Sesame Street
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Cast:Jim Henson , Frank Oz , Caroll Spinney , Jerry Nelson , Martin P. Robinson , Sonia Manzano , Kevin Clash , Roscoe Orman , Emilio Delgado , Bob McGrath , Fran Brill , David Rudman , Loretta Long , Richard Hunt , Northern Calloway , Joey Mazzarino , Alison Bartlett , Linda Bove
S1.E0 ∙ Pilot
In the first ever pilot, two boys named David and Donald arrive in Sesame Street greeted by Gordon who finishes repaving the sidewalk. Since David and Donald's names both begin with the letter D, that became the main subject for the pilot. The in between segments of the pilot either featured words beginning with the letter D or just featured other educational topics like counting and singing the alphabet. Special guests include Superman, Batman, Carol Burnett, Gary Owens, and the music group "Listen My Brother".
S1.E1 ∙ Oscar decides to leave Sesame Street
Gordon welcomes a girl named Sally to Sesame Street, and we meet the various denizens who call the neighborhood home.
S1.E2 ∙ Stop Bothering Me
After being bothered one time too many, Oscar declared he'll find a way to sleep at piece even if it means moving out of his trash can. Meanwhile Bob shows the neighborhood kids a pack of chihuahuas and a young gray squirrel. Mr. Hooper reads "Gwendelyn the Miracle Hen" in its entirety. The letters E, S, W and the numbers 2 and 3 are the sponsors.
S1.E3 ∙ Big Bird makes a sweater for Susan
Big Bird attempts to make a sweater for Susan as a gift he forgotten to give to her on Susan's last year's birthday. Meanwhile Mr. Hooper tries to convince Gordon that his "Super Duper Abracadabra Two Maker" can make any single object into "two". Bob sings "Good Morning Starshine" with the Anything Muppets, and in turn the Anything Muppets sing "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". The letters E, S, W and the numbers 2 and 3 are the sponsors.
S1.E4 ∙ 3 folks run Hooper's Store for the day
The neighborhood is more noisy than its suppose to as a construction group is currently digging a hole where a new building will be built. Bob, Gordon, Susan, and some of the neighborhood kids watch in amazement at the development in progress. The only resident in Sesame Street who isn't too thrilled by the construction is Mr. Hooper. Due to the noise level, he isn't able to tend his shop at peace. So he announces that his shop will remain closed for the day while he takes a peaceful break at the park. Gordon, Susan, and Bob didn't want the local neighborhood shop closed, so Gordon suggests to Mr. Hooper that he, Bob, and Susan can run the shop during Hooper's day off. Mr. Hooper didn't object to the idea as long as it means he can spend time at a park that is far away from the construction. As the three substitute clerks reopen the shop, each of them had a different way of running things. Which lead to the decision of having Gordon, Bob, and Susan take turns as the clerk of the shop. They soon learn its not easy to run a shop successfully even while using the letters W,E,S and the numbers 2 and 3 as the sponsors.
S1.E5 ∙ Oscar gets wet in a rainstorm
Mr. Hooper displays his newest invention called the "Super Duper Secret Stealer Stopper" a guaranteed system that stops burglars from stealing his sodas with humorous results. Gordon spends time with the Anything Muppets and neighborhood kids. Bob shows the neighborhood kids a doe deer and two box turtles. Susan sings "Going for a Ride in the Car-Car" and reads the book "If I were a Mother". Jennie draws for the neighborhood kids and guest celebrities Burt Lancaster and James Earl Jones make a visit in Sesame Street.
S1.E6 ∙ Block party on Sesame Street
Letters: A, B, X (Burt Lancaster recites the alphabet) Numbers: four, five. Concepts: same, different. Song: "Brotherhood of Man."
S1.E7 ∙ Mr. Hooper counts jelly beans
An explanation of nighttime. How to fold blankets. Concepts: before, after. Letters: A, B, X and the alphabet.
S1.E8 ∙ Ernie erases Cookie Monster
Mr. Hooper realizes that Big Bird starts with B. He asks Big Bird to come to his store with him, but redacts once he realizes that he's also holding a banana. When Big Bird feels less important than a banana, Mr. Hooper changes his mind again, pointing out that Big Bird is bigger than a banana. Song "B is for Bubble."Susan has a B word too -- she's bought bread for sandwiches.
S1.E9 ∙ Lost cat on Sesame Street
A visit from a magician. Film: magnets. Concepts: some, none. Numbers: four, five. Letters: J, S and W. Song: "Four Blind Mice." Animals: monkey, cats.
S1.E10 ∙ Cooking in Susan's Kitchen
How people and animals protect themselves from rain. Film: skin. How a seesaw works. What Swiss cheese is. Letters: A, B, X. Numbers: four, five (Burt Lancaster counts). Song: "Would You Like to Swing on a Star?"
S1.E11 ∙ Small Eggs
A musical explanation of family roles. Letters: O, J, R and the alphabet. Numbers: six, seven and counting. Featured story: "One, Two, Where's My Shoe?"
S1.E12 ∙ Feelin' Groovy
Letters J, R, O. Number seven. Comparison: over, around; animate, inanimate. Parts of the body. Sounds.
S1.E13 ∙ Big Bird "helps" Mr. Hooper
Letters: B, X, M and the alphabet. Numbers: six, seven and counting. Comparisons: before and after. Parts of the body. Round shapes. Problem solving.
S1.E14 ∙ Yellow footprints
Film: where milk comes from. Letters: R, O and J. Numbers: six, seven and counting. Recognizing objects. Story: "Whistle for Willie." Guest: James Earl Jones.
S1.E15 ∙ Happy Music
Letters: O, R. Numbers: six, seven. Comparisons: short, tall; big, bigger, biggest; triangular, square. Animals: chicken, opossum and marsupials.
S1.E16 ∙ Playing Tricks
A soap opera demonstrating sadness, happiness, confidence, fear and anger. Letters: D, E, M (Burt Lancaster recites). Counting: eight, nine. Concepts: big, little, short, long. A visit with a giraffe. Round shapes.
S1.E17 ∙ Oscar's Hiccups
Films: hands, transportation. Letters: E, M, D. Numbers: eight, nine. Putting on shoes. Game: "What Am I?"
S1.E18 ∙ Mr. Hooper's rocket launchers
Letters: M, D. Counting: nine. Concepts: same, different. A visit with a lion family. Story: "Tom in the Middle." Song: "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." Games: hide and seek and Simon says.
S1.E19 ∙ Relatives
Films: "What Are Kids Made Of?" and zoo birds. Alphabet: E, M. Counting: eight, nine. A look at an aquarium. How a magnifying glass works. How to eat soup.
S1.E20 ∙ Oscar Cleans House
Letters: H, R, T. Number: nine. Concepts: on, in. Films: a visit with a baker, walls. Round shapes. Story: "Who Will Wake Up Spring?"
S1.E21 ∙ Big Bird discovers balloons
New- Elmo tries to enjoy a dream a second time by reading and singing about chickens.
S1.E22 ∙ Birthday Party
Letters: H, A, T. Number: 10. Concepts: most, through. Films: hands, dinner and dessert, manhole covers. Story: "ABC of Cars and Trucks." Songs: "Happy Talk," "Puff, the Magic Dragon."
S1.E23 ∙ Which Order
No. 23. Letters: H, A, T. James Earl Jones counts. Concept: sequence of events. Song: "Good Morning Starshine."
S1.E24 ∙ What's Wrong with Big Bird?
An artist illustrates a sequence of events. Letters: H, A, T (James Earl Jones recites).
S1.E25 ∙ Dangerous Dragon
The Muppets act out the story "Golden D and the Dangerous Dragon." Letters: D, G, Z. Counting: number 10. A film about walls. Song: "Happiness."
S1.E26 ∙ Ice Cream
Letters: G, O, Z (Burt Lancaster recites the alphabet). Films: a trip through the woods, a kangaroo baby, dinner and dessert. Numbers: two, three. Concept: different. How to clean.
S1.E27 ∙ Tony Saletan visits
Folk singer Tony Salatan sings "Noah's Ark," "I Had a Rooster" and "Mi Chara." Letters: Z, Q, G. Counting: four. Films: the baker, wheels. Concepts: more, less; awake, asleep.
S1.E28 ∙ Hooper Super Elevator
Letters: O, G, Z. Counting: six, seven. Film: a fishing trip. Concepts: big, little. How a calendar works. Song: "When You're Smiling."
S1.E29 ∙ H for hello
Elmo is sleeping at Luis and Maria's house when he hears a grasshopper in the house.
S1.E30 ∙ Granny Bird visits
Today, Big Bird receives a letter from his Granny Bird, telling him she's coming for a visit. He spends the day making preparations for her arrival. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters G, O, and Z and the number 10.
S1.E31 ∙ Play tricks
Letters: G, L, Y. Numbers: two, three. Films: baking, flowers, walls.
S1.E32 ∙ Shapes and Sizes
Alphabet: C, F, I. Counting: two, three. Films: patterns, space, rhythm. Shapes: square, circle, rectangle, triangle. Outer space. How a metronome works. Song: "Spinning Wheel."
S1.E33 ∙ Michael Cooney visits
Folk singer Michael Cooney explains how to make up songs and how to follow directions. He sings "Sesame Street Gals" and "Apple Pickers Peel." Letters: E, I, C, F. Counting: two, three. Films: body parts, water, scrap-yard. How to button a coat.
S1.E34 ∙ Windy Day
Letters: C, I, F. Counting: two, three. Films: big, bigger, biggest; fishing; what kids are made of; machines; rectangles. Using clues to solve problems. What flies and what doesn't.
S1.E35 ∙ Nap Time
Letters: C, I, F (Burt Lancaster recites the alphabet). Numbers: two, three. Films: over, around, through; sounds; hands; wheels; while. Differences between animals and people. Arranging pictures in a sequence.
S1.E36 ∙ Dog Cart
Letters: L, U, Y. Counting: four, five. Concepts: more, less, same. Films: noises, body parts. Problem solving. Triangles and squares. Points of view. Story: "I'll Fix Anthony."
S1.E37 ∙ Oscar's missing trash can lid
Alphabet: L, U, Y. Numbers: four, five (with James Earl Jones counting). Film: transportation. Concepts: over, under, round; cooperation. Problem solving.
S1.E38 ∙ Gordon Runs Errands
Alphabet: L, U, Y. Counting: four, five. Rhyming. Expressing feelings. Problem solving. Concepts: big, little; cooperation.
S1.E39 ∙ Baseball Cards
Gordon tells the kids about a Muppet boy and girl and some jellybeans. Meanwhile, Kermit tries to demonstrate "soft" on a radio, but Grover (in his first named appearance) keeps turning it up.
S1.E40 ∙ Letter K
Alphabet: F, K, N. Counting: four, five. Clothing for different kinds of weather. Films: round, water, space, dinner, dessert. Making friends. Musical instruments. How to group objects.
S1.E41 ∙ Mr. Hooper's newspaper machine
Alphabet: I, K, N. Counting: six, seven. Films: patterns, wheels, a hand story. Concepts: all, some, none. Grouping similar objects. Problem solving. Body parts. Building with wood.
S1.E42 ∙ Oscar Takes a Trip
Alphabet: I, K, N. Counting: six, seven. Concepts: some, more, most. Films: baker, scrap-yard, boy at the beach, rectangles, dinner, dessert. Using clues.
S1.E43 ∙ The cast introduces L, Q and Y
Letters: L, Q, Y (with Lou Rawls singing the alphabet). Counting: six, seven. Concepts: big, little; short, tall. Films: a flower, the woods, manhole covers. Sequence of events.
S1.E44 ∙ Cookie Monster moves in with Oscar
The future Darth Vader (voice): Letters: I, K, N (James Earl Jones recites the alphabet). Counting: six, seven. Expressing feelings. Body parts. Making friends.
S1.E45 ∙ Gordon Greets
Alphabet: B, S, I, K, N. Counting: six, seven. Films: beginnings; rocks; where milk comes from; transportation; triangles and squares.
S1.E46 ∙ Big Top Big Bird
Alphabet: A, Q. U. Counting: eight, nine. Concepts: none, some, all. Films: body parts; sounds. What happens at a circus.
S1.E47 ∙ Boxes
Alphabet: A, Q. U. Counting: eight, nine. Concepts: none, some, all. Films: body parts; sounds. What happens at a circus.
S1.E48 ∙ A visit from Pete Seeger
Guest Pete Seeger sings "Where's Your Point Finger?" "Skip to My Lou," "John Henry" and "Abiyoyo." Alphabet: A, Q, U. Numbers: eight, nine (James Earl Jones counts).
S1.E49 ∙ Let's Play a Board Game
Alphabet: K, N, V. Counting: eight, nine. Films: patterns, noises, wheels, body parts, fishing boat. Concepts: here, there.
S2.E1 ∙ Episode 131
Big Bird teaches the kids that "Everyone Makes Mistakes" in the Season 2 premiere. Herry Monster and Sherlock Hemlock are introduced in this edition, and Farley can be glimpsed when Cookie Monster eats Big Bird's J. The Buddy and Jim segments are replaced with new segments featuring Larry and Phyllis.
S2.E2 ∙ Gordon shows the number 4, sizes, and money
Gordon shows four of things: fingers, kids, comic books, and car horns.
S2.E3 ∙ If Me Had That Wand 2
Abby's wand amazes Cookie, who ponders all the cookies he could make if he had it. Meanwhile, Ice Cube teaches Elmo the meaning of the word "astounding"; and Furry Potter and Professor Crumblemore teach children how to follow directions.
S2.E4 ∙ Leon Bibb sings about trains
Letters: I, K, N. Numbers: six, seven. Concepts: some, more, most. Films: baker, rectangles, dinner and dessert, boy at the beach.
S2.E5 ∙ Big Bird wants to say "adios"
Guest Pete Seeger sings "Where's Your Point Finger?" "Skip to My Lou" and "I Had a Rooster." Letters: A, Q, U. Numbers: eight, nine (James Earl Jones counts).
S2.E6 ∙ Oscar has a cold
Letters: E, M, D. Numbers: eight, nine. Films: hands, transportation, animal tails. Song: "Yellow Submarine."
S2.E7 ∙ Oscar Gets Angry
Letters: L, Q, Y (Lou Rawls sings the alphabet). Numbers: six, seven. Concepts: big and little, short and tall, squares and rectangles. Films: flower, manhole cover.
S2.E8 ∙ Who Owns the Garage?
Letters: E, O, V. Number: 10. Concepts: parts of a whole, big and little. Films: noises, round, boy at the beach. Story: "What Do I Do?" Song: "All Together Now."
S2.E9 ∙ Big Bird's "Next" poem
1. A monster fixes a broken ukulele. 2. Two Muppets explain first and last. 3. Letter: O.
S2.E10 ∙ Oscar and Ernie
1. Oscar and Ernie demonstrate cooperation. 2. How to group things by size. 3. How parts make a whole. 4. A lesson about body parts. 5. Films: tomato, tire, skin.
S2.E11 ∙ Two of Everything
1. Big Bird describes a window box. 2. Kermit the Frog talks about rectangles.
S2.E12 ∙ Oscar tries being different
1. Film: looking at the rain, walking in it. 2. Listening for the sounds things make. 3. Sorting things by shape.
S2.E13 ∙ Picking up papers
1. "Bonanza's" Lorne Greene and Dan Blocker teach addition and subtraction. 2. Hearing and copying rhythms.
S2.E14 ∙ Watch Out Big Bird
1. Big Bird counts eggs. 2. Rhyming words. 3. Oscar uses a machine to write a poem. 4. Sorting household items.
S2.E15 ∙ Gordon doesn't open Susan's package
1. Concepts: small, smaller, smallest. 2. Shapes that are alike and different. 3. Big Bird and Mr. Hooper count.
S2.E16 ∙ Whose ribbon?
1. Bill Cosby counts. 2. Kermit uses a talking tennis ball to explain round shapes. 3. The difference between more and less.
S2.E17 ∙ Gordon explains parts
1. The difference between up and down. 2. Identifying things that make music. 3. Triangles, circles, squares and rectangles.
S2.E18 ∙ Ziggles Count To 10
1. What "close to" means. 2. Using the word family "un" to make fun, run, sun and bun. 3. Finding patterns.
S2.E19 ∙ Explaining money
1. Comparisons: happy and sad, before and after. 2. Film: animal homes. 3. Using the word family "an" to make ran, can, fan, pan. 4. Spanish word: parate (stand up).
S2.E20 ∙ Episode 150
1. Game: "Who works here?" 2. Community roles. 3. Reasoning. 4. Forward and backward. 5. Film: birds. 6. Spanish phrase: ven aqui (come here). 7. Story: "The Monkey and the Crocodile."
S2.E21 ∙ Oscar's poem-writing machine
Oscar the Grouch demonstrates his "poem-writing machine" to Bob and the kids: just write down a word on a card and insert it, and the machine will create a grouchy poem from it. It rhymes "glad" with "mad" and "feel so bad," and it rhymes "hello" with "don't know" and "go". Finally, Bob writes the word "nice" on a card and inserts it, causing the machine to write a non-grouchy poem, to Oscar's dismay. Muppets-Lefty the Salesman wants to sell Ernie an empty box, explaining that he can fill the box with things like a pet mouse (if Ernie had one) and jellybeans (if they rained from the sky). Ernie wants an empty box, but doesn't have any money. However, Bert brings a box of cookies, and Ernie throws the cookies out so he can catch jellybeans from the sky.
S2.E22 ∙ Big Bird dusts chairs
1. Differences between short and tall, big and little. 2. Classifying things by function. 3. What hands can do. 4. Song: "Rub Your Tummy, Pat Your Head."
S2.E23 ∙ Learning Espanol
1. The difference between some, more and most. 2. Number: ten. 3. Letters: A, G.
S2.E24 ∙ Oscar's Odds and Ends Store
1. Lorne Greene teaches near and far. 2. New York Mets Art Shamsky and Ed Kranepool count to thirteen. 3. Sorting.
S2.E25 ∙ New York Knicks Time
Oscar encounters the viewer, right as he's about to make a spinach ice cream sundae. He tells the viewer to go bother Martha instead. Cartoon-M is for Marvelous Martha
S2.E26 ∙ Don't be Sad
1. Burt Lancaster recites the alphabet. 2. Bill Cosby looks sad. 3. Using the word family "et" to make pet, bet and wet. 4. Film: traffic lights. 5. Letters: E, H.
S2.E27 ∙ Gordon paints a chest
1. James Earl Jones counts. 2. Bill Cosby shows how to look angry. 3. Differences between around, through and over. 4. Community roles. 5. Spanish word: silla (chair).
S2.E28 ∙ Oscar puts up a "Wet Paint" sign
1. Pat Paulsen counts. 2. The difference between here and there. 3. Spanish word: adios. 4. How to bake a cake. 5. Song: "Three of These Things." 6. Letter: T.
S2.E29 ∙ Building a box
1. Burt Lancaster counts. 2. Arte Johnson recites the alphabet. 3. Sorting by function. 4. Spanish word: puerta (door). 5. Songs: "Circles," "Good Morning, Starshine."
S2.E30 ∙ The New York Mets on Sesame Street
1. New York Mets Art Shamsky and Ed Kranepool count. 2. Sorting. 3. Community roles: dentist and bus driver. 4. Spanish word: mano (hand). 5. Songs: "People in Your Neighborhood," "Right in the Middle of My Face." 6. Letter: V.
S2.E31 ∙ Episode 161
1. Bill Cosby shows how to look silly. 2. Arte Johnson counts. 3. Spanish word: pierna (leg).
S2.E32 ∙ Oscar puts up stop signs around Sesame Street
1. Lou Rawls sings "The Alphabet Song." 2. Comparisons: wet and dry, clean and dirty. 3. Spanish word: calle (street). 4. Song: "Yellow Submarine."
S2.E33 ∙ Episode #2.33
1. Lorne Greene, Michael Landon and Dan Blocker teach subtraction. 2. The difference between bottom and top. 3. Sorting by quantity. 4. Song: "Three of These Things." 5. Films: money, transportation. 6. Letter: X.
S2.E34 ∙ Episode #2.34
1. Flip Wilson counts. 2. Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker and Michael Landon do the alphabet. 3. Family roles: father and son.
S2.E35 ∙ Episode #2.35
1. A performance by an African dance troupe. 2. Addition with Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker and Michael Landon. 3. Bill Cosby teaches happy and sad. 4. Spanish phrase: ven aqui (come here).
S2.E36 ∙ Episode #2.36
1. James Earl Jones recites the alphabet. 2. Bill Cosby demonstrates surprise. 3. Comparison: big and little.
S2.E37 ∙ The Alphabet with B.B. King
1. B.B. King sings the alphabet. 2. Flip Wilson tells what arms and legs can do. 3. Film: a trip to the zoo. 4. First and last.
S2.E38 ∙ Episode #2.38
Susan greets the viewer, displaying a lamp she just got. Gordon openly rejects the lamp, igniting a conflict between him and Susan. Cartoon-Gloria sings the alphabet
S2.E39 ∙ Episode #2.39
At Hooper's Store, Gordon goes over his shopping list. He's gathered almost everything on it, but sees that Susan also wrote down the letters V and I. What begins with V? Cartoon-Speech Balloon: V for Violin A musician plays a violin, which instantly breaks.
S2.E40 ∙ Episode 170
1. Pat Paulsen recites the alphabet. 2. Big, bigger, biggest. 3. Spanish word: hola (hello). 4. Songs: "Five Fingers on My Right Hand," "Lulu's Back in Town." 5. Films: the fireman, bees. 6. Letter: I.
S2.E41 ∙ Episode 171
1. Using clues. 2. Small, smaller, smallest. 3. Songs: "Help!" and "ABC DEF GHI." 4. Films: flowers, grasshoppers.
S2.E42 ∙ Episode 172
1. James Earl Jones recites the alphabet. 2. Before and after. 3. Sorting by quantity. 4. Songs: "Seven Days," "Three of These Things." 5. Letter: A.
S2.E43 ∙ Episode #2.43
1. Things the mind can do: imagine, remember, plan and hope. 2. More and less. 3. Community roles: grocer and doctor. 4. Letter: U. 5. Number: eight. 6. Films: animal coverings, drawing a camel.
S2.E44 ∙ Episode #2.44
1. Bill Cosby acts angry. 2. Pat Paulsen counts to ten. 3. Comparison: big and little. 4. Community role: bus driver.
S2.E45 ∙ Episode #2.45
1. Carol Burnett counts. 2. Bill Cosby talks about yesterday and today. 3. Song: "Rain Falls." 4. Films: babies, flowers. 5. Letter: A.
S2.E46 ∙ Sesame Street with Flip Wilson
Gordon meets an Anything Muppet man who walks backwards, says "no" for "yes", eats breakfast at night and supper in the morning. One of the perils of doing everything backwards, according to the man, is walking into open manholes.
S2.E47 ∙ Episode #2.47
1. Lorne Greene, Michael Landon and Dan Blocker count. 2. Spanish word: calle (street). 3. Songs: "Spinning Wheel," "People in Your Neighborhood." 4. Film: African animals. 5. Sorting by quantity.
S2.E48 ∙ Episode #2.48
1. Arte Johnson recites the alphabet. 2. Beginning, middle and end, same and different. 3. Song: "Fifty-Ninth Street Bridge Song." 4. Films: elephants, cows.
S2.E49 ∙ Episode #2.49
Lots of things happen on Sesame Street today, notably Susan teaching Big Bird how to spell the word "love". The show is sponsored by the letter A and the number 7.
S2.E50 ∙ Miguel and Big Bird Make a Sign
1. Arte Johnson explains short and tall. 2. Big and little, full and empty. 3. Spanish phrase: ven aqui (come here). 4. Film: birds. 5. Song: "Yellow Submarine."
S3.E1 ∙ Big Bird meets Mr. Snuffleupagus
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
S3.E2 ∙ Tom and the mystery of the open ice cream bin.
A red ball follows a rollercoaster-like track through checkpoints (each, a set of three) that are counted in voiceover. At the end, the ball is ground up into a powder.
S3.E3 ∙ Mr. Hooper misses seeing Mr. Snuffleupagus
Jack waters a B, which grows into a B-stalk. He climbs it and travels to the Land of B.
S3.E4 ∙ Grover climbs the Sesame Street sign
Grover climbs up the Sesame Street sign and observes how different the street looks from this new perspective. He then finds he's unable to get himself down.
S3.E5 ∙ Episode #3.5
As Bob welcomes the viewers, Sesame Street is suddenly beset with an outburst of jackhammers and roaring compressors. Maria and Tom come by and see that workmen are fixing the street, and they complain about the noise. Oscar pops up wearing a hard hat and says he's heading to where they're digging, not wanting to miss all the noise, dirt and mess.
S3.E6 ∙ Episode #3.6
Gordon comes to Hooper's Store for a glass of water, but Mr. Hooper reports a problem - the faucet has been dispensing dirty, rusty water all day. Tom is in the midst of finding the issue.
S3.E7 ∙ Episode #3.7
Tom greets the viewer, when he hears the sound of a fire engine - Song "Fireman Ready to Go". Inspired by the sight of the firemen, Big Bird has decided to become one too.
S3.E8 ∙ Episode #3.8
Molly has finished her shift for the day and relaxes on the stoop. She muses about when she gets the chance to take a vacation, she'd like to go out west to a ranch, with wide open spaces and horses to ride on instead of walking. She imagines herself on the Lazy F Ranch, where she's greeted by a cowpoke (Big Bird) who points her toward the stable. The head wrangler (Oscar) turns her away (he's one of the bad guys) and suggests she do some walking instead. Back in reality, Molly remarks that she should go to the beach instead. Celebrity Flip Wilson shows how his teacher, Miss Johnson, taught the ABCs.
S3.E9 ∙ Episode #3.9
A boy is on his way to school. Rafael asks the younger kids what they know about school and they spell the word. Cartoon includes Jack-in-the-Box School. Muppets Ernie and Bert - Ernie lies in bed and starts talking about what a square looks like and how many lines it has, then goes on to compare a square with a triangle. He then starts to ponder how many sides a circle has, and goes to sleep. Bert is about to attempt to answer the question, but ends up not being able to sleep.
S3.E10 ∙ Episode #3.10
Molly comes to pick up the mail from the Sesame Street mailbox. She explains how this works to Marty, who never knew how the mail process went. After she goes through the work of opening the mailbox, collecting the letters, filling her bag, and closing the mailbox, Marty puts a letter of his own inside. He apologizes, not realizing he could have just handed it to her. Molly goes through the process again, then once more when Tom mails a letter. Finally, Big Bird comes out with a letter, but Molly quickly grabs it and stuffs it deep in her bag. Big Bird points out that letter was the one from his Granny Bird that Molly delivered earlier; he was just going out to read it. He claims Molly now has to go through all the mail in her bag to find it again and Molly sighs, "Some days I wish I were a fireman..."
S3.E11 ∙ Episode #3.11
Tom is bored because there hasn't been a single customer at Hooper's Store all morning. He acts out having one by rushing back and forth from behind the counter, making a drink for himself. He then realizes he's left the front door sign on "CLOSED." He flips it to "OPEN" and Gordon stops in. Film "I Am a Letter" - Vocalists sing a song describing the process of how mail is sent.
S3.E12 ∙ Doll House
Gordon hangs from the fire escape ladder and clues the viewer into the number of the day by counting his hands. He hangs in the air for a moment before falling to the ground.
S3.E13 ∙ Episode #3.13
Things move in fast motion on Sesame Street, then in slow motion. When things return to regular speed, Susan introduces - Film George the Farmer demonstrates fast and slow by going back and forth on a fence, and in a rocking chair. Muppets A Muppet inchworm and a bug sing "The Inch Worm" in a field of flowers. Film Jerry Nelson counts 20 backflips performed by a monkey. Film Number Three Ball Film: A red ball follows a rollercoaster-like track through checkpoints (each, a set of three) that are counted in voiceover. In the end, the ball is ground up into a powder.
S3.E14 ∙ What Would Big Bird Do?
Big Bird finds a wallet on the ground with Gordon's name in it. He assumes he lost it, so he'll return it to him right away. But he immediately wonders if Gordon thinks that someone might have stolen his wallet, and how angry he would be about it. Big Bird imagines Gordon with a top hat and sinister facial hair sitting in a darkened room with Rafael, plotting to hire his henchman Nasty Norman to track down his wallet and take care of whoever stole it.
S3.E15 ∙ Episode #3.15
Mr. Hooper welcomes the viewer, then introduces "the world's foremost expert on the alphabet..." Celebrity-Pat Paulsen says the alphabet.
S3.E16 ∙ Episode #3.16
Oscar's trash can is surrounded with various bags of trash. Tom tells the viewer that today is trash collection day and alerts Oscar of this as well. Oscar starts digging through the refuse and sings "I Love Trash" in celebration. SCENE 2 As Oscar examines his trash, Gordon complains about the mess he's made and claims not everyone likes trash the way he does. Oscar imagines a world where everyone loves trash, which means nobody throws anything away for him to keep. When Oscar snaps back, he thanks Gordon and Tom for being the way they are, rendering them confused. Cartoon- A housewife screams because there is a mouse in her house. Her husband's solution is to continually bring in animals to chase it out, with each animal making an even bigger mess than the previous one.
S3.E17 ∙ Episode #3.17
As we come closer and closer, David asks if we know the difference between here and there. A talking tree tells a boy about the difference between here and there, near and far, and close and next to.
S3.E18 ∙ Episode #3.18
Molly delivers noisy packages to Mr. Hooper and the kids guess what's inside--clocks, baby rattles, and a talking mama doll. Molly says she can't guess what's in the last package, because it is the quietest. Mr. Hooper opens it and says no, it's the noisiest of them all: his transistor radio. Muppets- Two Anything Muppet boys are in the park, playing hide and seek. One hides while the other says the alphabet. Unfortunately, he doesn't know the whole alphabet, so he asks for help when he gets stuck. The other boy has to come out of his hiding place to help him finish the alphabet. He helps with Z, and then gets caught.
S3.E19 ∙ Episode #3.19
Gordon and others are bothered by the sight of litter all over the sidewalk. Bob offhandedly comments that anyone who can prevent people from littering would be a hero, inspiring Big Bird to take up such a task. C is for clipper - and captain, crew, cargo, cookies, cantaloupe, cabbage, candy, cake, and corks that the crew eats (some by mistake).
S3.E20 ∙ Episode #3.20
Grover carries a satchel and wears a postal carrier's hat as he approaches Molly to inform her that he plans to pursue her chosen career path. Molly explains that it's tough work, lots of walking and carrying heavy things, but Grover is convinced that despite his cuteness, he is also strong. She decides to let him give it a try by tasking him with delivering a few items.
S3.E21 ∙ The Fire Inspector Teaches Gordon How to Prevent Fires
Gordon goes to Hooper's Store and buys eleven carrots. Muppets Muppet Hands count to 11. Cartoon P is for Puppy Muppets Ernie and Bert - Ernie's doctor comes over. Ernie keeps trying to tell the doctor why he called him, but the doctor is too occupied with checking on Ernie, hardly allowing him to get a word in edgewise.
S3.E22 ∙ Episode #3.22
Gordon points out to the viewer that there aren't any cars parked along the street because of the sign reading "No Parking" in the area. Oscar becomes inspired by the power a simple "no" sign has and starts scheming.
S3.E23 ∙ Episode #3.23
David greets the viewer, and gives a lesson in subtraction using his feet. Cartoon-Train #2 Film Topi antelopes nod "yes." Music by Joe Raposo Cartoon-A man carves a YES and puts it on display.
S3.E24 ∙ Episode #3.24
Gordon and the kids imagine threes of different things they don't usually count on the street. Oscar can't stand hearing their discussion, but unwittingly does three of something - put out his "DO NOT DISTURB" sign, put on his earmuffs and go inside his can.
S3.E25 ∙ Episode #3.25
Maria greets the viewer, and hears Oscar throwing trash out of his trash can, which puts him in a musical mood. He sings "I Love Trash", and Maria begins putting the trash back into his can.
S3.E26 ∙ Singing While Cleaning
Luis, Susan and the Kids sing "We've All Got to Work Together" while cleaning the street. Oscar doesn't believe they can do it, but they succeed. Oscar even helps by taking a big pile of trash into his can. Muppets Ernie and Bert - Part 1: Ernie, having set up shop as a barber, gives Bert a haircut, but he ends up removing all of his hair.
S3.E27 ∙ Episode #3.27
Maria greets the viewer, while quietly reading a book. Oscar, meanwhile, practices for a yelling contest, which bothers Maria. She repeatedly tells him to stop, and Oscar is impressed with her loud yelling. Cartoon-Jasper thinks that he has lost his elbow, but Julius shows him his elbow by bending his arm. Artist: Cliff Roberts.
S3.E28 ∙ Episode #3.28
At Hooper's Store, Mr. Hooper climbs up and down the ladder to get balloons off the top shelf for customers. Muppets-Bert sings the club song for The National Association of W Lovers. Film "Seven Song (Song of Seven)"
S3.E29 ∙ Episode #3.29
Maria shows the viewer what the Sesame Street sign looks like without its E's. Cartoon-A man saws a letter E through the wall. Muppets-Cookie Monster and Ernie: During Ernie's naptime, Cookie Monster tries to steal and eat Ernie's pillow by distracting him with a bell. Luis and some kids notice a broken vase with a baseball next to it. They find Big Bird wearing a baseball glove and holding a bat, and question him on the broken vase. Big Bird imagines that a clown (Gordon) was juggling baseballs, then that a carnival barker (Bob) used the vase as a decoy for a customer (Maria), but eventually confesses that he broke the vase.
S3.E30 ∙ Episode #3.30
Gordon demonstrates up and down by showing how Oscar lifts his trash can lid whenever he comes up and goes down. Cartoon-Boy and the UP balloons Muppets Lefty's boss makes sure Lefty knows the alphabet.
S3.E31 ∙ Episode #3.31
Susan explains to Luis, in his first day on the job, how to stack and count sacks that come off an assembly line. Film "Ten Song (Song of Ten)" Muppets-Waiter Grover: Mr. Johnson wants a bowl of hot alphabet soup, and he really wants it to be hot. He looks to make sure that each letter of the alphabet is in his soup, but he is missing some. By the time Grover brings in all the missing letters, the soup is cold.
S3.E32 ∙ Episode #3.32
Big Bird and Grover play hide-and-seek. Grover is "it" but he keeps forgetting what number comes next and has to get help from Big Bird, who's trying to hide. He reaches 10 and finds Big Bird right away. Muppets-The Martians find a telephone. Cartoon-Henson: Eleven Cheer.
S3.E33 ∙ Episode #3.33
Luis finishes fixing a mirror frame, and invites some kids to look into the mirror and make different faces. Luis's reflection, however, has a mind of its own.
S3.E34 ∙ Episode #3.34
At Hooper's Store, Big Bird tells David that he's been practicing adding and subtracting. A new kid in the neighborhood, Alex (nickname "Smart Alex") approaches and asks for an orange. Big Bird tries to solve the subtraction problem, but Alex beats him to it. Big Bird worries that David might like "Smart Alex" better than him.
S3.E35 ∙ Episode #3.35
Bob welcomes the viewer to Sesame Street, pointing out how nice it is to be together with friends. Celebrity-Listen My Brother sings "Togetherness Song." Film-Four Song (Song of Four)
S3.E36 ∙ Episode #3.36
Susan engages Big Bird, John-John, and Shola in a guessing game on the steps of 123 Sesame Street. Matching items to the words they rhyme with, Susan says the last item in the box rhymes with "big". Big Bird asks if it could be a pig - Baby pigs run in a field, and drink their mother's milk.
S3.E37 ∙ Episode #3.37
Bob greets the viewer while pushing Debo on the tire swing. He asks the other kids around if they have any older or younger siblings, then gauges how old each of them are (as well as the viewers). He then imagines what it was like when he turned six years old.
S3.E38 ∙ Episode #3.38
Outside the Fix-it Shop, Luis welcomes the viewer while putting tacks into a coffee can. He leaves for the bank, and Big Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus find the coffee can. Snuffy thinks it's a perfect thing to keep his crayons in, but he accidentally knocks it over. Big Bird gets the idea to find Luis and tell him the truth about the accident.
S3.E39 ∙ Episode #3.39
Maria paints shapes on a plexiglass screen - a square, a triangle and a rectangle - then obscures the entire screen. Cartoon-B is for bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles. And Bosco, who is taking a bath.
S3.E40 ∙ Episode #3.40
Big Bird encounters his friends collecting empty bottles to be recycled, and offers to help out. Cartoon-A man creates an avalanche on the letter A. Artist: Cliff Roberts. Big Bird brings some bottles over, but learns that they can't be recycled because they are full. His friends help themselves to some soda, making the bottles empty.
S3.E41 ∙ Episode #3.41
Big Bird demonstrates the difference between fast and slow with his toy box: first, he dumps the toys on the ground and picks them up one by one (slow). Then, he dumps them out again, and they all go back into the toy box themselves with a reverse-tape edit (fast).
S3.E42 ∙ Episode #3.42
While some kids play softball in the arbor, Maria introduces the letter H. She joins in the game, and points out the words "hit" and "home run". Cartoon "Poverty H"
S3.E43 ∙ Episode #3.43
David greets the viewer, then encounters Maria. She pantomimes that she has lost her voice because there's something wrong with her throat, that she has gone to see a doctor, and that the doctor told her not to talk until tomorrow.
S3.E44 ∙ Episode #3.44
Big Bird encounters Tom leading David, Susan and some kids in a jumping jacks exercise. Big Bird looks tired, but still thinks he can join them. Tom demonstrates Up/Down, Fast/Faster, and the Body Parts. Big Bird falls asleep while all this is going on.
S3.E45 ∙ Episode #3.45
As Big Bird walks down Sesame Street, he notices that it's getting darker. When the thunder and lightning starts, he thinks its fireworks and music and assume someone is having a party, but Bob tells him he ought to plan on getting out of the rain soon.
S3.E46 ∙ Episode #3.46
Molly delivers a package to Oscar from his pal, Melvin Grouch. It contains a crummy hat and a crumpled piece of paper with a grouchy poem on it. In return, Oscar sends Melvin a stale, mangy piece of old cake and accompanies it with his own poem.
S3.E47 ∙ Episode #3.47
To show the letters of the day, Tom curves his body into a C shape and an L shape.
S3.E48 ∙ Big Bird Feeling Down
Big Bird is feeling a little gloomy when he greets Luis and Rafael on the street. He feels that he's not very special, but Rafael says that he's the most beautiful yellow bird he's ever seen. As he begins to talk about how many friends Big Bird has, Rafael whispers to Luis and the two depart, promising to return shortly.
S3.E49 ∙ Episode #3.49
Gordon presents the letters U and P, and explains that they spell UP. The UP lifts itself up into the air. Cartoon-A dog learns about U.
S3.E50 ∙ Tom Forms the Letter T with his Body
Tom is about to display one of today's letters, which Bob forgot. By holding his arms out, Tom forms the letter T with his body. Cartoon-T for top. Artist: Cliff Roberts
S4.E1 ∙ Big Bird on the Street
A fun week of sketches and songs: lessons on subtraction, the wind and acorns; Big Bird learns how to wash his face; and a concert by Jerry and the Monotones, the Muppet rock group. Also: stories show that "big and rich" doesn't necessarily mean "better or smarter."
S4.E2 ∙ Episode #4.2
Big Bird dons a policeman's uniform and declares he's going to pretend to be a member of the law enforcement, but he doesn't know what police officers actually do. He asks David, who tells him police often arrest people for such crimes as stealing. He tries to arrest Maria when he sees her removing a bag from the Hooper's Store counter, but Mr. Hooper confirms the bag belongs to her - it's her groceries.
S4.E3 ∙ Episode #4.3
Gordon greets the viewer by waving four of his hands. Big Bird is amazed by this, not realizing Gordon has help from a young child behind him.
S4.E4 ∙ Episode #4.4
Big Bird approaches Susan playing in the arbor with some kids. He says he has a neat trick which involves counting from 1 to 10 forward and backward. First, he counts to 10, then turns his back, and counts to 10 again. He's impressed by his joke, but Susan challenges him to count down from 10 to 1 and leads the viewer for the count.
S4.E5 ∙ Episode #4.5
Susan helps Big Bird find the bus stop on the block. He reads the sign to make sure it's correct, which causes him to miss his bus. Cartoon-The word BUS
S4.E7 ∙ Episode #4.7
Susan helps Big Bird find the bus stop on the block. He reads the sign to make sure it's correct, which causes him to miss his bus. Cartoon-The word BUS
S4.E8 ∙ Episode #4.8
Mr. Snuffleupagus greets the viewer, and "telestrates" the letter O with his snuffle. Cartoon-A cowboy tries to lasso a rolling letter O. Bill Cosby plays twins who recite the alphabet together.
S4.E9 ∙ Episode #4.9
Big Bird greets the viewer, and shows the difference between big and little, comparing his size to that of a kid. He notices that Gordon is bigger than the kid, but smaller than him. Just then, a giant (David) emerges, asking Big Bird for directions to the nearest beanstalk.
S4.E10 ∙ Episode #4.10
Mr. Snuffleupagus greets Jay on the street and explains that he was writing the alphabet, but he made a mistake, so he's going to throw his paper away. When he tosses it on the ground, Jay tells him he can't just dispose of it anywhere, it has to go in a trash can. Snuffy realizes what he's done, leaves the trash where it is for now, and leaves to go home and retrieve his trash can.
S4.E11 ∙ Episode #4.11
David, Bob, Maria and Susan try to stack and count 12 cartons, but Big Bird knocks them over while looking for Alphabet Bates. They stack the boxes again, but Big Bird knocks them over again while looking up. They all decide to take a rest.
S4.E12 ∙ Episode #4.12
David and some kids demonstrate first and last by getting in a line. Muppets Two brothers, First and Last, sing about how their names affect how they do things.
S4.E13 ∙ Episode #4.13
Maria recruits Oscar the Grouch to teach the concept of here and there. Oscar obliges, militantly barking orders to the viewer. Maria says there's a nicer way to do it, but Oscar grows tired of her standing here near his trash can, and there behind the construction doors of Big Bird's nest. Just as he's complaining about how dull it all is, a second Maria appears next to him, placing her both here and there.
S4.E14 ∙ Episode #4.14
Oscar is constantly bothered by people tapping on his trash can. Susan suggests he find a home that isn't made of metal. Cartoon-Donnie Budd counts four lions. Artist: Bud Luckey
S4.E15 ∙ Episode #4.15
Gordon appears on Sesame Street (wearing blue against a chroma key background) with parts of his body missing. He talks to the audience as each body part returns (removing blue sleeves and leggings).
S4.E16 ∙ Episode #4.16
Bob greets the viewer, and thinks he hears the sound of the milkshake machine inside Hooper's Store. He goes in and asks David for a milkshake, and David jokingly gives him a glass of wood shavings from the board he was drilling.
S4.E17 ∙ Episode #4.17
David finishes painting a chair, and is about to make a "wet paint" sign, when Sam the Robot offers to do it for him. The first sign he generates is too small, then the next one is too big. David shows Sam the kind of size he wants for his sign, and Sam starts spewing signs all over the place.
S4.E18 ∙ Episode #4.18
Big Bird observes Luis and some kids playing with drums, and suddenly wants to build a drum of his own. Cartoon: "The J Commercial:" Two boys scrutinize a J, saying it looks like a fish-hook. A resonant voice (Gary Owens) informs them that it's the letter J. This leads to a jazzy story about Joe. Moral: "Don't jive a judge by jamming a junebug."
S4.E19 ∙ Sam the Robot helps with the laundry
Susan, Bob, Luis and Big Bird greet the viewer, then they all watch a parade of all the letters of the alphabet.
S4.E20 ∙ Episode #4.20
Luis is cleaning three mud spots off the front window of the Fix-It Shop which he suspects were left from a car driving by. He asks the viewer if he cleans one off, how many will be left. He cleans off each spot, subtracting as he goes, until all the spots are gone.
S4.E21 ∙ Episode #4.21
Bob displays a picture with words ending in "IG." Muppets-"The IG Family Song". Cartoon-Speech Balloon: P - pin. Film: Footage of a city neighborhood; includes shots of a sno-cone vendor.
S4.E22 ∙ Episode #4.22
Big Bird encounters Mr. MacIntosh's produce cart, which is unattended. He tries to clear it so he'll be able to ride on it but ends up making a mess of apples. He decides to sneak away from Sesame Street, but then the kids help pick up all the apples. Cartoon- "I in the Sky". The kids finish putting the apples back on the cart. Big Bird disguises himself and sneaks away, but Maria catches up to him. He confesses what he did, and Maria tells him to go apologize to Mr. MacIntosh and put the apples back on the cart. To Big Bird's surprise, the apples are already on the cart.
S4.E23 ∙ Episode #4.23
David greets the viewer, and gives a lesson in subtraction using his feet.
S4.E24 ∙ Episode #4.24
Gordon and the kids imagine threes of different things they don't usually count on the street. Oscar can't stand hearing their discussion, but unwittingly does three of something - put out his "DO NOT DISTURB" sign, put on his earmuffs and go inside his can.
S4.E25 ∙ Episode #4.25
Maria greets the viewer, and hears Oscar throwing trash out of his trash can, which puts him in a musical mood. He sings "I Love Trash", and Maria begins putting the trash back into his can.
S4.E26 ∙ Episode #4.26
Luis, Susan and the Kids sing "We've All Got to Work Together" while cleaning the street. Oscar doesn't believe they can do it, but they succeed. Oscar even helps by taking a big pile of trash into his can.
S4.E27 ∙ Loud and Soft
Maria greets the viewer, while quietly reading a book. Oscar, meanwhile, practices for a yelling contest, which bothers Maria. She repeatedly tells him to stop, and Oscar is impressed with her loud yelling.
S4.E28 ∙ Episode #4.28
At Hooper's Store, Mr. Hooper climbs up and down the ladder to get balloons off the top shelf for customers. Muppets-Bert sings the club song for The National Association of W Lovers.
S4.E29 ∙ Episode #4.29
Maria shows the viewer what the Sesame Street sign looks like without its E's. Cartoon-A man saws a letter E through the wall.
S4.E30 ∙ Sam the Machine Tries to Make a Handball
Gordon demonstrates up and down by showing how Oscar lifts his trash can lid whenever he comes up and goes down.
S4.E31 ∙ Episode #4.31
Susan explains to Luis, in his first day on the job, how to stack and count sacks that come off an assembly line.
S4.E32 ∙ Susan Tests Big Bird's Memory
Big Bird and Grover play hide-and-seek. Grover is "it" but he keeps forgetting what number comes next and has to get help from Big Bird, who's trying to hide. He reaches 10 and finds Big Bird right away.
S4.E33 ∙ Episode #4.33
Luis finishes fixing a mirror frame, and invites some kids to look into the mirror and make different faces. Luis's reflection, however, has a mind of its own.
S4.E34 ∙ Episode #4.34
At Hooper's Store, Big Bird tells David that he's been practicing adding and subtracting. A new kid in the neighborhood, Alex (nickname "Smart Alex") approaches and asks for an orange. Big Bird tries to solve the subtraction problem, but Alex beats him to it. Big Bird worries that David might like "Smart Alex" better than him.
S4.E35 ∙ Episode #4.35
Bob welcomes the viewer to Sesame Street, pointing out how nice it is to be together with friends. Listen My Brother sings "Togetherness Song."
S4.E36 ∙ Episode #4.36
Susan engages Big Bird, John-John, and Shola in a guessing game on the steps of 123 Sesame Street. Matching items to the words they rhyme with, Susan says the last item in the box rhymes with "big". Big Bird asks if it could be a pig.
