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Cricket Green attempts to introduce himself to a neighbor, but she runs away. His dad emphasizes the importance of making a good impression on their new city neighbors, which Cricket takes to heart by deciding to launch a chicken into space.
Cricket recruits a new friend, Remmy, to help him and Tilly launch a chicken into space. They decide a giant slingshot made from grandma's old underwear would be the best propulsion system. After nearly getting caught by grandma, they prepare for launch.
Cricket announces their impressive feat to the neighborhood. The first launch fails and the chicken crashes into a nearby cafe. The angry cafe owner confronts Cricket's dad. As punishment, Cricket is sent to his room.
In his room, Cricket feels dejected, but Remmy expresses admiration for his unique ideas. They hatch a new plan to use a more powerful rocket and escape through a secret exit in Cricket's room. They set up for a second launch, successfully sending the chicken into space and impressing the neighbors.
The Green family prepares for their traditional family steak night, even though it's more expensive in the city. Cricket is entrusted with holding the steaks, which he calls his 'precious meat babies'. They decide to take the subway to save time, despite Bill Green's reluctance about going underground.
Cricket and Tilly are excited by the subway, but their dad struggles to navigate. While exploring, Cricket gets into a dance-off with a street performer, whom Bill mistakes for a robot. The family ends up missing their train, and the steaks are left behind.
Devastated, the family decides to get their steaks back despite Bill's initial refusal. Cricket and Tilly jump on an underground train. As Bill chases after them, he encounters an environmental activist. They arrive at the station where the steaks were left, but the train is delayed indefinitely.
Tilly encourages Cricket not to give up. Cricket attempts to retrieve the steaks from the delayed train. He encounters a rat carrying a mysterious package, which turns out to be a bomb. A bomb squad member, Carol, retrieves it, clearing the tracks.
Cricket makes a daring attempt to get the steaks from the tracks, putting himself in danger. Bill realizes that family is more important than tradition or steaks. He pulls Cricket to safety just before an incoming train. They decide to order takeout, and the episode ends with them taking the bus home.