Ep 20. Tutter's Tiny Trip
- January 30, 1998
Bear in the Big Blue House season 2 episode 20, titled "Tutter's Tiny Trip", centers around the beloved character of Tutter the small blue mouse. Tutter is feeling down and is in need of a break, so Bear encourages him to take a trip. However, Tutter's trip doesn't end up being what he had expected.
As Tutter sets out, he quickly becomes overwhelmed by the size of the world around him. Everything seems so big and he starts to feel lost. He soon becomes trapped in a cereal box and can’t get out. Meanwhile, Bear and the rest of the gang are worried about Tutter and are trying to come up with a plan to find him.
As they search, Tutter starts to explore his new surroundings. He meets a group of beetles who help him find his way around. He also has a run-in with a cat, but he manages to escape by using his wits and quick thinking.
As the gang continues to search for Tutter, Bear has an idea. He encourages everyone to start looking for small things that could help them find Tutter. This way, they can find and rescue Tutter from whatever predicament he may be in.
Eventually, Tutter finds himself outside the cereal box and stumbles upon a maze full of twists and turns. He makes his way through the maze with the help of the beetles and finally arrives at his destination.
At the end of his journey, Tutter discovers he has been on a trip right in his own backyard. Bear reveals that he had arranged this tiny trip for Tutter by creating a world within their backyard that was scaled down just for him. Bear explains that sometimes the best adventures are the ones that are close to home.
With a newfound appreciation for his own backyard and all its possibilities, Tutter realizes that he doesn't have to travel far to have an adventure. The episode ends with Tutter feeling inspired and re-energized, and the gang embracing him tightly.
Overall, "Tutter's Tiny Trip" is a heartwarming episode that emphasizes the value of taking a break and exploring the world around us, even if it is just in our own backyard. It teaches children the importance of being resourceful and making the most out of what they have, while also reminding them that they are never too small to make a big difference.