S4.E37 ∙ Episode #4.37
Bob greets the viewer while pushing Debo on the tire swing. He asks the other kids around if they have any older or younger siblings, then gauges how old each of them are (as well as the viewers). He then imagines what it was like when he turned six years old.
S4.E38 ∙ Episode #4.38
Outside the Fix-it Shop, Luis welcomes the viewer while putting tacks into a coffee can. He leaves for the bank, and Big Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus find the coffee can. Snuffy thinks it's a perfect thing to keep his crayons in, but he accidentally knocks it over. Big Bird gets the idea to find Luis and tell him the truth about the accident.
S4.E39 ∙ Episode #4.39
Maria paints shapes on a plexiglass screen - a square, a triangle and a rectangle - then obscures the entire screen. Cartoon-B is for bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles. And Bosco, who is taking a bath.
S4.E40 ∙ Episode #4.40
Big Bird encounters his friends collecting empty bottles to be recycled, and offers to help out. Cartoon-A man creates an avalanche on the letter A. Artist: Cliff Roberts
S4.E41 ∙ Episode #4.41
Big Bird demonstrates the difference between fast and slow with his toy box: first, he dumps the toys on the ground and picks them up one by one (slow). Then, he dumps them out again, and they all go back into the toy box themselves with a reverse-tape edit (fast).
S4.E42 ∙ Episode #4.42
While some kids play softball in the arbor, Maria introduces the letter H. She joins in the game, and points out the words "hit" and "home run".
S4.E43 ∙ Episode #4.43
Luis saws a wood plank into 6 pieces as kids count them. He then puts the plank back together with a reverse-tape edit, as the kids count backwards.
S4.E44 ∙ Episode #4.44
Big Bird greets the viewer, wheeling a giant styrofoam L. He gives it back to Gordon, then notices his dolly cart also looks like an L.
S4.E45 ∙ Oscar Really Likes Noise
Loud crashes and bangs are coming from inside Oscar's trash can. Luis and Susan ask what's going on, and Oscar says that he's making something he likes - noise.
S4.E46 ∙ Episode #4.46
Luis plays a "what happens next" game with some kids: he shows them some out-of-order picture sequences and has them arrange them correctly. He introduces Batman.
S4.E47 ∙ Episode #4.47
Bob, Maria, and the kids observe their cold weather clothing as Big Bird joins them. He's been sent a package of winter clothes from his Granny Bird, but he's wearing each item incorrectly. Everyone helps him to dress properly.
S4.E48 ∙ Episode #4.48
Everyone steps out into the morning snow, but they're not quite ready. With the blink of an eye, each of them gets equipped with the gear they need for the weather.
S4.E49 ∙ Episode #4.49
David demonstrates "next to". Muppets-Little Bird explains "next to". Then Cookie Monster cuddles up next to Little Bird.
S4.E50 ∙ Episode #4.50
At the Fix-it Shop, Luis welcomes the viewer, and explains the importance of adding spaces between words by displaying a "SESAMESTREET" sign. Cartoon-Violet climbs a vine with V words.
S5.E1 ∙ Shoveling snow on Sesame Street
Luis tells Krystal he's going on a coffee break, and asks her to answer the phone in Spanish. Luis greets Sam the Robot and Mr. Macintosh.
S5.E2 ∙ Episode #5.2
Luis tells Krystal he's going on a coffee break, and asks her to answer the phone in Spanish. Luis greets Sam the Robot and Mr. Macintosh.
S5.E3 ∙ Episode #5.3
The Count bothers Luis with his incessant counting. Luis tries distracting the Count by having him count something different - termites - Film A kid narrates footage of a termite colony. In the short time during the film, the Count manages to count over 18,000 termites featured. Nearing the end of his rope, Luis pours a box of nails on the ground for him to count; the Count finishes in a matter of seconds (counting over 2,000 nails). Luis tries getting rid of him by telling him to count grains of sand on the beach. The Count has already done this and further annoys Luis by listing various statistics he's counted (such as blades of grass in Central Park).
S5.E4 ∙ Episode #5.4
Big Bird greets the viewer in the morning, then notices smoke coming from Hooper's Store. He assumes Mr. Hooper must be cooking something, but then sees Mr. Hooper isn't there. He realizes there must be a fire and calls out for help. Gordon quickly phones the fire department, while Bob evacuates from his apartment above. The firemen arrive, bust down the door, and find the source of the fire is in the store's basement. They extinguish it as the adults explain the process to Big Bird.
S5.E5 ∙ Episode #5.5
Big Bird greets the viewer in the morning, then notices smoke coming from Hooper's Store. He assumes Mr. Hooper must be cooking something, but then sees Mr. Hooper isn't there. He realizes there must be a fire and calls out for help. Gordon quickly phones the fire department, while Bob evacuates from his apartment above. The firemen arrive, bust down the door, and find the source of the fire is in the store's basement. They extinguish it as the adults explain the process to Big Bird.
S5.E6 ∙ Episode #5.6
David, Gordon and Susan carry farm supplies to Oscar's trash can, without knowing why Oscar asked them for a bucket of water, some hay and oats, and a saddle. They hear a horse inside Oscar's trash can - his new pet. Oscar loves it when his bucking bronco kicks around and destroys his plates and furniture.
S5.E7 ∙ Episode #5.7
At Hooper's Store, Big Bird minds David's number 8 sign, blowing on it to speed up the paint drying. The top of the number 8 blows away, and Big Bird tries to coax it back. Cartoon: Jazz #8. Muppets Lefty the Salesman wants to sell an 8 to Ernie, who ran out of money buying some 9s. Ernie then offers to sell Lefty his 9s.
S5.E8 ∙ Episode #5.8
Roosevelt Franklin Elementary School: Using pictures on the blackboard, Roosevelt Franklin tells the class a story about two little dogs who find a big ol' bone in a doghouse. They try to take the bone, but it turns out that it belongs to a big, mean dog, who chases them away. The moral of the story: "If something's not yours, leave it alone; could be a big ol' dog in the doghouse."
S5.E9 ∙ Episode #5.9
David counts 10 newspapers when they are delivered. Cartoon "Ten Turtles" Artist: Bud Luckey. Muppets-Simon Soundman sings a song about finding a (MEOW!) stuck in a tree.
S5.E10 ∙ Bid Bird Gets Stuck
When Big Bird gets stuck inside his nest area, Maria and Mr. Hooper cooperate to pry the doors open. Cartoon: "Poverty Q": A figure demonstrates Q words, despite the unruly stem of his letter Q that keeps detaching itself. Muppets: "The Question Song". Cartoon: Hypnotic "Q" rainbow. Muppets: Kermit and Grover draw a Q on the screen.
S5.E12 ∙ Cookie Monster shows the number 2
David greets the viewer, and introduces Cookie Monster, who claims he has a different way of illustrating the number 2. He displays two cookies, then eats them, which David thinks is not unique. Cookie goes off to find another way. Cartoon C - Cake. Muppets: Harvey Kneeslapper looks inside a paper bag and laughs and asks his next victim, "Wanna see?" The man says yes, so Harvey puts a letter C on him.
S5.E13 ∙ Episode #5.13
Luis, Bob, Maria and the kids play basketball, when Sam the Robot shows up. He claims that machines are better than people, and proves it by making a basket.
S5.E14 ∙ Big Bird Has a Temper Tantrum
Big Bird throws a temper tantrum when nobody offers to help carry his heavy box of books. His friends tell him that all he had to do was ask. Cartoon- "Jazz #4". Film- A lowercase b floats by some boats. Cartoon: B is for bear, bicycle, bump, branch and bee.
S5.E15 ∙ Burt and Ernie
Maria raps an introduction to words that rhyme with grand. Luis displays his hand. Bob leads a band. Big Bird accidentally dumps sand on Maria. "Understand?" Cartoon: "The Story of A": A witch tells bored kids a story about the letter A involving an ant's apple getting stolen by an archer.
S5.E16 ∙ Oscar the Grouch
Oscar the Grouch finds joy in Susan and Mr. Hooper getting angry over dropping their things all over the street. In response, they dump their garbage on him, furthering his glee. Gordon says he's too much. Cartoon: Donnie Budd counts six snails, six ships, and six whales.
S5.E17 ∙ Sam the Robot
Sam the Robot demonstrates near-by mechanizing towards the steps, the tree, then the newsstand. Sam also moves near David, who starts to get annoyed. David suggests that Sam demonstrate far, by getting far away from him. Sam does so, but then calls David on the phone. Cartoon: H for hello (voice of Gary Owens)
S5.E18 ∙ Oscar's Doorbell
Oscar has installed a doorbell on his trash can (which plays "Shave and a Haircut," ending with a screeching sound). He finds it only attracts more curious individuals to his can, so he rips it apart. Susan bothers him once more to point out his doorbell is busted. Cartoon- J family jamboree.
S5.E19 ∙ Street Surprise
Bob, Maria, and David join Susan as she eagerly watches for a big surprise coming down the street. It turns out to be Gordon, pulling up in his brand new Volkswagen. Cartoon: The story of an old woman who lived in a nine. Artist: Bud Luckey. Film: George the Farmer shows embedded shapes using drawing of geometric forms and household objects with the same shape.
S5.E20 ∙ Welcome Home
Ernie and Bert - Ernie is painting a portrait of Bert, but paints Bert with curly hair, glasses and a beard. When Bert gets angry about this, Ernie takes him behind the easel and puts curly hair, glasses and a beard on Bert.
S5.E21 ∙ Number 11
Gordon puts two giant 1s together to make the number 11, but the numbers are a little disobedient at first. Cartoon: "It's a Lovely Eleven Morning" Artist: Bud Luckey. Muppets: Ernie and Bert - At the beach, Ernie notices that Bert is missing; all he sees is Bert's hat. Sherlock Hemlock helps find Bert, and in the process, discovers that Ernie accidentally buried Bert under the sand.
S5.E22 ∙ The Letter "I"
Maria, in need of $5 to pay back Luis, asks Gordon. Gordon asks Bob. Bob asks Big Bird. Big Bird asks Luis, and the money eventually makes its way to Maria, who gives it back to Luis. Cartoon: A boy and a dog fight over a letter "I." Muppets: Ernie and Bert - When it's Ernie's turn to get a newspaper from Hooper's Store, Ernie decides to plan everything he may need. He gets his scarf and hat and earmuffs in case it snows, his umbrella if it starts to rain, sunglasses and suntan cream if it's a sunny day, and a flashlight if it gets dark.
S5.E23 ∙ Johnny Cash comes to Sesame Street
Johnny Cash sings "Nasty Dan" to Oscar the Grouch. Cartoon: Donnie Budd sings a two-step for pairs of animals. Artist: Bud Luckey. Grover and a group of monsters, including Herry Monster, Fenwick and Billy, get into a rowboat. The monsters all gather at one end, causing the boat to tip over and sink.
S5.E24 ∙ Lessons of Three
Number 3 quickies: Luis screws three screws into a birdhouse for Little Bird. Maria displays the three patches on her dungarees. Bob wears three cowboy hats. At Hooper's Store, Cookie Monster eats three plates of cookies, then eats the plates. Film- The Mad Painter #3 Cartoon: Simple Simon meets some strange-looking animals, all of whom have their parts switched around. Artist: Jeff Hale.
S5.E25 ∙ Big Bird and the Tonight Show
Big Bird, hosting a Tonight Show-esque production, gathers everyone around to tell them the "shortest story ever told" -- "Once upon a time there was a little girl, and she lived happily ever after." Everyone encourages him to tell a longer story, so Big Bird decides to take a "short intermission".
S5.E26 ∙ Mr. Gordon and Big Bird
Gordon introduces an audience to Big Bird, who recites a poem about the otter. Film- Sesame Street Animal Films: "It's an Otter!" Music: Joe Raposo. Muppets: Ernie and Bert - Ernie answers the telephone. Bert overhears the conversation, which involves a baseball game, a rainy day, and a gorilla stealing a bologna sandwich. When Bert asks who just called, Ernie says it was a wrong number.
S5.E27 ∙ Our Friends
Maria, Bob and Luis find it hard to concentrate when they hear a series of loud car horns. They find that The Count is holding up a sign that reads "Please blow your horn" and has been counting the beep-beeps from passing drivers. They tell him to take down the sign, and he starts counting the cars that don't honk. Cartoon- Two boys notice a D, saying it looks fat. A resonant voice (Gary Owens) informs them that it's the letter D. This leads to a jazzy story about a dog who digs for dice, wins a duck, and buys a dinosaur with a dime. Moral: "If you dig a dinosaur, drop your duck for a dime."
S5.E28 ∙ Muppets and Kids
Gordon has two kids make large and small Ws out of dowel rods. Muppets: Muppet and Kid Moment - Kermit asks Debo if he knows what a W is. Cartoon: Speech Balloon: W for water. Muppets- Ernie and Bert - Ernie has six jellybeans, and Bert has seven. Bert thanks Ernie for giving him the extra jellybean. Ernie says that isn't fair - they should have an equal amount. To make it even, Ernie eats the extra jellybean. That's fair, isn't it? Film- A girl named Jennifer visits family friend Mrs. Wilson in the country, and together they pick food from her garden.
S5.E29 ∙ Bird Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus
Big Bird talks to Mr. Snuffleupagus on the telephone. Snuffy says he's going to send Big Bird a surprise present: something that rhymes with "bee". When Big Bird hangs up, he assumes it's a tree, and proceeds to clear his nest area. Cartoon: E Imagination Artists: The Hubleys. SCENE 2: Big Bird piles some shovels outside the doors, then invites Bob, Gordon and Maria to help him dig a hole for the tree he'll be getting soon. They doubt that his "imaginary" friend would send him a tree, and walk away. Big Bird thinks some more, and concludes that Snuffy will be sending him - the sea.
S5.E30 ∙ It's the Letter G
Bob, Maria and David greet the viewer. Bob sings a song about opposites to the kids, then Sam the Robot shows up, claiming to be an expert on opposites. Sam will be right back. Cartoon- A goat discusses the letter "G". A man comes by to also talk about G, but rather than point out that "goat" is a G word, he observes the grass. Disgusted, the goat butts the man out of the way. Muppets: Grover talks about the letter G, as it slowly grows.
S5.E31 ∙ Big Bird Says "Don't Steal"
Big Bird encounters a Muppet salesman hawking "little machines" - boxes that that produce music, laughter and flashing lights, but also emit smoke, which the salesman downplays. Big Bird decides to take one. Cartoon- Frances Fairy displays several F words. Muppets- Muppet and Kid Moment - Bert and Ingrid count backwards from ten to one.
S5.E32 ∙ Hi Maria.
Maria, in need of $5 to pay back Luis, asks Gordon. Gordon asks Bob. Bob asks Big Bird. Big Bird asks Luis, and the money eventually makes its way to Maria, who gives it back to Luis. Cartoon- A boy and a dog fight over a letter "I." Muppets- Ernie and Bert - When it's Ernie's turn to get a newspaper from Hooper's Store, Ernie decides to plan everything he may need. He gets his scarf and hat and earmuffs in case it snows, his umbrella if it starts to rain, sunglasses and suntan cream if it's a sunny day, and a flashlight if it gets dark.
S5.E33 ∙ Johnny Cash Sings Again
Johnny Cash sings "Nasty Dan" to Oscar the Grouch. Cartoon- Donnie Budd sings a two-step for pairs of animals. Artist: Bud Luckey. Muppets- Grover's rowboat - part 1 Grover and a group of monsters, including Herry Monster, Fenwick and Billy, get into a rowboat. The monsters all gather at one end, causing the boat to tip over and sink.
S5.E34 ∙ Number 3
Number 3 quickies: Luis screws three screws into a birdhouse for Little Bird. Maria displays the three patches on her dungarees. Bob wears three cowboy hats. At Hooper's Store, Cookie Monster eats three plates of cookies, then eats the plates. Film- The Mad Painter #3. Cartoon- Simple Simon meets some strange-looking animals, all of whom have their parts switched around. Artist: Jeff Hale.
S5.E35 ∙ The Tonight Show- Big Bird Style
Big Bird, hosting a Tonight Show-esque production, gathers everyone around to tell them the "shortest story ever told" -- "Once upon a time there was a little girl, and she lived happily ever after." Everyone encourages him to tell a longer story, so Big Bird decides to take a "short intermission". Cartoon- The great Alphonso and his trained X's.
S5.E36 ∙ Burt and Ernie with Big Bird
Gordon introduces an audience to Big Bird, who recites a poem about the otter. Film- Sesame Street Animal Films: "It's an Otter!" Music: Joe Raposo. Muppets- Ernie and Bert - Ernie answers the telephone. Bert overhears the conversation, which involves a baseball game, a rainy day, and a gorilla stealing a bologna sandwich. When Bert asks who just called, Ernie says it was a wrong number.
S5.E37 ∙ Superman Comes to Sesame Street
Maria, Bob and Luis find it hard to concentrate when they hear a series of loud car horns. They find that The Count is holding up a sign that reads "Please blow your horn" and has been counting the beep-beeps from passing drivers. They tell him to take down the sign, and he starts counting the cars that don't honk. Cartoon- Two boys notice a D, saying it looks fat. A resonant voice (Gary Owens) informs them that it's the letter D. This leads to a jazzy story about a dog who digs for dice, wins a duck, and buys a dinosaur with a dime. Moral: "If you dig a dinosaur, drop your duck for a dime." Cartoon- Superman exclaims "D!"
S5.E38 ∙ Water is Water
Gordon has two kids make large and small Ws out of dowel rods. Muppets: Muppet and Kid Moment - Kermit asks Debo if he knows what a W is. Cartoon- Speech Balloon: W for water. Muppets- Ernie and Bert - Ernie has six jellybeans, and Bert has seven. Bert thanks Ernie for giving him the extra jellybean. Ernie says that isn't fair - they should have an equal amount. To make it even, Ernie eats the extra jellybean. That's fair, isn't it?
S5.E39 ∙ Big Bird's Surprise
Big Bird talks to Mr. Snuffleupagus on the telephone. Snuffy says he's going to send Big Bird a surprise present: something that rhymes with "bee". When Big Bird hangs up, he assumes it's a tree, and proceeds to clear his nest area. Cartoon- E Imagination Artists: The Hubleys. SCENE 2- Big Bird piles some shovels outside the doors, then invites Bob, Gordon and Maria to help him dig a hole for the tree he'll be getting soon. They doubt that his "imaginary" friend would send him a tree, and walk away. Big Bird thinks some more, and concludes that Snuffy will be sending him - the sea.
S5.E40 ∙ Opposites
Bob, Maria and David greet the viewer. Bob sings a song about opposites to the kids, then Sam the Robot shows up, claiming to be an expert on opposites. Sam will be right back. Cartoon- A goat discusses the letter "G". A man comes by to also talk about G, but rather than point out that "goat" is a G word, he observes the grass. Disgusted, the goat butts the man out of the way.
S5.E41 ∙ Muppet and Kid Moment
Big Bird encounters a Muppet salesman hawking "little machines" - boxes that that produce music, laughter and flashing lights, but also emit smoke, which the salesman downplays. Big Bird decides to take one. Cartoon- Frances Fairy displays several F words. Muppets: Muppet and Kid Moment - Bert and Ingrid count backwards from ten to one.
S5.E42 ∙ One for the Ages
While David tries to study, Luis practices the bongos for his gig tonight. David asks him to tone it down so he can study, and Luis goes from the Fix-it Shop to the steps by the garage. When he practices there, Maria tells him to keep it down because she has a headache. He then heads to the 123 steps, but Oscar puts a sign on his can: "Grouch sleeping". Luis assumes he'll bother Oscar, but Oscars encourages Luis to bother him while he's trying to sleep.
S5.E44 ∙ The Hubley's
Luis and the kids look up and see Alphabet Bates skywrite the letter O (First: Episode 0012). Cartoon- A song about a rolling O, with artists: The Hubleys. Bob, Big Bird and friends go on a scavenger hunt for objects shaped like the letter O. Big Bird asks Gordon to borrow an automobile jack, for a reason he's keeping secret for now.
S5.E45 ∙ Cookie Monster Gets a Job
Grover gives a presentation of how well he can remember things. His assistant David flashes a card with the letter S on it, which Grover will remember once the card is flipped. However, Grover immediately forgets what letter it was. As he tries to remember, Gordon enters with his Sesame Street Sluggers uniform, all embroidered with Ss; this doesn't stimulate anything for Grover. He then tries to shush Oscar the Grouch, who complains that his typewriter is missing an S key. He then sees Susan wearing an S-shaped pin and the kids scrubbing scribbled Ss off the wall, all the while still unable to remember the letter. David enters to tell Grover he has to leave, with the card now flashing the letter once more. Grover suddenly "remembers" it was the letter S all along. Cartoon- S is for snow, Santa, and sleigh.
S5.E46 ∙ David's Poem
David shows Maria and the kids how a tape recorder works by sampling some audio of their voices and playing it back. He flips the tape over to side B to hear what else he's recorded, thinking maybe it's some notes he took for class. After a moment, his voice is heard in a poetic cadence, "Just a few thoughts I'd like to say about Maria..." He immediately switches it off, but Maria wants to hear the rest after hearing her name. David insists the Maria he's talking about is his sister's new cat, but she convinces him to play the rest back anyway. Finally he admits that the poem was about her, which Maria says was very nice.
S5.E47 ∙ Goldilocks and the Barber
Biff alerts the residents of 123 Sesame Street that the property is about to be demolished to build a new parking lot. Gordon and Susan protest heavily against it, and Biff realizes that he got the address wrong - the proposed parking lot is supposed to be at 321 Sesame Street, not 123. Cartoon "Poverty U". Film of U, for Underpass. Muppets- Harvey Kneeslapper: Harvey Kneeslapper goes to a man and asks, "Can I take a picture of U?" The man gives him permission, but Harvey tells him that his shoes are untied, and when the man looks down, Harvey slaps the letter U on top of his head and takes a picture of it. Film with; (stop-motion) - 'Beginning/End' - A barber gives a boy a hair cut.
S5.E48 ∙ Gordon and the Rope
Gordon finds a rope. He brings it over to the kids and asks them to form letters with it, although it's clear that some of the kids haven't learned all of them yet. Cartoon of C - Cake. Muppets- Monsters, including an early Grover, Cookie Monster and Beautiful Day Monster, pass on the message, "See." The wide shot reveals that the monsters were whispering about the Letter C.
S5.E49 ∙ Big Bird learns about other birds
Bob greets the viewer, and proceeds to talk about the letter Y, when Maria interrupts him to talk about the number 7. They bicker, until Bob gets an idea: he draws seven Ys in chalk on the sidewalk. Muppets with waiter Grover: Grover serves Mr. Johnson a bowl of chicken soup. Johnson says that he can't eat the soup, and Grover can't guess why. "That settles it," Johnson sighs. "From now on, I'm bringing my lunch to work in a paper sack." He finally explains to Grover that he can't eat the soup because he doesn't have a spoon.
S5.E50 ∙ Lena Moreno and Friends
Today, everyone on Sesame Street is dressed like The Count, who teaches them how to say "Greetings" and laugh like him. He counts 8 counts, including himself. Muppets- Old West: Five good men are needed to form a posse and catch Bad Bart, the meanest man in the West. The sheriff counts five men in the saloon, and tries to organize them. But it turns out that there are only four good men -- one of them is Bad Bart. Cartoon- B is for bear, bicycle, bump, branch and bee.
S6.E1 ∙ The Count counts streetlights
As Sesame Street begins another year, we find Count von Count up on the street lamppost, counting all the lights on the street as they come on. Later that night, he counts them again going out. He ignores Luis's advice to go home to bed- he wants to sleep on the lamppost so he can count that light going off in the morning. Also on the street that day, the cast sings about a song which they can't seem to figure out the name of. While all this is going on, a cartoon man talks about how the letter E begins the words "enter" and "exit". In his elementary school, Roosevelt Franklin teaches his class about Africa, showing them that there's more to the continent than just jungles. Ernie gets overly emotional during a movie, which subsequently gets Bert in trouble with the other viewers in the theater. Beetle Bailey tries to figure out a way to be first in line for chow, while Kermit and Farmer Grover demonstrate how one uses a horse-and-cart. Three pencils dancing the Rumba show first, last, and Crazy Melvin (don't ask!). Finally, a tree frog struggles to make it to the top of his tree (it's a long, hard climb, but he'll get there). The sponsors today are the letter E and the number 2.
S6.E2 ∙ David is too tired to take care of Hooper's Store
David was up late last night studying for a law school exam, but promised to take care of Hooper's Store this morning. As a result, he keeps dozing off. Big Bird tries waking him up by getting some fresh air in the store and turning on some music, which doesn't work. David describes being in his cozy bed, which winds up putting Big Bird to sleep.
S6.E3 ∙ Oscar likes it when it rains
It's a rainy and windy day on Sesame Street. Oscar couldn't be more thrilled and tries talking about it with Mr. Hooper, who wishes to be left alone as he reads. He gets more and more irritated with Oscar until he tells him to scram in a Grouch-like manner.
S6.E4 ∙ Sam the Robot Again
The Count coaches David through filling some candy jars with beans and explains he's going to play the sorting game; although not with sizes, but with numbers. David explains no one could ever count as many beans as he's poured into the jars; no one, that is, except for the Count. As a compromise, he places three sets of two beans and one set of three beans on the table and sings "One of These Things". When he's done singing, he can see that the Count is sad about the game being over, so David tells him he's always wanted someone to count just how many beans are in Hooper's Store.
S6.E5 ∙ 123 Sesame Street
Stevie Wonder sings "123 Sesame Street." Cartoon: Before and after: Several kids are sad, but become happy when a fruit vendor appears. Muppets- Ernie and Bert - Ernie wants to have some cookies. Bert asks Ernie if he knows what "before" means, and Ernie demonstrates by saying that before he can have a cookie, he has to open the lid to a cookie jar, and after he closes the lid, he eats the cookie. He demonstrates a few times, until he loses his appetite for dinner.
S6.E6 ∙ Who Is Biff?
Biff directs Sully while he's driving, causing him to back into the mailbox in front of 123 Sesame Street. The crash prompts Maria to come out and see what happened, but Biff is too busy overcomplicating the mess to explain himself to the "little lady". While Biff admits defeat, deciding he needs an extra crew to come in to clean up, Maria has uprighted the mailbox and tells Sully to clear the vehicle away. Biff is left dumbfounded - and without a ride.
S6.E7 ∙ Oscar gets his hand stuck in a jar
Bob, Susan and Luis fawn over Bob's new canary, Fairbanks, making Big Bird jealous. They remind Big Bird of the things he can do because he's a big bird, like counting to 5, saying the alphabet, and rollerskating. Big Bird reflects on this, singing "He's Smaller Than Me", agreeing that it might be fun having another bird around when he's asked to teach the canary the alphabet and numbers. Muppets Ernie wants to borrow Herbert Birdsfoot's vacuum cleaner, but he worries about how Herbert will respond. Maybe Herbert's taking a bath, and he'll be so angry at Ernie for interrupting him that he'll tell everyone to never loan Ernie anything ever again.
S6.E8 ∙ Groovy Grouches
Oscar's rock band, the Groovy Grouches, can't make it to rehearsal today, so he shows Susan his replacement players: Shola on trash guitar, John-John on tenor grouchophone, and Laurie on trash can drums. Oscar admits they don't sound great individually, but when they all cooperate and play together - they sound really rotten.
S6.E9 ∙ The Amazing Mumford
Big Bird introduces the viewer to Poco Loco, a parrot who repeats everything he says. This nearly ruins his talk on the difference between their sizes. Clay animation: Sam the Snake-and other things that begin with S. The Count counts "The Song of the Count".
S6.E10 ∙ The Count von Count
Big Bird believes that The Count is helping him find rhyming words for a poem he's writing, when what the Count is really doing is counting the number of verses.
S6.E11 ∙ Big Bird 100 earlier
Big Bird is reading his "Western Tales" book and thinks it might be fun to have lived life as a cowboy. He begins to imagine what it would be like living in the Old West. In Big Bird's imagination, Sesame Street is rendered as an old west town named "Sesame Gulch." Big Bird makes himself into a bad hombre named "Bad Bird," fastest wing in the West. Two miners (played by Willy and writer Joseph A. Bailey) flee in terror as he moseys over to "Hooper's Canteena." Inside, Bob is the bartender, while Maria and David appear as saloon patrons. They become frightened when Bad Bird enters and turn yellow when Bob reveals he's unable to make his usual birdseed float. As they head for the exit, Big Bird freezes the scene, feeling tired of everyone treating him like the bad guy.
S6.E12 ∙ Imitating Sounds
The Count has counted nearly everything on Sesame Street today, except for Oscar's trash collection. Instead, he counts the times Oscar says "no" and makes nasty remarks. Cookie Monster sings a rock song about his cookie obsession. Three Ball Film: A red ball follows a rollercoaster-like track through checkpoints (each, a set of three) that are counted in voiceover. At the end, the ball is ground up into a powder.
S6.E13 ∙ Voices
The Count has counted nearly everything on Sesame Street today, except for Oscar's trash collection. Instead, he counts the times Oscar says "no" and makes nasty remarks. Cookie Monster sings a rock song about his cookie obsession.
S6.E14 ∙ The Interview
Sesame Street News Flash: Kermit interviews Christopher Columbus before he begins his voyage to discover America. Kermit tries to tell him that the third ship is tied to the dock, but it's too late -- the dock breaks free, and takes Kermit along with the ship. Oscar invites Bob and Maria to fish in his can so he can illustrate heavy and light. Bob gets the light fish, while Maria gets the heavy fish that pulls her into the can.
S6.E15 ∙ The Underground Pipes
While Biff and Sully dig up Sesame Street, Oscar loses his phone service and Susan's water stops running. Just as Biff tells them all will be restored after the work, Susan gets a call from Oscar's grouch hotline on her hose, and water starts spraying out of Oscar's phone. Biff yells down to Sully to check that they didn't get their connections crossed. An ape escapes from the A train and heads over to a birthday party.
S6.E16 ∙ Nails and Screws
Luis has dumped out all his screws and nails to find just the right ones to fix Bert's radio. He has to drop it off, but dreads having to clean up the mess. The Count offers to help, but finds the sorting rather boring, barely getting anything done by the time Luis gets back. Luis asks him to count the nails and screws, thinking this will pique his interest. He turns his back for a mere moment before finding the Count is now through with the job. Three lines attempt to individually reach the top of the TV screen, but fail. They succeed after they combine all of their lengths. A man (Barry Simpson) puts on snowshoes to bring his trash out. Music: Joe Raposo.
S6.E17 ∙ Stay Awake
Bob finds a young Muppet girl named Jane, who thinks her name is boring. Bob assembles some friends to show her how many interesting rhymes her name has: David does a few steps and shows off his cane. A kid's baseball shirt has a great big stain.
S6.E18 ∙ Impersonator
Oscar realizes that everybody bothers him because he's a Grouch. Sometimes he wishes he were anybody else but him. He decides to impersonate other people on the Street to avoid being bothered. J family jamboree. Oscar dons a wig and pretends to be Maria. When Gordon asks "Maria" for a favor, he changes into Mr. Hooper. When Gordon asks "Mr. Hooper" for an ice cream sundae, he changes into Gordon. Maria, humoring them both, gives a dirty rag to Gordon, and invites him to Hooper's Store for a pickle sundae, frustrating Oscar.
S6.E19 ∙ Grover the photographer
Grover the Photographer tries to take a picture of Maria, but David beats him to it. Grover then asks to take Luis's picture. Luis jokingly asks him where his "birdie" is, and explains that "watch the birdie" is an expression that people use when they take pictures. Nevertheless, Grover goes to look for a birdie. L is for Lips. Ernie and Bert sing "La, La, La."
S6.E20 ∙ Umpire For A Day
The Wicked Witch from the Snow White story plans to fool the mirror into saying that she is the fairest -- but she hasn't counted on Kermit hiding behind a curtain. When she sees him, she realizes that he really is pretty good-looking. Nancy the nanny goat nibbles her nails and notices noodles. Oscar is having a Grouch baseball game inside his can, but the umpire just quit, and he needs a new one if his team's going to win. Luis volunteers to be the umpire, but calls three strikes whenever Oscar is up to bat. Oscar's team loses, which is okay, because Grouches like losing. Jazz #10. Things that begin with N: nail, nest, net, notebook, needle, noodle, nuts, napkins, nose. (Don't make noise at night). The letter N is nice. Bill Cosby counts to 20 with his "twin."
S6.E21 ∙ Plant Trees Save the Planet
Maria exits 123 Sesame Street and is shocked to find a large tree potted next to Oscar's trash can. Oscar emerges from the leaves and says it's a perfect addition - it provides him shade, but most importantly keeps his can hidden from sight so no one can bother him. "It's a Lovely Eleven Morning". Artist: Bud Luckey. Oscar takes advantage of his newfound peace to take a nap. However, it's bothered by a Muppet squirrel collecting nuts from the branches. P Words (including parachute and plug). Oscar hangs a "No Squirrels Allowed" sign off the tree. However, now an elderly Muppet couple picks it as a spot to have a picnic. They drive Oscar crazy with their lovey-dovey talk.
S6.E22 ∙ Theatre of the Deaf
Linda sits outside reading. David wants to sit by her and makes sure she's okay with that. He begins blasting his radio and noisily eating chips, knowing she can't hear any of it. Ed Waterstreet and Joe Sarpy of the Little Theatre of the Deaf arrive and ask Linda (in sign) if they can also sit around. They begin signing jokes to each other, which Linda now finds distracting and she leaves. A boy and a dog fight over a letter "I." Ernie and Bert - Bert expects a visit from his identical twin brother Bart. Ernie notes that they're alike in many ways, but their major difference is that Bart has a sense of humor. A mother bird brings her babies a huge number 12. Animal camouflage with kid voiceovers. Music: Joe Raposo.
S6.E23 ∙ Playing Games
Sam the Robot wants to play, but Susan says he can't jump rope, Big Bird says he'll break the rope swing, and Bob tells him he sings like a railroad train. He tells his woes to Oscar the Grouch who tells him to stop focusing on the things he can't do. Bert can't go on a trip with Ernie because his hand has purple paint on it. Ernie puts a mitten on Bert's hand to cover it, but Bert still won't go because he looks silly wearing one mitten. So Ernie completes the outfit with another mitten, a hat, a scarf, and a sled. Ernie then reveals that they are going to the beach.
S6.E24 ∙ Explosions
Big Bird tries to learn the parts of the body in Spanish from Maria. Donnie Budd sings about three trios of animals who live on a fat lady's lap. Artist: Bud Luckey. Male and female snow people narrate their own construction. Music: Joe Raposo. Muppet and Kid Moment - Kermit, Shola, and Fannie count legs and heads.
S6.E25 ∙ Hammer and Fingers Not Good
To Maria's surprise, Oscar shows her kindness when she hits her finger with a hammer. The Story of Cowboy X, with the voices of Jean Shepherd. Four Song (Song of Four). The great Alphonso and his trained X's. Cookie Monster: Cookie Monster comes to the bakery looking for something delicious that rhymes with BUY. He tries the I (from the MIKE'S BAKERY sign) and the baker's TIE, both of which aren't that delicious. Finally, Guy Smiley comes in and loudly announces that he would like to BUY a PIE. Cookie then knows what he can get in the bakery that rhymes with BUY and is delicious: it's GUY. A chase ensues, and Cookie asks the baker to send him the bill.
S6.E26 ∙ Bus Driver's
At Hooper's Store, David sings "Subtraction Blues" while Mr. Hooper, Maria and Big Bird subtract his slices of pizza. He drops the last slice on the ground when a kid bumps into him, and tosses the dirty slice into Oscar's can. Z for zebra and zoo. Zip, zoom, zoom, zig, zag, zany, zoo.
S6.E27 ∙ Group of Grouches
Oscar is expecting a group of Grouches from Cincinnati, and finds himself in desperate need of trash for games. His situation worsens when David and Maria refuse to give him cans and bottles that they're taking to the recycling center. Bob, however, has plenty of trash for Oscar. D-dart. A film insert of kittens playing, with child voiceovers in English and Spanish.
S6.E28 ∙ The Bottlecap
Bert is admiring his bottle cap collection when he offers to show the viewer his rarest piece: a Watermelon Whip. Upon closer inspection, he finds that the rare item is lost. As he panics, David, Maria, Luis, and the kids rush over from their game of scully - which requires bottlecaps to play - to see what's going on. They offer to help him find the missing collectible, but while some of theirs are similar, none of them is red with a white circle and the letter W. Bert believes all hope to be lost and begins chastizing David for making light of his plight when Big Bird stops by. He'd like to join the scully game and says he'll have a bottlecap to contribute as soon as he opens the soda pop he just purchased at Hooper's Store. Bert's attention is sprung when he hears it's a Watermelon Whip, but his excitement diminishes when he learns that Mr. Hooper got six cases of it in - that's 144 bottles, Big Bird calculates - and dismisses the once-rare flavor as worthless now. To replace the open spot on his cork board, he's now got to go find a Blueberry Bubbler - and he doesn't even like that one. Jasper and Julius: Apple. Grover climbs a tree and finds a bird's nest with some eggs in it. The eggs hatch, and the baby birds think Grover is their mommy. When the real mother bird arrives, she mistakes Grover for one of her babies. She gives them all a flying lesson, but Grover promptly falls to the ground.
S6.E29 ∙ Dull Senses
At Hooper's Store, Biff wants to share a glass of chocolate milk with Sully. To ensure they both get an equal amount, Biff asks Mr. Hooper to draw a line around the middle of glass; Biff claims the top half of the drink as his and the bottom for Sully. Mr. Hooper and Linda try to explain how this might not work, but Biff ignores them and has Sully take the first sip. However, in order for Sully to get to his half, he needs to drink up Biff's, leaving an empty glass. Cartoon- E Imagination Artists: The Hubleys. The Mad Painter #8. Sand E/e. Sesame Street News Flash: In a take on the "Hey Diddle Diddle" nursery rhyme, Kermit the Frog interviews Natalie the cow and her cat manager as she prepares to jump over the moon. Natalie plans to break the usual cow stereotype by doing this jump. After the cat plays a fanfare on his fiddle, she makes the jump and crash lands back to Earth, where she is praised and congratulated for her jump.
S6.E30 ∙ Open the Break-It Shop
Oscar opens a "Break-It Shop". His first business is the christening of the S.S. Sesame Street Ocean Liner. Maria reads the story of "The King's Nose". Alice Braithwaite Goodyshoes displays a G, for "good." She gets kissed by a monster, who says, "Gee, that was good!"
S6.E31 ∙ Reprogramming
Luis and Linda are washing windows when the phone rings. Luis asks her to answer it, but then remembers that she's deaf, and climbs down from the ladder to answer it himself, more than once. Not knowing that Luis has to keep going down the ladder every time the phone rings, Linda believes that he's a slow window washer. Grover is carrying the word "HELP", which is very heavy. He asks Marty to help him carry the word. Instead, Marty gives Grover three more "HELP" words to carry.
S6.E32 ∙ Gordon and the Kids
Wearing earmuffs and a scarf, Big Bird invites Gordon and the kids to play in a very cold playground. Big Bird asks about what happened in the playground the night before, and what will happen next. An old woman emerges from the pouch of a bouncing kangaroo. She proclaims, "K. Kangaroo!" Joe Raposo sings "Everybody Run."
S6.E33 ∙ Peace and Quiet
Sesame Street News Flash: Don Music tries to write "Mary Had a Little Lamb", but he can't come up with a word that rhymes with "snow". Kermit suggests that Don try another angle, which leads to Don writing the hit song "Mary Had a Bicycle." Don sings the song, with back-up vocals from the Monotones. Luis gives Big Bird a box to put things away, but Big Bird realizes he needs more boxes. David gives him one, then another one. He quizzes Big Bird on what 1 + 1 equals, but Big Bird keeps saying 3, driving David crazy, until Big Bird tells him that he already got a box from Luis. M for Mail.
S6.E34 ∙ Instant Instant
Bob greets the viewer, and shows how he can recognize someone's voice without seeing them. Bob takes Big Bird and the kids to a "sound zoo", with animal sounds coming from the empty cages. The first cage has an invisible lion, the second one an elephant, the third is a monkey, and the last one is the bird cage, which Big Bird recognizes instantly. The letter O introduces many words he starts. "There's a Bird On Me" (Joe Raposo).
S6.E35 ∙ Sugar
Big Bird tries helping the kids get a ball that is stuck on the fire escape of 123 Sesame Street. They try lifting him, and getting a kangaroo to help, but Big Bird is too heavy, and the kangaroo is too far away in Australia. Big Bird then tries scolding the ball, the way his mother does when she wants him to do something, and gives the ball until the count of three to come down from there. While he counts, Susan retrieves the ball from the apartment window and drops it down to the kids making Big Bird think emulating his mother worked. Ernie and Bert - Ernie pretends to be a dog and a duck. Bert then pretends to be a train, and does it so well that a train conductor and passengers come through the apartment.
S6.E36 ∙ It's a Misunderstanding
At Hooper's Store, David is getting ready to send back two boxes of plastic cups, since he ordered paper cups instead. Bob helps him take the boxes out to the curb, but can't stick around to watch the store while David goes to the library, which is closing soon. Instead, David tells Big Bird to watch the store, and runs off to the library. Now alone, Big Bird sees the boxes on the curb and assumes they're deliveries, so he brings them inside the store. I've Got a Mind: Bird Artist: Cliff Roberts. Later, Big Bird has unpacked all the cups and aligned them on the shelves and the counter. A deliveryman arrives with some boxes of paper cups, but Big Bird says they don't need any more cups. He insists the paper cups be sent back, then seals up the empty boxes from the plastic cups and puts them on the mail truck.
S6.E37 ∙ Construction Works
Maria tells Luis that she's recently applied for a job on her days off from school and is expecting them to call the Fix-It Shop any minute regarding it. Luis assumes it's a babysitting gig or something, when he answers a call from the A.B.C. Construction Company. He's surprised that the call is for Maria, who has been hired as a construction worker. Luis remains surprised, having never heard of a female construction worker before. Maria asserts that women can do anything they want and heads off. Sesame Street News Flash: Kermit interviews one of the Three Little Pigs, the one who built a straw house. The Big Bad Wolf comes to blow it down, but the house is actually strong. A man jumps up onto an UP.
S6.E38 ∙ Big Bird Builds an Airplane
Big Bird is worried that he can't fly like other birds can. David tells him not to worry; he can do things that other birds can't. Big Bird sees an airplane in the sky, and goes off to build one so he can fly. Joe Raposo sings "Flying." Luis sees the makeshift box airplane Big Bird has just built, which has some of its parts in the wrong places. He fixes it so it looks like the diagram, then Big Bird climbs into it - backwards.
S6.E39 ∙ Play the Trumpet
Gordon and Susan confront Oscar the Grouch about playing his trumpet too loudly (and awfully), but he claims they have no right to tell him what to do. Susan admits they can't tell him not to play his trumpet, so they vacate the area. A boy talks about his pet letter Y, named Yetta. Old West: Sinister Sam is looking for the biggest man in the saloon. The frightened customers point him towards Big Barney, who's cowering under the table. When Sam discovers that Barney is the biggest man there, he gives him a hat: "This ol' hat here don't fit me. I thought maybe you could use it, huh? I'll see you, fellers." Sinister Sam leaves the baffled customers behind. "Now, that's a nice gesture," one says. "He's a little weird, but he's okay after all, isn't he?" Seven monsters cause havoc in a village. Maurice Sendak, Fred Calvert.
S6.E40 ∙ Bird On Me
Sesame Street News Flash: Humpty Dumpty has fallen off a wall, and Kermit interviews one of the king's horses. Humpty is put together again, but then Kermit gives him a congratulatory slap on the back, and he falls off the wall again. Sand B/b. To announce B as the letter of the day, Grover points to a bird on his head. Once that's finished, he'd like the bird to leave, but it sticks around. Big Bird asks what's going on, so Grover sings "There's a Bird on Me" in response. The bird finally leaves which actually makes Grover sad. Big Bird hugs him and says he'll always have him. At the beach, the Bee Bee and the Barker family greet each other while saying their names that begin with the letter B. Artist: Bruce Cayard.
S6.E41 ∙ Learn Spanish
At Hooper's Store, David tells Luis and Maria that he wants to hear Spanish spoken all day today so he can learn the language. He gets confused when they disagree about the Spanish words for blanket and orange, since they both come from different Spanish-speaking regions. Ernie is sad, because it's raining and he can't play baseball. Bert encourages him to imagine that he's playing instead. In Ernie's imagination, he hits a high fly ball that lands in the ocean. Bert tells Ernie that the sun is out, and he can go out and play now. Ernie says that he can't play his ball fell in the ocean.
S6.E42 ∙ Alarm Clock
Oscar explains to Luis that he hates his alarm clock, because it wakes him up when he wants to sleep. On the other hand, he loves it, because when it wakes him up in the morning he won't sleep late and feel relaxed and rested. Scanimate Films #10. Lemurs rest on tree branches. Music: Joe Raposo. "The Story of A": A witch tells bored kids a story about the letter A involving an ant's apple getting stolen by an archer. Ernie approaches Bert in a harried manner, talking rapidly. Bert tells him to talk slower so he can understand him. Ernie says, slowly, that Bert's bread is burning in the oven, which causes Bert to speak in the same rapid, harried manner.
S6.E43 ∙ Be A Good Loser, Not Sore
Kermit meets Little Miss Muffet, who sits on her water bed, eats crunchy granola, and is not afraid of the spider, who ends up frightening Kermit away. Henson: Eleven Cheer. Herbert Birdsfoot and Grover talk about "AN" words. Herbert demonstrates the words themselves, while Grover provides visual aids. The first word they talk about is RAN. While Herbert talks about how to make the word, Grover keeps running around the scene until he tires himself out.
S6.E44 ∙ Making A Mess
Herry Monster enters Hooper's Store and knocks over a stack of cans. As he apologizes, he smashes a tower of drinking glasses. To make up for it, he answers the phone, pulling the cord out of the wall. Mr. Hooper kicks him out; Herry knocks over another tower of cans as he leaves. Bad Bart is looking for Marshal Earp. A man talks about the letter J with a jack-in-the-box, whose lid ends up crushing him.
S6.E45 ∙ Oscar Opens Grouch School
Oscar overhears some kids laughing as they pass by; Bob tells him they're on their way to school. Oscar thinks it's silly to go to school when he already knows a lot that he learned from his Uncle Ebenezer Grouch. Oscar opens a Grouch school to pass on his wisdom. "Jazz #2". David and Susan watch as some older kids attend Oscar's Grouch school, where he has them recite the Grouch pledge, teaches the word "yucchy". They sing "I Love Trash". L is for Ladder.
S6.E46 ∙ Day of Wiring
Sam the Robot invites Maria, Bob, and Luis to his wiring day party. He says it commemorates the first time he was wired up and activated, and he celebrates it every year. The others interpret this as Sam's birthday and decide to make him a cake. Things you can carry. Music: Joe Raposo.
S6.E47 ∙ Grover's Visits
Scanimate Films #4. Grover watches Mumford practice a trick, making a rabbit come out of his hat. Mumford has trouble getting a rabbit to come out of the hat, and both are oblivious to the fact that Grover is turning into a rabbit.
S6.E48 ∙ Gifts for Everyone
At Hooper's Store, Big Bird picks out colors of yarn to knit something for Luis, who fixed his feather duster earlier ("Boy, were my feathers getting dusty!"). He then asks Susan for a pair of knitting needles, and tells Gordon he's making a surprise for Luis. He goes into the construction site, and has an accident while knitting. Uncle Al tells his nephew a story about a dog he had, but gets mixed up with the details. Artist: Marv Newland.
