Episode 4039

Picture	Segment 	Description
 	SCENE 1 	Big Bird wraps up a playdate with Snuffy, when he hears some strange music. He follows it to the yard, where he comes across a box. Inside, Zoe and Elmo are pretending they are aliens from the planet Kazunk (their own made up planet with their own made up language). They can't see any traces of life through their periscope, so they exit their ship to investigate. They come face to face with Big Bird, who immediately understands and starts playing along, informing them about the street.
 	SCENE 1 cont'd	The Kazunkians meet someone who they think is also a bird, but it turns out to be "a Bob," who compliments their hats. Big Bird then enlightens them to other types of residents, including monsters (Telly), Honkers, kids, ducks and cows (Gladys). The aliens are impressed with the diversity and go off exploring, though not too long (they have to bring their ship back to the rental garage).
 	SCENE 1 cont'd	The aliens find themselves at the Mail It Shop, where they meet Maria and Gabi. The aliens tell them they don't need Mail It Shops to send mail, they zap their postage. Big Bird arrives and collects a birdseed cookie package from his Granny Bird, which makes him feel loved. They all teach the aliens about love and introducing them to the custom of hugging.
 	SCENE 1 cont'd	The Kazunkians find Susan setting up a game and are hesitant to join, believing they won't be able to because they're so different. Susan tells them everyone is welcome and starts a game of "One of These Things." The basketball doesn't belong because it's not a piece of clothing, though the aliens believe they all belong (on their planet, all the items make them sneeze).
 	SCENE 1 cont'd	The aliens try to return home, but find their rocket has gone missing! Oscar informs them that the trash collector took it away and teaches them a new Earth word - "Scram!" They try to think of a way back home and realize Big Bird kind of resembles a rocket. They pretend he is one and everyone comes by to count down the launch and bid them a safe journey back to the planet Kazunk.
 	Cartoon 	Flash Gizmo, Space CadetHere and there
 	Muppets 	Telly sings "My Outer Space Friend" as he gazes out his bedroom window, musing about space travel and his "outer-space friend." (re-recorded music track)
 	Muppets 	The Number of the Day: 9Nine nifty bats, dressed to the nines, fly in after 9 is announced to be the number of the day, and The Count counts them.
 	Cartoon 	Suzie Kabloozie: Judge #9
 	Film 	Milo Counting #9
 	Cartoon 	Bud the Bird flies above and below in a bumper car.Artist: Lisa Crafts
 	SCENE 2 	Gabi and the kids play a game where they pretend to be things that fly. A fly (Kevin Clash) appears and requests they pretend to fly like a fly.
 	Animation 	Amelia likes to pretend she can fly.
 	Muppets 	Journey to Ernie: BeachBig Bird searches for Ernie at the beach.
 	Muppets 	Ernie and Aaron Neville sing "I Don't Want to Live on the Moon."
 	Muppets 	Global GroverGrover travels to Mongolia to watch the traditional Mongolian bowl dance. His friend Shali goes to a school to learn how to learn the difficult skill. Then, Grover performs his own version.
 	Cartoon 	Global ThingyNo one will play with Alien Thingy until he gets their ball down from the tree.
 	Muppets 	The Letter of the Day: BCookie Monster and his mother talk about the letter B. Cookie's mother tries to get her son not to eat it, but gives into temptation. ("What the hey? KOWABUNGA!")
 	Animation 	Letter Garden: B
 	Muppets 	A farmer wishes he were a letter of the alphabet, and sings "If I Were the Letter B" in parody of "If I Were a Rich Man" from Fiddler on the Roof.
 	Animation 	The word BUS is displayed, followed by a graphic of a school bus leaving.
 	Muppets 	The Spanish Word of the Day: adiósRosita says adiós (goodbye) to the word and to the viewer.
 	Muppets 	Elmo's World: Weather
 	SCENE 3 	Elmo and Zoe hop aboard Big Bird and get ready for their trip home as Big Bird announces the sponsors. Then, they blast off home as the sponsors blast off with them.
==Notes==
*Herry Monster makes a speaking cameo during the first scene, reading a book at 123 Sesame Street and saying "Hi" to Big Bird as he walks by him.
*Matt Vogel substitutes as puppeteer for Big Bird in the scene at the Mail It Shop and the closing scene (with Caroll Spinney still providing the voice).
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Category:Space
Category:Sesame Street Episode Season 34