Update: Nick Jr. UK To Premiere Brand-New "PAW Patrol" And "Zack and Quack" Episodes On Friday 2nd May 2014

Update (1/5/2014): Nick Jr. UK and Ireland will be showing brand-new episodes of "PAW Patrol" on Friday 2nd May 2014 only. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Additionally, Nick Jr. UK has announced that, even though we love all the PAW Patrol heroes equally, there someone especially pup-ular with Nick Jr.'s fans - Marshall the fire fighting Dalmatian!

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's preschool channel, Nick Jr. UK and Ireland, has announced the PAW-tastic news in a series of Tweets (posts) on their official Twitter profile page, @NickJrUK, and in the "What's On" schedule section on their official website, nickjr.co.uk, that Nick Jr. UK and Ireland will be showing more brand-new episodes of Nickelodeon Preschools all-new CGI-animated preschool series "PAW Patrol" on Friday 2nd May 2014 at 4:00pm and 4:15pm (repeated at 5:00pm and 5:15pm on Nick Jr.+1)!

Additionally, Nick Jr. UK has also announced in a separate Tweet that they will be premiering more brand-new episodes of Nickelodeon's brand new CG-animated series "Zack and Quack" on Friday 2nd May 2014 at 4:45pm (repeated at 5:45pm on Nick Jr.+1)!:

Someone, or should we say a group of your toddlers favourite characters are back with BRAND NEW episodes this week! Can you guess the show? - Monday 28th April 2014

You guessed it! We've got brand new episodes of #PAWPatrol this week! Bet your little ones will be just as excited as we are! - Tuesday 29th April 2014

If new episodes of #PAWPatrol wasn't enough, we've also got NEW episodes of #ZackandQuack THIS Friday at 4:45pm! - 29/4/2014.

Below is a list of the all-new "PAW Patrol" episodes that Nick Junior UK will be premiering this week, with episode descriptions:

Friday 2nd May 2014 - Pups Save a Goodway: When Adventure Bay's famous statue ends up at the bottom of the Bay, Ryder and the Paw Patrol have to help Mayor Goodway and find a clever way to bring it back! [subtitles] & Pups Save a Tooth: Alex is afraid to go to the dentist, so Chase and the PAW Patrol work together to show Alex that fears can be overcome.

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Nickelodeon USA Marks Fourth Straight Month At Number One With Strong April 2014 Performance

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from TVByTheNumbers.com, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nick USA closed April 2014 as the top basic cable network in total day with Kids 2-11 (2.7/872K, up +4% versus a year ago) and total viewers (1.6M), securing its fourth straight monthly win driven by its hit animation and preschool roster!

Nickelodeon's portfolio of hit preschool series landed four of the top five spots with Kids 2-5 in April 2014: "PAW Patrol" was number-one with a 6.4/787K (+36%) with preschoolers; "Wallykazam!" followed with a 6.1/750K (+30%); "Bubble Guppies" averaged a 5.9/732K (+16%); and "Team Umizoomi" earned a 5.9/728K (+20%).

"SpongeBob SquarePants" ranked as the number-one animated series for the month with Kids 2-11 (4.5/1.4M, up +2% over last year) and total viewers (2.8M).

Nick at Nite was first with Women 18-49 among all basic cable nets in total day, averaging a 0.6/302K. Additionally, Nickelodeon's niche nets – Nicktoons and TeenNick – scored their best ever April performances with their core demos and posted double and triple-digit year over year gains for the month: Nicktoons averaged 193K total viewers (+36%) and posted a 0.5/71K with Kids 6-11 (+73%); TeenNick averaged a 0.5/72K with Teens 12-17 (+114%) and scored 225K total viewers (+94%).

