Lab Rats: Elite Force

There's nothing better than a sequel series to ease fans' angst over a favorite show's ending, except maybe a sequel that combines major players from two such favorites. Lab Rats: Elite Force brings together the best of Lab Rats and Mighty Med, creating a five-member team (six if you count Davenport) of returning stars whose new surroundings and mission yield new adventures for them and for viewers. For the most part, it's a seamless mingling -- save for the occasional power struggle between Chase and Kaz -- and the teens turn their collective attention on the ill-intending villains, but there are some tripping points that remind viewers that these are five teens with different ideas and priorities, much like in real life.

Ultimately, though, Elite Force is another example of kids' and family entertainment done right, much as its predecessors were. By repurposing popular characters, Disney ensures itself a ready-made fan base right out of the gate, but even viewers who don't know the teens or their backgrounds will get up to speed quickly enough to find the show amusing. Of course, if your kids are tuning in for the first time, they may want to backtrack to learn how the characters from both shows got to where they are today, so that's something to consider in adding this one to the playlist.