Gilbert the opossum gets stuck with a tattle-tale, Phillip, on a class trip to Pilgrim Town, but he learns a valuable lesson when he gets stuck in the bathroom.
Gilbert is looking forward to his overnight camping trip, until Lewis tells him about the Camp Hi-Dee-Ho ghost, and Gilbert begins to wonder if he is brave enough to spend the night outside.
Gilbert is nervous about portraying George Washington in a school play, in front of the whole class, but he begins to feel even worse when he cannot find his main prop.
Gilbert forgets to do his homework over the weekend because he is busy playing in the snow and getting ready for Christmas, but then he comes up with a solution at the last minute.
While Alex sleeps, his dog Homer dreams about the game that will determine whether his team, the Doggers, or their opponents, the Hounds, will be champions of the world of dog baseball.