For its final week in April 2014 (Monday 21st to Sunday 27th April 2014), Nick's "Sam & Cat" was the number-one live-action series with Kids 2-11 (4.2/1.3M, up +20%), Kids 6-11 (5.4/1.1M, up +35%) and total viewers (2.5M). In preschool, "Wallykazam!" was the top series with Kids 2-5, averaging a 7.4/911K (+51%). It was followed by "PAW Patrol", which averaged a 7.1/873K (+69%) with the demo.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICKELODEON MARKS FOURTH STRAIGHT MONTH AT NUMBER ONE WITH STRONG APRIL PERFORMANCE

Network Claims Four of the Top Five Preschool Series, led by PAW Patrol and Wallykazam!; SpongeBob SquarePants is Month's Top Animated Series with Kids

Nick at Nite Wins Month; Nicktoons and TeenNick Score Their Best Ever April Performances

NEW YORK – April 29, 2014 – Nickelodeon closed April as the top basic cable net in total day with Kids 2-11 (2.7/872K, up +4% versus a year ago) and total viewers (1.6M), securing its fourth straight monthly win driven by its hit animation and preschool roster.

Nickelodeon’s portfolio of hit preschool series landed four of the top five spots with Kids 2-5 this month: PAW Patrol was number-one with a 6.4/787K (+36%) with preschoolers; Wallykazam! followed with a 6.1/750K (+30%); Bubble Guppies averaged a 5.9/732K (+16%); and Team Umizoomi earned a 5.9/728K (+20%).

SpongeBob SquarePants ranked as the number-one animated series for the month with Kids 2-11 (4.5/1.4M, up +2% over last year) and total viewers (2.8M).

Nick at Nite was first with Women 18-49 among all basic cable nets in total day, averaging a 0.6/302K. Additionally, Nickelodeon’s niche nets – Nicktoons and TeenNick – scored their best ever April performances with their core demos and posted double and triple-digit year over year gains for the month: Nicktoons averaged 193K total viewers (+36%) and posted a 0.5/71K with Kids 6-11 (+73%); TeenNick averaged a 0.5/72K with Teens 12-17 (+114%) and scored 225K total viewers (+94%).

For its final week in April (4/21/14-4/27/14), Nick’s Sam & Cat was the number-one live-action series with Kids 2-11 (4.2/1.3M, up +20%), Kids 6-11 (5.4/1.1M, up +35%) and total viewers (2.5M). In preschool, Wallykazam! was the top series with Kids 2-5, averaging a 7.4/911K (+51%). It was followed by PAW Patrol, which averaged a 7.1/873K (+69%) with the demo.

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

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Nickelodeon's The Fresh Beat Band Sets Summer 2014 Concert Tour

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from Business Wire, the exciting Nickelodeon Preschool News that The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's hit preschool music group and stars of the hit Emmy Award-winning TV series of the same name, are giving kids and families the chance to see them live this summer as they hit the road again!

Nickelodeon's The Fresh Beat Band. Photo Credit: Nickelodeon

The wildly popular "The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour" resumes Friday 1st August 2014 in Costa Mesa, California, at the 2014 OC Fair. Over the past two years, more than 600,000 fans have seen the show, making it one of the most successful family music tours in recent years. Pre-sale tickets along with Fresh Beat Band VIP packages with meet and greets will be available at www.freshbeatbandlive.com and www.ticketmaster.com beginning Tuesday 29th April 2014. Citi card members through Citi's Private Pass Program at www.CitiPrivatePass.com will also have access to pre-sale tickets beginning April 29. General on-sale will begin Friday 2nd May 2014.

"The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert" Tour Presented By Nickelodeon features Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Marina (Tara Perry), Twist (Jon Beavers) and Shout (Thomas Hobson) performing hits from seasons one, two and three of the Nickelodeon live-action TV series. Songs performed will include "Here We Go", "A Friend Like You", "Bananas" and "Just Like A Rockstar", among others. "The Fresh Beat Band" soundtracks – "The Fresh Beat Band: Music From The Hit TV Show" and "The Fresh Beat Band: More Music From The Hit TV Show Vol 2.0" – are currently available on iTunes and in stores everywhere.

For more information, visit the tour website at http://www.freshbeatbandlive.com and for Fresh Beat activities and fun go to http://www.nickjr.com/the-fresh-beat-band/.

