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History

As research for a school project, Watt talks to Laney, a 300-year-old road in City Island.

History City Island

Premiered January 23, 2023
History

As research for a class history project, Watt talks to a 300-year-old road named Laney, who tells him all about the development of City Island.

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Program Specials & Extras

Watt's friend Lacey helps change the rules of ballet class so everyone can dance together.
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Dancing Rules

In a glitzy rock anthem, Watt, Windy, and Frank use voting to make a series of choices.
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City Island Sings!: Let's Vote

Detritus belts a crooner ballad dedicated to some of City Island’s messiest jobs.
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City Island Sings!: Messy Jobs

About the Program

City Island

City Island features a civics curriculum, highlighting topics like cooperation, conflict resolution, and city planning, helping to foster young viewers’ understanding of how cities and communities work.

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