Sesame Street
"Kindness is in the air."
Plot Summary
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Cast & Characters
Where to watch free (US)
Seasons (57)
Season 1
130 episodes
Aired: 1969
Season 2
145 episodes
Aired: 1970
Season 3
130 episodes
Aired: 1971
Season 4
130 episodes
Aired: 1972
Season 5
130 episodes
Aired: 1973
Season 6
130 episodes
Aired: 1974
Season 7
130 episodes
Aired: 1975
Season 8
130 episodes
Aired: 1976
Season 9
65 episodes
Aired: 1977
Season 10
130 episodes
Aired: 1978
Season 11
130 episodes
Aired: 1979
Season 12
130 episodes
Aired: 1980
Season 13
31 episodes
Aired: 1981
Season 14
31 episodes
Aired: 1982
Season 15
40 episodes
Aired: 1983
Season 16
37 episodes
Aired: 1984
Season 17
34 episodes
Aired: 1985
Season 18
31 episodes
Aired: 1986
Season 19
33 episodes
Aired: 1987
Season 20
33 episodes
Aired: 1988
Season 21
32 episodes
Aired: 1989
Season 22
31 episodes
Aired: 1990
Season 23
30 episodes
Aired: 1991
Season 24
71 episodes
Aired: 1992
Season 25
31 episodes
Aired: 1993
Season 26
33 episodes
Aired: 1994
Season 27
32 episodes
Aired: 1995
Season 28
54 episodes
Aired: 1996
Season 29
130 episodes
Aired: 1997
Season 30
65 episodes
Aired: 1998
Season 31
65 episodes
Aired: 2000
Season 32
65 episodes
Aired: 2001
Season 33
50 episodes
Aired: 2002
Season 34
33 episodes
Aired: 2003
Season 35
26 episodes
Aired: 2004
Season 36
26 episodes
Aired: 2005
Season 37
26 episodes
Aired: 2006
Season 38
26 episodes
Aired: 2007
Season 39
26 episodes
Aired: 2008
Season 40
26 episodes
Aired: 2009
Season 41
44 episodes
Aired: 2010
Season 42
26 episodes
Aired: 2011
Season 43
26 episodes
Aired: 2012
Season 44
26 episodes
Aired: 2013
Season 45
27 episodes
Aired: 2014
Season 45 is one of the most high-energy seasons yet. With catchy dance breaks and songs, everyone will be up on their feet!
Season 46
35 episodes
Aired: 2016
Season 46 teaches smarter, stronger, and kinder lessons with fun and familiar themes like bedtime, boo-boos, and animals.
Season 47
35 episodes
Aired: 2017
Season 47 brings exciting new changes, including a reimagined 'Elmo's World,' a new kindness curriculum, and new Muppet characters.
Season 48
35 episodes
Aired: 2017
The word on the street is 'kindness' in Season 48 of this award-winning series that features a new segment: 'Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck.'
Season 49
35 episodes
Aired: 2018
Season 49 brings exciting new changes to the Street and features a host of A-list celebrity appearances.
Season 50
35 episodes
Aired: 2019
Season 50 focuses on the power of possibilities, empowering kids to take safe risks and learn from their mistakes.
Season 51
35 episodes
Aired: 2020
Season 51 focuses on demonstrating playful problem solving.
Season 52
35 episodes
Aired: 2021
Join Elmo and the gang as they welcome Tango to the neighborhood, and explore more playful problem-solving with the phrase, “I Wonder…What if…Let’s Try!”
Season 53
35 episodes
Aired: 2022
Sharpen your crayons and hide your cookies, because Season 53 of Sesame Street is coming to HBO Max, starting November 3rd! Join your favorite furry friends for more fun, laughs, and lessons devoted to helping children grow up with a healthy self-identity and sense of belonging.
Season 54
35 episodes
Aired: 2023
Get ready to sing along and join your favorite furry friends for a brand new season of Sesame Street! Let’s celebrate our diverse world and find joy in connecting and learning about our community. Catch the premiere of Sesame Street on Thursday, November 9th on Max!
Season 55
35 episodes
Aired: 2025
While sleeping over Elmo's house, Abby learns how to change her bedtime routine to help her calm down before bedtime.
Season 56
4 episodes
Aired: 2025
Production
Sesame Workshop
Children's Television Workshop