[THEME MUSIC]
♪ Pete the cat is one groovy dude ♪
♪ He'll put you in a happy mood ♪
♪ He's got a funky style and a cool attitude ♪
♪ Pete the cat, yeah, he's all that ♪
♪ He knows where it's at, Pete the cat ♪
♪ Pete the cat ♪
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Good evening, cats and kittens.
Pete and his pals had so much fun climbing Cat Meowntain.
They couldn't wait to go on another camping trip.
Mr. Gustavo's Papi, have you heard of Big Paw?
My dad gave me this book--
Big Paw?
What's a Big Paw?
It sounds big and paw-ish.
Oh, he is. Big Paw is huge,
and hairy, and mysterious.
No one ever sees him up close.
They say he lives right in these woods.
-[CLATTERING] -[GASPS]
Evening, little mates.
-Didn't mean to startle you. -Hi, Ranger Joey.
Mr. Ranger Joey, do you know Mr. Big Paw?
Oh, Big Paw.
Yeah, he's been talked about since your grandpa's
grandpa was a wee kitten.
In fact, I believe there's a song
about the legend of Big Paw.
Legend has it, Big Paw's not just big.
He's giganto-mungus.
That's the words gigantic and humongous
combined to convey how huge he is.
♪ They call him Mr. Big Paw ♪
♪ Because his paws, you see, are really big ♪
♪ To him the mighty, mighty, mighty oak ♪
♪ Is no bigger than a twig ♪
♪ He always goes barefoot ♪
♪ Because he can't find shoes in his size ♪
♪ Oh, Mr. Big Paw ♪
♪ Where, oh where are you? ♪
If no one has really seen him, perhaps he does not exist.
Oh, perhaps it is me. I do not know.
I do not want to spoil the the party.
Well, if someone found him that'd
solve an age old mystery.
In fact, they'd be the most famous investigators
-in Cat County. -ALL: Whoa!
Well, I best be off.
ALL: Goodnight, Mr. Ranger Joey.
So, are you thinking what I'm thinking?
ALL: We have to find Big Paw!
[OWL HOOTS]
First thing in the morning.
NARRATOR: Pete and his pals were so excited
they hardly slept a wink.
And when they did sleep, they dreamt of finding Big Paw.
Are we ready to go out and find Big Paw today?
I hate to burst your bubble,
but Big Paw is a tale of the the old wives.
Big Paw is made up!
It does not exist. It is a story for fun.
[GASP] Pete is right.
If Big Paw is a made up story, then--
dun, dun, dun--
where did that giant paw print come from?
That's not just giant, it's giganti-mungus!
This sounds like a case for Catalina Case-solver.
And me, Plucky Newsgirl Skipper.
I like your energy, Sally.
But let's solve this one as us.
If we find Big Paw, I'll get his photo on my tab-u-puter.
We'll be even more famous than Catalina Case-solver!
I'm back. As me. Sally.
So what do we do first?
Excellent idea, Pete.
Let's get inside Big Paw's big brain.
What would you do if you were Big Paw?
If I was a giganti-mungus creature,
I'd want lots of room to play!
[GASPS] Wait.
Ranger Joey said the Big Paw frolics in the meadow.
There is much space to play there.
Not that I believe this.
There's a meadow nearby.
Can we go, Mr. Gustavo's Papi?
I'm right there with you.
Let's find Big Paw.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Let's split up.
NARRATOR: Soon, Pete and his pals
were racing around that sunny meadow in search of Big Paw.
I see movement!
Come on!
Good eye, Pete!
There's movement over there!
Big Paw, here we come.
[LAUGHING]
We thought you were Big Paw!
We thought you were a Big Paw.
-[GROWLING] -Ooh!
Ah, that must be the Big Paw--
if he exists.
Pete's right.
It's coming from the woods.
Can we go look, papi?
Lead the way, Gus.
I'm right behind you.
I do not understand.
His sounds were coming from right here.
Hi, Mr. Ranger Joey.
Have you seen Big Paw?
His call was coming from right here.
Sorry mates, can't say I have.
Are you sure you did not hear it?
It was kind of a, kabloo-ey, ka-whee.
Gus, it was more like, weer, wee-wah, wee-wah.
Was it like this?
[SAWING]
Yes! It sounded exactly like that.
Did you hear it, too?
No, I was working. But... if you heard him,
Big Paw must be around. But where?
NARRATOR: Well, as they pondered Big Paw's whereabouts,
the hot day started to catch up to Pete and his pals.
It's so hot.
I'm feeling wilty.
It is very warm.
If we're hot, then Big Paw must be hot, too.
So where would Big Paw go to cool off?
