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Bear In The Big Blue House - Season 4

Welcome To Woodland Valley, Part 1
Episode 92

Original Airdate: September 9, 2002
DVD Release: None
Theme: Community

Description: In the first part of "Welcome to Woodland Valley," viewers learn that a tragic event has happened in Woodland Valley --- a tree has fallen and ruined part of the village library. Everyone's upset about it, but the entire Woodland Valley community is pulling together to help out. When the kids of the Big Blue House, including Harry, find out, they decide to help in their own way. Viewers explore more of Woodland Valley than they've ever seen before, visiting the library, the post office, the general store and the mouse school that Tutter will be attending, among other locations.

Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell), Eric Jacobson (Harry), Dave Goelz (Jack)

Songs:
1. That's Why I Love Woodland Valley - Doc Hogg, Bear, Tutter, Ojo, Pip, Pop and Harry
2. No Harm - Bear and Ojo [Playhouse Disney 2]

Shadow: None

Notes: A new theme song premieres in this episode, "Welcome to Woodland Valley". This theme will be used throughout the remainder of the show's run this season.

Part one and part two originally aired as one hour-long episode (just like the premiere of "A Beary Bear Christmas"). It would be seperated into two episodes for the half-hour repeats which is the reason there is not a "Goodbye Song" in part one.

Doc Hogg insists on dropping what he's doing to catch a showing of Ben Hare at the theater. This is, of course, a reference to the classic film Ben-Hur.

Doc Hogg sings that "They say the city never sleeps / Except of course at night." Many towns, including most noteably New York, have been touted as "The City That Never Sleeps."

Welcome To Woodland Valley, Part 2
Episode 93

Original Airdate: September 9, 2002
DVD Release: None
Theme: Together

Description: In the second half of the two part special, the plans are coming together for a potluck dinner Bear is holding. Everyone will get together at the Big Blue House, eat good food and talk about solutions to fix up the library. The kids are hard at work collecting books to restore the library's collection. And Doc Hogg is getting down to business as to just what to do about the tree currently occupying a large portion of the library. He wants to remove it, chop it up and use it for firewood to heat all of Woodland Valley, but Ojo makes a discovery that changes the plan.

Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell), Gilbert Gottfried (Possum), Eric Jacobson (Harry), Brad Garrett (Possum)

Songs:

1. Good Morning - Ray and Bear [Same song as in episode xx]
2. Everything's Great About the Library - Tutter, Pip, Pop, Treelo and Harry
3. Woodland Valley Cha Cha - Bear, Tutter, Ojo, Pip, Pop and The Woodland Valley Residents [Playhouse Disney 2]

Shadow: Hungry villagers must work together.

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Step By Step
Episode 94

Original Airdate: September 16, 2002
DVD Release: None
Theme: Getting ready for school

Description: Tutter is getting ready to start going to Mouse School. His teacher, Miss Maxwell, is coming to visit him at the Big Blue House. Tutter is excited about the visit, but worries over things like what tie he should wear and how he should introduce himself. Then, Ojo, Pip and Pop tell him that he'll have to know a lot to go to school, and he begins to worry that he's just not ready. As he frets, Treelo helps Bear to make a cake. And when they all pay a visit to the General Store, Pip and Pop note the training wheels on Ojo's bike. Worried they make her seem like a little bear, she borrows Bear's wrench to remove them.

Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell)

Songs:

Step By Step - Miss Maxwell, Tutter and Bear

Shadow: None

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First Day At Mouse School
Episode 95

Original Airdate: September 17, 2002
DVD Release: None
Theme: First day of school

Description: It's finally Tutter's very first day at Mouse School. He's really excited and happily shows off his bookbag and other school supplies to the other kids in the Big Blue House. Meanwhile, Bear and Doc Hogg share a cry over how much he's growing up. But when it comes time to go to school, Tutter is scared that he won't fit in. Bear agreees to accompany him and wait outside the school, until he's comfortable with being there without him.

Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell)

Songs:

First Time For Everything - Bear

Shadow: None

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Rockin' Rocko
Episode 96

Original Airdate: September 20, 2002
DVD Release: None
Theme: Play

Description: Pip and Pop are eager to introduce Bear and everyone at the Big Blue House to Rocko --- an old friend of theirs that they haven't seen in a long time. On the way to pick him up, they describe him to Bear as being a bit shy, so it comes as a big surprise when the Rocko they meet up with turns out to be full of energy --- singing and dancing and raring to go. Indeed, it seems like Rocko's going to be a lot of fun at first, but then he starts trying to play games that everyone's uncomfortable with and behaving rudely. Suddenly, nobody wants to play with Rocko, but Bear wonders if Rocko is hiding something behind his "cool" personality.

Additional Characters: Rocko (Unknown)

Songs:

1. Rocko Rocks - Rocko, Pip and Pop
2. Hare - The Bunnies with Treelo, Tutter, Rocko, Ojo, Pip and Pop
3. What A Good Friend You Could Be - Rocko, Bear, Pip, Pop, Tutter, Ojo and Treelo

Shadow: None

Notes: When telling Bear about the movie "Hare," Lois actually tells him that Roger Ebert says that it captures an important moment in bunny culture and goes on to say that he gives it a "great big wing up." Roger Ebert is an actual film critic who is known for rating movies using either thumbs-up or thumbs-down. He worked with Gene Siskel before his passing and now works with Richard Roeper.

