Vampirina - Bora the Banshee (S3E31)

A top music critic for The Rollling Bones visits the B&B to meet The Ghoul Girls!

Runtime (min)	24
Air Date	2020-10-25
Genres	Animation, Kids, Comedy
TV Rating	TV-Y

Where to Watch

Streaming Disney+ (hd)

Storyline

In this exciting episode of Vampirina, a highly esteemed music critic from The Rolling Bones visits the B&B to meet The Ghoul Girls. With the pressure on, Vampirina and her friends want to impress him with their music, but nerves get the best of them. As they prepare for the big day, unexpected challenges arise that test their friendship and creativity.

Meanwhile, Bora the Banshee, a new character, adds a twist to the story by using her unique powers to create an otherworldly atmosphere. The Ghoul Girls must learn to embrace their true selves and work together to deliver a performance that showcases their talents. This episode is filled with music, humor, and valuable lessons about self-acceptance and teamwork.

What Parents Say

This episode of Vampirina, 'Bora the Banshee,' is a delightful exploration of friendship and creativity under pressure. The arrival of a music critic creates excitement and anxiety for The Ghoul Girls, teaching children about the importance of teamwork and supporting one another during stressful situations. The blend of music and supernatural elements keeps the storyline engaging and fun.

Parents will appreciate the positive messages about self-acceptance and perseverance that are woven throughout the episode. The characters face challenges but ultimately find strength in their individuality and friendship. The inclusion of a new character, Bora, adds a fresh dynamic and encourages kids to embrace their unique qualities.

What Children Can Learn

In 'Bora the Banshee,' kids learn about the value of teamwork as The Ghoul Girls come together to prepare for their big performance. This episode highlights how working collaboratively can help overcome obstacles and build confidence. Children will see how each character’s unique talents contribute to the group’s success.

Additionally, the episode teaches kids about facing fears and embracing who they are. As the characters navigate their nerves, viewers learn that it's okay to feel anxious sometimes and that true friends support one another. Bora’s unique abilities also introduce themes of acceptance and celebrating differences, reinforcing the idea that everyone has something special to offer.

Five Most Asked Questions

Here are the top five questions parents might have about the episode 'Bora the Banshee' from Vampirina.

Question	Answer
What is the main theme of this episode?	The main theme of 'Bora the Banshee' revolves around teamwork and self-acceptance. As The Ghoul Girls prepare for their performance in front of a music critic, they face challenges that test their friendship. The episode emphasizes how working together and supporting each other can help overcome obstacles and build confidence, making it a valuable lesson for young viewers.
Who is Bora the Banshee and what role does she play?	Bora the Banshee is a new character introduced in this episode. She possesses unique powers that create an otherworldly atmosphere, adding an exciting twist to the storyline. Bora’s character embodies themes of individuality and embracing one’s differences, encouraging kids to appreciate what makes them special while contributing to the group's dynamic.
How do The Ghoul Girls prepare for their performance?	The Ghoul Girls go through a series of rehearsals leading up to their big performance for the music critic. They face nerves and self-doubt, which adds tension to their preparations. Throughout the episode, they learn to rely on each other’s strengths, collaborate effectively, and find ways to boost one another’s confidence, showcasing the importance of teamwork.
What lessons can children learn from the challenges the characters face?	Children can learn valuable lessons about handling anxiety and embracing their true selves from the challenges faced by The Ghoul Girls. The episode illustrates that it's normal to feel nervous about performing or trying something new, but with the support of friends, they can overcome these feelings. The importance of self-acceptance and celebrating individuality is also a key takeaway.
Is there any musical content in this episode?	Yes, music plays a central role in 'Bora the Banshee.' The episode features original songs performed by The Ghoul Girls, showcasing their talents and enthusiasm. The musical elements not only enhance the entertainment value but also serve as a backdrop for the storyline, making it engaging and enjoyable for children who love music.

