Min pretends to be a grown-up to be someone special. She appears to be so convincing, Mr. Delivery Man actually mistook her for an adult and gives her a special package for Barney. Barney mentions it's a surprise for later and he reminds Min that she's special just the way she is. Throughout the day, Barney and the kids do fun activities that others like to do. The kids pretend to be robots to show being the same is boring. When Baby Bop, Kathy, Shawn, Luci, and Derek show up, Barney's ready to reveal his big surprise that'll show a special person. It turns out to be a mirror. Barney wasn't lying when he said it would show someone special.
Songs
- Barney Theme Song
- Growing
- Everyone is Special
- I'm a Little Robot
- Mister Sun
- The Clapping Song
- The Sister Song
- John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt
- Everyone is Special (reprise)
- I Love You
This episode contains examples of:
- Courier: Mr. Delivery Man is one of these, albeit Played for Laughs.
- Exact Words: Barney says his surprise is something special that'll show the most special people in the world. The surprise turns out to be a mirror, reinforcing the message that everyone is special.
- It's the Best Whatever, Ever!: Michael declares the reason that Barney's special is that he's "the best friend [Barney's friends] could ever have."
- Promise Me You Won't X: Subverted. Tina asks the others not to laugh at what her favorite thing to do is. She reveals that it's spending time with her sister Luci. Rather than laughing, Barney and the others find it sweet.
- Series Fauxnale: This was nearly the series finale. A month after this episode aired, PBS announced it wasn't going to renew Barney for another season, citing financial difficulties. After stations and parents alike protested, they renewed the show in August 1992. The episode gives a finale vibe with all the kid cast members appearing together, embracing one another during "I Love You" and the episode's ending.