S6.E49 ∙ Noises
Luis and Mr. Hooper are startled when they hear a car crash, followed by a jet plane and a train. Those sounds are coming from Oscar, playing them on his tape recorder. The Queen of Six explores her garden. At Hooper's Store, Mr. Hooper, Luis and Maria are further bothered by Oscar's loud prerecorded sounds, including an explosion, a drill, and a siren. They all go over to his can and tell him to turn it down, explaining the meaning of "noise pollution". Oscar points them to the nearby street cleaner vehicle, which will drown out all the noises they're hearing. Luis has an idea. Cookie Monster and Ernie: Cookie Monster hangs his head down in sadness. Ernie gives a lengthy speech on how looking up is the key to happiness. While his head's in the clouds, Cookie looks up toward Ernie's cookie box and empties it, making him happier.
S6.E50 ∙ The Count Stops Counting
The Count is looking up as if he's counting something in the sky, but what he's really counting is the people standing and staring at the sky, trying to figure out what he's counting. A horse is drawn as kids guess what it is. A girl narrates a film of her grandpa putting a horseshoe on their horse. Small v - for voom, voice, violin, etc. Artist: The Hubleys. Muppet and Kid Moment - Cookie Monster and Genelle say the alphabet.
S7.E1 ∙ Headline Howie
As the show's seventh season begins, Mr. Snuffleupagus walks down the street, counting the people who fail to glimpse him (yet again). He counts ten in all. Later on, a journalist visits the street with the scoop on Snuffy, coming up with a few rhyming headlines in the process. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the number two and the letter P. Meanwhile, a cow dog sings a song about his job, while practical joker Harvey Kneeslapper is up to another of his tricks, this one involving a pogo stick. Kermit reports on yet another fast-breaking news story, this one involving the putting together of Humpty Dumpty. Judy Collins sings about the life of a fisherman, and Herry and his friend John-John demonstrate the difference between loud and soft. There are a few memorable cartoons in this as well. A boy talks about the "zoo" inside of him, an old woman sets up a picnic of P foods, unaware of the activity displayed by the ants, and a disembodied hand draws a telephone booth, which a man doesn't reach in time to answer the ringing phone.
S7.E2 ∙ Running For President
Upon hearing a speech from the president on the radio, Big Bird is inspired and considers becoming chief executive himself. His friends, however, give him second thoughts when they show him what the job is really like.
S7.E3 ∙ The Count loses his voice
On her way home from work, Susan encounters The Count who's having trouble speaking. She inspects his throat and reiterates what his doctor has already told him, but figures out that without his voice, he's also having trouble counting. Susan offers him her notebook, which he uses to write down numbers, one on each page which he tears out for her.
S7.E4 ∙ The Old West
Big Bird gathers a bag of cabbages for a visit from Mr. Snuffleupagus today. Luis, Susan, and Gordon don't believe him as usual. When Snuffy arrives at Big Bird's nest, he jumps for joy upon seeing the cabbages. This shakes the whole street, rattling the adults. As Snuffy eats, he asks for some pepper, which causes him to sneeze. This sends a large gust down the block, making everyone else think a storm is forming. Snuffy heads home and Big Bird finds the adults cowering in the doorframe. They tell him about the storm and Big Bird remarks, "You guys sure have some imagination!"
S7.E5 ∙ Herry Monster
Big Bird has been told to wake up Luis in the Fix-It Shop, but he's busy practicing bird calls, so he asks Herry Monster to do it. Just before Herry knocks on the door, he realizes his strength could accidentally put a hole in the door. He considers other items he could use to knock with a leaf, which is too light, then a tomato (which could make a mess). Herry leans against the door and sobs that he's failed. This wakes up Luis, who thanks Herry for his helpfulness. Herry goes to tell Big Bird about what he's done, knocking his front door off the hinges in the process. "I'm six years old today!"
S7.E6 ∙ It's Called Training
Oscar the Grouch decides to train some kids to be Grouches. The kids have a lot of fun yelling, which makes Oscar happy, until the adults join in the commotion, and no one pays attention to him. "Imagination V" -- A surreal segment involving the Venus de Milo statue, a violin, a vampire, and vigilantes. Artist: Jeff Hale. Hippos. Music: Joe Raposo. Cookie Monster introduces the word "AMOR". What if a turtle and rabbit switched appearances?
S7.E7 ∙ Buffy Is Here
Buffy walks down the length of Sesame Street wearing a backpack. She takes her time, stopping to push a kid on the tire swing in the arbor and taking in her surroundings. She stops to rest at Oscar's trash can, leaning on some crates, when Oscar the Grouch pops up demanding to know what's going on. Buffy explains that she doesn't have any friends around here, she likes being alone sometimes, and that she was a rotten kid. Oscar tells her they could be pals and introduces himself, extending a hand with an unwelcome to Sesame Street. Cookie Monster and Ernie: Ernie and Cookie Monster discuss hope. Ernie has something in a brown paper bag, and asks Cookie Monster what he hopes it is. Cookie Monster hopes that it is a cookie. It turns out that Ernie has ten cookies in the bag.
S7.E8 ∙ Bowling Anyone
David encounters Big Bird carrying a bag with a bowling ball. There are ten bowling pins set up outside of Hooper's Store, and David realizes in horror that Big Bird is rolling the ball towards the store. The ball knocks down seven of the pins, but also several items inside Hooper's. Madrigal Alphabet and Artist: Jeff Hale. Time-lapse of seeds growing. Music: Joe Raposo. Scanimate kids intro and Muppet and Kid Moment featuring, Ernie and the kids play a hand-clapping game.
S7.E9 ∙ Becoming Friends
David sits down with Cookie Monster to show everyone what he loves to do with cookies. Cookie responds with counting cookies, stacking cookies, and various other activities, before revealing that he loves to tease David - and proceeds to eat the cookies. Jasper thinks that he has lost his elbow, but Julius shows him his elbow by bending his arm. Artist: Cliff Roberts.
S7.E10 ∙ Making Friends
Herry Monster shows Oscar the brick tower he's built, which is in the middle of the street, blocking the steps of the 123 building. Oscar doesn't like the nice gesture at first, but changes his mind when he sees David and Maria nearly injure themselves when they pass the tower. Noticing that they yell at Herry just like they yell at him, he comes to Herry's defense when they yell at Herry, then tells Herry they're going to be real Grouch pals. At the beach, the Bee Bee and the Barker family greet each other while saying their names that begin with the letter B. Artist: Bruce Cayard. Twin Anything Muppets find they're identical, except for their voices. Big Daniel Boone looks for a bear. Artist: Bruce Cayard. Song: "Here Come the Beans".
S7.E11 ∙ Herry and Maurice Monster are Afraid of the Dark
Mr. Snuffleupagus describes his friend the Wheelermonster to Big Bird who draws it on an easel. When Luis comes by, Big Bird explains to him that he thinks the Wheelermonster is Snuffy's imaginary friend. Grover asks Frazzle about his day, and Frazzle responds with growls to demonstrate how he felt.
S7.E12 ∙ The Count Mis-Counts
Maria holds up a "NO" sign because it's Oscar's favorite word, and she's going to get him to say it. Instead, he says "Yes" to drive Maria crazy. A man chases a runaway "no." Herry Monster holds a sign with the word "NO" on it and tells Ernie that he can make him read his sign. Ernie replies "Oh no you can't!", and eventually gets the joke. He tries it on Bert, but the gag backfires when Bert bets he can get Ernie to read the sign. A mouse tries looking for his pet, describing to his friend what they did yesterday.
S7.E13 ∙ Robot Has Feelings Too
Sam the Robot greets Susan and the kids, asking how they're feeling. After a beat, he expects to be asked how he's feeling, but Susan says machines don't have feelings. To prove her wrong, Sam laughs, but he gets stuck laughing. Maria, Big Bird and Mr. Hooper pass by, and start laughing as well. Finally, Sam blows a gasket and stops laughing, then offers to demonstrate crying. A man (voiced by Jack Dodson) describes places that begin with U and what you can do with the letter U.
S7.E14 ∙ Toll Booth
Oscar has set up a toll booth near his trash can; everybody's supposed to pay a jar of mud before he lets them go through. Maria warns him that he'll have to manually lift the arm, which he does, since everyone has a jar of mud to give him when they want to cross. "Poverty H". Harvey Kneeslapper is bouncing on a pogo stick. He asks a man if he'd like to try it, and the man replies, "I'd love to!" Harvey then slaps a big number 2 on the man's chest. Oscar, worn out from pulling the toll arm, decides to hire David as a toll taker, Jay as a mud storage supervisor, Maria as a policewoman to make sure everyone pays who crosses, and Luis as a repairman to fix the arm. Oscar then decides he'd rather dig some mud by himself, and closes the booth.
S7.E15 ∙ Luis and his Friends Leave for New Mexico
Luis gets a call from relatives in New Mexico where he grew up, asking him to come back to help build a house. Luis agrees, and Big Bird, Maria, Bob, Gordon, and Oscar accompany him. The Count excitedly counts the six people going.
S7.E16 ∙ Episode 811
The gang arrives in New Mexico and meets Luis's family. They learn how to make houses of bricks and mud and the creative ways they recycle. Big Bird makes friends with the animals on the farm- and calls Hooper's so his new friends can say hi to his old ones.
S7.E17 ∙ New Mexico Ranch
This morning in New Mexico, Oscar, after trying unsuccessfully to settle in a brick oven, relaxes in a compost heap to be surrounded by rot. Also, the Count calls the house multiple times- just to count the long distance calls.
S7.E19 ∙ Taos Pueblo
Buffy stops by the New Mexico ranch, and tells Maria that she's heading out to Taos Pueblo. Maria offers to take her there in the pickup truck. Big Bird says that he'd like to come along, although he doesn't know what a pueblo is. Maria explains that it's a town where Indians live, and Big Bird likes the idea at first, but then becomes frightened. Buffy drives Maria and Big Bird to the pueblo. Along the way, she sings "I'm an Indian." When they arrive at the pueblo, Maria confesses to Buffy that she's worried about intruding in the community or making a mistake. It must be easier for Buffy because these are her people. Buffy explains that she's a Cree Indian, from Canada. There are about 300 different kinds of Indians, all with their own languages and customs. They're all visitors together. Buffy introduces Maria and Big Bird to her friends. Big Bird instantly makes friends with the kids, and holds a little girl's hand. Poem about T words, and voice: Bob Arbogast.
S7.E20 ∙ A New House in New Mexico
Big Bird finds out that everybody on the New Mexico ranch gets up early because they have work to do. He tries out the chicken feed that a woman is throwing to the chickens, and says it's pretty good. Big Bird wanders around, and finds Gordon and some kids feeding alfalfa to a bunny. He then walks over to Maria and Roberta, and they show him how they make adobe bricks. Then he passes by Bob building a window. Oscar is tending to his morning chores, too -- helping Señor Romo feed slops to the pigs. Capital I, he's quite a guy. Old West: A cowboy who needs a dentist comes to see Adam T. Glaser, who is such a jack-of-all-trades that he forgets what a dentist does.
S7.E21 ∙ What Are You Good At?
At Hooper's Store, David welcomes the viewer, wondering out loud when Maria will return from New Mexico. She sneaks up on him and covers his eyes, and the two have a happy reunion. She recalls the fun she had, adding that there was just one thing missing: David. O for orange; Artist: Bruce Cayard. Bert tells Ernie not to eat cookies in bed, because he might get crumbs in the bed. Ernie decides to eat cookies in Bert's bed instead.
S7.E22 ∙ Heavy Things
Herry Monster tries to get the attention of Gordon, Luis and Susan by lifting a barbell, but they're busy, and besides, they've seen him do that already. He tries lifting the 123 building, but fails. He breaks down in tears, thinking no one will like him if he can't lift heavy things. Luis and Susan reassure him that he would be liked even if he could only lift a feather. Gordon arrives, having just fixed a tricycle, and Herry gives him the same speech. C is for clipper - and captain, crew, cargo, cookies, cantaloupe, cabbage, candy, cake, and corks that the crew eats (some by mistake). A girl narrates a film of her grandpa putting a horseshoe on their horse. Ernie approaches Bert in a harried manner, talking rapidly. Bert tells him to talk slower so he can understand him. Ernie says, slowly, that Bert's bread is burning in the oven, which causes Bert to speak in the same rapid, harried manner.
S7.E23 ∙ DIAL-A-BIRD
Little Jerry and the Monotones sing "Telephone Rock." D is a very useful letter -- there are animals, jobs and hobbies that begin with D. Kermit's Lectures: Kermit counts four eggs. A chick hatches out of one egg, so he counts the three eggs -- then two, then one. Then he counts the four chickens. D-dart. David opens Hooper's Store late after a morning of everything going wrong and breaks some glass when he gets inside. When Maria stops by to say hello, David snaps at her, and she turns to leave. Realizing his temper has gotten the better of him, he apologizes and rambles on in apology. Maria kisses him to shut him up. Scanimate kids intro.
S7.E24 ∙ Don't Forget Me
Oscar the Grouch paints a sign in which all the words are pushed together ("GOAWAYLEAVEMEALONE"). Gordon, Susan, Bob and Mr. Hooper each annoy Oscar when they give their opinions about how the sign should look. Sand Y/y. Super Grover tries to stop a fight between Sammy and Frankie, who are fighting over an apple. Donnie Budd sings about three trios of animals who live on a fat lady's lap. Artist: Bud Luckey. Three Ball Film: A red ball follows a rollercoaster-like track through checkpoints (each, a set of three) that are counted in voiceover. At the end, the ball turns into a cherry which is devoured by a girl.
S7.E25 ∙ Yelling
At Hooper's Store, Luis accidentally spills grape juice all over his shirt. Noticing this, Herry Monster tries to cheer him up by giving him a slap on the back, but Luis reacts angrily to this and storms off. Bob and Maria notice Herry starting to cry, but he denies it. They reassure him that it's okay to cry, that even grownups cry, so Herry lets it all out. The letter X. Herry, holding an ice cream cone, now feels mad at Luis. Luis comes over and apologizes to Herry for yelling at him, then they shake hands and make up, but in doing so, Herry spills his ice cream on Luis' shirt. People of all ages ride bicycles. Music: Joe Raposo.
S7.E26 ∙ Come And Visit
In the arbor, a bespectacled monster wearing a hat reads a letter from his brother Herry Monster who has invited him to visit on Sesame Street. The letter is addressed to Jerry who explains that he's not much like his brother, except in the way he looks. Indeed, a number of locals mistake him for Herry, and ask Jerry to assist in activities that his much stronger brother could handle with ease. Gordon asks him to lift a large crate onto a wagon, Maria asks him to cheer on the kids with his loud voice, and Luis wants him to chop a plank in half with his bare hand. Jerry laments over everyone expecting him to act like his brother, insisting instead that he's not Herry, "I'm me!" Donnie Budd sings about animals in groups of five on a farm. Artist: Bud Luckey.
S7.E27 ∙ Stop Littering
Mr. Hooper accuses Oscar of littering all over Sesame Street, but he later apologizes when Oscar tells him the story of how the Street actually got dirty: David gave him a bag of rusty cans, then spilled them as he rushed over to the phone; Maria gave him a box of dirt which broke at the bottom, then rushed off to fetch a shovel; Gordon left his newspapers and trash by Oscar's can while he tended to his roast in the oven. Back in the present, when Maria and Gordon and David arrive to clean up their messes, Mr. Hooper realizes his assumption was wrong. R is for Rooster, Robber, and Rake - Artist: Fred Calvert. Mr. Hooper accuses Oscar of littering all over Sesame Street, but he later apologizes when Oscar tells him the story of how the Street actually got dirty: David gave him a bag of rusty cans, then spilled them as he rushed over to the phone; Maria gave him a box of dirt which broke at the bottom, then rushed off to fetch a shovel; Gordon left his newspapers and trash by Oscar's can while he tended to his roast in the oven. Back in the present, when Maria and Gordon and David arrive to clean up their messes, Mr. Hooper realizes his assumption was wrong. R is for Rooster, Robber, and Rake.
S7.E29 ∙ Horse Thief
Count von Count plans to count all the people going into Hooper's Store. Since it's lunchtime, he assumes there will be many. However, everyone passing by (Big Bird, Bob and the kids) have other plans. The Count shifts gears and plans to count people not going into Hooper's. Maria defies this when she has to run errands inside the store. Two kids find different uses for a cooking pot. Joe's Lap (limerick). Baby animals nurse. Music by Joe Raposo. On a snowy day, a cold man desires firewood. He carries a huge log up the hill multiple times, but it rolls down each time. Using his "wits", he pushes his house down to the bottom of the hill to be closer to the giant log.
S7.E30 ∙ Counting Early
The Count counts early in the morning. Gordon and Maria both warn him not to wake everyone up, so he tries counting more quietly - but his thunderclaps wake everybody up. A letter "P" sits on an island before a rotating sunset. The ridges of the letter "P" moves along the letter and flash in different colors. A boy paints a picture of a porcupine on glass. P is for Pillow . The Twiddlebugs get a new postage stamp portrait of George Washington, but have trouble getting it to stick to the wall. They finally get it to work, but it is upside down.
S7.E31 ∙ Climb the Lamppost
Grover greets the viewer from atop the Sesame Street sign post, and drops down to talk about circles. He points out a bicycle tire, the clock Bob is carrying, and the frisbee Angela is playing with. To show one more, he climbs up the sign post again and points out the street light's globe at the top of the post. A boy imagines staying in the jungle at night when he goes to sleep. Artist: Bruce Cayard.
S7.E32 ∙ Day With Big Bird
Bob encounters Big Bird, watching the season change to Fall. He looks through his binoculars at the birds flying south, then waits for the leaves to change colors, but Bob tells him that will take awhile - three months, to be exact. Big Bird is worried that he'll miss Fall like he did last year, but Bob assures him he won't. A man displays the capital and lowercase A, and explains what an alligator is.
S7.E33 ∙ Biff Remembers
At Hooper's Store, Debo asks David for 100 marbles, which he'll pick up later. David asks The Count to count them, but the Count is taking the day off today, because tomorrow he's going to the country to count grass (and grasshoppers). David tries counting them multiple times, but loses count each time. The Count points out that the quantity of marbles is listed on the jar he has, so there's no need to count them. An Anything Muppet teaches another to count by singing "Beep." A magician tries to pull a rabbit out of his hat, but instead finds the numbers 1-20, which the rabbit repeats at the end. A gazelle runs fast across a plain. Music: Joe Raposo.
S7.E34 ∙ Getting Angry
Mr. Hooper is angry when Big Bird mispronounces his name for the umpteenth time. He tells Big Bird to imagine how he would feel if everyone mispronounced his name. After Big Bird visualizes everyone calling him names like "Rig Rurd" and "Fig Furd", he loudly reminds everyone of his name. Sesame Street News Flash. Kermit stands by a grandfather clock waiting for a mouse to run up it, acting out "Hickory Dickory Dock". Gladys the Cow and a duck show up instead. Finally, a horse comes in and explains that the mouse can't make it. The horse runs through the clock, breaking it.
S7.E35 ∙ Toucan Flies North
Big Bird wakes up to a cold morning in his nest where he's greeted by Juan Toucan who hails from a tropical country. Big Bird offers him some birdseed, but Juan is used to eating fruit off the trees. Big Bird explains that they don't have any fruit trees, but he might be able to buy some at Hooper's Store when it opens. When Juan tries to drink some water, he hits his beak against something solid prompting Big Bird to explain what ice is. Elephants have 4 legs. A boy talks about his various moods. Artist: Bob Kurtz. Scanimate Films #4. Juan convinces Big Bird to move to the jungle where it's always warm and the food is free.
S7.E36 ∙ Work At the Fix-It-Shop
Mr. Hooper asks Luis to help him get into his store when he forgets his keys. As Luis begins to work on the door, Rodeo Rosie lassos him to thwart his breaking and entering. Mr. Hooper explains the situation, Luis finishes his work, and heads to the Fix-It Shop where he discovers he's also misplaced his keys. While trying to get the door open, Rosie lassos him again for making another break-in attempt. A cartoon man (Bob Arbogast) is irritated to find that he has a succession of animal noses.
S7.E37 ∙ Fun with Grover, Bert, and Harvey Kneeslapper
Big Bird, David, and the kids play a game where they match the bottom and top halves of pictures of Big Bird, Mr. Hooper, and Ernie. They match the Big Bird and Ernie pictures, so Big Bird asks David to match the last one. He puts them together and Big Bird gets him to admit that it's a picture of Mr. Snuffleupagus. When Maria comes by and hears what's been going on, she gives David a look of disbelief. A fat man and a small man demonstrate top and bottom.
S7.E38 ∙ Get Ready for the Snow
Kermit at Home: Grover is outside in the snow, freezing. He keeps knocking on Kermit's door, asking how to get warm, and Kermit keeps telling him to come inside. Grover, missing the point, tries ideas of his own to get warm, but they don't work. Finally, Kermit tells Grover that if he wants to get warm, he should come inside. Excited, Grover pulls Kermit aside and slams the door, locking Kermit outside. Grover goes to sleep in Kermit's armchair while the frozen frog scrapes at the window. "Seven Song (Song of Seven)"
S7.E39 ∙ Big Bird Plans for Snow
Big Bird wakes up in his nest and looks at all the smooth, untouched snow around him. When Bob comes by, Big Bird wonders how he could have gotten into his nest last night without leaving footprints, so he guesses he either flew (Bob reminds him that he can't) or hired a helicopter to parachute him into his nest. Bob begins shovelling snow over the footprints he made on the way in to give him a hint. Big Bird is impressed that he spent all night going around Sesame Street filling in everyone's footprints. Guy Smiley hosts The Weather Show.
S7.E40 ∙ Freshly fallen snow on Sesame Street
Big Bird lures Maria to his nest to show her the snowman he's built. Maria says that it's upside down and that he should have looked at a picture of a snowman to see what one looks like. Big Bird produces a book called "World's Great Snowmen" and says it looks just alike a picture in the book - which Maria notes is upside down. She offers to help fix it, placing the head on the top, etc. Big Bird says he liked it better his first way, and Maria assures him that's fine: he's invented a new way to build a snowman. A mad scientist (voice of Arnold Stang) puts together a capital H.
S7.E41 ∙ How To Make A Snowman
The Count greets Bob while he's talking to the audience about near and far. He's a little sad and comments on how there are no footprints in the freshly fallen snow yet. Bob excuses himself to continue the lesson, but the Count offers to help. Once he's shown that he's "near" Bob, he asks him to walk away from him to demonstrate "far". They repeat this a few times until the Count says that should be enough. When Bob asks what he means, the Count explains that he now has plenty of footprints in the snow to count. A little horse gets near and far from the camera.
S7.E42 ∙ Snow Pageant
As it snows on Sesame Street, Big Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus perform a snow pageant. Big Bird recites a poem about what to do when it snows out, and Snuffy dances around dressed as a snowflake. A little man misplaces his J under his hat. The Mad Painter #11.
S7.E43 ∙ Sesame Street is Frozen
Big Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus see that the snow on the sidewalk has been shoveled, and it has frozen over with ice, so they decide it would be fun to slide on it. Big Bird goes first, but when Snuffy tries, he falls shaking the street with him. Big Bird can't get him back up by himself, so he recruits the help of some kids. With much pushing and pulling, Snuffy is back on his feet again. When he tries to slide a second time, he falls again. Big Bird suggests he just try sliding on his tummy - it would be easier for everyone. A girl wonders what would happen if she popped her balloon. She imagines it would scare her sister, who would end up breaking a vase and getting in trouble.
S7.E44 ∙ Noise Pollution
Maria sings "Snow". Ernie comes from finishing his bath, and tells Bert that there's something that he forgot. Bert asks if he's washed behind his ears, his neck, and his elbows. Finally, Ernie remembers that he forgot to turn off the water in the tub -- as the water level rises. A man slips on his daughter's skate, and she points out that it makes him feel angry. A clown (Dennis Allen) takes off his make-up. Which face do you like better? Speech Balloon: C for cat (impostor). C is for clipper - and captain, crew, cargo, cookies, cantaloupe, cabbage, candy, cake, and corks that the crew eats (some by mistake).
S7.E45 ∙ Hopscotch Game
Maria encounters Oscar bouncing on a trampoline inside his trash can. He's showing his hippopotamus friend Seymour how to jump, so he can redecorate his can by having Seymour mess everything up. A girl imagines herself as a car that rescues fire victims. Song: "I'm Not a Baby Anymore"
S7.E46 ∙ Buffy visits again
Big Bird has a surprise for Gordon, Luis and Maria. He gives them clues: it makes music, it travels a lot, and wears feathers. The surprise is - Buffy. Everyone gathers around and hugs her. A boy gets lost, and encounters a man with a yo-yo, who tells him to remember everything he passed. Artist: Jeff Hale. Ernie comes up with a way for him to remember to put his basketball away before he goes to sleep: he remembers things with his brain, which is in his head; his head is round, and so is the basketball. His plan works the first time, but not when Bert wants to go to sleep.
S7.E47 ∙ The Flies Drive Oscar Crazy
Bob encounters Sam the Robot, who is sad because his happiness functions are affected by poor circuitry. Bob tries patting Sam's side to get him working again, but Sam switches to being afraid. David and Maria join Bob in helping, and Sam switches to being angry. Big Bird rides on a unicycle, but accidentally crashes into Sam, making him switch to being happy again. Sand X/x. A young girl mashes away at the keys of a piano. As the years go by, she practices more and more until she's an adult playing at a recital.
S7.E48 ∙ I'm Recording
Big Bird, Susan, Gordon and Buffy compare the size of their sandwiches during lunch. Susan's is big, Buffy's is bigger, and Gordon's is the biggest - but he's saving his sandwich for a party tonight, and having cottage cheese for lunch instead. Bert has wrapped a surprise present which Ernie thinks is for him. He tries to guess what it is so as not to spoil the surprise. After a few wrong guesses, he unwraps it before Bert can stop him. It is indeed a surprise, a lady's hat with flowers. Bert had wrapped the gift for his Aunt Matilda.
S7.E49 ∙ Going Back To School Again
A girl runs home to her CASA. Tina and Clive Thompson of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater perform a Juba dance together. A girl demonstrates that she is scary-looking to a sleeping monster. Artist: Bruce Cayard. "Five Onstage Dancers". Bert tells Ernie not to eat cookies in bed, because he might get crumbs in the bed. Ernie decides to eat cookies in Bert's bed instead.
S7.E50 ∙ Mr. Hooper goes back to school
Big Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus try to see if they can sneak down the block without anyone noticing them. They crouch past the Hooper's window to avoid being seen, and pass by Mr. Hooper with his nose in a book. By the time they reach Big Bird's nest, they erupt with laughter over how well it went (even though they've noisily knocked over a trash can). Snuffy goes home, when the adults come by asking what's the deal with the loud laughter. "They'll never know," Big Bird quips to the camera. David arrives for work at Hooper's Store, but doesn't see Mr. Hooper around. He finally sees him out in the arbor with some reading materials, but Mr. Hooper tries to keep them hidden. He does the same when Big Bird arrives before finally admitting the truth. As a youth, he never graduated from high school due to having to work, and he's now taken up night courses to earn his diploma, though he feels foolish being such an old student. Contrary to his belief, David and Big Bird are very proud and supportive of him.
S8.E1 ∙ Mr. Hooper Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of His Store.
As Sesame Street enters its eighth year, Hooper's Store enters its twenty-fifth. That's right. It was two and a half decades ago that Mr. Hooper opened his store, and he throws a party inside it to celebrate, though Big Bird thinks at first his surprise involves a hot air balloon. While all this is going, a guy very much like Charlie Chaplin comes in second place with an elusive exit sign. A song about touching and feeling is sung over footage of people coming into contact with various textures. Three little men sing about how they love polishing on their home, namely a capital I in the center of the sky. While moving a piano, Biff struggles to play it and talks to Sully about practicing, but Sully isn't the one who needs it. The familiar sketch with two girls playing with their doll house is shown. Edith-Ann of "Laugh-In" fame refuses to count for five for us (though, as usual, she's glad to razz), and Ernie convinces Bert to play a rhyming game with him. Cookie Monster goes to the library and asks for a box of cookies, failing to understand that there aren't any, no matter how annoyed the librarian gets. Finally, song and dance monster Stuie, accompanied by his back-up singers, the Aristocrats, sings about how much he loves his maroon and yellow fur. This episode is sponsored by the letter I and the number 2.
S8.E2 ∙ Cycling
Gordon is practicing his guitar playing. Oscar thinks he can help him practice for the annual Grouch Talent Show. Oscar whips out his ratty guitar and manages to play a perfect melody, which isn't what he wants at all. Gordon helps him practice sounding worse and worse. Eventually, Oscar smashes the guitar and plays the wreckage.
S8.E3 ∙ Get the Kids Ready For the Rain
Scanimate kids intro into playing in the rain. Bob helps a child get properly dressed to go out in the rain to meet Big Bird. A girl lying in bed imagines seeing cracks in the wall turning into animals and a monster. A toymaker makes an airplane out of wood. Muppet and Kid Moment - Herry and Laurie identify different shapes.
S8.E4 ∙ Leaving
In the early hours of the morning, Mr. Hooper groggily and crankily opens Hooper's Store for the day. Bob and Count von Count follow in, also in rotten moods. They all didn't get much sleep last night, which leaves them tired and irritable. Big Bird bounds into the store in a jolly mood to order some birdseed. He earns some nasty stares from everyone and thinks they're mad at him. Mr. Hooper explains why they're not feeling their best and Big Bird leaves them alone for now. As he heads back to his nest, he sees Gordon coming by. He makes sure Gordon slept well so he can loudly tell him "Good morning!" A horse falls apart into a jigsaw puzzle.
S8.E5 ∙ Linda's birthday
Oscar's TV is busted, only showing picture and no sound. He frets missing his favorite programs on Grouch TV, until he remembers that Linda can read lips and help transcribe the shows for him. She shows him signs for different types of weather so he'll know them when she signs them. "The Grouch Weather" with Dr. Frank Freeze comes on, but Dr. Freeze's large, bushy mustache hides his mouth, thus preventing Linda from being able to read his lips. "Alphabet Imagination": A female voice quickly recites the alphabet followed by a male voice narrating each letter in a series of psychedelic vignettes. Maria and the kids (including Joey) put together a fractured B.
S8.E6 ∙ Try to Be Cool
The cast sings "Surprise." A man saws a letter E through the wall. Alien Alphabet. What if we celebrate Valentine's Day with chickens instead of hearts? Paper-cut triangles fade into live-action shots of triangle-shaped things. "Seven Song (Song of Seven)"
S8.E7 ∙ Bucket of Water
Mr. Hooper entrusts Big Bird to watch a bucket of water while he goes inside the store to get a sponge and squeegee. While he's gone, a man with a camel stops by and asks Big Bird if he can get some water. The camel drinks up all the water and they leave the bucket empty. Just then, it rains into the bucket long enough to make it full. Needless to say, Mr. Hooper doesn't believe Big Bird's story about what just happened. Donnie Budd sings about three trios of animals who live on a fat lady's lap. Artist: Bud Luckey. Sesame Street News Flash: Humpty Dumpty has fallen off a wall, and Kermit interviews one of the king's horses. Humpty is put together again, but then Kermit gives him a congratulatory slap on the back, and he falls off the wall again.
S8.E8 ∙ Yuck Geometry
Mr. Hooper is having trouble with a geometry problem for his night school homework. Bob offers a solution he thinks will work. Gordon comes in and demonstrates the way he thinks will work instead. Mr. Hooper resolves to solve the problem both ways, then compare with the answer in the back of the book. A kitten is knittin' a kerchief, a kite, and a polka-dot mitten.
S8.E9 ∙ Guess Your Gift
Susan wants Gordon and the kids to guess the item that she's bought; it turns out to be a camera. She gathers them for a group photo. Find the camouflaged parrot. Voice: Paul Dooley. Lefty the Salesman wants to sell Ernie a painting of a tree, which he says is a picture of four elephants. Ernie doesn't see the four elephants, so Lefty offers to show him the elephants if Ernie will buy the picture for a nickel. Lefty points out the elephants, which are actually spaces in the tree's branches. Ernie shells out for the picture. Ernie wants to pull the same trick on Bert, but Bert notices the elephants right away. Song: "1-2-3-4-5!"
S8.E10 ∙ Instruments from Mexico and Puerto Rico
At Hooper's Store, David and Maria talk about a movie they recently saw, The Ketchup Men from Mars. David loved it, but Maria hated it. They ask Mr. Hooper for his opinion on it, but Mr. Hooper would rather not take sides, pointing out that their opinions are both valid. EXIT. Vaudeville duo Herman Happy and Stanley Sad sing a song about how they live up to their names. Muppet and Kid Moment - Bert tells John-John that he's lost his paper clips, and he feels sad. He asks John-John to show how he looks when he feels sad. Then Bert feels angry about losing his paper clips, and John-John acts out that emotion. Bert remembers where he left his collection, and John-John acts happy, too.
S8.E11 ∙ Grover's balloon
Buffy sings "My Jim Dog" with a Muppet dog. D is a very useful letter -- there are animals, jobs, and hobbies that begin with D. Ernie pretends to be a dog and a duck. Bert then pretends to be a train, and does it so well that a train conductor and passengers come through the apartment. Song: Joe Raposo sings "Frog Struggle Song." Maria and David look for each other in the park, but have trouble finding one another. The concepts of above and below are demonstrated. Super Grover: Janet Fringle needs help carrying many boxes. Super Grover suggests gluing them together, but she eventually figures out that taking them one at a time will work.
S8.E12 ∙ Lay an Egg
Mr. Snuffleupagus encounters Big Bird practicing his baton twirling for the bird and animal parade next week. Big Bird teaches him how to march, and they march past the arbor, but Snuffy goes off in the wrong direction, so the adults don't see him with Big Bird. Sand M/m. Over (silent film). A man invites an M to dinner. The M is very appreciative, and makes "Mmmmmm" sounds. It eats all of the food at the table, and winds up eating the screen. Artists: The Hubleys.
S8.E13 ∙ Drink before Bedtime
It's twilight on Sesame Street. Luis fills a large bucket with water to rinse it out, while Mr. Hooper brings out a bowl of water to wipe down a table. They both clear the area, when Mr. Snuffleupagus wanders by. He's getting ready for bedtime, but his mommy forgot to get him a glass of water. He intends on visiting Big Bird for a drink, when he spots the containers of water left behind in the yard. He slurps up the bowl of water, but needs more, so he drinks all the water n the bucket. Still thirsty, he takes the most water from the pool in Oscar's trash can. Oscar pops up and declares he's been robbed. Luis and Mr. Hooper rush over and find his claims silly, until they discover the water they left out has disappeared as well.
S8.E14 ∙ Sounds of tools
Luis describes the sounds of tools and appliances in the Fix-It Shop. Big Bird comes in with a broken radio that makes more funny sounds. The Typewriter: K is for Key. Luis describes the sounds of tools and appliances in the Fix-It Shop. Big Bird comes in with a broken radio that makes more funny sounds. The Typewriter: K is for Key. Russian nesting dolls 10-1. Four firetrucks, telephones, ships and men file into a large contraption that produces 4s.
S8.E15 ∙ Surprise
Big Bird tries to surprise Maria, David and Bob, but it doesn't work. Two red curtains are dropped to reveal a number 5 covered in colorful dots that vibrate and disperse. Bob, Maria and David muse about Big Bird's attempts to surprise them, and they all decide to surprise him themselves. Joe Raposo sings "Look at This" over footage of something - can you guess what it is? Things that begin with G.
S8.E16 ∙ Grouch Learns Spanish
In the early hours of the morning, Luis strolls over to the Fix-It Shop and discovers the door is already unlocked, then hears a crash from within. He suspects a robber is in the store and calls the police. Two officers show up to catch the culprit, which turns out to be Maria, who also got in early to do some work. C is for clipper - and captain, crew, cargo, cookies, cantaloupe, cabbage, candy, cake, and corks that the crew eats (some by mistake).
S8.E17 ∙ Having Bad Days
Oscar is unenthusiastic by the way Winnie Wiggins has been keeping 123 Sesame Street in tip-top shape. Thus, he has a bouquet of old, smelly flowers he intends to give her, thinking such a kind act will persuade her to grant him a favor - namely, to stop fixing things and let the building fall into disrepair. She accepts the flowers, but angrily refuses to do anything Oscar requests of her. She forces the flowers back on him, but he insists she keep them for yelling at him the way she did.
S8.E18 ∙ New Tree On Sesame Street
Following the events of the previous episode, Big Bird attempts to replace the fallen tree on the street. He knows that trees grow from acorns and has placed one on the ground, commanding it to grow. Maria and David break it to him that not only does it need to be planted, but trees take years to grow; this directly impedes Big Bird's plans for a picnic under the tree tomorrow. He goes off to sulk, while David wonders what they can do to remedy this.
S8.E19 ∙ Gordon and his car
Big Bird watches as Susan starts to replace her car's flat tire. She realizes her spare tire needs more air, so she goes to fetch a tire inflator. While she's gone, Mr. Snuffleupagus shows up and fills the tire himself, with his snuffle. Big Bird shows him that the spare is supposed to be the same size as the other tires, so he makes two more tries inflating it. A man talks about the letter J with a jack-in-the-box, whose lid ends up crushing him.
S8.E20 ∙ I'd Like to Know You Better
Luis sings "I'd Like to Know You Better." They'd play with me if I had - Ernie and Bert - Ernie answers the telephone. Bert overhears the conversation, which involves a baseball game, a rainy day, and a gorilla stealing a bologna sandwich. When Bert asks who just called, Ernie says it was a wrong number. "Ten Turtles". Artist: Bud Luckey.
S8.E21 ∙ Welcome to City Island
Maria and David wait for Big Bird on a subway platform, having already missed two trains because of his tardiness. Big Bird finally arrives, unable to find much of his beach accouterments for their trip. David doesn't see why he'd need such things - they're only going to the Bronx. Maria tells David he'll see when they get there and assures Big Bird that her friend has the things he'll need. Their uptown train arrives and they all board. In lieu of the normal opening theme sequence, we instead see footage of the train heading uptown scored by a funky, transit-inspired arrangement of the "Sesame Street Theme."
S8.E22 ∙ Winter Cometh
Oscar the Grouch sings "A Beautiful Day", about the cold and nasty winter weather on Sesame Street. Grover the Salesman: Grover wants to sell Kermit the Frog some earmuffs, but Kermit doesn't have ears, so Grover gives Kermit some big human ears.
S8.E23 ∙ Hola Guests
Cookie Monster tells Maria he's just been hired as a baker's assistant, but he's wearing a baker's hat over his eyes. He waits for the baker, when someone comes by with a white coat, who says he helps people feel better (a doctor). Another person comes by, holding a tire, which Cookie Monster assumes is a giant cookie, but this person is a gas station attendant. A third person comes by, saying that he mixes flour, sugar and milk into dough, then puts it in an oven. Cookie Monster thinks that sounds boring, but this person turns out to be the baker.
S8.E24 ∙ Espanol
Finally, Gordon and the woman pass each other on the street and do a double take. It's been so long since they've seen each other, that they didn't recognize one another. Gordon introduces his sister Olivia to his neighbors. An anthropomorphic cloud blows a wild wind disturbing some farm animals. Muppets Kermit at Home: Grover is outside in the snow, freezing. He keeps knocking on Kermit's door, asking how to get warm, and Kermit keeps telling him to come inside. Grover, missing the point, tries ideas of his own to get warm, but they don't work. Finally, Kermit tells Grover that if he wants to get warm, he should come inside. Excited, Grover pulls Kermit aside and slams the door, locking Kermit outside. Grover goes to sleep in Kermit's armchair while the frozen frog scrapes at the window.
S8.E25 ∙ Brother Comes to Town
Gordon greets Mr. Hooper in front of Hooper's Store and says he's looking for his little sister Olivia who's coming to visit him and Susan on Sesame Street today. Mr. Hooper gets Gordon's description of her and says he'll keep an eye out. Inside the Fix-It Shop, a woman asks Luis if he's seen a black man with a beard and a big afro, but Luis doesn't know anyone by that description.
S8.E26 ∙ Bad Mood Today
Linda is in a rotten mood today. Maria invites her to do some activities to cheer her up, such as getting coffee or seeing a movie. Instead, she joins Oscar for a performance of "I Don't Wanna." Linda shuts down Oscar when he invites her to the dump and he sighs, "I think I'm in love!" Ernie and Bert - As Bert takes a nap, Ernie tells the viewer how he knows that Bert is asleep - thus waking Bert up, just to tell him it's time for his nap.
S8.E27 ∙ Falling in Love with the Countess
Big Bird sings "Wonderful Me." Two cavemen argue, each chanting "Me!" A large monolith bearing the word ME puts fear in both of them. A man writes the word ME in the snow. Music: Joe Raposo. Sand G/g. Muppets Game Show: The Remembering Game - Guy Smiley hosts Cookie Monster and Bill Smith who have to match two pictures.
S8.E28 ∙ Ernest Grouch visits
Maria takes notice of Oscar's newly-beautified trash can, decorated with flowers, a clean picket fence and a welcome mat. She rings the calm-sounding doorbell, and a neatly-dressed Oscar politely answers. Oscar then explains that he's preparing for a visit from his brother Ernest. Oscar holds a grudge against Ernest for being the favorite kid in the family, so he plans to act nice and un-grouchy as a way of getting even with him. A blue man (voiced by Casey Kasem) explains that "Q" starts the word "quarter."
S8.E29 ∙ Maria Rests
At the Fix-it Shop, Maria has a headache while studying. The Count gives her a few helpful tips, counting each one as he lists them off. Maria believes the Count is only doing this so he has something to count and doesn't care about her issue at all. She tells him to leave, stating it might make her feel better. Q for Quiet. Artist: John Korty.
S8.E30 ∙ The Count counts suggestions
At the Fix-it Shop, Maria has a headache while studying. The Count gives her a few helpful tips, counting each one as he lists them off. Maria believes the Count is only doing this so he has something to count and doesn't care about her issue at all. She tells him to leave, stating it might make her feel better.
S8.E31 ∙ Big Bird On the Move
Big Bird learns from a Jiffy construction worker that a 20-story apartment building is scheduled to be built in ten days. He excitedly tells Gordon, Susan and Linda, then realizes where it's going to be built: his nest area. P is for Puppy.
S8.E32 ∙ Welcome Olivia
Oscar the Grouch spots Gordon, Susan, and Olivia walking down Sesame Street and tells the viewer it's about time Olivia's visit with her brother comes to an end because, although they haven't met yet, he's heard about how nice she is. Susan and Gordon retire for the night, but Olivia says she's going to stay up a bit longer, when Oscar greets her and begins to introduce himself. Olivia has heard about him and his reputation, so she cuts off his welcome saying she's not going to fall for whatever trick she assumes this grouch has up his sleeve, and really lays into him before dismissing herself and going inside. Oscar changes his tune with the viewer; he's going to like having her around after all.
S8.E33 ∙ Musical Chairs
Cookie Monster sees Mr. Macintosh peddling his produce cart around, but Cookie reminds the viewer that he prefers cookies. He imagines himself in Mr. Macintosh's place, now running a cookie cart. However, "Mr. Monster-Intosh" doesn't like that customers actually take the cookies away, leaving none for him to eat. Mr. Mac snaps Cookie back to reality. Cookie, now feeling hungry, settles for eating some fruits and vegetables and starts devouring the contents of the produce cart. A small man and his assistant Dudley attempt to demonstrate both the capital and lower-case letter D.
S8.E34 ∙ Camping
During the "Sesame Street Theme" (mixed with a whistling march), the cast (Bob, Gordon, Susan, Mr. Hooper, Big Bird, Denise, and Anthony, carrying Oscar's trash can) appears hiking through the woods. The gang finally arrives at a clearing, which Bob cites as the perfect campsite; Oscar's response to his new surroundings is a sarcastic "Whoop-dee-do." The grown-ups feel ready for dinner, but Big Bird doesn't see a stove anywhere; he's told they're going to build a fire. Big Bird tells Susan how dangerous fires can be, but she explains how useful it can be for cooking when handled safely.
S8.E35 ∙ Judy Collins Rehearse's
Judy Collins stops by Hooper's Store for some lunch. David notices that her voice sounds a tad hoarse. She agrees and claims that she still has to practice for a concert she's performing tonight. Bob suggests some hot tea with lemon will soothe her throat, while Maria insists she needs hot milk and honey. David gives her both, which each seem to work a little. David thinks she could use some ice cream instead and serves her a bowl. Soon after, Judy's voice is back in its normal condition, only now she's no longer in need of lunch. Things that begin with N: nail, nest, net, notebook, needle, noodle, nuts, napkins, nose. (Don't make noise at night). The letter N is nice.
S8.E36 ∙ Mail, mail, and more mail
Luis catches David on his way to the mailbox in front of 123, and adds some items to David's already big load. They give the mail to a jolly postman, who opens the mailbox and is overjoyed at how much mail he gets to collect and sort. Film "I Am a Letter" - Vocalists sing a song describing the process of how mail is sent. (re-edited with a new song track)
S8.E37 ∙ What makes you Angry
Oscar reads to Bob from the Grouch Book of the number 6 is shown in a variety of ways. Joe Raposoiddles. The punchline of each joke is the same, irritating Bob further and further. The Queen of Six explores her garden. Children and animals numbered 1-12 race in a marathon. The #9 runner wins. Kermit's Lectures: Kermit talks about hair. According to Kermit, "Hair is a part of you. It is not a part of me, because I am a frog." He points out that some people have hair on their heads, while others have it on their faces. But if you have hair all over your body -- like Beautiful Day Monster, who emerges brushing himself and singing "A pretty girl is like a melody ..." -- then you're a monster.
S8.E38 ∙ In a Good Mood
Susan greets Big Bird walking down Sesame Street in a slump because he wanted to talk to Luis's grandmother on the phone in New Mexico, but he couldn't think of anything to say. He's told that he was just shy, and she sings to him "Everyone Feels a Little Shy Sometimes". Ernie and Bert - It's a sunny day at the beach, and Bert remembered to bring everything. Ernie, however, only brought an umbrella in case it rains - which it does.
S8.E39 ∙ Filling Empty
Mr. Hooper struggles to fill orders in Hooper's Store. He explains to Maria that David called out sick, so he's hired someone from a temp agency to help out for the day. He continues to rush around when a woman comes in and tries to get his attention. He asks her to wait her turn as he continues; the woman patiently continuing to intercede. Finally he slows down long enough for her to introduce herself: her name is Mrs. Sharp and she was sent by the temp agency in response to Mr. Hooper's request for help.
S8.E40 ∙ Fill Those Orders
Mr. Hooper struggles to fill orders in Hooper's Store. He explains to Maria that David called out sick, so he's hired someone from a temp agency to help out for the day. He continues to rush around when a woman comes in and tries to get his attention. He asks her to wait her turn as he continues; the woman patiently continuing to intercede. Finally he slows down long enough for her to introduce herself: her name is Mrs. Sharp and she was sent by the temp agency in response to Mr. Hooper's request for help. Bert tells Ernie that if he can clean the messy apartment in fifteen seconds or less, he will give Ernie his dessert, ice cream and cookies.
S8.E41 ∙ Big and little wtth Ray Barretto visits
Bob wakes up early, opens his window, and invites the viewer to identify the sounds of the city in the morning. A cat makes noise with a telephone, typewriter, trumpet, and piano. When the cat leaves, the devices come to life, and when he comes back, they all sound at once, frightening the cat.
S8.E42 ∙ Jar of beans and Oscar's birthday
At Hooper's Store, David fills a jar with dry beans for a contest: whoever guesses the number correctly wins a free lunch. Maria guesses 2,000. Just then, Big Bird arrives to watch the store while David studies, but can't find anything to serve the customers. He notices the jar of dry beans, and gets inspired. A man saws a letter E through the wall.
