My Family and Me

Barney & Friends Episode
"My Family and Me"
Air date	November 8, 2002
Written by	Michael Anthony Steele
Directed by	Jim Rowley
About
Theme	Different Kinds of Families
Characters	Barney Gianna Nick Whitney Mario Gianna's Mother Gianna's Father Gianna's Brother Gianna's Sister Nick's Father Baxter the Dog Whitney's Grandmother Whitney's Grandfather Mario's Mother Mario's Father Mario's Brother
Episode Guide
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"My Family and Me" is the eighteenth episode from the seventh season of Barney & Friends.

Plot

Nick, Whitney, and Gianna are invited to a picnic, but they don't know who invited them. They're instructed to bring a family treasure, so Nick shows them a toy truck that belonged to his father. Whitney's treasure is a bracelet her grandmother gave her, and Gianna's treasures are teddy bears - which leads to singing "Teddy Bear Picnic". Mario's family treasure is a book given to him by his brother. As the children discuss types of families, they learn that families might even include pet dogs! Barney explains that no matter the size, families are people who love one another. Arriving at the picnic, they discover that Barney sent their invitations and that he has a special surprise; it's a family picnic, and their families were invited too! When asked why his family didn't come, Barney responds that his friends are his family.

Ending Intervals: Be a Friend and Look at a Book

Songs

1. "Barney Theme Song"
2. "The Wheels on the Truck"
3. "Where is Family?"
4. "Teddy Bear Picnic"
5. "I Love to Read"
6. "In Our Family"
7. "I Just Can't Wait"
8. "Gonna Have A Picnic"
9. "Me and My Family"
10. "I Love You"

Release

Home media

• This episode is featured in Playground Fun.

Trivia

Everyone holds hands and sings "I Love You" at the end of this episode.

• Working Title: "We're A Happy Family".
• Kate Aberger, who would later portray Jackie in season twelve, made an appearance in this episode as Gianna's sister.

Occurrences

• This episode marked:
  • Another time where Time Lapse is used. It was Nick drawing pictures of his aunts, uncles, and cousins while telling the others.
  • The second time "I Love You" is sung for three verses after Barney's Great Adventure.
  • Another time where no one says goodbye to Barney at the end.