Ep 1. Family Get-Together/The Stinky Milk Mystery

The Berenstain Bears season 4 episode 1, titled "Family Get-Together/The Stinky Milk Mystery," follows the lovable bear family as they prepare for a family get-together and solve a mystery.

In the first half of the episode, "Family Get-Together," Mama Bear invites the extended family over for a big dinner. The cubs are excited to see their cousins, but Brother Bear is nervous because Cousin Fred always teases him. Mama Bear suggests that Brother Bear invite Fred to help him with a special surprise he's planning for everyone.

Brother Bear is hesitant at first, but when he sees Fred struggling to make friends with the other cubs, he decides to give him a chance. Together, they work on a scavenger hunt for the group to play during the party. As they work, Brother Bear realizes that Fred isn't so bad after all and that maybe he was just teasing him to get his attention.

The day of the party arrives and everyone has a great time playing the scavenger hunt. Brother Bear even notices Fred using his teasing tactics to make the younger cubs feel included and welcome. By the end of the day, Brother Bear realizes that being kind and patient with others can lead to unexpected friendships.

In the second half of the episode, "The Stinky Milk Mystery," the family is puzzled by the terrible smell coming from their refrigerator. They quickly discover that it's the milk, but they can't figure out why it smells so bad. Mama Bear decides to investigate and finds a clue that leads her to suspect that the milk was left out of the fridge overnight.

The cubs are shocked by this revelation, as they know better than to leave perishable food out. Mama Bear decides to use this as a teaching moment and invites the cubs to help her clean out the fridge. Together, they learn about food safety and the importance of properly storing food.

As they clean, they discover another clue that leads them to suspect that a mischievous visitor may have tampered with the milk. They set a trap to catch the culprit and, sure enough, catch Cousin Fred in the act. Mama Bear uses this as another teaching moment, explaining to Fred the importance of being responsible for our actions and how it can affect others.

Overall, the episode is a heartwarming reminder of the importance of kindness, patience, responsibility, and family. The Berenstain Bears continue to be a beloved family-friendly show with valuable life lessons for children to learn.