Andrew Stanton

Woody pleads with Sid's 'mutant' toys to help him rescue Buzz Lightyear before he is blown up by a rocket. He humbles himself, admitting his fault and appealing to their sense of community to save his only friend.

Mike and Sulley begin their day with a lively commute to work. Mike, eager to drive his new car, is thwarted by Sulley, who insists they walk due to a scream shortage, leading to humorous bickering and observations of their fellow Monstropolis citizens.

After a failed attempt to fly leads to the loss of his arm, Buzz Lightyear has a mental breakdown during a tea party with dolls. Woody tries to snap him out of his existential crisis and use the situation to plan their escape.

The Captain of the Axiom confronts the ship's autopilot, Auto, demanding that the human race return to Earth. He realizes that mere survival is not enough and finds the courage to reclaim his authority and humanity.

Woody and Buzz Lightyear are on 'watch' duty, trying to keep an eye on the new toy, Forky. Woody expresses his struggles with this new responsibility, leading to a humorous misunderstanding about his 'inner voice' with Buzz. The scene culminates in Forky's escape and Woody's desperate attempt to retrieve him.

During a training session for new recruits, Ms. Flint critiques a clumsy trainee's failure to follow safety protocols. The CEO, Mr. Waternoose, interrupts to emphasize the grave danger human children pose to the monster world and the desperate need for high-quality screams to power their city.

Trapped in Sid's room, Woody tries to snap Buzz out of an existential crisis after Buzz realizes he is not a real Space Ranger. The two rivals find common ground and mutual respect through their shared love for their owner, Andy.

Gabby Gabby attempts to manipulate Woody into giving up his voice box by appealing to his sense of duty and his memories of being loved by a child.

Buzz Lightyear attempts to contact Star Command and surveys his surroundings, unaware that he is actually a toy in a child's bedroom.

Woody expresses his deep-seated insecurity and jealousy toward Buzz Lightyear. He realizes that his own simple features cannot compete with Buzz's high-tech gadgets, leading to a moment of vulnerability regarding his place in Andy's life.

Mike puts Sulley through a rigorous monster training routine, preparing him for his job as a scarer. Later, they watch a Monsters, Inc. commercial where Mike is accidentally obscured, much to his dismay.

Buzz Lightyear believes he has crash-landed on an alien planet, while a bewildered Woody tries to explain the reality of the bedroom hierarchy.

Woody attempts to explain to the newly created Forky his purpose as a toy for Bonnie, but Forky struggles to understand his identity and constantly tries to return to the trash. The conversation evolves into Woody reflecting on his own past with Andy, leading to a surprising moment of connection and understanding between the two toys.

Nemo is bursting with excitement for his first day of school, while his overprotective father, Marlin, is paralyzed by anxiety. Marlin attempts to stall their departure with excessive safety checks and health inspections, revealing the deep-seated fear he has for his son's safety in the open ocean.

Woody and Forky encounter a seemingly friendly doll in an antique store, but the atmosphere turns sinister when she reveals her true intentions.