The episode starts out with Rabbit tending to his garden. He has several vegetables in his arms, struggling to carry all of them.
"Now, let's see here. Peas?" Rabbit eats a few peas. "Delicious! Cauliflower?" As before, Rabbit chews on a sample. "To die for! Asparagus?" After chowing down on one piece of asparagus, Rabbit exclaims "Crunchy! These are perfect!"
Rabbit places the remaining vegetation in a wheelbarrow. Just then, someone unexpectedly jumps onto him. Rabbit yelps upon realizing it's Tigger.
"Hiya, long ears! Whatcha up to?" asks Tigger.
"I'm ballet dancing." Rabbit sarcastically replies.
"Well, how you gonna do that without ballet shoes?" inquires Tigger, pronouncing ballet as "bal-ET."
"If you really want to know, I'm preparing for the harvest."
"Ooh! So that's why all that food's here!" Tigger looks at the crops, licking his lips.
"Don't even think about it, Tigger! It took months to grow these things, I'm not letting you eat the whole crop!" states an angered Rabbit.
"I wasn't gonna! I just wanted a little taste." clarifies Tigger.
"Well, you're just going to have to wait like everyone else. Now, if you excuse me, I have a garden to tend to."
"Can I help?" inquires Tigger. "I'm strong and ragged."
"No." Rabbit rudely replies.
"Why not? I'd be splendifurious at pulling carrots out of the ground!"
Rabbit loses his temper. "Can't you take a hint and leave me alone?"
"Well, gee. I'll stay out of your way, Mr. Grumpy Pants." sniffles Tigger, as he bounces away.
Rabbit sighs in relief. "Finally."
The bunny then takes a look at the front of his house, seeing Pooh there.
"I can see you, Pooh." states Rabbit.
Pooh waves at Rabbit from the door. "Hi, Rabbit! Would you mind if I had one small speckle of honey?"
"Yes I would, Pooh. You're not getting any honey." states an authoritative Rabbit.
"Why not?" inquires Pooh.
"Because to you, a speckle is two pots. I need to keep that honey for the harvest. It doesn't grow on trees, you know!"
"No, but it does come from beehives." replies Pooh.
"Then go find some in there." states an irritated Rabbit.
"Oh, bother. It might be easier to do anyway." retorts Pooh, as Rabbit looks at him walking away.
Meanwhile, Piglet is shown leaving his house. He notices the clouds starting to appear in the sky.
"Oh, d-d-dear. The clouds look angry." muses Piglet. He then sees Rabbit nearby in the garden. "Oh no! I've got to warn Rabbit!"
Piglet rushes towards Rabbit.
"Rabbit, Rabbit!" shouts Piglet.
"I'm busy right now." Rabbit tersely replies.
"There are clouds in the sky! It could rain!"
"Yes, and maybe they'll clear off and nothing will happen." reasons Rabbit.
"B-b-but what if it rains? What if there's thunder and lightning?" asks Piglet.
"I'll take my chances. I am not leaving until I've harvested my garden."
"Well, okay." says a reluctant Piglet, walking back to his house.
"Is it really too much to ask to go one day in my garden without anyone bothering me?" Rabbit says to himself.
Right after Rabbit finishes his sentence, the background becomes darker as more clouds come in. Lightning then flashes right near Rabbit, in the middle between Rabbit himself and the wheelbarrow.
Rabbit screams in horror, as he quickly runs into his house for safety. He leans on the front door from within, taking deep breaths in an attempt to compose himself.
"That was a close one! I could have been fried!" realizes Rabbit. "How did this happen? Why me? What did I do?"
After asking himself that question, Rabbit remembers how harsh he was to Tigger and Pooh not too long ago, in addition to not taking Piglet's warning seriously.
"Am I really that mean? Goodness, maybe it was a sign from the clouds. Of course it was! They want me to change my ways, and I will! I promise, I will be a better Rabbit!"
The next day, Pooh knocks on Rabbit's door.
"Rabbit! Oh, Rabbit! Do you happen to have any honey? Pretty please?"
As the door creaks open, on the other side is Rabbit, who is smiling widely.
"Good morning, Pooh! Want some honey?" inquires Rabbit.
"How did you know?"
"I just had a hunch. Here, I'll give you two pots of honey!" Rabbit immediately gives Pooh the honey.