Cast

Isabella Crovetti

Vampirina (voice)

James Van Der Beek

Boris Hauntley (voice)

Lauren Graham

Oxana Hauntley (voice)

Mitchell Whitfield

Demi (voice)

Jordan Alexa Davis

Poppy (voice)

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ViviAnn Yee

Bridget (voice)

Dee Bradley Baker

Mr. Gore / Wolfie (voice)

Benji Risley

Edgar (voice)

Writing

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Directing

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Season

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
1	1	Going Batty Vampirina, also known as Vee, is very anxious about being able to make new friends after she and her family relocate from Transylvania to a new home in Pennsylvania, as she adjust to being the new kid in town, and adapting to the human world.
1	2	Scare B&B The B&B is open, but double booked with humans and vampires, causing problems.
1	3	The Sleepover Vee invites friends Poppy and Bridget for a sleepover, then realizes it's a full moon.
1	4	Portrait of a Vampire Vee becomes a bat while having her photo taken.
1	5	Vee's Surprise Party Vee invites her class over for a party full of spooky surprises.
1	6	Vee Goes Viral While trying to learn a new dance, Vee unknowingly teaches her friends a dance that gets the attention of a competitive ghoul, Dragos the Dancer.
1	7	The Plant Predicament Edna enters a Green Thumb Contest and accidentally plants some of Oxana’s magical Transylvanian seeds.
1	8	Mummy Mayhem When Vee goes on a field trip to the Natural History Museum, she runs into an old family friend, King Pepi.
1	9	Little Terror Vee and her friends volunteer to babysit for her baby cousin.
1	10	Super Natural When a family of ghost hunters comes to stay at the Scare B&B, Vee and her family spend the day trying to prove that their house is not haunted.
1	11	Vamping Trip Vee and her family go on a camping trip
1	12	The Monster Snore A monster gets lost on his way to the Scare B&B and ends up at the wrong house.
1	13	Bone Appetit Demi brings the infamous Chef Remy Bones to the Scare B&B to help with the meal preparations.
1	14	Woodchuck Woodsies Vee joins Poppy and Bridget at a Woodchuck Wooodsie event.
1	15	Hide & Shriek Vee invites her friends over for a game of "hide and shriek".
1	16	The Little Witch The most famous witches in all of Transylvania come to stay at the Scare B&B with their adorable daughter, Phoebe.
1	17	Vampire Weekend During a full moon, Vee and Poppy magically switch places and Vee transforms into a human and Poppy into a vampire.
1	18	The Bird Who Knew Too Much When Vee and Poppy’s class pet comes to stay at the Scare B&B, they have to stop the bird from revealing too much about the haunted house to Poppy’s brother, Edgar.
1	19	The Ghoul Girls Vampirina’s favorite band, The Scream Girls, comes to stay at the Scare B&B and help Vee and her friends overcome their stage fright.
1	20	Game Night Vee invites her friends over for family game night and teaches them some of her favorite Transylvania games.
1	21	Oldie but a Ghouldie Gregoria worries she'll be thrown away when the family does some spring cleaning.
