Ep 18. Tribute to Number Seven

Tribute to Number Seven is the eighteenth episode of the fortieth season of the long-running children's television show Sesame Street. This episode was first aired on February 18, 2010, and directed by Joey Mazzarino.

As its name suggests, this episode is a tribute to the number seven. Numerous skits and segments throughout the episode focus on the number seven and its importance. Children are encouraged to learn and appreciate the unique characteristics of the number seven while counting, singing, and dancing along with their favorite Sesame Street characters.

The episode begins with a musical number that sets the theme for the rest of the episode. Telly Monster is excited about the number Seven and is eager to share his enthusiasm with Elmo, Rosita, and Abby Cadabby. His friends, however, are not as enthusiastic about the number seven as he is. Telly tries to convince them that seven is a special number and is an essential part of many things, from the days of the week to the colors of the rainbow. After Telly’s heartfelt song, his friends are finally convinced.

In one of the defining segments of the episode, Super Grover takes on the task of helping a little girl find the number seven. Super Grover appears in an animated segment where he flies to the rescue and eventually finds the number seven hiding under a bed. Super Grover impresses the little girl by using his superpowers and shows her how the number seven plays an important part in the learning process. This segment is full of fun and teaches children the meaning of the number seven in a unique way.

One of the most memorable parts of this episode is a skit called "Sesame Street News". In this segment, the cheerful and energetic reporter, Kermit the Frog, interviews various characters to find out how they use the number seven in their daily lives. Kermit has some wacky encounters with various Sesame Street residents, including Grover, Oscar the Grouch, and Ernie. Each of these segments is delightful and adds to the overall charm of the episode.

Another significant segment of the episode is a song entitled, "I Love Seven". This catchy song is performed by the show's beloved monster, Elmo, and teaches children the importance and uniqueness of the number seven. The song is upbeat, and Elmo's enthusiasm is infectious, and your children will undoubtedly sing and dance along with him.

Throughout the episode, viewers get to see various characters showcasing their talent for seven. Bert, for instance, has seven bowling pins that he uses to perfect his bowling skills, while Oscar has seven different mud pies. There is also a segment where the "Count" teaches children how to count to the number seven by singing along to a catchy tune.

In the closing scenes of this episode, Telly’s love of the number seven is so contagious that it rubs off on everyone, even Oscar the Grouch, who takes a break from his grumpiness to acknowledge the splendor of the number seven.

Overall, Tribute to Number Seven is an enjoyable and informative episode, perfect for teaching children the importance and uniqueness of the number seven. With a range of fun and engaging segments, children will be captivated while they learn a valuable lesson. So, gather the whole family around and join Elmo, The Count, Telly Monster, Super Grover, and the rest of the Sesame Street gang in their tribute to the fascinating number seven.