In each episode of "The Fresh Beat Band" preschoolers sing and dance along as they help The Fresh Beat Band solve everyday challenges. Preschoolers learn the fundamentals of music such as melody, rhythm, tempo and performance styles and the importance of friendship, working together, and respecting each other's differences. Ne-Yo, Justin Bieber, Jason Mraz, Wayne Brady and Sarah Chalke have all hung out with the Fresh Beats and the group is beloved by many celebrity parents.

Additionally, Nickelodeon recently announced "Fresh Beat Band of Spies", a brand-new animated preschool series based on the hit live-action show, "The Fresh Beat Band". In the new series, the four bandmates are also a group of undercover spies. The pop band uses their individual talents and the coolest transforming spy gadgets to outwit a goofy cast of bad guys and solve an endless series of wild and wacky mysteries. The series, which teaches problem-solving to preschoolers, is created by Nadine van der Velde and Scott Kraft, the creative team behind "The Fresh Beat Band". "Fresh Beat Band of Spies" is currently in production and will premiere on Nickelodeon in 2015.

2014 "The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert" Summer Tour Dates:

Friday 1st August 2014 - Costa Mesa, CA - OC Fair
Friday 22nd August 2014 - St. Augustine, FL - St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Saturday 23rd August 2014 - Charlotte, NC - Carowinds
Sunday 24th August 2014 - Raleigh, NC - Red Hat Amphitheater
Wednesday 27th August 2014 - Darien Lake, NY- Darien Lake Amusement Park PAC
Thursday 28th August 2014 - Boston, MA - Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
Friday 29th August 2014 Newark, NJ - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (2 shows)
Saturday 30th August 2014 Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap
Sunday 31st August 2014 Allentown, PA - Great Allentown Fair

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon's The Fresh Beat Band Sets Summer Concert Tour

The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Presented By Nickelodeon Kicks off Aug. 1 in Costa Mesa, Calif., for Nine City National Tour

April 29, 2014 10:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon’s preschool music group and stars of the hit Emmy Award-winning TV series of the same name, are giving kids and families the chance to see them live this summer as they hit the road again. The wildly popular The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour resumes Aug. 1 in Costa Mesa, Calif., at the OC Fair. Over the past two years, more than 600,000 fans have seen the show, making it one of the most successful family music tours in recent years. Pre-sale tickets along with Fresh Beat Band VIP packages with meet and greets will be available at www.freshbeatbandlive.com and www.ticketmaster.com beginning Tuesday, April 29. Citi® card members through Citi’s Private Pass Program at www.CitiPrivatePass.com will also have access to pre-sale tickets beginning April 29. General on-sale will begin May 2.

"The Fresh Beats have had one of the most popular, in-demand tours for kids and families, so we're bringing the band back out on the road for this special summer tour," said Doug Cohn, SVP, Music, Nickelodeon. "Kids will have another chance to see their favorite rock stars hit the stage for 90 minutes of high-energy, singing, dancing and fun surprises."

The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour Presented By Nickelodeon features Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Marina (Tara Perry), Twist (Jon Beavers) and Shout (Thomas Hobson) performing hits from seasons one, two and three of the Nickelodeon live-action TV series. Songs performed will include “Here We Go,” “A Friend Like You,” “Bananas” and “Just Like A Rockstar,” among others. The Fresh Beat Band soundtracks – The Fresh Beat Band: Music From The Hit TV Show and The Fresh Beat Band: More Music From The Hit TV Show Vol 2.0 – are currently available on iTunes and in stores everywhere.

For more information, visit the tour website at http://www.freshbeatbandlive.com and for Fresh Beat activities and fun go to http://www.nickjr.com/the-fresh-beat-band/.