1	22	Beast in Show Vampirina takes Wolfie to a dog show.
1	23	Critters! Wolfie Shrinks, So, Vee and Gregoria get a Critternarian for help.
1	24	Cuddle Monster A Monster named Buttons stays at the Scare B&B.
1	25	Batty Fever When Vee and the rest of the family catch Batty Fever, Demi and Gregoria must work together to brew a potion to cure them.
1	26	Poetry Day Vee helps Bridget practice for Poetry Day.
1	27	Nanpire the Great Vee’s grandmother, Nanpire, visits from Transylvania and helps her cook a traditional vampire dish for the class potluck.
1	28	Two Heads Are Better Than One The Scare B&B gets a two-headed guest just in time for the Friendship Festival.
1	29	Vee Is for Valentine Vee tries to celebrate Valentine's Day and Ghoulentine's Day but mixes up her cards.
1	30	Scarestitute Teacher Oxana steps in when Mr. Gore needs a substitute teacher.
1	31	Look Who's Scared Now! Vee and her family get scared during the town's anniversary celebrations.
1	32	Dust Bunnies It is time to give the house its one-hundred year clean. While her parents leave to buy some cleaning accessories, Vee and her friends are left to clean the house. Demi tries to use magic to clean the house faster, but instead conjures up Dust Bunnies who begin to wreak havoc.
1	33	Vampirina Ballerina Vee gets stage fright during a ballet performance.
1	34	Treasure Haunters Vampirina and her friends help a ghost pirate search for treasure so that he can be freed from a haunted map.
1	35	Mummy's Day Oxana becomes another guest in her own Terror Pension to celebrate Mummy's Day.
1	36	Dance-lvania Vampi gives a dance at the Terror Pension to celebrate Danzilvania Day.
1	37	Acrobat Boris Boris receives an invitation to meet with the Murciacróbatas, a group of aerial acrobatics.
1	38	The Lemonade Stand With a little help from Chef Remy, Vee and Poppy run an irresistible lemonade stand.
1	39	Hiccupire When Vampi gets a vampire hiccup attack, Poppy and Bridget have a hard time figuring out how to take it away from a scare.
1	40	Uncle Bigfoot The roommate at Boris University, Bigfoot, is staying at the Terror Pension.
1	41	Fangless When the milk fangs fall, Vampirina is afraid of not growing back.
1	42	Transylvanian Tea When Vampinana teaches Vampirina the family tradition of organizing tea snacks, Vampi tries to make her first snack perfect.
1	43	Home Scream Home Vampi and her friends go to Transylvania to participate in the Zombix Factor talent contest!
1	44	Countess Vee Vampirina learns that she has been named heir to Uncle Dieter's castle, what makes her a Countess!
1	45	Frights, Camera, Action! Vampi, Poppy and Bridget help Edgar make a monster movie for the school film festival.
1	46	Hauntleyween Vampirina and her family invite their Transylvanian friends to celebrate Halloween in Pennsylvania.
1	47	Frankenflower Vee comes up with an invention to bring a flower back to life for her school's inventor fair.
1	48	Nanpire and Grandpop the Greats Nanpire and Grandpop the Great visit to celebrate the Blood Moon Festival.
1	49	There's Snow Place Like Home When Vee doesn't get the snow day she was hoping for, Demi casts a spell to help.

