Episode 2610

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	SCENE 1 	Gordon finds Oscar and Grundgetta arguing over triangles and squares. They happen to represent two different Grouch vacation routes - the Triangle Vacation stops at three destinations, while the Square Vacation stops at four. Neither of them are interested in traveling anywhere - they just want to argue about it.
 	Film 	"Listen ..." to various sounds, including the ocean, a heart beating, a clock ticking, a horse galloping, crickets chirping, a passing train, and others.
 	Muppets / Cast 	Professor David lectures his class on trees. He says they are only good for looking at and leaning against, but they mention other uses for them.
 	Cartoon 	Different ways to use a stringArtist: Paul Fierlinger
center 	Muppets 	
 	Cartoon 	The Ringmaster displays 11 purple pooches.Animation by Jeff Hale
 	Film 	Empty / full classroom (time-lapse)
 	Cast 	Linda teaches a kid how to sign the word CLOSED. (remake)
 	Cartoon 	Lightbulbs subtract from 5 to 0.Artist: Fred Garbers
 	Muppets 	
 	Cartoon 	Consonant Sound Limerick: D—DogArtist: Jeff Hale
 	Film 	Kids with special needs do gymnastics at the Mamaroneck Co-Op Camp.
 	Muppets 	The Two-Headed Monster shares a pair of headphones.
 	Cartoon 	Animals who eat crunchy things have nice teeth.
250px 	Insert 	R2-D2 falls in love with a fire hydrant.
 	Cartoon 	Joe's Lap (limerick)
center 	Muppets 	"Big Kids Cry"
center 	Cartoon 	The letter X
 	Film 	Kids narrate what a bald eagle sees when it flies over islands.Music: Joe Raposo
 	Cartoon 	Dr. Nancy Einstein does some experimenting with ice cubes.Artist: Bruce Cayard
 	Muppets 	
 	Cartoon 	What if we celebrate Valentine's Day with chickens instead of hearts?
 	SCENE 2 	Oscar and Grundgetta seem to be arguing again, now over the letter X and a train. They tell Gordon they're actually preparing for a song about the "X Train," a favorite method for Grouch vacations. They're backed up by a pair of Grouch conductors.
 	Cartoon 	Es un perro
 	Muppets 	Beat the Time: Elmo must bring in three items that start with "SN" within thirty seconds. They turn out to be a man's snack of nuts and raisins, a sneaker (worn by Telly Monster), and finally, the massive Mr. Snuffleupagus! As his prize, he is given a snowman wearing a snorkel.
 	Animation 	Sand X/x
 	Film 	An Hispanic boy gets up, gets dressed, and goes to school as Spanish music plays (A la luna no voy yo).
 	Cartoon 	A man recites a poem about how curious he is. (ending line cut)
 	SCENE 3 	Gordon, Susan, and Miles are going to the lake for a nice picnic, but their car won't start. Oscar and Grundgetta hope that the Robinsons will yell and stomp their feet like they did on the X Train, but become upset when they see how calmly the family is behaving. While Susan works on the car, Gordon reads Miles "To Catch a Fish," a poem from the book Under the Sunday Tree. The car breaks down again, so Gordon and Miles pretend to have a tantrum to please the Grouches, then calmly return to their book.
 	Song 	Joe Raposo sings "Doggy Paddle."
 	Muppets 	
 	Animation 	Where do the Ds fit?
 	Cast / Celebrity	Maria interviews Martina Navratilova about her victory against Luis, but the replay tapes show she had trouble going over the net to shake hands.
 	Cartoon 	Rap #11
 	SCENE 4 	Susan returns from the nearest gas station empty handed; she tells Gordon and Miles that the neighboring gas stations also didn't have the available parts, putting their vacation to an end. The Grouches are pleased until the family decides to postpone their trip to the lake tomorrow, and heads to the park for their picnic instead. The Grouches leave in a huff while Big Bird announces the sponsors, and the credits follow.
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Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 20