Ep 16. Elmo Steps In for Super Grover
- TV-Y
- October 8, 2008
- 53 min
Elmo Steps In for Super Grover is the 16th episode of season 39 of the beloved children's show Sesame Street. This episode centers around Elmo, one of the most iconic characters on the show, as he takes on the role of Super Grover.
The episode begins with Elmo and his friend Rosita playing outside on a sunny day. Suddenly, they hear a distress call from a nearby building. Super Grover is supposed to be the one to answer these calls, but he is nowhere to be found. Elmo decides to step in and take on the role of Super Grover to help whoever may be in trouble.
Elmo dons a makeshift Super Grover costume, consisting of a blue cape and a helmet made out of a bucket. Rosita helps him by providing sound effects and giving him guidance on how to handle different situations. Together, they head off to find out what is going on.
As they walk through Sesame Street, Elmo and Rosita encounter a variety of problems that they must solve as Super Grover. They help a little girl who has lost her toy, save a kitten from a tree, and fix a broken park fountain. Each time they successfully save the day, Elmo gains more confidence in his ability to be a superhero.
However, as they continue their journey, Elmo and Rosita come across a more difficult challenge. A little boy has lost his dog, and he is very upset. Elmo tries to use his Super Grover skills to find the dog, but he is unable to locate it. He starts to lose confidence and feels like he has let the little boy down.
Just when things seem their bleakest, Super Grover himself appears on the scene. He reveals that he had been held up at the laundromat and was unable to hear the distress call. He commends Elmo for taking charge and doing such a great job as Super Grover. Together, the two of them locate the lost dog and reunite it with its owner.
After the crisis is averted, Super Grover and Elmo have a heart-to-heart. Elmo admits that he was nervous about stepping into Super Grover's shoes, but he is glad he did it. Super Grover tells Elmo that even the bravest heroes get nervous sometimes, but it is important to remember that they are strong enough to handle whatever comes their way.
The episode ends with a sing-along celebration of Elmo's bravery and a reminder that Sesame Street is a place where everyone can be a hero.
Overall, Elmo Steps In for Super Grover is an uplifting and empowering episode that teaches children about the importance of bravery and confidence. Through Elmo's journey as Super Grover, kids learn that even the smallest actions can make a big difference and that they have the power to be superheroes in their own right.