The name of the game that Rocko suggests in this episode, "William, Don't Tell" is a reference to the Swiss hero William Tell who was the reference for the famous "William Tell Overture." The title of the movie that Bear takes the gang to see in this episode, Hare, is a spoof on the title of the hit Broadway musical, Hair.

When Harry Met Hallie
Episode 97

Original Airdate: November 4, 2002
DVD Release: None
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Description: Harry visits the Big Blue House with big news --- his Mama has laid an egg and it's going to hatching really soon! Everyone in the Big Blue House is excited about the hatching. They pay Mama Duck a visit, but then return to the Big Blue House to give her some peace. Harry is excited at first to be a big brother, but doubt begins to creep in when the kids at the Big Blue House tell him some of the things they've heard about babies. It starts to seem like there isn't going to be any time for him. He recalls their predictions as Doc Hogg unconsciously talks him out of his favorite toy and Treelo draws a picture --- not for him, but for the baby.

Additional Characters: Harry (Eric Jacobson), Moma Duck (Unknown), Hallie (Unknown), Jeremiah (), Etta, Otto, Lois, Doc Hogg

Songs:

1. Lucky Day, Ducky Today - Bear, Harry, Pip, Pop, Tutter, Ojo, Treelo, Jeremiah, Etta, Otto, Lois, Doc Hogg
2. Someone To Look Up To You - Mama Duck and Harry

Shadow: None

Notes: The tittle of this episode references the film When Harry Met Sally.

Harry's favorite toy, Swany, performs a tune with lyrics that are a riff off of the Irish folk tune "Danny Boy."

Show and Tell
Episode 98

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Description: Ojo is in a hurry for Tutter to get home from Mouse School so that they can play their favorite game, Cave Explorers. Bear goes to pick Tutter up and finds out that Tutter has an assignment --- everyone at Mouse School is to give a show-and-tell of their favorite thing on Monday. Tutter considers it a big responsibility and is eager to get started, even though Bear notes that he has all weekend to work on it. Tutter gets so caught up in the project that he tells Ojo he doesn't have time to play cave explorers. Ojo becomes upset and feels that all Tutter ever talks about anymore is school. Meanwhile, Bear plans for a relaxing day at the Big Blue House, but is distracted by a leaky faucet.

Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell)

Songs:

1. My Favorite Stuff - Tutter and Bear
2. My Favorite Stuff (Reprise) - Tutter with Ojo, Treelo, Pip, Pop and Bear

Shadow: None

Notes: Watch Bear's reactions during Tutter's over-the-top song about his favorite stuff. At various points, he cleans out his ear and gives odd looks.

Miss Maxwell helps Bear out with his leaky faucet problem. She reveals that the faucet at the Big Blue House simply had a worn-out washer.

Tutter Gathers Some Moss
Episode 99

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Additional Characters: Moss (),

Songs:

With A Friend Like Moss (Tutter, Ojo, Pip, Pop and Treelo)

Shadow: None

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History Herstory Bearstory
Episode 100

Original Airdate: September 23, 2002
DVD Release: None
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1. The Myster of History - Bear, Ojo and Tutter
2. The Myster of History (Reprise) - Bear, Ojo, Tutter, Pip, Pop, Treelo and Jeremiah

Shadow: None

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At The Old Bear Game
Episode 101

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Description: Pip and Pop absolutely love baseball. They collect baseball cards and are especially obsessive in their interest in Ferret Jeeter --- their baseball idol who they believe to be capable of any sort of amazing feat you could possibly think of. They declare Ferret Jeeter to be their hero and take little notice of Bear's trying to tell them that he knows Ferret Jeeter --- after all, everyone knows Ferret Jeeter. But it turns out that Bear really does know him personally --- he and Ferret were classmates (and teammates) at Hazelnut High. Bear invites Ferret over to the Big Blue House, where he teaches the gang some things they never knew about Bear.

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Songs:

1. He Can Do It All - Pip and Pop
2. Oh, What a Game -

Shadow: None

Notes: The name of Pip and Pops' baseball hero, Ferret Jeeter, is a play on the name of the New York Yankee star Derek Jeter.

Bear gives his collection of baseball cards to Pip and Pop. Included in the album are cards of a few more players with spoof names --- Joe Dimagpie, Willie Neighs and Jackie Robinsegg, which, respectively, are plays on the names of baseball greats Joe Dimaggio, Willie Mays and Jackie Robinson.

Noel McNeal, the voice of Bear, is the writer for this episode.

The Amazing Skippy
Episode 102

Original Airdate: October 7, 2002
DVD Release: None
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Description: Treelo invites his squirrel friend Skippy for a visit to the Big Blue House and the kids are all excited to meet him. They are all surprised to learn that Skippy is blind and have a lot of questions for Bear while Treelo takes Skippy on a tour. They learn from Bear that Skippy has a disability, but isn't sick and that he likes to do many of the same things they do. As Skippy joins the kids during the day, they begin to wonder if he has special powers. He seems to know things that he seemingly couldn't know without some sort of special power. Skippy, however, teaches them that there's a lot one can tell simply by using all one's senses.

