Cleo discovers her grandmother was a Queen - and that makes her a Princess! Charley has to miss Skyscraper Jackson's big exhibition game due to a cold.
On his first day at school, T-Bone worries that he won't be able to keep up with the rest of the class. The library sponsors an essay contest for "Islander of the Year."
Cleo and Clifford are excited to learn that Cleo will be Clifford's houseguest the weekend her house is being painted. The dogs try to turn around Mr. Bleakman's grumpy day with a series of "secret good deeds."
While on his own, Clifford learns that playing by yourself can be fun, but being with friends is fun too. T-Bone learns that the support of good friends can help you manage feelings of fear.
It's "Keep Birdwell Beautiful" month and the kids and dogs decide to create gardens of their own. Clifford and his dog friends find the long-lost trunk of Captain Birdwell, filled with wonderful items brought to the island by the explorer long ago.
Thinking that it'll make him more appealing to Sheriff Lewis, T-Bone decides to "toughen up." Charley gets a new telescope and offers to bring it to Emily Elizabeth's space-theme party.
T-Bone finds himself in a contest with Mac. He doesn't win, but he does his best. The dogs convince themselves that it's okay to keep eating treats as long as they've done something "special" to deserve them.
T-Bone resolves not to let fear get the better of him after being scared by a ghost movie. Jetta exploits her friendship with Charley and Emily to win a model-building contest.
When the kittens, Billy and Betty, get stuck in a tree, Cleo and T-Bone learn that you don't have to be big to be helpful. Clifford does his best to keep Betty and Billy out of Mr. Bleakman's yard.
Jetta gives Charley a hard time about wanting to be a Martial Arts Master. When K.C. tells the gang he's too busy to play with them, Cleo feels slighted.
Nina's birthday is coming up, and she sets out to plan the best party ever. When Mrs. Howard misplaces her car keys, everyone in the house scrambles to try to find them before Emily Elizabeth misses her ballet recital.
Emily finds a baby bird and has to take care of her until she can learn to fly. Emily feels a little jealous that Jetta gets to go see the amazing titanic tower in the exciting big city.
When Clifford forgets a play date, Cleo gets really upset. T-Bone really likes Mimi, and is excited for her visit. But when Cleo starts to tease him, he feels embarrassed and uncomfortable.