Episode 3896

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	SCENE 1 	Big Bird and Gordon welcome the viewer and hear Stinky the Stinkweed moaning, as a caterpillar has made its chrysalis on one of his leaves. Gordon explains the process to Big Bird of how a caterpillar makes the shell (as they all refer the chrysalis as throughout the episode) to become a butterfly. Gordon takes Big Bird to see a visual aid.
 	SCENE 1 cont'd 	In the Fix-It Shop, Big Bird, Gordon and Maria watch the computer screen as a video of the metamorphosis of a Monarch caterpillar takes place. Big Bird goes to check on Stinky.
 	SCENE 1 cont'd 	Big Bird runs back to Stinky to see if the butterfly has come out, but Stinky claims it will take a while before that happens. He gets an idea to get the butterfly out now and rushes off.
 	Song 	"We Got the Power!" - a hip-hop song about computers
 	Cartoon 	Kids see animals in their alphabet soup.Artist: Michael Sporn
 	Muppets 	Two flowers, a bird, and two bunnies sing "That's How I Got Here."
 	Cartoon 	Two caterpillars plus three caterpillars equal five
 	SCENE 2 	Big Bird has recruited Rosita, Zoe and Elmo to cheer the butterfly out, but it doesn’t work. Gordon explains why the plan failed. Big Bird wonders what they can do to pass the time until the butterfly comes out and Stinky tells him he can help get the chrysalis safe. This sparks another idea in the bird’s brain and he runs off again.
 	Film 	A group of girls do a playground cheer ("Ooh I'm so happy!").
 	Cartoon 	Don't cross the street alone.
 	Muppets / Celebrity	Hootie & the Blowfish sing "Hold My Hand", explaining that children should have an adult help them cross the street.
 	Muppets 	Super Grover says that he's going to fly up into the air and point to the letter of the day. He begins by getting a running start, but only propels himself sideways, hurting himself in the process. Leaning on the brick wall for support, he thinks maybe he will forget the flying part and just do the pointing part. The following segment presents the letter of the day.
 	Cartoon 	J ... a jumping, juggling jack-in-the-box.
 	Film 	Wegman's dogs form the letter J.
 	Cartoon 	Consonant Sound: J, jaguar (new music added)
 	SCENE 3 	Big Bird has set up a sign that warns people about the butterfly and shows Patrick it. Stinky then feels the shell shaking, which means the butterfly is coming! Big Bird leaves again to get a mirror.
 	Film 	How to say "butterfly" in sign language
 	Muppets 	Super Grover intends to fly into the air and wave at the number of the day. He claims that his springy legs will propel him into the atmosphere. After a few boingy jumps, he decides to forget the propelling part and just do the waving part. The following segment presents the number of the day.
 	Cartoon 	A girl's friend tries to guess how many elephants she saw at the zoo today; the answer is zero.
 	Muppets 	
 	Song 	"Zero Song": A female voiceover sings about the food that keeps being taken away to make 0.Arist: Jane Aaron
 	SCENE 4 	Gordon, Big Bird and the kids witness the butterfly coming out. Big Bird holds up the mirror to the butterfly so he can look at himself. However, Stinky sees that butterflies have wings and would need to be taught how to fly, but he’s not motile. (“Should I hire a tutor?”) Big Bird whispers his plan to Patrick.
 	Animation 	Amelia likes to pretend she can fly.
 	Animation 	Counting to 10 (Chinese imagery)
 	Muppets 	Grover looks for "froggy," and finally sees him ...
 	Muppets 	(new music added)
 	Song 	"J, Just How Jazzy Can You Get?"
 	SCENE 5 	Big Bird arrives back, with the kids dressed as butterflies, and performs a song about flying. The butterfly catches on and begins to fly, but it flies away from them. Gordon reassures them, as they should be proud for helping and claims the butterfly may return.
 	Cartoon 	A girl's ice cream falls off the cone, and her dog licks it up. She feels sad at first, but playing with her dog makes her happy.
 	Song 	"You're Important"
 	Cartoon 	A cat learns not to be scared of its shadow.
 	Muppets 	Grover introduces a segment with something fuzzy and blue, soon finding out it's Cookie Monster.
 	Muppets / Celebrity	Gladys Ormphby is approached by Cookie Monster, who begs for cookies. Gladys sharply insists that she has zero cookies, so Cookie Monster eats her pocket book instead, then hungers after her sweater and hairnet.
 	Cartoon 	A coach gives a pep talk to the number zero.Artist: ArtistMike
 	SCENE 6 	The butterfly flies back to Stinky and Big Bird briefly and they use the time to make sure the butterfly remembers them. After it leaves, Stinky is surprised to find another chrysalis on his leaf. Big Bird runs off again to get the sign and the mirror.
 	Muppets 	Elmo's World: Hair
 	SCENE 7 	As several butterflies fly around them, Stinky and Big Bird announce the sponsors.
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Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 31