Pooh takes a moment to look at both pots. "My, oh my! Today must be my lucky day!"
"The pleasure's all mine." assures Rabbit.
As Pooh walks away, Rabbit yells "And don't worry! There's more honey where that came from!"
"Hmm. Something about Rabbit seems different. But it's a good kind of different." surmises Pooh.
Tigger is the next to visit Rabbit at his own abode, bouncing on his tail as he inches closer to the house.
"Hey, Rabbit! Are you in a better mood today?"
Rabbit then opens the door. "Better? Try fantastic! Come on in!"
Tigger is in disbelief. "Who, me?"
"Of course, you!" Rabbit gestures Tigger to come inside. They both sit at the table.
"Wanna be the first to try my crop?" asks Rabbit.
"Wait a minute!" declares Tigger.
"What?"
"Today's opposite day, idn't it? See, you can't pull a fast one on us Tiggers!" replies Tigger.
"Not at all!" insists Rabbit. "I felt bad for yelling at you yesterday, so it's the least I could do."
Tigger's suspicion turns into appreciation. "Thanks, fluff face!" Tigger grabs an ear of corn, chomping into it as he leaves Rabbit's house.
Outside, Tigger speaks into the corn husk. "Ear of corn, did you hear? Rabbit gave me you! It's not sensiful, I tells ya!"
Later, Rabbit is seen picking daisies in a field. After grabbing a handful, he decides to put one in between the fur on his head and his left ear.
"Hi, Rabbit." greets Eeyore, in his typically depressed voice.
Rabbit is startled, jumping up in surprise. "Oh! Eeyore, I didn't see you there!"
"Sorry to disappoint you."
"Not at all! As a matter of fact, I'm overjoyed to see you!" proclaims Rabbit.
"Aw, you're just saying that." replies Eeyore.
"Would you mind having some tea with me?" asks Rabbit.
"Well, it's not like I have anything better to do."
Eeyore and Rabbit are then seen having a tea party at the heart of the Hundred Acre Wood.
"Do you like the tea, Eeyore?"
"It's fine." replies Eeyore.
"Notice anything... different?" probes Rabbit.
"Not really."
"Oh, you pulled it out of me! It's chamomile from the daises. I can't wait for everyone to try it at my-" Rabbit stops himself.
"At your what?" inquires Eeyore.
"Well, since the cat's out of the bag, I may as well tell you." Rabbit looks around to ensure no one else is overhearing their conversation. "I'm going to have a special celebration. But don't tell the others!"
"Don't worry, my lips are sealed." ensures Eeyore.
"Thanks for being a great friend!" Rabbit leaves the area.
"I'm so excited for the party." states Eeyore.
Later, Rabbit accidentally bumps into Piglet.
"H-h-hello, Rabbit."
"Piglet! I'm so happy to see you!" claims Rabbit.
"That makes two of us. Gee, I was really worried for you yesterday with all that lightning. Are you okay?"
"Your concern is much appreciated, but I'm better than okay. I'm thrilled to be alive!"
"Well, it's n-n-nice to see you in such a good mood." states Piglet.
"I do apologize for not taking your warning seriously, though."
"Don't worry about it; everything turned out f-f-fine." assures Piglet.
"That it did, Piglet. That it did. Say, I have an idea!" declares Rabbit. "How about a piggy back ride?"
"Oh, I don't know. We could both get hurt." worries Piglet.
"Not with me! I'll make sure you're safe." states Rabbit.
"Well, okay. If you s-s-say so."
Piglet climbs on Rabbit's back, as he begins to hop.
"Since when did you hop?" asks Piglet.
"Well, I've had a spring in my step lately! And I like it more than walking!"
Piglet tries holding on for dear life. "Whoa!"
The small pig cannot keep up, and is flung several feet away. Piglet lands in a bush.
"Oh, Piglet! Are you alright?"
Rabbit grabs Piglet out of the bush.
"I will be... tomorrow." Piglet falls down in exhaustion.
Then, Rabbit is seen slowly approaching Gopher, who is digging through a hole. On the other way through, he finds Rabbit staring at him with a smile. He screams at the sight of Rabbit's toothy grin.
"Sorry, Gopher. Did I scare you?" asks Rabbit.
