Episode 3388

Sesame Street
Are Gina and Jesse in love?
Air date	May 10, 1995
Season	Season 26 (1994-1995)
Sponsors A, K, 5 This episode guide has been compiled from incomplete video material. ⓘ

Picture	Segment	Description
	SCENE 1	Rosita and Telly observe Gina and Jesse as they walk past the playground together. Rosita, being the romantic, believes that they will soon stop, gaze into each others eyes and Jesse will confess his love for Gina. They do the first two things, but instead part ways, intending to meet up later. Rosita is determined to find out why they didn't express their love for each other.
	Cartoon	Fluffy recalls being a homeless dog, getting taken in to the dog pound, and meeting his new pal Petey. Artist: ArtistMike (EKA: Episode 2981)
	Film	A dance class does some stretching exercises, then dance in their own ways, ending with the tango (instrumental: "Naughty Door Opera"). (EKA: Episode 3022)
	SCENE 2	Telly and Rosita visit Hooper's Store, asking Gina why she and Jesse didn't admit their love for each other. Gina states she likes him, but doesn't think she loves him, or if he even loves her. Ruthie eggs on the monsters in their pursuit and inadvertently gives them an idea to make Jesse less shy enough to admit he loves Gina. Gina isn't sure it's a good idea, but Ruthie soothes her: "They're just kids. What harm could they do?"
	Cartoon	A mouse sings "Felines," a song about emotions, to the tune of "Feelings." (EKA: Episode 3314)
	Film	A class makes a quilt of their faces. (EKA: Episode 3066)
	Cartoon	A girl describes why she likes the color black. Artist: Lisa Crafts (EKA: Episode 3105)
	Muppets / Celebrity	At Birdland, Hoots the Owl and Branford Marsalis (Forrest Wimbledon) perform "Listen and Bounce it Back." (First: Episode 2834)
	Cartoon	A woman serves milk to her cat. Several other cats join him, including a lion. Artist: Bruce Cayard (EKA: Episode 1102)
	SCENE 3	Rosita and Telly tell Gordon and Susan about their plan, but first ask the couple about when they first said that they loved each other. They describe it in detail: the sun was shining on a nice July day in the park, where there was a nice breeze and singing birds and suddenly, the words "I love you" just came out of Gordon's mouth. The monsters make sure they remember all those elements and run off.
	Cartoon	The letters in the word BESO kiss each other. (EKA: Episode 0869)
	Muppets	Sesame Street News Flash: Kermit meets the Seven Dwarves, seemingly from the Snow White story. However, in this version each is named after (and represents) an emotion. (Kermit ad-lib: "Hey Dulcy, we got the wrong dwarves again!") They are named Cheerful, Sad, Lovey, Angry, Proud, Surprised and Fearful. (EKA: Episode 2415)
	Film	Ornate Ks fly through the air to a song. (EKA: Episode 2945)
	Cartoon	A lion named Kent gets a Kick out of being King of the forest. (EKA: Episode 0810)
	Cartoon	The letters H, E, L and P try to arrange themselves to form the word "Help" while stuck on an island. (EKA: Episode 2787)
	Muppets	When Zoe wants Maria to read to her, Big Bird tells her what to say: "Read Me a Story."
	Film	Wegman's dogs re-enact "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." (EKA: Episode 3302)
	Cartoon	Can a cat bark? (EKA: Episode 0938)
	Muppets	Monsterpiece Theater: Dr. No (EKA: Episode 3243)
	Cartoon	A cartoon shows a few Spanish words - which are also English words. Artist: Fred Garbers (First: Episode 3011)
	SCENE 4	The monsters have all they need to recreate the romantic occasion: Telly has a prop sun and exhales for a breeze and Rosita imitates the birds. Gina finds them and begs them to stop, just as Jesse shows up for their date. She recommends a movie and quickly drags him away from the scene.
	Cartoon	A girl shows how good she is at drawing buildings. (EKA: Episode 0858)
	Muppets	Harvey Kneeslapper: Do Ya Have an A on Ya? (EKA: Episode 2477)
	Cartoon	A story about an ape and a bird, using the letter A. (EKA: Episode 0179)
	Film	At the harbor, kids learn about dolphins, and how to communicate with them using signals. (EKA: Episode 3010)
	Cartoon	Two kids argue over a cat and a dog, who chase each other around the fence. (EKA: Episode 1210)
	Insert	Celina reads Elmo and the kids the story of "The Little One Nosed Monster and the Two Nosed Princess." In the kingdom of Schnozberg, everyone has two noses. The king and queen are appalled that their daughter is playing with another monster (Elmo) who only has one nose. The little red monster shows them how they can still play despite their differences.
	Cartoon	A boy imagines his room turning into a jungle. Artist: Karen Aqua (EKA: Episode 2856)
	Muppets	Cheers: The Anything Muppets cheer for the letter K. (version #4) (First: Episode 0102)
	Cartoon	The Pink Panther - K For Karate (EKA: Episode 0386)
	Muppets	Ernie sings "Dance Myself to Sleep." (EKA: Episode 1707)
	SCENE 5	Rosita and Telly watch as Gina and Jesse return from the movies and are convinced nothing they intended will happen. The young adults discuss the film for a bit and part ways for the night. Jesse calls her back over to tell another part he loved: when the hero confesses his love for the female co-star. He and Gina share a hug, which the monsters consider a successful first step. Jesse happily strolls back to the subway, while Telly and Rosita announce the sponsors.

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