Sesame Street
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Sesame Street

"Kindness is in the air."

7.1/10 1969 56 Seasons 3543 Episodes Returning Series

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.

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Season 16 Episodes

E1
The adults begin to believe that Snuffy is real
1984

Big Bird challenges the adults' skepticism about Mr. Snuffleupagus by passionately explaining the difference between wha…

E2
Two-Headed Monster at the library
1984

At the library, the Two-Headed Monster struggles with choosing books since each head has different tastes. During story …

E3
David meets Crystal
1984

Strong-willed Crystal stands up to David when he assumes she can't handle her heavy backpack, proving she's stronger tha…

E4
Episode 1969
1984

Oscar runs a Grouchketeers meeting teaching children grouchy vocabulary until Maria's congratulatory kiss ruins his day.…

E5
Episode 1970
1984

Crystal and Mario set up an elaborate picnic complete with alien language welcome signs, hoping to attract visiting Mart…

E6
Max the Magnificent
1984

Don Music struggles to compose a song about a single body part until Luis suggests celebrating all body parts instead, i…

E7
Episode 1972
1984

The Amazing Mumford attempts to vanish ice cream sodas but his magic backfires and makes the kids disappear instead. Aft…

E8
David prepares breakfast
1984

David prepares special pancakes at Hooper's Store while Big Bird and Snuffleupagus engage in a silly argument over who g…

E9
Irvine crosses the street
1984

Linda patiently teaches young Irvine how to safely cross the street by stopping, looking both ways, and listening carefu…

E10
Grandpa Grouch’s joke machine
1984

Oscar's grandfather Grandpa Grouch shares his prized joke machine that dispenses terrible jokes. Oscar finds the awful h…

E11
Oscar launches into space.
1984

Oscar tries building a spacecraft from trash to launch into space but struggles with the engineering. Slimey imagines hi…

E12
Big Bird at camp, part 2
1984

Big Bird arrives at camp and immediately starts helping other campers with their challenges and making new friends. He d…

E13
Big Bird at camp, part 3
1984

Big Bird deepens his camp friendships while participating in group activities and outdoor adventures. He faces new chall…

E14
Big Bird at camp, part 4
1984

Camp life continues with Big Bird organizing games and helping resolve conflicts between fellow campers. He becomes a na…

E15
Big Bird at camp, part 5
1984

Big Bird's camp experience concludes with heartfelt goodbyes to his new friends and wonderful memories. He returns to Se…

E16
Sing-along party
1984

The Sesame Street community spontaneously gathers for an impromptu sing-along where neighbors share favorite songs. The …

E17
Slimey gets hurt while skydiving
1984

Slimey embarks on an exciting skydiving adventure but gets injured during landing, worrying Oscar. With care and support…

E18
The Sesame Street 500
1984

The neighborhood organizes the Sesame Street 500 race featuring homemade vehicles and friendly competition. The event sh…

E19
Gordon and Susan's wedding anniversary
1984

Gordon and Susan celebrate their wedding anniversary surrounded by loving friends from the neighborhood. The celebration…

E20
David's big nose
1984

David becomes self-conscious when teased about his nose but learns from compassionate adults that differences make every…

E21
Maria practices karate.
1984

Maria demonstrates impressive karate skills to her Sesame Street friends, performing moves and teaching basics. She prov…

E22
Bob gives music lessons
1984

Bob leads music lessons for interested neighbors, teaching rhythm and melody through hands-on practice. His encouragemen…

E23
Oscar's "Near-Far-Follow the Arrows" game
1984

Oscar invents a directional game using arrows that hilariously confuses friends trying to follow instructions. He sits b…

E24
Hooper's Store has a promotional contest
1984

Hooper's Store runs an exciting promotional contest that generates enthusiasm throughout the neighborhood. Residents com…

E25
The Robinsons go on a grouchy double-date
1984

Gordon and Susan go on a double date with Oscar and another grouch, creating comedic clashes between their nice nature a…

E26
Oscar hides
1984

Oscar retreats to his trash can seeking peace from Sesame Street's cheerfulness. His neighbors' repeated attempts to fin…