S8.E43 ∙ Freeze Game
Bob invites Oscar to play a "freeze" game with him and the kids, where all of them pretend to be animals until he says "freeze". Ernie eats one of the two pieces of chocolate cake that Bert was saving for their dessert. Bert sees Ernie holding a fork in one hand and a napkin with some chocolate on it in the other--and in front of him is a plate full of chocolate-cake crumbs. When Bert accuses Ernie of eating the cake, Ernie tells Bert that a monster came in, ate Bert's cake, and framed Ernie. Bert doesn't believe Ernie's lie. But when Bert leaves the room, Beautiful Day Monster comes in and does exactly what Ernie told Bert happened to the first piece. Ernie tries to explain, but Bert says, "I don't want to talk about it."
S8.E44 ∙ My Can
A film shows parts of a flower. Music: Vivaldi's Concerto for lute, 2 violins and continuo in D Major II - Largo. Arthur Ashe: keep practicing and working hard in tennis. A ship captain orders the numbers 1-20 into a boat - which promptly sinks. Artist: Harvey Kurtzman.
S8.E45 ∙ Camping Outside
During the "Sesame Street Theme" (mixed with a whistling march), the cast (Bob, Gordon, Susan, Mr. Hooper, Big Bird, Denise, and Anthony, carrying Oscar's trash can) appears hiking through the woods. The gang finally arrives at a clearing, which Bob cites as the perfect campsite; Oscar's response to his new surroundings is a sarcastic "Whoop-dee-do." The grown-ups feel ready for dinner, but Big Bird doesn't see a stove anywhere; he's told they're going to build a fire. Big Bird tells Susan how dangerous fires can be, but she explains how useful it can be for cooking when handled safely.
S8.E46 ∙ Grouch: Home Movie
Herry Monster feels a big sneeze coming on, so Mr. Hooper gives him ten tissues. A tough guy named Tough Eddie accidentally knocks over Bert's sand castle while he's sleeping. Ernie points that out to Eddie, and Eddie tells Ernie, in a threatening tone of voice, that he's "got something" for Bert. It turns out to be an ice cream cone.
S8.E47 ∙ Harriet Visits
Big Bird has a special welcome prepared for David's grandmother Harriet, who is coming to visit today - a banner reading "Welcome Grandma," some balloons and a trumpet fanfare. However, David, Luis and Susan are all too busy getting their own things ready for Harriet's visit. Harriet finally arrives and helps Big Bird set up the banner. She even shows him how to properly play a fanfare on the trumpet. This alerts David, who rushes out to meet his grandmother. He asks who helped Big Bird after all and the bird cunningly remarks, "Oh, just a friend who happened to be visiting..."
S8.E48 ∙ Lottery
Sesame Street News Flash: Humpty Dumpty has fallen off a wall, and Kermit interviews one of the king's horses. He is put together again, but then Kermit gives him a congratulatory pat on the back, and he falls off the wall again. C for Cake. Everybody loves cake.
S8.E49 ∙ The Count loses his thunder
Luis finds Oscar using an old CB radio, which Oscar has repurposed as a GB radio (GB for Grouch Band). Using the nickname "Bum Steer," he communicates with fellow Grouch "Rotten Egg" about trading some trash. "Rotten Egg" turns out to be radioing him from right behind his can. S is for snow, Santa, and sleigh.
S8.E50 ∙ Boy from Indiana
Bob sings a country/western song called "Boy from Indiana". I've got a mind: squares make a box. Artist: Cliff Roberts. A girl invites the listener to "Swing Up High." Music: Joe Raposo. "Poverty U". Lefty sells Ernie an invisible ice cream cone; Ernie pays for it with an invisible nickel.
S9.E1 ∙ Grover Drives
The ninth season of "Sesame Street" begins with a bang. The bang of drums, that is, because Bert is leading a brass band down the street. Later on, in Hooper's Store, the folks watch a grouch cooking show hosted by Oscar, who demonstrates how to make a 'new kind' of chicken soup. At the end of the day, Grover pretends to drive Gordon's car (with the latter there to supervise, of course). Today's show is brought to you by the letter H and the number 2, the latter paid respects by the Pointer Sisters in one of their typical "Pinball Number" songs. Our favorite frog sings the rather melancholy "Song From Kermit". A woodsman in the countryside sings about how much he loves the great outdoors, totally unaware of the demolition going on behind him. The human cast plays a game of "One of Us is Not Like the Others", to the chagrin of Gladys the Cow. In a couple of animated sequences, a live typewriter demonstrates how the word 'hand' begins with the letter H, and it is demonstrated how to say every letter in sign language. A boy explains to the viewers how his father makes Chinese noodles in his factory. Grover and John-John count one penny, and a short cartoon kid figures out how to get a drink from a water fountain out of his reach.
S9.E2 ∙ Do the Dishes
Mr. Snuffleupagus sleeps over at Big Bird's nest. As the sun comes up, they walk over to Hooper's Store, where they see a sleepy David washing a large amount of dirty dishes. When David nods off, Big Bird gets an idea, and leads Snuffy into the store. "Seven Song (Song of Seven)"
S9.E3 ∙ Mr. Hooper wants to stay young
Luis, Susan and Gordon hear disco music coming from inside Hooper's Store. They walk in, and find Mr. Hooper dressed like the young, hip crowd of today (wearing a wig, jeans, and a Farrah Fawcett t-shirt). They ask him to turn down the loud music, and he explains that he's trying to keep up with the times, since he's so old now. They tell him they like him just the way he is, and he admits that he agrees with them. He goes home to change his clothes, riding a motorcycle.
S9.E4 ∙ The Count distracts Maria by exercising
Maria tries to study, but is distracted by The Count, exercising nearby. He admits that he doesn't exercise to keep in shape and feel good; he just does it for the counting. He finishes his push-ups, so he starts on his sit-ups. Maria then turns him on to jogging, but he still disturbs her every time he runs around the block. Alone Song. Ernie has a so-called "magic" chain which can form into any shape he wants. Bert is dismissive of the chain's magic properties. And yet, when Bert asks for the chain to provide a sandwich, it does.
S9.E5 ∙ Oscar tells a story about pieces of trash
Maria notices an angry Olivia throw a bag of trash into Oscar's trash can. Oscar shows that he can tell what happened to her by looking through her trash: she accidentally knocked over an alarm clock, she took a bunch of overexposed photographs, and burned her bread in the toaster. Maria thinks she can fix the clock.
S9.E6 ∙ Maria and the kids help Oscar complete his poems about noise
Susan greets Big Bird walking down Sesame Street in a slump because he wanted to talk to Luis's grandmother on the phone in New Mexico, but he couldn't think of anything to say. He's told that he was just shy, and she sings to him "Everyone Feels a Little Shy Sometimes". I've got a mind: squares make a box. Artist: Cliff Roberts.
S9.E7 ∙ Big Bird gives Mr. Hooper a present
Mr. Hooper helps Big Bird wrap a present for a special somebody, though Big Bird is constantly pointing out Mr. Hooper's uneven folds and cuts. Cartoon: "Poverty Z": -- A figure tries to sell a Z. His only customer stops him by locking him inside a zoo cage. Artist: Cliff Roberts. An Anything Muppet boy plays hide-and-seek with three letter Zs, who blend into his porch.
S9.E8 ∙ Children help Big Bird feed his bird friends
Sherlock Hemlock sings "X Marks the Spot!" Cartoon: The great Alphonso and his trained X's. Video: Scanimate kids intro. The kids help Big Bird feed his bird friends. "Poverty X": A peanut-shaped figure lists the words that the letter "X" can be found in.Grover and Herbert Birdsfoot recite the alphabet together. Parts of a clown are shown in close-up as kids guess what it is. Music: Joe Raposo.
S9.E9 ∙ Signing with Linda and Timi
Maria introduces a guessing game with Linda and Timi, who sign things and the kids guess what the signs mean. Big Bird interjects with immediate and incorrect guesses. He does, surprisingly, correctly guess the sign for tree - "I lived in a tree; my mommy-bird taught me that one." B is for bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles. And Bosco, who is taking a bath.
S9.E10 ∙ The garden on the roof
Gordon invites Debo up to his roof, since he's never been up there before. They wave down to everyone, and David and Maria soon join them on the roof. They throw around ideas of how to use the space, ultimately deciding to cultivate a garden. They start by clearing the litter and giving it to Oscar.
S9.E11 ∙ Oscar the Grouch has a sale
Herry Monster is looking after the Fix-It Shop. Luis phones from the lumber store, asking Herry to measure the piece of wood on the table so he can get more like it. Herry first measures using some boxes and a brick, which isn't helpful to Luis; he doesn't know how big the boxes are. Herry then measures using just bricks, when Luis asks him to use the measuring stick. Herry manages to find it and measures the wood. Since the stick is longer than the wood, he fills the gap with a couple more bricks. New Ball in Town: Three striped balls encounter a polka-dotted ball.
S9.E12 ∙ In Charge
The Count has been placed in charge of Hooper's Store, grateful for the opportunity as there are so many things he can count. He comes to realize that if products are sold off, they will no longer be around for him to count. Big Bird comes in to buy a beachball, but the Count persuades him to instead dig sand at the beach with a bucket from the local hardware store.
S9.E13 ∙ Bert babysits nephew Brad
It's lunchtime in the arbor, and Maria and Luis lay out their lunch. Cookie Monster wants to join, but Maria says he has to eat politely. When he fails eating his first cookie, Maria coaches him through it, and he complies. Bob comes along and can't believe Cookie has learned how to eat slowly, so he does it again. Cookie agrees that it's a big improvement, and shows him how he usually eats. Pinball Number Count #7: The ball rolls past famous world landmarks. Solo: saxophone.
S9.E14 ∙ David's grandmother looks for David
Big Bird rummages through his nest, and finds a two-week old letter that he forgot to deliver to David. Just then, David's grandmother Harriet arrives, and claims authorship of the letter that Big Bird forgot to deliver. They both go to Hooper's Store, where they encounter Mr. Hooper, who recalls that David is out today buying a pair of shoes. While Big Bird goes to fetch him, Harriet and Mr. Hooper show each other pictures of their families.
S9.E15 ∙ Oscar falls in love with Hermine
Olivia takes photos of David sweeping up in the arbor when they smell something funny coming from Oscar's trash can down the street. Upon arrival, they find that Oscar has made a mess on the sidewalk, and ask him what's going on. Since they're being so nosy, Oscar explains that he's having someone over and he's trying to make the place look extra dingy, and he's cooking dinner: toadstool sautéed in axel grease with dashes of stinkweed, peanut butter, and fish scales. Oscar gets back to work while David and Olivia wonder who his guest might be. Gloria sings the alphabet (uppercase version).
S9.E16 ∙ Another visit from David's grandmother
At the Fix-it Shop, Luis shows Gordon a blueprint he made for a birdhouse. He consults Big Bird on it, and Big Bird gives some basic suggestions. Luis expects to finish building it today, so Big Bird runs off excitedly, thinking the house will be for him. Cartoon: Pinball #10. Artist: Jeff Hale.
S9.E17 ∙ Linda uses a machine to call her father on the phone
Bob, Linda and friends play basketball, when the owner of the ball has to go home. Linda suggests they play "pretend" basketball, and they get into it. Mr. Hooper and David soon join them. Big Bird sees them and remarks, "And they think I have some imagination?" A hand draws a farm backdrop for the animals. Ernie pretends to be a dog and a duck. Bert then pretends to be a train, and does it so well that a train conductor and passengers come through the apartment.
S9.E18 ∙ Herry's sister Herriet visits
Herry Monster asks Maria, Olivia, and David to keep an eye out for his sister Herriet Monster who's coming to the city to look for a job, while Herry runs out to pick up some things for her stay. Herriet arrives via bus and greets Sesame Street's residents, giving David a crushing handshake (oblivious strength runs in the family). Olivia offers her a newspaper to look at the job listings and carpentry catches her eye. In front of the Fix-It Shop, Maria lets Herriet try sawing a piece of wood, but her abundance of strength leaves the plank in sawdust. Herriet figures she should probably ought to consider a different career.
S9.E19 ∙ The Count counts containers of milk
Big Bird discovers that some people are bilingual: Maria can also speak Spanish, Mr. Hooper knows Yiddish, and Frazzle has a monster language of his own, which Herry Monster also knows. Big Bird wishes he were bilingual, then he encounters two birds chirping at each other, and remembers that he knows bird talk. "Poverty K" - Karen the Kangaroo talks about words that start with the letter K. Featuring the sped-up voice of Gene Moss.
S9.E20 ∙ Mr. Hooper is going to a discotheque
Farley walks down the street and imagines having jobs like Luis, Mr. Hooper, or Olivia when he grows up. He then sees some kids playing and settles on enjoying being a kid for now. Kids on a bench wait for the bus: "Here comes the bus!" David and Maria cooperate to reach the top of the mountain.
S9.E21 ∙ Trip to Hawaii
Maria calls everyone over to see a parcel sent from Hawaii from Buffy. Inside are pictures of young Cody and a letter inviting them to come visit her. While some of the adults have work, Maria, Bob, Olivia and Mr. Hooper consider making the trip, until they realize how costly it would be.
S9.E22 ∙ Mr. Snuffleupagus is homesick for Hawaii
Kermit's Lectures: Kermit talks about clues. He shows that a boy has grown some carrots because he has garden tools, a watering can, and a packet of seeds. Next, he confirms that a man has built a birdhouse because of his blueprints and carpenter's tools. When he notices Beautiful Day Monster with a suitcase and an umbrella, Kermit assumes that the monster is going on a trip and using the umbrella as protection from the rain. The monster corrects him; he's planning to eat his umbrella, and uses the suitcase to carry the ketchup he'll use to eat it with.
S9.E23 ∙ Mr. Hooper invents "Hooperburgers"
David is shocked to see Hooper's Store is decked out with banners, streamers and balloons. On the storefront, a large sign reads, "The Home of the Hooperburger!" Mr. Hooper brings David inside and hands him his new uniform (a striped jacket and straw hat). Mr. Hooper explains that he's converting the store into "Hooper's Hamburgers" in an effort to compete with various hamburger joints in the area, stating the store will only sell hamburgers. Some Anything Muppets appear to sing the new "Hooperburgers" jingle.
S9.E24 ∙ The Big Trip
Maria finishes repairing a TV set. She tests it out just in time to see the ending of "The Big Trip," where a contestant dressed as a slice of pizza has just won a trip to Paris. Maria explains to David that the show awards people who show up in amazing costumes. Host Guy Smiley teases tomorrow's program, where the grand prize is an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Hawaii. Big Bird thinks he can get on the show and win the trip for himself and Mr. Snuffleupagus. Maria thinks if she and David go along too, and bring more of their friends, they might have a better chance of winning the trip for Big Bird.
S9.E25 ∙ Learn to Sign
In the morning, Bob and Linda meet at Hooper's Store for breakfast, when Bob realizes that Big Bird hasn't woken up yet. He goes over to the nest and wakes Big Bird from his dream about a big bowl of hot birdseed. Big Bird is irritated at first, until Bob tells him that Mr. Hooper has a real bowl of birdseed ready to serve him. A wizard turns into R things.
S9.E26 ∙ Susan and Gordon have an argument
Sesame Street News Flash: Kermit witnesses as Old King Cole calls for his pipe and bowl (both of which he rejects), followed by his fiddlers three (along with a drummer, a saxophone player, and a bass player). A female head is drawn as its voice-over lists its parts, ending with earrings that "do nothing" - and promptly wiggle around. Artist: James Rizzi.
S9.E27 ∙ Big Bird plans to go to Hawaii
Big Bird is in charge of Hooper's Store while Mr. Hooper is downtown. Maria compliments him on the hot cocoa he's made, prompting Bob and Olivia to order some too, as well as a round of toast for all. Big Bird plops some bread in the toaster, which goes haywire; he's forgotten that Mr. Hooper told him it's broken. The adults all leave, making Big Bird think they don't like him or his cooking. They all return with their own solutions to the problem - Olivia brings her toaster from home, Maria brings her tools to fix the old one and Bob made toast in his apartment. Mr. Hooper returns with a brand-new toaster, but everyone is already serviced.
S9.E28 ∙ Gordon tries to start his car
Big Bird encounters Gordon trying to start his car, despite a new battery and spark plugs. Luis and Bob join Big Bird in figuring out why it won't start, then Gordon realizes no one put gas in the tank yesterday. Kids watch as construction workers paint a number 5 on the street using a stencil.
S9.E29 ∙ Oscar's total grouch exercises
Big Bird displays a poster he made of Hawaii with a big number 9 on it. He wants to change it to an 8, since he'll be going on a trip there in 8 days. He erases the 9, then he asks the viewer to draw an 8 on the poster using their finger (and the telestrator). Things you can carry. Music: Joe Raposo. "Young MacDonald Went to Town".
S9.E30 ∙ Zany Surprises
Big Bird, Grover and company sing a zany song about surprises. An I-beam is molded at a steel factory as heavy industrial-type music underscores the action. The segment ends on a video freeze of the finished beam, which is shaped like the letter "I." Harvey Kneeslapper asks a man, "Do you want me to keep an eye on your hat?" The man says yes. Harvey then puts a letter I on top of the man's hat, crushing it in the process.
S9.E31 ∙ Big Bird pretends to be a fireman
Susan has a toy firetruck and describes the different parts to the kids and Big Bird, who becomes inspired to become a firefighter. The life of a Yellow Yahoo. Muppets "The King's Picnic". Sand Y/y. Big Bird dons a fire helmet and carries a hose, looking for people in need of his fire-fighting services. However, Susan, Olivia, and Mr. Macintosh have no fires for him to fight. When he tries drumming up some work from Luis, he explains that firefighters don't go around looking for fires - they are alerted about them back at the firehouse. He leaves Big Bird with an important tidbit - "Where there's smoke, there's fire." Big Bird catches a whiff of smoke coming from Hooper's Store and springs into action, spraying water all over the store. Mr. Hooper points out the smoke was from his English muffin getting stuck in the toaster and burning a little, not enough to warrant a fire call. He hands Big Bird a mop to clean up the mess as the bird sighs, "I'm not so sure this is my kind of work."
S9.E32 ∙ The bookmobile stops at Sesame Street
Big Bird rushes over to Hooper's Store with news for Gordon, Olivia, and Mr. Hooper, but he's too overwhelmed to spit it out. He manages to get enough words out to alert them that the bookmobile has just arrived down the block. The adults go to check it out, while Big Bird goes off to tell more kids about it. The three reach the bookmobile, where Bob is seen reading to one child. They meet the librarian Ms. Rice, who tells them about all the bookmobile has to offer (including record albums and even movie screenings). The adults leave, but promise to return soon.
S9.E33 ∙ Bowl of Mud
Oscar shows Bob his brand new automatic mud detector, which he intends to use during their upcoming trip to Hawaii. He sets out a bowl of mud to show how it works. Bob uses the searching prong, which beeps louder and louder depending on how close he gets. He finally finds the bowl of mud and the device sucks it all up. Upset, Oscar moans, "That's the last time I respond to a late-night television commercial!" Ernie eats the ice cream that Bert was saving for later, so he tries to pass off a smashed up banana with ice and gravy as a substitute. Bert expresses his disgust just as Oscar the Grouch comes in with two ice cream cones. He intends to give only one of them away, but swaps the other in exchange for the smashed banana with cold gravy.
S9.E34 ∙ Trip to Hawaii - Preparing for Hawaii
Oscar celebrates the yuchhy, rainy day. He's shocked when the others enjoy the rain as much as him. They're in such high spirits because tomorrow, they all leave for Hawaii and won't have to deal with the rain, which is news to a dismayed Oscar. Cartoon: Two monkeys argue over what to watch on TV, growing bigger the angrier they get.
S9.E35 ∙ Big Bird and his friends take a trip to Hawaii
Big Bird is excited because today he is going on a trip to Hawaii, along with Maria, Bob, Olivia, Mr. Hooper, and a most reluctant Oscar. Snuffy had also intended to go, but unfortunately he misses first the bus and then the plane. The time spent in the airport turns out to be an adventure in itself. First, they have to pass through the metal detector, and Oscar has more metal in his can than anyone can believe. Then, Big Bird chats with the pilot and learns about the workings of a plane. He is surprised to discover that planes and birds have many similar 'body parts'. The sponsors for this particular episode are the letters B and P and the number 7.
S9.E36 ∙ Snuffleupagus Mountain
The Sesame Street gang visits Buffy Sainte-Marie at her home in Hawaii.
S9.E37 ∙ Search for the Snuffleupagus Mountain
Today in Hawaii, the gang goes canoeing, learn how to count to ten in Hawaiian, listen to Keola play the nose flute, and taste poi for the first time. Meanwhile, Big Bird and Snuffy are on the hunt for Mount Snuffleupagus.
S9.E38 ∙ Continue searching
Big Bird and Snuffy continue their search for Mount Snuffleupagus and learn how to dance the Hawaiian hula. The others play Hawaiian games with the kids. Bob even makes a call home to Linda and says some sweet nothings in Hawaiian.
S9.E39 ∙ Find the Snuffleupagus Mountain at last
The folks are still in Hawaii and having a marvelous time. Big Bird and Snuffy are still on the hunt for Mount Ihu Papa'a Lo'ihi Nui, or, in plain English, Mount Snuffleupagus. Snuffy gets a chance to talk to his mommy on the phone, as well. Meanwhile, Oscar learns that the word "aloha" has several meanings (all pleasant ones, regrettably), the cast admires sea shells on the beach, and, to cap it all, Mr. Hooper even takes a crack at surfing! Today's show is sponsored by the letters G and K and by the number 5.
S9.E40 ∙ Last day in Hawaii
The gang throws a Hawaiian celebration of Cody's first birthday. Then it's time to go home. This time Snuffy doesn't miss the plane. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters C and G and by the number 6.
S9.E41 ∙ Returning from Hawaii
Susan, Gordon, Luis, Linda and David hop on a bus to the airport to meet their friends as they return from Hawaii. Not long after their bus departs from Sesame Street, another bus arrives, dropping off Maria, Olivia, Bob, Mr. Hooper, Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch from the airport. They wonder where everyone is and wish they were around to greet them. "Octopus One-Man Band". The gang sulks in Hooper's Store, wondering where the others could be. Just then, their bus pulls up and they rant about where the travelers were. They notice Oscar's can is back and the two groups share a nice reunion. Oscar can't take all the pleasantries.
S9.E42 ∙ Oscar launches a space probe
Oscar appears to be fishing in a bucket. Gordon, Ruby, David, and Maria come by one-by-one to watch, as Oscar counts four nibbles he seems to be getting. He is actually counting the people he's fooled into stopping and watching. Pinball Number Count #9. Animation by Jeff Hale. At the beach, Ernie notices that Bert is missing; all he sees is Bert's hat. Sherlock Hemlock helps find Bert, and in the process, discovers that Ernie accidentally buried Bert under the sand.
S9.E43 ∙ Mr. Ortiz
Mr. Hooper tells Maria and Luis that David is out sick, so he's called a local employment agency to send someone over in his place. The agency didn't tell him anything beyond the fact that he's a man around Hooper's age and he has experience running his own store. A man, Mr. Ortiz, arrives, speaking Spanish and inquiring if this is where has been sent by the agency. As he hears Mr. Hooper describe the job, he becomes unsure of his place here - he doesn't speak English well and believes the agency made a mistake. Mr. Hooper claims that he knows a few Spanish words (showing off the store's "Se Habla Espanol" sign) and encourages the man to stay, even though he has some difficulty understanding him.
S9.E44 ∙ Four Anything Muppet
Four Anything Muppet kids cooperate to grow a flower together. One has a flower seed, one has a flowerpot, one has some dirt, and one has a shovel. The rain and sunshine finish the job. Two men, one named Virgil Veep, discuss the letter V as they stand atop a capital V.
S9.E45 ∙ Gordon brings home a telescope
Gordon has his school's new and expensive telescope. He intends to use it tonight, very carefully setting it up so as not to break it. When he finally looks through it, he sees nothing. He fears he broke it somehow while putting it together, when one of the kids points out that the lens cover is still on. Cartoon: "Poverty Z" -- A figure tries to sell a Z. His only customer stops him by locking him inside a zoo cage. Artist: Cliff Roberts. Muppets Zs come out of Herry Monster's mouth as he snores. (part two).
S9.E46 ∙ Wooden snowflakes
Big Bird, David, and the kids play a game where they match the bottom and top halves of pictures of Big Bird, Mr. Hooper, and Ernie. They match the Big Bird and Ernie pictures, so Big Bird asks David to match the last one. He puts them together and Big Bird gets him to admit that it's a picture of Mr. Snuffleupagus. When Maria comes by and hears what's been going on, she gives David a look of disbelief. The Magnificent Splasho demonstrates before and after.
S9.E47 ∙ Plan for the Snow
Big Bird, David, and the kids play a game where they match the bottom and top halves of pictures of Big Bird, Mr. Hooper, and Ernie. They match the Big Bird and Ernie pictures, so Big Bird asks David to match the last one. He puts them together and Big Bird gets him to admit that it's a picture of Mr. Snuffleupagus. When Maria comes by and hears what's been going on, she gives David a look of disbelief. The Magnificent Splasho demonstrates before and after.
S9.E48 ∙ A Muppet is hired to shovel snow
Big Bird lures Maria to his nest to show her the snowman he's built. Maria says that it's upside down and that he should have looked at a picture of a snowman to see what one looks like. Big Bird produces a book called "World's Great Snowmen" and says it looks just alike a picture in the book - which Maria notes is upside down. She offers to help fix it, placing the head on the top, etc. Big Bird says he liked it better his first way, and Maria assures him that's fine: he's invented a new way to build a snowman. What Do You Do With a Pet?
S9.E49 ∙ Snow Pageant Repeat
As it snows on Sesame Street, Big Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus perform a snow pageant. Big Bird recites a poem about what to do when it snows out, and Snuffy dances around dressed as a snowflake. 1709p.jpg Cartoon A little man misplaces his J under his hat.
S9.E50 ∙ Stop noise pollution
Kermit has Grover help him demonstrate up and down by having Grover climb UP a sky-high flight of stairs -- while Kermit takes the elevator to the top. Exhausted, Grover faints and rolls DOWN the staircase. Ernie shows drawings to Bert, and Bert has to guess what happened. Ernie has a drawing of an empty bird cage with an open door (the bird flew away), and a man lying on the ground with a banana peel next to him (he slipped on it). Then Ernie shows Bert an empty page. The answer to that one is that there was a cow eating grass, but the grass is all eaten now and the cow went home.
S10.E1 ∙ The Count counts hellos and Barkley gets a name
Sesame Street names its new Muppet dog "Barkley"; Comedian/pianist Victor Borge demonstrates high notes and low notes; actress Madeline Kahn sings, "Me, Me, Me"; Herry Monster learns "up" and "down" with John-John, and Ernie is fooled by a newspaper boy.
S10.E2 ∙ Bob and Big Bird try to train Barkley
Big Bird brings Barkley up to Bob's apartment for a surprise visit. Bob is naturally opposed to the idea, as Barkley gets his dirty paws all over his furniture. Bob tries to teach him some basic lessons about visiting an apartment. Men in boxes sound out the word RUN. "There's a Hole in the Bucket".
S10.E3 ∙ Grover in the rain
At the crack of dawn, Olivia sings about how she's "Out with the Morning." The profile of a man's face morphs into different faces to the sounds of a Moog synthesizer. Artist: Etienne Delessert. The Alphabet Dancers form the letter T. Baby Breeze participates in Headball at Roosevelt Franklin Stadium. His question: what would you do if your ball rolled into the street? A photographer tries to look for some animals quietly, but they all end up secretly following him. The letter T is a very useful letter.
S10.E4 ∙ David teaches Barkley to roll over
Old paper, new paper. Music: "Blue Nosed Gopher" by Graham Preskett. At the beach, the Bee Bee and the Barker family greet each other while saying their names that begin with the letter B. Artist: Bruce Cayard. Cookie Monster and Herry Monster are fighting over a bicycle, when Kermit suggests they share it. The two monsters cooperate, and devour the bicycle together.
S10.E5 ∙ Biff and Sully dig a subway tunnel
Herry Monster comes across Olivia looking after Mrs. Starbuck's newborn while she runs some errands. Herry reminisces to his youth and sings about what it was like being "Just a Little Baby." Cartoon It's a circle. Kermit the Frog counts six happy little Twiddlebugs, and when he is finished, the Twiddlebugs have a party.
S10.E6 ∙ Redecorate
Big Bird observes how there may be more than one John in the world, but he's never met someone else named Big Bird. He spins a story for the kids about he got to be named Big Bird - The scene shifts to a quaint little cottage, where Big Bird's great-great-great-great-great-grandfather resides with another bird. The two don't have names, so they constantly call, "Hey, you" to get the other's attention. They try thinking of names that could differentiate the two using their physical attributes, but Big Bird's grandfather finds they are just too similar. That is, until he realizes they're different sizes. He proposes rather long names based on their sizes, then is convinced shorter names would suffice, such as Arnold or Florence.
S10.E7 ∙ Bob tries training Barkley
Linda tells Bob and the kids about a letter she's received about an upcoming family picnic. She signs about the last picnic and the kids guess what occurred. A kid marching band forms a triangle. S for Snail Artist: Jeff Hale. Marshal Grover and Fred the Wonder Horse are hot and thirsty, so they stop in at the Short Branch Café for a nice cold glass of milk. The bartender is distressed to see Grover riding his horse right inside, knocking over tables. "I just redecorated the place, too," he sighs. Grover orders a glass of milk, and the bartender asks if he wants the big glass, the bigger glass or the biggest glass. Fred tells the bartender that Marshal Grover doesn't know the difference, so the bartender shows off all three sizes. Marshal Grover and Fred come behind the bar to get a closer look, breaking bottles and glassware. The annoyed bartender shouts at Grover to choose a glass, and Grover picks the biggest glass. The bartender asks if Fred wants anything, but Fred says, "No thanks, I'm drivin'." As Grover rides his horse out of the café, the bartender asks who's going to pay for all this stuff. Grover says he'll be back to pay for it tomorrow. Panicked, the bartender says not to come back; it's on the house.
S10.E8 ∙ I'm Up
Big Bird excitedly tells the viewer that he's the first one awake on Sesame Street today. He loudly declares this to the rest of the block, only to be met with yells from surrounding neighbors telling him to keep quiet. Big Bird vows this will be the last time he tries something like this. Cartoon Rumba pencils (first, last, Crazy Melvin). Film - A kid enters a tunnel made of snow to demonstrate "head first" and "feet first." Bert says he's too cold, so Ernie goes overboard to get him warm by putting layer after layer of clothing upon him. This makes him too hot, so Ernie opens the window, gives Bert an ice bag, and brings his electric fan.
S10.E9 ∙ A rainy day
Big Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus act out the story of "The Three Little Pigs," where Snuffy plays the Big Bad Wolf. He huffs and puffs and causes a huge mess of Big Bird's nest. Big Bird suggests they play jacks instead. Cartoon G For Giggle (voice of Allen Swift). Ernie and Bert - Ernie makes a mess of the apartment in order to find a note he wrote to Bert. "I Can Remember": A little girl remembers what to buy at the store (A loaf of bread, a container of milk, and a stick of butter) by visualizing her mother giving the instructions. Artist: Jim Simon.
S10.E10 ∙ Oscar's friend Georgie visits
Big Bird holds a lecture on the difference between heavy and light. He shows off some light items, including one of his feathers, a balloon, ping-pong balls, lettuce and paper airplanes. When it comes time to show something heavy, Big Bird explains he wasn't able to bring anything he couldn't lift. Gordon tries helping, but finds he's stuck under something heavy - Barkley, who's resting on his lap. Cartoon- I've got a mind: squares make a box. Artist: Cliff Roberts.
S10.E11 ∙ Gordon and Susan Wash Cars
Oscar is upset that Gordon and others are picking up all the litter left by a windstorm. The Amazing Mumford believes he can help Oscar and magically litters the street again. Gordon insists the mess be cleaned up, while Oscar wants even more. Mumford thinks of a compromise - he magically cleans the street and places all the trash into Oscar's trash can, now overflowing with trash. Muppets Ernie and Bert - Bert tells Ernie to put away his toys, and Ernie devises a system of arranging them. Unfortunately, all the categories he names apply only to his toy fire engine. Film Olivia briefly narrates a film of re-paving a street.
S10.E12 ∙ Waiting for the Sun
"Poverty U" -- A figure gives a salute to the letter U, and presents the letter with a bouquet of flowers. Artist: Cliff Roberts. Celebrity- Tennis star Arthur Ashe says the alphabet. Cartoon-Speech Balloon: U for UP. The Magic Painting Lady shows off her magic painting of a doorway which will help show "through". Three Anything Muppets in the painting come through the doorway. When it comes time for Grover's turn, he ends up breaking through the painting. Film- A gymnast demonstrates over and under.
S10.E13 ∙ Brad's baby teeth
E for Elephant and Elk, the nominees for best E animal. Muppets "The Ten Commandments of Health". Film Joe Raposo sings "Look at This" over footage of something - can you guess what it is? Ernie and Bert - Ernie has two slices of apple pie. He takes the big piece, and gives Bert the small piece. Bert takes offense to this, saying that he would have given Ernie the big piece and kept the small piece for himself - but the outcome is the same, so what's Bert angry about?
S10.E14 ∙ Message for Olivia
Alphabet Chat: O. Mr. Chatterly tries to deliver a lecture about the letter O, but is distracted by several things that don't begin with O, like a rabbit walking with a cow. The Anything Muppet producers decide to cancel the show and take down the set. Film Kids narrate a film about water in hoses, fountains, puddles, streams, bathtubs, rivers, oceans, and other places. Celebrity- Bill Cosby counts three kids, but a fourth keeps hiding behind him. The Typewriter: O for Owl. Film Baby animals nurse. Music: Joe Raposo.
S10.E15 ∙ Don't You Know You're Beautiful?
A boy demonstrates why his dog's name is Happy. Muppets- Grover asks Frazzle about his day, and Frazzle responds with growls to demonstrate how he felt. Ernie and Bert - Bert finds it difficult to listen to Pigeons in the News while Ernie and the Sesame Street Citizens' Band are outside practicing. In yet another case of miscommunication between the two, since Bert doesn't like it when they practice outside, Ernie leads the band into the apartment so they can practice inside.
S10.E16 ∙ The Count counts and sorts items at Hooper's Store
Today, David leaves the Count in charge of Hooper's while he does deliveries. Unfortunately, the Count gets so carried away counting the groups the foods can be divided into that he forgets to do any work.
S10.E17 ∙ Big Bird prepares a tortilla for Luis's lunch
A gymnast demonstrates close to and away from. Fred, a singer, fails to figure out the words that rhyme with his name in the song he sings. Artists: The Hubleys. Big Bird invites Luis to lunch over at Hooper's Store, where Mr. Hooper has taco fixings. Luis is too occupied in repairing a TV set. Big Bird offers to make tacos for both of them and bring them back to the Fix-It Shop. Big Bird goes to Hooper's, but realizes he doesn't know how to make a taco. Big Bird constantly phones Luis to walk him through the process, while Luis gets more and more frustrated, unable to get any work done. Finally, Big Bird phones him to let him know lunch is ready. Once he reaches Hooper's, he explains how he hasn't been able to get anything done and Big Bird suggests he not answer the phone as much.
S10.E18 ∙ Playing a ball-carrying game
Big Bird finds it odd when he sees Bob waving his hands while listening to music. Maria, David, and Linda explain that he's practicing conducting for a high school music performance tomorrow. They sneak out of Hooper's Store to watch him and give him a round of applause when he's through. Cartoon- A cleaning lady (reminiscent of Carol Burnett's character) wanders into a music rehearsal room, plays each instrument, and puts all the sounds back into the wrong instruments. Guy Smiley hosts the game show "What's My Part?". The contestant is Mr. Nose. The panelists -- Bennett Snerf, Arlene Frantic and Cookie Monster -- don't know what a nose is, because none of them have noses.
S10.E19 ∙ Polka Dot Family
The Polka Dot family (Percible, Petula and baby Petulant) stroll through Sesame Street. The family, clothes and belongings are all covered in polka dots. They find Big Bird's appearance very comical, as where they come from (Polka Dot Place) everyone and everything is covered in polka dots. They believe that since everyone is so much alike, they must be smarter, nicer and better than anyone else in the world. Big Bird shows them how there are many different types of people living on Sesame Street and how they're just as smart and nice as the Polka Dots.
S10.E20 ∙ Injured Arm
On stage, Gordon, Luis and Linda say "DANGER" in their own ways. David doesn't listen and take the brunt of some pratfalls that send him off the stage. Animation- Sand C/c. Film - A baker decorates a birthday cake to a jazz percussion beat. After the oilman has visited Hooper's Store, he's accidentally left some oil on the sidewalk. Mr. Hooper is concerned about folks slipping on it and needs some sawdust to help clean it up. He intends to close up shop while he goes to the hardware store and sets out an English and Spanish "Danger" sign warning people of the oil slick. He ignores his own signs and slips. His arm is now in pain and Gordon recommends they visit the hospital right away, though Mr. Hooper is a little afraid. Big Bird offers to tag along as well.
S10.E21 ∙ Rooptop Picnic
Big Bird has the feeling that today will be one of surprises, when he suddenly hears voices from above. Olivia, Bob and Luis summon him to the roof of 123 Sesame Street for a surprise - a rooftop picnic. They also have yet another surprise in store - Buffy and her family are back in town. Cartoon / Film- Things that begin with N: nail, nest, net, notebook, needle, noodle, nuts, napkins, nose. (Don't make noise at night). The letter N is nice. Cartoon N is for nose.
S10.E22 ∙ Bert meets Bertha
Today, Bert meets a girl named Bertha, who not only looks like him, but likes a lot of things he likes, such as paper clips, bottle caps, oatmeal, marching bands, and even pigeons. You might say there's a spark between the two of them.
S10.E23 ∙ Big Bird's missing book
Ernie and Bert - Ernie wakes up and tells Bert it's time to get up, but notices that Bert isn't in his bed. He slowly ponders what happened to his best friend, coming to the conclusion that maybe some Martians took him away in their spaceship. As it turns out, Bert just got up early to fix some oatmeal. Ernie is relieved - until a real spaceship lands and the Martians enter the room. Cartoon- Two men hammer a stake into a hole.
S10.E24 ∙ Toy Cars
Luis and Herry Monster explore what's inside of his toy car. Herry pops a large balloon to find out what's inside of that - just air (and a loud bang). Cartoon- "Why Bears Smile" - a story of a bear who learned which body part to cover when sneezing. Artist: Bruce Cayard. Ernie and Bert - At the beach, Ernie notices that Bert is missing; all he sees is Bert's hat. Sherlock Hemlock helps find Bert, and in the process, discovers that Ernie accidentally buried Bert under the sand. Where the buffalo roam - (instrumental: Home On The Range). Donnie Budd sings about three trios of animals who live on a fat lady's lap. Artist: Bud Luckey.
S10.E25 ∙ A Day with Bob and Buffy/Big Bird's Daycare Center
Ernie and Bert - Ernie can't sleep, so Bert tells him to count sheep. Ernie tries to count sheep, but it's dull -- so he starts counting fire engines. The noise from the imaginary fire engine wakes Bert up. Bert says that Ernie's waking up the whole neighborhood, and tells him to count something quieter. Ernie counts balloons -- but the balloon gets bigger and bigger, finally bursting with a huge explosion that wakes Bert up again.
S10.E26 ∙ In the Rain
Big Bird has prepared his own lunch at Hooper's Store - a sandwich, carrot sticks and an apple. As he makes himself a glass of milk, Barkley, resting under the window, rises up and gobbles up parts of the meal. Big Bird finally catches on and reveals he's also prepared a bowl of dog food for Barkley, who is much too full now. Cartoon-The Carrot Artist: Bruce Cayard. Muppets Old West: Sinister Sam is looking for the biggest man in the saloon. The frightened customers point him towards Big Barney, who's cowering under the table. When Sam discovers that Barney is the biggest man there, he gives him a hat: "This ol' hat here don't fit me. I thought maybe you could use it, huh? I'll see you, fellers." Sinister Sam leaves the baffled customers behind. "Now, that's a nice gesture," one says. "He's a little weird, but he's okay after all, isn't he?"
S10.E27 ∙ A Day with Cody
Maria and Mr. Hooper watch as Barkley follows Cody everywhere. They wonder why until Barkley scarfs up a piece of food Cody has dropped. Muppets- Sesame Street News Flash Kermit explores the lab of Professor Nucleus Von Fission, who has just built a robot called the Six Dollar Man, out of parts which cost him six dollars total. The robot destroys the lab, while Von Fission laughs. Kermit is horrified, but Von Fission explains, "What do you expect for six dollars?" Lazy Wanda's knees converse with each other. Artist: Bruce Cayard.
S10.E28 ∙ Learn a New Song
Luis struggles learning a new song on the guitar. The Amazing Mumford believes magic can help. First, he changes the sheet music to an easier song, then makes the guitar play the more complicated piece all on its own. Luis insists he doesn't need magic to help, except when needing Mumford to replace a broken guitar string. Celebrity- Arthur Ashe explains how practice made him a better tennis player. Film Letter R hoist. Music: Joe Raposo. Ernie has a collection of Rs in a box. He shows Bert, who says that Ernie will be the laughingstock of Sesame Street if anyone else finds out. Ernie sadly throws away his Rs, and Bert asks to have the box for his J collection.
S10.E29 ∙ Oscar Joins a Parade
Business at the Fix-It Shop is particularly slow, with not one customer this morning. A Muppet named T. Compton Razzle (of the firm Razzle, Dazzle and Blather) pops up and offers to help Luis bring in business with a huge campaign. Cartoon P is for Pillow. Muppets- The Anything Muppets sing "P Is My Favorite Letter". Two hands make sounds from other sides of a wall. Cartoon- Shorty reaches a water fountain with a stool.
S10.E30 ∙ Chez Oscar
Oscar the Grouch advertises the new album Great Grouch Sounds, with such tracks as the sounds of drilling, explosions and babies crying. The album spawns one of Oscar's favorite noises - the sound of his neighbors complaining. Cartoon- A cat makes noise with a telephone, typewriter, trumpet, and piano. When the cat leaves, the devices come to life, and when he comes back, they all sound at once, frightening the cat. Film Kids identify broccoli through close-ups.
S10.E31 ∙ Big Bird plays with Cody
Buffy asks Big Bird to look after Cody for a few minutes. She also asks that they play some physical games so Cody can be nice and tired in time for his nap. Big Bird and he begin a round of hide and seek. Film- A girl gets on, in, and under a blanket in a park. A man talks about the letter J with a jack-in-the-box, whose lid ends up crushing him. Film 1-20 Ice Skaters Music: Joe Raposo. Big Bird and Cody now play catch, with Big Bird mostly running around. The Typewriter: B for Ball.
S10.E32 ∙ Big Bird plays with Cody
Oscar has interest in becoming a photographer and asks Olivia for her professional opinion of his pictures. Despite the poor quality of the printing and unconventional subject matter (rusted cars and a trash basket, among others), Olivia thinks he has real potential, which discourages him from going professional. Cartoon- A goose and gander visit the land of the G's. Artist: Jeff Hale. Muppets- Ernie and Bert - Ernie plays a game of tag with Bert, who is reading his book.
S10.E33 ∙ Counting Shoes
Oscar counts the shoes in his collection one by one, tossing them into the curb. Susan complains and shows him another way of counting them - tossing them back into the can. Muppets- The Count's bats are upset because the Count always gets to count, but the bats don't. The Count decides to let the bats count all of the Counts, while the Count counts all the bats...but there is only one Count. Animation Today's Secret Drawing is a fireman.
S10.E34 ∙ Maria and the Count go camping
Marshal Grover asks Fred the Wonder Horse why he's walking backwards -- he can only see where he's been, and not where he's going. He also wants to know what happened to Fred's head. Fred explains that Marshal Grover doesn't know the difference between front and back. "That is a terrible, mean, cruel thing to say to me, Fred!" Marshal Grover exclaims. "It is true, but..." Fred tells Grover that he's facing backward, and if he turns around, he'll see Fred's head. Grover turns around, and cries: "Oh, Fred. I've missed you. Oh, it's good to see you!" Fred says that if he stays turned around, he'll be able to see where he's going. Grover tries it, and he's proud to know the difference between front and back. Unfortunately, now his head is resting on the saddle, with his feet in the air.
S10.E35 ∙ Strawberries
Big Bird and Cody pick pretend strawberries, while some girls play jump rope. Big Bird encourages Cody to jump with them, but he just scampers off. Olivia comes by and tells Big Bird that Cody's too young. After all, "It Takes Some Time" to be able to do certain things. Muppets: Ernie and Bert - Ernie stacks cups and saucers in order to count them, making Bert quite nervous. Luckily, they're glued together. S is for snow, Santa, and sleigh. Film A girl narrates a film of her grandpa putting a horseshoe on their horse.
S10.E36 ∙ Learn How to Say "Go Away"
Oscar asks Bob, who waits for Linda, to teach him the sign for "go away." Instead of being insulted, Linda applauds his signing ability for a beginner. Oscar, soaking in the compliment, asks to be taught more signs. Ernie eats one of the two pieces of chocolate cake that Bert was saving for their dessert. Bert sees Ernie holding a fork in one hand and a napkin with some chocolate on it in the other--and in front of him is a plate full of chocolate-cake crumbs. When Bert accuses Ernie of eating the cake, Ernie tells Bert that a monster came in, ate Bert's cake, and framed Ernie. Bert doesn't believe Ernie's lie. But when Bert leaves the room, Beautiful Day Monster comes in and does exactly what Ernie told Bert happened to the first piece. Ernie tries to explain, but Bert says, "I don't want to talk about it."
S10.E37 ∙ Miserable and Nasty department store
Maria helps Oscar look through his delivery from the Miserable and Nasty department store. She finds his new set of pants, socks and shoes (all ratty and torn). She points out that all the clothing items are worn from the waist down, meaning nobody will see them if Oscar's in his can (which is exactly how he wants it). On a snowy day, a cold man desires firewood. He carries a huge log up the hill multiple times, but it rolls down each time. Using his "wits", he pushes his house down to the bottom of the hill to be closer to the giant log.
S10.E38 ∙ Slimey is sick
The story of Aesop's "The Lion and the Mouse". Ernie tries to fool Bert with his disguises such as a pirate disguise and a bearded Red Riding Hood disguise, but Bert recognizes him each time and tells him to stop trying to fool him. Then a wolf knocks on the door and Bert is convinced it's Ernie in disguise again- until Ernie appears at the door. A gym instructor helps children perform a variety of stretching and bending exercises.
S10.E39 ∙ Georgie at day care
Big Bird calls Mr. Hooper and the kids over to inform them of the new word he invented - "YO," used to describe the action of rubbing one's tummy and hopping up and down at the same time. Mr. Hooper points out the word already has a meaning - it's the Spanish word for "I." Big Bird is disappointed, but manages to create a new word to replace it - worple. Cartoon- A mouse tries looking for his pet, describing to his friend what they did yesterday. Bert wants to know why there is a cookie lying on the table. Ernie explains that he put it there to remind himself.
S10.E40 ∙ Herry Monster lifts 4,000 tons
Herry Monster calls everyone over to witness a never-before-seen feat - he will lift a 4,000 ton weight. He struggles immensely to even move it, but with encouragement from his friends, Herry finds the strength to lift the weight. Animation- Three lines attempt to individually reach the top of the TV screen, but fail. They succeed after they combine all of their lengths. The Martians find a telephone. Animation- Sand E/e. Muppet and Kid Moment- Big Bird and Crystal demonstrate big and little.
