Episode 5308

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	COLD OPEN 	Abby sets up today's theme of clothing, as Elmo puts on all his clothes.
 	SCENE 1 	Nina comes across Rudy, stuck in his sweater. He tells Nina it's his favorite sweater, but lately, it hasn't been fitting right. Since he hasn't worn it in a year, she tells him that he's grown, but his sweater hasn't. They try to put it on him anyhow, but he's barely able to move once he's wearing it. He decides the only thing to do is get rid of it.
 	SCENE 1 cont'd 	Rudy attempts to throw the sweater away in the trash, but Oscar refuses to accept it, citing that it's in far too good condition to be considered trash.
 	SCENE 1 cont'd 	Nina finds Rudy on the stoop of 123 Sesame Street, drawing pictures of his favorite memories with his sweater, which he sings a song about. Since he can't throw it away, Nina suggests he find somebody to give it to instead. Rudy asks Ernie, Bert, and a mouse, but they all already have sweaters. He reports this to Nina, who proposes they have a clothing drive, where people can bring old clothes and give them to people in need.
 	SCENE 1 cont'd 	With some help from Julia, Nina and Rudy have set up a small clothing drive outside Hooper's Store, where Big Bird, Bert, Ernie and others donate some of their old clothing. The event proves to be a success, as all the clothing items are taken, except Rudy's sweater. A family stops by and their young daughter, Karen (Stephanie D'Abruzzo), becomes enamored with Rudy's sweater. They find it's a perfect fit and Rudy is glad someone else will be sharing in its wonder.
 	Insert 	Celebrating Me, Celebrating You, Celebrating Us!Elmo rides his trike down the block and hears a song coming on...
 	Muppets 	Elmo and friends sing and clap as they find out the letter of the day - C.
 	Film 	C Is for Clothing - Kids take a class on how to make their own clothing. (new onscreen text added at the end)
 	Celebrity 	Mickey Guyton teaches about community in song.
 	Muppets 	Elmo and Big Bird segue to "Abby's Amazing Adventures..."
 	Cartoon 	Abby's Amazing AdventuresBasket turns Abby and Rudy into fashion designers, where they devise outfits for different weather situations.
 	Muppets 	Cookie Monster and friends sing as they wait for the number of the day, which is how many cookies are being baked for him (to eat). Today's number is 13.
 	Film / Animation	For a trip to grandma's house, a girl packs 13 items.
 	Muppets 	Elmo's World: Clothing
 	SCENE 2 	Elmo and Rudy sign off, and Louie arrives to bring the kiddos to donate their clothes.
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Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 53