"Nah, just wasn't expecting to see ya was all. Say, I haven't seen you smile like that since... gee, I don't remember you smilin' like that." states Gopher.
"Don't worry, Gopher. I'm the new and improved Rabbit."
"What's that mean?" inquires Gopher.
"It means I'm a caring and giving rabbit now." explains Rabbit.
"You always were before."
"Oh, you're too kind." replies Rabbit.
Gopher goes back to digging, but is unnerved by Rabbit watching him intently.
"Shouldn't you be making a schedule or something, sonny?" asks Gopher.
"Perish the thought! I just want to help you." assures Rabbit.
"Well, I can handle it by myself. Daddy always said, 'a gopher never gabs because they always get work done.' Which I gotta do, if you don't mind."
"Of course! I'll get out of your hair!" Rabbit hops away.
Gopher scratches his head in confusion. "It's fur, not hair."
At Rabbit's house, Pooh is inside talking to him.
"Oh Rabbit, I couldn't." insists Pooh.
"Nonsense! I know how much you love honey, so I insist you take all of my pots!"
"But you'll need them for the winter." says Pooh.
"Oh, I'm sure I can find a surplus in the next few months." assures Rabbit.
"I can't eat another speckle, Rabbit. I'm stuffed." Pooh feels his stomach.
"Well, if you're sure."
Pooh leaves Rabbit's house.
Inside his own home, Rabbit has an epiphany. "I can serve all this honey at the party! That way, Pooh will get his fair share and everyone will be properly fed. Now I'm all set! Being my new self really is paying off."
Outside, Pooh walks around the Hundred Acre Wood. Tigger bounces in the bear's direction.
"Hiya, buddy bear!" greets Tigger.
"Oh, hi Tigger." says a downbeat Pooh.
"Hey, what's eating you?" asks Tigger.
"It's honey, and nothing but."
"Well, they say you are what you eat from your head to your elbows." states Tigger.
"That's not the point, Tigger. Haven't you noticed Rabbit's changed?"
Tigger shivers. "Yeah, don't remind me. Bunny boy keeps giving me his vegetables. I've eaten so many carrots, I'm surprised I haven't turned orange!"
"But you're already orange." states Pooh.
As Pooh and Tigger continue walking, Gopher pops up from a hole in the ground.
"Do I detect some hearsay?" asks Gopher.
"Less hearsay, more concern." corrects Pooh.
"Yeah, well that rabbit has been driving me crazy! He cleaned my helmet when I needed it most! If this is the new and improved Rabbit, I'm not a fan."
Shortly after Gopher's statement, Piglet arrives on the scene.
"Hey, Pigaletto! Having trouble with Rabbit too?" asks Tigger.
"Not to be mean, but yes. He's been d-d-doing everything for me ever since I fell off his back." explains Piglet.
"If you ask me, I liked sonny better before." opines Gopher.
"That makes three of us!" adds Tigger.
"I wonder why he's acting this way in the first place." wonders Piglet.
Gopher thinks about it for a moment. "Maybe he has amnesia!"
"Amnesia? What on Earth is that?" asks Pooh.
"That's when you can't remember a thing, and it turns you into someone new." explains Gopher.
"Oh! Like a brand new day!" states Pooh.
"Maybe he tripped over a rock and lost his memory." reasons Gopher.
"Don't be ridicurous!" exclaims Tigger.
"What do you think is going on, Tigger?" asks Piglet.
"Well, it's clear as clay! It's the invasion of the bunny snatchers! Poor floppy ears has been possessed." explains Tigger.
"I wouldn't put much stock in that." states Gopher.
"But it can't be amnesia either; he still r-r-remembers yesterday." adds Piglet.
"That's a relief! That means Rabbit is still in there somewhere." says Pooh.
"We've got to unscramble the crosshairs in his synapses!" claims Tigger.
"But how?" asks Piglet.
"Hmm. I think I have an idea." proclaims Gopher.
Rabbit is then seen setting up the table he and Eeyore had drunk tea from earlier in the day.
"I really appreciate your help setting up the party, Eeyore." states Rabbit.
"Aw, it was nothing. Wasn't like I lifted the table or anything." states a somber Eeyore.
"I can't wait to see the smiles on everyone's faces when they arrive."
