Sesame Street

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  • 1969
  • 53 Seasons
  • 8.1  (14,769)

Sesame Street is an educational television show for children that premiered on PBS in 1969. It is known for its cast of colorful and expressive Muppets, including the iconic characters of Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, and Grover. The show is hosted by human cast members Kevin Clash, Linda Bove, Sonia Manzano, Alan Muraoka, Charlotte Rae, Bob McGrath, Roscoe Orman, Emilio Delgado, Loretta Long, and Northern Calloway, who interact with the Muppets to teach basic skills and concepts to preschool-aged viewers. Each episode of Sesame Street is an engaging mix of live-action sequences, Muppet sketches, and animated segments that feature catchy songs, humorous skits, and memorable characters. The show's creators, Jim Henson and his team of puppeteers, revolutionized children's programming by crafting a cast of lovable and distinctive Muppets that could deliver messages of kindness, cooperation, and empathy in a fun and accessible way. The show's content is designed to align with pre-kindergarten educational standards, addressing topics like letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and social skills. Sesame Street's curriculum is guided by a team of experts in child development, education, and psychology, who work alongside the writers and producers to ensure that the show is effective and age-appropriate. In addition to the educational content, Sesame Street features a host of celebrity guest stars who interact with the Muppets in entertaining and often hilarious ways. Past guests have included everyone from David Bowie and B.B. King to Michelle Obama and Ellen DeGeneres. These appearances add an extra bit of sparkle to the show and teach young viewers about different areas of interest and diverse people. Sesame Street has earned countless accolades over the years, including over 190 Emmy Awards and recognition from various educational and advocacy groups for its groundbreaking work in early childhood education. The show has also spawned numerous spinoff series and specials, as well as merchandise and consumer products featuring the beloved characters. Today, Sesame Street continues to be a cornerstone of children's programming, beloved by multiple generations of viewers. It is available for Watch Sesame Street Online through various streaming services, allowing children across the world to enjoy the show's timeless messages of kindness, learning, and fun. Watch Sesame Street Online today and experience the magic of this iconic children's series!.