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Songs:

1.What's That Smell? - Bear [from "Songs from Bear in the Big Blue House"]
2. Oh, What a World It Can Be -

Shadow: None

Notes: When everyone's wondering what's playing at the theater, Ojo suggests Take the Bunny and Run, a Woodsy Allen film. This is a riff on the Woody Allen film titled Take the Money and Run.

The closing credits of this episode include the following note: "With special thanks to The American Council of the Blind for their generous participation.

Let's Hit the Road
Episode 103

Original Airdate: September 20, 2002
DVD Release: None
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Description: At Mouse School, Miss Maxwell announces a field trip and gives all the mice a permission slip for their parent or guardian to sign. Tutter is excited about the trip at first and eagerly tells the kids at the Big Blue House about it when he gets there. When he tells them that Miss Maxwell said the location would be a surprise, Pip and Pop figure that the trip must be to a field. The kids think about all of the fun things they could do on a trip around the world. Tutter, however, becomes very worried that he's going to be stranded in the middle of nowhere. He hides his permission slip from Bear and later decides to fake being sick. Meanwhile, Ojo plans a big trip on her bike. She plots out her course, but finds that sometimes you need a guide, such as a responsible adult, to help out. When Miss Maxwell hears that Tutter is worried about the trip, she provides him with some reassuring, but also a bit surprising news.

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The Wide, Wide World -

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Episode 104

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Appreciation Day
Episode 105

Original Airdate: June 7, 2003
DVD Release: None
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Description: It's an ordinary day at the Big Blue House, but Bear decides to check his calendar, wondering if there's anything special coming. He checks his calendar and finds that tomorrow is Teacher Appreciation Day. Wondering if Tutter and the other mice at mouse school know, he decides to tell them before soccer practice. It turns out when he arrives that the mice were just in the middle of talking about how much they like Miss Maxwell. Bear decides to split them all into teams of two and partners Tutter with Lily to make Miss Maxwell a gift. Tutter's not too sure about the arrangment at first, worrying that the shy and quiet Lily won't be very good at helping him to make Miss Maxwell a gift. Bear, however, persuades Tutter to give Lily a chance and things start coming together nicely. They write a poem for Miss Maxwell. There's another special appreciation surprise later on. In the Shadow segment, Shadow retells Aesop's Fable 'The Lion and the Mouse'.

Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell)

Songs:

Appreciate -

Shadow: Bumble Bees

Notes: According to Bear's calendar, Teacher Appreciation Day falls on May 7 on a Tuesday. According to the National Education Association, National Teacher Day happens every year on the first Tuesday of May and has since 1985.

Shadow sings for both Bear and Tutter.

Show Your Stuff
Episode 106

Original Airdate: October 27, 2003
DVD Release: None
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Description: One weekend, Bear decides to start hobby --- "whittlin'." He gets a block of wood and an instructon book, but finds that his early efforts don't look much like the duck in the book. He determines, however, to keep trying. Meanwhile, the kids in the Big Blue House are exploring talents of their own. Ojo continues working on her bike-riding, while Pip and Pop have developed a synchronized-swimming routine. Treelo searches all over for his talent. Tutter, however, experiences a lack of confidence when he learns how great Rita is at kicking the ball in soccer. He tells Bear that he's quitting the team.

Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell)

Songs:

Do Your Thing -

Shadow: None

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Episode 107

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A Trip To The General Store
Episode 108

Original Airdate: October 20, 2003
DVD Release: None
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Description: On a nice day, Bear decides to make a trip to the general store to pick up some things he needs. Hearing that he's going to the store, everyone in the Big Blue House asks if they can come too, and Bear agrees. They ask him just how the whole process of buying things and getting money works, so he tells them all about how to earn money and how clams are used as currency in Woodland Valley. Bear wants to get going to the store, but instead they all split up to find ways to earn money. Finally, they all get going to the store. But something happens at the store that teaches them another lesson entirely. Also, Bear spends some time with Shadow at the store, and she tells him a story about a turtle who saved money.

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Songs:

General Store - Jeremiah,

Shadow: None

Notes: Jeremiah Tortoise is the sole proprietor of the Woodland Valley General Store.

Two rabbit characters are introduced in this episode --- a little boy named Billy and his mother Bonnie. Their home was flooded in the storm that wrecked the library in "Welcome to Woodland Valley."

To make money, Ojo, Treelo and Tutter create a lemonade stand. Sales are slow, but they sell Bear cookies and lemonade for a total of four clams. The lemonade was made from salt instead of sugar and Bear gets a horrified look on his face after he gulps down an entire pitcher full. Pip and Pop make money by gathering clams, which they sell to Lois, who says that she'll make jewelry out of them. They receive two Woodland Valley clams for their sale.

The Great Bandini
Episode 109

Original Airdate: November 3, 2003
DVD Release: None
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Description: Bear and our friends from the Big Blue House are on their way to attend a performance of the famous musician, the Great Bandini. All of them are in awe of the Bandini's skill and on their way, they meet somebody headed to the concert --- Edwina Badger. Edwina Badger helps them all to see the musical talents that they also possess. They learn that there are all sorts of ways to make music and that the voice can be a powerful instrument.