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
2	1	Vampire for President Vampirina decides to run for class president.
2	2	Where's Wolfie? Poppy wants a pet bunny, but first she has to show her mom she is ready to have a pet by looking after Wolfie.
2	3	The Woodsie Way Vee and her friends go on their first hiking trip with the Woodchuck Woodsies.
2	4	TNN One of Vee's oldest friends from Transylvania, Frankie Bolt, comes to visit her in Pennsylvania.
2	5	Franken-Wedding Frankenstein and the Bride of Frankenstein hold their wedding at the Hauntley’s Scare B&B and give Vampirina a very important job.
2	6	Bat Hair Day Gregoria’s sculpture of the Hauntley family is almost ruined when Vee wakes up with a bat hair day.
2	7	Baby Dragon A baby dragon visits the Hauntley’s and takes a special liking to Gregoria.
2	8	Gloomates When the Hauntley house becomes infested with Charmer bugs, Edna insists the entire family stay with her while the house is being fumigated.
2	9	The Ghoul Next Door Vampirina, Poppy and Edgar get new neighbors.
2	10	Scare B & Vee While her parents are away, Vampirina volunteers to be in charge of running the Scare B&B.
2	11	The Birthday Broom Vee is gifted a Hover Haunt Spook-Thousand broom on first birthday in Pennsylvania.
2	12	Vee Takes The Court Vee volunteers to sub in on Poppy's basketball team to help win the final game.
2	13	Scare-itage Day Family Heritage Day is coming up at school and Vee is excited to make a family tree.
2	14	The Great Egg Scramble Vee’s first Easter egg hunt turns into a rescue mission after a baby dragon egg accidentally gets mixed in with the other eggs.
2	15	Desserter Mystery The Hauntleys travel to Spookelton castle to celebrate Nanpire's birthday, and Vee makes her a special cake.
2	16	Mirror Mirror When Vee starts to feel overwhelmed by all she has to do, Demi introduces her to a magic mirror that can create duplicates of herself.
2	17	Beach Night Vampirina and her family invite their neighbors on a trip to the beach.
2	18	Gregoria Takes Flight Vee and Demi attempt to teach Gregoria how to fly so that she can view a rare star constellation.
2	19	The Big Bite Chef Remy Bones competes in a TV cooking competition for humans.
2	20	Ghost Hosts Vampirina and her friends fill in as hosts of Edgar's "Weekly Weirdness" show when he becomes sick.
2	21	The Boo Boys Are Back The Ghoul Girls and Poltergeist Pat perform at the Paranormal Pop Festival.
2	22	Pixie Problem Vee practices a new shrinking spell when a pixie family visits the Scare B&B.
2	23	Face the Music Poppy writes a song for the Ghoul Girls to perform in the school talent show.
2	24	Fright at the Museum Vee and her friends are invited to a sleepover at the museum hosted by King Pepi.
2	25	Vamp-iversary It's Boris and Oxana's anniversary and no one is more excited to celebrate her parents than Vee.
2	26	Wolf Boy The Hauntleys have a new guest at the Scare B&B, a wolf boy named Fangbert.
2	27	Bat Got Your Tongue Vampirina loses her voice just before a Ghoul Girls performance in Translyania.
2	28	Haunted Theater Vee, Bridget and Poppy meet a friendly but dramatic ghost on a field trip to a haunted theater.
2	29	Trick or Treaters It's Halloween, and Vampirina is excited to go trick or treating with friends for the first time.
2	30	Play It Again Vee Demi casts a time loop spell to help prevent Vee's project from being destroyed.
2	31	Jumping Jack-o-Lanterns Vee goes overboard growing the largest pumpkin for a carving contest.
2	32	Freeze Our Guest When the Tundra-nator breaks at the B&B, Oxana accidentally starts a winter storm in the middle of a heat wave.
2	33	Vamp-opera When Vee attempts to use a hybrid spell to help with her writer's block, she accidentally turns the world into a Sung-through musical and has to find a way to break the curse.
2	34	This Haunted House Is Closed
2	35	Día De Los Muertos A family of Caracas visit for Día de los Muertos and teach the Hauntleys about their traditions.
2	36	As You Wish Vee's identity is threatened when Edgar gets his hands on a cupcake that make wishes come true once eaten.
2	37	The Scare Council Boris becomes head of the Transylvania Scare Council but the members reject his park idea.
2	38	Taking Scare of Business Vee and her friends help Demi complete his list of unfinished business.
2	39	The Hauntley Girls A magical book wrecks havoc at the Scare B&B's first book club read.
2	40	The Not So Haunted House Poppy thinks her family is moving, so Vee and the others try to make her house look haunted.
2	41	A Gargoyle Carol Vee and family embrace the human ways of Christmas but Gregoria feels differently.
2	42	Deliver-eeek! The Hauntleys discover a new delivery service that delivers specialty items from Transylvania.
2	43	The Great Esmeralda A visiting fortune teller predicts Vee will "lose a friend", and she believes it's her friendship with Poppy.
2	44	Frog's Breath A potion gone wrong turns Vee into a frog and is found by Edgar.
2	45	Oh Brother Gregoria's soft and sweet brother, Hugo visits the Scare B&B, and Gregoria is jealous when he gets all the attention.
2	46	The Search for Bigfoot When Uncle Bob misses check in, Vee sets Edgar, Bigfoot's biggest fan, out to find him.
2	47	Au Revoir Remy When Remy says, "Au Revoir" to the Hauntley's to chase his dream as a chef at a fancy restaurant, a spookghetti monster pops up!
2	48	The School Scare Fair Oxana adds a spooky flair to the school fair.
2	49	Ghoul Guides Save the Day! When Edgar crashes the annual Ghoul Guides Extravaganza vamping trip in Transylvania, Vee and the girls must come clean about Vee's family. An excited Edgar reassures them that he will not tell anyone about the world of monsters.