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Seasons
Sesame Street Submarine
35. Sesame Street Submarine
January 1, 2023
Summary is not available.
Ramp and Roll
34. Ramp and Roll
January 1, 2023
Summary is not available.
Grandparents
33. Grandparents
January 1, 2023
Summary is not available.
Gabrielle
32. Gabrielle
January 1, 2023
Summary is not available.
Love Makes a Family
31. Love Makes a Family
January 1, 2023
Summary is not available.
Wash Day
29. Wash Day
May 18, 2023
Summary is not available.
The Letter C Vacation
28. The Letter C Vacation
January 1, 2023
When the letter "C" goes on vacation, all of the things that start with it also go missing – cans become fans, a cake becomes a rake, cups turn into pups. When a rested letter C returns, everyone realizes that all 26 letters are important.
Recycling Fairy to the Rescue
27. Recycling Fairy to the Rescue
May 4, 2023
Redusa the Recycling Fairy helps everyone on Sesame Street recycle their old trash to help keep the earth clean and beautiful.
Make Music with Bob
26. Make Music with Bob
January 1, 2023
Bob helps Abby learn all about musical instruments and how vibration makes sound, while choosing the right instrument to play.
Fans of the Fan Dance
25. Fans of the Fan Dance
January 1, 2023
Ji-Young invites her friends Elmo, Zoe, Gabrielle, Charlie, and Tamir to join her Korean fan dance class. Together they learn how to use the fans and thank Ji-Young for sharing the dance that’s special to her and her family.
Horsing Around
23. Horsing Around
January 1, 1970
Julia and Samuel are helping Elmo learn to ride a pony at a horse farm. Before riding the pony, Elmo learns how to greet, feed, and brush the pony. When it’s time to ride, Elmo feels nervous. What if he practices belly breathing? Let’s try!
Monster Truckin
22. Monster Truckin
January 1, 1970
Elmo and Chris are making their own monster truck jump, but they don’t have a ramp. What if they make one out of a pizza box lid? Let’s try!
Grouch-ercise
21. Grouch-ercise
January 1, 1970
Oscar's been feeling terrible all day, so Elmo, Abby, Grundgetta, and Nina try to find different exercises to help him feel better. As they set off to tell Oscar all the exercises they came up with, they find him returning from a long, grouchy walk picking up trash. Oscar feels much better and is back to feeling good and rotten.
Count On
20. Count On
January 1, 1970
Grover has a new job as a kitty sitter but struggles to count the number of kitties altogether. After the Count shares a shortcut – counting on, instead of from the beginning – Grover learns to count on from where he left off.
Cinderella's New Shoes
19. Cinderella's New Shoes
January 1, 1970
Cinderella doesn’t want to be a princess or open her new shoe store, she only wants to play. But when she meets Rosita, who suggests she get a new pair of sneakers, Cinderella realizes she can be a princess and play.
Art Rocks!
18. Art Rocks!
January 1, 1970
Elmo, Abby, and Big Bird are painting pictures in the community garden, but they don’t have any paper. What if they paint on rocks that are strong and smooth? Let’s try!
Just Right
17. Just Right
January 1, 1970
When James says Mia can’t play Goldilocks because she doesn’t look like her, Mia stands up for herself and James learns that the best part of acting out a story is that you can be anyone you want to be.
Read-and-Share
16. Read-and-Share
January 1, 1970
Elmo, Gabrielle, and Ji-Young are at an Outdoor Library. When Ji-Young can’t find a book with all the things that make her special, she writes her own comic book with the help of her friends.
Rockin' with Elmo and Abby
15. Rockin' with Elmo and Abby
January 1, 1970
Elmo and Abby compromise to create the “Best Friend Song” from each of their favorite songs.
Family Album
14. Family Album
January 1, 1970
Gabrielle and Tamir are making a family photo album for Grandma Nell. They learn about melanin and that sometimes people in a family can look alike, and sometimes they can look different, but are still the same family.
Nani Bird Visits
13. Nani Bird Visits
January 1, 1970
Big Bird’s aunt, Nani Bird, is visiting Sesame Street from Hawaii. Nani Bird shares with Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Nina how to say “aloha,” make paper flower lei, and how to hula – all special things Big Bird’s family does in Hawaii.
Bubble Trouble
12. Bubble Trouble
January 1, 1970
It's national bubble week! Elmo, Rosita, Zoe, and Charlie are filling all of Sesame Street with bubbles to celebrate, but they are getting tired. They wonder if there's something that could make bubbles for them. What if they put bubble wands on an egg rack in front of a fan and spin it through a tub of soapy water? Let's try! It works. They didn't give up and Sesame Street gets filled with bubbles thanks to their new machine!
Gold Medal Tango
11. Gold Medal Tango
January 1, 1970
Elmo, Rosita, and Chris are making a doggy obstacle course for Tango. They find a hula hoop that Tango could jump through, but it won’t stand up. What if they put the hoop through the slats of two chairs? Let’s try!
Big Bird
10. Big Bird
January 1, 1970
Abby and Elmo help Big Bird calm down before he is about to perform live on TV singing on the show, The Squawk. Includes Elmo
How to Catch a Robot Dog
9. How to Catch a Robot Dog
January 1, 1970
Elmo and Tamir need to catch Norbert’s robot dog, Alfred, but he keeps running away. What if they make a fishing pole with a magnet since Alfred is made of metal? Let’s try!
Rudy
8. Rudy
January 1, 1970
Summary is not available.
Happy Hair Day
7. Happy Hair Day
January 1, 1970
Elmo and his friends are singing about hair! They all sing together about how hair is part of what makes each of them special no matter how it grows.
Bert
6. Bert
January 1, 1970
Summary is not available.
Jobs Day
5. Jobs Day
January 1, 1970
It’s Jobs Day! Elmo and his friends are learning about jobs they would like to do when they grow up. When Gabrielle doesn’t know what she wants to do yet, she learns that if you work hard and practice, you can do anything you want to do. First lady and teacher Jill Biden teaches Elmo, Abby, and Tamir about all different types of jobs.
The Great Corn Festival
4. The Great Corn Festival
January 1, 1970
Welcome to the Sesame Street Corn Party, where every family brings special food made from corn. Rosita brings pineapple tamales from a special recipe she makes with her Abuela. Together, everyone learns about the many ways corn is used and that by sharing special foods, they share something special about themselves.
Kind Rudy
3. Kind Rudy
January 1, 1970
Elmo and Rudy are helping Abby out in the garden because she hurt her wrist, and Rudy wonders how else he can help, too. What if he holds the door for Chris, who is holding the bag of soil, waters the flowers, cleans up paint left out at the community center, and makes a get-well card for Abby's wrist? Just because some things are done doesn't mean you can't help. There are so many ways to be kind!
Sesame Street Super Heroes
2. Sesame Street Super Heroes
January 1, 1970
Elmo, Abby, and Rosita are playing superheroes! When Elmo and Abby suggest Rosita play Super Carga, who can turn on superpowers with a Spanish catchphrase, she shares that speaking Spanish isn’t the only thing that makes her special.
Community Mural
1. Community Mural
January 1, 1970
Friends on Sesame Street are painting a mural to celebrate the people in their neighborhood. When Abby has a hard time finding a paint color that is the same as her fur, she learns to mix paint to make a color that looks just like her.
Description

