Ep 4. Bert's Birthday

Bert's Birthday is the fourth episode of the 34th season of the beloved children's television show Sesame Street. In this episode, the lovable and quirky character Bert celebrates his birthday, and Elmo, Ernie, and the rest of the Sesame Street gang are eager to make his day as special as possible.

The episode begins with Elmo and his friends brainstorming ideas for Bert's birthday celebration. They decide to throw a surprise party, complete with balloons, streamers, and a special cake. Ernie suggests they start the party by throwing confetti on Bert as soon as he wakes up, which the others all agree is a great idea.

As the day goes on, the Sesame Street residents go about their daily activities, all the while secretly planning Bert's surprise party. They make decorations and practice their surprise cheer, trying their best to keep everything a secret from Bert. However, every time Bert walks in on one of their planning sessions, they have to quickly come up with an excuse to cover up their true intentions.

Meanwhile, Bert is completely oblivious to the fact that everyone is planning a surprise party for him. He goes about his day as usual, reading books, playing with his paper clip collection, and hanging out with his pigeon friend, Bernice. However, he can't help but feel that something strange is going on, and he becomes convinced that everyone is mad at him for some unknown reason.

As the day progresses, the Sesame Street residents become increasingly anxious about keeping the surprise party a secret. They worry that Bert will figure out their plan, or that something will go wrong and ruin the whole celebration. Despite their concerns, they all work together to decorate the party room and set up the cake and presents.

Finally, the moment of truth arrives, and Bert's friends throw the surprise party they've been planning all day. Bert is completely shocked when he walks in and sees everyone gathered around, singing "Happy Birthday" and cheering for him. He can hardly believe that all of this fuss is just for him, and he's overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude.

Through the course of the episode, viewers learn valuable lessons about friendship, creativity, and the importance of celebrating the people we love. Bert's Birthday is a heartwarming and entertaining episode that is sure to delight children and adults alike, and it's a great reminder of why Sesame Street has remained a beloved institution for generations.