Episode 1648

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	SCENE 1 	Oscar the Grouch explains to Susan and Gordon that he and Spot haven't slept in two nights because of renovations going on in his can. He doesn't know what will happen if he doesn't get any sleep tonight, so when the Robinsons suggest he stay at someone's apartment, Oscar offers their own place up. He promises to help with the chores and be polite because it will make him extra grouchy the next day. They reluctantly agree while Oscar packs for the night.
 	Cartoon 	Typewriter: S for spring
 	Muppets 	The Two-Headed Monster shares a bathtub and help each other get clean. They are discouraged when they are finished and drain the tub, but find joy in drying.
 	Cartoon 	S for sing
 	Video 	Scanimate kids intro
 	Muppets 	Ernie and Jason make faces.
 	Cartoon 	Two men push two large bird eggs on top of two hills.
 	SCENE 2 	Susan gets some cans out to prepare dinner. Oscar offers to open them for her and put the contents in the bowl and saucer. Susan is skeptical, but allows him to proceed while she leaves to attend to some other business.
 	SCENE 2 cont'd	Susan and Gordon return to the kitchen moments later and find Oscar has opened every can they have. Oscar explains that this is what Grouches always do - they get the food out of the way and into plastic bags so they can start enjoying their new cans.
 	Cartoon 	Consonant Sound: S-SnailArtist: Jeff Hale
 	Film 	Bus trip around town (guitar soundtrack)
 	Animation 	Sand S/s
 	Cast 	Maria as Chaplin finds a HAT sign near a hatrack with a new hat. He tries replacing his crummy, worn-out one with it, but the sign falls apart each time.
 	Film 	A trip to the doctor's office.Music: Joe Raposo
 	Cartoon 	Madrigal AlphabetArtist: Jeff Hale
 	SCENE 3 	Oscar now helps Olivia set the dinner table. They make sure there are four of each thing; Oscar is surprised that his pet pig, Spot, won't be allowed at the table. Olivia discovers that one of the cups is missing the handle. Oscar searches in his overnight (trash) bag and finds three more broken cups, making a complete set.
center 	Animation 	Scanimate Films #4
 	Film 	This is the desert.Music: Joe Raposo
 	Song 	"Three of These Kids" (barbells)
 	Cartoon 	How many legs does a horse have?
 	SCENE 4 	Dinner has begun and Oscar tells the others that even Grouches enjoy hamburgers. He requests that his side dishes, mashed potatoes and peas, go on his burger patty. He then looks through his bag to find some cream and chocolate sauce to go with it, as everyone else loses their appetites.
 	Cartoon 	A man lifts a rock and finds the word UNDER.
 	Muppets 	Kermit, Farmer Grover and a horse show how a horse-and-cart works.
 	Animation 	3 balls + 1 = 4.
 	Insert 	Bob waits for the Canadian Brass to arrive, as they were supposed to duet and they're late. Once they arrive, they communicate their situation using their instruments. The Brass plays as Bob sings "Play a Simple Melody."
 	Film 	Examples of people and animals going down.Music: Joe Raposo
 	Muppets 	Tanya helps Grover learn the difference between up and down so they can play a game about it.
 	Cartoon 	Four elephants at the circusArtist: Owe Gustafson
 	Muppets 	Caveman Days: King Ernie wants something to drink, so he calls on the Royal Smart Person for help. The royal cow has quit, so there's no milk available. Ernie also shows that there is no liquid inside a rock or a stick. Then the Royal Smart Person suggests that Ernie should try squeezing a round orange thing (an orange), which turns out to have juice inside.
 	Cast 	Linda and a boy sign the word "CLOSED."
 	Film 	The sign CLOSED spins around.
 	Cartoon 	O limerick
 	Muppets 	Roosevelt Franklin shows that he knows the "Days of the Week."
 	Cartoon 	O for orangeArtist: Bruce Cayard
 	SCENE 5 	Gordon and Susan set up a cot in the kitchen for Oscar to sleep on, but can't find him around. They discover he's already settled into their kitchen trash can, along with his pets.
 	Cartoon 	A pirate gives a girl a treasure map, where X marks the spot.
 	Muppets 	A little boy explains how he can be a son, a brother, a paperboy, a friend, and a grandson all at the same time.
 	Cartoon 	The story of sheep, or where wool comes from.Artist: Bruce Cayard
 	Cast 	David tries demonstrating the word "CLOSED," but the door keeps opening. He stands in front of it, preventing it from opening, as the wall around it topples over.
 	Cartoon 	Blue and pink characters fight for a spot on the subway, until Pink spots an open seat.
 	SCENE 6 	It's morning and Gordon, Susan, and Olivia are waiting to use the bathroom where Oscar is singing "Swamp Mushy Muddy" a cappella in the shower with Spot. He's not running the water, though; he just likes to sing in it. Gordon promises to let him sing whatever he wants if he just gets out, including "Melancholy Baby." Oscar realizes he forgot that one and closes the door on them to continue singing with his pig.
 	Cartoon 	A boy uses his pet inchworm to measure his toy car and toy truck. Afterward, the inchworm wants to measure the Empire State Building.
 	Song 	A girl invites the listener to "Swing Up High."Music: Joe Raposo
 	Cartoon 	Building a dog house is easy if you have a ruler.
 	SCENE 7 	Oscar has packed his things to leave the Robinsons' apartment; it was so quiet, he couldn't sleep a wink. Oscar gives Susan some dead flowers as thanks, and leaves. Susan, Gordon, and Olivia begin to clean the mess up around their trash can and discover that he's left some pets behind in it. Oscar announces the sponsors.
 	CLOSING SIGNS 	Olivia and a kid hold the Sesame Street sign, while Gordon holds the CTW sign.
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Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 13