Picture Segment Description

COLD OPEN Big Bird, Telly, Luis, Mr. Handford, Celina, and some kids (Steven Casado and Melissa Lopez) have gathered inside Hooper's Store, awaiting the broadcast of the Worm Summer Games as an announcer (voiced by Martin P. Robinson) introduces the event.

SCENE 1 WORM-TV reporter Tim McCarver covers the games being held in Wiggly City, Georgia, which begins with a parade of the worms who have come all over the world to compete. Slimey marches in last, representing The United States of America. Oscar cheers him on as his coach, along with other international Grouches. Tim recalls Slimey's past attempts at the Worm Winter Games, where he managed to lose every event. Oscar chews out Tim for his negative coverage as the Grouches argue over who's the most proud of their worm.

Cartoon Geography Guy points to China on the globe.
(First: Episode 3270)

Muppets Grover and Mr. Johnson: Exercise Instructor
(First: Episode 3262)

Cartoon A caterpillar sings "Exercise Song."
Artist: ArtistMike
(First: Episode 2839)

Song Leon Redbone sings "Blueberry Mouth."

Cartoon Bruce the moose invites Toulouse LaGoose over for juice.
(First: Episode 2498)

SCENE 2 The first event in the Worm Summer Games is the One-Yard Dash. The worms line up on Wiggly Field and begin squirming. Slimey initially is last behind the rest, but picks up the pace and comes in first across the finish line! Oscar and the Hooper's gang celebrate Slimey's big win.

Cartoon A parade of toys illustrates first and last.
(First: Episode 2857)

Muppets Two flowers, a baby sparrow, and two bunnies sing "That's How I Got Here."
(First: Episode 2983)

Film How to say "bunny rabbit" in sign language

Animation Planet E / e
(First: Episode 2840)

Animation Planting Letters: E
(First: Episode 3009)

Animation E / e Gregorian chant

Film A boy who lives in the Congo (in Africa) narrates a film of the kinds of games he and his friends play.
(First: Episode 2668) Muppets "African Alphabet Song"
(First: Episode 2360)

Cartoon A dinosaur tries to eat an apple on a tree. A group of kids keep telling him to "GO HIGHER!"
(First: Episode 2908)

SCENE 3 Next is the Over-Under-Around-and-Through hurdle race, featuring Slimey and two other worms. The Italian and Chinese Worms have difficulty finishing the course, and Slimey once again comes out victorious. Tim tries bringing up Slimey's losses in the winter games while interviewing Oscar, which earns him another rant from the irritated Grouch. ("You were just harping on the negative like you media people always do!")
Blooper: Joey Mazzarino's Italian Grouch wanders into the scene, calling for his worm whom he mistakes Slimey for. He runs by at the end of the scene yelling for his worm, eliciting laughter from Tim and the crew.

Song "Around and Around (Over, Under, Through)"
(First: Episode 2753)

Cartoon A cartoon shows a few Spanish words - which are also English words.
Artist: Fred Garbers
(First: Episode 3011)

Muppets / Celebrity Celia Cruz sings "Songo's Song."
(First: Episode 3279)
cut from the Max version

Cartoon At the Pride Day Ceremony, Donald is waiting to describe his proudest accomplishment, and is initially unsure of himself next to other impressive students. He finally proudly acclaims his achievement, tying his shoes all by himself.
Artist: John Korty
(First: Episode 2085)

Film A girl floats around in a circle.
(First: Episode 3130)

SCENE 4 Up next is the Circle-Throwing event (a miniature version of discus). Squiggly, the Kenyan worm, throws it an impressive 16 inches (as checked by a "measuring tape-worm"). Slimey goes next, hurling himself across the field along with his disc yet going further than Squiggly. Tim thinks there might be a penalty call, but the judges allow it; Slimey wins another event!

Song "I'm in Great Shape": Kids dance with triangles, circles and squares.
(First: Episode 3277)

Cartoon A red scribble demonstrates out and in.
Artist: Fred Garbers
(First: Episode 3128)

Muppets / Celebrity Ernie and Aaron Neville sing "I Don't Want to Live on the Moon."
(First: Episode 3242)

Film Jaws spoof presenting the letter E.

Animation Computer E / e
(First: Episode 3071)

SCENE 5 Up next is the Balancing event where Slimey performs an impressive routine on the beam, balancing on his nose and tail and curling up into a circle. All the judges give him a 5 - a perfect score! Oscar and Slimey decide to express their happiness in private, away from "Mr. Media."

Film Kids dance around at gymnastics to "Rockin' Robin."
(First: Episode 3147)

Cartoon A chorus of 5s come out of a 5 painting.

Muppets "Elmo's Jive Five" (outro cut)
(First: Episode 2939)

Cartoon 5s are found in an icy environment.
Artist: Joey Ahlbum

Song "I'm an Aardvark" (re-filmed version)
(First: Episode 2520)

SCENE 6 Slimey now competes in the Letter Diving event. Lo Mein, the worm representing China, attempts an uppercase L half-gainer but doesn't quite get it. Slimey tries a lowercase L triple-gainer and successfully makes the dive, though he ends it with a bellyflop and drenches Tim with water. Oscar and the other Grouches revel in Tim's misfortune - and even the worm audience does "The Wave!"

Film Wegman's dogs form the letter L.
(First: Episode 3270)

Muppets Ernie and Bert sing "La, La, La."
(First: Episode 0321)

Animation Arnold uses his imagination.
Artist: Craig Bartlett
(First: Episode 2754)

Film A gymnastics team practices tricks for the circus.
(First: Episode 2889)

Song "Front Back Ballet"
Artist: Jane Aaron
(First: Episode 3016)

SCENE 7 It's time for the closing ceremonies of the games, where Slimey receives five gold medals - a first in worm history, though Slimey can't keep his head up while wearing them all. After Tim announces the sponsors, Oscar robs him of his mic to deliver an inspiring message of perseverance to all the worms of the world. The credits follow.