Additional Characters: Whoopi Goldberg (Edwina Badger / The Great Bandini)

Songs:

1. Pig in the Poke Polka - Doc Hogg
2. Otter Love -
3 . The Grandma Mambo -
4 . Music All Around -
5 . Music All Around (Reprise) -

Shadow: None

Notes: Doc Hogg wears an "I Heart Bandini" shirt, which he says he got at Woodystock back in '69. This is, of course, a reference to the famous Woodstock concert.

At one point while on their way to the library, Bear and the gang stop by a signpost. The signpost has arrows labeled with the following: Shah Shalla (left), Brigadoon (right), Camelot (left), Library (right), Woodland Valley (right), Shangra-La (right), Xanadu (left), Sequoia City (right), Never Never Land (left).

The View From You
Episode 110

Original Airdate: April 24, 2006
DVD Release: None
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Description: At Mouse School, Miss Maxwell shows the mice a fruit bowl and asks some of them to tell her what they see. She explains the idea of point of view and assigns everyone a project to demonstrate their point of view to the class. Tutter struggles with the assignment --- as far as he's concerned, he sees things from a "boring old Tutter point of view," and not any differently than anyone else. After hearing about the assignment, Treelo paints some paintings to show his point of view. Meanwhile, Tutter finds a camera his Grandma Flutter gave him and decides to make a film called Mouse on Mars --- but not only does he not know much about Mars, it doesn't really represent his point of view. He joins Bear in listening to a Shadow story about the point of view of a duck and a ladybug. Afterwards, Treelo's paintings provide inspiration.

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Songs:

"It All Depends Upon Your Point of View"

Shadow: None

Notes: This is the first of a set of eight episodes shown from April 24-28, 2006. These episodes were produced for the fourth season, but are not airing on Playhouse Disney until now, well over two years after new episodes of the show originally stopped airing. It was long rumored that these episodes may eventually appear, as there were gaps in the known production numbers. These episodes have previously appeared in some foreign markets.

Big Blue Home Of The Brave
Episode 111

Original Airdate: October 28, 2002
DVD Release: None
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Description: When Miss Maxwell notices Tutter's enthusiasm for singing the Woodland Valley Mouse School Song, she asks him to sing the Emmentaler Solo in the upcoming recital. Tutter is nervous at first, but the other mice express their approval of the idea and he agrees. Later, his doubts resurface when practicing at the Big Blue House, but his friends offer him reassurance. Bear discusses the idea of bravery and notes that being brave often sometimes means simply trying something new. For example, as Ojo's skill on her bike continues to improve, she once again decides to try taking off her training wheels. In the Shadow segment, viewers learn about a flounder who decided to become a cowboy.

Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell)

Songs:

1. Woodland Valley Mouse School Song - Tutter and The Mice with Miss Maxwell
2. You're Braver Than You Know -
3. Emmentaler - Tutter and The Mice

Shadow: None

Notes: This episode usually appears in online listings as "Blue Home of the Brave," but the title shown at the beginning of the episode is "Big Blue Home of the Brave."

The closing credits state "This episode is dedicated to Dean Brent McCune Jr."

Ojo has Bear remove the training wheels from her bike in this episode and this time is able to ride without them. She first tried riding without them in "Step By Step," but decided she wasn't ready.

Great Ball of Firefighters
Episode 112

Original Airdate: April 25, 2006
DVD Release: None
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Episode 113

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A Strange Bird
Episode 114

Original Airdate: October 6, 2003
DVD Release: None
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Description: One morning, Bear decides to visit the post office, knowing that Jeremiah can be slow in delivering the mail and wondering if anything's come. At the post office, he finds a two-week old postcard that reveals that a penguin named Puck from the South Pole is paying a visit to the Big Blue House --- today! Bear hurries home to greet Puck. Everyone there is eager to meet him, but the kids begin to worry when they find his food tastes and his behaviors somewhat odd. They try to play with him, but worry that they just don't understand him. Meanwhile, Tutter learns all about diversity at Mouse School.

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Songs:

It Takes All Kinds - Miss Maxwell, Tutter and The Mice [Playhouse Disney 2]

Shadow: None

Notes: The kids of the Big Blue House play the song "I Only Have Ice for You" for Puck. The title of this song is a spoof on the classic lounge song "I Only Have Eyes for You," as performed by Frank Sinatra.

Volunteers of Woodland Valley
Episode 115

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Description: Ojo, Tutter, Treelo, Pip and Pop temporarily take over Bear's volunteer work after he suffers a skateboarding injury.