In each episode of The Fresh Beat Band preschoolers sing and dance along as they help The Fresh Beat Band solve everyday challenges. Preschoolers learn the fundamentals of music such as melody, rhythm, tempo and performance styles and the importance of friendship, working together, and respecting each other’s differences. Ne-Yo, Justin Bieber, Jason Mraz, Wayne Brady and Sarah Chalke have all hung out with the Fresh Beats and the group is beloved by many celebrity parents.

Additionally, Nickelodeon recently announced Fresh Beat Band of Spies, a brand-new animated preschool series based on the hit live-action show, The Fresh Beat Band. In the new series, the four bandmates are also a group of undercover spies. The pop band uses their individual talents and the coolest transforming spy gadgets to outwit a goofy cast of bad guys and solve an endless series of wild and wacky mysteries. The series, which teaches problem-solving to preschoolers, is created by Nadine van der Velde and Scott Kraft, the creative team behind The Fresh Beat Band. Fresh Beat Band of Spies is currently in production and will premiere on Nickelodeon in 2015.

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

2014 The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Summer Tour Dates:

August 1 - Costa Mesa, CA - OC Fair
August 22 - St. Augustine, FL - St. Augustine Amphitheatre
August 23 - Charlotte, NC - Carowinds
August 24 - Raleigh, NC - Red Hat Amphitheater
August 27 - Darien Lake, NY - Darien Lake Amusement Park PAC
August 28 - Boston, MA - Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
August 29 - Newark, NJ - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (2 shows)
August 30 - Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap
August 31 - Allentown, PA - Great Allentown Fair

Contacts

Media:

Tellem Grody PR
John Tellem, 310-313-3444
[...]

or

Nickelodeon Publicity
Heather Brown, 212-846-6240
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Nick Jr. USA Orders Second Season Of "Julius Jr."; To Debut New Season One Episodes In May 2014

Saban Brands has today, Monday 28th April 2014, announced in the following press release, from Business Wire, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon USA's popular preschool channel, Nick Jr. USA, has picked up Saban Brands' animated preschool series "Julius Jr." for a second season!

(Download image - Julius Jr. Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130204/NY53555LOGO )
The television series, which is inspired by the creative spirit and lovable characters of Paul Frank, first debuted in the U.S. on Nick Jr. USA in September 2013 and continues to show strong ratings growth with key demographics in its timeslot.

Additionally, Saban Brands has also announced in the same press release, below, that throughout the month of May 2014, Nick Jr. USA will premiere brand-new episodes of "Julius Jr." beginning Saturday 3rd May 2014 at 1:00pm (ET/PT). "Julius Jr." regularly airs weekdays at 5:00pm and Sundays at 10:00am (ET/PT) on Nick Jr. USA.

"Julius Jr." season one recently debuted on Nick Jr. Australia & New Zealand.

In the upcoming season, Julius Jr. and his best pals will enter all-new worlds, including a splash-tastic water park. The gang gets a resident pet when their furry little friend Chachi, an adorable Chihuahua and a Paul Frank favorite, moves in to the Playhouse. Season two will also delight with even more original music, spanning many genres from pop to reggae and dance. In addition, the new season will also include a holiday special where Julius Jr. and his friends visit many worlds through the Hall of Doors to see how each place celebrates the holidays.

The show's themes will be brought to life beyond the screen through a brand-new toy line with Fisher-Price Inc., global master toy licensee for the brand. The line will include playsets like the Julius Jr. Rock 'n Playhouse Box, plush assortments and role-play items such as the Box Top Guitar. The toys begin to hit Toys "R" Us shelves starting mid-June 2014 with the full rollout at key retailers to follow in Fall 2014.

For more information, please visit www.nickjr.com/julius-jr and be sure to follow the series on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.

Original Saban Brands Press Release:

Julius Jr. Renewed for Second Season by Nick Jr.

Brand-New Season One Episodes of the Animated Preschool Series to Debut in May

April 28, 2014 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saban Brands today announced that its animated preschool series Julius Jr. has been picked up by Nick Jr. for a second season in the United States. The television series, which is inspired by the creative spirit and lovable characters of Paul Frank, first debuted in the U.S. on the popular children's network in September 2013 and continues to show strong ratings growth with key demographics in its timeslot. Throughout the month of May, Nick Jr. will premiere brand-new episodes of Julius Jr. beginning Saturday, May 3, at 1 p.m. (ET/PT). Julius Jr. regularly airs weekdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nick Jr.

