the Paley Archive

February 4 - 8 
12:30 pm, 4:50 pm  
Ada Twist, Scientist: “A Fort of One’s Own” and “Twelve Angry Birds”  
This Netflix children’s show executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama features eight-year-old scientist Ada and her friends in two fun, educational episodes. In “A Fort of One’s Own,” Ada and her friends use household items in a series of chain reaction science experiments to unlock the door to her brother Arthur’s backyard fort. In “Twelve Angry Birds,” Ada and her pals must use science to prove family cat Mooshu’s innocence when she is accused of drinking water from the birdfeeder.  (2021, Netflix)   

February 11 - 15 
12:30 pm, 4:50 pm 
Doc McStuffins: “My Huggy Valentine” and “Dusty Bear” 
In “My Huggy Valentine,” Lambie feels jealous when a new Valentine’s Day toy, a heart shaped toy named Val, joins the group. Doc McStuffins sees her friend is brokenhearted and reminds Lambie that no one could ever replace her. In “Dusty Bear,” the group is introduced to Teddy B., a long-lost stuffed animal friend of Doc’s brother, Donny, who mysteriously starts sneezing whenever Teddy B. is near. (2013, Disney Jr.)

February 18 – 22 
12:30 pm, 12:45 pm, 4:50 pm, 5:05 pm 
Karma’s World: “Hair Comes Trouble” 
When Karma’s classmates make her feel uncomfortable with questions about her hair at a sleepover, Karma considers changing her hairstyle. Her mom reminds her that her hair is beautiful and helps her regain her confidence by reminding her that her hair is perfect, however she chooses to wear it. (2021, Netflix)  

February 25 - March 1 
12:30 pm, 4:50 pm 
The Proud Family: “The Party” 
When Penny’s parents finally decide to let her host a party, she’s crushed to learn her neighbor LaCienega is having a party on the same night. When only uninvited guests show up for the party, Penny ends up learning some important lessons—and the evening turns out better than she expected. (2002, Disney Channel)  

1:00 pm, 3:15 pm
PAC-MAN: “The Great Pac-Quake” 
In this episode, the Ghost Monsters, under orders from their evil human leader, steal a map of Pac-Land from the Pac-Museum (using an earthquake machine to create a diversion) in an attempt to find the Power Pellet Forest, source of Pac-Man's energy. (1982, ABC) 
 
1:15 pm, 3:30 pm
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures: “The Adventure Begins: Part 1” 
In this series premiere episode, Pac, a cheerful teenage Pac-Worlder, is the only one who still believes in ghosts, many years after the Ghost Wars. When a portal from the Netherworld opens, ghosts enter into Pac-World. Pac must save his world and team up with the ghosts who surrendered: Blinky, Inky, Pinky, and Clyde. (2013, Disney XD) 
 
1:35 pm, 3:55 pm
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures: “The Adventure Begins: Part 2” 
In the second part of this series premiere, Pac, his friends, and the remaining ghosts sneak into the Netherworld to bring back the stolen Tree of Life. (2013, Disney XD) 

2:00 pm, 4:25 pm
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures: “Happy Holidays and a Merry Berry Day” 
In this episode, Pac meets his parents for a celebration of the holiday Berry Day. (2014, Disney XD) 
 
2:25 pm 
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures: “Honey, I Digitized the PAC-MAN” 
When a deadly virus is released on all of Pac-World's electrical devices, it’s up to a digitized Pac and Sir C to travel into Cyberspace to stop it. (2015, Disney XD) 
 
2:50 pm 
PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures: “New Girl in Town” 
When the president’s niece Elli visits Pacropolis, Betrayus uses her to seduce Pac-Man into getting the repository. Unaware of Betrayus’s plan, Pac begins ignoring his friends for his new love interest. (2015, Disney XD) 

1:50 pm 
Be My Valetine, Charlie Brown 
Charlie Brown yearns to receive a valentine, but his hopes are dashed when he fails to receive a single card from his classmates. However, his spirits are lifted when he receives a valentine from a secret admirer. (1975, CBS) 

2:15 pm 
The Muppets Valentine Show 
In this Valentine’s Day special, special guest star Mia Farow joins the Muppets for a musical celebration. When Wally has writer’s block for how to convey the true meaning of love, Mia and the Muppets offer him some assistance through song. (1974, ABC) 

2:45 pm 
Lizzie McGuire: “First Kiss” 
Everyone seems to be in love, except for Lizzie and her friends. However, that all changes when she develops a crush on the McGuires’ paper boy, Ronny. (2002, Disney Channel) 

3:10 pm 
The Middle: “Valentine’s Day IV” 
Axl and his friends Sean and Darrin start a money-making scheme in which they offer services to help guys break up with their girlfriends. When Axl’s sister Sue gets stood up at the dance, Darrin offers to take her—and later admits he wants to be more than friends. (2013, ABC) 

