Season 4 of Barney & Friends aired from November & December 1997.

Contents 1 Episodes 2 Cast & Crew 2.1 Cast 2.2 Crew 2.3 Executive Producers 2.4 Writers 2.5 Directors 2.6 Producers 2.7 Music Director 3 Guest Appearances 4 Trivia

Episodes

#	Total	Image	Title	Writer	Director	Original Airdate
1	69		"First Day of School"	Stephen White	Steven Feldman	November 17, 1997
			Barney and the kids show Stephen around the classroom before the first day of school. Meanwhile, Scooter McNutty and Miss Etta Kette help Baby Bop form her own school. New Songs: The Classroom Song, Colors All Around
2	70		"Is Everybody Happy?"	Perri Verdino-Gates	Fred Holmes	November 18, 1997
			Barney helps the kids prepare for the school carnival. But when Baby Bop breaks Chip's tower for the carnival, Barney and his friends help him rebuild it. New Songs: I Can See It on Your Face
3	71		"Pennies, Nickels, Dimes"	Mitch Lobrovich	Steven Feldman	November 19, 1997
			The kids save up money to buy another goldfish. Stephen hunts for his missing quarter. New Songs: Pennies in My Pocket, Ten Little Pennies
4	72		"We've Got Rhythm"	Stephen White	Fred Holmes	November 20, 1997
			BJ's loud drum leads to a discussion on rhythm. Barney's friend Marvin Johnson and his daughter Mica perform a Native American dance to show how rhythm is used in dance. New Songs: Listen When People Talk
5	73		"Tick Tock Clocks!"	Mark S. Bernthal	Steven Feldman	November 21, 1997
			After Baby Bop is late to meet up with BJ in the treehouse, Barney and the kids help Baby Bop learn to tell time. Dr. TickTock stops by the school to make a special watch for Baby Bop. New Songs: We Love All Clocks, By Myself, Try and Try Again
6	74		"Waiting for Mr. MacRooney"	Donna Cooner	Fred Holmes	November 24. 1997
			Robert is waiting for a special delivery in the mail. To help pass the time, Barney takes the kids to his bakery to make some cookies. New Songs: Clean Up! Do Our Share!, You Can Count on Me
7	75		"Let's Build Together"	Perri Verdino-Gates	Steven Feldman	November 25, 1997
			After observing a construction site, the kids are inspired to erect their own building. When BJ makes building plans too big, the kids help him realize that teamwork makes work easier and much more fun. New Songs: Sailing Out Over the Ocean, The Construction Song
8	76		"It's Tradition"	Perri Verdino-Gates	Fred Holmes	November 26, 1997
			The kids share their own family traditions. They make family flags and go camping. Stella stops by to tell a story about a special family quilt. New Songs: It's a Family Tradition
9	77		"A Picture of Health"	Mark S. Bernthal & Mitch Lobrovich	Steven Feldman	November 27, 1997
			Hannah's allergies and Scooter's cold leads the group to discuss the importance of staying healthy. Barney sets up a make-believe doctor's office in the treehouse. New Songs: It's a Great Day, Oh, How I Love Trees, Squishy, Squashy, Washy
10	78		"Play Ball!"	Stephen White	Fred Holmes	November 28, 1997
			The kids can not figure out how to put together a complex robot toy. Barney brings out his vendo-ball machine to show the kids the greatest simple toy of all: the ball. New Songs: When You Have a Ball, Roll, Roll, Roll the Ball, Share Your Stuff, In and Out the Windmill
11	79		"A Different Kind of Mystery"	Donna Cooner	Steven Feldman	December 1, 1997
			A mysterious noise from the classroom prompts Barney and the kids to investigate and figure out who it is. Along the way, the kids learn that each of them are different and special. New Songs: It's a Fun, Fun Sunny Day!, You've Got to Be You
12	80		"Going on a Bear Hunt"	Perri Verdino-Gates	Fred Holmes	December 2, 1997
			It's Animal Adventures Week at school. The kids bring their favorite teddy bears. But when Stephen's bear goes missing, Barney and his friends help him find it. New Songs: It's C-C-C-Cold BRRRR!
13	81		"Let's Eat"	Heidi B. Kirby	Steven Feldman	December 3, 1997
			Barney and the kids set up a pretend fancy restaurant to help Robert practice his manners. New Songs: The Yum Yum Song
14	82		"Tree-Mendous Trees"	Stephen White	Fred Holmes	December 4, 1997
			Curtis is feeling sad because his friends are making fun of him for playing a tree in the school play. Barney teaches the group about the beneficial resources of trees. New Songs: Way Up in a Tree
15	83		"Good, Clean Fun!"	Perri Verdino-Gates	Steven Feldman	December 5, 1997
			Hannah is getting ready for a sleepover at her aunt's house. Barney helps the kids develop good hygiene. From brushing teeth to taking baths, keeping clean and healthy can be fun. New Songs: Icky, Squishy, Gooey, Ooey, Keep Your Sneeze to Yourself
16	84		"Easy, Breezy Day!"	Stephen White	Steven Feldman	December 8, 1997
			Barney teaches the kids all about wind. Chip and Curtis make small sailboats in the classroom. With a little imagination, Barney takes all of his friends on a hot air-balloon ride. New Songs: Why
17	85		"All Mixed Up"	Troy Charles	Fred Holmes	December 9, 1997
			When outdoor picnic plans are ruined by a rainstorm, Barney helps the kids prepare an indoor picnic. Meanwhile, Stephen is attempting to make lemonade, but has trouble getting the taste just right. Barney teaches him that following directions is the key to success. New Songs: Gonna Have A Picnic, The More We Crank The Handle
18	86		"Oh, Brother...She's My Sister"	Mark S. Bernthal	Steven Feldman	December 10, 1997
			After Baby Bop and BJ vow to never speak to each other again, Barney and his friends help them realize the delights of having a sibling. New Songs: Books Are Fun! (song)
19	87		"Once a Pond a Time"	Donna Cooner	Fred Holmes	December 11, 1997
			Kristen moves her frog to the temporary pond out on the playground. The kids learn all about the different types of animals and plants that inhabit ponds. New Songs: The Gaggle, Giggle, Wiggle Dance, Every Animal Talks In Its Own Special Way
20	88		"E-I-E-I-O"	Stephen White	Steven Feldman	December 12, 1997
			Barney takes the kids to Hannah's Grandparents farm to acquire a jug of milk to go along with their peanut butter sandwich snack. On the farm, they learn all about the different types of animals as well as the process milk goes through before being shipped to stores. New Songs: The Adventure Song, The Butter Song

