"The Sleepless Sleepover" is the second part of the third episode from the eleventh season of Barney & Friends.
Plot[]
Barney, BJ, Riff and the kids prepare for a big sleepover campout in the park and Melanie claims that she is "going to the circus" that night and probably won't be back til really late, so her brother tells her that it's tomorrow night. In reality, as she truthfully explains to Barney, she's very anxious about sleeping outside. Barney tells her that it's not unlike sleeping at home and that it can be a whole lot of fun. From roasting marshmallows to brushing teeth, Melanie learns that sleeping outdoors isn't that bad. After taking care of their teeth, the group listens to a story that Melanie tells, which puts most of them to sleep. While the others are asleep, Barney and Melanie explore the different nighttime sounds (including BJ's snoring). She tells him that she's not afraid anymore, but the sound of a frog wakes the others up. To help them get back to sleep, Barney sings a lullaby song called "Bedtime with Barney".
Music curriculum: Identifying the sounds of nature (specifically animal sounds)[1]
Stories: Melanie's Bedtime Story
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Home media[]
This episode had a Thai release in 2013 on DVD alongside Bop 'til You Drop, Little Red Rockin' Hood, and The Whole Truth.
Trivia[]
- This episode marked:
- The first appearances of Dylan and Mei, and the only time they appeared with Melanie.
- Prior to their debuts as Dylan and Mei in this episode, Donovan Mbroh and Kathryn Yee-Young both made uncredited cameos in the videos Let's Go to the Fire House and Dino-Mite Birthday. Additionally, the latter also made a cameo in the episode "Mother Goose", portraying the character Kaitlyn.
- The only appearance of Melanie's brother.
- The first time that Barney picks one of the cast up to hug them.
- The first appearances of Dylan and Mei, and the only time they appeared with Melanie.
- Barney makes a reference to "Pistachio".
- Unlike other episodes of Barney & Friends, Barney doesn't turn back to a doll after "I Love You". Instead, he bids the children and the dinos good night as he leaves and Melanie is shown already sleeping.
Songs[]
- After not being used for nine years, the song, "I Used to Be Afraid" returns in this episode, since "It's A Rainy Day!".
- After not being used for twelve years, the song, "Bedtime with Barney" returns in this episode, since Barney's Sleepytime Songs.
- The rendition of "I Love You" is the same as the one from Let's Make Music, expect the violin music was cut for that rendition in this episode. The ending key is based off of the one used in season seven's version of the song.
References[]
| Season Eleven episodes | ||||
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| "Pistachio"/"Full Team Ahead" • "The Magic Words"/"Litterbot" • "Bop 'til You Drop"/"The Sleepless Sleepover" • "Little Red Rockin' Hood"/"The Whole Truth" • "The Wind and the Sun"/"The Nature of Things" • "The New Kid"/"Grandpa's Visit" • "The Big Garden"/"Listen!" • "Lost and Found"/"Pot Full of Sunshine" • "Trail Boss Barney"/"Get Happy!" • "For the Fun of It"/"Starlight, Star Bright" • "Big as Barney"/"No, No, No!" • "The Emperor's Contest"/"Beethoven's Hear!" • "Guess Who?"/"Sweet Treats" • "Best in Show"/"The Chase" • "Dream Big"/"That's What a Mommy Is" • "The Shrinking Blankey"/"The Awful Tooth" • "The Blame Game"/"What's Your Name?" • "The Magic Caboose"/"BJ the Great" • "Gift of the Dinos"/"A Visit to Santa" • "Riff's Musical Zoo"/"The Princess and the Frog" |
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