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	Bear In The Big Blue House - Season 4 Welcome To Woodland Valley, Part 1 Episode 92 Original Airdate: September 9, 2002 DVD Release: None Theme: Community Description: In the first part of "Welcome to Woodland Valley," viewers learn that a tragic event has happened in Woodland Valley --- a tree has fallen and ruined part of the village library. Everyone's upset about it, but the entire Woodland Valley community is pulling together to help out. When the kids of the Big Blue House, including Harry, find out, they decide to help in their own way. Viewers explore more of Woodland Valley than they've ever seen before, visiting the library, the post office, the general store and the mouse school that Tutter will be attending, among other locations. Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell), Eric Jacobson (Harry), Dave Goelz (Jack) Songs: 1. That's Why I Love Woodland Valley - Doc Hogg, Bear, Tutter, Ojo, Pip, Pop and Harry 2. No Harm - Bear and Ojo [Playhouse Disney 2] Shadow: None Notes: A new theme song premieres in this episode, "Welcome to Woodland Valley". This theme will be used throughout the remainder of the show's run this season. Part one and part two originally aired as one hour-long episode (just like the premiere of "A Beary Bear Christmas"). It would be seperated into two episodes for the half-hour repeats which is the reason there is not a "Goodbye Song" in part one. Doc Hogg insists on dropping what he's doing to catch a showing of Ben Hare at the theater. This is, of course, a reference to the classic film Ben-Hur. Doc Hogg sings that "They say the city never sleeps / Except of course at night." Many towns, including most noteably New York, have been touted as "The City That Never Sleeps." Welcome To Woodland Valley, Part 2 Episode 93 Original Airdate: September 9, 2002 DVD Release: None Theme: Together Description: In the second half of the two part special, the plans are coming together for a potluck dinner Bear is holding. Everyone will get together at the Big Blue House, eat good food and talk about solutions to fix up the library. The kids are hard at work collecting books to restore the library's collection. And Doc Hogg is getting down to business as to just what to do about the tree currently occupying a large portion of the library. He wants to remove it, chop it up and use it for firewood to heat all of Woodland Valley, but Ojo makes a discovery that changes the plan. Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell), Gilbert Gottfried (Possum), Eric Jacobson (Harry), Brad Garrett (Possum) Songs: 1. Good Morning - Ray and Bear [Same song as in episode xx] 2. Everything's Great About the Library - Tutter, Pip, Pop, Treelo and Harry 3. Woodland Valley Cha Cha - Bear, Tutter, Ojo, Pip, Pop and The Woodland Valley Residents [Playhouse Disney 2] Shadow: Hungry villagers must work together. Notes: Step By Step Episode 94 Original Airdate: September 16, 2002 DVD Release: None Theme: Getting ready for school Description: Tutter is getting ready to start going to Mouse School. His teacher, Miss Maxwell, is coming to visit him at the Big Blue House. Tutter is excited about the visit, but worries over things like what tie he should wear and how he should introduce himself. Then, Ojo, Pip and Pop tell him that he'll have to know a lot to go to school, and he begins to worry that he's just not ready. As he frets, Treelo helps Bear to make a cake. And when they all pay a visit to the General Store, Pip and Pop note the training wheels on Ojo's bike. Worried they make her seem like a little bear, she borrows Bear's wrench to remove them. Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell) Songs: Step By Step - Miss Maxwell, Tutter and Bear Shadow: None Notes: First Day At Mouse School Episode 95 Original Airdate: September 17, 2002 DVD Release: None Theme: First day of school Description: It's finally Tutter's very first day at Mouse School. He's really excited and happily shows off his bookbag and other school supplies to the other kids in the Big Blue House. Meanwhile, Bear and Doc Hogg share a cry over how much he's growing up. But when it comes time to go to school, Tutter is scared that he won't fit in. Bear agreees to accompany him and wait outside the school, until he's comfortable with being there without him. Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell) Songs: First Time For Everything - Bear Shadow: None Notes: Rockin' Rocko Episode 96 Original Airdate: September 20, 2002 DVD Release: None Theme: Play Description: Pip and Pop are eager to introduce Bear and everyone at the Big Blue House to Rocko --- an old friend of theirs that they haven't seen in a long time. On the way to pick him up, they describe him to Bear as being a bit shy, so it comes as a big surprise when the Rocko they meet up with turns out to be full of energy --- singing and dancing and raring to go. Indeed, it seems like Rocko's going to be a lot of fun at first, but then he starts trying to play games that everyone's uncomfortable with and behaving rudely. Suddenly, nobody wants to play with Rocko, but Bear wonders if Rocko is hiding something behind his "cool" personality. Additional Characters: Rocko (Unknown) Songs: 1. Rocko Rocks - Rocko, Pip and Pop 2. Hare - The Bunnies with Treelo, Tutter, Rocko, Ojo, Pip and Pop 3. What A Good Friend You Could Be - Rocko, Bear, Pip, Pop, Tutter, Ojo and Treelo Shadow: None Notes: When telling Bear about the movie "Hare," Lois actually tells him that Roger Ebert says that it captures an important moment in bunny culture and goes on to say that he gives it a "great big wing up." Roger Ebert is an actual film critic who is known for rating movies using either