E27
Getting Spot back into Oscar's can
1984

Oscar's dog Spot escapes and the neighborhood launches a playful chase to recapture him. Spot's cleverness keeps everyon…

E28
Two-Headed Monster checkup / translating honks and dings.
1984

The Two-Headed Monster's medical check-up becomes complicated since both heads need different care. The episode explores…

E29
Telly and Oscar's secret knock.
1984

Telly and Oscar create a secret knock as their special signal to keep unwanted visitors away. The private code becomes a…

E30
Water shortage on Sesame Street
1984

A water shortage forces Sesame Street to conserve creatively and share limited supplies. The community learns to work to…

E31
Luis breaks his arm
1984

Luis breaks his arm and must adjust to daily life with a cast while the neighborhood pitches in to help. He discovers bo…

E32
Luis breaks his arm — Luis deals with his broken arm
1985

Luis adapts to his broken arm by developing new techniques for everyday tasks. His positive attitude and determination i…

E33
Luis breaks his arm — Luis is bored with a broken arm
1985

Boredom challenges Luis as he struggles with the limitations of his injury during recovery. Friends visit with suggestio…

E34
Luis breaks his arm — Big Bird tries to help Luis and his arm
1985

Big Bird enthusiastically tries helping Luis with his broken arm but causes chaos with his good intentions. Luis appreci…

E35
The Count counts counts
1985

The Count becomes obsessed with counting and recounting, driving friends crazy with his numerical enthusiasm. He finds e…

E36
Luis breaks his arm — The Unfixit Shop
1985

Luis visits the "Unfix-It Shop" run by a character who specializes in breaking rather than fixing things. The absurd rev…

E37
Luis breaks his arm — Luis gets a check-up
1985

Luis visits his doctor for a check-up and receives encouraging news about his arm's progress. The medical milestone give…

E38
Ferlinghetti bugs David
1985

Ferlinghetti the bug constantly pesters David with jokes and pranks that annoy but secretly amuse him. Their unusual fri…

E39
Luis breaks his arm — Luis uses his left hand
1985

Luis learns to write and perform daily tasks with his left hand as his arm heals. He discovers surprising new abilities …

E40
Episode 2005
1985

Various Sesame Street adventures unfold with moments of learning and discovery throughout the day. Each scene brings its…

E41
Luis breaks his arm — Luis needs help blowing up balloons
1985

Luis needs help blowing up party balloons while managing his injured arm. Friends rally to assist with preparations for …

E42
Shelley the Turtle looks for a home
1985

Shelley the Turtle searches for her perfect home with patient help from friends. They explore different locations before…

E43
Dr. Nobel Price's signs
1985

Dr. Nobel Price creates educational signs around Sesame Street that receive creative and amusing interpretations. His ef…

E44
Luis breaks his arm — Luis gets his cast removed
1985

The day Luis's cast finally comes off brings celebration and relief to the whole neighborhood. He begins gentle physical…

E45
Luis breaks his arm — Fresh out of the cast, Luis takes it slow
1985

Fresh from his cast, Luis takes recovery slowly with careful movements and physical exercises. He learns patience as his…

E46
Elmo rhymes / Snuffle puppet show
1985

Elmo discovers the joy of rhyming while the Snuffle Puppet Show returns with entertaining new performances. Both activit…

E47
Linda's friend Ed visits
1985

Linda's deaf friend Ed visits Sesame Street and communicates through sign language with Linda and the community. The epi…

E48
Having fun with a paper towel tube
1985

Children discover endless creative possibilities with just a simple paper towel tube. The everyday object becomes a tele…

E49
Uncle Wally's Snortleoutagus gag
1985

Uncle Wally visits and tricks Big Bird by impersonating Snuffleupagus. The prank teaches about trust and the importance …

E50
Luis' friend Carlos learns English
1985

Luis teaches his friend Carlos English vocabulary through practical, real-world situations. Carlos quickly picks up the …

E51
Episode 2016
1985

Multiple adventures and activities happen throughout Sesame Street with various characters learning and growing. Each sc…

