Big Bird and Snuffy have a play date. Their games involve Snufy blowing on things with his snuffle. Later, Elmo sleeps over at Big Bird's nest. Sesame Street is sponsored by the letters N and S and by the number 2.
Telly, struggling to improve his writing, is paid a visit from his Fairy Godmonster, who bequeaths him with a magic pencil, which gives him writing abilities he never thought he'd have. But how long will it last?
Sesame Street is paid a visit by Bob's brother, Minneapolis, an explorer and archaeologist, who is searching for the Golden Cabbage of Snuffertiti. He knows it is somewhere in a nearby cave, and the only cave around for miles is Snuffy's.
It's Luis's birthday, and Big Bird has a tie and poem for him. Maria helps him wrap them, but keeps having to start over because he keeps forgetting certain details. Later, Elmo gazes at the sky all day just to get a good look at the stars.
Telly plays in a box and does all sorts of different things alongside his pal, Elmo. Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson just can't seem to get good service at either Hooper's or Charlie's. And finally, Kermit presents the Amazing Mumford and his big/small trick.
Oscar's brother Ernest is coming to visit Sesame Street today. Oscar has prepared an unpleasant surprise for him by dressing in a tuxedo, decorating his can, and treating his brother like a gentleman. Ernest decides to return the favor
Today, a monster named Immy visits and creates imaginary scenarios for various activities she observes happening on the street. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters D and K and the number 6.
Bob is throwing a party, and Big Bird is all excited about it- until he learns it's for grownups only, so he's not invited. He thinks he's going to miss a lot of fun, and even Snuffy can't convince him that it's nothing a kid would enjoy.
Today, Telly has to get a furcut but he doesn't want to go for fear of missing his fur once it's cut off his head. Today's sponsors are the letters K and M and the number 6.
Today, Placido Flamingo presents an opera about animals, featuring Gladys the Cow, Hoots the Owl, Buster the Horse, Rudder Rabbit, and Bob, who reluctantly plays the role of a bumblebee.
At the request of the mayor, Mr. Handford is presenting an award to someone on the street, which he calls the "City Helper's Surprise Prize". Telly is burning with curiosity as to who it's for. Today's sponsors: A, J, and 16.
Gordon just misses the bus to a New York Knicks games, so Oscar and Grungetta take him in their Sloppy Jalopy. The problem is, they take him the long way, and not without a few stops. Today's sponsors: Q, T, and 13.