thumbs-up or thumbs-down. He worked with Gene Siskel before his passing and now works with Richard Roeper. The name of the game that Rocko suggests in this episode, "William, Don't Tell" is a reference to the Swiss hero William Tell who was the reference for the famous "William Tell Overture." The title of the movie that Bear takes the gang to see in this episode, Hare, is a spoof on the title of the hit Broadway musical, Hair. When Harry Met Hallie Episode 97 Original Airdate: November 4, 2002 DVD Release: None Theme: Description: Harry visits the Big Blue House with big news --- his Mama has laid an egg and it's going to hatching really soon! Everyone in the Big Blue House is excited about the hatching. They pay Mama Duck a visit, but then return to the Big Blue House to give her some peace. Harry is excited at first to be a big brother, but doubt begins to creep in when the kids at the Big Blue House tell him some of the things they've heard about babies. It starts to seem like there isn't going to be any time for him. He recalls their predictions as Doc Hogg unconsciously talks him out of his favorite toy and Treelo draws a picture --- not for him, but for the baby. Additional Characters: Harry (Eric Jacobson), Moma Duck (Unknown), Hallie (Unknown), Jeremiah (), Etta, Otto, Lois, Doc Hogg Songs: 1. Lucky Day, Ducky Today - Bear, Harry, Pip, Pop, Tutter, Ojo, Treelo, Jeremiah, Etta, Otto, Lois, Doc Hogg 2. Someone To Look Up To You - Mama Duck and Harry Shadow: None Notes: The tittle of this episode references the film When Harry Met Sally. Harry's favorite toy, Swany, performs a tune with lyrics that are a riff off of the Irish folk tune "Danny Boy." Show and Tell Episode 98 Original Airdate: DVD Release: None Theme: Description: Ojo is in a hurry for Tutter to get home from Mouse School so that they can play their favorite game, Cave Explorers. Bear goes to pick Tutter up and finds out that Tutter has an assignment --- everyone at Mouse School is to give a show-and-tell of their favorite thing on Monday. Tutter considers it a big responsibility and is eager to get started, even though Bear notes that he has all weekend to work on it. Tutter gets so caught up in the project that he tells Ojo he doesn't have time to play cave explorers. Ojo becomes upset and feels that all Tutter ever talks about anymore is school. Meanwhile, Bear plans for a relaxing day at the Big Blue House, but is distracted by a leaky faucet. Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell) Songs: 1. My Favorite Stuff - Tutter and Bear 2. My Favorite Stuff (Reprise) - Tutter with Ojo, Treelo, Pip, Pop and Bear Shadow: None Notes: Watch Bear's reactions during Tutter's over-the-top song about his favorite stuff. At various points, he cleans out his ear and gives odd looks. Miss Maxwell helps Bear out with his leaky faucet problem. She reveals that the faucet at the Big Blue House simply had a worn-out washer. Tutter Gathers Some Moss Episode 99 Original Airdate: DVD Release: None Theme: Description: Need description Additional Characters: Moss (), Songs: With A Friend Like Moss (Tutter, Ojo, Pip, Pop and Treelo) Shadow: None Notes: History Herstory Bearstory Episode 100 Original Airdate: September 23, 2002 DVD Release: None Theme: Description: Additional Characters: Songs: 1. The Myster of History - Bear, Ojo and Tutter 2. The Myster of History (Reprise) - Bear, Ojo, Tutter, Pip, Pop, Treelo and Jeremiah Shadow: None Notes: At The Old Bear Game Episode 101 Original Airdate: DVD Release: None Theme: Description: Pip and Pop absolutely love baseball. They collect baseball cards and are especially obsessive in their interest in Ferret Jeeter --- their baseball idol who they believe to be capable of any sort of amazing feat you could possibly think of. They declare Ferret Jeeter to be their hero and take little notice of Bear's trying to tell them that he knows Ferret Jeeter --- after all, everyone knows Ferret Jeeter. But it turns out that Bear really does know him personally --- he and Ferret were classmates (and teammates) at Hazelnut High. Bear invites Ferret over to the Big Blue House, where he teaches the gang some things they never knew about Bear. Additional Characters: Songs: 1. He Can Do It All - Pip and Pop 2. Oh, What a Game - Shadow: None Notes: The name of Pip and Pops' baseball hero, Ferret Jeeter, is a play on the name of the New York Yankee star Derek Jeter. Bear gives his collection of baseball cards to Pip and Pop. Included in the album are cards of a few more players with spoof names --- Joe Dimagpie, Willie Neighs and Jackie Robinsegg, which, respectively, are plays on the names of baseball greats Joe Dimaggio, Willie Mays and Jackie Robinson. Noel McNeal, the voice of Bear, is the writer for this episode. The Amazing Skippy Episode 102 Original Airdate: October 7, 2002 DVD Release: None Theme: Description: Treelo invites his squirrel friend Skippy for a visit to the Big Blue House and the kids are all excited to meet him. They are all surprised to learn that Skippy is blind and have a lot of questions for Bear while Treelo takes Skippy on a tour. They learn from Bear that Skippy has a disability, but isn't sick and that he likes to do many of the same things they do. As Skippy joins the kids during the day, they begin to wonder if he has special powers. He seems to know things that he seemingly couldn't know without some sort of special power. Skippy, however, teaches them that there's a lot one can tell simply by using all one's senses. Additional Characters: Songs: 1.What's That Smell? - Bear [from "Songs from Bear in the Big Blue House"] 2. Oh, What a World It Can Be - Shadow: None Notes: When everyone's wondering what's playing at the theater, Ojo suggests Take the Bunny and