E52
Slimey the carpenter / Snuffy takes a bath
1985

Slimey works as a carpenter and builds something special while Snuffleupagus takes a relaxing bath. Both vignettes showc…

E53
Elmo makes noises / Big Bird and Snuffy's pictures
1985

Elmo makes funny noises and sounds to entertain friends while Big Bird and Snuffy create artwork together. Creativity an…

E54
Gordon meets the Rockheads
1985

Gordon meets the Rockheads, unusual characters who speak in geological metaphors and rock puns. He learns their quirky c…

E55
Episode 2020
1985

Stories unfold around the neighborhood with characters navigating daily situations and learning important lessons. Coope…

E56
Finding the hidden Grouches
1985

The neighborhood plays hide-and-seek to find Grouches hidden around Sesame Street. Oscar and friends make the search cha…

E57
Big Bird's vegetable juice stand
1985

Big Bird opens a vegetable juice stand and learns about marketing and customer service. He discovers the challenges and …

E58
Oscar preps for the Pork Stakes race
1985

Oscar trains intensely for the Pork Stakes race, a prestigious grouch event. He practices relentlessly to prepare for th…

E59
Big Bird forms the Birdketeers
1985

Big Bird forms the Birdketeers club where friends work together on community projects and activities. The group bonds th…

E60
Water music / Elmo's waiting game
1985

Water music echoes through Sesame Street while Elmo plays a waiting game testing everyone's patience. Both activities re…

E61
Episode 2026
1985

Characters explore surprising adventures around Sesame Street with unexpected twists at every turn. Each moment brings i…

E62
Episode 2027
1985

Short scenes feature residents handling amusing everyday situations throughout the day. Comedy and warmth emerge from si…

E63
Snuffy gets jealous
1985

Snuffleupagus becomes jealous when Big Bird spends time with other friends and neglects their plans. Big Bird must reass…

E64
Big Bird stays up late
1985

Big Bird stays up past bedtime and explores Sesame Street's nocturnal world with its unique nighttime residents. He lear…

E65
Episode 2030
1985

Multiple storylines play out across Sesame Street with various characters experiencing moments of discovery. Learning an…

E66
Eugene sleeps over at Bob's
1985

Bob welcomes young Eugene for his first sleepover while his parents are away, helping him adjust with his cherished blan…

E67
A note for Snuffy
1985

David installs a smoke detector at Hooper's Store and gets the Grouches excited about fire drills, with Oscar blaring an…

E68
Mumford brings Cinderella to Sesame Street
1985

Telly uses magic to bring Cinderella out of her storybook after feeling sad about her difficult life, and the Amazing Mu…

E69
Maria looks for things beginning with the letter I
1985

Maria and Telly search frantically through the Fix-It Shop for something beginning with the letter I while Barkley creat…

E70
Don Music writes "Flabbergasted"
1985

When Susan gets a flat tire during her planned country drive, Don Music finds inspiration for a song about the jack she'…

E71
Elmo plays hide-and-seek with Oscar
1985

The library opens fresh and clean after Linda and Micki arrive early to tidy up from the night before, revealing their s…

E72
A Rockhead rhymes with Elmo and listens to Big Bird's poem
1985

Big Bird plays a rhyming guessing game with his puppet Gus, while Gordon engages Elmo in finding things that rhyme with …

E73
Forgetful Jones and the labels
1985

At Hooper's Store, Telly frets about testing everything before using it, while Olivia demonstrates guessing musical inst…

E74
Episode 2039
1985

Big Bird fantasizes about Maria and Gordon vanishing through impossible means—Maria swimming the Atlantic and Gordon cat…

E75
Big Bird counts backwards
1985

Big Bird enthusiastically teaches everyone on Sesame Street to count backwards from ten to one, believing it's superior …

E76
Episode 2041
1985

Maria tests out a newly repaired scale and takes great pride in its perfect operation, while Forgetful Jones humorously …

E77
Gordon waits for Mr. Snuffleupagus
1985

Gordon settles in beside Oscar's trash can with food and supplies to finally meet Mr. Snuffleupagus as promised to Big B…

E78
Episode 2043
1985

On Ask Oscar, Telly reads letters from viewers, and Oscar answers every question with a firm "no" as any good Grouch wou…

