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Peter thinks he's too short to do fun activities as well as Pinkalicious or Rafael, so he makes shoes that let you jump really high! But he and Pinkalicious will need to learn how to jump properly if they're going to make it to the park in time to play basketball. / Pinkalicious sees a pinkatoo, a rare music-loving bird that hasn't been seen in Pinkville for 53 years! Now everyone wants to see the pinkatoo, too. Pinkalicious, Peter, Rafael and Jasmine set out to find that bird!

Water You Doing? - While walking through the forest, Elinor and friends come across a stream and decide to make a stone walkway across it. What they didn't realize is that the stones they've moved stop the flow of water, which affects the fish living in a pool downstream. The pool gets a lot shallower, because less water gets to it. After observing how important the water flow is to the fish, they decide to remove their walkway and build a log bridge that goes over the stream instead. Thinking About Blinking - Ari is crowned the blinking champion after winning a bunch of intense staring contests at school. As Elinor and Olive try not to blink themselves, Elinor wonders, "why do we need to blink?" The kids then set out to learn everything there is to know about blinking. After a little help from Ms. Mole and observing a fish with no eyelids, the kids learn that most animals blink automatically to help keep their eyes wet and safe.

Come along and meet the renowned Chef Massimo Spigaroli, who makes one of the most coveted and revered cured hams in the world. Share an insider's tour of the farm, restaurant and the esteemed cellar at Antica Corte Pallavicina. Back at home, in honor of everything Italian, Joanne creates a modern Italian dinner board perfect for a family dinner. Recipes: Porchetta Meatballs; Black Rice and Arugula Pesto Salad; Balsamic Tomato Dipping Sauce.

Joanne starts her day by visiting a local farmer's market and then stops by to visit friends at their Mediterranean restaurant, Saffron, and cook one of their most popular dishes using one of Joanne's favorite ingredients. Saffron's Grilled Quail with Rose Petals and Ras El Hanout; Chopped Soup Salad; Grilled Pretzel Burger with Cherry Barbecue Sauce.

Joanne goes tapas-hopping in Rioja, Spain and brings the inspiration back to her home kitchen where we will experience the fine art of authentic tapas-making without leaving home. Spicy Paprika Shrimp with Amontillado; Oven Potato Chips with Boquerones Dip; Vermouth Cocktail.