Gotcha!
Season 44
| Category | Details |
| Title | Gotcha! |
| Season & Episode | Season 44, Episode 4412 |
| Main Muppets | Telly, Oscar the Grouch, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird |
| Human Guest(s) | Mando, Chris |
| Special Guest(s) | Tom Bergeron (Johnny Gotcha), Cobie Smulders |
| Letter of the Day | E |
| Number of the Day | 12 |
| Theme | Manners, courtesy, and the "Waiting Game." |
| Air Date | November 7, 2013 |
Parent's Guide
Baby Bear and Curly Bear use napkins during their meal. They ask politely for items. They don't know a TV show is filming them. Character is what a child does when no one's watching. Remember to practice little habits, like saying "please." You're helping your child learn to internalize these behaviors. They'll pick up good manners naturally. They're not about getting a reward for a performance.
Oscar the Grouch is all about being rude. He accidentally uses manners at Hoopers Store. These habits are a big part of the neighborhood culture. The environment matters. Kids who grow up in kind environments tend to take on those qualities. Social osmosis works. Even grumpy kids find it easier to be polite when it's the standard procedure at home.
Abby brings her hero, Super Fairy, into the classroom. She finds out that Super Fairy is a bit full of herself. The hero gets in the friends' way. Eventually, Super Fairy learns to be a helpful participant. This story looks at how people interact socially. Kids often want to be the star of the playground. Having talent doesn't mean you can be rude. True friendship is about helping others out. Ask your child if they'd prefer a famous playmate or someone who's helpful.
Cookie Monster has a hard time during the musical part. He's got to resist the urge to eat a cookie just to win a game. This targets executive function and impulse control. I remember waiting by the window for an hour to see the mail truck arrive. Patience is a muscle that needs exercise. Try setting some small waiting goals for yourself at home. Just remember to wait for everyone to sit down before you start eating. It's important to acknowledge the struggle. It's important to validate frustration and encourage patience, as this can help build emotional stamina.
Lady Schmanthum wants to be upside down in the Upside Downton Abbey bit. She says this is how things are done. The position is a bit of a mess. She finally agrees to change her mind. It's a humorous take on cognitive flexibility. Kids develop habits even if they're not effective. Use this metaphor when your child is feeling frustrated. Ask them if they're seeing the problem the wrong way. Encourage them to be open to new solutions.
What's the Word on the Street?: We see the word "Courteous" in the section.
Street Scenes: Tom Bergeron appears as Johnny Gotcha. He says he put hidden cameras on Sesame Street. Its purpose is to secretly record bad manners. Images of Curly Bear - Baby Bear and Abby Cadabby - Big Bird, respectively, are watched. But no bad manners can be found in the images. Johnny Gotcha leaves the street.
Celebrity: Cobie Smulders visits Sesame Street. She is an actress. Cobie Smulders talks to Grover about courteous.
Animation/ Cartoon: ABC Space Song / The video of the two girls with the letter e.
Muppets: There is a Waiting Game arranged by Guy Smiley. Cookie Monster is trying to win this game.
Cartoon: We witness a girl learning to be patient.
Animation: Pinball Number Count 12
Cookie's Crumby Pictures The Biscotti Kid: Cookie Monster plays the character "Cookie-san" who wants to learn the art of Biscotti Karate from Mr. MiCookie. But Cookie-san has a hard time focusing because he's focusing his attention on the cookie belt. This segment is an adaptation of The Karate Kid and first aired in Sesame Street Episode 4405.
Muppets: Murray and Ovejita want to measure a large sandwich. But they have no material to measure.
Upside Downton Abbey: We watch the funny adventures of Farson and Lady Schmanthum in a world turned upside down.
Elmo the Musical Detective the Musical: Sesame Street Episode 4412 continues with Elmo's musical. The name of this segment: Detective the Musical. In this episode Elmo dreams himself as a detective, he has a great dream world and we see him in various characters. Detective Elmo searches for a cube that causing people to sneeze. There are five songs that are sung in this episode. The name of the songs are "Sneeze Sneeze," "The Magnifying Glass Song," "Everybody Needs a Cube"
Sponsors: Murray announces the episode's sponsors: the number 12 and the letter e. So the Sesame Street Episode 4412 ends.
