When Rabbit forces Tigger to have a bath, the bounce-happy tiger's stripes come off. The gang believes that this "new" creature isn't Tigger, as all Tiggers have stripes, prompting an identity crisis in the sad tiger. Eventually, Eeyore solves the problem by pointing out that it is Tigger's heart, not his stripes, that make him who he truly is.

After being buffeted about by the wind, Piglet becomes afraid of going outside.

Christopher Robin gives Piglet "magic earmuffs" to help give him confidence in his ice skating. After losing the earmuffs, Piglet has a crisis of belief, only to discover his own skill when he must save the gang from the perils of an icy river.

When Owl reads a thrilling mystery novel to the gang, Tigger inadvertently helps him find his lost glasses, prompting the bird to declare Tigger a detective. The bouncy tiger likes the idea, but resorts to committing crimes in secret to give himself cases to solve, which leads to attack of conscience when Pooh is accused of stealing honey.