In this episode of Sesame Street, Oscar the Grouch shares his noisy poem "Ode to the City" with Luis and Olivia, leading to a cacophony that drives them away. Big Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus try to recall their first meeting, while the Two-Headed Monster learns to cooperate on a piano. Grover attempts to sell earmuffs to Kermit, and the Count hypnotizes Grover to get more hot dogs. The Hines Brothers learn to cooperate in their dance, and Big Bird volunteers to guard Hooper's Store overnight, announcing the time until he falls asleep. Various segments include kids forming a capital I, a scuba diver, a woodpecker, and a monkey performing backflips. The episode concludes with Olivia and Gordon holding the Sesame Street and CTW signs.