S10.E41 ∙ Big Bird meets new birds & Oscar's picnic
Oscar can't stand the cheery greeting Bob gives the viewer. He delivers his own, Grouchy message to welcome them. Bob is appalled, but Oscar claims it's a very special message he'd only deliver to some he considers extra special. Bob finds this nice, then realizes he's never been delivered such a message before. Film - I hab a cauld ib by dose. Artist: Bruce Cayard. Bert complains about Ernie having the radio volume on too loud. Ernie pulls the knob off the radio, puts it on Bert's stomach, and turns the volume of Bert's voice up and down.
S10.E42 ∙ Window Leaks
On a rainy day, the front window of the Fix-It Shop has begun leaking. Luis asks Big Bird to put something under the drops while he leaves to get some supplies. Big Bird finds a coffee mug, which he doesn't think is big enough. He gets a bigger glass bowl, which he still feels isn't sufficient. He finally finds a large washtub, which he thinks is just big enough. Luis returns and points out that the tub is too big for such a small leak. Big Bird grabs a hammer with the intention of making a bigger leak.
S10.E43 ∙ Buffy and family head back home
Buffy is taking Cody over to the Day Care Center while she packs up to head back home. Big Bird hears Maria is helping out there today and wants to help out as well. He starts by escorting Cody over to day care. Big Bird follows Maria around the day care center, assisting her by essentially repeating everything she says to the kids. He then gets wrapped up in playing with blocks. Cartoon-An orchestra conductor asks "May I have an A, please?" at which point a giant letter A falls from the sky. Film A man karate chops 5 boards.
S10.E44 ∙ Cookie Monster's broken cookie
Mr. Hooper has many deliveries to make, but he loaned all his empty boxes to Big Bird and Grover. Over at Big Bird's nest, the two have made a building from the boxes, but can't agree whether to call it "Big Bird's Barber Shop" or "Grover's Garage." When Mr. Hooper comes by to reclaim his boxes, the two now debate over who will be the one to help bring them over. A baby sees a "danger" sign, which points to several dangerous images.
S10.E45 ∙ Can't Come In
Ernie won't let Bert into the apartment. Bert thinks he might be sad, and then Bert thinks Ernie might be hiding something from Bert, which makes him mad and demand to be let in. He comes in, and Ernie has thrown him a surprise party. Guests at the party include Roosevelt Franklin, Herbert Birdsfoot, Prairie Dawn, Sherlock Hemlock, Grover, Guy Smiley, and a mailman. David sings "Street Fever" as he finds rhythms in doing ordinary tasks, such as sweeping and hammering, around the city.
S10.E46 ∙ Mr. Hooper celebrates Anniversary
The viewer surprises Grover, who is listening to the Sesame Street theme. Since the adults are all present, Grover decides to give them a special surprise. Cartoon- A woman displays a BUS STOP sign to a crowd. Artist: Irra Verbitsky. Muppets - An Anything Muppet brings his broken BUS (the word) to a garage for a mechanic to fix up.
S10.E47 ∙ Ernest Grouch Comes Back
Maria takes notice of Oscar's newly-beautified trash can, decorated with flowers, a clean picket fence and a welcome mat. She rings the calm-sounding doorbell, and a neatly-dressed Oscar politely answers. Oscar then explains that he's preparing for a visit from his brother Ernest. Oscar holds a grudge against Ernest for being the favorite kid in the family, so he plans to act nice and un-grouchy as a way of getting even with him. Cartoon- Two kids argue over a cat and a dog, who chase each other around the fence.
S10.E48 ∙ Counts for the Count
Olivia finds the Count waiting outside Oscar's trash can. The Count explains that Oscar invited some kids over and he's waiting to count them as they leave. Olivia doesn't think many kids could fit in the tiny can, but the Count wants to take advantage of the counting, no matter how little there may be. Five children then emerge from Oscar's can, to the Count's delight. Once the Count is gone, another guest appears to be exiting the can - Mr. Snuffleupagus.
S10.E49 ∙ Get going to Exercise
Mr. Hooper has a single container of strawberry yogurt at the store, but isn't sure how to get rid of it, knowing it's not a very popular item. He puts it on his specials board, thinking someone will take it off his hands. Gordon stops in and orders it, but soon, everyone on the block comes over and orders some too. Willy proposes they all go to the supermarket and get their yogurt there. Everyone piles out of the store, leaving behind the sole yogurt container. Mr. Hooper shrugs and eats it himself. Cartoon- Two circles demonstrate next to and away from.
S10.E50 ∙ Birthday Time
After watching the King Minus cartoon, Cookie Monster tells Big Bird how great it would be if everything he touched turned into cookies. He imagines a scenario where he holds this power, but he panics when he turns Susan and Bob into a pile of cookies. Big Bird and David rouse him back to reality where he begins to realize his imagination had run away with him - until Susan presents him with a plate of cookies where Big Bird had been standing.
S11.E1 ∙ Trip to Puerto Rico - Maria's birthday
As "Sesame Street" starts its eleventh season, Maria is setting out on a big trip to her native country of Puerto Rico for her twenty-first birthday, and taking Olivia with her. Unbeknownst to her, but not to Olivia, the rest of her friends have secretly followed them to Central America to join the celebration. During the day, they keep recruiting the people they meet to pose as them and make Maria think she's seeing things. They don't ultimately make their presence known until the end of the day, when the party begins. The show is brought to you to today by the letter A and the number 2. While all the excitement in Puerto Rico is going on, Kermit the Frog is doing a news report on the elves and the shoemaker, and Edith Ann of "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" tells Herry Monster about what makes her proud. Little Jerry and the Monotones perform their big hit "Telephone Rock", Grover watches The Amazing Mumford perform a subtraction trick with pineapples, and Simon Soundman has trouble communicating with the owner of a music store that he wants to buy a trumpet. There are some memorable bits on animation in this episode too, such as the pinball count, with vocals from the Pointer Sisters, and the classic Madrigal Alphabet.
S11.E2 ∙ Trip to Puerto Rico - Day 2
Our Sesame Street friends spend the day in Puerto Rico. Bob and Linda bike to the beach with the kids, Luis fixes a fountain, Olivia learns Spanish while shopping for food, and Big Bird learns about the coqui frog.
S11.E3 ∙ Day three in Puerto Rico
Oscar and Osvaldo are going to go "trashing," but because his push cart is "Grouch-powered," one of them must be responsible for pushing it. They argue over who will push and who will look out for trash, and eventually agree to take turns. Oscar has the sickening realization that they're cooperating and both agree to keep their yaps shut about it. Muppet lettuce, bread, cheese, butter, and ham argue on who an Anything Muppet girl should have for a snack. They all cooperate to make a sandwich.
S11.E4 ∙ Trip to Puerto Rico - Day 4
Oscar and Osvaldo float on a Grouch raft (still in their trashcans) toward the dock on a nearby island of the coast of Puerto Rico. The two crawl to the edge of the dock and are pleased to find some peace and quiet away from all their happy acquaintances. Suddenly, the whole gang shows up on a boat, arriving on the island for a picnic as Maria used to do in her youth. The Grouches groan and slide off the dock. A scientist adds legs, feet, then knees to his robot and tells it to walk, but it dances out of shot instead (as does the scientist).
S11.E5 ∙ A festival in Puerto Rico
Everyone is setting up for a festival in the town square today. Big Bird offers his services to Luis, who is installing some speakers. Luis suggests Big Bird keep others away while they set up the event. Big Bird calls out loudly for people to steer clear, but because he can't speak the language, he winds up attracting a crowd instead. In rhyme, a man points out animals who stole and/or ruined his clothing.
S11.E6 ∙ Trip to Puerto Rico - The return home
Today the cast leaves Puerto Rico and heads back to Sesame Street. They arrive home to freezing weather. Today's sponsors are the letters E and F and the number 7.
S11.E7 ∙ A freezing cold day on Sesame Street
Maria comes outside on a very cold day. Oscar enjoys cold weather like this because it means everyone stays inside and he can be left alone. Car / Film- A Scanimate/live-action hybrid segment in which an off-camera child and Luis name words that begin with H. Muppets- The Amazing Mumford waves his magic wand over a transparent glass cookie jar and makes the jar become full of cookies and then empty (over and over) as an anxious Cookie Monster watches. Maria comes outside on a very cold day. Oscar enjoys cold weather like this because it means everyone stays inside and he can be left alone.A gazelle runs fast across a plain. Music: Joe Raposo. Cartoon Jazz #8. Muppets- A greaser sings about his relationship that was almost ruined by a "One Way" sign.
S11.E8 ∙ Barkley has fleas
David can't find the key to open Hooper's Store and becomes very angry. He angrily tells Big Bird to leave him alone. Big Bird begins to cry, thinking David is angry at him. David calms him down and explains the situation. He then sings "I'm Not Angry at You." Afterwards, Big Bird shows David the key he found left in the Hooper's door last night. Cartoon A man slips on his daughter's skate, and she points out that it makes him feel angry. Muppets Ernie and Bert - Ernie wants Bert to pretend to be mad, but Bert says that he can't, because he has nothing to feel angry about. Ernie asks Bert to pretend that he borrowed Bert's paper clip collection, and lost his favorite paper clip. The thought makes Bert really mad. Bert gets tired out, and tells Ernie that he can't get mad anymore. Ernie makes a confession -- he really did lose Bert's favorite paper clip.
S11.E9 ∙ Preparing for a visit from Osvaldo
Monster in the dark (finding a light switch). Film - Fireworks Alphabet. Cartoon A red man tries to get apples from a tree by himself, while a yellow man builds a ladder. Celebrity- Whitman Mayo recites the alphabet. Cartoon- I for idea. Muppets- Ernie and Bert - Ernie decides to set up an apple-selling stand, and has everything he needs, leaving out the apples. Grover sings "I Stand Up Straight and Tall" while using some fast cutting camera trickery. Film George the Farmer demonstrates fast and slow by going back and forth on a fence, and in a rocking chair.
S11.E10 ∙ Osvaldo visits
Oscar pulls up to Sesame Street in the Sloppy Jalopy, with Osvaldo, el Gruñón in the back seat, here for a visit from Puerto Rico. Maria comments, "Ah, friendship," as the two Grouches bicker. Muppets- Biff sings "This Is My J." Cartoon- The 'J' Train with commentary by Daws Butler. Hard Head Henry Harris plays "Headball" at Roosevelt Franklin Stadium, where he must answer this question: where is bread made? Barkley has trouble with an itch on his right ear. Linda scratches it for him.
S11.E11 ∙ Nothing to do
Big Bird feels as though there's nothing to do today. David suggests he play "The Alphabet Game" by finding each letter of the alphabet in signs around the area. Big Bird and the viewer do just this, until they struggle finding a letter Z. Luckily, David has a bottle of seltzer on hand. Muppets Cheers: The Anything Muppets cheer for the letter K. (version #1). Cartoon- K for Kite. A film shows parts of a flower. Music: Vivaldi's Concerto for lute, 2 violins and continuo in D Major II - Largo.
S11.E12 ∙ Going Jogging
Oscar shows Slimey and his worm girlfriend Clammy how to do some disco dancing. David can't tell the two worms apart. Oscar claims that Slimey is long, while Clammy is short, but then the two shift their sizes. Oscar can still tell them apart another way - Slimey is a much better dancer than Clammy. Muppets - In the woods, a nature-loving baritone (Jim Henson) sings "Ah, For the Joys of the Countryside" about how much he loves the country, without noticing that his surroundings are being converted into a city.
S11.E13 ∙ Big Bird and Snuffy go camping
Oscar, dressed in a turban and armed with a pipe, calls out for people to see him and Slimey perform the Grouch Indian Worm trick. All they need is a shoelace, which Luis provides out of curiosity. As the trick begins, Oscar plays his pipe and the shoelace rises up, then goes stiff. Slimey climbs up the lace, which then vanishes from sight. Slimey re-appears from inside a nearby box, but Luis' shoelace is gone for good - "That, my friend, is the second trick, and it's on you!" Cartoon-Nancy the nanny goat nibbles her nails and notices noodles. Artist: Tee Collins.
S11.E14 ∙ Big Bird shares his nap with Barkley.
On the roof of 123 Sesame Street, Bob and Jessica see Alphabet Bates parachute down from his airplane. He draws onscreen the letter he was going to write in the sky - the letter O. When his plane circles back, he rises back into the skies. Cartoon- A song about a rolling O. Animation- by John and Faith Hubley. Ernie tries to count his balloons. The balloons are arranged in a circle, so he continues counting around the circle, and counts some of them twice. Grover has a solution -- he pops each of the balloons as he counts them.
S11.E15 ∙ Big Bird walks Barkley
Big Bird notices that his bean bag always drops straight to the ground, never going in any other direction when he lets go. He believes he's onto a scientific discovery and rushes over to Hooper's Store to share his knowledge. He demonstrates what he's just discovered using one of David's plates, which shatters on the ground. Cartoon- Pinball Number Count #5. Film A girl catches a lobster.
S11.E16 ∙ A Singy Kind of Song
Mr. Macintosh wheels his cart on the block and sings "A Singy Kind of Song." Cartoon- A boy imagines multiple uses for his broom. Muppets- Farley explains things one can do with their mind - he plans on going to the door, he imagines who's knocking at it, he remembers it's not his mother and he hopes there's not a scary monster at the door. Herry Monster surprises him by bursting through the door, frightening Farley away. Herry's sorry Farley ran away; he wanted to play.
S11.E17 ∙ David and the missing E
David has made a board to use outside Hooper's Store to advertise the specialty items each day. As he carries it to the store, the "E" in "HOOPER'S LUNCH" falls off, unbeknownst to David. Big Bird finds it and, not knowing the source of it, decides to play with the letter. Cartoon A man saws a letter E through the wall. Film - Two kids help an old Chinese man get his dragon kite in the air. A photographer tries to look for some animals quietly, but they all end up secretly following him.
S11.E18 ∙ Keep the Heat
David is on the ledge outside Bob's apartment above Hooper's Store. He's caulking the windows to keep in heat and keep out the rain. Maria wants to keep company with him upstairs, so he tosses down Bob's only set of keys...only they land on the store's awning instead. Luis has taken the Fix-It Shop's tallest ladder for a job, so Maria bats at the bottom of the awning with a broom, which only shifts the keys around. Big Bird comes by and assumes Maria is using the broom to tidy up the block. When he learns about the keys, he offers a simple solution - roll down the awning. Big Bird picks up the rescued keys and decides to keep David company while Maria keeps cleaning. Song- Joe Raposo sings "Don't You Know You're Beautiful?" over footage of a girl figure skating.
S11.E19 ∙ Ali Baba
Maria introduces Big Bird to a telescope, which amazes him. He aims it toward the park and can spot Mr. Snuffleupagus lying down for a nap. Maria peers through and thinks he's merely a pile of sand (since his face is hidden). Cartoon- Superman demonstrates the letter S and some of the words it stands for. Sesame Street News Flash: Kermit interviews Ali Baba, who can't seem to figure out the magic word starting with the letter S to open the door to the cave. When Kermit says goodbye to the viewers, he accidentally blurts out "open Sesame (Street News)," to which the rock opens and forty thieves come out, stealing Kermit's watch and all his clothes.
S11.E20 ∙ Scuba Diving
Bob and Big Bird prepare to make a bookcase together. Big Bird has brought some bandages for the job, citing how clumsy Bob can be. Bob denies this, then accidentally hammers his finger, twice. He manages to hit the nail successfully the next time, then drops the hammer on his foot. Cartoon- A hand makes an ocean landscape, then turns it into a bustling city, which surprises a scuba diver.
S11.E21 ∙ Big Bird learns the xylophone
Big Bird wants to show away from by putting distance between himself and Barkley, who would much rather be close to his feathered friend. Muppets- Salesman Harvey Kneeslapper asks Tony if he gets attacked by monsters and run over by crowds. Herry Monster attacks him and a crowd walks all over him, so the answer is yes. Harvey has a simple solution for Tony: AWAY FROM. The next time those things happen to Tony, he can get AWAY FROM them. Cartoon- A bee looks for a flower.
S11.E22 ∙ Maria sunbathes
Big Bird has some items set out - a bench, stool, chair and shopping cart - and asks the kids to find which one doesn't belong. The kids correctly guess the shopping cart. They each sit on the other items, while Big Bird takes the cart to go shopping at Hooper's Store. Cartoon- Can you think of words that rhyme with BALL? (voices of Bob Arbogast and Daws Butler). Muppets- Sherlock Hemlock tries to figure out why there is a mess outside. He speculates that the Twiddlebugs made a mess after a Twiddlebug dance.
S11.E23 ∙ Hard to Follow Commands
David has trouble getting Barkley to follow any of his commands. Linda has much better luck, though. Muppets Ernie and Bert; Ernie comes up with a way for him to remember to put his basketball away before he goes to sleep: he remembers with his mind, which is in his head; his head is round, and so is the basketball. His plan works the first time, but not when Bert wants to go to sleep. Cartoon- X in EXIT: Animals sing as they exit a building.
S11.E24 ∙ Big Bird goes to the doctor
Gordon witnesses Oscar's scientific creation - Charles, a grouch robot. The robot is able to tell Gordon to "get lost," then turn himself into a heap of trash by falling apart. Song- Joe Raposo sings "Frog Struggle Song." Muppets- Ernie and Bert - Ernie purchases a straw hat for Bert, and asks Cookie Monster which box the hat will go in. Three little men climb up the three flower stems. Film- Lemurs rest on tree branches. Music: Joe Raposo.
S11.E25 ∙ Welcoming back Buffy and family
Maria frets that because she's been so busy at the Fix-It Shop, she hasn't had time to prepare dinner for Buffy and family, who are coming in on a flight soon. Everyone agrees to help out by bringing different things. Big Bird volunteers to bring his pineapple upside-down cake and wonders where he can buy upside-down eggs, flour - Cartoon- A boy says he has a big surprise in his hand. Muppets Ernie and Bert - Ernie holds a hanky while Bert sneezes and Bert's nose comes off in Ernie's hand. Ernie teases Bert by putting his nose back in the wrong places.
S11.E26 ∙ Running Errands Today
Buffy leaves Cody in Gordon's care while she runs some errands. He and Cody head over to the yard to do some finger painting; Gordon tells Cody not to be too messy. After Gordon dips his fingers in the paint, a bug buzzes around and lands on parts of his head. He tries to bat it away, getting paint all over himself. Muppets Ernie and Bert - Ernie asks Bert to go play in the park with him. When Bert says no, Ernie wonders if he isn't feeling well and starts to examine him.
S11.E27 ∙ Show and Tell at Daycare
Big Bird makes an interesting discovery - when he stands up, his lap disappears. He asks Buffy why this is and before she can answer, he asks several more questions. Buffy slows him down so she can sing "Questions, Questions" with him. She then tells him he needs to ask one question at a time. He begins pondering what that question should be - Cartoon- P is for Pillow. Muppets Ernie and Bert- Ernie is wearing winter gear, and asks Bert to guess what is in his gloves and hat.
S11.E28 ∙ My Camera
Olivia takes some action shots of Barkley. Big Bird comes by with his own camera, wishing to be a photographer too someday. Olivia promises he can take some pictures of her when she's through, but Big Bird keeps talking and interrupting the process. Big Bird decides to give up this dream, claiming people would be constantly getting in his way. Cartoon- A photographer shows off his first picture of cows, his next picture of ducks, and his last picture of a pig.
S11.E29 ∙ I'm Hungry
David feels hungry and makes himself a nice, big sandwich. After he sets it out, Maria comes by and, not realizing it belongs to him, starts snacking on it. David starts making himself a bigger sandwich, which is similarly eaten by Bob. He finally prepares the biggest sandwich of all, when Luis comes in and tells him that Mrs. Williams needs some milk delivered for her baby. As David reluctantly heads out, Luis assures David that he'll finish the sandwich for him. Cartoon- A girl tries on big, bigger, and the biggest shoes. Artist: Bruce Cayard.
S11.E30 ∙ Street Fair
Oscar wants to know what all the commotion is outside. It turns out that Sesame Street is having a street fair and he's told there's nothing he can do to stop the festivities. Oscar starts to hope for some rain. Muppets Ernie and Bert- Ernie answers the telephone. Bert overhears the conversation, which involves a baseball game, a rainy day, and a gorilla stealing a bologna sandwich. When Bert asks who just called, Ernie says it was a wrong number. Cartoon- K is for kitten.
S11.E31 ∙ Heya Nokosis
At night, Grover thinks he hears noises in the dark. When he sees a shadow on the wall, he cowers under the covers - but the shadow turns out to be his Mommy. Cartoon L is for Lips. Film- Some kids observe a woman drawing pictures of a building, and eventually guess that she's an architect. David, Big Bird and the kids identify items used to keep dry with. Cartoon- A man jumps into a poster of Lake Lillian. Maria reads the "Legend of Lord Lester." Lord Lester and his wife, Lady Lulu, love the letter L so much, they send their loyal lackey Louie to fetch things that start with L. He returns with a multitude of items, becoming so exhausted, he quits and decides to live in a lighthouse.
S11.E32 ∙ Rooster Rooster
Cody becomes David's assistant at Hooper's Store, doing some simple tasks. Cartoon- A rooster finds a purpose in his life when he's given the job to wake everyone on a farm. Artist: Bruce Cayard. Muppets- Ernie wonders what it would be like if everyone was exactly the same, and sees four balls who can't discern each other. Ernie decides to help the balls recognize each other by dressing each of them.
S11.E33 ∙ I Feel Alone
Big Bird is feeling lonely today and asks some of the grown-ups to hang out, but they're all too busy. He heads back to his nest, as Buffy, David and Olivia all decide to spend some time with him after all. Big Bird appreciates their gesture, but wishes to be on his own as he finishes his drawing. Cartoon The Ringmaster displays 12 fluttering finches. Film - A boy visits the hospital to see his mother's new baby.
S11.E34 ∙ Double Dutch
Maria and Olivia join the kids as they watch some girls do some double dutch routines. The two even get in on the act. Cartoon- A man gets a letter C in the mail. Muppets Ernie and Bert- Ernie and Bert play tricks on each other in order to sit in the TV chair, until they realize they both fit in it. Herry tricks Ernie and Bert into leaving their chair so that he can sit in it. Ernie and Bert decide that if the chair can hold two, it can hold three as well, so they cram their way into the chair with Herry. When they realize that they're watching something only Bert would enjoy, they leave Bert alone.
S11.E35 ∙ Big Bird gets Snuffy a watch
Big Bird and Olivia wait in a long line at Hooper's Store. Big Bird imagines different ways to get served first: he could force his way in, or he could trick the others into going home, or throw a tantrum - but he's just not that kind of bird. When Big Bird finally gets to the front of the line, Mr. Hooper asks what he wants - but he forgets. Cartoon and Film- A cartoon man climbs a live-action boy.
S11.E36 ∙ Big Bird's sleepover with Cody
Bob and Luis put together two halves of a painting of a train tunnel. When they fit the parts together, a train goes through the tunnel and zooms to take up the entire screen, frightening Bob and Luis so much, they take down the tunnel again. Animation- Lollipop and feathers - what goes where? Cartoon- Speech Balloon: C for cat (imposter). Sheldon and Cody brush their teeth after lunch.
S11.E37 ∙ Forgot My Favorite Book
Maria can't remember where she put the book she borrowed from the library. After retracing her steps in her memory, she realizes it's been in her bag all along. Cartoon R is for Rooster, and Robber, and Rake - Artist: Fred Calvert. Film Letter R hoist. Music: Joe Raposo. Bert is preparing to give his nephew Brad a bath, but Ernie chastises him for not providing any bath toys. He brings so many toys that Bert feels there is no longer room for Brad. So as not to waste the water, Ernie hops into the tub.
S11.E38 ∙ Spring Mess-up
Oscar is in the midst of his annual "Spring mess-up." He overhears Buffy talking with Susan about how messy Cody can be at home, so he brings Cody into the can to help out. However, Susan and Buffy don't notice this and wonder where Cody has gone. Film - Two kids help an old Chinese man get his dragon kite in the air.
S11.E39 ∙ We've Got to Dust
Big Bird and Cody visit Hooper's Store, where David is dusting the shelfs. He's saved the hardest parts for last - the top and bottom shelves, which aren't easy to reach for someone his size. Big Bird offers to help and thinks he should take the bottom shelf, while Cody takes the top one. He realizes this won't work and they switch. David rewards them with some beverages. Muppets- Roosevelt Franklin spells his name.
S11.E40 ∙ Quite Guy
Capital I, he's quite a guy. Bert can't go on a trip with Ernie because his hand has purple paint on it. Ernie puts a mitten on Bert's hand to cover it, but Bert still won't go because he looks silly wearing one mitten. So Ernie completes the outfit with another mitten, a hat, a scarf, and a sled. Ernie then reveals that they are going to the beach. A boy passes by various signs before reaching the SALIDA. Big Bird narrates as Linda strolls down the block. He blocks out the various sounds she encounters so the viewers can understand what it's like to be deaf. Big Bird notes that despite being deaf, Linda can still do everything a normal person does, including paying a visit to a nice, feathered friend.
S11.E41 ∙ We don't have to Argue
Big Bird attaches signs reading "Front" and "Back" to Mr. Snuffleupagus' front and back to help him remember which is which. However, he's unable to see either sign. Big Bird notes that he may not be able to read them, but others will. Cartoon Two men compete to be in front. Muppets - Super Grover: Little Joanie Jenkins can't figure out how to get into her new school. As Super Grover blunders through many solutions, Joanie realizes she can use the door marked "IN" to get inside.
S11.E42 ∙ The 'W'
Maria, Luis, and David set up the arbor for Olivia's surprise birthday party. They run home to change and wrap gifts, while Count von Count volunteers to hang around and put the candles on her cake. When Olivia arrives, she's taken aback by the cake, which has 126 candles on it. Maria asks why the Count put that many candles on the cake, and he replies that was as many as he could before he ran out. Cartoon Gloria talks about 'W'
S11.E43 ∙ Pleasantries
Oscar can't stand hearing Maria, David and Bob exchange pleasantries near his trash can. David remarks that Oscar wouldn't be happy unless the whole world was full of Grouches like him. Oscar pictures them all in separate trash cans, all acting equally rotten to each other. Oscar comes to realize that if everyone is as grouchy as he is, then he won't have anyone to be truly grouchy toward. Cartoon- Various renderings of the word DANGER. Artists: The Hubleys.
S11.E44 ∙ Olivia's darkroom
Gordon goes down to the basement laundry room of 123 Sesame Street. He thinks Olivia has come to help him, but she's just on her way downtown to develop some photos. Gordon thinks she needs a darkroom closer to home and points out how the basement would make for an ideal space. Cartoon- What if an anteater had the features of a giraffe? Artist: Cliff Roberts. Muppets- Cookie Monster and Ernie: Ernie and Cookie Monster discuss hope. Ernie has something in a brown paper bag, and asks Cookie Monster what he hopes it is. Cookie Monster hopes that it is a cookie. It turns out that Ernie has ten cookies in the bag.
S11.E45 ∙ Hide and seek with Snuffy
Biff and Sully get some work done on the block, but feel thirsty. Maria, who is waiting for an important piece of mail to come, suggests they go to Hooper's Store for lemonade. Biff asserts that they can't leave their equipment unsupervised. Biff tries figuring out a solution as to who can stay and watch the tools and wait for the mail. While he does this, the mailperson comes by and gives Maria her mail. Maria must now go open the Fix-It Shop and suggests they ask Susan to help. Susan is also waiting for an important package and starts flip-flopping on a solution.
S11.E46 ∙ Snuffy sleeps in the garage
Maria walks in on Big Bird as he prepares dinner for Mr. Snuffleupagus, who will be spending the night. He recommends Maria stop by to visit, claiming Snuffy believes she is the one who is imaginary. Cartoon- A vaudeville act of two SAME people (voiced by Daws Butler and Bob Arbogast) ends when one of them falls off the stage. Song- "Llama at Dentist"
S11.E47 ∙ Slimey Performs
The cast congregates around Oscar's trash can, where Slimey will be performing in concert. Oscar sets out his sheet music and Slimey plays "My Country 'Tis of Thee" on a series of horns. However, he only plays the first few notes of the song, as the other part is on the next page - being a worm, he's unable to flip them. Cartoon Find the camouflaged parrot. Voice: Paul Dooley. Muppets- Bert says his favorite number is Six.
S11.E48 ∙ Oscar's Grouch formula
Bert tells Ernie not to eat cookies in bed, because he might get crumbs in the bed. Ernie decides to eat cookies in Bert's bed instead. Cartoon- Y for yawn. Film - A gazelle runs fast across a plain. Music: Joe Raposo. Maria, Linda and the kids play a game where they act out different actions for the others to guess. Cartoon The Typewriter: Y for Yo-Yo.
S11.E49 ∙ C-3PO and R2-D2 visit Sesame Street, part 1
Big Bird sees a flying saucer land in the yard behind the courtyard, and two metal men getting out. The adults just think it's his imagination, but are soon shocked when two droids from Star Wars (C-3PO and R2-D2) quickly shuffle (and roll) by. Cartoon- Different ways to use a string Artist: Paul Fierlinger. Film- A boy imagines seeing everything in slow-motion. Music: Joe Raposo.
S11.E50 ∙ Barkley gets Sick
Consonant Sound Limerick: D-Dog. Artist: Jeff Hale. Things you can carry. Music: Joe Raposo. Buffy sings "I'm Gonna Be a Country Girl." After watching the Jazz #8 cartoon, Ernie gets Bert to play a game with him, in which he says, "I one the sandbox," and Bert says, "I two the sandbox," and so on until Bert gets to "I eight the sandbox." "You ate the sandbox? How'd it taste?" Ernie asks. Song- "Rockabye Baby" is sung to a sleepy koala.
S12.E1 ∙ Big Bird Goes to School
Big Bird goes to school with Kathy for Visitors Day. Hilarity and learning ensue.
S12.E2 ∙ Visit From Cowboy X
Today, two new people visit the street: the Count's fifth cousin, Countess von Dahling, who makes it rain whenever she counts, and Cowboy X, now in Muppet form, who learns that X is actually a letter of the "al-fee-bet".
S12.E3 ∙ Telly and Max have a problem
Ringmaster Big Bird presents his acts to a crowd of Olivia, Mr. Hooper and Luis. Daredevils Frankie, James and David walk across the tightrope without using a net (though he urges the crowd to imagine it's actually up in the air). Barkley the Wonder Dog is next, but he doesn't seem to get the idea. Big Bird rallies the kids on the other side of the rope and call him over, thus making it look like he's crossing the rope.
S12.E4 ∙ Have a Nice Day
Bob sings "Have a Nice Day." The Two-Headed Monster shares a bathtub and help each other get clean. They are discouraged when they are finished and drain the tub, but find joy in drying. A man jumps up and down on a trampoline. Artist: Tom Gabbay.
S12.E5 ∙ Linda Returns from Japan
Linda is back from a trip to Japan with the National Theatre of the Deaf and she tells her friends all about her experience.
S12.E6 ∙ P. T. Bunkum looks for an act
Big Bird asks Maria, Luis, Gordon and Olivia to hold some random items as he fetches others. Maria figures out that all the items are circus-related. Big Bird explains that P. T. Bunkum, of the Bunkum and Ballyhoo Circus, is in town. A roof finds its way to the top of a house.
S12.E7 ∙ You Are What you Eat
Oscar wonders what he should have for lunch, but ultimately thinks it doesn't matter what he eats. This prompts Gilbert and Sullivan to explain the importance of a healthy diet with a street-wide song about foods ("You Are What You Eat"). Violet climbs a vine with V words.
S12.E8 ∙ Poco Surprise
Luis welcomes the viewer as he opens the Fix-It Shop for the day. Poco Loco already knows the topics for today - the letters Y and W and "surprise," though he's not sure what the latter means. Luis gives an explanation and soon, Poco starts surprising him.
S12.E9 ∙ Gordon and Susan pretend to have tea with Snuffy
Gordon and Susan make their way to Big Bird's nest for a pretend tea party and assume Big Bird's imaginary friend, Mr. Snuffleupagus, will be there too. At the party, they address the empty seat as Snuffy and pretend to give him some tea, though Big Bird is left wondering who they're talking to.
S12.E10 ∙ Deena sleeps over at Maria's
Deena is spending the night with Maria- and boy does Maria have her work cut out for her!
S12.E11 ∙ Radio and Umbrella
Ernie is planning to go to the library, when he hears on the radio that it might rain. So he gets out his umbrella, and puts on his raincoat, rain hat, and galoshes. Then, in case it floods, he takes a bag of groceries and a life preserver. Finally, he makes Bert go to the library with him, so he won't be stranded in the flood without him.
S12.E12 ∙ We're Closed
Mr. Hooper welcomes the viewer, and is about to explain the word "closed" when Big Bird interrupts him. Big Bird assumes Mr. Hooper is going to talk about the letter L, the alphabet, and rectangles, all of which have to do with the sign -- but Big Bird can't see the word "closed" until Mr. Hooper points it out.
S12.E13 ∙ Deena Plays Garden/Oscar's Toaster
Telly is worried that the rain will never stop. Olivia explains to him why we need rain. The rain stops, and then Telly worries that it won't rain again. Melvin the Moving Man. Billy Jo Jive and Sunset help out Wrong Way Willie, a kid who gets many things wrong (such as wearing a football outfit on the way to play basketball).
S12.E14 ∙ Big Bird wants to fly
Big Bird is upset about being unable to fly. Poco Loco suggests he could flap his wings, but that doesn't work. They look up in the sky at an airplane, and Big Bird suddenly gets inspired and runs off. A boy needs a letter U to complete the word UP.
S12.E15 ∙ Rooftop picnic
Big Bird joins his friends for a picnic up on the roof. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters O and Q and by the number 5.
S12.E16 ∙ Alphabet Imagination
Big Bird can't stand the mess his nest area is. Susan suggests he throw out items he no longer needs, but Big Bird has a reason for keeping everything. "Alphabet Imagination": A female voice quickly recites the alphabet followed by a male voice narrating each letter in a series of psychedelic vignettes.
S12.E17 ∙ Get the Clues
Susan and Mr. Hooper discuss how it's Big Bird's turn to feed Barkley; they hope he doesn't forget. Over at his nest, Big Bird feels as though he's forgotten something. He looks around and sees some clues - a bone, a dog food bag, a bowl and some biscuits. When Susan arrives with Barkley, Big Bird believes he has the items to discuss the letter B. He also notices Barkley looks hungry and suggests someone should feed him.
S12.E18 ∙ Telly and the Bus Stop sign
Telly Monster reads the BUS STOP sign and Gordon explains its purpose. Telly notices buses passing right by without stopping. He frantically waves and yells to get the next incoming bus to stop. The driver is not amused that Telly isn't going to board. Telly vows to stay put and ensure all the other buses stop at the sign.
S12.E19 ∙ Tricks are for Kids
Oscar lets the viewer in on a trick he's about to pull on Olivia - he has an ordinary pitcher of regular grape juice, but the glass he has is full of holes. Olivia suspects something is up and correctly discovers the glass is rigged. Maria comes by and sips from it, getting juice all over her; she blames Olivia.
S12.E20 ∙ Introducing Ferlinghetti Donizetti
Bob meets Ferlinghetti Donizetti, a hep cat who rhymes everything in their conversation.The Typewriter: N for Nose. Grover watches as Ernie loads various things into a machine that start with M and N. The machine then displays the letter it begins with. Since Grover is a monster, he decides to go in the machine, causing a mess.
S12.E21 ∙ Barkley meets a cat
Oscar the Grouch greets the viewer very early in the morning and explains that it's his favorite time of day because no one else is awake yet to ask him to play games or sing songs. He revels in the sound of a passing garbage truck, but cringes at the tweets of birds waking up - which makes him grouchy. When Big Bird wakes up in his nest and states how beautiful the morning is, Oscar retreats to the depths of his trash can.
S12.E22 ∙ Oscar's elevator
Ernie won't stop saying how thirsty he is, no matter how many glasses of water Bert brings him. Even after he's finished, he still won't stop saying "Boy, was I thirsty." Oscar has built an elevator in his trash can to take him up and down. Olivia notes that it moves very slowly. Oscar sets it to fast, sending him flying up out of the can.
S12.E23 ∙ Sleeping Beauty
Deena wants to play with Barkley, who is currently resting. She wakes him up and assumes his growling means he's pretending to be a ferocious lion. Gordon tells Deena that she should leave Barkley be while he tries to sleep. She plays with the sleeping dog anyhow, making him "Sleeping Beauty" as she blows kisses to try and wake him up.
S12.E24 ∙ Barbershop Sesame Street Quartet
Oscar asks Susan why he's not feeling so well, especially in his stomach. She learns he hasn't eaten anything all day and recommends having a meal. Oscar thinks about having sardines with chocolate sauce and now Susan is the one with the sick feeling in her stomach.
S12.E25 ∙ A gift for Granny Bird
Today is Granny Bird's birthday and Big Bird has a gift for her. He asks Gordon to help wrap it, until it's revealed the gift is a live goldfish. Gordon tells Big Bird he can't put this in the mail, so Big Bird gives him the fish as a birthday gift and dashes off to find something else for Granny Bird.
S12.E26 ∙ Big Bird watches Mr. Macintosh's cart
Mr. Macintosh has to go downtown, but needs someone to look after his produce cart. Big Bird volunteers, although he has no idea what he's supposed to do. A man gets a letter C in the mail. Fish swim around. Music: Joe Raposo. An Anything Muppet boy and girl have a conversation using the letters of the alphabet.
S12.E27 ∙ Telly plans for a walk
Maria gets impatient as Telly comes back, now with a muffler and earmuffs (with some snow gear for Maria as well). He also brings a first-aid kit in case one of them trips and scrapes their knee. Maria asserts today is a nice, sunny day, prompting Telly to run off again.
S12.E28 ∙ Small Ears
A princess claims that the man she intends to marry has small ears, bulgy eyes, and a funny voice, wears a hat and coat, and is a frog. Kermit the Frog is the only one who fits that description, so she kisses him and, in a puff of smoke, she turns into a frog. Kermit invites her to "the hop", and she accepts.
S12.E29 ∙ Countess Dahling
Countess Dahling von Dahling arrives on Sesame Street with Masha, her dog. Gordon is reluctant to let her count him and the kids, citing the rain that always occurs when she finishes. The Countess assures him she will immediately put a stop to it by counting backwards. She counts the five people in the yard, then counts backwards to stop the rain. As she prepares to go, she counts their goodbyes, leaving them stuck in a downpour.
S12.E30 ∙ Elmo learns Spanish
At the Fix-It Shop, Luis shows Elmo the word "casa" which is Spanish for "house". Elmo mumbles his acknowledgement which turns into a questioning mumble. Luis assumes he's asking to learn how to write it, so he spells the word out on a piece of paper. Elmo mumbles quizzically again, so Luis explains that he just has to practice writing it over and over again. Elmo mumbles his understanding; Luis says that should keep him busy for a while.
S12.E31 ∙ Slump Day
Susan greets Big Bird walking down Sesame Street in a slump because he wanted to talk to Luis's grandmother on the phone in New Mexico, but he couldn't think of anything to say. He's told that he was just shy, and she sings to him "Everyone Feels a Little Shy Sometimes".
S12.E32 ∙ Big Bird the night watchman
Oscar recites a tone poem to Luis and Olivia, "Ode to the City." The poem describes the various noises he enjoys, which are audible to the grown-ups and drive them away. I - ice cream. The kids form a capital I. Capital I, he's quite a guy. A scuba diver swims away from.
S12.E33 ∙ Olivia tries to take a cab
Mr. Hooper gives Olivia four dollars to take a cab so he doesn't have to carry a heavy crate, despite her claiming she only needs to go two blocks. She calls for a taxi anyhow and Oscar pulls up in the Sloppy Jalopy. Olivia really doesn't want a taxi now, but Oscar promises to bump off on the cost of the ride. He allows a cheaper and cheaper ride until the ride costs zero dollars at all. Olivia hops in, but the car stalls and falls apart. "You get what you pay for," says Oscar.
S12.E34 ∙ Telly thinks the night will never end
Telly Monster's latest worry is that it will stay dark forever and the sun won't rise again. Gordon acknowledges how silly this is, but Big Bird easily falls for the paranoia. Y for Yak Artist: Jeff Hale. He, She and It.
S12.E35 ∙ Into the Can
Linda acts out different emotions for Bob and the kids to guess. Oscar wants them to scram, but this makes Linda angry and she furiously signs at him, driving him into the can. "Boy, what a Grouch," remarks Oscar. Vitamins give vim, vigor and vitality to a droopy V. John Hubley.
S12.E37 ∙ Plants on the Rooftop
Olivia makes her way to the roof of 123 Sesame Street, which is full of various plants. She hears Big Bird, but can't see him. She hears him talking to somebody and assumes it's actually Mr. Snuffleupagus. Instead, he's talking to a palm tree to help it grow. A red man tries to get apples from a tree by himself, while a yellow man builds a ladder.
S12.E38 ∙ An evening with Howlie the Owl
Ernie asks Bert to keep an eye on his pyramid of blocks. The Count walks by, and counts the blocks, moving them out of the pyramid shape. Then he counts them again, putting them back into the pyramid. Bert yells at the Count for moving Ernie's blocks, so the Count counts the blocks again, taking the pyramid apart.
S12.E39 ∙ Castle of Blocks
Telly Monster is building a castle of blocks in the arbor, but he's afraid to put the last one on for fear that it will fall. Gordon approaches and asks if he can help, and together they sing "Lending a Helping Hand." Two hippie kids wonder how to make their droopy plant grow.
S12.E40 ∙ Bob thinks he's been burgled
Bob returns from his concert tour and Big Bird reports he did a good job watching his apartment while Bob was gone, with some help from Mr. Snuffleupagus. They arrive at Bob's place to find everything is missing. Big Bird explains that he and Snuffy got bored while watching the stuff, so they brought it all to Snuffy's cave while they played there. Bob is instead convinced somebody broke in and stole everything. He resolves to call the police, despite Big Bird's protests.
S12.E41 ∙ Gordon's exercycle
Oscar calls over Gordon, Susan and the kids to judge his "Oscar the Grouch Look-a-Like Contest." Three Grouches, including Osvaldo, el Gruñón, are assembled and they compare how they look to Oscar. Osvaldo resembles Oscar the most, so the judges suggest he be the winner. Oscar, however, assumes the role as entry #4 and declares himself the winner, since no one looks more like him than himself. The adults and kids all leave, while the Grouches propose doing the trick again next week.
S12.E42 ∙ Photo Album
Big Bird and the kids jump rope in front of Hooper's Store, but Mr. Hooper tells them they're blocking the way for potential customers. They crowd into the hallway next door to jump rope there, but Maria points out they're in the way of people who need to get inside. They move into the Fix-It Shop, where Luis also tells them it's no place for jump roping. Big Bird can't think of anywhere else they can go, especially because it's going to rain soon. Luis recalls when he was a kid, they had a clubhouse to play in. Big Bird declares he and the kids will make one too.
S12.E43 ∙ Big Bird and friends make a clubhouse
Big Bird and the kids jump rope in front of Hooper's Store, but Mr. Hooper tells them they're blocking the way for potential customers. They crowd into the hallway next door to jump rope there, but Maria points out they're in the way of people who need to get inside. They move into the Fix-It Shop, where Luis also tells them it's no place for jump roping. Big Bird can't think of anywhere else they can go, especially because it's going to rain soon. Luis recalls when he was a kid, they had a clubhouse to play in. Big Bird declares he and the kids will make one too.
S12.E44 ∙ Bob burns his hand
Big Bird sees Grandma Grace putting a young girl's hair in cornrows. He learns about how it's a concept been passed down through history and even wants his feathers cornrowed as well. 4 people, 4 wheels, 4 doors, and 4 windows make a carpool.
S12.E45 ∙ Five fantastic floating fools
Kermit tests two blindfolded monsters and asks them which number they're feeling. Herry Monster minus his blindfold describes how he knew the number was a five and in the process breaks the five into pieces. Cookie Monster attempts to feel the number and Kermit tells him that he can't since its broken. Cookie Monster devours the pieces and tells Kermit it tastes like a five. Five fantastic floating fools fall from the big blue blimp.
S12.E46 ∙ Gordon and Susan attend a Grouch movie
Oscar has entered Slimey in a "Special Pet" contest and asks Susan to talk with the judge when he arrives, since Oscar isn't one for pleasantries. The Muppet judge, however, finds Slimey isn't all that special when compared to other animals, even after Susan pleads his case. Oscar appears from his can to give the judge a piece of his mind. The judge thinks Oscar is a pet, and a very loud, disagreeable one at that. He awards Oscar the blue ribbon instead.
S12.E47 ∙ Today's Number
Telly Monster is supposed to introduce today's number, but has forgotten what it is. Big Bird brings in his "Number of the Day Machine" to help, but Telly is certain he'll break it somehow. They start counting up and once they reach 6, the machine does its usual fanfare. Big Bird celebrates, while Telly takes this to mean the machine's coming apart.
S12.E48 ∙ Ask Oscar
In the premiere edition of Ask Oscar, Telly Monster reads a letter from Yucchina Blechman of Sandusty, Ohio, who wishes to know about on and in. Oscar thinks Telly should help with the demonstration. He produces a box, which he puts on his head, then has Telly put his head in the box. He repeats this using a bucket, to Telly's chagrin. Telly wishes to switch roles in the proceedings. Oscar puts some ripped-up newspaper in a box, then throws the pieces on Telly.
S12.E49 ∙ Overnight in Mr. Snuffleupagus's cave
Big Bird has purchased a cabbage from Hooper's Store and drags his wagon of things to meet Mr. Snuffleupagus at Snuffle Cavern. He shows David and Maria the things he'll bring, including a muffler (to keep warm in the drafty cave), Radar, and a large set of directions to Snuffy's place. Two lines intersect at the middle of the screen and have an argument; they cooperate by making a cross.
S12.E50 ∙ Visitors from another Planet
Oscar intrudes on today's day care activities, where the kids sculpt with clay. Bob observes what everyone has made. Oscar shows him the various things he made, which are all just flattened objects. Three balls try to match three holes. A boy puts a red and green monster together using a diagram.
S12.E51 ∙ Sorry I can't hear you
Mr. Snuffleupagus sees Linda sitting out in the yard and decides to go speak to her. Since she's facing away from him, he receives no response when he tries making conversation. He fears that she doesn't like him, but Big Bird clarifies that she couldn't hear him. Big Bird goes over and makes contact with some basic signs to demonstrate, but Snuffy runs off to learn sign language before Linda can see him.
S13.E1 ∙ Birdwatchers watch Big Bird
Birdwatchers Madeline and Cedric look for Big Bird; Grover teaches campers at Camp Wannagohoma about trees.
S13.E2 ∙ Meet Aristotle
Oscar, aided by his cameraman Frankie, hosts "Grouch Breakfast on the Air" at Hooper's Store. His surprise guest is Mr. Hooper, in that it is a surprise to him that he is a guest on the show. Oscar helps remind Mr. Hooper to do various things to prepare breakfast, causing each item to be ruined, making it the perfect Grouch breakfast. I hab a cauld ib by dose. Artist: Bruce Cayard.
S13.E3 ∙ Q for Quiet
Bob happens into today's Grouchketeer meeting, where Oscar teaches the members about loud and soft. At first, they bang pots and pans loudly, then not at all, providing enough quiet for Oscar to loudly tell Bob to scram. Q for Quiet and Artist: John Korty.
