Episode 3881

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	SCENE 1 	Baby Bear is feeling very happy today, as he'll be having the best playdate in the world today. He makes Luis guess who it will be with and it turns out to be Papa Bear! He's finally made time from his busy schedule at the honey factory to spend the whole day playing with his son. The two bears head off to get the fun started.
 	Film 	A boy named Trevor talks about his dad and how much he loves him.
 	Song 	"Daddy Dear"
 	Animation 	D for draw, dent, drop, dancer, done
 	Cartoon 	Dogs cheer D-O-G and fight with cats.
 	Muppets 	Big Bird recites a poem by Radar, introducing Cecille the Ball.
 	Animation 	Cecille sings "I'm Gonna Get to You."
 	SCENE 2 	Baby Bear and Papa Bear sing "We're Gonna Play Today" as they think of all the different things they can do. Baby Bear wants to start with a classic he starts his other playdates with: the alphabet. They only get a couple letters in before Papa Bear's cellphone buzzes. He's needed for an all-hands-on-deck emergency at the factory. He rushes off and promises he'll be back soon.
 	Cartoon 	Suzie Kabloozie sings "Somebody Come and Play."
 	Muppets 	Big Bird recites a short poem introducing the letter of the day.
 	Animation 	D / d candles
 	Cartoon 	Consonant Sound Limerick: D—Dog (new music and sound effects added)Artist: Jeff Hale
 	Song 	"Look Who's Dancing"
 	Cartoon 	Two round Gnorks don't notice that a pointy Gnork wants to join their game of squareball, so he asks.
 	SCENE 3 	Telly runs into Baby Bear and tries cheering him up by having fun while he waits. Baby Bear doesn't want to say the alphabet or count to 40, as he was going to do that with Papa Bear. Telly has another suggestion - "Dance with a Triangle." Baby Bear finds it very enjoyable and hears Papa Bear's voice call him.
 	Cartoon 	A young bespectacled man with an accordion asks how much it costs to cross the bridge. The Bridgekeeper says admission is free, but requires that the young man show him three triangles. Two of them are found in the bridgework, and the man uses the bridgekeeper's staff to draw a third triangle in the dirt. Although the bridgekeeper has his order filled, he asks the man to play a tune on his accordion. This additional request takes the young man by surprise, but he is told to do so for the opportunity to cross the bridge.
 	Muppets 	
 	Cast / Celebrity	Wanda the Word Fairy introduces the viewer to her parents.
 	Muppets 	Big Bird and Radar introduce the Number of the Day.
 	Animation 	Computer #14
 	Cartoon 	The Bellhop is asked to carry a guest's two small (but heavy) bags to room 14.
 	Film 	Kid mural painting #14
 	SCENE 4 	Papa Bear returns to the street and reveals he's left his cellphone back at the office, so there won't be any more interruptions. The bears try singing the alphabet, when the factory calls the Fix-It Shop phone and alerts Papa Bear of a bee strike. Baby Bear is sad and Luis knows how he feels: he's had similar situations with Gabi.
 	SCENE 4 cont'd 	Just then, Papa Bear calls the Fix-It Shop from the factory and lets Baby Bear know he's in his thoughts as he works. He promises he'll be back soon and tells Baby Bear to be patient.
 	Film 	A TELEPHONE rings at a phone booth in the city, and someone answers it.
 	Muppets 	
 	Muppets 	Big Bird asks Radar what he wants to watch next.
 	Film 	Girls dance and chant about the number 14.
 	Cartoon 	The lightning bugs at the Glowworm Jamboree display the numbers 1-14.Artist: Fred Garbers
 	SCENE 5 	Papa Bear returns once more and the two bears attempt the alphabet. Just as they reach Y, Papa Bear is given the phone again, where the factory has yet another issue. Papa Bear gives them instructions on what to do and tells them to not call anymore for the rest of the day. They finish the alphabet and start a game of tag.
 	Muppets 	Elmo's World: Dogs
 	SCENE 6 	Baby Bear and Papa Bear have finished another of their several activities, then announce the sponsors. Baby Bear initiates another game of tag.
==Alterations==
Picture	Segment 	Description
 	Cartoon 	Abstract count to 14This and the below segment replaced the Lightning Bugs #14 cartoon in summer reruns.
 	Animation	Number creatures #14
==Notes==
*This episode was dedicated to Peter Downey, senior vice president of program business affairs at PBS, who died during the season.
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Category:Family
Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 31