Contributor: Kristin Smith

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Kristin Smith joined the Plugged In team in 2017. Formerly a Spanish and English teacher, Kristin loves reading literature and eating authentic Mexican tacos. She and her husband, Eddy, love raising their children Judah and Selah. Kristin also has a deep affection for coffee, music, her dog (Cali) and cat (Aslan).

The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse

Each episode features an original tune and some valuable lessons of justice, honor, friendship and respect.

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Singer Billie Eilish dances and sings in a mall.

Therefore I Am

Billie Eilish’s latest schools those who are foolish enough to scold her over her appearance.

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Screenshot of the YouTube channel Hopscotch.

Hopscotch

This fun channel gives kids a chance to learn a variety of educational and scientific concepts through song.

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Vanessa Hudgens plays two princesses, pictured here with a little girl between them.

The Princess Switch: Switched Again

Characters look alike, they switch places, trouble ensues, things work out in the end. As predictable as Hallmark itself.

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Santiago of the Seas

These good pirates work together and always do what’s right.

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A young woman walks through a city.

You Broke Me First

Teen newcomer Tate McRae is trying to make good decisions in the wake of a romance gone bad on her first big hit.

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A smiling woman stands next to a grumpy-looking, dragon-like monster.

Emily and the Magical Journey

Emily and the Magical Journey is a fantastical children’s flick about the bravery and power of a young girl.

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Dash & Lily

Though charming in spots, this Netflix series dives into some really problematic waters–especially for a TV-PG show

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NCIS: Los Angeles

CBS rolls out another anagram-friendly crime procedural, this one starring Chris O’Donnell. What’s different about this show from the original NCIS? The location. The actors. And, um, that’s about it.

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We see a picture of a happy bride and groom on their wedding day.

Forever After All

Nothing lasts forever, right? Luke Combs spurns that mindset when it comes to his passionate commitment to loving his wife.

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Screen shot of smiling Jojo Siwa from her YouTube Channel

Jojo Siwa

Energetic videos from 17-year-old dancer/singer Jojo Siwa focus on music, merchandise, positivity, beauty and pranks.

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A couple who are falling in love walk smiling down wintery sidewalk.

Midnight at the Magnolia

Maggie Quinn and Jack Russo have been friends for as long as they can remember. Their fathers went into business together to open Chicago’s most famous jazz bar, The Magnolia, before Jack and Maggie were born. And over time, the two families became lik …

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Superstore

Walk into this Superstore, and you may walk out with something you neither wanted nor needed.

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The Good Doctor

It’s not just the doctor who’s good. The show’s pretty OK, too.

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The Conners

The Conners, like Roseanne, would’ve never gotten a green light back in TV’s Golden Age.

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