S13.E4 ∙ Making music with Honkers and a Dinger
Forgetful Jones and Buster the Horse appear set up to paint, only Forgetful has forgotten what they're trying to do. Maria sorts through the clues to help him remember. A rooster finds a purpose in his life when he's given the job to wake everyone on a farm. Bruce Cayard. Five dancers disappear one by one, until there are none left.
S13.E5 ∙ Grundgetta's birthday
Oscar has the feeling that today is a special day, but can't remember the occasion. Grundgetta coyly gives him some clues, but he never catches on that today is her birthday. She explodes and leaves, as Oscar recognizes the trouble he's in. 1-10, 10-1 count with stripes. I-Ink (angry bird).
S13.E6 ∙ Mr. Mac
Mr. Macintosh needs someone to watch his fruit stand while he runs to the post office. Big Bird volunteers, then suddenly finds he needs to use the restroom. He assigns various others to take his place, but replaces them when he imagines potential problems they might run into. Eventually, Mr. Mac returns and Big Bird asks him to watch the stand while he's gone.
S13.E7 ∙ Telly prepares for hail
Big Bird invites the viewer to listen to the sounds of Sesame Street, which he controls the volume of by gesturing as if he's turning a volume knob. A rabbit crosses the STREET, and almost gets run over. Artist: Cathryn Aison. Ernie is sad, because it's raining and he can't play baseball. Bert encourages him to imagine that he's playing instead.
S13.E8 ∙ Mumford produces shapes
Frankie assists the Amazing Mumford in his latest show, where he identifies the shapes that Mumford pulls from his hat. Things say that other things are small, but then something comes along that's bigger, or smaller, or whatever. The Ringmaster presents 9 elephants. Artist: Jeff Hale.
S13.E9 ∙ Herry moves the mailbox
It's late at night and Bert isn't home yet. Ernie worries that he may have been abducted by monsters and is being forced to party with them - maybe even having fun. When Bert gets home, Ernie shares his stream of emotions he felt when he'd imagined something had happened to Bert: fear, sadness and anger. Bert assures him that he was fine -- he never has fun.
S13.E10 ∙ Big Bird and Snuffy hunt for treasure
Big Bird shows Gordon and Olivia a treasure map found in Mr. Snuffleupagus' cave, which the two will use to find some treasure. The grown-ups laugh it off and Big Bird vows to bring some treasure back as proof. Luis sings "Three of These Kids" -- three kids are playing basketball, and one is playing baseball.
S13.E11 ∙ Oscar takes temporary residence at David's
A mason, Mr. Jenkins (Ted Ross), does some work surrounding the front doors of 123 Sesame Street. A sawhorse barricade blocks the area, marked with a "DANGER" sign. Telly reads the sign and learns about the construction from David. Oscar happens to be in the middle of the work and it's recommended he move his can temporarily. Oscar refuses to move, but drops his attitude when he's promised he can go "anywhere at all." He asks everyone to leave while he prepares to move.
S13.E12 ∙ Crack of Dawn
Mr. Snuffleupagus arrives on Sesame Street at the crack of dawn, hoping to be seen as others wake up. It's so early that he falls back to sleep, resting against the wall under the fire escape. David, Maria and Luis go by in a rush and don't even notice Snuffy behind them. Big Bird comes outside and learns from the viewer that Snuffy is around. Big Bird wakes up Snuffy, who finds that he may not have been seen by the adults, but he has been seen by Big Bird and the viewer (making his plan successful).
S13.E13 ∙ 10 Commandments of Health
Telly introduces another episode of "Shape Up with Slimey," an exercise program. Slimey leads the kids in various exercises, until Oscar tells them to keep down the noise. Muppets- "The Ten Commandments of Health". Joe Raposo asks the musical question, "Which Comes First, the Chicken or the Egg?"
S13.E14 ∙ Granny Bird's surprise visit
Maria works on a bookcase at the Fix-It Shop, when she's approached by Granny Bird, who is paying a surprise visit to her grandson. She has special gifts for everyone and gives Maria an apple. Maria leads Granny Bird to Big Bird's nest and introduces her to some of the kids, Olivia and Mr. Hooper (whose name she also gets wrong).
S13.E15 ∙ Peligro, el perro
Susan greets Big Bird walking down Sesame Street in a slump because he wanted to talk to Luis's grandmother on the phone in New Mexico, but he couldn't think of anything to say. He's told that he was just shy, and she sings to him "Everyone Feels a Little Shy Sometimes".
S13.E16 ∙ Photography the Grouch way
Ferlinghetti Donizetti strolls into Hooper's Store and instead of making a straight order, he says various words and has David find a food to rhyme with them. None of the items please Ferlinghetti, who concludes that he's "filled up on rhyme" and no longer hungry. Alphabet Chat: Mr. Chatterly tries to discuss the letter R, but everything goes awry.
S13.E17 ∙ Telly and the fire bell
Big Bird finds Telly, Olivia, Maria and Gordon congregated out in the yard. Telly has gotten a fire bell to warn people of fires, but now thinks it's a silly and useless idea. The grown-ups try convincing him that it's useful and plan to do a fire drill, instructing Telly to ring the bell at an unexpected moment. Big Bird goes back to his nest and listens for the bell, mistaking other sounds for it instead.
S13.E18 ∙ Meet Samantha the Eel
As Gordon fixes the leaky faucet attached to the garage, Telly ponders what it would be like in a world without water. Just as Gordon finishes the job, a downpour begins. Maria comes by to get Telly out of the rain, and he begins calling for various things to collect the water in, knowing how important it is to save it.
S13.E19 ∙ Telly asks a question
Poco Loco sits in the tree outside the Fix-It Shop, perfectly able to imitate Luis' voice and everything he says. Luis muses out loud about the salad he intends to order from Hooper's Store right after he puts some things away in the store. Poco flies off to the store and places the order in Luis' voice to David, who is facing the other way and doesn't see who is actually speaking.
S13.E20 ∙ Ask Oscar about love
Oscar still doesn't want to answer today's letter, until he learns it's from Grundgetta. The letter asks: "If a certain grouch loved another grouch, how would that grouch show the love for the other grouch?" Telly thinks of nice, pleasant ideas, but Oscar explains how Grouches show affection with a song - "Love in the Junkyard." Afterwards, Oscar decides to head off to the junkyard, while Telly muses about the two Grouches getting married.
S13.E21 ∙ Helping Bird
Donning a cape, Big Bird declares himself "Helping Bird," the bird who helps those in need. Nobody seems to need his help until he sees Gordon has twisted his ankle while jogging. Helping Bird insists on aiding him, so he tries finding a walking stick. When he can't find an appropriately-sized one, he allows Gordon to lean on him as they go down the block. Maria sees this and recalls twisting her ankle and having no one to aid her. Gordon tells Helping Bird he feels fine now, so the bird takes Maria under his wing in case she twists her ankle soon.
S13.E22 ∙ Crossing Guard
Grandma Grace is the new crossing guard in the area. Big Bird wishes to be one too and has even made up his own pretend street to practice on. Grace walks through her job with Big Bird, who then ropes Olivia into practicing with him. Capital I, he's quite a guy.
S13.E23 ∙ David's niece, Akim, debuts
Luis checks out Dr. Nobel Price's latest discovery - a creature he's dubbed "the beady-eyed oinky oink." Dr. Price learns that not only is it actually a pig, but the animal happens to be Oscar's pet pig, Spot. Oscar collects his pig and Dr. Price shifts gears to a new animal he's discovered - the tail-wagging arf-arf.
S13.E24 ∙ Oscar contracts the grouch flu
Telly can't believe his ears when he hears Oscar saying nice things. Oscar thinks he may be sick and contacts Dr. Kvetch. The doctor rushes over and finds that Oscar has the grouch flu, which will make him say and do nice things for a day or so. He recommends Oscar stay in his can and drink plenty of sardine and orange juice.
S13.E25 ∙ Grouch Goes to 2
On an exceptionally sunny day, Dr. Nobel Price presents his latest creation - shady shades, which are very much like Olivia's sunglasses. Grover demonstrates the number 2: Part 1. Counting to 2 is not very exciting. Billy Jo Jive and Smart Susie Sunset solve the case of the midnight voices. Artist: Ray Favata. Grover demonstrates the number 2: Part 2 Nobody's favorite number is 2.
S13.E26 ∙ Measure the Ruler
Big Bird watches as the kids make themselves as small as they can, while Bob measures them with a ruler. Big Bird is able to shorten himself to about three feet, which Bob finds quite an accomplishment for a bird his size, though Big Bird thinks he isn't all that small. Bob takes the kids for a drink at Hooper's Store, when Mr. Snuffleupagus shows up to see Big Bird practicing being smaller. Snuffy considers Big Bird very small to him and they measure how small Snuffy can get.
S13.E27 ∙ Slimey into Outer Space
A rainstorm begins as Slimey prepares to be launched into outer space. Maria watches as Telly, filling the "Mission Decontrol" position, attempts a countdown, but counts forwards instead of backwards. Maria and the viewer help him properly countdown to the launch. The rocket instead sputters in space and falls over, which Oscar notes is how a successful Grouch space launch should go.
S13.E28 ∙ Oscar tries camouflage
Pleased by the cloudy weather, Oscar feels like taking a nap outside, when two kids pass by and tell him a joke. As he tries going back to sleep, Gordon shows him a photo of a chameleon. Oscar gets inspired by the creature's ability to hide in the surroundings - Thelma Thumb: During a baseball game, a kid's baseball falls into a rabbit's hole. Thelma travels through the hole to get it back.
S13.E29 ∙ Let's Dance
Oscar and Grundgetta try out a few dances they can do for an upcoming Grouch dance contest, as the Grouchketeers voice their opinions. Maria finds a pair of castanets and shows them how a flamenco dance works. The Grouches like the snapping and stamping and think it'll make them instant winners. Three little men climb up the three flower stems.
S13.E30 ∙ Ms. Zadie, the Lady
The Amazing Mumford demonstrates his new rhyming trick, in which he turns himself into anything that rhymes with something he says. He first says "slide trombone" and turns himself into a telephone. Then, rhyming with "rock," turns himself into a clock. He comes up with one last word, "Havana" and a bowl of fruit appears in his place. Luis tries convincing Olivia that Mumford turned into the banana, but she scoffs and claims he'll be talking about Snuffleupaguses next. Once she's gone, Luis almost bites into a pear, which turns back into Mumford. Luis points out that "Havana" and "pear" don't rhyme, to which Mumford responds, "I'm an amazing magician. I never said I was an amazing poet."
S13.E31 ∙ Maria and the Kids
Richard has made his own letter L and shows it to Maria and the kids. He has a game to go along with it - he gives clues about different locations that begin with L and the others guess where he's referring to. When he talks about a nice place for reading, the answer turns out to not be a library, but Maria's lap.
S13.E32 ∙ The Count's gooney bird
After witnessing Herry Monster lifting a large barbell, Telly wishes he could do the same, though doesn't believe he can do it. Bob sings "Don't Be Afraid to Try," encouraging him to give it a try and keep trying until he's able to do. With newfound confidence, Telly is able to lift the barbell.
S13.E33 ∙ Big Bird's great ideas
Big Bird and Nicholas color together on the ground, when Barkley bounds over and sits on their coloring book. They try moving locations to keep him away, but he does the same thing again. They realize they can put their things on the crate and color there, but Barkley has now assumed a spot on there. A wizard turns into R things.
S13.E34 ∙ Hal, the pilot
Olivia introduces Big Bird and the kids to her special (romantic) friend, Hal. They give clues as to what Hal's job is (an airline pilot), and Big Bird makes an outlandish (and incorrect) guess. Muppet lettuce, bread, cheese, butter, and ham argue on who an Anything Muppet girl should have for a snack. They all cooperate to make a sandwich.
S13.E35 ∙ A visit from Sue
Maria has made a birdhouse for a friend of hers from the country, who is coming to visit Sesame Street today. Biff and Sully enter the Fix-It Shop, where Biff assumes the birdhouse is instead a boat and a racecar. "I'm six years old today!"
S13.E36 ∙ Incoming Rain
Gordon notices an incoming rainfall, while Forgetful Jones tries to remember what he was supposed to get when the rain hits. He thinks he needs his lawnmower to cut the newly-refreshed grass, then a bucket to unflood the basement if the stream behind the ranch overflows. He finally realizes he needs an umbrella to stay dry, but remains standing in the rain anyhow - he's forgotten where is umbrella is.
S13.E37 ∙ Grandma's vegetable stand
Olivia greets the viewer and reports that David's grandmother Grace will be visiting from the country. Oscar will return any minute in his taxi with her. Once they arrive, Grandma shows Olivia all vegetables she's packed; every one of her many suitcases is filled with vegetables. Olivia makes her realize that she neglected to pack any clothes or toiletries, so she and Oscar must drive back to the country. Oscar bemoans another trip, but looks forward to sitting in traffic.
S13.E38 ∙ Maria's beach daydream; The Count exercises
Luis needs to step out of the Fix-It Shop for a few minutes and asks Maria to mind the telephone. It only takes Maria a few moments to get overworked between repairs and phone calls. She muses about being somewhere peaceful, far away from the shop. She and the viewer imagine being at the beach, where she traipses through the water and finds a sandcastle. Luis returns to the shop just as Maria snaps out of it.
S13.E39 ∙ Answer the PHONE
Luis needs to step out of the Fix-It Shop for a few minutes and asks Maria to mind the telephone. It only takes Maria a few moments to get overworked between repairs and phone calls. She muses about being somewhere peaceful, far away from the shop. She and the viewer imagine being at the beach, where she traipses through the water and finds a sandcastle. Luis returns to the shop just as Maria snaps out of it.
S13.E40 ∙ Visiting Grandma Grace's farm
Maria, David, Big Bird, and the kids are waiting for the bus to take them to Grandma Grace's farm for the day. They invite Oscar along for the trip, but he has no interest in watching little kids have fun all day. Just as everyone boards the bus, he realizes the Grouchy potential a trip to the farm has (such as seeing pig stys and broken farm equipment). He misses the bus, so he makes the trip on foot (while in his can).
S13.E41 ∙ Bruno dances
Gordon plays a guessing game with the kids - he plays sounds off his tape recorder and the kids guess their origin. Oscar chimes in with a sound he wants to hear - the sound of their footsteps walking away from his can area. Film / Song "At the Animal Doctor": Two boys take their dog to the vet. Z for Zebu. Artist: Jeff Hale.
S13.E42 ∙ Maria's cousin Mercedes comes to visit
Maria tells the viewer that her cousin Mercedes is coming to visit all the way from Puerto Rico. She states that the Count was supposed to drive her to the airport, but he instead opted to count the parts of his car. She has also tried to borrow Gordon's car, but it isn't working. Unable to hail a taxi, she comes to realize the only other vehicle around is Oscar's Sloppy Jalopy. He passes at first, but agrees to go when he sees how angry Maria gets.
S13.E43 ∙ A very chilly day on Sesame Street
On a chilly and windy day on Sesame Street, Telly worries that the wind will be strong enough to blow him away to a strange place he's never been to. Maria assures him this wouldn't happen, but holds onto his hand anyhow. Cartoon- "Four Seasons".
S13.E44 ∙ Zero the Penguin comes to visit
Maria does some work in Fix-It Shop, when in walks Zero, a penguin cousin of Big Bird's. He's come to visit all the way from the South Pole. Maria spots Big Bird coming over and proposes that Zero hide and surprise him (despite the store being too hot for him). Big Bird struggles to put together the clues, while Zero boils from behind the worktable. He finally reveals himself and rushes outside where it's cold.
S13.E45 ∙ The snow storm reaches Sesame Street
As snow falls on Sesame Street, Maria's cousin Mercedes goes outside to observe it, since it never snows in Puerto Rico. In Hooper's Store, Mr. Hooper gives Big Bird and Zero their take out order. Zero is ready to get back out in the cold, but more and more people pile into the store as he tries to get out.
S13.E46 ∙ Making deliveries in the blizzard
The blizzard has put the entire city at a standstill. David tries his best to shovel a path to Hooper's Store, which currently has no heat. Bob also has no heat up in his apartment. Maria invites them into the Fix-It Shop, where the heat is working. They all wonder about Big Bird and how he's dealing with the snow in his nest. They trudge over and find a large pile of snow covering his nest, with a sole yellow feather sticking out. They start to dig him out, when Big Bird appears behind them. He digs as well, stating that Radar is buried in the snow.
S13.E47 ∙ Big Bird pretends to be a penguin
Everyone fawns over the igloo that Zero has made, paying no attention to Big Bird. He tries various things to get them to notice him, but with no luck. He thinks becoming a penguin might help and darts off. A man (Barry Simpson) puts on snowshoes to bring his trash out. Music: Joe Raposo.
S13.E48 ∙ Pretend penguins
Bob dresses in his finest tuxedo to sing in a concert. Zero mistakes him for a penguin at first and muses about having some other penguins around to play with. Bob and the kids get lessons on how to act like a penguin from Zero. He leads the kids to Hooper's Store for some raw fish, while Bob heads off to his concert (moving like a penguin would), eliciting strange looks for Maria.
S13.E49 ∙ Big Bird and Snuffy bring Puerto Rico to Sesame Street
Mr. Snuffleupagus comes over to meet Big Bird's friends, but no one seems to be around in the chilly weather. Maria's cousin Mercedes makes a mad dash back to 123 Sesame Street from Hooper's Store, barely noticing the two because of her fur hood. Big Bird explains to Snuffy how she's not used to the cold because it's always warm in Puerto Rico. Snuffy thinks they can bring Puerto Rico to Sesame Street by getting 500 Snuffleupaguses to move it, but comes up with a better idea - making Sesame Street look like Puerto Rico.
S13.E50 ∙ Mercedes and Zero head back home
Big Bird wakes up to find Zero's igloo has gotten considerably smaller, as a puddle of water surrounds it. Zero returns from his morning walk, shocked to see what's happened. Olivia explains that the weather has started getting warmer, which is causing the igloo to melt (something Zero has never witnessed).
S14.E1 ∙ Big Bird at Camp: Part 1
Today Big Bird goes off for a week to Camp Echo Rock. After saying a tearful goodbye to his friends, he gets on a bus to the camp, where he meets his counselor, Mickey, and a boy named Rusty, with whom he makes friends. When they arrive, they are both assigned to Cabin #10. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letter D and the number 2.
S14.E2 ∙ Big Bird at Camp Part 2
Big Bird wakes up to his first day at Camp Echo Rock. He learns how to play baseball and even hits a home run. Later on, he writes a letter home to Maria- at the same time as she writes one to him. At dinner he eats some foods he's never tried before. That night, at bedtime, he misses his friends on Sesame Street and cries until he feels better. This episode is sponsored by the letters C and V and by the number 3.
S14.E3 ∙ Big Bird at camp, part 3
The day at Camp Echo Rock opens with an inspection on the cleanliness of the cabins. Then, Big Bird learns how to swim and paddle a canoe. He even gets a huge postcard from Snuffy. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters H and Y and by the number 8.
S14.E4 ∙ Big Bird at camp, part 4
Big Bird and his fellow campers go on a hike through the woods, where they spend the night under the stars and learn the official Camp Echo Rock song. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters J and Y and by the number 4.
S14.E5 ∙ Big Bird at camp, part 5
Big Bird is given an award as the camp's best swimmer. Then it's time to go home. After bidding his new friends goodbye, he is surprised to learn that Rusty lives just around the corner. He returns to find a welcome home sign in his nesting area that Snuffy made for him. This episode's sponsors are the letters V and W and the number 5.
S14.E6 ∙ Olivia's fashion photo shoot
Grover opens a menu and shows Mr. Johnson a large picture of the special sandwich, which comes with potato chips on the side, a pickle on the top, and olive stuck in with a toothpick. When the sandwich arrives, Mr. Johnson complains that it doesn't match the picture on the menu -- it doesn't have potato chips, a pickle, or an olive.
S14.E7 ∙ A Day at Hooper's Store
The Two-Headed Monster gets a check-up from Susan. Afterwards, they want to play baseball, but they can't find a ball.
S14.E8 ∙ Rusty visits & Slimey to the moon
Snuffy and Big Bird are in his nest trying to decide what to do today, when Rusty, Big Bird's friend from Camp Echo Rock, stops by. Big Bird introduces him as his best friend from camp, and they do a special camp handshake and chant. Snuffy watches them go on about camp memories and feels left out.
S14.E9 ∙ Oscar launches into space
Bob greets the viewer over loud noises happening behind a construction fence that's been erected in front of Oscar's trash can. He approaches to find Telly standing watch, who hasn't been told what's going on. Bob summons Oscar who appears from behind the fence and says he's building something that will take him far away. After asking everyone to countdown from 10, he reveals he's building a rocketship: the USS Blecch. Telly asks if he can come with him, but Oscar says he's one of the biggest reasons he's leaving.
S14.E10 ∙ Dial-a-Grouch & Slimey goes to school
Mr. Snuffleupagus is competing in the Great Snuffleupagus Derby, named such because the winner gets a derby hat. He wears a sheet with the number 9, indicating his spot in the race. He asks Big Bird to watch his bucket of orange juice so he can have a refreshing drink as he passes by mid-race. The derby begins and Snuffy takes off. Big Bird sees other Snuffleupaguses pass by, thinking they're Snuffy, until he sees they're not wearing his number. Big Bird eventually drifts off to sleep, just before Snuffy arrives and slurps down the juice. Big Bird stirs and thinks someone else has drank it all, when Snuffy returns, wearing his victory derby and sets things straight. The two both take a nap together.
S14.E11 ∙ Distracted
Olivia, Bob, Maria and David are surprised to see that Forgetful Jones actually remembers not only their names, but what he's supposed to do today. When Maria reminds him that he usually forgets these things, he turns back into his old forgetful self.
S14.E12 ∙ Grandmas on Sesame Street
Big Bird declares that Granny Bird is coming for a visit and he has several surprises in store - a welcome banner, a birdseed cake, and confetti. He hears a knock on the door and gathers Maria and the kids to surprise Granny Bird. Instead, they deliver the surprise to David's grandmother Grace, who also happens to be visiting today. Maria points out the surprise was on Big Bird this time.
S14.E13 ∙ Dr. Nobel Price invents Snufflex
Bob greets the viewer, then encounters Big Bird standing in front of a giant box with a sheet over it. Big Bird claims he recently inspired Dr. Nobel Price's latest invention: Snufflex, giant kleenex for sick Snuffleupaguses. Bob informs Dr. Price that this product is useless because 1) it already exists in a smaller form, and 2) Snuffleupaguses are just imaginary (which Big Bird denies). After Bob leads the crying doctor away, a sick Snuffy shows up and Big Bird hands him a tissue. When Big Bird realizes that Snuffy was just here, he tries to catch up with Bob and Dr. Price.
S14.E14 ∙ Episode #14.14
In the morning, a hungry Big Bird visits Hooper's Store for breakfast, and notices that none of the seats are taken. David tells him he can sit anywhere, but while Big Bird decides where to sit, Luis and Maria enter and sit down, which means that some seats are now taken. Big Bird continues to decide who to sit next to, when some kids enter and sit down, so now all of the seats are taken. When they see how hungry Big Bird is, they immediately empty their seats out of consideration.
S14.E19 ∙ Forgetful Jones watches Hooper's
Forgetful Jones has been put in charge of Hooper's Store for the moment, but he can't remember what he's supposed to be doing. Luis points out the buns and condiments on the counter, but instead of a hot dog, he places a banana in the bun. Luis doesn't think anyone would eat such a thing...except for Oscar the Grouch.
S14.E26 ∙ Counting the children at day care
The Count counts the children at the daycare center.
S14.E27 ∙ Oscar Hides
Oscar tricks everyone by putting multiple trash cans out on the Street.
S14.E28 ∙ Gordon and Susan's Wedding Anniversary
It is Gordon and Susan's 14th wedding anniversary and they tell Big Bird the story of how they got married.
S14.E31 ∙ Episode #14.31
Bob has a lot of music lessons to give today: flute lessons for Gordon, singing lessons for the Two-Headed Monster, piano lessons for Biff and Sully, and violin lessons for the kids. Oscar even asks him to give brass instrument lessons to some of his pets. Today's sponsors are the letters R and Z and the number 9.
S14.E76 ∙ Episode #14.76
Today, Forgetful Jones wants to welcome the viewers, but he can't seem to remember the name of the street. It takes him all day to figure it out. Today's sponsors are the letters L and R and the number 3.
S14.E95 ∙ Episode #14.95
Today, Snuffy brings his toaster to the Fix-It Shop, to Maria's shock. Then, his Hawaiian cousin, Abigail, comes to the street, brought over by Dr. Nobel Price, who thinks she's a new creature called a Shagaphant.
S15.E4 ∙ Farewell Mr. Hooper
Big Bird draws pictures of his friends and wants to give them to him. When he gets to Mr. Hooper's picture, they remind him that Mr. Hooper died, and they must explain what death is.
S15.E9 ∙ Dr. Nobel Price's Radio
Dr. Noble Price has Olivia put together a puzzle of himself which he had hoped would become an invention called The Doctor Noble Price Game.
S15.E10 ∙ Episode #15.10
While playing with his teddy bear, Newton, Dr. Nobel Price observes that when he drops him, he falls down rather than up or to the side. Olivia then explains the laws of gravity to him.
S15.E12 ∙ Oscar's eclipse party
Oscar and his grouch friends are getting ready to watch the lunar eclipse.
S15.E13 ∙ Dr. Nobel Price invents a puzzle
Dr. Noble Price has Olivia help him put together a puzzle of himself which he hoped would be an invention called The Doctor Noble Price Game.
S15.E21 ∙ Polly Darton Visits Sesame Street
Polly Darton has a concert on Sesame Street.
S15.E22 ∙ Rhyming for Reasons
David and Big Bird are playing a game called Rhyming for Reasons and the prize is a ticket to a roller disco dance party.
S15.E25 ∙ Episode #15.25
Big Bird has a parade to demonstrate the number of the day, 4. Dr. Noble Price shows his telescope to Maria and Oscar the Grouch.
S15.E33 ∙ Linda Works at the Library
Linda gets a job at the Sesame Street library.
S15.E38 ∙ Snuffy's Slipper
Snuffy lost one of his slippers. Big Bird tries to get Barkley to track it down.
S15.E92 ∙ Episode #15.92
Gordon and Susan are recruited to babysit the Williams's infant son, Leandro, and Telly helps out, though he really wants to play baseball.
S15.E98 ∙ Episode #15.98
Today, the Fix-It Shop gets a brand new computer, and everyone, even the adults, has to learn how to use it properly. Today's show is brought to you by the letters A and C and by the number 11.
S15.E130 ∙ Sally Ride talks about being an astronaut
"Why Bears Smile" - a story of a bear who learned which body part to cover when sneezing. Artist: Bruce Cayard. Sesame Street News Flash: Kermit witnesses Dr. Nobel Price's latest invention - It's green, wears a trenchcoat, does news reports - and it even talks. Dr. Price has invented an exact mechanical replica of Kermit.
S16.E1 ∙ Snuffy Real or Not Real
Big Bird has had enough of the adults dismissing Snuffy as imaginary, and his words lead to some of them siding with him.
S16.E12 ∙ Episode #16.12
Big Bird wakes up to his first day at Camp Echo Rock. He learns how to play baseball and even hits a home run. Later on he writes a letter home to Maria- at the same time as she writes one to him. At dinner, he eats foods he's never tried before. That night, at bedtime, he misses his friends on Sesame Street and cries until he feels better. This episode is sponsored by the letters C and V and by the number 13.
S16.E13 ∙ Episode #16.13
The day at Camp Echo Rock opens with an inspection on the cleanliness of the cabins. Then, Big Bird learns how to swim and paddle a canoe. He even gets a huge postcard from Snuffy. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters H and Y and by the number 8.
S16.E14 ∙ Episode #16.14
Big Bird and his fellow campers go on a hike through the woods, where they spend the night under the stars and learn the official Camp Echo Rock song. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters J and Y and by the number 4.
S16.E32 ∙ Luis Deals with his Broken Arm
Luis is trying to adjust with his arm in a cast.
S16.E33 ∙ Luis is Bored With a Broken Arm
Luis doesn't know what to do with a broken arm.
S16.E66 ∙ Eugene sleeps over at Bob's
One of Bob's music students sleeps over at his apartment tonight while his parents are away.
S16.E68 ∙ Cinderella comes to Sesame Street
Telly, upon reading only the beginning of "Cinderella", wants to save her from her life as a servant, so Mumford brings her to the street and she gets a whole new perspective on life.
S16.E94 ∙ Episode #16.94
Petey break dances, and then Oscar shows him how Fluffy the elephant does it. Meanwhile, Maria tells Big Bird about the jobs she has held since graduating from high school. Today's sponsors are the letters E and R and the number 7.
S16.E108 ∙ Remembering Mr. Hooper
Petey wonders about the origin of the name of the store on Sesame Street, so Big Bird and Maria tell him about the late Mr. Hooper. Then, Telly plays a game at Oscar's can, trying to figure out the scrambled word on a sign.
S16.E111 ∙ Trumpet Afternoon
Oscar the Grouch meets Dizzy Gillespie while playing his trumpet. Meanwhile, the other Sesame Street characters are getting their rock and roll on with Kermit the Frog singing "Do-Op Hop" and Nick Normal sings about the letter N.
S17.E1 ∙ Snuffy finally meets Big Bird's friends
Big Bird is determined to prove to the adults that Mr. Snuffleupagus is real.
S17.E27 ∙ Episode #17.27
Big Bird and Snuffy are planning to go on a picnic when Big Bird finds Gordon and Susan preparing for when they adopt Miles and decides to help. Snuffy, who didn't know about Miles, thinks he's replacing him as Big Bird's best friend.
S17.E28 ∙ Episode #17.28
Susan and Gordon bring home their new son, Miles. Big Bird and Telly worry that the new parents may run out of love for them and use it all on Miles, the way they can sometimes run out of birdseed.
S17.E29 ∙ Episode #17.29
Susan and Gordon are now parents. They baby-proof their apartment so Miles doesn't hurt anything or get hurt himself. Then they try to get him to sleep, and their friends stop by to witness the baby in slumber. But then, Oscar shows up.
S17.E30 ∙ Episode #17.30
Today, Susan's parents pay a visit to see their new grandson, Miles, for the first time. And Snuffy donates some sand from Hawaii for the sandbox Maria and the kids are building. Today's sponsors are the letters G and K and the number 9.
S17.E32 ∙ Explorer Jones
Forgetful Jones goes exploring with the kids. Telly and the Cosby kids show various types of emotions.
S17.E47 ∙ Jiffy the Turtle
Jiffy the Turtle comes to Hooper's Store. Dr. Nobel Price turns Barkley into a cow.
S17.E53 ∙ The Count's Suitcases
The Count is going on a two day vacation with his many suitcases.
S17.E64 ∙ Episode #17.64
Today, Oscar is visited by Miss Blechman, a former teacher of his, who has come by to see how well he's stuck to the lessons she taught him back in the day. She is also old friends with Uncle Wally. Today's sponsors: N, Z and 9.
S18.E2 ∙ Elmo Sleeps Over at Maria's Apartment
Elmo is spending the night at Maria's apartment. After waking her up to tell her about his crazy dreams, he convinces her to stay up so they can make breakfast. Today's sponsors are the letters S and W and number 5.
S18.E3 ∙ Susan writes a letter to her parents
Susan writes a letter to her parents and tells them about the events of the day.
S18.E8 ∙ Episode #18.8
Sesame Street is paid a visit by Linda's friend, Ed. Together, they teach the kids how to play Mirror. Then Bob teaches it to Big Bird, who gets so caught up in the game that he doesn't realize when it's over.
S18.E9 ∙ The Martians ae Causing Trouble on Sesame Street
A duo of martians land on Sesame Street and cause trouble, which leads to some false accusations, not to mention a lot of confusion. The show is sponsored today by the letters T and U and the number 12.
S18.E13 ∙ Episode #18.13
Sesame Street is having a pet show today. Petey brings his dog, Max, various kids enter their pets, and even Oscar has a few special pets of his own. Sesame Street is sponsored by the letters G and J and by the number 12.
S18.E17 ∙ The Two Heaed Monster Goes to the Library
The Two Headed Monster is visiting the library today.
S18.E18 ∙ Big Bird Stays Up Late
It's nighttime on Sesame Street, and Big Bird decides to stay up with his grown-up friends for a little while, refusing to admit that he's already tired. Today's show is brought to you by the letters B and C and by the number 8.
S18.E19 ∙ Episode #18.19
Inspired by a book he's been reading, Telly Monster decides he wants to be a detective. He tries a few disguises in hopes of fooling his adult friends, but things don't quite go the way he planned.
S18.E30 ∙ Elmo Hangs Out with Luis Dr. Nobel Price Invents Something Original
Elmo visits Luis to ask if he knows how to build a model airplane. It turns out that was all he wanted to know- he doesn't have a plane at the moment. Then, Dr. Nobel Price invents a new device that resembles a tuba, but has many more uses.
S18.E31 ∙ Elmo's New Doll
Elmo has a new doll, and he's decided to name him after David. There's a catch, though: David now has to change his name to Dustin. Today's show is brought to you by the letters D and J and the number 10.
S18.E33 ∙ Episode #18.33
Today Elmo writes a poem about hands, Big Bird and Snuffy write their own story about an underwater castle, and two martians mess with Luis's computer when he isn't looking.
S18.E41 ∙ Episode #18.41
Telly introduces the letter T. The Counts counts with Jessica, Gordon, and Miles. Big Bird sings ABC-DEF-GHI.
S18.E50 ∙ Episode #18.50
It's just another day on the street, with the sponsors being the letters A and R and the number 6.
S18.E58 ∙ Episode #18.58
Telly and the Count decide to play hide-and-seek today, only the Count decides to just count over and over when he's it, and then when it's his turn to hide, he'd rather listen to Telly count.
S18.E63 ∙ Episode #18.63
Elmo meets Bob's deaf friend, T.J., and they become friends almost instantly, Elmo learning about what it means to be deaf. Then Oscar gets Bob and Gordon to sing with his "Out of Tuners" Band, and Barkley joins in.
S18.E66 ∙ Episode #18.66
Today, the Count accosts Maria, reading her some love poetry he wrote that-surprise surprise- involves counting.
S18.E67 ∙ 2292
Today, Placido Flamingo is singing opera all over the place, first about a door that won't cooperate with Luis, and then about a new shirt Elmo got that Miles has outgrown. Today's sponsors are the letters C and V and the number 6.
S18.E68 ∙ Episode #18.68
Big Bird and Snuffy practice exploring by pretending to visit Sesame Street for the first time. Then, Mumford tries another magic trick- and ends up making Maria quack like a duck. Today's sponsors are the letters W and Z and the number 8.
S18.E92 ∙ Episode #18.92
Placido Flamingo recruits Olivia to participate in his new opera, ""La Villa Sesamia", in which the two of them go around the street, singing to their fellow residents. The sponsors are the letters R and Z and the number 5.
S18.E110 ∙ A Day with Gladys
Gladys the Cow spends the day with Luis and Miss Trump.
S18.E116 ∙ Episode #18.116
Today on the street, Uncle Wally recalls his days as a cowboy, The Counts zero of everything, Elmo reads a book upside down, and, most notable of all, The Amazing Mumford turns Maria into a kid.
S18.E118 ∙ Episode #18.118
Oscar reads Maria a trash poem - or a love one, depending on how you look at it. Today's sponsors are the letters Q and W and the number 9.
S19.E1 ∙ Gordon brings Elmo and Miles to the zoo
Gordon invites Elmo to come to the Bronx Zoo with him and Miles.
S19.E3 ∙ David Hires Gina to Work at Hooper's
Gina is looking for a job so she can buy a birthday gift for her mother. Meanwhile, David is in desperate need of some help at Hooper's Store. But it takes all day for them to realize they can both accommodate each other.
S19.E8 ∙ Big Bird Does Magic
Today, Big Bird is practicing magic. His tricks prove to be surprisingly effective, though not quite in the ways he had in mind. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters P and R and by the number 3.
S19.E10 ∙ Forgetful Jones and the Birdketters
After spending the day forgetting things and not being able to find anything useful to do, Forgetful Jones joins Big Bird's Birdketeers. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters A and S and by the number 2.
S19.E21 ∙ Episode #19.21
It's a hot day on Sesame Street and everyone is trying to keep cool. Our sponsors are the letters H and N and the number 11.
S19.E28 ∙ The Stray Kitten
A stray, abandoned kitten is brought into the Fix-It Shop, and Luis rises to the occasion of taking care of her, even spending the night in the shop so he can feed her every other hour.
S19.E29 ∙ Episode #19.29
Luis continues to take care of the kitten, whom he has named Gatita. A few friends try to help. Sponsors: the letters I and X and the number 5.
S19.E30 ∙ Episode #19.30
Maria and Luis are very impressed with one another for how well they've done taking care of Gatita the cat, and it's all too obvious they're developing feelings for each other.
S19.E35 ∙ Episode #19.35
Telly, struggling to improve his writing, is paid a visit from his Fairy Godmonster, who bequeaths him with a magic pencil, which gives him writing abilities he never thought he'd have. But how long will it last?
S19.E41 ∙ Episode #19.41
Today, at breakfast and lunchtime, Big Bird is delayed at getting a bite to eat, because his friends keep forgetting the keys to the store and birdseed boxes. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters J and P and the number 6.
S19.E44 ∙ Episode #19.44
Grouch builder Ronald Grump comes to build Grump Tower on Oscar's property. Oscar loves it until he learns his pets will have to go. Oscar refuses to part with them and wants his old can back. The catch is it will cost forty bags of trash.
S19.E47 ∙ Episode #19.47
Maria is babysitting Oscar's niece, Irvine, who the Count wakes up with his thunder and lightning. Now Irvine is whining and screaming and making quite a scene. And Maria can't figure out how to get her to go back to sleep.
S19.E49 ∙ Maria and Luis in Love
Big Bird and Snuffy discover that Maria and Luis are in love. Meanwhile, Kermit the Frog reports on the London Fog and sings the African Alphabet, Cookie Monster's got a new rap video on "Healthy Food," Bert meets Simon Soundman, Grover learns about love, and Guy Smiley hosts a newlywed game for fairy tales, and The Four Tops drop by to sing "Please Be Careful."
S19.E52 ∙ Episode #19.52
Today, the Count has painted pictures of bats, which are hidden for people to find. Later, Mumford needs a rabbit to pull out of his hat. The one who shows up agrees to be pulled out if Mumford will return the favor afterwards.
S19.E56 ∙ Episode #19.56
Observing how Maria and Luis behave when they're together, Big Bird gets the real scoop on the meaning of love. This episode is sponsored by the letters E and Z and by the number 9.
S19.E57 ∙ Episode #19.57
Snuffy wants to take Barkley for a walk but can't communicate with Linda to ask permission. So he shows her the picture he had drawn of him doing what he wants to do for real, and it works.
S19.E59 ∙ Episode #19.59
After Big Bird delivers a false alarm that Maria and Luis are getting married, Bob gets all excited and writes a song for the occasion, which he entitles "Love in the Fix-It Shop". Today's sponsors are the letter J and N and the number 7.
S19.E93 ∙ Snuffy's Store
Snuffy opens a store that sells cabbage and spaghetti. Ernie sings about how vegetables grow in different ways.
S19.E97 ∙ Episode #19.97
Today, Little Jerry and the Monotones come to perform on Sesame Street. Gina, the president of their fan club begs David for a day off from work, and he joins her for the event.
S19.E126 ∙ Don Music's Song of AMOR/Count Reads/Elmo Goes Swimming
With Maria and Luis's wedding coming up, Bob and Don Music have co-written a special song just for the occasion, which features the word Amor. The engaged couple, however, is not thrilled by it.
S20.E1 ∙ Maria and Luis prepare to go on their honeymoon
Maria and Luis are getting ready to leave on their honeymoon in the mountains.
S20.E2 ∙ Episode #20.2
Maria and Luis reach their honeymoon site in the Adirondacks with the help of a cheerful couple, also on their honeymoon. They're so friendly and sociable, however, that Luis and Maria wonder if they'll get any time to themselves.
S20.E4 ∙ Episode #20.4
Luis and Maria are still on their honeymoon, and Big Bird decides to write to them. In doing so, he tells them about everything that's happened since they left. Literally everything.
S20.E6 ∙ Big Bird Hosts The Big Bird Show
Big Bird hosts a little something called the Big Bird show. Today's sponsors are the letters G and R and the number 9.
S20.E9 ∙ Episode #20.9
Gordon has a splitting headache. He hopes to get some rest and feel better, but his friends keep visiting him to offer their condolences, and sometimes to attempt to cure him.
S20.E10 ∙ Episode #20.10
Having recently moved in together, Maria and Luis are removing some things from the apartment to make more room. Luis had planned to get rid of his old chair, but the memories come flooding back, and he suddenly has second thoughts.
S20.E11 ∙ Episode #20.11
Maria and Luis are looking through photos from their wedding and fondly remembering the day. They are visited by a few friends who affect their ability to be alone together. Today's sponsors: the letters F and L and the number 4.
S20.E14 ∙ Episode #20.14
It's Telly's birthday today, and his friends are planning to throw him a surprise party. Telly, however, accidentally overhears them and realizes it now won't be a surprise. So he tries everything to forget what he heard.
S20.E15 ∙ Episode #20.15
Luis is off from work, so Maria has the Fix-It Shop to herself, until a Fat Blue Anything Muppet man keeps showing up in different guises, giving her more and more work to do.
S20.E18 ∙ Episode #20.18
The Count has recruited Gladys the Cow to star in a rewriting of "Sleeping Beauty", but since it simply involves him counting her snores, she loses interest. All the same, she is envious when she learns that Meryl Sheep has taken her place.
S20.E19 ∙ Episode #20.19
Olivia is performing at Birdland this evening, and she spends rehearsal time inspiring Hoots the Owl's granddaughter, Athena, who hopes to be a performer herself someday. Sesame Street is sponsored by the letters E and H and the number 6.
S20.E20 ∙ Episode #20.20
Forgetful Jones invites Luis to lunch for Take a Cowboy/Cowgirl to Lunch Day. After the meal, they read the story of how the event originally got started by Forgetful's great-great grandfather.
S20.E21 ∙ Episode #20.21
Elmo meets Bob's deaf friend, T.J., and they become friends almost instantly, Elmo learning about what it means to be deaf. Then Oscar gets Bob and Gordon to sing with his "Out of Tuners" Band, and Barkley joins in.
S20.E32 ∙ Episode #20.32
Placido Flamingo recruits Olivia to participate in his new opera, "La Villa Sesamia", in which the two of them go around the street, singing to their fellow residents. The sponsors are the letters R and Z and the number 5.
S20.E43 ∙ A Rainy Day on Sesame Street
It's a rainy day on Sesame Street, and Elmo is hoping to see a rainbow.
S20.E47 ∙ Episode #20.47
Big Bird introduces David to Mighty Duck. The kids pretend to be dogs just like Barkley.
S20.E72 ∙ Elmo's Dinosaur
Bob inflates Elmo's inflatable dinosaur. Baby birds hatch on Sesame Street.
S20.E75 ∙ David's peanut butter
David tries to sell some peanut butter. Meanwhile, Gladys the Cow hangs with Meryl Sheep.
S20.E77 ∙ Episode #20.77
David and Gina are making plans to renovate Hooper's, but their friends have a special fondness for the items they're planning to replace. Today's sponsor: the letters S and G and the number 5.
S20.E83 ∙ Duck Auditions
Gladys the Cow is doing duck auditions for her play, In Golden Pond.
S20.E87 ∙ Episode #20.87
It's one crazy day for David. First, Sonny Friendly makes him a contestant on "Find Your Prize", making him think he has a chance to win a house, but no such luck. Then, he learns about Magic Magazine, which honors whoever it chooses.
S20.E88 ∙ Episode #20.88
Big Bird spends the day hanging out with the kids. Today's show is sponsored by the letters H and X and by the number 3.
S20.E90 ∙ Episode #20.90
Sesame Street is paid a visit from the legendary fowl director Birdnardo Birdaluchi, who recruits Gina to help him with his new film, "The Last Egg". Alice, Big Bird, and Snuffy play roles.
S20.E98 ∙ Episode #20.98
Oscar goes on a vacation trip to Candy-Cane Lane. Segments included: *Cartoon: Q for Quiet! *Muppets: Gangsters do the alphabet *Muppets: Sesame Street News - Kermit the Frog on the princess and the cookie. *Muppets: Ernie and Bert do the rhyming game *Cartoon: The Adventures of Letterman - In a Pickle *Muppets: Game Show - Squeal of Fortune *Cartoon: Poverty T. *Cartoon: An ant carries a Q at the top of the hill. *Muppets: The Amazing Mumford tries to make Gladys disappear. *Cartoon: Jazzy Spies 4.
S20.E101 ∙ Episode #20.101
Today, Bob is starring in one of Placido Flamingo's operas, this one being a whole new variation on the classic nursery rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider". The catch is, he has to wear a very silly spider costume.
S20.E104 ∙ Episode #20.104
It's raining and Elmo wants to spend the day outside. He even wants to eat outside in the rain, unaware that his food might get wet. Later, Oscar gets frustrated when Luis and Gina claim his puppy, Preposterous, is playing with them.
S20.E113 ∙ Episode #20.113
It's a grandmother kind of day on Sesame Street. Those of David and Miles have paid visits. Mumford shrinks David so he can sit in his grandma's lap, and the Count comes by to count all the grandmothers.
S20.E122 ∙ Episode #20.122
It's about to rain on the street, but Ruby doesn't care. She's going to stay outside and do an experiment. What she wants to know is: will she get all the wetter the longer she stands in the rain?
S20.E129 ∙ Episode #20.129
Maria senses that she's going to give birth soon and it's time to go to the hospital. But their car has been towed away and they can't get a cab. So Oscar takes them in his Sloppy Jalopy.
S20.E130 ∙ Gabi is Born
Today's the big day: Maria is expected to deliver. Oscar leaves the hospital prematurely, so the others go to find out the news themselves. The baby turns out to be a girl, whom Maria and Luis have named Gabriela.
S21.E1 ∙ Preston Rabbit Comes to Sesame Street
When Preston Rabbit moves to Sesame Street, he attempts to get his new neighbors a present.
S21.E2 ∙ Barkley Hurts his Leg
After playing fetch with a new dog toy, Barkley missed his jump and hurt his leg.
S21.E3 ∙ Prairie Dawn's Computer Play
Prairie Dawn writes a pageant about computers and Forgetful Jones, Telly and Elmo perform in the pageant.
S21.E4 ∙ Sleepytime on Sesame Street
Hoots the Owl hosts a talk show about nighttime on Sesame Street. A highlight is a special version of "The People in Your Neighborhood", all about people who work after dark. Sponsors include the letters D and K and the number 11.
S21.E5 ∙ Mr. Handford Tries to Take a Nap
Today we are introduced to Mr. Handford, the new owner of Hooper's Store. After plumbing for half the night, he is anxious to take a nap, but first he has to get Alice Snuffleupagus to fall asleep.
S21.E6 ∙ Episode #21.6
After learning from Luis and Susan that everyone begins life as a child, Big Bird begins imagining what his other grown up friends may have been when they were little.
S21.E7 ∙ Shelley is Scared of Barkley
Shelley the Turtle is afraid of Barkley. Gordon and Gina try to get Shelley to overcome his fear, and if possible, talk to Barkley, pet him, and rub his head. Sesame Street is brought to you by the letters H and M and by the number 6.