E79
Episode 2044
1985

Big Bird and Snuffy observe little Slimey making his way to the park and marvel at how he's grown big enough to travel a…

E80
Episode 2045
1985

Uncle Wally arrives wearing rabbit ears borrowed from a country friend to experience how jackrabbits hear the world. Big…

E81
Episode 2046
1985

Uncle Wally greets Bob while holding an invisible dog on a gag leash, complete with trick demonstrations. Oscar plans to…

E82
Telly gets angry with Luis
1985

Telly shows Big Bird his early marble collection in a jar, but when Big Bird tries to look closer, his wing gets stuck i…

E83
Slimey helps at the Fix-It Shop / Telly's magic words
1985

Slimey joins Maria at the Fix-It Shop but struggles to help with large repairs until Micki arrives with a deflated baske…

E84
Episode 2049
1985

Maria and Luis receive a postcard from Forgetful Jones on vacation, featuring humorous descriptions of his misadventures…

E85
Telly becomes a firefighter
1985

Oscar gathers all his "friends" for a club photo, cramming them closer and closer together for the shot. Luis explains t…

E86
Forgetful Jones writes a book
1985

Oscar creates a list of things he's not going to do and wonders what he's forgotten to avoid. Oscar teaches the Grouchke…

E87
Episode 2052
1985

Big Bird teaches Mr. Snuffleupagus the difference between "here" and "there" through song. Maria discusses various hats …

E88
The Martians cause trouble for Big Bird
1985

A spaceship lands on Sesame Street and pink and orange Martians emerge, exploring the Fix-It Shop where they mistake Mar…

E89
Gordon agrees to visit Snuffy's cave
1985

Buster the Horse greets Gladys the Cow as his sister, but Gladys protests with a song about how they're different while …

E90
Episode 2055
1985

Telly wasn't ready for the viewer's arrival and wanted to surprise them with a poem, so he frantically asks Bob for a wo…

E91
Telly tries to draw Oscar
1985

Oscar finds Telly attempting to draw a portrait of him from the real Oscar's descriptions, but everything comes out wron…

E92
Episode 2057
1985

Gordon and Bob discuss letters of recommendation while Bob worries he's not qualified to write one. Big Bird finds three…

E93
Snuffy joins the Grouchketeers
1985

Oscar checks with Snuffleupagus to see if he wants to join the Grouchketeers club, listing various Grouch requirements a…

E94
Break dancing; Maria's life story
1985

A segment features break dancing as kids demonstrate the energetic street dance style. Maria tells her life story to the…

E95
Superbird / Miss Trump dances
1985

Superbird emerges to help someone in need while Gordon and another character discuss a current situation. Miss Trump arr…

E96
Episode 2061
1985

Various street scenes play out involving the residents of Sesame Street as they go about their day-to-day activities. Ed…

E97
The Big Sesame Street Breakfest
1985

The residents of Sesame Street gather for a special breakfast celebration where various foods are shared. Big Bird and o…

E98
Episode 2063
1985

A brief episode with minimal scenes featuring everyday interactions on Sesame Street. The residents conduct their normal…

E99
The Sesame Street Pet Show
1985

The residents organize a pet show where various animals and creatures are displayed and celebrated. Characters bring the…

E100
A day with Geri Jewell
1985

Guest star Geri Jewell spends a day on Sesame Street interacting with the residents and characters. She participates in …

E101
Episode 2066
1985

A standard episode featuring various street scenes and educational segments with the regular cast. Daily activities and …

E102
Forgetful forgets how to read signs
1985

Forgetful Jones encounters various signs around Sesame Street but can't remember what they mean or how to read them. Oth…

E103
Carlos goes on a Grouch tour
1985

Carlos is guided through a special tour of the Grouch neighborhood by Oscar and other Grouches. He learns about Grouch c…

E104
Hooper's Store gets a new door
1985

David and the residents prepare to replace the old door at Hooper's Store with a new one. The installation process invol…

E105
Oscar tries a tongue twister
1985

Oscar attempts to say a difficult tongue twister but struggles with the tricky words and pronunciations. Others try as w…