Me, I'd sit in the air conditioning
with an ice cold acorn shake.
But Big Paw wouldn't have air conditioning.
Me, I'd take a mud bath.
Oh, I wouldn't mind a good swamp soak right now.
Perhaps he is! Taking the bath, I mean.
Is there water nearby?
The map says there's a watering hole right over there.
Oh, yeah. It's a beauty.
In fact, I might go there later today.
Nice and cool.
Perfect, let's go.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Sure, Pete. You can all cool off.
But stay in the shallow water.
Mr. Big Paw!
Hello!
We need to do something that might make Big Paw
come out of hiding and let us see him.
Not that I think Big Paw is real,
but we could do something spectacular--
something he has not seen.
-Like what? -The water ballet, perhaps.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
[LAUGHING]
NARRATOR: But alas, even a lovely water
ballet did not summon Big Paw.
Look! Another Big Paw print!
And another.
Was he here?
[MUSIC PLAYING]
We gotcha!
Fancy running into you here, mates!
-Any luck finding Big Paw? -No, not yet.
We thought you were Big Paw because of your paw prints.
Me? Oh, I'm honored.
But I'm not he.
You see, my paws are big because I'm a marsupial.
Well, best of luck.
Maybe Emma was right.
Maybe Big Paw isn't real.
And that means I have to tell the gang
we wasted the whole day chasing a fairy tale.
NARRATOR: Well, Pete saw her point.
But all the fun they had looking for Big Paw
got Pete thinking.
[PLAYING GUITAR]
ALL: ♪ So we didn't find Mr. Big Paw ♪
♪ Maybe the trail led us astray ♪
♪ That doesn't mean we had no fun ♪
♪ Or wasted the day away ♪
♪ We ran, and we played ♪
♪ And danced a water ballet ♪
♪ Oh, Mr. Big Paw ♪
♪ I know he's on your mind ♪
♪ Oh, Mr. Big Paw ♪
♪ I hope we find out where you hide ♪
You're absolutely right, Pete.
Today was a great adventure.
And there's no reason it has to end.
OK, kids. Time for us to head home.
We can keep looking for Big Paw next time.
ALL: OK, Mr. Gustavo's Papi.
What's wrong, Emma?
I became a believer in the Big Paw.
-Now I am bereft. -GRUMPY: Hm?
Oh, I am bummed out.
Guys, I have to tell you,
even though we didn't see Big Paw,
we did have a great adventure.
And he just might still be out there.
Yeah. I mean,
I felt like an explorer, which is definitely
out of my comfort zone.
I had all the funs!
I am going to miss looking for you, Mr. Big Paw!
Wait. What if Mr. Big Paw left the woods
and went to Cat City for supplies?
Perhaps some cheese?
That makes perfect sense.
CALLIE: He could be anywhere.
SALLY: The mystery continues!
Well, cats and kittens, Pete and his pals
learned that it's not solving the mystery that counts.
It's about the adventure along the way.
And the best part about a mystery is it's a mystery!
If you don't solve it, you get to keep trying.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Well howdy, cats and kittens.
Our favorite groovy blue cat and his friend
Dennis the turtle are deep in conversation.
And sometimes when that happens,
you might not notice some of the things around you.
Like, I don't comb my shell like you do your fur.
It's a shell. I polish it.
And the trick is always polish in circles,
never back and for-- Whoa, whoa, whoa!
I'm OK. I think.
Wow, that was scary!
Oh! I have a scratch on my shell.
I'm so lucky I had my shell to protect me.
I mean, if there's something dangerous,
it should have a warning.
There should be a warning sign for that pothole,
don't you think, Pete?
We have to clear those vines away
to protect people who don't have a shell.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
See? It worked!
We made the whole world
a little safer for the shell-less.
We could make the whole world safer for everyone.
Together we'll be--
[IMITATING TRUMPET]
♪ Dennis and Pete, Cat City safety patrol ♪
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Mr. Wilson! Mr. Wilson!
That is not a safe way to climb up to your nest.
You could get hurt.
But what can I do?
Why don't you just... fly?
Of course!
I should've tried that from the start.
Thanks, boys!
All right, Grumpy-- focus. Breathe.
You can do this trick!
Um, hey guys. If you just move aside,
I can show you my newest bike trick.
Wait. Grumpy...
I'm afraid this bike trick
doesn't meet Cat City safety patrol standards.
I can make it so much safer.
It won't take long at all.
[SIGHS] OK.
Um, yeah, I'm not sure about these safety improvements.
This might... be...
overdoing it... just a scooch.
I know it feels like a lot, but look at my shell.
You can't be too safe, right?
Look-- much safer.
