B.J. awaits a visit from a pen pal in China, so his friends help him prepare for the guest. Also: A dance troupe performs a show featuring African music and dance routines.
Riff loses his drumsticks, but he's sure he left them in one of the neighborhoods he visited, so Barney helps him remember those places. Also: Baby Bop tries to decide what profession she will have as an adult.
Barney tells Baby Bop a fairy tale about a princess who can't find a song to sing, and Baby Bop imagines herself as the princess. Also: Barney helps a boy learn to dance.
Baby Bop, unhappy with her own talents, wants to play the keyboard like Riff and be able to skate like Barney. Also: Barney steps in when a wheelchair-bound child is ignored by his friends.
Mother Goose characters ask B.J. for help in finding parts of their rhymes, and Mother Goose arrives to lend a hand. Also: Baby Bop listens to a fairy tale while she waits to get a present.
Barney teaches his friends about the days of the week to help pass the time as they wait for a petting zoo to arrive in town. Also: Riff and Baby Bop hold a sale in the park to raise money for a new scooter for B.J. after Riff wrecks his pal's old one.moreless
B.J. flubs a paint job on a caboose, so Barney shows him that everyone makes mistakes from time to time; Barney teaches Baby Bop how to deal with separation anxiety when she misses B.J. and Riff, who are on a camping trip.
Barney and Riff help Baby Bop understand the importance of following rules when playing games; B.J. injures his foot and can't play outside, so Barney suggests that he read to help pass the time.
The gang celebrates Barney's birthday, but Riff worries that his friend won't like the handmade gift he gave him; Baby Bop's friends teach her about rhythm after she joins a marching band.
Baby Bop learns about fun things to do in winter, and she expectantly waits for the first snowfall; B.J. discovers fun things to do in the summertime, including relaxing activities.
B.J. offers to take care of a pal's dog, but he needs help from his friends when the canine disappears; Barney and Riff pretend to be veterinarians to help Baby Bop when her teddy bear is damaged.
Barney teaches Baby Bop to count after B.J. and Riff find a treasure map that requires math skills to find the prize; the gang makes posters to advertise a music concert at a park.
B.J. and Baby Bop help Barney prepare for a footrace by showing him how to stretch his muscles. Also: B.J. feels sick after eating too many sweets, so he takes a nap, only to dream of eating more sweets.
The gang goes to a shapes carnival, but Riff thinks he won't be able to play any games after he loses is lucky medal. Elsewhere, Baby Bop sees a rainbow, but it disappears before she can show her friends. So Barney and the others paint a new rainbow.
Barney and pals help Baby Bop search for her pet caterpillar, Monty, who has disappeared. Also: Riff, who doesn't want to be around bugs, is less than thrilled when BJ turns the caboose into a bug zoo.
Barney springs a welcome surprise on BJ and Baby Bop---their cousin Riff is moving to town. Also: Barney encourages the shy Riff to join BJ and Baby Bop in a special show.