"Sorry I won't have one." replies Eeyore.
"Chin up, Eeyore! All you have to do is think positive, and all kinds of good things will come your way!" states Rabbit.
"We'll see about that."
Meanwhile, inside Rabbit's house, Gopher uses a saw to open the floor, enabling him and the others to enter.
"Here it is! Rabbit's kitchen!" declares Gopher.
"I d-d-don't know about this." states a cautious Piglet.
"Don't worry, Piglet. I'm sure Gopher knows what he's doing." claims Pooh.
"You're darn tootin'! I'll be right back!"
Once again, Gopher digs underground, and eventually pops out of the kitchen sink. He tries pulling on the faucet, to no avail.
"Phew! That faucet's persistent. Tigger, can you give me a hand?" asks Gopher.
"Gee, I don't know, Goph. That sounds like it would hurt." claims Tigger.
"I think Gopher means he needs your help." says Pooh.
"Oh! I can obsoletely do that!"
Tigger proceeds to bounce up and down towards the sink, before using his paws to rip off the faucet. A gush of water comes out seconds later.
"Rabbit's not going to like this one bit." claims Piglet.
"He'll be angrier than a fire ant. But we gotta get the old Rabbit back." replies Gopher.
Outside, Rabbit is seen putting a purple cloth on the table. Seconds later, he notices large spurts of water coming from his house in the distance.
"That's too bad. Looks like you didn't find any oil." states Eeyore.
"I wasn't even trying to look for some!"
Rabbit rushes toward his house, and enters inside.
"What are you guys doing?" asks a curious Rabbit.
"Just wanted to do some home improvement. What do ya think?" inquires Gopher.
"I think..." Rabbit pauses, thinking it over.
Pooh and his friends look on, expecting to be scolded.
"That it's a brilliant idea!" finishes an exuberant Rabbit.
"Huh?" asks Piglet.
"I was thinking of having a bird bath, and thanks to all of you, I have one! I can't wait for them all to enjoy it!" Rabbit leaves the house, hopping all the while.
"That wasn't the response I expected." acknowledges Gopher.
"What do we do now?" wonders Piglet.
Pooh gently rubs his stomach. "All this planning is making my tummy rumble."
"You know, I'm getting mighty famished. Hungry, too." claims Gopher.
"Wait, guys! That's it! I have an idea!" exclaims Tigger, hopping on his tail. "Hoo hoo hoo hoo!"
"What is it, Tigger?" inquires Pooh.
"Since Rabbit's got all this honey, we should eat it up. That way, he'll return to Norman seeing it all gonzo!"
"You had me at honey." declares Pooh.
Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and Gopher all head for the pots of honey residing in Rabbit's cabinet. As Piglet attempts to eat honey from his pot, he falls inside of it.
"Eat up! We gotta make sure this is all gone when he comes back!" reminds Gopher.
Following Gopher's instructions, they all go to town chowing on the honey. Later, most of them have eaten so much of the sugary sweet, their stomachs have become bloated.
"That was some good stuff." opines Gopher, burping afterwards.
"I don't think I could taste any more of this stuff. Maybe a little more." Tigger proceeds to lick his paw.
Pooh, however, looks exactly the same. "There, that'll keep me full for a few hours."
Just then, he notices Piglet is nowhere to be seen. "Has anyone seen Piglet?"
"Sonny, I can't see a thing except for my tummy." answers Gopher.
Piglet proceeds to climb up to the top of the pot, revealing his head. "Finally."
"There you are, Piglet!" announces Pooh.
"Taking a swim in the honey?" asks Tigger.
"I was ready to eat some honey, and next thing I knew, I fell in." explains Piglet.
"Don't worry, little buddy! I'll get you out." Tigger tries to get up, but rolls around the room like a bowling ball. "Once I can bounce."
The gang hear the door creak, as Rabbit walks back inside.
"Who knew setting up a tea party would be such thirsty work?" asks Rabbit, walking towards the kitchen. He notices Gopher, Piglet, Pooh, and Tigger laying on the floor.
Rabbit is surprised by what he sees. "My, you boys sure were hungry."
"You can say that again, sonny." Gopher belches once again.
"Changed your mind about the honey, Pooh?" inquires Rabbit.
"I suppose so."