Cast & Crew

Cast

• Barney (Body: David Joyner/Josh Martin/Maurice Scott, Voice: Bob West)
• Baby Bop (Body: Jeff Ayers, Voice: Julie Johnson)

  

• BJ (Body: Jeff Brooks/Adam Brown, Voice: Patty Wirtz)
• Hannah (Marisa Kuers)
• Kristen (Sara Hickman)
• Kim (Erica Rhodes)
• Stephen (Chase Gallatin)
• Alissa (Maurie Chandler)
• Ashley (Monet Chandler)
• Keesha (Mera Baker)
• Robert (Angel Velasco)
• Chip (Lucien Douglas)
• Jeff (Austin Ball) (debut)
• Danny (Jeffrey Hood) (debut)
• Curtis (Monte Black) (debut)
• Maria (Jessica Hinojosa)
• Mr. Boyd (Robert Sweatman)
• Stella the Storyteller (Phyllis Cicero)
• Scooter McNutty (voiced by Todd Duffey) (debut)
• Miss Etta Kette (voiced by Brice Armstrong) (debut)

Crew

Executive Producers

• Sheryl Stamps Leach
• Dennis DeShazer

Writers

• Stephen White
• Mark S. Bernthal
• Perri Verdino-Gates
• Mitch Loborvich
• Donna Cooner
• Heidi B. Kirby
• Troy Charles

Directors

• Fred Holmes
• Steven Feldman
• Jim Rowley
• Penny Wilson (Performance Director)

Producers

• Jim Rowley (Supervising Producer)
• Ben Vaughn (Senior Consulting Producer)
• Linda Houston (Consulting Producer)
• Jeff Gittle

Music Director

• Joe Phillips/Joseph Phillips

Guest Appearances

• Marvin Johnson (We've Got Rhythm)
• Mica Johnson (We've Got Rhythm)
• Ted Davey (played Dr. Tick Tock in Tick Tock Clocks!)
• Sam LaCroix (played Mateo in Waiting for Mr. MacRooney)
• D. Day (played Mr. MacRooney in Waiting for Mr. MacRooney)
• Tomie dePaola (Oh, Brother...She's My Sister)
• Patsy Goldwater (played Grammy Johannson in E-I-E-I-O)

Trivia

• This season also marks the start of Barney and Friends' Second Era (July 8, 1997)
• This season marks the debut of Curtis, Jeff, Danny, Scooter McNutty, and Miss Etta Kette
• The school, playground, and treehouse all get updated for the new generation:
  • The school doors change from orange to green; the windows have a green trim rather than white; and it now has a wheelchair ramp.
  • Unlike previous seasons, the classroom is no longer arranged by "centers". 
  • The playground gets more plants, and a red bench surrounds a tree. The fences have also changed to green rail fences.
  • The treehouse also gets renovated. In the back of the treehouse, there is a huge round table and a ship wheel. In the front of the treehouse, there are benches that look out to the outside deck of the treehouse.
    • In addition, a lookout is added to the treehouse. There are stairs that lead up to the look out, and a slide that connects from the lookout to the back of the treehouse.
• Like in Once Upon a Time (video), Stella's stories are now acted out by the kids while Stella narrates them.
• A new Barney doll is introduced.
• Josh Martin performed the Barney costume from Tree-Mendous Trees to E-I-E-I-O, except for All Mixed Up (which Maurice Scott performed Barney), and in the home video It's Time for Counting.
• This is the first and only season in which every episode has at least one new Barney song.
• Unlike previous seasons, the credits for this season only feature characters that appeared in the specific episode and not the entire cast.
• Some extras become regular cast members during this generation cast.
  • Stephen: appearances in the Season 3 episodes On the Move, Classical Cleanup, Are We There Yet?, and the home video Barney's Talent Show.
  • Ashley and Alissa: appearances in the Season 3 episode Twice Is Nice! and the Barney Video Barney's Talent Show.
  • Kristen: appearances in the home videos Fun & Games and Once Upon a Time.
  • Kim: appearance in Barney's Sense-Sational Day.
• Unlike previous seasons, the theme song for this season was edited after all 20 episodes were filmed.
• The names on the cubbies in the classroom from left to right are: Alissa, Ashley, Keesha, Robert, Stephen, Hannah, Chip, Kim, David, Maria, Dennis, and Kristen.
• Although Joe Phillips replaced Bob Singleton as the Music Director on the show, Bob Singleton was still a Music Director for a few Barney Home Videos. During this season's home videos, Singleton did Barney's Good Day, Good Night and It's Time for Counting