S21.E8 ∙ Episode #21.8
Today, having read both "Jack and the Beanstalk" and "Cinderella", Telly decides to see if he can make magic with a real-life pumpkin and beans, and Miles joins in the fun. Today's sponsors are the letters G and U and the number 1.
S21.E14 ∙ Telly's Dream
Telly wakes up and tells about a dream he had of releasing a genie from a cookie tin and getting four wishes. Today's sponsors are A, M, and 4.
S21.E15 ∙ Irvine has the grouch flu
Irvine has started to be nice to everyone, she has the Grouch Flu.
S21.E23 ∙ Telly Watches Wolfgang
While Bob goes downtown to get some horns fixed and buy some fish for Wolfgang, Telly decides to watch over Wolfgang for Bob.
S21.E24 ∙ Snuffy Shows His Friends Around His Home
Snuffy shows his friends around his cave.
S21.E25 ∙ Did Gabi Say Oscar?
Maria is trying to teach Gabriella to speak. Oscar claims to have heard the baby say his name. Maria dismisses this as nonsense, but then some other friends say they heard her say "Oscar" as well.
S21.E26 ∙ Luis Finds a Use for a Pile of Sand
Sonny Friendly gets Maria to play on one of his game shows and gives her a big pile of sand as a prize. She and Luis make use of it by building a sandbox and filling it with the sand. Today's sponsors are the letters P and X and the number 7.
S21.E27 ∙ Maria and Luis Find a Babysitter
Maria and Luis are finding a babysitter for Gabi.
S21.E30 ∙ Ruby Experiments with Eyes
Today, Maria helps Ruby with one of her many experiments, this one concerning finding out what it's like to be blind. Ruby wears a blindfold and tries to use her other senses to figure out what's happening around her.
S21.E40 ∙ 1879
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S21.E60 ∙ Episode #21.60
Big Bird and Snuffy have a play date. Their games involve Snufy blowing on things with his snuffle. Later, Elmo sleeps over at Big Bird's nest. Sesame Street is sponsored by the letters N and S and by the number 2.
S21.E65 ∙ Episode #21.65
Telly, struggling to improve his writing, is paid a visit from his Fairy Godmonster, who bequeaths him with a magic pencil, which gives him writing abilities he never thought he'd have. But how long will it last?
S21.E72 ∙ The Golden Cabbage of Snufertiti
Sesame Street is paid a visit by Bob's brother, Minneapolis, an explorer and archaeologist, who is searching for the Golden Cabbage of Snuffertiti. He knows it is somewhere in a nearby cave, and the only cave around for miles is Snuffy's.
S21.E73 ∙ Episode #21.73
It's Luis's birthday, and Big Bird has a tie and poem for him. Maria helps him wrap them, but keeps having to start over because he keeps forgetting certain details. Later, Elmo gazes at the sky all day just to get a good look at the stars.
S21.E81 ∙ Telly plays with an empty carton/Mr. Johnson's Dilemma
Telly plays in a box and does all sorts of different things alongside his pal, Elmo. Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson just can't seem to get good service at either Hooper's or Charlie's. And finally, Kermit presents the Amazing Mumford and his big/small trick.
S21.E95 ∙ Irvine at Daycare
Irvine and Gabi go to Lillian's daycare, but Irvine keeps running into trouble.
S21.E105 ∙ Episode #21.105
Snuffy, Alice, and their mother go out for a picnic in Central Park. Big Bird, sadly, is sick and can't accompany them. Today's show is sponsored by the letters B and D and the number 8.
S21.E121 ∙ What will Gina do when she graduates high school?
Everyone is figuring out what Gina will do after she graduates from high school.
S21.E125 ∙ Another Day at the Library
Gordon and his friends sing about the library. Sonny Friendly's game show, Read That Book. Placido Flamingo checks out a book about the letter H.
S21.E127 ∙ Imagining with Immy
Today, a monster named Immy visits and creates imaginary scenarios for various activities she observes happening on the street. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters D and K and the number 6.
S22.E2 ∙ Bob throws a party
Bob is throwing a party, and Big Bird is all excited about it- until he learns it's for grownups only, so he's not invited. He thinks he's going to miss a lot of fun, and even Snuffy can't convince him that it's nothing a kid would enjoy.
S22.E5 ∙ Telly's Furcut
Today, Telly has to get a furcut but he doesn't want to go for fear of missing his fur once it's cut off his head. Today's sponsors are the letters K and M and the number 6.
S22.E9 ∙ Placido Flamingo's Animal Opera
Today, Placido Flamingo presents an opera about animals, featuring Gladys the Cow, Hoots the Owl, Buster the Horse, Rudder Rabbit, and Bob, who reluctantly plays the role of a bumblebee.
S22.E10 ∙ The City Helper Surprise Prize
At the request of the mayor, Mr. Handford is presenting an award to someone on the street, which he calls the "City Helper's Surprise Prize". Telly is burning with curiosity as to who it's for. Today's sponsors: A, J, and 16.
S22.E11 ∙ Oscar drives Gordon to the basketball game
Gordon just misses the bus to a New York Knicks games, so Oscar and Grungetta take him in their Sloppy Jalopy. The problem is, they take him the long way, and not without a few stops. Today's sponsors: Q, T, and 13.
S22.E14 ∙ Elmo's Rangers
After turning their paper bags into hats, Elmo and his friends become Elmo's Rangers while discussing environmental tips.
S22.E37 ∙ Episode #22.37
Today, Telly is hosting "The Wide World of Sesame Street", on which he covers a day in the life of Gordon, whom he follows to school and watches teach a science class. Today's show is sponsored by the letters D and H and the number 10.
S22.E38 ∙ Big Bird and Snuffy Go Shopping with Maria and Luis
Today, Luis and Maria go on a shopping spree at the grocery store and take Big Bird and Snuffy along with them. Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letters I and R and the number 18.
S22.E41 ∙ Episode #22.41
Today is Gordon's birthday, and Big Bird, Snuffy, Hiroshi, and Felice have made a special birthday card for him- one they filmed on television. Sesame Street is bought to you by the letters P and V and the number 20.
S22.E42 ∙ Episode #22.42
Gordon has a splitting headache. He hopes to get some rest and feel better, but his friends keep visiting him to offer their condolences, and sometimes to attempt to cure him.
S22.E95 ∙ Episode #22.95
Today is a special day because the mayor of New York is coming to Sesame Street to present Gordon with a citizen's award for turning the empty lot into a garden. Today's show is sponsored by the letters E and Y and the number 4.
S22.E105 ∙ Episode #22.105
Savion collects old shoes for his school but gives Elmo his old tap shoes. He also receives a donation cold, gold, and holed shoes from the Rhymingtons and hose shoes from three horses.
S22.E122 ∙ Episode #22.122
Little Jerry and the Monotones were supposed to perform at Mike's high school dance, but L.J. has the chicken pox, so Little Chrissy and Big Jeffy recruit Elmo to take his place.
S23.E4 ∙ The Happiest People in the World
Today, a cheerful couple pays a visit and expresses their happiness with every person and thing they come into contact with. Gradually, the street residents are driven crazy by them and keep turning them over to someone else.
S23.E5 ∙ Big Bird goes to Frances' house
Big Bird is going to visit his friend, Frances at his house.
S23.E6 ∙ Episode #23.6
Today is the day Big Bird, Luis, Maria, and Gabriella are to accompany Frances's family to Montana. Oscar and the Count invite themselves to go along for their own personal reasons. Sponsors today are the letters C and Y and the number 8.
S23.E7 ∙ Episode #23.7
The gang arrives in Montana and meets Frances's family. The Count rides a horse and learns to count in Crow, Big Bird writes a poem about how much he likes the place, and Oscar's can is used as a basketball hoop. Today's sponsors: C, S, and 16.
S23.E8 ∙ Montana Day 3: Learning About Horses
The gang wakes up to their first morning in Crow Country, and the fun begins. The Count counts horse hairs, Big Bird does a rope trick, Maria displays her inability to mount a horse, and Oscar even participates in a barrel racing game.
S23.E9 ∙ Montana Day (Part 4)
Today is the third day here in Montana. Big Bird is enjoying the nature. And he is enjoying in visiting the crow of Indians. Sponsored by the letters F, and R, and by the number 19.
S23.E10 ∙ Montana Day 5: Francis' Ceremony
Today is the day of the big event, where Frances is given his new Crow name (Fortunate Young Man) and does his special dance for the big Crow ceremony. He even gives Big Bird a special friend gift.
S23.E11 ∙ Return from Montana
Today, Big Bird, Oscar, Luis, Maria, and Gabriela return home from Montana. Oscar reveals that he sneaked a mule, who he named Iago, back home, and his friends struggle to get Iago out of the can so he'll calm down.
S23.E12 ∙ Telly and the Dogs
Today, Telly wants to see to it that nothing gets out of hand on Sesame Street. So he decides to take charge himself by making the whole day about the letter D. Unfortunately, his plan for a calm D-day goes astray when too many people show up with dogs.
S23.E13 ∙ Episode #23.13
Today, Rosita comes to live on Sesame Street and makes friends with Prairie Dawn, introducing her a selection of foods she's never tasted before.
S23.E19 ∙ Oscar's Brother Ernest Visits
Oscar's brother Ernest is coming to visit Sesame Street today. Oscar has prepared an unpleasant surprise for him by dressing in a tuxedo, decorating his can, and treating his brother like a gentleman.
S23.E22 ∙ Episode #23.22
Hoots the Owl hosts a talk show about nighttime on Sesame Street. A highlight is a special version of "The People in Your Neighborhood", all about people who work after dark. Sponsors include the letters D and K and the number 11.
S23.E41 ∙ Episode #23.41
Tonight, Gina is babysitting Elmo, who makes giving him a bath more of an experience than she had bargained for.
S23.E49 ∙ Episode #23.49
Today, Chicago the lion goes to the Sesame Street library to read about vegetables. He goes to the extent of pouncing on one Gordon is reading, and his roaring style of laughing scares the other patrons away.
S23.E52 ∙ Oscar's GO Sign
Oscar puts a sign that says 'GO' on his trash can in hopes of keeping people away. Unfortunately, things don't turn out the way he planned at all. Today's show is brought to you by the letters C and F and the number 0.
S23.E53 ∙ Biff Disturbs Bob's Morning
Biff and Sully's work on Bob's apartment is disturbing Bob.
S23.E54 ∙ Mr. Big Visits
Mr. Big comes to Sesame Street to give people really big items.
S23.E58 ∙ Another Day on the Street
It's just another day on Sesame Street, with lots of random things happening. The show is sponsored by the letters O and T and by the number 18.
S23.E59 ∙ A Day With Debra
Debra drops her broken toaster off at the Fix-It Shop. While waiting, she hangs out with Big Bird and the Birdketeers, and they ride make believe motorcycles and pretend to have various jobs. Debra even counts to forty-one with the Count.
S23.E63 ∙ Episode #23.63
Today, Big Bird takes on a rock n'roll singer role and goes on a tour of Sesame Street. He has two birds back him up (the Tweet Along Little Birdies) and Telly hold a rock while they sing (it is a rock concert, after all).
S23.E70 ∙ Episode #23.70
It's a chilly day on the street, and things get hectic. Bob has trouble taking Barkley for a walk, Merry Monster doesn't realize she needs to bundle up to play outside, and on top of all that, Flo Bear decides to hibernate at Gina's house.
S23.E71 ∙ Episode #23.71
Monty is determined to talk about pineapples and cabbages bar none, and he constantly follows Prairie Dawn up and down the street, trying to lecture her on the matter and driving her absolutely out of her mind.
S23.E74 ∙ Episode #23.74
Mumford does a trick that causes everyone to tap dance nonstop and doesn't know how to undo it, so they contact another magician, Gregory the Great, for help.
S23.E76 ∙ Wanda the Word Fairy Comes to Sesame Street for the First Time
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S23.E77 ∙ Grundgetta Gets Nice Lessons
Grungetta wants to give Oscar an unpleasant birthday surprise and be nice to him. Professor Huggins comes to teach her how, but Grungie has trouble taking the full 180 degree turn. Today's sponsors are the letters L and W and the number 13.
S23.E78 ∙ Telly Breaks Luis's Vase
While Luis answers the phone, Telly accidentally breaks his vase and he is afraid to tell him what happened.
S23.E79 ∙ Alice Needs to Take a Nap
Big Bird and Bob try to get Alice to take her nap.
S23.E88 ∙ Episode #23.88
Elmo is in awe of how lightning flashes and thunder booms whenever the Count counts and wants to do the same thing himself. He is determined to find a way, though Maria tells him it will be impossible.
S23.E104 ∙ It is Just Another Day
Maria is fixing Prairie Dawn's music Box. Rosita and Prairie Dawn show what arms can do. Bob sings What Makes Music. Savion, Gina and Big Bird are having a rhyme out. Bob and Maria are looking for rectangles.
S23.E119 ∙ What You Hear is What You Get
Sonny Friendly presents the game show, "What You Hear is What You Get" when Telly Monster listens to the sounds of the street.
S24.E1 ∙ Grandma's Day
It's Grandma's Day, so Big Bird and Snuffy dress in capes and go visit their grandmothers with baskets of treats for them in the Little Red Riding Hood tradition. This show is sponsored by the letters G and X and the number 12.
S24.E3 ∙ Roxie Marie's train set
Maria and Elmo help Roxie Marie with her new train set, which she got from her Uncle Biff. They add on more improvements to the set, and eventually Slimey and his worm friends get to ride on it. Sponsors: B, V, and 15.
S24.E10 ∙ Merry is Loud
After Merry starts speaking very loud, everyone runs away from her.
S24.E13 ∙ Goldilocks is Absent from Daycare
Baby Bear spends the day in daycare, but no matter what goes on there, it always reminds him of Golilocks and the trouble she's caused him in the past, and he can't keep his frustration with her hidden.
S24.E17 ∙ The Grand High Triangle Lover's success story
Today, the Grand High Triangle Lover is coming to visit the street to name off the triangle lover of the year. Telly is determined to conquer that title, no matter what extremes he has to go to to achieve it.
S24.E24 ∙ Oscar Takes Gordon to a Basketball Game
Oscar and Grundgetta offer to take Gordon to his basketball game.
S24.E30 ∙ Episode #24.30
Elmo shows his special hat, which he calls his imagination hat, in that he likes to imagine while wearing it. But then, on a bike ride with Mike, the hat disappears. So they go to the Bureau of Lost Hats to look for it.
S24.E32 ∙ Sonny Friendly and the Home Game
Sonny Friendly host The Home Game. The contestant with the best house gets to have lunch with the host.
S24.E33 ∙ Episode #24.33
Today, Chicago is feeling sad about being different from other lions, until Mr. Handford and some kids point out that it's a good kind of different. Then, Prairie Dawn tries to explain to Monty that pineapple do not need dentists.
S24.E34 ∙ Martian Invasion
The Martians discover words and letters all over Sesame Street.
S24.E35 ∙ Sir John Feelgood Visits
Legendary actor Sir John Feelgood pays a visit and shows Big Bird and Snuffy his ways of pretending. He even cheers Oscar up- by arguing with him.
S24.E39 ∙ Telly is afraid of the bread
Telly gets afraid of Bread whenever Ruby Monster says it.
S24.E53 ∙ Telly Pretends to be Triangle Man
Telly has to find ways to get his costume back from the penguin. Gina gives out advice.
S24.E56 ∙ The Worm Winter Games
Gordon, Telly (with Freddy), Maria, Luis, Gabi and the kids tune into the WormTV broadcast of the first-ever "Worm Winter Games" from Squiggleville, France, where Slimey is competing, and Tim McCarver hosts.
S24.E59 ∙ Prairie Dawn Is Chased by Sheep
Today, Prairie Dawn is having a very woolly problem. Three sheep confuse her with their owner, the famous Little Bo Peep, and won't stop following her around Sesame Street.
S24.E63 ∙ Mr. Handford Serenades Maria's Aunt
Mr. Handford tries to win Maria's aunt over.
S24.E80 ∙ Episode #24.80
Oscar couldn't sleep a wink last night and is absolutely worn to a frazzle. In trying to catch up on his sleep, he dreams of having "Sound-Off" spray, which keeps everything quiet. He soon realizes that complete silence would be a problem.
S24.E89 ∙ A Day at the Movies
Snuffy, Elmo, Big Bird, Savion, and Gina go to a cinema for the movie "Honey, I Shrunk the Snuffleupagus".
S24.E91 ∙ Telly Breaks His Arm
When Telly accidentally breaks right arm after tripping over the handlebars of Lucy's tricycle while star invaders triangle tag with Elmo, and Luis has to reassures him about medical injuries in the emergency room.
S24.E115 ∙ Episode #24.115
Today Oscar is appearing on the Sally Messy Yuckael show, recalling the painful story of the time when he got "involved" with a kitten.
S24.E119 ∙ Telly Plays the Triangle
Bob conducts his band of students, who increase the pace as they go along, and Telly makes a hobby out of playing the triangle, which attracts a young Dinger's attention. Sesame Street is sponsored today by the letters K and Y and the number 4.
S24.E125 ∙ Barkley Wants to Play
Barkley wants to play around while Maria and Luis fix a toaster.
S24.E128 ∙ Blecka's Day in Home Care
Blecka has her first day at Lillian's home care.
S25.E1 ∙ Around the Corner
The new playground around the corner is about to open, so all the kids on Sesame Street are very excited. But the grownups are too busy to come along.
S25.E2 ∙ Ruthie Dances
There's a lot of dancing going on at Celina's dance class: dances demonstrating names and feelings, plus the tango. The dancing doesn't stop when class is over, either. Today's show is sponsored by the letters C and R and the number 14.
S25.E4 ∙ Gordon and Susan need a place to stay
Gordon and Susan's apartment is being painted, so they need a place to sleep. Big Bird suggests the Furry Arms Hotel around the corner, but there's not enough room for two humans because of a chicken party that's in town.
S25.E5 ∙ Racism on Sesame Street
Gina gets and unexpected and disturbing phone call. Savion explains to a very disturbed and inquisitive Telly how there are "just some really stupid people in the world, who can't stand to see it when people of different races are friends." Telly finds it odd because of how so many different people, animals and monsters are great friends on Sesame Street. Gina asserts that she and Telly are best friends, and so are she and Savion. Then, because Telly is concerned, they explain what they would do if the person ever called the store again. Then, Telly and Baby Bear put up an information booth.
S25.E6 ∙ Oscar Turns Into Prince Charming
Oscar is looking to buy a present for his visiting mother. Ruthie suggests the storybook "The Green Grouch of Yucchingham and the Five Grouchketeers." The story becomes true when Oscar reads a magic cookie and turns into Prince Charming. Soon his trash can has become a castle and Prince Oscar intends to marry Gina.
S25.E10 ∙ Telly goes to the Snow Ball
There is a penguin party at the Furry Arms hotel.
S25.E12 ∙ Mother Chicken's New Nursery Rhyme
Mother Chicken is writing her own version of Hey Diddle Diddle.
S25.E13 ∙ Telly and Baby Bear's Friendship
Baby Bear and Telly Monster go around doing things they like and don't like, and understand differences.
S25.E17 ∙ Oscar Can't Get the Sesame Street Theme Out of His Head
Oscar just can't get a break. Today he has the Sesame Street theme song stuck in his head. Try as he may, he just can't ignore it, and it's giving him a positive attitude which he does not want to have.
S25.E19 ∙ Little Boy Blue Takes His Horn to Finder's Keepers
Little Boy Blue is having problems with his horns. And is trying to trade for another horn to interact with animals.
S25.E20 ∙ Just Another Day
Snuffy and Alice talk about the number 8. Zoe is at Angela's Day Care. Grover tells a poem to a bubble.
S25.E25 ∙ Big Bird, Rosita and Elmo play family
Big Bird and Rosita pretend to be parents with Elmo as their baby.
S25.E31 ∙ Summer Squall comes to Sesame Street
Buster the Horse is a big fan of Summer Squall, the fastest horse in the world. When he learns his idol is staying at the Furry Arms Hotel, Buster has to muster up all his courage to meet her.
S25.E39 ∙ Wanda the Word Fairy Visits (repeat)
Wanda the Word Fairy (Andrea Martin) visits Sesame Street to demonstrate the meanings of certain words; a pair of flowers sing a song about how they came to be; Kermit tries to give Little Red Riding Hood directions to her grandmother's house (but she's preoccupied); the TwoHeaded Monster needs a new pair of shoes; and Bert tries to track down just who is playing his favorite instrument, the tuba, in the park. This was brought to you by the letters C and P, and the tiptop number 3.
S25.E42 ∙ Episode #25.42
Gina is at home with a stomachache, but is reluctant to miss work. She keeps calling Hooper's Store to make sure things are alright. Today's show is sponsored by the letters K and T and the number 20.
S25.E45 ∙ What Can Natasha Do?
Humphrey and Ingrid are amazed at the noises their daughter, Natasha, can make.
S25.E47 ∙ Episode #25.47
Telly spots a giant number 11 on the street, which comes with exciting music and makes him feel all "eleveny". It soon disappears. Will it come back so Telly can show his friends? You never know. Giant elevens with music are funny that way.
S25.E49 ∙ Episode #25.49
Today, Sesame Street is visited by Mr. Big, a very tiny man who makes a living dealing in big things. His merchandise quickly takes up space in Hooper's Store. Today's show is sponsored by the letters A and X and the number 2.
S25.E51 ∙ Episode #25.51
There's a lot of word play (so to speak) going on today. The words 'open', 'hot', and 'dog' come to life and get in a game of tag with Big Bird and Elmo. Today's show is sponsored by the letters J and Q and the number 16.
S25.E59 ∙ Ruthie the babysitter
Ruthie has to babysit her friend's baby, a baby honker and Alice Snuffleupagus.
S25.E66 ∙ Amazing Acts
Big Bird and Snuffy demonstrate front and back in many forms.
S25.E68 ∙ 3203
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S25.E82 ∙ Biff and the Bowling Ball
Biff has a bowling ball stuck to his hand, worrying Telly and Mr. Handford.
S25.E103 ∙ Linda Loses Barkley
Barkley decides to chase a cat when he runs away from the park. Linda and Gordon have to find Barkley.
S25.E104 ∙ Zoe at daycare
Zoe spends the day at day care. Featuring a visit from Big Bird.
S25.E109 ∙ Telly's List
Telly Monster lets Oscar the Grouch do the things on his list while he goes home to pick up his toys.
S25.E118 ∙ The Count's Austrailian Friend
The Count's friend Mathilda visits Sesame Street.
S25.E129 ∙ Episode #25.129
Today, Big Bird takes on a rock n'roll singer role and goes on a tour of Sesame Street. He has two birds back him up (the Tweet Along Little Birdies) and Telly hold a rock while they sing (it is a rock concert, after all).
S26.E6 ∙ Oscar's Nightmares
Oscar has nightmares about happy faces, such as Celina, Mr. Handford, and the kids.
S26.E9 ∙ Maria's Story
After Maria gets a book she made when she was seven, she can't find the last page of her book.
S26.E14 ∙ Telly Writes a Letter
After Telly gets his very first letter, he decides to write one.
S26.E20 ∙ Baby Bear makes a gift for Papa Bear
After baby Bear doesn't have enough money to buy a birthday present for Papa Bear, Mr. Handford advises Baby Bear to draw a picture for him.
S26.E25 ∙ Gordon's Day Off
Big Bird and Zoe forgot that Gordon has a day off of work.
S26.E27 ∙ Vegetable Day
Celina, Chicago, Gina, and Zoe celebrate Vegetable Day, Chicago's favorite day of the year.
S26.E30 ∙ Snuffleupagus Parade
The Snuffleupagus American Day Parade comes to Sesame Street.
S26.E36 ∙ A Day with Benny
Benny Rabbit spends a day with everyone, including Gordon, a Honker, a Dinger, Celina, and the kids.
S26.E51 ∙ Learning in the Park
Celina, Carlo, Telly, Rosita, and friends demonstrate beginning, middle, and end, while Alice Snuffleupagus keeps saying "banana".
S26.E54 ∙ Tarah and her Wheelchair
Tarah has dance class with Big Bird and Celina while waiting for her racing chair.
S26.E55 ∙ Ruthie Wants to Join the Dance Theatre of Harlem
Ruthie is practicing dance moves because she wants to join the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
S26.E60 ∙ Mr. Handford Goes to the Dentist
Mr. Handford closes the store to go to the dentist. When he returns, Big Bird wants to learn what a dental appointment is like, and they act it out. Meanwhile, Elmo spends the day showing the sponsors (the letters B and R and the number 2).
S26.E62 ∙ Big Bird Tries to Help Gina
Big Bird attempts to help Gina with her work, only to accidentally cause trouble.
S26.E65 ∙ Monty and the Birdketeers
Monty learns about ways of being a Birdketeer when Big Bird inducts him in; he unfortunately gets too swept up in the experience that he keeps being one even after the meeting is over.
S26.E69 ∙ Bob Learns to Dance
Celina teaches Bob how to dance in time for a big dance party at her dance studio.
S26.E79 ∙ The Prince and the Pig
Elmo writes a story about a prince and a pig with Celina's help.
S26.E89 ∙ Gordon pretends to be Grandpa Bird
Big Bird was expecting a visit from his Grandpa Bird, but he's sick and can't make it. So Big Bird recruits Gordon to fill in and pretend to be his grandfather. Today's sponsors are the letters I and P and the number 0.
S26.E93 ∙ The Letter Z Decides to Quit the Alphabet
The letter Z wants to quit the alphabet.
S26.E99 ∙ Telly and Zoe Become Readers
Telly and Zoe practice reading by pretending to be cowpokes who love to read.
S26.E105 ∙ Take a Bird to Work Day
Big Bird and Gordon and several others characters are celebrating Take a Bird to Work Day, except for Benny. Featuring Little Richard singing Rosita, along with Kermit the Frog in the Alphabet Mine, Katie taking care of a baby, and many more with your Sesame Street Muppet friends.
S26.E109 ∙ A Day of Soap Operas
It's soap opera day on the street. The cast performs "As the World Takes Turns" and "The Young and the Vestless". Sonny Friendly subjects Maria to his Number One game show, and Prairie Dawn puts on a pageant about the growth of a sunflower.
S26.E112 ∙ Litter on Sesame Street
Telly Monster forms the Litter Patrol to prevent littering when litter is scattered on the street
S26.E115 ∙ Buster Jogs with Elmo and Celina
Celina and Elmo go jogging with their new friend, Buster the horse.
S26.E130 ∙ Ernestine Watches Natasha
Humphrey and Ingrid have to fill in for the chef since he is too sick, and, as they do so, they let Ernestine look after their daughter, Natasha.
S27.E1 ∙ Big Bird Gets the Memory Flu
Big Bird ends up losing his memory, so his friends try to jog it.
S27.E2 ∙ Gina and Carlo start new jobs
After Gina quits her job at Hooper's Store and starts owning a day care center, Carlo gets a job at Hooper's Store and to be able to help Mr. Handford.
S27.E5 ∙ Big Bird sleeps over at Gabi's
Big Bird is having a sleepover with Gabi in her apartment, but chaos ensue. First, he breaks both her bed and her alarm clock, and then, she pretends to be a "blanket monster" and scare him.
S27.E7 ∙ Hatching a Honker Egg
Big Bird and Luis are egg sitting for a pair of Honkers.
S27.E8 ∙ Elmo demonstrates front and back
Elmo is having trouble demonstrating the difference between front and back.
S27.E9 ∙ Natasha is Scared of the Rain
Big Bird, Humphrey and Ingrid are wondering why Natasha is covering her head and ears. It turns out it is because of the rain. Ruthie sings Natasha a song to help her feel better.
S27.E11 ∙ Snuffy's Sore Foot
Snuffy has hurt his foot trying to move a drawer, and he's worries that he can't dance if it hurts.
S27.E13 ∙ The Alligator King
When Celina's dance class puts on a play about the Alligator King, Big Bird is jealous when he does not get the part of the king himself.
S27.E14 ∙ Benny Rabbit's Birthday
Benny Rabbit tries to avoid his surprise birthday party.
S27.E25 ∙ Elmo's Crying Game/Zoe and the Letter K
Elmo is pretending to cry because he is playing the crying game. Zoe is having trouble coming up with words that starts with the letter K.
S27.E26 ∙ Snuffy's birthday party
Snuffy wants his favorite magician to come to his birthday party.
S27.E27 ∙ Telly and the slap happy cap
Telly's Uncle Talbot is selling his homemade happy caps. Telly has to wear it all day. Every time he turns to talk to people the beak of the cap keeps hitting people and knocking them down.
S27.E29 ∙ Big Bird has the birdy pox!
[HBO] HD. 'Big Bird Has Birdy Pox.' Big Bird has the Birdy Pox, so The Count, Snuffy and Maria try different things to make him feel better.
S27.E32 ∙ Following a Butterfly
Big Bird and his friends are playing follow the leader with a butterfly.
S27.E47 ∙ Gabi Gets Sick on Her Birthday
It's Gabi's 8th birthday. However, she winds up getting a light flu. Luckily, her family and friends help cheer her up.
S27.E51 ∙ Episode #27.51
The mouse's clock is taken to the Fix It Shop because it doesn't work, the mouse decides to use Big Bird as a clock instead.
S27.E53 ∙ The Worm World Music Festival
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S27.E55 ∙ Big Bird Wants to Be a Dancer
Big Bird learns to be a dancer with help from Celina.
S27.E57 ∙ Alice Dresses Up
Alice plays dress up with her and Snuffy's mother's clothes.
S27.E62 ∙ Michael Tweeter at Birdland
Michael Tweeter does famous bird impressions at Birdland.
S27.E73 ∙ Mumford's Sheep Trick
This is a weird day on Sesame Street, Baby Bear saw that Mr. Handford is not very happy today Hooper's Store. Baby Bear was asking why Mr. Handford is not very happy. But Mr. Handford just baa like he is a sheep. Sponsored by the letters J and by the number 3.
S27.E78 ∙ Oscar Looks After Natasha
Humphrey asks Oscar to watch over Natasha while he goes to the Fix-It Shop to fix a wheel on her stroller.
S27.E117 ∙ Zoe Takes Monkey Lessons
Ruthie meets Zoe in Finders Keepers, and they witness Joey and Davey Monkey sliding down the store's pole. Once the two monkeys head off for their usual treat, a banana, Zoe excitedly wants to slide down the pole, but Ruthie explains to her how unsafe it would be for little monsters. Desperate to slide down the pole, Zoe goes for monkey lessons from Joey, Davey, Luis, Carlo, and the kids.
S27.E127 ∙ Grundgetta Makes Oscar Look Yucky
Grundgetta enters an ugly to get her license.
S28.E3 ∙ The Bears and Robinsons go Fishing
Gordon and Miles are going fishing with Papa Bear and Baby Bear.
S28.E4 ∙ Elmo's Fear of Clowns
Telly and Carlo discover Elmo has a fear of clowns and must help him face his fears.
S28.E5 ∙ Snuffy Leaves for 2 Days
When Snuffy prepares to go on vacation, Big Bird feels worried that he won't be able to play with his best friend.
S28.E12 ∙ Ruthie's "P" Sale
Ruthie is having a sale based on the letter of the day, p. Big Bird and Zoe show things that are the same and different.
S28.E13 ∙ Stinky's Smelly Flower
Stinky worries that nobody will love him and that he cannot stay when he grows a smelly yellow flower.
S28.E25 ∙ Telly Builds a Tower with Two Monster Girls
The world's longest street like you've never seen it before! Check out Sesame's all new digital set in this episode about engineering, which features "Homeland" star Claire Danes. Also see Murray and Luis as they use science to help them build the perfect-sized bike for their friend Little Chicken.
S28.E26 ∙ What Can Snuffy Do On the Playground?
Big Bird helps Snuffy find something he can do on the playground.
S28.E70 ∙ Prairie Dawn is Sick
Prarie Dawn is sick before her new pageant, so her friends fill in for her so she can recover
S28.E81 ∙ Furry Arms Tango
Telly and Rosita learn how to dance to tango so they can join the Tango Festival at the Furry Arms. Meanwhile, Sherry Netherland has trouble finding someone to dance with.
S28.E98 ∙ Humphrey and Ingrid fall in love
Humphrey and Ingrid tell their daughter, Natasha the story of how her parents met and fell in love with each other.
S28.E121 ∙ Cooling Off on a Hot Day
On a hot day, Elmo buys Ice Cream for Gabi, but when it melts, he finds out that Gabi loves Melted Ice Cream. Meanwhile Mumford tried to help cool down Maria, but his wand breaks and it snows on her.
S28.E122 ∙ Abelardo visits
Big Bird is excited for a visit from his Mexican cousin Abelardo, but the two birds keep missing each other by a second.
S29.E2 ∙ Refrigerator Museum of Art
Papa Bear takes his son to a Museum showing Drawings by Kids.
S29.E4 ∙ X doesn't want to be the Letter of the Day
The Letter X does not want to be the letter of the day. And wants to quit the alphabet.
S29.E20 ∙ The Robinsons Have Dinner With the Three Bears
Baby Bear and his family are invited to have dinner with Miles and his parents.
S29.E27 ∙ Elmo's Coloring Book
A story of adventure that teaches children that they can see the world through a rainbow of color.
S29.E28 ∙ Big Bird Wants to Change His Name
Big Bird feels that everyone but him all have real names, so he tries to come up with a new name for himself.
S29.E50 ∙ Baby Bear learns to count backwards
Gina is teaching the kids at her day-care-center how to count backwards. Baby Bear is finding it very difficult, but Goldilocks decides to help him out. Elsewhere, on a park bench, Cookie Monster meets Gladys Ormphby.
S29.E64 ∙ Slimey Goes to Space
Slimey is on his way to the moon in the WASA spacecraft Wiggleprise. Although Oscar is very proud of his little worm, and keeps a scrapbook of his day to day achievements, he misses Slimey terribly. Still, he won't admit his feelings to Gina or Elmo. But when Slimey's sister Sloppy comes to visit, she and Oscar bond.
S29.E90 ∙ The Brothers and Sisters Game
Sonny Friendly hosts The Brothers and Sisters Game.
S29.E91 ∙ Telly is Having Trouble Saying the Introduction
Telly is having trouble saying the letter and number of the day.
S29.E93 ∙ Gordon Runs Errands Again
Gordon tries to do errands. Big Bird plays basketball with Rebecca Lobo.
S29.E102 ∙ Alice's First Day at Day Care
Snuffy wants Alice to have a great first day at Gina's Day Care Center.
S29.E105 ∙ Science Experiments
Sesame Street learns about many Science.
S29.E108 ∙ Grouches Loving Enough
Oscar is making a second guest appearance on the Sally Messy Yuckyael show, this time with Grungetta. The two of them need Sally's help- they think they might be in love.
S29.E109 ∙ Baby Bear Spends the Night at Gina's Part 2
Baby Bear's parents come home to pick up Baby Bear.
S29.E111 ∙ Elmo wants Maria to read a story to him
Elmo wants Maria to read his story.
S29.E125 ∙ Rosita Coaches Telly for a Contest
Telly is participating in the Triangle Lover's tongue twister contest.
S29.E126 ∙ Alice Learns to Control Her Snuffle-Blowing
Alice is taught to control her snuffle-blowing with help from her big brother, Snuffy, and other friends.
S29.E130 ∙ Slimey Returns from the Moon to Sesame Street
Slimey and the rest of the worm astronauts return home from the moon.
S30.E1 ∙ Alan at Hooper's
Big Bird introduces Alan, the new owner of Hooper's, and he and the Birdketeers give him quite the welcome.
S30.E3 ∙ Elmo hides, Big Bird Seeks
Big Bird and Elmo play the longest game of hide-and-seek.
S30.E5 ∙ Miles' video project
Gordon and Gabi are helping Miles film a video for school about where he lives.
S30.E6 ∙ Maria watches pets at the Fix-It Shop.
Maria spends the day looking after everyone's pets.
S30.E7 ∙ A duck has a case of the Moos
Old Macdonald's duck has a rare case of the Moos.
S30.E8 ∙ Herry sleeps over at Gabi's
Herry is going to a sleepover at Gabi's house.
S30.E9 ∙ Luis teaches Rosita to play the guitar
After hearing Luis play the guitar, Rosita wants to be able to play music on the guitar too.
S30.E10 ∙ Zoe bounces on Telly's pogostick
Zoe won't give Telly his pogostick back after she takes a ride on it.
S30.E11 ∙ Wearing Papa Bear's Hat
Baby Bear and Telly are taking turns wearing Papa Bear's hat.
S30.E12 ∙ The Countketeers
After The Count starts counting the Birdketters, Big Bird and The Count decide to make a Countketters club.
S30.E14 ∙ Zoe and Elmo Take Turns
Elmo and Zoe can't decide what to play with Big Bird. Maria tries to help resolve their conflict.
S30.E15 ∙ V Day
Elmo and Big Bird are a having a celebration for the letter of the day, v.
S30.E16 ∙ Telly and Rosita's Fix-It Shop
Telly and Rosita love it when Maria works in The Fix It Shop. Telly and Rosita decide to open their own Fix It Shop.
S30.E17 ∙ Zoe and Big Bird are sick
Big Bird and Zoe have to cancel they're play date because they are both have a cold.
S30.E18 ∙ Gordon Wants to Practice his Flute
Big Bird and Snuffy keep distracting Gordon while he tries to play music on his flute.
S30.E19 ∙ Big Bird Gets "C is for Cookie" Stuck in His Head
Big Bird can't stop singing, C is for Cookie.
S30.E22 ∙ Baby Bear Takes a Hibernation Nap
Baby Bear and his family are celebrating Hibernation Day but, Baby Bear doesn't want to go to sleep. Big Bird comes up with rhymes.
S30.E27 ∙ The Count Counts Mistakes
The Count finds mistakes on Sesame Street and counts them.
S30.E31 ∙ Baby Bear's Baby Cousin is visiting
Baby Bear's cousin Oliver is back on Sesame Street, but, Telly is jealous of him.
S30.E32 ∙ Exploring the land of Lulu Puddy
Elmo and Zoe are on a quest to find a missing item, an eggbeater.
S30.E37 ∙ Big Bird sits on the steps all day
Big Bird wants someone to sit with him.
S30.E38 ∙ The Really Big Thing Game
Big Bird, Snuffy and Zoe are playing The Really Big Thing Game. Ernie and Daniel play the bongos together.
S30.E39 ∙ The Ding Along
The Dingers are hosting a Ding Along on Sesame Street. Zachery shows his baton to Ernie. Elmo learns about music in Elmo's World.
S30.E45 ∙ Mumford Tries to Send Telly to Hooper's Store
The Amazing Mumford tries to teleport Telly to Hooper's Store to be able to have lunch with Big Bird.
S30.E46 ∙ The USS Terrific
Big Bird gets a model boat from Granny Bird and help to build it.
S30.E47 ∙ Rosita Takes Pictures with Her Camera
When Goldilocks Takes over Jack Horner and Little Miss Muffet's nursery rhymes, they tell her how it makes them feel. Celebrity guest Norah Jones.
S30.E48 ∙ Telly and the Mysterious X
A strange looking letter X mysteriously appears on Sesame Street.
S30.E54 ∙ Bolo Learns the Alphabet
Rosita is trying to teach her parrot, Bolo to say the alphabet as a surprise for her cousin, Tito's birthday party but, he keeps saying everything but the alphabet. Devon shows Ernie his bird's nest.
S31.E1 ∙ Dancing on sesame Street
Big Bird tries to help Elmo find a far-out dance for the Sesame Street dance party.
S31.E3 ∙ Elmo's Zoo
Maria can't take Elmo to the zoo. Elmo and is friends decide to make their own zoo on Sesame Street.
S31.E4 ∙ Maria babysits a baby bird
Big Birds recommends that Maria take her baby to AM Birds for good care during their reading day together.
S31.E5 ∙ Barkley does not want to take a bath
Gordon, Linda, Telly and Miles prepare to give Barkley a bath.
S31.E6 ∙ Wormy Gras
It is Wormy Gras, the biggest worm holiday and parade where worms celebrate the joys of being worms.
S31.E8 ∙ Zoe is visited by the Jacket Fairy
The Jacket Fairy helps Zoe make her jacket wish come true.
S31.E9 ∙ Telly and Baby enter a triangle drawing contest
The Triangle Lovers Club is holding a triangle drawing contest and Telly and Baby Bear try to make the best triangle.
S31.E10 ∙ Telly's Hamster is Pregnant
Telly's hamster, Chuckie is going to have babies.
S31.E12 ∙ Baby Bear Forms a Reading Club
Baby Bear starts a reading club with Elmo and Zoe.
S31.E16 ∙ Telly Celebrates Oscar's Birthday
It is Oscar's birthday on Sesame Street and his friends help out by making it grouchy for him.
S31.E17 ∙ Luis Teaches Elmo and Telly that Flowers are Alive
Big Bird, Elmo and Telly learn that flowers are alive.
S31.E21 ∙ Miles Babysits
Miles learns how to babysit from Gaby. He then babysits for Natasha. Also included are Karate ABCs, the Goo Goo Dolls with a version of their song "Pride" sung with Elmo, Grover sings "I do not Crawl Around Much Anymore", and Baby Bear plays Open/Close with Isabella. Elmo's World is also included. Guess what Elmo's thinking about today. Babies.
S31.E22 ∙ Zoe creates a zoeology book
After hearing Gina read her book, Zoe decides to make her own book.
S31.E23 ∙ Duck-keteers
Ernie cancels a bird-keteer meeting planning as a duck-keteer, to Big Bird's dismay.
S31.E24 ∙ Family Relationships
Big Bird and Snuffy talk about their family relationships.
S31.E25 ∙ Snuffy Can't Play with Big Bird
Snuffy can't play with Big Bird because he needs to help his mother.
S31.E30 ∙ Maria has a new computer
Big Bird learns how a computer works when Maria gets a new computer.
S31.E31 ∙ Papa Bear has to leave Baby Bear to go to work
Baby Bear and Papa Bear had planned a whole day to play together, but, when Papa Bear gets a phone call from his job, he has to cancel his play date until after he is done working.
S31.E37 ∙ Snuffy's Cloud Costume
While Snuffy was practicing a play about the sky for Snuffle Garden, he accidentally makes a mess on his cloud costume.
S31.E41 ∙ Telly tries to find a quiet place to count
Telly wants to count to 10 with the viewer and he can't find a spot on Sesame Street to do it.
S31.E45 ∙ Big Bird and Snuffy Have a Rainy Day Picnic
After rain ruins Big Bird and Snuffy's picnic plans, they decide to do an indoor picnic.
S31.E49 ∙ Oscar accidentally Wishes Maria Buenos Dias
After Oscar accidentally says Buenos Dias to Maria, he wants to wish her a rotten morning.
S31.E55 ∙ Elmo and Big Bird Learn About Being Plants
Stinky teaches Big Bird and Elmo how to be plants.
S31.E56 ∙ The Porridge Lovers Visit Sesame Street
[HBO] HD. 'Papa Bear's Perpetual Porridge Machine.' Papa Bear invents a porridge machine and asks Baby Bear to try it.
S31.E58 ∙ Luis Teaches Telly How to Send E-mail
A mystery friend is sending clues through e-mail to Telly. Can he figure out who his mystery friend is?
S31.E61 ∙ A Day with Big Bird and the Birdketters
Big Bird and the birdketters are playing games all day.
S31.E64 ∙ Ernie Sleeps Over
Ernie sleeps over at Big Bird's nest, but keeps Gordon up with his endless demands. First, he needs a sleepover snack, then, he needs a lullaby, then, he needs water, then, he needs a blanket.
S32.E2 ∙ Salsa Dance Party on Sesame Street
Elmo needs a partner for the dance party.
S32.E4 ∙ Maria's Mother Returns
Maria's mother is back for a visit to Sesame Street.
S32.E5 ∙ Lulu Makes Up New Words to her Favorite Song
Lulu makes up new words for her favorite song, The Wheels on the Bus.
S32.E6 ∙ Elmo Runs All Day
Elmo and his friends participate in a running race on Sesame Street.
S32.E16 ∙ Big Bird's Boat, the USS Terrific
Big Bird gets a new boat kit from his Granny Bird called the USS Terrific, and Gordon, Telly, Elizabeth and the kids help assemble the USS Terrific.
S32.E25 ∙ Telly Wants Everything at Hooper's
Telly asks for various things at Hooper's Store.
S32.E30 ∙ The Bongo Boys
Telly, Elmo, and Baby Bear form a bongo band called the Bongo Boys.
S32.E33 ∙ Everyone Pretends to be Cats
After Little Murray Sparkles' play date is canceled, Elmo makes Little Murray Sparkles feel better by pretending to be a cat.
S32.E38 ∙ The Count Becomes a Counting Coach for Baby Bear
The Count helps Baby Bear with his counting skills.
S32.E40 ∙ Natasha Learns to Draw
Baby Natasha learns how to draw. Ernie looks at Sidney's Drawing. Hero Guy goes on a pirate adventure with Baby Bear.
S32.E46 ∙ Everybody Starts Their Own Bands
After Ernie starts his own band, everyone wants to join in by making up their own bands.
S32.E51 ∙ Baby Bear learns how to roller skate
Baby Bear is gong to skate with Telly but he is having a bit of trouble skating.
S32.E54 ∙ Natasha stands up by herself
Humphrey wants to take a picture of Natasha standing up.
S32.E58 ∙ Little Red Riding Hood
Big Bird and Snuffy act out the story, Little Red Riding Hood.
S32.E61 ∙ Hurricane: Part 1
A hurricane is coming to Sesame Street, and everyone scatters around to prepare for it. Today's show is sponsored by the letter X and the number 8.
S32.E62 ∙ Hurricane: Part 2
The hurricane is over, but has made a real mess of the street. Worst of all, Big Bird's nest and home has been completely demolished. But his friends pitch in to help set things right. Today's sponsors are the letter G and the number 12.
S32.E64 ∙ Hurricane: Part 4
Big Bird and his friends start building Big Bird's nest.
S32.E65 ∙ Hurricane, part 5: The Final Twig
Big Bird's nest is all done being built. He finally gets to sleep in his nest with Radar.
S33.E1 ∙ 3981: Fire at Hooper's Store
When the "old woman who lives in a shoe" shows up at Mr. Hooper's Store with her 12 children, Telly and Alan must learn how to separate things into groups to keep them organized. Actress Nia Long teaches the word "divide." Cookie's Crumby Pictures presents "Nosh of the Titans."
S33.E2 ∙ Alan runs out of cookies for Cookie Monster
After Alan runs out of cookies for Cookie Monster, Cookie starts eating round things on the street.
S33.E3 ∙ Three Monster Girls Who Really Love to Sing
Telly learns about why Zoe, Rosita and Lulu love to sing.
S33.E4 ∙ The Fix-It Shop becomes the Mail-It Shop
The Mail-It Shop opens on Sesame Street.
S33.E6 ∙ Lost bird from Paraguay
Big Bird finds a lost bird that keeps saying Paraguay.
S33.E12 ∙ A Copy Machine is Broken
Baby Bear is having a porridge party and needs posters, but, the copy machine is broken.
S33.E15 ∙ The Grand High Triangle Lover's Triangle
Telly takes care of the GHTL's triangle.
S33.E18 ∙ Baby Bear skips breakfast
After Hooper's Store is all out of porridge, Baby Bear decides to skip breakfast for the day.
S33.E20 ∙ The Mark of Elephante
[HBO] HD. 'Elmofante.' Elmo pretends to be Elmofante, but needs help from the real Elefante to remove the 'E' mark off the screen.
S33.E27 ∙ Grover opens a popcorn stand
After Grover opens a popcorn stand on Sesame Street, he finds it is really hard to manage a popcorn stand.