"Since the show's premiere last September, the characters and adventures of Julius Jr. have captured the hearts of kids and families across the country and the series has become a top-rated show on Sunday mornings," said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. "The second season will introduce exciting new worlds and lovable new characters. Julius Jr. is all about creativity, invention and imaginative play, and with Nick Jr. in the United States we are entertaining and inspiring kids every day."

In the upcoming season, Julius Jr. and his best pals will enter all-new worlds, including a splash-tastic water park. The gang gets a resident pet when their furry little friend Chachi, an adorable Chihuahua and a Paul Frank favorite, moves in to the Playhouse. Season two will also delight with even more original music, spanning many genres from pop to reggae and dance. In addition, the new season will also include a holiday special where Julius Jr. and his friends visit many worlds through the Hall of Doors to see how each place celebrates the holidays.

Additionally, the show's themes will be brought to life beyond the screen through a new toy line with Fisher-Price Inc., global master toy licensee for the brand. The line will include playsets like the Julius Jr. Rock 'n Playhouse Box, plush assortments and role-play items such as the Box Top Guitar. The toys begin to hit Toys "R" Us shelves starting mid-June with the full rollout at key retailers to follow in fall 2014.

For more information, please visit www.nickjr.com/julius-jr and be sure to follow the series on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.

About Julius Jr.

Julius Jr. is an animated preschool series based on the Paul Frank family of characters. Julius Jr. is a funky monkey with a penchant for invention. Together with his best pals, Worry Bear, Sheree, Clancy and Ping, they build a playhouse out of a simple cardboard box. But when they walk inside, to their surprise and delight, they discover that ordinary objects magically come to life and amazing adventures are just a door away. Julius Jr. proves every day that the best inventions are the ones that help your friends. A property of Saban Brands, Julius Jr. airs on Nick Jr. weekdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. (ET/PT). Visit www.juliusjr.com for more information.

About Saban Brands

Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) was established to acquire and develop a world-class portfolio of properties and capitalize on the company's experience, track record and capabilities in growing and monetizing consumer brands through content, media and marketing. SB applies a global omni-channel management approach to enhancing and extending its brands in markets worldwide and to consumers of all ages. The company provides full-service management, marketing, promotion and strategic business development for its intellectual properties including comprehensive strategies unique to each brand, trademark and copyright management and enforcement, creative design, retail development, direct-to-consumer initiatives and specialized property extensions. SB is led by a superior management team with decades of experience in media, content creation, branding, licensing, marketing, digital and finance. SB's portfolio of properties currently includes Power Rangers, Paul Frank, Digimon Fusion, Julius Jr., Popples, Vortexx, Zui.com and The Playforge. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.

About Nick Jr.

Nick Jr., the 24-hour network from Nickelodeon dedicated to preschoolers and moms, currently reaches almost 75 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite TV. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nick Jr. and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

Contacts
Saban Brands
Kelsey Lynch, 310-203-5875
[...]
or
Nick Jr.
Heather Brown, 212-846-6240
[...]

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Nickelodeon USA Celebrates Mother's Day with a Special Episode of "Instant Mom" Featuring Iconic TV Moms Marion Ross, Florence Henderson, Meredith Baxter and Jackée Harry, Thursday, May 8 at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from Business Wire, the exciting Nickelodeon News that to celebrate Mother's Day, Nickelodeon pays tribute to Moms with the coming together of four classic TV mothers – Marion Ross from "Happy Days", Florence Henderson from "The Brady Bunch", Meredith Baxter-Birney from "Family Ties", Jackée Harry from "Sister, Sister" – and one classic TV daughter, Tempestt Bledsoe from "The Cosby Show", who will join star Tia Mowry-Hardrict in an unforgettable episode of Nick at Nite's award-winning hit family comedy series "Instant Mom", premiering Thursday 8th May 2014 at 8:00pm (ET/PT)!

