Episode 2746

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	SCENE 1 	While reading the newspaper, Telly calls out all the adults to alert them that today is "Grouch Appreciation Day" and that they need a way to show Oscar how much they appreciate him. Though they are hesitant at first, Telly has everyone think about what it feels like if they were left out of a celebration, so they decide to throw him a party (something Grouches already love to hate). Oscar pops from his trash can and asserts he doesn't want anything on Grouch Appreciation Day, knowing they'd try to stage a celebration of some kind. Everyone scoffs as they head their separate ways, though Oscar is still suspicious.
 	Animation 	Cecille sings “Up Down, In Out, Over and Under.”
 	Film 	Fay Ray gets on and off a rug.
 	Cartoon 	A fan reveals the letter C.
 	SCENE 2 	Gina, Maria, and Telly are preparing Oscar's favorite dish - a halibut with ice cream, served in a hat. Oscar shows up and they all try to hide the items by using them (along with Maria's apple) in an impromptu game of "Three of These Things." Oscar's still sure they're up to something.
 	Muppets 	Cookie Monster sings "Healthy Food."
 	Cartoon 	The Bellhop must take 10 terriers for a walk.
 	SCENE 3 	The Count counts the dents in Oscar's Sloppy Jalopy when Oscar throws his luggage into it (a trunk full of elephants), planning to leave. Gina and Mike try to convince him to stay, but Oscar won't have it. Unfortunately for him, the car won't start and when he calls Susan to fix it, Susan claims she's "too busy." The Count continues to count Oscar's failed attempts to start the car. "I don't know what Grouch Appreciation Day is either, but I love it!"
 	Song 	14 Karat Soul sings about what's "Down Below the Street."
 	Cartoon 	Black cat, white cat, orange cat, marmalade cat, mouse cat, bird cat, chasing balls of string cat.Artist: Jeff Hale
 	Muppets / Celebrity	Elmo thinks that Whoopi Goldberg's skin is a very pretty brown. Whoopi likes Elmo's soft red fur. Elmo admires Whoopi's bouncy hair, too. Elmo suggests that they trade, but Whoopi says that they can't -- it doesn't come off. But even if she could trade, she wouldn't want to. She likes her skin and her hair, and she wants to keep it. Elmo says that he wants to keep his fur, too.
 	Cartoon 	Pinball #10 (opening shot removed)Artist: Jeff Hale
 	SCENE 4 	It's evening time by now, and Oscar continues to tell Maria and Luis to not throw him a party; they assure him they won't be. They tell him to go rest, any place but Big Bird's nest. Oscar figures this is where the party must be and has Bruno carry him there, figuring this way he can at least spoil the surprise (if not stop the party). Bruno gives his can a boost so he can peek over the doors, but Oscar is shocked to see no one there.
 	SCENE 4 cont'd 	As Bruno carries him down the street, Oscar is visibly hurt and sad no one appreciates him. He tries convincing himself he's okay and doesn't need appreciating, when suddenly everyone comes out from 123 Sesame Street in their finest party outfits and surprises him!
 	Song 	Joe Raposo sings "Somebody Come and Play."Snow leopards version
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 	Cartoon 	Lillian discusses the adjustments she has had to make as a big sister. She ultimately appreciates her little sister.Artist: Craig Bartlett
 	SCENE 5 	The yard is now set up banquet-style, where everyone is gathered at dinner tables. Telly and the Grouchketeers lead everyone in a cheer for their favorite Grouch. Oscar tries to hide how pleased he is, but everyone can tell he's enjoying himself. Maria points out he hasn't even touched his favorite dish, but Oscar points out it's not for eating - he slops the hat's contents on Maria's lap and "wears the leftovers."
 	SCENE 5 cont'd 	Emcee Gordon introduces the first after-dinner speaker - Simon Soundman, who demonstrates the kinds of annoying sounds he and Oscar both like. Everyone else provides Oscar with a sound he'd like - a raspberry they all blow toward him.
 	Cartoon 	Gordon's Voiceover 'T/t': Two caterpillars form T and t.
 	Film 	A blind class goes on a field trip to the park, using their other senses to experience their surroundings. The teacher sings "If You're Happy and You Know It."
 	SCENE 6 	The next speaker is the Two-Headed Monster, who reads his poem "Ode to a Grouch." Though the poem's filled with emotional moments, no one can understand what he's saying.
 	Cartoon 	Dinah from South Carolina exchanges letters with her friend Ling Lu in China.Artist: ArtistMike
 	Muppets 	The segment is slightly edited to not depict Cookie with the pipe in his mouth.
 	Song 	"Elbows and Knees"
 	SCENE 7 	Up next is Preston Rabbit, who will present him with a special present. But, what do you get the Grouch who has everything? Preston recalls asking Oscar for the time once, and was told "no." So they present him with a shiny new watch, which Oscar of course hates. Bob winds it and it immediately comes apart.
 	Cartoon 	"Water Conservation": Frank the fish calls Carl and tells him not to leave the water running while brushing his teeth, otherwise the lake will be dry.Artist: Peter Chung
 	Film 	A girl narrates a film of herself taking care of her horse, Strawberry.
 	Cartoon 	T for treasure (Jim Thurman VO)
 	SCENE 8 	As the festivities draw to a close, Gordon makes a speech about Oscar and how they feel about him. Gordon points out that he brings out the little bit of Grouch in everybody. Together, they all sing a ballad to him - "You're Our Grouch (and We're Stuck with You)."
 	SCENE 8 cont'd 	It's Oscar's turn for a speech and he almost thanks Telly for the party (who has a noticeable tear running down his face), but instead yells at him for throwing it in the first place. Everyone cheers and hollers as Gordon announces the sponsors.
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Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 22