"Well, I commend you for sharing the honey around. I'm just thankful none of it went to waste."
Tigger is shocked. "You're not mad?"
"Of course not! Clearly you were all hungry, and I'm glad I could help. Even if I didn't know about it." explains Rabbit.
After a brief pause, Rabbit proposes the following idea: "Why don't you burn off those calories by playing outside?"
"What a fantasterific idea, bunny boy!" Tigger glomps Rabbit, proceeding to essentially crush him.
They all exit Rabbit's house, with the exception of Rabbit himself. Rabbit paces back and forth throughout his house.
"Oh, this is terrible! The party's today, and everyone is full! How can I have a party without food? What's a rabbit to do?"
Rabbit stops pacing, and comes to a realization. "Hold on a minute. What am I saying? I'm falling back into old habits." He breathes, and then concludes: "That's alright, because I stopped myself before going further. I really have changed for the better!"
Meanwhile, Pooh and the gang are outside, having returned to their normal frames.
"I think we should just give up." says a blunt Gopher.
"No way! This isn't the Rabbit I know and love! He's got to be in there somewhere!" replies Tigger.
"I don't know, Tigger. Perhaps Gopher has a point." adds Pooh.
"Yeah, and m-m-maybe this can be a good thing. We just have to get used to the new Rabbit." claims Piglet.
"I can't believe what my eyes are seeing! We can't give up! I want my long ears back!" Tigger stamps his feet during his rant.
"We all want him back. But there's nothing we can do." answers Gopher.
As the quartet continue walking around the Hundred Acre Wood, they see Eeyore passing by.
"Oh, hello Eeyore!" greets Pooh.
"Hi, guys." replies a deadpan Eeyore.
"Where have you been all day, donkey boy?" asks Tigger.
"Just helping Rabbit with his party." Eeyore then blushes. "Oops, I wasn't supposed to say that."
"Party? For what?" inquires Gopher.
"Spill it!" states Tigger, getting right in front of Eeyore's face.
"I cannot tell a lie. It's a tea party. Sorry I ruined the surprise."
"It won't be much of one with that new Rabbit there." pouts Tigger.
"What am I going to wear?" wonders Pooh, looking at his trademark red shirt.
"A tea party? Sounds like f-f-fun!" states Piglet. "Though I hope there won't be any spills."
"And we'll have to be on our best behavior." adds Gopher.
Tigger's mouth drops, as he gets an idea. "Oh, Goph! I could kiss you!"
"Sorry, sonny. I got dirt breath!" answers Gopher.
"Don't you guys see? If we forget about our manners at the party, maybe Rabbit will go back to Norman!" Tigger bounces about after explaining his idea.
"Rabbit won't like that." cautions Eeyore.
"That's a great idea, Tigger!" states Pooh.
"Well, thinking things up is what Tiggers do best!"
"It'd be fun to play pretend at the party." adds Piglet.
"Sounds like a plan! Let's show the new and improved Rabbit our table manners." states Gopher.
The four all head towards Rabbit's party, with Eeyore following them distantly.
"Me and my big mouth." says Eeyore.
In the next scene, Rabbit is seen placing a doily at the center of the wooden table. A large bowl of chamomile tea is nearby the doily, with several empty tea cups awaiting guests.
Rabbit notices the others arriving in the distance, and waves.
"So glad you could all make it!" says an elated Rabbit. However, the others simply ignore his greeting and sit down at the table.
"Ah, must be very thirsty after all that walking around. Let's waste no time then!" Rabbit pours in the tea for everyone, before sitting down.
"Rabbit?" asks Pooh.
"Yes, Pooh?"
"I don't want to be a bother, but I'd love to have some honey to go with my tea." replies Pooh.
"I was planning on serving honey, but you all ate it." explains Rabbit.
"Yes, well. I'm hungry again, and I want honey." says Pooh.
Rabbit looks temporarily annoyed, but shakes it off. "Sorry, Pooh. You should have said something sooner. I just assumed none of you would be hungry after all that honey."
"You mean this will be a honey free party?"
"I'm afraid so." replies Rabbit.
"Well, it's not much of a party then, is it?" asks a rhetorical Pooh.
"Oh, Pooh, stop your belly aching!" shouts Gopher.
"I wish I could." states Pooh.