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
3	1	Weekly Normalness When Edgar struggles with his new blog for the world wide cobweb, Vee, Gregoria and Demi help him come up with an idea.
3	2	Vampire's Luck Nan gives Vee a good luck charm for her ballet performance.
3	3	A Key for Vee The strings on Vee's spookylele pop off! In their search for new strings, the girls find something!
3	4	Art Galler-eek! Gregoria preps for an art galler-eek! show at the Monstropolitan Museum of Art.
3	5	A Ghoulish Tour The SCREAM GIRLS ask the Ghoul Girls to be their opening act in a multi-city Transylvania tour!
3	6	Training Wings Vee gets the battys after crash landing during a bicycle riding lesson!
3	7	Nosy's Day In Baby Nosy visits the Scare B&B and Vee can't wait to spend time with her!
3	8	Sincerely, Blobby Demi's pen pal, Blobby, checks into the B&B to meet him for the first time!
3	9	Double Double Halloween Trouble The Hauntley's must decide whether to trick or treat or attend the Boneyard Banquet that only happens every 100 years.
3	10	The Creepover Frankie comes to town so Vee hosts a creepover!
3	11	Phantom of the Auditorium The girls meet a phantom organ player at the Monster Hall of Music.
3	12	Memoreek! Demi and Gregoria cast a memory spell on Edgar that makes him forget monsters...and Vee!
3	13	Weekend with Grandpop! When Grandpop comes to bat-sit Vee, everyone is nervous because he's not used to human life.
3	14	Haunted House Call Demi gets sick and needs lots of love to cure him!
3	15	The Critter Fair Vee, Poppy, Bridget and Edgar volunteer for Dr. Paquette's Annual Critter Fair!
3	16	Mirror Monster The newest B&B guest has a hard time being himself and hides in the mirrors.
3	17	Bust Friends Edna gives the Hauntleys an old bust as decor for the neighborhood walking tour.
3	18	The Invisible Fan The Ghoul Girls have a busy day of back-to-back performances in Pennsylvania!
3	19	Remy's Recipe Remy gets featured in Edgar's latest Weekly Weirdness episode.
3	20	Vampire Chaperone When Boris volunteers to chaperone Vee's nature walk field trip, she hypes up his spookiness, only to be let down.
3	21	Fang Ten! A heat wave in Pennsylvania sends the Hauntley crew to Screech Beach, the spookiest monster beach in Transylvania!
3	22	Science Rocks Mr. Gore tasks the class with creating a rock-themed project.
3	23	Aw, Shucks Vee, Oxana, Poppy and Bridget throw a spooktacular garden party!
3	24	Family Scareloom Nanpire is visiting to store some old family scarelooms in the Hauntley's attic.
3	25	Chrysalis Amiss While gardening, Vee learns that the cutest creepy crawlies, caterpillars, don't stay caterpillars forever.
3	26	Bringing Down the House The B&B gets prepped for the Spook and See, an open house for monsters!
3	27	Bat to the Future When Esmeralda accidentally leaves her crystal ball, Crystal, at the B&B, Vee takes care of it!
3	28	Gregoria Gets Down! Vee and Demi find Gregoria practicing for the Monster Bop dance competition.
3	29	Vee and the Family Stone The Hauntleys are asked to walk the bat walk in Medusa's fashion show.
3	30	Twin Trouble The Hauntleys are asked to walk the bat walk in Medusa's fashion show. Poppy and Edgar can't agree on a theme for their birthday party.
3	31	Bora the Banshee A top music critic for The Rollling Bones visits the B&B to meet The Ghoul Girls!
3	32	A Tale of Two Hollows The Hauntley's prepare for their first ever Spooky Spa Weekend at the Scare B&B!
3	33	The Fright Before Christmas Vampirina plans a spooky scare in the hopes of attracting Spooky Claus so that her family can enjoy a festive Transylvanian Christmas.
3	34	Scared Snowman When the Abominable Snowman arrives at Scare B&B after a big snowstorm, Vee and her friends help him overcome some of his fears and discover that he's much braver than he imagined.
3	35	New Century's Eve The Hauntleys gather with Bridget and Poppy to watch the pumpkins drop and make resolutions on New Century's Eve.
3	36	Bridget The Brave Bridget finds a spellbook in the attic and accidentally casts a spell that makes her fearsome instead of fearless.
3	37	Hauntley Home Movies Demi and Gregoria help Vee with her school project, "What Was I Like As A Baby."
3	38	Little Drummer Girl Poppy tries to prevent herself from sneezing during a rock band, so she decided to replace herself for Octo to go with her place.
3	39	The Magic Howl Dr. Paquette arrives at the B&B to give all of the critters in the haunted house their routine check-ups and brings an expectant werewolf!
3	40	Edgar the Ghoul Girl Edgar is named an honorary Ghoul Girl!
3	41	April Ghoul's Day It's April Ghoul's Day and Vampirina invites over her friends to play some spooky pranks on them.
3	42	Monster's New Bed After the guest bed breaks, The Under the Bed Monster must approve any new beds.
3	43	Making a Splash Vee's best friend from Transylvania visits for the Firefly Festival, but gets too hot during a Pennsylvania heat wave!
3	44	The Spelling Vee Vee competes in the annual Transylvanian spelling bee!
3	45	The Curious Case of the Giggles Hydie Jekyll, a monster-kid scientist is in town in search of the final ingredient to her secret potion.
3	46	International Treasure Vee and her friends are invited to take part in special mummy traditions.
3	47	Daddy's Littl Ghoul Vee and Boris take a flight for Papa's day.
3	48	Chef Remy’s Green Thumb Chef Remy spruces up the backyard before Vee's Woodchuck Woodsies picnic.
3	49	Home is Where the Hauntleys Are When the Scare B&B is selected to receive a prestigious award by Edna and the Historical Society, the Hauntleys hurriedly prepare the house.

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