L-R: Marion Ross, Meredith Baxter, Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Florence Henderson, Jackee, Tempestt Bledsoe (Photo: Business Wire)

In the brand-new "Instant Mom" Mother's Day special episode "Not Your Mother's Day", Stephanie Phillips (Mowry-Hardrict) is excited for her first Mother's Day, but is disappointed when she learns the family intends to celebrate her on Stepmother's Day instead. Stephanie takes her own mother, Maggie Turner (Sheryl Lee Ralph) for a last-minute spa trip to celebrate the holiday and gets some unexpected "mom" advice from a few experts who attempt to cheer her up. All four iconic TV moms chime in about their own experience being a mother, giving a hysterical nod reflecting their classic characters.

Photo from Entertainment Weekly's Inside TV

The all-new "Instant Mom" Mother's Day special will reunite star Tia Mowry-Hardrict will her former "Sister Sister" star Jackée Harry, who played Tia's Stepmother Lisa Landry in the Classic Nickelodeon UK comedy series.

"Not Your Mother's Day" also guest stars Marion Ross who played Marion Cunningham on "Happy Days", Florence Henderson who portrayed Carol Brady on "The Brady Bunch", Meredith Baxter who played Elyse Keaton on "Family Ties", and Tempestt Bledsoe who portrayed the tole of Vanessa Huxtable on "The Cosby Show".

Recently picked up for a second season, "Instant Mom" follows Stephanie (Mowry-Hardrict), a party girl who marries Charlie (Michael Boatman, "Spin City") and struggles to maintain some sense of her fun-loving, slightly irresponsible life while managing being a full-time stepmom. Sheryl Lee Ralph ("Moesha") stars as Stephanie's overbearing mother Maggie, who is never shy about making known her point of view on parenting or pointing out its superiority to her daughter's approach.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon Celebrates Mother's Day with a Special Episode of Instant Mom Featuring Iconic TV Moms Marion Ross, Florence Henderson, Meredith Baxter and Jackée, Thursday, May 8 at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)

April 28, 2014 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This Mother's Day, Nickelodeon pays tribute to moms with the coming together of four classic TV mothers – Happy Days' Marion Ross, The Brady Bunch's Florence Henderson, Family Ties' Meredith Baxter, Sister, Sister's Jackée – and one classic TV daughter, The Cosby Show's Tempestt Bledsoe who will join star Tia Mowry-Hardrict in an unforgettable episode of Nick at Nite's Instant Mom, premiering Thursday, May 8 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).

In Instant Mom's “Not Your Mother's Day,” Stephanie (Mowry-Hardrict) is excited for her first Mother's Day, but is disappointed when she learns the family intends to celebrate her on Stepmother's Day instead. Stephanie takes her own mother, Maggie (Sheryl Lee Ralph) for a last-minute spa trip to celebrate the holiday and gets some unexpected “mom” advice from a few experts who attempt to cheer her up. All four iconic TV moms chime in about their own experience being a mother, giving a hysterical nod reflecting their classic characters.

Recently picked up for a second season, Instant Mom follows Stephanie (Mowry-Hardrict), a party girl who marries Charlie (Michael Boatman, Spin City) and struggles to maintain some sense of her fun-loving, slightly irresponsible life while managing being a full-time stepmom. Sheryl Lee Ralph (Moesha) stars as Stephanie's overbearing mother Maggie, who is never shy about making known her point of view on parenting or pointing out its superiority to her daughter's approach.

Nick at Nite is Nickelodeon's nighttime programming block that features popular hit family comedies including the Emmy Award-winning series Friends, My Wife & Kids, George Lopez, The Nanny, Yes, Dear, See Dad Run and most recently, Instant Mom.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

Contacts
Nickelodeon
George Cabico, 310-752-8644
[...]
or
Jessica Wilson, 310-752-8213
[...]

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