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Sesame Street

1969 – nowShow56 seasons3669 episodesTV-Y

ComedyKids
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic792.7

A heartwarming, nostalgic kids series about pop culture and society, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · kids · background watch

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or suspense.

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Episodes

56 seasons · 3669 episodes · best: S15E4 "Farewell Mr. Hooper" 9.8

Episodes

7.9
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7.7
8.1
8.1
7.9
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8.4
7.9
8.5
8.1
9.4
8.0
8.0
7.7
7.9
8.0
8.0
8.0
7.9
7.8
7.9
8.0
8.0
7.7
7.5
7.7
7.7
7.6
8.1
8.0
8.0
8.1
7.9
7.9
8.1
8.0
8.1
7.8
7.6
7.9
7.9
8.1
7.5
7.4
7.3
7.3
5.5
6.7
8.9

Story

Kindness is in the air.

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

Feels like

  • Iconic Educational Children's TV
  • Puppetry and Live-Action Hybrid
  • Nostalgic Cultural Touchstone
  • Wholesome Social Learning
  • Musical Earworms
  • Absurd Character Dynamics
  • Intergenerational Comfort Watch
  • Diverse Community Representation
  • Simple Moral Lessons
  • Timeless Media Legacy

Cast

24 of 188 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Steve Feldman, Emily Squires, Neil Smith
Written by
Lou Berger, Gary Belkin, David D. Connell
Produced by
Kevin Clash, Tim Carter, Benjamin Lehmann
Music by
Bill Sherman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 10, 1969 · June 8, 2026 · Still running

First aired
November 10, 1969
Latest episode
June 8, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
56 seasons · 3669 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y
Genres
Kids, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
132 countries

Tropes

Tropes brought to you by the letters O through R, "Sesame Street" Cred, Tropes brought to you by the letters S through Z +9

  • Tropes brought to you by the letters O through R
  • "Sesame Street" Cred
  • Tropes brought to you by the letters S through Z
  • Tropes brought to you by the letters D through F
  • cheese triangles
  • Tropes brought to you by the letters K through N
  • Wally Ballou
  • Tropes brought to you by the letters A through C
  • a way to gently mock bad attitudes
  • the Three Bears
  • Tropes brought to you by the letters G through J
  • and a half

12 of 16 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sesame Street?"

Questions about Sesame Street

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sesame Street?

NetflixHBO MaxThe RokuHooplaNetflix KidsTubi TV

In the United States, Sesame Street streams on Netflix, HBO Max, and Netflix Kids, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 131 other countries.

Is Sesame Street worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 8.1 and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (54). Season 51 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.5 against 9.4 for the best season.

Which season of Sesame Street is best?

Season 15, with an IMDb average of 9.4. Season 51 is the weakest at 5.5. The highest-rated episode is Farewell Mr. Hooper (season 15, episode 4) at 9.8, and the lowest is Elmo's Fear of Clowns (season 28, episode 4) at 3.9.

Is Sesame Street okay for kids?

TV-Y

Yes: it's rated TV-Y in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Sesame Street make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Sesame Street?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.