Run, a Woodsy Allen film. This is a riff on the Woody Allen film titled Take the Money and Run. The closing credits of this episode include the following note: "With special thanks to The American Council of the Blind for their generous participation. Let's Hit the Road Episode 103 Original Airdate: September 20, 2002 DVD Release: None Theme: Description: At Mouse School, Miss Maxwell announces a field trip and gives all the mice a permission slip for their parent or guardian to sign. Tutter is excited about the trip at first and eagerly tells the kids at the Big Blue House about it when he gets there. When he tells them that Miss Maxwell said the location would be a surprise, Pip and Pop figure that the trip must be to a field. The kids think about all of the fun things they could do on a trip around the world. Tutter, however, becomes very worried that he's going to be stranded in the middle of nowhere. He hides his permission slip from Bear and later decides to fake being sick. Meanwhile, Ojo plans a big trip on her bike. She plots out her course, but finds that sometimes you need a guide, such as a responsible adult, to help out. When Miss Maxwell hears that Tutter is worried about the trip, she provides him with some reassuring, but also a bit surprising news. Additional Characters: Songs: The Wide, Wide World - Shadow: None Notes: Title Episode 104 Original Airdate: DVD Release: None Theme: Description: Additional Characters: Songs: Shadow: None Notes: Appreciation Day Episode 105 Original Airdate: June 7, 2003 DVD Release: None Theme: Description: It's an ordinary day at the Big Blue House, but Bear decides to check his calendar, wondering if there's anything special coming. He checks his calendar and finds that tomorrow is Teacher Appreciation Day. Wondering if Tutter and the other mice at mouse school know, he decides to tell them before soccer practice. It turns out when he arrives that the mice were just in the middle of talking about how much they like Miss Maxwell. Bear decides to split them all into teams of two and partners Tutter with Lily to make Miss Maxwell a gift. Tutter's not too sure about the arrangment at first, worrying that the shy and quiet Lily won't be very good at helping him to make Miss Maxwell a gift. Bear, however, persuades Tutter to give Lily a chance and things start coming together nicely. They write a poem for Miss Maxwell. There's another special appreciation surprise later on. In the Shadow segment, Shadow retells Aesop's Fable 'The Lion and the Mouse'. Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell) Songs: Appreciate - Shadow: Bumble Bees Notes: According to Bear's calendar, Teacher Appreciation Day falls on May 7 on a Tuesday. According to the National Education Association, National Teacher Day happens every year on the first Tuesday of May and has since 1985. Shadow sings for both Bear and Tutter. Show Your Stuff Episode 106 Original Airdate: October 27, 2003 DVD Release: None Theme: Description: One weekend, Bear decides to start hobby --- "whittlin'." He gets a block of wood and an instructon book, but finds that his early efforts don't look much like the duck in the book. He determines, however, to keep trying. Meanwhile, the kids in the Big Blue House are exploring talents of their own. Ojo continues working on her bike-riding, while Pip and Pop have developed a synchronized-swimming routine. Treelo searches all over for his talent. Tutter, however, experiences a lack of confidence when he learns how great Rita is at kicking the ball in soccer. He tells Bear that he's quitting the team. Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell) Songs: Do Your Thing - Shadow: None Notes: Title Episode 107 Original Airdate: DVD Release: None Theme: Description: Additional Characters: Songs: Shadow: None Notes: A Trip To The General Store Episode 108 Original Airdate: October 20, 2003 DVD Release: None Theme: Description: On a nice day, Bear decides to make a trip to the general store to pick up some things he needs. Hearing that he's going to the store, everyone in the Big Blue House asks if they can come too, and Bear agrees. They ask him just how the whole process of buying things and getting money works, so he tells them all about how to earn money and how clams are used as currency in Woodland Valley. Bear wants to get going to the store, but instead they all split up to find ways to earn money. Finally, they all get going to the store. But something happens at the store that teaches them another lesson entirely. Also, Bear spends some time with Shadow at the store, and she tells him a story about a turtle who saved money. Additional Characters: Songs: General Store - Jeremiah, Shadow: None Notes: Jeremiah Tortoise is the sole proprietor of the Woodland Valley General Store. Two rabbit characters are introduced in this episode --- a little boy named Billy and his mother Bonnie. Their home was flooded in the storm that wrecked the library in "Welcome to Woodland Valley." To make money, Ojo, Treelo and Tutter create a lemonade stand. Sales are slow, but they sell Bear cookies and lemonade for a total of four clams. The lemonade was made from salt instead of sugar and Bear gets a horrified look on his face after he gulps down an entire pitcher full. Pip and Pop make money by gathering clams, which they sell to Lois, who says that she'll make jewelry out of them. They receive two Woodland Valley clams for their sale. The Great Bandini Episode 109 Original Airdate: November 3, 2003 DVD Release: None Theme: Description: Bear and our friends from the Big Blue House are on their way to attend a performance of the famous musician, the Great Bandini. All of them are in awe of the Bandini's skill and on their way, they meet somebody