Disney Channel Announces May 2016 Programming Highlights

By: Apr. 29, 2016
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Disney Channel announces its May 2016 Programming Highlights All programming subject to change

Sunday, May 01
"Disney Channel Presents the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards"
(7:00-9:00 P.M. EDT)
The 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA), music's biggest event for families, will feature performances combining music's biggest with tomorrow's rising stars. The special telecast, "Disney Channel Presents the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards" will include performances by Ariana Grande, DNCE, Flo Rida, Hailee Steinfeld, Zara Larsson, Daya, Kelsea Ballerini, Sabrina Carpenter, Laura Marano, Sofia Carson and Jordan Smith. Highlights will also be available on Radio Disney, the Radio Disney App, WATCH Disney Channel and RadioDisney.com.
TV-PG

Friday, May 06
Episode Premiere
Backstage "Dig Deeper"
(9:00 - 9:30 P.M. EDT)
Alya's new musical partnership doesn't go as hoped. Singer Scarlet struggles with a movement for a non-movers class. Vanessa is hurt when Carly forgets their friendiversary.
TV-G

Sunday, May 08
Original Series - Episode Premiere
K.C. Undercover "The Truth Hurts"
(8:00 - 8:30 P.M. EDT)
Ernie tries to impress The Organization with his Science skills and develops a truth serum. Things get out of hand when K.C. accidentally drinks it and has to complete an interview to help Marisa get a job.
TV-Y7 FV

Sunday, May 08
Original Series - Episode Premiere
Best Friends Whenever "Fight the Future - Part 1"
(8:30 - 9:00 P.M. EDT)
When the girls discover their future-selves have asked to lose their time travel abilities, they leap to the future and see that evil Janet Smythe is somehow involved. Meanwhile, Barry learns Marci is planning to break up with him.
Guest starring Nora Dunn ("Saturday Night Live") as Janet Smythe and Madison Hu ("Bizaardvark") as Marci.
TV-G

Sunday, May 08
Original Series - Episode Premiere (Part of 'I Heart Dove Day')
Liv and Maddie "Choose-A-Rooney"
(9:00 - 9:30 P.M. EDT)
With Diggie's return, Maddie is torn between him and Josh. Meanwhile, Liv is asked to plan a wedding in under a week when Gemma and Johnny Nimbus decide to get married.
TV-G

Friday, May 13
Original Series - Episode Premiere
BUNK'D "Live from Camp Kikiwaka"
(8:00 - 8:30 P.M. EDT)
When Gladys announces that Camp Kikiwaka may close, Emma, Xander and Lou host a live stream to try and save the camp.
TV-G

Friday, May 13
Original Series - Episode Premiere
Stuck in the Middle "Stuck in Harley's Comet"
(8:30 - 9:00 P.M. EDT)
Harley decides to host an outside slumber party to watch a passing comet with her friends.
TV-G
Friday, May 13
Episode Premiere
Backstage "In Their Shoes"
(9:00 - 9:30 P.M. EDT)
Carly and Vanessa compete against each other in mid-term ballet auditions. Miles' new lease on life has Jax concerned for his friend's health. Scarlet's intrigue with Julie grows.
TV-G

Sunday, May 15
Original Series - Episode Premiere
K.C. Undercover "Down in the Dumps"
(8:00 - 8:30 P.M. EDT)
To boost Ernie's self-confidence, K.C. and Craig tell him that he's in charge of their next mission, but secretly K.C. is really running point.
TV-Y7 FV

Sunday, May 15
Original Series - Episode Premiere
Best Friends Whenever "Fight the Future - Part 2"
(8:30 - 9:00 P.M. EDT)
When Janet unexpectedly invites herself over to Shelby's for dinner, the girls use the opportunity to find out what she knows about time travel.
Guest starring Nora Dunn ("Saturday Night Live") as Janet Smythe and Madison Hu ("Bizaardvark") as Marci.
TV-G

Friday, May 20
Original Series - Episode Premiere
BUNK'D "Xander Says Goodbye" (Season Finale)
(9:00 - 9:30 P.M. EDT)
Emma and Xander are forced to make some tough decisions when his dad wants him to leave camp for football training. Meanwhile, Emma, Ravi and Lou put him through some drills.
TV-G
Friday, May 20
Original Series - Episode Premiere
Stuck in the Middle "Stuck with Mom's New Friend"
(8:30 - 9:00 P.M. EDT)
When Dad goes out of town, Harley must find her mom a new friend after she becomes overly clingy.
TV-G

Friday, May 20
Episode Premiere
Backstage "On Deck"
(9:00 - 9:30 P.M. EDT)
Bianca is determined to impress her casting agent mother, while Jax challenges Kit to a DJ battle. Denzel's costume designs for the mid-term ballet are put to the test.
TV-G

Sunday, May 22
Original Series - Episode Premiere
K.C. Undercover "Dance Like No One's Watching"
(8:00 - 8:30 P.M. EDT)
When K.C. goes undercover in a retirement home as wise-cracking senior citizen Bernie, her disguise unexpectedly wins the affection of feisty senior, Irma.
Guest starring Florence Henderson ("The Brady Bunch") as Irma.
TV-Y7 FV

Sunday, May 22
Original Series - Episode Premiere
Best Friends Whenever "Fight the Future - Part 3"
(8:30 - 9:00 P.M. EDT)
While Janet tries to uncover the secret behind time travel, the girls decide they need to take her down once and for all!
Guest starring Nora Dunn ("Saturday Night Live") as Janet Smythe and Madison Hu ("Bizaardvark") as Marci.
TV-G

Sunday, May 22
Original Series - Episode Premiere
Liv and Maddie "Friend-A-Rooney"
(9:00 - 9:30 P.M. EDT)
Liv is not too happy when Joey lands a part on "Voltage." Meanwhile, when Karen finds out that Andie's dad, Mr. Bustamante, disapproves of Dump Truck, they team up to change his mind.
Guest starring Erik Estrada as Mr. Bustamante.
TV-G



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