Sesame Street is an educational television show for children that premiered on PBS in 1969. It is known for its cast of colorful and expressive Muppets, including the iconic characters of Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, and Grover. The show is hosted by human cast members Kevin Clash, Linda Bove, Sonia Manzano, Alan Muraoka, Charlotte Rae, Bob McGrath, Roscoe Orman, Emilio Delgado, Loretta Long, and Northern Calloway, who interact with the Muppets to teach basic skills and concepts to preschool-aged viewers.

Each episode of Sesame Street is an engaging mix of live-action sequences, Muppet sketches, and animated segments that feature catchy songs, humorous skits, and memorable characters. The show's creators, Jim Henson and his team of puppeteers, revolutionized children's programming by crafting a cast of lovable and distinctive Muppets that could deliver messages of kindness, cooperation, and empathy in a fun and accessible way.

The show's content is designed to align with pre-kindergarten educational standards, addressing topics like letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and social skills. Sesame Street's curriculum is guided by a team of experts in child development, education, and psychology, who work alongside the writers and producers to ensure that the show is effective and age-appropriate.

In addition to the educational content, Sesame Street features a host of celebrity guest stars who interact with the Muppets in entertaining and often hilarious ways. Past guests have included everyone from David Bowie and B.B. King to Michelle Obama and Ellen DeGeneres. These appearances add an extra bit of sparkle to the show and teach young viewers about different areas of interest and diverse people.

Sesame Street has earned countless accolades over the years, including over 190 Emmy Awards and recognition from various educational and advocacy groups for its groundbreaking work in early childhood education. The show has also spawned numerous spinoff series and specials, as well as merchandise and consumer products featuring the beloved characters.

Today, Sesame Street continues to be a cornerstone of children's programming, beloved by multiple generations of viewers. It is available for Watch Sesame Street Online through various streaming services, allowing children across the world to enjoy the show's timeless messages of kindness, learning, and fun. Watch Sesame Street Online today and experience the magic of this iconic children's series!.

Sesame Street is a series that is currently running and has 53 seasons (3009 episodes). The series first aired on November 10, 1969.

Where to Watch Sesame Street

Sesame Street is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Sesame Street on demand at Max, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Amazon, HBO NOW, Vudu, Google Play and Apple TV.

  • Premiere Date
    November 10, 1969
  • IMDB Rating
    8.1  (14,769)
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