headed to the concert --- Edwina Badger. Edwina Badger helps them all to see the musical talents that they also possess. They learn that there are all sorts of ways to make music and that the voice can be a powerful instrument. Additional Characters: Whoopi Goldberg (Edwina Badger / The Great Bandini) Songs: 1. Pig in the Poke Polka - Doc Hogg 2. Otter Love - 3 . The Grandma Mambo - 4 . Music All Around - 5 . Music All Around (Reprise) - Shadow: None Notes: Doc Hogg wears an "I Heart Bandini" shirt, which he says he got at Woodystock back in '69. This is, of course, a reference to the famous Woodstock concert. At one point while on their way to the library, Bear and the gang stop by a signpost. The signpost has arrows labeled with the following: Shah Shalla (left), Brigadoon (right), Camelot (left), Library (right), Woodland Valley (right), Shangra-La (right), Xanadu (left), Sequoia City (right), Never Never Land (left). The View From You Episode 110 Original Airdate: April 24, 2006 DVD Release: None Theme: Description: At Mouse School, Miss Maxwell shows the mice a fruit bowl and asks some of them to tell her what they see. She explains the idea of point of view and assigns everyone a project to demonstrate their point of view to the class. Tutter struggles with the assignment --- as far as he's concerned, he sees things from a "boring old Tutter point of view," and not any differently than anyone else. After hearing about the assignment, Treelo paints some paintings to show his point of view. Meanwhile, Tutter finds a camera his Grandma Flutter gave him and decides to make a film called Mouse on Mars --- but not only does he not know much about Mars, it doesn't really represent his point of view. He joins Bear in listening to a Shadow story about the point of view of a duck and a ladybug. Afterwards, Treelo's paintings provide inspiration. Additional Characters: Songs: "It All Depends Upon Your Point of View" Shadow: None Notes: This is the first of a set of eight episodes shown from April 24-28, 2006. These episodes were produced for the fourth season, but are not airing on Playhouse Disney until now, well over two years after new episodes of the show originally stopped airing. It was long rumored that these episodes may eventually appear, as there were gaps in the known production numbers. These episodes have previously appeared in some foreign markets. Big Blue Home Of The Brave Episode 111 Original Airdate: October 28, 2002 DVD Release: None Theme: Description: When Miss Maxwell notices Tutter's enthusiasm for singing the Woodland Valley Mouse School Song, she asks him to sing the Emmentaler Solo in the upcoming recital. Tutter is nervous at first, but the other mice express their approval of the idea and he agrees. Later, his doubts resurface when practicing at the Big Blue House, but his friends offer him reassurance. Bear discusses the idea of bravery and notes that being brave often sometimes means simply trying something new. For example, as Ojo's skill on her bike continues to improve, she once again decides to try taking off her training wheels. In the Shadow segment, viewers learn about a flounder who decided to become a cowboy. Additional Characters: Jennifer Barnhart (Miss Maxwell) Songs: 1. Woodland Valley Mouse School Song - Tutter and The Mice with Miss Maxwell 2. You're Braver Than You Know - 3. Emmentaler - Tutter and The Mice Shadow: None Notes: This episode usually appears in online listings as "Blue Home of the Brave," but the title shown at the beginning of the episode is "Big Blue Home of the Brave." The closing credits state "This episode is dedicated to Dean Brent McCune Jr." Ojo has Bear remove the training wheels from her bike in this episode and this time is able to ride without them. She first tried riding without them in "Step By Step," but decided she wasn't ready. Great Ball of Firefighters Episode 112 Original Airdate: April 25, 2006 DVD Release: None Theme: Description: Additional Characters: Songs: Shadow: None Notes: Title Episode 113 Original Airdate: DVD Release: None Theme: Description: Additional Characters: Songs: Shadow: None Notes: A Strange Bird Episode 114 Original Airdate: October 6, 2003 DVD Release: None Theme: Description: One morning, Bear decides to visit the post office, knowing that Jeremiah can be slow in delivering the mail and wondering if anything's come. At the post office, he finds a two-week old postcard that reveals that a penguin named Puck from the South Pole is paying a visit to the Big Blue House --- today! Bear hurries home to greet Puck. Everyone there is eager to meet him, but the kids begin to worry when they find his food tastes and his behaviors somewhat odd. They try to play with him, but worry that they just don't understand him. Meanwhile, Tutter learns all about diversity at Mouse School. Additional Characters: Songs: It Takes All Kinds - Miss Maxwell, Tutter and The Mice [Playhouse Disney 2] Shadow: None Notes: The kids of the Big Blue House play the song "I Only Have Ice for You" for Puck. The title of this song is a spoof on the classic lounge song "I Only Have Eyes for You," as performed by Frank Sinatra. Volunteers of Woodland Valley Episode 115 Original Airdate: DVD Release: None Theme: Description: Ojo, Tutter, Treelo, Pip and Pop temporarily take over Bear's volunteer work after he suffers a skateboarding injury. Additional Characters: Songs: Shadow: None Notes: Title Episode 116 Original Airdate: DVD Release: None Theme: Description: Additional Characters: Songs: Shadow: None Notes: Title Episode 117 Original Airdate: DVD Release: None Theme: Description: Additional Characters: Songs: Shadow: None Notes: Guide Written by Phillip Chapman
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