Sesame Street Season 39 Episode 20
Sesame Street
Season 39

Ep 20. Elmo Wants to Be Like Gordon

  • TV-Y
  • October 22, 2008
  • 52 min

Elmo Wants to Be Like Gordon is the twentieth episode of the thirty-ninth season of the beloved children's show Sesame Street. The episode opens with Elmo and Gordon playing catch in the park. Elmo admires how good Gordon is at throwing and catching the ball and expresses his desire to be just like him someday.

Gordon tells Elmo that he can be like him if he practices every day and sets goals for himself. Elmo is determined to do just that and asks Gordon to teach him everything he knows.

Next, Elmo follows Gordon around Sesame Street as he goes about his daily routine, trying to learn as much as he can from his role model. He learns how to fix a bicycle tire, how to play the drums, and even how to do magic tricks.

Throughout the episode, Elmo practices what he learned from Gordon and sets goals for himself. He is determined to be just like his hero and works hard to achieve his dreams.

In one of the segments, Elmo joins Gordon and a group of kids at the park to play basketball. He catches the ball and takes a shot, but misses. Feeling discouraged, Elmo decides that he will never be as good as Gordon.

Gordon reminds Elmo that everyone makes mistakes and that it's important to keep trying. He encourages Elmo to practice every day and tells him that he will get better with time.

Elmo takes Gordon's advice to heart and continues to set goals for himself. He practices every day and even gets some of his friends to help him out. Soon, Elmo starts to see progress and gains confidence in his abilities.

In the final scenes of the episode, Elmo shows off all the new skills he has learned to Gordon, who is impressed with his hard work and dedication. Elmo realizes that he may not be exactly like Gordon, but he can look up to him as inspiration and strive to be the best version of himself.

Overall, Elmo Wants to Be Like Gordon is a heartwarming episode that encourages kids to set goals and work hard to achieve them. It emphasizes the importance of having positive role models and shows that with dedication and perseverance, anything is possible. The charming characters and entertaining segments are sure to keep young viewers engaged and entertained.

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  • First Aired
    October 22, 2008
  • Content Rating
    TV-Y
  • Runtime
    52 min
  • Language
    English