By Andie Hagemann
From an aspiring restaurateur to football superstars (and everything in between), there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy this weekend. On Saturday, watch the network debut of an episode of Monsters at Work on Disney Channel, followed on the same network by a new episode of Hamster & Gretel, and then a presentation of Hidden Figures on FXM. Spend your Sunday with a viewing of The Princess and the Frog on Freeform, and the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games simulcast across ABC, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, and DisneyXD.
Monsters at Work—Saturday, February 4, at 8 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel
Episode 9 makes its network debut… and things are a bit hairy! After abandoning his dream of becoming a Jokester, Tylor (voiced by Ben Feldman) sets his sights on becoming the perfect MIFTer. However, when he loses the sacred hair of David (voiced by Carlos Alazraqui), a former employee, Tylor must get it back before the MIFT team finds out. The voice cast also includes Disney Legends Billy Crystal and John Goodman, Mindy Kaling, Henry Winkler, Lucas Neff, Alanna Ubach, Stephen Stanton, Bonnie Hunt, and Jennifer Tilly.
Hamster & Gretel—Saturday, February 4, at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel
This all-new episode is chock-full of hilarious hijinks. In the first story, Hamster (voiced by Beck Bennett) gets amnesia after a supervillain fight. Then, Gretel (voiced by Meli Povenmire) and Nordle (voiced by Pamela Adlon) encounter a strange and powerful scone. Will they “overcrumb” their fierce opponent?
Hidden Figures—Saturday, February 4, at 7:35 p.m. ET/PT on FXM
Three brilliant Black women at NASA—Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer), and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae)—serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) into orbit. Directed by Theodore Melfi, the inspiring previously untold true story chronicles how the trio crossed all gender and races barriers to inspire generations to chase their dreams—no matter how big. The all-star cast also features Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons, Mahershala Ali, and Aldis Hodge. The film is also available to stream on Disney+.
The Princess and the Frog—Sunday, February 5, at 2:40 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform
Tiana (voiced by Disney Legend Anika Noni Rose) dreams of one day opening the finest restaurant in New Orleans. Hard-working and ambitious, she’s willing to do whatever it takes to make her dream come true—and she’s “Almost There.” However, her plan takes a slight detour when she meets Prince Naveen (voiced by Bruno Campos), who has been turned into a frog by evil Dr. Facilier (voiced by Keith David). Mistaking her for a princess and hoping to break the spell, Naveen kisses Tiana—thereby turning her into a frog as well. The unlikely pair team up for a wild adventure through the bayou to enlist the help of Mama Odie (voiced by Jenifer Lewis), a powerful voodoo priestess. The beloved award-winning film also features the voices of Disney Legends Oprah Winfrey and John Goodman, Jim Cummings, Michael-Leon Wooley, Jennifer Cody, and Terrence Howard.
2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games—Sunday, February 5, from 3-6 p.m. ET/12-3 p.m. PT on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, and Disney XD
NFL superstars are descending upon Las Vegas for the reimagined all-star event. Players will be split into teams by conference—American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC)—and will square off against each other in eight skills competitions held at Allegiant Stadium. Peyton Manning will lead the AFC team as head coach while his brother Eli Manning will helm the NFC team. The competitions include Best Catch, Gridiron Gauntlet, Kick Tac Toe, and Move the Chains, to name a few. Don’t miss appearances by NFL legends and celebrities throughout the event!