3:40 pm 
Modern Family: “My Funky Valentine” 
It’s Valentine’s Day, and everyone has special plans with their significant other. However, despite the best of intentions, nothing really seems to go according to plan. (2010, ABC) 

4:10 pm 
Black-ish: “The Name Game” 
Dre and Bow have always taken turns naming their children, and with baby number five on the way, it’s Dre’s turn to choose a name. Meanwhile, Zoey’s plan to have an anti-Valentine's Day party is ruined when her brother Junior asks her friend Shelly out on a date. (2017, ABC) 

4:40 pm 
The Goldbergs: “Lainey Loves Lionel” 
Barry tries to impress Lainey on Valentine’s Day the music of Lionel Richie, Erica has a secret admirer, and Beverly has forbidden her youngest son Adam from seeing the movie Porky’s...though his father Murray encourages him to break the rules. (2016, ABC) 

5:10 pm 
Cheers: “Sam Time Next Year” 
Sam prepares for an annual Valentine’s Day trip to Vermont for an evening with a woman named Lauren. His plans hit a snag when he slips and falls on the way out of the bar, but he remains determined to still make his way to Vermont for the holiday. (1991, NBC) 

1:05 pm 
Survivor: “The Marooning” (Borneo) 
The Origin Story. Travel back to 2000 to see where the phenomenon began. This is Survivor in its rawest form—before alliances were standard and before strategy was respected. Witness Richard Hatch, Rudy Boesch, and the original cast step onto the beach and change television forever. (2000, CBS) 

1:50 pm 
Survivor: “Slay Everyone, Trust No One” (Heroes vs. Villains) 
The Clash of Titans. Widely considered the greatest season of all time, this premiere brings together the most legendary players from the first twenty seasons. It’s physical, it’s intense, and it sets the stage for the definitive battle between “good” and “evil.” (2010, CBS) 

3:15 pm  
Survivor: “If It Smells Like a Rat, Give It Cheese” (Micronesia) 
The Perfect Blindside. The Black Widow Brigade (Parvati, Cirie, Amanda, Natalie) executes the most manipulative and masterful strategic move in the history of the game: convincing Erik Reichenbach to give up individual immunity. (2008, CBS) 

4:00 pm 
Survivor: “Jackets and Eggs” (David vs. Goliath) 
The Viral Moment. A masterclass in social conflict and unintentional comedy. Angelina Keeley’s relentless negotiation for a jacket—and Natalie Cole’s cold refusal—became an instant meme, proving that even in the 30s, the show could still dominate the cultural conversation. (2018, CBS) 

4:45 pm 
Survivor: “Greatest of Greats” (Winners at War) 
The Crowning Achievement. To celebrate twenty years, the show doubled the prize money to $2 million and invited back twenty past winners. This premiere showcases the highest caliber of gameplay ever assembled, as the "Old School" legends face off against the "New School" masters. (2020, CBS) 

1:40 pm 
Survivor: “The Great Lie” (Pearl Islands) 
The Death of Ethics. Johnny Fairplay orchestrates the "Dead Grandma" lie, a move so brazen it fundamentally changed the moral code of the game. This episode marks the moment Survivor stopped being a survival show and became a cutthroat psychological war. (2003, CBS) 

2:25 pm 
Survivor: “The Martyr Approach” (Tocantins) 
The Mythic Character. Coach Wade’s trip to Exile Island is less about strategy and more about performance art. Featuring a cane, a poem, and an eagle screech, this episode highlights the show’s ability to cast larger-than-life personalities who become legends. (2009, CBS) 

3:10 pm 
Survivor: You Call, We'll Haul (Cambodia) 
The Evolution of the Idol. In the "Second Chance" season, the game accelerated into "Voting Blocs." Kelley Wentworth’s record-breaking idol play (negating nine votes) proves that in the modern game, no one is ever truly safe. (2015, CBS) 

3:55 pm 
Survivor: "The Ex-Girlfriend at the Wedding" (Survivor 45) 
The Weaponized Showmance. Dee Valladares and Austin Li Coon navigate the complex intersection of romance and strategy. This episode is a modern masterclass in how to manage a "power couple" dynamic without losing sight of the million-dollar prize. (2023, CBS) 

5:00 pm 
Survivor: "Hide 'N Seek" (Survivor 46) 
The New Era Chaos. Q Burdette introduces a game of Hide-and-Seek that inexplicably becomes a litmus test for tribal loyalty. It perfectly encapsulates the "New Era"—fast-paced, personality-driven, and delightfully unpredictable. "Big Mistake. Cancel Christmas." (2024, CBS)