♪ Dennis and Pete, Cat City safety patrol ♪
[BEEPING]
Oh, Pete, it's time to get to band rehearsal.
Band rehearsal?
We better get over there
and inspect your musical instruments
to make sure everyone is safe.
Yeah, I'm not sure music is that dangerous, Dennis.
Uh, Dennis?
Come on, fellas!
♪ Play it after sunrise, baby ♪
♪ That's what I-- ♪
So sorry to stop the music, guys.
But there are a lot of safety hazards here.
You have to be careful.
You're the best band in Cat City.
Aw. Thanks, Dennis.
No, thank you.
So the last thing I want is for someone to get hurt.
The only time music has hurt me is in my soul.
See? We have to take every single precaution.
Look, Gustavo's drumsticks could poke his eye.
That would hurt.
I guess that could happen.
But--
But if you use these protective socks,
drumming is now safe as can be.
Try it, out Gus.
[SOFT TAPPING]
OK, but it's kind of quiet.
And Pete, playing the guitar strings with your bare paws
could cause a string to snap,
and that could end up hurting you.
I have the safety solution.
[MUTED GUITAR STRUM]
Yes, playing with mittens makes a different sound.
But it's the sound of safety.
[GASPS]
Oh, and here.
Hold on, Dennis.
There's nothing dangerous about singing.
Oh, I disagree.
Callie, your voice is so lovely,
-and so powerful. -Aw.
It could hurt everyone's ears.
Oh.
This is looking really safe now,
but it could be just a little safer.
(YELLING) In this shell I can't reach my keys to play.
What? I can't hear you.
I think she said she can't reach her knees to play.
Not knees, keys!
What? Peas?
Like in peas in a pod?
[ALL SHOUTING]
What? Say again?!
Hello?
Hello, everybody!
Maybe we should try to play.
Pay? Pay for what?
Play!
[MUTED MUSIC]
I'm sorry Dennis, but this isn't very fun.
I know, I'm sorry.
I'm not trying to make it less fun.
I'm trying to make it more safe.
Look at my scratch.
That could happen to you, if you're not careful.
But this isn't dangerous.
Everything can be dangerous.
And those shells look great on you.
NARRATOR: Now, Pete knew that Denis
had gotten hurt earlier in the day.
And more than that, the fall had scared him.
Hey, Pete.
I know you guys think I'm overdoing it,
but I just want everyone to be safe.
Really?
I'd love to play, too.
Thanks.
Let me put on earmuffs.
You know, in case Callie's voice is too powerful.
What?
[MUSIC PLAYING]
♪ So you've fallen down playing tag ♪
♪ And you've bruised your right elbow ♪
♪ Now you want to stay inside ♪
♪ You just want to hide ♪
♪ But when you're ready, give it another go ♪
GUS: ♪ So you've slipped off your surfboard ♪
♪ It feels too dangerous to be brave ♪
♪ But if you lay out in the sun ♪
♪ Till that feeling's done ♪
♪ Before you know it, you'll be back on your way ♪
ALL: ♪ It won't be scary forever ♪
♪ Take things at your own pace ♪
♪ Put your brave face on, and dust yourself off ♪
♪ And get yourself back in the race ♪
♪ So I hit a big old pot hole ♪
♪ I tripped and fell ♪
♪ It was pretty hairy ♪
♪ In fact, it was downright scary ♪
♪ But you know I can just buff out my shell ♪
♪ When I get a little nervous ♪
♪ I'm going to look Mr. Fear in the eye ♪
♪ With my friends I'll be ready,
♪ Because they help keep me steady ♪
♪ I won't just stand up, I'm going to fly ♪
ALL: ♪ It won't be scary forever ♪
♪ Take things at your own pace ♪
♪ Put your brave face on and dust yourself off ♪
♪ You know you're gonna get back in the race ♪
♪ Get yourself back in the race ♪
DENNIS: ♪ I'm going to get back in the race ♪
I might have gone a little overboard before.
It's OK, Dennis.
We all need time after we have a scare.
Thanks, guys.
I'm... definitely feeling better.
Yep, when you have a scare, it can take a little time
to get back on the surfboard, as Bob says.
And when that happens--
You just got to play it safe until you feel better.
♪ Go, Pete, go, go, Pete, go ♪
♪ Go, go, go, go, go, Pete, go ♪
♪ Here I am on the move ♪
♪ Taking my time, just feelin' the groove ♪
♪ All my friends are here ♪
♪ Go, Pete, go, go, Pete, go ♪
♪ Go, go, go, go, go, Pete, go ♪
♪ Go, Pete, go, go, Pete, go ♪
♪ Go, go, go, go, go, Pete, go ♪