Episode 2622

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	SCENE 1 	Shelley the Turtle is about to welcome the viewer when Barkley's presence frightens him into his shell. Gordon asks Shelley to come out and say hi to Barkley, but he declines. Linda takes Barkley for a walk so that Gordon can take Shelley to Hooper's and talk to him.
 	Cartoon 	Six camelsArtist: Owe Gustafson
 	Song 	Joe Raposo sings "Water Baby" over footage of seals and kids swimming.
 	Muppets 	
 	Animation 	The numbers 1-6 are carried away and/or demolished by construction equipment.
 	Film 	Some kids observe a woman drawing pictures of a building, and eventually guess that she's an architect.
 	SCENE 2 	Anna watches Maria as she breastfeeds Gabi. Maria explains how some mothers feed their children this way and that Gabi will be eating a bigger variety of foods as she gets older.
 	Cartoon 	M for Mask
 	Muppets / Celebrity	Big Bird introduces Yo-Yo Ma, who plays cello with two Honkers and a Dinger.
 	Cartoon 	A clam tells a fisherman why he's not catching any fish: he pulled all the plants out of the pond.
 	Film 	Kids learn how to use a computer at a public school.
 	SCENE 3 	When Gordon and Shelley get to Hooper's, Shelley still won't come out of his shell, even though he still says he's not afraid of anything. Gordon and Gina try to coax him out in various ways, but he still won't come out. When they use reverse psychology and ask him to speak up, he does come out and finally admits he's afraid of Barkley.
 	Film 	A mom and her son comment on a film of various animal babies and their moms.Music: Joe Raposo
 	Muppets 	
 	Cartoon 	Two boys peek into a fire house, and write HAT, HOSE, and HOOK on the window using their breath. Two dogs come by and wonder what a HAT HOSE HOOK is, but their question is answered when the fire truck leaves the station. Artist: Paul Fierlinger
 	Song 	Luis sings "Three of These Kids" -- three kids are playing basketball, and one is playing baseball.
 	Cartoon 	Can a cat bark?
 	SCENE 4 	Gordon tells Shelley that there's a difference between stray dogs and friendly dogs, and that Barkley is a friendly dog. Shelley appears convinced at first but ducks back into his shell anyway. Gordon and Gina suggest he talk to Barkley and pet him, and Gina pretends to be a dog so he can practice. He's not as afraid anymore, but he ducks away again when the real Barkley returns from his walk.
 	Cartoon 	M for mouse, mud, and mother
 	Muppets 	Ernie, Bert, Cookie Monster, Prairie Dawn, and Herry Monster sing "I Think That It Is Wonderful."
 	Cartoon 	Roxanne and Violet Gorflatch are alike in many ways, but different in others.
 	Animation 	Stop-motion: what goes in the hot dog bun?
 	Cartoon 	Jazz Alphabet: male vocalists shout each letter.
 	SCENE 5 	Gordon and Gina go over the routine one more time, but Shelley keeps coming up with excuses not to come out of his shell. Gordon and Gina are amazed at what they hear as Shelley brushes his beak and takes a shower, all from within his shell. The turtle is finally ready... but first has to watch Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood on his TV.
 	Animation 	Counting 6 red balls
 	Muppets 	The Two-Headed Monster finds a TELEPHONE, and reads the word.
 	Film 	A man makes a shadow puppet of a horse.
 	Cartoon 	The Typewriter: H for Hand
 	Song 	14 Karat Soul sings "Hand Talk."
 	Cartoon 	Knights use different words for "big."Artist: Fred Garbers
 	SCENE 6 	"Between you guys and Mr. Rogers, I'm as ready as I'll ever be," Shelley tells Gordon and Gina. Gordon takes Shelley outside into the yard so he can try to make friends with Barkley. Shelley does what he has practiced and actually becomes friends with Barkley! "Sometimes when you're afraid of something, the best way to stop being afraid is to try doing it," Gordon tells the viewer.
 	Cartoon 	"Pinball Number Count" #6Artist: Jeff Hale
 	Muppets 	
 	Cartoon 	A boy looks for the telephone as it rings.
 	Song 	Joe Raposo sings "Families."
 	Cartoon 	The moon listens to everyone say "Good night" in different languages.
 	SCENE 7 	At night, Shelley and Barkley have fun playing peek-a-boo (with Shelley peeking in and out of his shell) when Linda has to take Barkley home. Shelley is now eager to do some more with Barkley tomorrow. Gordon commends Shelley for being brave around Barkley, and they both feel proud of him. Gina announces the sponsors, taking a moment to ask Shelley how he feels.
==Notes==
*In addition to performing Shelley, Martin P. Robinson can be heard as the announcer on Shelley's TV inside his shell.
*Scene 2 is a remake of a scene from Episode 1041, where Big Bird watched as Buffy fed her baby Cody.
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Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 21