E106
Trumpet Afternoon
1985

Ernie blows his trumpet, creating loud and sometimes off-key notes that bother the residents. Various characters react t…

E107
A blackout on Sesame Street
1985

When the power goes out on Sesame Street, the residents must cope with darkness and find ways to entertain themselves. T…

E108
Remembering Mr. Hooper / Oscar's stop sign
1985

The residents reminisce about Mr. Hooper and share memories of their beloved friend who has passed away. His impact on t…

E109
Q is followed by U
1985

An educational segment explores the letter Q and explains that it's almost always followed by the letter U in English. V…

E110
Episode 2075
1985

A brief episode featuring simple street scenes and basic educational content. The residents interact naturally while les…

E111
Oscar's pet lobster
1985

Oscar adopts a pet lobster and names it, treating it as his new companion. He shows the crustacean around to other resid…

E112
Episode 2077
1985

Standard street scenes featuring the regular cast in daily activities and interactions. Educational segments are seamles…

E113
Episode 2078
1985

The residents go about their regular activities on Sesame Street with various scenes and educational moments. Characters…

E114
Episode 2079
1985

A short episode with minimal scenes showing daily interactions among the residents. Educational content is woven into th…

E115
Episode 2080
1985

Various characters engage in their typical routines and activities on Sesame Street. Learning happens naturally through …

E116
The Grouch of the Year Award
1985

Oscar and the Grouches gather to determine who deserves the prestigious Grouch of the Year Award. Various Grouches demon…

E117
Snuffy imagines himself as a cloud
1985

Mr. Snuffleupagus imagines himself as a fluffy white cloud floating in the sky. Through his imagination, he experiences …

E118
Episode 2083
1985

A brief episode with minimal content showing basic interactions among the residents. Simple educational lessons are pres…

E119
Telly tries to wait out his birthday
1985

Telly attempts to avoid celebrating his birthday by waiting it out, but the residents have other plans. Despite his effo…

E120
Episode 2085
1985

The residents engage in standard activities and interactions featuring various street scenes. Educational moments are in…

E121
Episode 2086
1985

A short episode with minimal scenes and interactions among the regular cast. Basic educational content is included. The …

E122
Telly the Detective
1985

Telly takes on the role of detective and investigates a mystery on Sesame Street. He gathers clues and interviews witnes…

E123
Episode 2088
1985

Standard street scenes feature the residents in typical interactions and daily activities. Educational segments are wove…

E124
How Oscar came to Sesame Street
1985

Oscar recalls the story of how he first arrived on Sesame Street and came to live in his trash can home. He remembers me…

E125
Oscar looks for a job
1985

Oscar searches for employment that would suit his Grouch personality and sensibilities. He interviews for various positi…

E126
Slimey's night out
1985

Oscar's pet worm Slimey ventures out for an evening adventure on Sesame Street. He encounters various residents and expe…

E127
Episode 2092
1985

A very brief episode with minimal content and few scenes. Basic interactions among residents are shown. The episode is s…

E128
Oscar and a Honker trick Telly
1985

Oscar teams up with a bird-like creature called a Honker to play pranks and tricks on Telly throughout the day. The sche…

E129
Telly watches Mr. Mac's cart
1985

Telly agrees to watch Mr. Mac's cart while he's away, but finds the responsibility challenging as customers keep approac…

E130
Big Bird and Officer George look for Barkley
1985

When Barkley goes missing, Big Bird teams up with Officer George to search for the dog throughout Sesame Street. They fo…

Cast

Frank Oz
Frank Oz
Bert
Sonia Manzano
Sonia Manzano
Maria Figueroa Rodriguez
Roscoe Orman
Roscoe Orman
Gordon Robinson
Martin P. Robinson
Martin P. Robinson
Telly Monster/Aloysius Snuffleupagus/Irvine/Slimey (voice)
Suki Lopez
Suki Lopez
Nina
Violet Tinnirello
Violet Tinnirello
Charlie
Jennifer Barnhart
Jennifer Barnhart
Zoe (voice)
Ryan Dillon
Ryan Dillon
Elmo (voice)

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