Ep 4. Mr. Raccoon's Different Day / Mario, the Venetian Gondolier / The Best Babysitter Ever

In season 1 episode 4 of Busy World of Richard Scarry, the first story entitled "Mr. Raccoon's Different Day" follows the character Mr. Raccoon as he attempts to have a different day by doing things he has never done before. He takes on new roles such as being a mailman and a construction worker and even tries new foods. However, no matter what he tries, he can't seem to shake off his inherent Raccoon tendencies.

The second story of this episode called "Mario, the Venetian Gondolier" sees Mario, a gondolier from Venice, visiting Busytown. He brings the Busytown residents on a gondola ride on the river and impresses them with his singing and gondola operating skills. However, things take a turn when Mario accidentally crashes his gondola into a nearby market. The residents of Busytown help him fix his gondola while learning a little bit about Italian culture.

Lastly, "The Best Babysitter Ever" follows the character Huckle Cat as he reluctantly agrees to babysit his sister's kids for the day. Huckle has a tough time keeping up with the energetic kids and struggles to come up with creative activities to keep them entertained. But eventually, with the help of some friends, he comes up with fun activities they all can enjoy.

Throughout the episode, viewers will see the Busytown residents participating in various activities, such as building a new skyscraper, hosting a picnic, attending a parade, and more. The show is filled with charming stories that offer educational value to children, teaching them about different cultures, responsibilities, and new experiences. Overall, season 1 episode 4 of Busy World of Richard Scarry is an enjoyable and educational episode that will entertain viewers of all ages.