Rabbit is surprised. "Gopher, that was rude. You owe Pooh an apology."
"That's fine, 'cause I'm about ready to tell a story."
"Ooh, what kind of story?" asks Piglet.
"Listen and you'll find out." Gopher prepares to tell his story. "Well, it all started with a little gopher in the ground we'll call Daddy."
In a flash forward, Rabbit looks exhausted as Gopher drones on.
"Then, he met my Mama, and they had twenty children, one a year. Let's see if I can remember the birth order here, it's been a while. Merton, Leroy, Carlton, Garfield, Frances and Francis. One was a girl and the other a boy. Um..."
"Gopher, I don't mean to interrupt your story, but maybe someone else should get the chance to speak." states Rabbit.
"Oh, sorry. But I'm not even halfway there yet! You'll get your turn, sonny." replies Gopher.
Rabbit taps his fingers on the table as Gopher continues speaking.
"I'd like to have some more chamomile, please." says Piglet.
"Help yourself!" encourages Rabbit. "Excellent manners, Piglet."
Piglet dips his hand in the bowl of chamomile, tainting it. "Mm, delicious!"
Rabbit grits his teeth. "Had enough, Piglet?"
"Oh, not at all! I'm still t-t-thirsty!"
Piglet proceeds to slurp the entire bowl, as Rabbit does his best to remain calm.
Seconds later, Tigger gets up from his seat.
"Who has time for this junk?" Tigger begins to bounce around. "Us Tiggers gotta bounce 36 hours a day!"
Rabbit's eye twitches. "There are only 24 hours in a day, Tigger."
"Shows what you now! I'm going by bouncing standard time!"
"Tigger, stop! You're going to get hurt! Or worse, hurt someone else!" pleads Rabbit.
"Rabbit, all parties need to have honey." opines Pooh. "It's not my party, but I'll cry anyway!"
Pooh begins to mock cry, annoying Rabbit further.
"So, where was I? Oh, yes! I was the runt of the litter, but grew up to have the biggest teeth! Mama was so proud of my choppers!" remembers Gopher.
"Rabbit, all the chamomile tea's gone. Can you make some more?" inquires Piglet.
"I knew this wasn't gonna end well." claims Eeyore.
"Don't be ridicirous, donkey boy! The party's just getting started!" claims Tigger.
"Stop it!" shouts Rabbit at the top of his lungs.
Everyone looks at him in shock, as even Tigger stops bouncing.
"I give you people my all, and treat every single one of you with the utmost respect. And what do I get back? Outright boorishness, complete lack of manners, unkind behavior I didn't know existed! Well, no more Mr. Nice Rabbit! Everything's going back to normal starting right now!"
Rabbit literally puts his foot down for emphasis.
Tigger breaks the silence. "Welcome back, long ears!"
He proceeds to embrace Rabbit.
"Get off of me!" replies an angered Rabbit.
"It really is you!" Tigger gives Rabbit a kiss on his left cheek, causing Rabbit to blush.
"Now, hold on a minute here." says Rabbit, forcibly removing Tigger from his grip. "Was this some kind of ploy to get me back to normal?"
"Of course it was! We missed the old you!" answers Tigger.
"Y-you did?" asks a surprised Rabbit. "But, the lightning! It told me I had to change my behavior!"
"Oh, that's why you changed?" asks Piglet. "That could have happened to anyone, Rabbit."
"Yeah, I once heard about this beaver who..." says Gopher, before stopping himself upon seeing Rabbit's dour expression. "Sorry."
"But I was so rude to all of you, how could you prefer the old me?" asks Rabbit.
"Don't you see, Rabbit? We like you for who you are." explains Pooh.
"You're always on top of things around here, and that's why everything was thrown out of whack." claims Gopher.
"We wouldn't have you any other way, fluff face." adds Tigger.
"I'm glad you're you again." says an innocent Piglet.
Rabbit smiles at the validation his friends all gave him. "You know, I may not be the nicest rabbit in the world, but I sure have the nicest friends a rabbit could have."
"Except me." states a depressed Eeyore.
"No." says Rabbit.
Eeyore looks sad. "I figured."
"Especially you."
Eeyore smiles. The gang all proceed to sit down back at the table, enjoying each other's company as the camera zooms upwards to a sunny sky. The episode then fades to black.