S33.E30 ∙ Elmo, Zoe, Rosita, and Telly Act Out 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'
In this episode Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and Elmo are mystified by magic. Cookie is amazed by Abby's wand and all the different kinds of cookies he could make if he took it, but decides their friendship is more important. Actor and musician Ice Cube joins the fun to explain the word "astounding," and Furry Potter and Professor Crumblemore teach children to follow directions in Cookie's Crumby Pictures.
S33.E33 ∙ Snuffy's Grandma Visits
[HBO] HD. 'Making Pictures for Snuffy's Grandma.' Everyone prepares for the arrival of Snuffy's grandma by drawing pictures for her.
S33.E34 ∙ Rubber Duckie Grows
The Amazing Mumford makes Ernie's rubber duckie gigantic.
S33.E40 ∙ Elmo and Zoe Play Follow the Leader
Elmo and Zoe are playing Follow the Leader.
S33.E41 ∙ Big Bird's Pen Pal
Big Bird's pen pal, Gulliver is visiting Sesame Street for the first time.
S33.E42 ∙ Gina Takes the Day Off to Spend Time with Elmo
Gina wants to have a day off to spend time with Elmo but a lot of animals need her and Elmo's help.
S33.E46 ∙ A Turtle Wanders Into Big Bird's Nest Area
Big Bird finds a turtle in his nest area.
S33.E49 ∙ Telly's Cousin Izzy Visits
Telly's cousin Izzy is visiting Sesame Street.
S34.E4 ∙ Bert's Birthday
Today is Bert's birthday. Ernie gives him some peace and quiet for his birthday.
S34.E5 ∙ Meet Leonard
The Big Bad Wolf's brother Leonard comes to visit his brother on Sesame Street. Big Bird and Snuffy play Guess that Sound. Grover learns about acrobats in China.
S34.E8 ∙ Big Bird writes a story
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S34.E9 ∙ Elmo and Zoe Pretend to be Aliens
Elmo and Zoe are pretending to be aliens from the plant Kazunk, which is their own made up planet and they pretend to explore Sesame street.
S34.E12 ∙ Fish-Sitters for Dorothy
While Elmo goes to a baseball game with Gordon, Telly and Baby Bear become Dorothy's fish-sitters.
S34.E17 ∙ Telly is Afraid of Hurting Baby Bear
Telly doesn't want Baby Bear to get hurt.
S34.E23 ∙ Big Bird Waits for Snuffy
Big Bird thinks Snuffy has forgotten their playdate.
S35.E1 ∙ Sesame Street Presents: The Street We Live On
Elmo's World celebrates 35 years of Sesame Street. Elmo wants to know more about the street he lives on, so Grover takes him on a trip back in time to see what Sesame Street was like before Elmo was born.
S35.E2 ∙ Best Pet in the World
Elmo, Zoe and Telly argue over who has the best pet in the world. Celebrity guest B.B. King sings about the letter B.
S35.E4 ∙ Alan's Vacation Replacement
Alan goes on vacation and leaves Natalie Portman in charge of Hooper's shop.
S35.E5 ∙ Cinderella's Fairy Godmother's Mistake
Zoe and Baby Bear try to help get Cinderella to the ball after the Fairy Godmother accidentally turns her into a chicken.
S35.E7 ∙ Elmo's Chicken Dream
[HBO] HD. 'Elmo's Chicken Dream.' Elmo tries to make his dream of dancing chickens happen again by reading and singing about chickens.
S35.E10 ∙ Telly and Baby Bear Write an Updated Three Bear Story
When Goldilocks eats Baby Bear's porridge, Baby Bear decides it's time to rewrite the story. Celebrity guest Rubin Studdard sings the alphabet with Elmo.
S35.E12 ∙ Tely Falls from His Pogo Stick
When Telly falls off his pogo stick he's afraid to get back on and try again. Celebrity guest Venus Williams plays tennis with Elmo.
S35.E13 ∙ Snuffy's Invisible, Part 1
Snuffy becomes invisible when he touches his new eukelele. Part 1 of 2. Celebrity guest Maya Angelou claps a rhyme with Elmo.
S35.E14 ∙ Snuffy's Invisible, Part 2
Snuffy becomes invisible when he touches his new eukelele. Part 2 of 2. Celebrity guest Eryka Badou sings a song about friendship.
S35.E15 ∙ Professor Super Grover's School for Super-Heroes
Professor Grover teaches the monsters how to be super-heroes. Celebrity guest Christopher Reeve and Ernie say the alphabet.
S35.E17 ∙ Not a Grouchy Day
While Oscar waits for Grungetta he tries to find different grouchy things on Sesame Street. Celebrity guest Aaron Neville sings about life on the moon with Ernie.
S35.E18 ∙ Telly Joins the Letter of the Month Club
Alan is busy frosting a cake, when he notices the viewer and welcomes them to Sesame Street. He mentions that it's Henrietta Honker's birthday and they'll be having the party at Hooper's Store. Suddenly, Telly comes in, excited. He tells Alan about a special offer he saw on The Alphabet Channel for free membership in the "Letter of the Month Club," where members receive a letter from the alphabet each month until they have the complete set. Telly, who recently signed up, eagerly awaits his first letter arriving today.
S35.E19 ∙ Cookie Monster Writes a Story
Cookie Monster writes a story about the Kingdom of Cookies.
S35.E20 ∙ Curly's Growl Is Bigger Than Baby Bear's
Baby Bear has trouble dealing with the fact that his sister Curly Bear has a bigger Growl than him. Celebrity guest Liam Neeson counts with the Count.
S35.E25 ∙ 4081
Rosita is upset when some kids make fun of her for having a strange accent. Celebrity guest Norah Jones sings about the letter Y with Elmo.
S35.E26 ∙ Miles's Band Wants to Practice
Miles is having a hard time practicing with his band and he needs a quiet place to perform.
S36.E2 ∙ Banana in the Stone
When Baby Bear forgets to bring his sister an apple with lunch, he and Telly make up a story about bananas to get her to try other healthy foods. Celebrity guest Lang Lang
S36.E3 ∙ The Healthy Foods Game
It's time to play "The Healthy Foods Name Game!" with Mr. Healthy Food as the game show host. Elmo has to find four healthy foods of various colors on Sesame Street before the mouse climbs to the top of the refrigerator.
S36.E4 ∙ Birdseed Cookies for Granny
Big Bird and Alan are making birdseed cookies for Granny Bird's visit.
S36.E6 ∙ How Many Balloons to Raise Snuffy?
When Snuffy wishes that he could float like a cloud in the sky a Fairy Balloon Person appears to grant his wish.
S36.E7 ∙ American Fruit Stand
Miles watches Alan's fruit stand for the day and gets everyone excited about fruits and vegetables.
S36.E8 ∙ Cookie Moon
Cookie Monster is drawing a picture of his favorite cookie: the moon? Astronaut Buzz Aldrin lands on Sesame Street to teach Cookie Monster all about the moon and what it's made of! Hint: those spots on the moon aren't made of tasty chocolate chips!
S36.E9 ∙ Snuffy Thinks He's Too Big
After Zoe's friend from ballet class, Carina tells Snuffy he is too big to dance ballet. Snuffy asks Big Bird for his opinion on the matter.
S36.E11 ∙ Baby Bear's First Day of School
Baby Bear has his first day at the Story Book Community School and misses his family. Celebrity guest Shirley Jones.
S36.E12 ∙ Telly Learns the Grouchketeer Cheer
Gordon welcomes the viewer as he practices golfing for a round he's playing with Alan today. Big Bird comes by (singing "Let's Go Driving" to himself) and reminds Gordon of the importance of practice.
S36.E13 ∙ Who'll Replace the Big Bad Wolf?
The Big Bad Wolf feels so exhausted from having to chase pigs and dress up like a Grandma all the time that he decides to take a vacation. Celebrity guest Harvey Fierstein.
S36.E14 ∙ Mexico on Sesame Street
Luis and Rosita welcome the viewer to Sesame Street. Rosita tells us that she has got a package from her grandmother in Mexico. Luis helps her open the package up.
S36.E15 ∙ Rock Sitter for Rocco
Zoe is trying to find someone to care Rocco while she is at swimming class. Elmo comes by and says hi to Zoe, but then tries to leave when he sees Rocco. she explains her problem to Elmo and tells him that needs a rock sitter for Rocco.
S36.E16 ∙ Goldilocks Takes Over Nursery Rhymes
Being completely oblivious to their feelings, Goldilocks takes Little Miss Muffet's curds and whey, and then sticks her finger into Little Jack Horner's pie. She takes both of their nursery rhymes and makes them her own! Little Miss Muffet and Little Jack Horner are so upset that they start crying and run off to Baby Bear and Big Bird who offer to help them. They encourage Little Miss Muffet and Little Jack Horner to be assertive and stand up for themselves. Little Miss Muffet and Little Jack Horner gain the confidence to approach Goldilocks, who is at Hooper's Store with Alan. Alan notices that Little Miss Muffet and Little Jack Horner are very upset, so he encourages them to share their feelings with Goldilocks. After they express how badly she made them feel, Goldilocks realizes that she wouldn't like it if they did the same thing to her and apologizes, saying that she really didn't mean to make them feel sad. Celebrity guest Norah Jones.
S36.E19 ∙ Elmo and Zoe Claim a Ball
The camera zooms in on a ball lying on the ground in the arbor. Elmo and Zoe both welcome the viewer to Sesame Street and see the ball. The two of them quickly start fighting over it.
S36.E20 ∙ Grover the Veterinarian Assistant
Gina is swamped with patients at her clinic and wishes she has some help. Gina's new assistant appears - Grover. He blows his whistle and tell everyone to vacate the pool,Gina points out her job is to take care of animals.
S36.E21 ∙ Telly and Baby Bear's Story
Baby Bear and Telly decide to use their imaginations to write a story together, but have a hard time deciding on whether their story should be about a magic bowl of porridge or a magic triangle. With Maria's help, they realize that best friends should be able to work together and compromise by deciding to write a story about both! Their story takes place in the Kingdom of Dum Diddley Dum Diddley Do. In this Kingdom, there is a magical triangular bowl of porridge. The bowl has three sides and three angles, and is filled with an unlimited amount of delicious porridge that King Baby Bear absolutely loves. Baby Bear and Telly realize that they make a great team and decide to write another story together! Celebrity guest Chuck Close.
S36.E22 ∙ Grouch Apprentice
Donald Grump, the grouch with the most trash in the world, is looking for a new apprentice. Oscar, Grundgetta, and Elmo can't wait to meet him because if they get chosen, they will get to keep some of Grump's trash. Celebrity guest Larry King.
S36.E23 ∙ Super Chicken on Sesame Street
Super Chicken helps Luis and Maria replenish their supply of packing tape at the Mail It Shop, helps Miles untie shoelaces, and fixes Gabi's broken popcorn machine. As Super Chicken quickly comes to the rescue and solves everyone's problems, Super Grover begins to feel sad and useless as a superhero. He thinks that perhaps his friends on Sesame Street don't need him anymore. However, Luis, Maria, Gabi, Miles, and Big Bird all convince Super Grover that the only real superhero for Sesame Street is him, especially since there's no other superhero in the world who can give a super hug like he does! Celebrity guest Maya Angelou.
S36.E24 ∙ Bob's Deaf Niece Visits Sesame Street
When Bobs deaf niece visits Sesame Street Telly, Rosita and all of their friends learn how to speak with their hands. Celebrity guest Evelyn Glennie.
S36.E25 ∙ The Adventures of Little Big Bird: Part 1
When Mumford's magic trick goes awry Big Bird is turned into little Big Bird.
S36.E26 ∙ The Adventures of Little Big Bird: Part 2
When Mumford shrinks Big Bird, his new friend, Mike the Lady Bug helps him on his quest to be big again. Celebrity guest Alicia Keys.
S37.E1 ∙ Abby Cadabby Comes to Sesame Street
Big Bird, Snuffy, Elmo and Zoe welcome Abby, a fairy godchild, to the neighbourhood and teach her how to count to 10 and the game of hide-and-seek.
S37.E2 ∙ Abby Cadabby's First Day of School
It's Abby's first day of school at the Storybook Community School and she is very excited!
S37.E3 ∙ Cookie World
Instead of Elmo, Cookie Monster is thinking about cookies, counting them and talking to them in Cookie World.
S37.E4 ∙ Gabi and Miles Graduate from High School
Gabi and Miles are graduating from High School. They remember their very first day of school and tell Elmo how they remember their classroom being an amazing place.
S37.E5 ∙ Herb, the Plant Eating Dinosaur
No one can believe their eyes but Herb, the plant eating dinosaur, has come to Sesame Street.
S37.E6 ∙ Snow White's Meltdown
Snow White and the seven dwarfs come to play, count and sing with Alan, Elmo and the kids.
S37.E7 ∙ Maria and Luis' Wedding Anniversary
Today is Luis and Maria's wedding anniversary. They have decided to celebrate by having a picnic together. Little do they know, though, that it is "H" day on Sesame Street.
S37.E8 ∙ Elmo and Alan Play School
Elmo plays pretend school, and Alan is the teacher; he greets the class, takes attendance, reads a book and sings the alphabet song.
S37.E9 ∙ Good-bye Elmo, Hello Jelmo
The letter of the day is J, so Elmo jumps around and sings "Jenny Had a Little Jam" with Mary and the birdketeers.
S37.E10 ∙ Ask Oscar Show
Telly is the host of the "Ask Oscar!" show and he reads a letter from a boy who can't remember what the little round things are on a jacket. Oscar isn't helping, but Telly is determined, so he enlists the help of his friends on Sesame Street.
S37.E11 ∙ Big Bird Wishes the Adults Were Kids
Big Bird is looking for someone to play with, but the adults are to busy working, so he wishes for them to be just like the kids. To Big Bird's surprise, his Fairy Godperson appears and grants him his wish; all the adults are transformed into kids!
S37.E12 ∙ Baby Bear Writes a Story Called 'The 3 Astro Bears'
Baby Bear and Telly decide to use their imaginations to write a story together, but have a hard time deciding on whether their story should be about a magic bowl of porridge or a magic triangle. Celebrity guest Chuck Close.
S37.E13 ∙ Telly's Doll Freddy Wants to Play with Rocco
Zoe takes her dolls on a field trip but leaves behind Telly's doll, Freddy, by mistake.
S37.E14 ∙ Healthy Food Pageant
Prairie Dawn and the gang are putting on a "Healthy Food Pageant."
S37.E15 ∙ Baby Bear's Great Invention
On a very busy day at Hooper's Store, Baby Bear decides to create a lemonade pouring machine to help Miles out. He draws up the plans for his invention and then recruits Telly and Elmo to help build it.
S37.E17 ∙ The Alphabet Roadshow
The Alphabet Roadshow are coming to Sesame Street to look for unusual people saying the alphabet in unusual ways.
S37.E22 ∙ Gina Adopts a Baby: Part 1
There's a lot of excitement on Sesame Street because Gina is adopting a baby! After a lot of planning, today is the day that Gina is flying to Guatemala to pick up her baby, Marco, and bring him home.
S37.E23 ∙ Gina Adopts a Baby: Part 2
Gina is coming home to Sesame Street today with her newly adopted baby Marco and everyone can't wait for them to arrive!
S37.E24 ∙ Gina Adopts a Baby: Part 3
Snuffy and Big Bird want to play with their new friend Marco, Gina's baby. Gina suggests that they think like babies to come up with games that everyone can play together.
S37.E25 ∙ National Try a New Food Day
It's National Try a New Food Day on Sesame Street and Telly is the Monster On-The-Spot Reporter.
S38.E1 ∙ The Bookaneers
Elmo and Alan are reading in Hooper's Store, when the storefront is boarded by a group of Bookaneers. An Anything Muppet and a salty dog are led by their pirate captain, played by guest star Tina Fey. They demand that Elmo hand over his book, but Elmo explains that he loves to read. The pirates invite Elmo to become a Bookaneer, but he must first pass a series of tests. After pointing out three words that start with F while dancing a jig, and saying the alphabet with a squid, the Bookaneers set Elmo on a quest with a treasure map. Following a short trip down Sesame Street, the pirates find themselves at the library. Their treasure is the pages and pages found in the books that fill the library shelves
S38.E2 ∙ A New Helper At Hoopers Store
Gordon and Susan's nephew moves to Sesame Street.
S38.E3 ∙ The Word Dog Escapes from Abby's Book
Telly and Baby Bear borrow Abby's book and are surprised when the word "dog" jumps off the page.
S38.E5 ∙ Abby Plays the Letter 'P' Game
Abby joins Elmo and Zoe to play a game in which they must find things that start with the letter "P."
S38.E6 ∙ The Tutu Spell
Zoe borrows Abby's wand and wishes that everyone would wear a tutu and dance ballet.
S38.E7 ∙ Big Bird Breaks Elmo's Tricycle
Elmo lets Big Bird ride his tricycle, but as soon as Big Bird sits down on it, it breaks! Elmo is sad about his broken tricycle and Big Bird feels bad because he didn't mean to break it. Gordon helps them both feel better by reminding them that they can take the broken tricycle to the Fix-It Shop!
S38.E8 ∙ Big Bird Helps Zero
Big Bird helps the Number Zero feel better about himself.
S38.E9 ∙ Sleeping Grouchy
Oscar reads Grungetta's favorite fairy tale "The Tale of Sleeping Grouchy".
S38.E10 ∙ Baby Bear...Triangle Lover of the Day?
Telly invites Baby Bear to the Triangle Lover's meeting so his best friend can be there when he gets crowned Triangle Lover of the Day.
S38.E11 ∙ Fairy Tale Emergencies
Rosita and Zoe are so excited to play Rosita's favorite game of hide and seek. Just as they are about to start, Abby appears and she knows a really great game to play too- Jumping Rhymes!
S38.E12 ∙ Maria the Chicken?
Zoe and Rosita find Abby's magic wand and Rosita wonders what it would be like to be a fairy god-monster and do magic.
S38.E14 ∙ Chris Helps Elmo Write a Letter
Rosita receives a card from her grandmother in the mail. Abby is very impressed because she has never received a letter before.
S38.E15 ∙ Big Bird, Elmo & Abby, Song for 3
Big Bird and Elmo sing a special song that only two friends can sing together. As they get ready to sing the song again, Abby appears. She asks if she can sing too, but Big Bird realizes they can no longer sing their song about two friends because they are no longer two friends- two friends plus one friend makes three friends!
S38.E16 ∙ Telly Helps Gordon Play Golf
Telly finds Gordon practicing outside for a game of golf he is going to play with Alan. When Telly learns how golf is played, he decides that if Gordon really wants to practice he should do it as if he were on a real golf course.
S38.E17 ∙ The Worm Cup Games
Let the Worm Cup begin, when worms come from all over the World to try and kick a ball into a cup. This year Slimey, from Sesame Street, is a finalist competing against Squirmadene, from France and during the heat of competition, Squirmadene relentlessly teases Slimey. He gets so angry, he pushes Squirmadene with his head and Slimey is thrown out of the game. Realizing what he has done, Slimey tells Squirmadene he is sorry, but explains he doesn't like to be teased. Squirmadene apologizes too, and in a show of good sportsmanship they share the Worm Cup! Brought to you by the letter K and the number 19.
S38.E18 ∙ Elmo Wishes for a Pet Dinosaur
Gabi is reading Elmo a book called "Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs," which makes him want to have a pet dinosaur. But Elmo finds out that they are extinct, so Snuffy comes to the rescue by pretending to become Shaggy Snufflesaurus, who is looking to be someone's pet! Brought to you by the letter Q and the number 2.
S38.E19 ∙ Zoe and Rosita Find Abby's Wand
Rosita wonders what it would be like to be a fairy god-monster and convinces Zoe that they could help Maria with her work by using Abby's wand.
S38.E20 ∙ Elmo Plays the Amazing Alphabet Race
Amazing Al spots Elmo singing the alphabet and he chooses him to play The Amazing Alphabet Race.
S38.E22 ∙ Chris Teaches Elmo How to Bowl
Elmo watches Chris and some children playing with a toy bowling set, and sees that Gabi knocks down all the pins on her first try. He learns that it takes practice to improve. Brought to you by the letter W and the number 9.
S38.E23 ∙ Elmo Shows Abby How to Pretend
Abby learns how to pretend. Elmo learns about cameras.
S38.E24 ∙ Elmo Is Jealous of Marco
Elmo is excited to play checkers with Gina, but they only get to play one turn because she has to go feed Marco. This leaves Elmo feeling jealous and upset. Why does Marco get so much attention while Elmo gets none? You must have to be a baby. When Gina returns from feeding Marco, she finds Elmo sitting in Marco's stroller, pretending to be a baby himself! Gina plays along, but wishes Elmo could be himself again so they can play their game. She explains that she has enough love for both Marco and Elmo and she'll always make special time to be together. While Marco still needs to be taken care of, Elmo can teach Marco lots of new things and when he's old enough, they can play together and be friends.
S38.E25 ∙ Rosita Gets Upset at Zoe & Abby
Rosita wants to play hide-and-seek with Abby and Zoe but they keep playing other games instead of hiding.
S39.E1 ∙ The Golden Triangle of Destiny
Jack Black defines the word 'Octagon' with help from Elmo.
S39.E2 ∙ Telly's New Shoes
Join Neil Patrick Harris, as the Shoe Fairy, as he helps Telly pick the not so perfect shoe! Brought to you by the letter S and the number 10.
S39.E3 ∙ Sock Chaos at the Laundromat
Chris is doing his laundry at the Sesame Street Laundromat. When he is folding his clothes, he discovers that a sock is missing. All socks come in pairs so he needs to find the matching sock.
S39.E4 ∙ Leela's Sesame Street Video
Leela is making a videotape of Sesame Street to send to her parents in India but all bedlam breaks loose when she is filming, which is the reason why she loves living on Sesame Street! Brought to you by the letter O and the number 8.
S39.E5 ∙ Firefly Show
It is dusk and Telly and Baby Bear come running in carrying a net and a jar. They explain to Chris that they are trying to catch fireflies, and have an idea to use their flashlight to attract them. It works but soon notice that the firefly's light is getting dimmer and he looks sad. In the end, Telly and Baby Bear realize that it's more fun pretending to be fireflies than actually catching them! Brought to you by the letter F and the number 6.
S39.E6 ∙ Max the Magician
Max the Magician magically appears on Sesame Street as Rosita, Big Bird and Elmo are eating snacks with Chris. Everyone is excited to see some real magic.
S39.E7 ∙ Annual Triangle Toss
Telly is getting ready for the Triangle Lovers' Annual Triangle Toss! It's a game where each player throws three triangles and tries to get them to land on the stick. Telly plays it every year and wins, all thanks to his lucky triangle vest. Only this year, he discovers that his vest is too small.
S39.E8 ∙ Elmo & Zoe's Hat Contest
Today on Sesame Street it's Who Can Wear the Most Hats on Their Head Day! Elmo and Zoe are going to play against each other, while Chris and Alan help add more and more hats.
S39.E9 ∙ Big Bird and Snuffy Talent Show
Today on Sesame Street it's the Big Bird and Snuffy Talent Show! The only problem is that they don't know what a talent show is!
S39.E10 ∙ Number 6 Games
It's Number 6 Day on Sesame Street: A day devoted to the number six and all it's sixiness! There are going to be games and songs all about the number six. Let the number six festivities begin!
S39.E11 ∙ Maria the Cowgirl
Big Bird, Elmo and Abby are very excited because Gordon is going to read "Maria the Cowgirl - The Lonesome Trail". The story is about Maria the Cowgirl and her hobbyhorse, Amigo. They meet Bad Duck, the toughest duck in the west. Bad Duck says that the trail isn't big enough for the two of them, and won't let Maria pass.
S39.E12 ∙ Telly the Tiebreaker
Elmo and Zoe cannot decide what to sing. Telly tries to help them out.
S39.E13 ∙ Baby Bear's Birthday Cake
Telly tries to prevent Curly Bear from putting her little paws on Baby Bear's birthday cake at his birthday party.
S39.E14 ∙ Big Bird's Nest Sale
Big Bird is having a nest sale! He wants to sell the toys that he doesn't play with any more to someone who will want them. Snuffy helps by being Big Bird's Assistant Nest Sale Snuffleupagus.
S39.E15 ∙ Oscar the Prince?
Abby thinks Oscar is really a prince like the frog in The Frog Prince.
S39.E16 ∙ Big Bird Has a Nest Sale
Snuffy accidentally sells Radar during Big Bird's nest sale.
S39.E17 ∙ Three Cheers for Us
Abby goes to Big Bird's nest for her very first sleepover! She brings her wand, her pillow and her favorite book. Her mommy always reads a book to her at bedtime, but at Big Bird's there isn't anyone to read to them.
S39.E19 ∙ Elmo Helps Super Grover
Super Grover wants a sidekick just like Super Chicken.
S39.E20 ∙ Elmo Wants To Be Like Gordon
Elmo likes Gordon so much that he wants to be just like him.
S39.E21 ∙ Mine-Itis Hits Sesame Street
A Sesame Street Nightly News Update comes in from Brian Williams saying that, "No one is sharing on Sesame Street!" Elmo and Leela just can't believe that it's true and decide to go see for themselves.
S39.E22 ∙ Sesame Street Bird Games
Chris and Alan become judges for the Sesame Street Bird Games.
S39.E24 ∙ Cookie Monster's Cookie Touch
Cookie Monster has a case of the Cookie Touch. Word of the Day: Scrumptious
S39.E26 ∙ Baby Bear's Babysitter
When Baby Bear and Curly's Grandmother has a cold, Gabi babysits for the bears.
S39.E41 ∙ Hurry Up! You're Running Out of Time!
Telly Monster is a contestant on his favorite game show, Hurry Up You're Running Out of Time, when they announce that they are doing the show on Sesame Street.
S39.E42 ∙ The Help-O-Bots
Chris reads Elmo, Telly and Rosita the story of "Rico, The Very Helpful Robot!" After hearing the story, Elmo, Telly and Rosita decide to become robots to help Chris at Hooper's store.
S39.E43 ∙ Abby Has a Sleepover with Big Bird
Abby is having a sleepover at Big Bird's nest for the first time.
S40.E1 ∙ Frankly, It's a Habitat
Big Bird is eating a hot bowl of soup on a cold day outside Hooper's store when Freddy Flapman, played by Lin-Manuel Miranda, from Flychert Real Estate, finds Big Bird and tries to convince him to migrate somewhere warm.
S40.E2 ∙ Cowmonster Pair
Little Bo Peep has lost her cow. The Cowmonster Pair, also known as Elmo and Telly, come to her rescue. They use clues to find her cow, but will they be successful? Brought to you by the letter E and the number 2.
S40.E4 ∙ Wild Nature Survivor Guy
Wild Nature Survivor Guy, played by Jimmy Fallon, finds himself on Sesame Street. He is accustomed to surviving in the wilds of nature and thinks he needs to "survive" out on Sesame Street.
S40.E5 ∙ Abby Makes Seasons Change
[HBO] HD. 'Abby Makes the Seasons Change.' Abby makes the seasons change on Sesame Street.
S40.E6 ∙ Y a Quest Y Not
Elmo, Telly and Abby find words that begin with the letter Y.
S40.E7 ∙ Bears Try to Hibernate
There is a porridge shortage on Sesame Street! Telly runs to tell Baby Bear, but when he finds him, he is getting ready to hibernate until springtime when there is porridge again. What is Telly supposed to do for five months without a best friend?
S40.E8 ∙ Stinky's Birthday Flower
Today is Stinky's birthday and all of his friends try to find the perfect present for him.
S40.E9 ∙ Elmo Finds a Baby Bird
Elmo and Rosita are thinking of rhymes when they hear, "peep, peep." Suddenly, a little baby bird appears. Elmo and Rosita want to help the bird but do not know why he is peeping.
S40.E10 ∙ Grouch Messing Machine
When the laundromat washing machine is broken, Elmo and Leela turn it into a washing machine for grouches.
S40.E11 ∙ The Cookie Tree
Maria, Luis and Elmo are picking apples from an apple tree. Cookie Monster hears something loud and crunchy and is excited because he thinks it's a cookie, but is disappointed when he finds out the noise is an apple.
S40.E12 ∙ Mary, Mary Quite Contrary
Mary Mary Quite Contrary is growing a garden by Oscar's can using dirt, sun, and water. Oscar does not like it and calls for Hairy Hairy to bring stinky weeds and pigs. Mary moves her garden, and Oscar enjoys the stinky weeds.
S40.E13 ∙ Abby Has the Sparkle Freckles
Elmo and Abby are playing tag and suddenly, Abby's freckles start sparkling! She has a case of the "Sparkle Speckle Fairy Freckles," where freckles sparkle and glow, and eventually fall off. But Abby likes her freckles. Watch to find out how she gets her freckles back! Brought to you by the letter I and the number 6.
S40.E14 ∙ The Rainbow Show
Elmo is drawing when he looks up in the sky and sees a rainbow! Elmo rushes to show everybody, but when Rosita arrives, the rainbow has disappeared. How will he get the rainbow back? Brought to you by the letter O and the number 12.
S40.E15 ∙ Amphibian Show
Elmo and Abby are lounging in the garden, when music plays and an announcer introduces the "Find The Amphibian" game. But the problem is that they don't know what an amphibian is! Can they piece all of the clues together to "Find the Amphibian?" Brought to you by the letter N and the number 0.
S40.E16 ∙ Camping Show
When Elmo and Chris go camping, they meet a beaver, some raccoons and some ducks.
S40.E17 ∙ Squirmadega Car Race
Slimey is practicing for the Squirmadega Car Race. He zooms forward, backward, and around and around on the counter of Mr. Hopper's store. Elmo excitedly gets ready to watch Slimey in the worm car race. Elmo is Slimey's biggest fan and cheerleader!
S40.E18 ∙ Jack's Big Jump
Jack Be Nimble is getting ready for his big jump over eight candlesticks! He tries to jump over them, but instead he knocks them over and falls. Jack runs away and hides. He messed up and now is having trouble jumping. Baby Bear and Telly find someone to help him- a kangaroo!
S40.E19 ∙ Inspected by 4
Who's at the door? Why, it's Inspector 4 (Judah Friedlander), and he's come to Sesame Street looking for items that are in groups of four. Everything is going fine until he spots the letter R. He only has one item that begins with the letter R where will he find three more to even the score?
S40.E20 ∙ Big Bird Sprains His Wing
Big Bird is happily roller skating along Sesame Street. Uh-oh! Crash! Big Bird falls down! When he visits Dr. Berger, she examines his wing and explains that it isn't broken but has a sprain. Feeling blue what can he do? With his friends, he realizes that there are a lot of things he can do with his sprained wing. Brought to you by the letter X and the number 13.
S40.E21 ∙ The Planet G
Maria helps Elmo write a story about the letter "G." Elmo is having trouble thinking of letter "G" words, but Maria reminds him of the letter "G" sound.
S40.E22 ∙ The Counting Booth
The Count has to leave his Counting Booth and has no one to watch it while he is gone. Luckily, Elmo and Abby agree to become the official Counting Booth Counters while he is away. They immediately have their first visitors, the Three Little Pigs. They ask to be counted one by one to make sure they are all there. Next, Old McDonald brings his chickens to the Counting Booth. He wants them to be counted in pairs- the same way The Count counts them. But Elmo and Abby are hesitant; they have never counted by two before! Maria comes along and shows them how to count by groups of two. Suddenly, Baby Bear runs in to the counting booth holding ten boxes of crayons with five crayons in each. He explains that he doesn't know how many crayons he has all together. Elmo is nervous, he has never counted by fives, but with the help of Maria, Abby and Elmo they are able to count each box by five. Next, Snuffy and Big Bird can't figure out how many fingers all the birdkeeters have together. Elmo and Abby suggest counting by five, but Maria has a better suggestion. Why not count by ten? Elmo, Abby, Big Bird, and Snuffy count by ten all the way to eighty! Finally, Super Grover runs in. He needs a count down to fly off and save the world! With some help from Super Grover and a number line, Elmo and Abby are able to count down to one as Grover blasts off. The Count returns as Abby and Elmo share about their new counting abilities!
S40.E23 ∙ Tribute to Number Seven
Zoe, Rosita, and Abby host "the amazingly awesome, super terrific seven celebration" by counting seven chickens in various poses, doing a 7 Rumba with Maria, finding seven words that start with "s" with a letter S, and Abby doing "7 magic" with her assistant Elmo.
S40.E24 ∙ Abby's Tricycle
Abby doesn't know how to ride a tricycle. Elmo suggests that Gordon teach Abby since Gordon was the one to teach him. With hard work and practice, though, Abby learns to ride without help from Gordon. Whee! Abby becomes so excited that her wings start flapping and her tricycle lifts off!
S40.E25 ∙ Jack Grows His Own Beanstalk
Jack from Jack and the Beanstalk comes along Sesame Street and tells Leela and Telly he has a problem. He only has a cow, but he needs a beanstalk! He knows he's supposed to trade the cow for something but doesn't know what.
S41.E1 ∙ The Camouflage Challenge
[HBO] HD. 'Camouflage Challenge.' Elmo, Rosita and Chris try to find six camouflaged things on Sesame Street so they can join the Camouflage Club.
S41.E2 ∙ The Happy Scientists
On Sesame Street: Elmo, Telly, and Rosita investigate Sesame Street like scientists. Abby's Flying Fairy School: The fairies' stuff mysteriously disappears. Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures: The Three Ducketeers settle a birthday cake dispute. Elmo's World: Elmo makes a splash about the bath. Word of the Day: "Journal". Wanda Sykes' journal reads itself. Guest Starring: Wanda Sykes, Will.i.am Brought to You By: F and 14
S41.E3 ∙ Chicken When It Comes to Thunderstorms
[HBO] HD. 'Chicken When It Comes to Thunderstorms.' Elmo and Abby calm some chickens and explain that thunderstorms are safe.
S41.E4 ∙ The Ironing Monster
[HBO] HD. 'The Ironing Monster.' Grover decides to be a super hero for the Laundromat.
S41.E5 ∙ What's That Noise?
[HBO] HD. 'What's That Noise?' Elmo is sleeping at Luis and Maria's house when he hears a grasshopper in the house.
S41.E6 ∙ The Furry Four
[HBO] HD. 'The Furry Four.' Telly, Abby and Elmo decide to pretend to be the 'Furry Four' but need one more person.
S41.E8 ∙ The Whoosh & Vanish Mystery
[HBO] HD. 'The Whoosh and Vanish Mystery.' Elmo and Telly use science to investigate what made their things disappear.
S41.E10 ∙ Music Magic
Abby's wand is being cleaned, so she and Telly have to postpone their magical playdate and learn to find the extraordinary in some ordinary tools. Actress Emily Blunt explains the word "explore." Cookie's Crumby Pictures parodies the dinosaur classic in "Jurassic Cookie."
S41.E12 ∙ Bert's Pigeon Search
On Sesame Street: Bert searches for the elusive Blue Bar pigeon with help from Elmo and Abby. Abby's Flying Fairy School: Blogg accidentally turns himself into a wooden puppet. Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures: Bernice and Rubber Duckie compete in the Bird Games. Elmo's World: Elmo rings some bells. Word of the Day: "Binoculars." Julie Bowen and Elmo take a closer look. Guest Starring: Julie Bowen. Brought To You By: P and 12
S41.E13 ∙ A Team
[HBO] HD. 'The A Team.' Elmo, Abby and Telly team up with the Letter A to help their friends on Sesame Street using 'A' words.
S41.E14 ∙ Up in the Air
On Sesame Street: Big Bird and Snuffy float over Sesame Street after Abby casts an anti-gravity spell. Abby's Flying Fairy School: Abby and friends find out what it takes to be a Tooth Fairy. Murray Has a Little Lamb: Murray and Ovejita slide and glide at ice skating school. Elmo's World: Elmo goes up and down with yo-yos, hippos, and more. Word of the Day: "Float." Natalie Morales goes up in the air. Guest Starring: Natalie Morales Brought To You By: B and 1
S41.E15 ∙ Fetch the Letter I
[HBO] HD. 'Fetch the Letter I.' Elmo and Telly try to teach us about the letter I when Iggy the dog steals it.
S41.E16 ∙ Where's the Itsy Bitsy Spider?
After the Itsy Bitsy Spider is missing, Elmo, Telly, and Rosita try to find her.
S41.E17 ∙ Snuffle Sneeze
Snuffy can't stop sneezing during a play date with Big Bird.
S41.E19 ∙ There's an App for That
After Telly trades in his pogo stick for the new IPogo, he realizes it is a little too much for one monster to handle.
S41.E26 ∙ Rahki Road
[HBO] HD. 'Rakhi Road.' Telly and Zoe help Leela celebrate the Indian holiday Rakhi.
S41.E27 ∙ Puddle Jumping
[HBO] HD. 'Puddle Jumping.' Elmo looks for things to do in the rain, like catching it in a bucket and jumping in puddles.
S41.E29 ∙ Saved by Superfoods
[HBO] HD. 'Saved by Super Foods.' Elmo and Grover learn that healthy foods give us energy and taste delicious.
S41.E31 ∙ Twins Day on Sesame Street
On Sesame Street: Abby and Zoe pretend to be twins at the Twins Day party. Abby's Flying Fairy School: Blogg discovers the importance of being half-troll. Murray Has a Little Lamb: Murray and Ovejita play baseball. Elmo's World: Elmo meets different families. Word of the Day: "Identical." Abby conjures identical Sherri Shepherds. Guest Starring: Sherri Shepherd Brought To You By: S and 2
S41.E33 ∙ Veggies Revolt
[HBO] HD. 'Veggies Revolt.' Abby and Zoe pretend to be twins and try to act and dress alike.
S41.E35 ∙ Sesame Street Fairy Tale Science Fair
On Sesame Street: Telly and Baby Bear help fairy tale characters solve problems with science. Abby's Flying Fairy School: Gonnigan puts on his dancing shoes. Super Grover 2.0: Super Grover 2.0 helps a sheep and an elephant balance a boat. Elmo's World: Elmo explores flowers, plants, and trees. Word of the Day: "Reporter." Samantha Harris and Elmo report. Guest Starring: Samantha Harris Brought To You By: W and 18.
S41.E37 ∙ Rock, Rock Band
[HBO] HD. 'Rock, Rock Band.' Elmo, Abby and Zoe learn about different kinds of rocks, such as marble and limestone with fossils.
S41.E38 ∙ Zoe Loves Rocco
On Sesame Street: Elmo accidentally loses Zoe's pet rock while playing astronauts with Baby David. Abby's Flying Fairy School: The fairies chase Niblet after he takes off with Blogg's wand. Super Grover 2.0: Super Grover 2.0 helps robins move a piano into their nest. Elmo's World: Elmo imagines himself as pets. Word of the Day: "Celebration." LaDainian Tomlinson does a touchdown dance. Guest Starring: LaDainian Tomlinson Brought To You By: R and 19
S41.E39 ∙ Dirtballs
On Sesame Street: Oscar starts a dirty business of dumping dirt all over Sesame Street. Abby's Flying Fairy School: The fairies climb an enchanted plant to rescue Peck from a giant. Super Grover 2.0: Super Grover 2.0 helps a chicken get to the other side of a wall. Elmo's World: Elmo opens and closes doors, bags, books, and boxes. Word of the Day: "Volunteer." Elmo volunteers to help Usher. Guest Starring: Usher Brought To You By: D and 17
S41.E40 ∙ Grouchy Mother's Day
On Sesame Street: On Grouchy Mother's Day, Oscar gives his mother the worst rotten day ever. Abby's Flying Fairy School: The fairies switch places with Gene the Genie. Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures: Bert and Ernie drift onto a deserted island. Elmo's World: Things get fishy in Elmo's World. Word of the Day: "Dozen". Rachel Griffiths sings with penguins. Guest Starring: Rachel Griffiths Brought to you by: Y and 12
S41.E41 ∙ Abby Tries & Tries Again
On Sesame Street: Abby creates magical mayhem for Leela who is on her way to a party. Abby's Flying Fairy School: Abby and Gonnigan help Blogg get to the ball. Super Grover 2.0: Super Grover 2.0 helps a cow down the stairs. Elmo's World: Say cheese! Elmo plays with cameras. Word of the Day: "Transportation." Zoe Saldana pretends to be a train. Guest Starring: Zoe Saldana Brought To You By: Z and 15
S42.E1 ∙ Failure to Launch
Hubert the Human Cannonball will be launched from a cannon into a bucket of blue gelatin. Baby Bear, Elmo, and Telly are there to help, but things don't go as planned!
S42.E2 ∙ Rocoo's Boat
Zoe wants Rocco the rock to float, but he's too heavy. Leela proposes a group experiment, so she, Elmo, and Zoe attempt to invent the perfect boat to keep Rocco afloat.
S42.E3 ∙ The Bubble Fest
It's Bubblefest and Alan and Chris are running the show. They've created some fun challenges, but it's Abby and Elmo who blow everyone away with one really big bubble!
S42.E4 ∙ Observe, Record, Annoy
Oscar's professor in Grouchology class gives an assignment that includes three important objectives: observing, recording, and annoying. This will be the easiest A ever!
S42.E5 ∙ The Shape-O-Bots
[HBO] HD. 'Shape-O-Bots.' Telly, Elmo and Rosita play Shape-O-Bots and transform themselves into shapes to help people.
S42.E6 ∙ The Latinization of Marco
Marco and pals celebrate Latin culture through song, dance, and more. As Rosita says, when there's música, baile, and comida, it's time to fiesta with your amigos!
S42.E7 ∙ Humpty Dumpty's Big Break
Humpty Dumpty gets his big break, but Telly's in a tizzy because Eggs + Football just don't mix. Will Humpty be able to play and save the day?
S42.E8 ∙ Goodbye Pacifier
[HBO] HD. 'Goodbye Pacifier.' Elmo helps Curly be a big bear by explaining how he said goodbye to his pacifier.
S42.E9 ∙ The Good Birds Club
[HBO] HD. 'The Good Bird's Club.' Big Bird feels bad about himself after being teased, but Abby reminds him he is special.
S42.E10 ∙ Big Bad Wolf Huffs and Puffs Slimey
When the Big Bad Wolf finds out he isn't the best at everything he learns that it's okay to lose some times. Celebrity guest Whoopi Goldberg helps Baby Bear learn different ways to deal with his anger.
S42.E11 ∙ Baby Bear's doll
[HBO] HD. 'Baby Bear's Baby Doll.' Baby Bear learns that it's okay for both boys and girls to play with dolls.
S42.E12 ∙ Elmo and the Butterfly
[HBO] HD. 'Elmo and the Monarch Butterfly.' Elmo and Telly learn how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly through metamorphosis.
S42.E13 ∙ Siblings
[HBO] HD. 'Siblings.' Baby Bear learns the importance of sharing with a sibling.
S42.E14 ∙ Letter 'R' Mystery
[HBO] HD. 'Letter 'R' Mystery.' Abby and Elmo investigate who is stealing things that start with the letter 'R.'
S42.E15 ∙ Cast Iron Cooks
[HBO] HD. 'Cast Iron Cooks.' Alan, Chris and Elmo are challenged to make stew with things that start with the letter 'P.'
S42.E16 ∙ Getting Centered
Telly missed Leela's yoga class, so Rosita and Elmo offer to teach him what they learned. Can Telly find his balance point? Ohhmm.
S42.E17 ∙ A Prince of a Frog
[HBO] HD. 'A Prince of a Frog.' Elmo and Abby learn that frogs are amphibians while helping a princess turn one into a prince.
S42.E18 ∙ Elmozilla
[HBO] HD. 'Elmozilla.' The growth chart shows Elmo hasn't grown much, so Abby casts a spell to make him grow tall.
S42.E19 ∙ Super Maria
Things keep breaking at 123 Sesame Street, but Gordon refuses all help. Everyone thinks Gordon should hire a super--but do they mean a superintendent or a Super Grover?
S42.E20 ∙ The Flood
123 Sesame has sprung a leak. While Susan runs to tell Maria and Luis about the flood, Ernie and Bert's beds become sailboats. Help, Gordon, help!
S42.E21 ∙ Falling Leaves
It's a windy autumn day and Stinky is under a pile of leaves. Chris, Elmo, and Rosita dig him out and then try to figure out what type of tree the leaves are from.
S42.E22 ∙ The All of Our Senses Club
Telly, Elmo, and Rosita are using their five senses to help their friends by spotting lost gloves and sniffing out sour milk. What else will they discover?
S42.E23 ∙ What's in Big Bird's Nest
Nighty Night! Big Bird is excited to sleep in his new pajamas but he can't seem to get comfortable. This is a problem that only a sleep consultant can solve.
S42.E24 ∙ Rhyming Block
[HBO] HD. 'Rhyming Block.' Abby and Elmo help Mother Goose write three new nursery rhymes.
S42.E25 ∙ Furry Potter
[HBO] HD. 'The Biggest Loser.' Telly's book is too long to read by himself, but he likes reading it with Gordon.
S42.E26 ∙ Elmo Wants to Have a Ball
[HBO] HD. 'Elmo Wants to Have a Ball.' Elmo works to earn money and saves up to buy a new ball.
S43.E1 ∙ Get Lost, Mr. Chips
[HBO] HD. 'Get Lost Mr. Chips.' Cookie Monster tries to become a member of the Cookie Connoisseur's Club.
S43.E2 ∙ The Good Sport
[HBO] HD. 'The Good Sport.' Elmo finds out what it means to be a good winner, a good loser, and a good friend.
S43.E3 ∙ Hansel & Gretel's Playdate with Big Bird
[HBO] HD. 'Hansel & Gretel's Playdate with Big Bird.' Hansel and Gretel have an unforgettable time on Sesame Street.
S43.E4 ∙ Baby Bear Comes Clean
Baby Bear is all dressed up and ready to visit Granny when a chance encounter with Telly and a bright purple ice cream cone cause a laundry disaster!
S43.E5 ∙ Me Am What Me Am
Cookie is eating carrots waiting for a fresh batch of cookies to bake, when a reporter for Extra Sesame Street catches him in the act! Is Cookie now a Veggie Monster?
S43.E6 ∙ A Song for Letter "G"
[HBO] HD. 'A Song for the Letter 'G'' Elmo and Rosita come up with a grand song for the letter 'G.'
S43.E7 ∙ Brandeis Is Looking for a Job
Brandeis wants a job. He gets offers from Leela and Chris, but he can't fold laundry or sweep with paws! When Elmo sees Gina training a service dog he gets an idea!
S43.E8 ∙ Don't Wake the Baby
Leela is rocking her niece to sleep and needs quiet so that she stays asleep. Noise Patrol officers, Telly and Elmo vow to help keep the volume down on Sesame Street!
S43.E9 ∙ Practice Makes Proud
[HBO] HD. 'Practice Makes Proud.' Elmo discovers that pride comes with hard work and practice.
S43.E10 ∙ Afraid of the Bark
[HBO] HD. 'Afraid of the Bark.' With some help from Elmo, Gina, Barkley, and Bob, Zoe overcomes her fear of dogs.
S43.E11 ∙ Telly the Tiebreaker
[HBO] HD. 'Telly the Tiebreaker.' Elmo, Zoe and Rosita count votes to decide which song to sing, and Telly is the tiebreaker.
S43.E12 ∙ Elmo and Zoe's Hat Contest
[HBO] HD. 'Elmo and Zoe's Hat Contest.' Elmo and Zoe face off to see who can wear the most hats at the same time!
S43.E13 ∙ The Very End of X
Big Bird and Snuffy are hosting "The Letter of the Day" show. When one of the letters breaks, they'll have to use their powers of deduction to figure out what it was.
S43.E14 ∙ Sesame Street-O-Saurus
Grover, Elmo, and Rosita are pretending to be Paleontologists and imagining items they've found are parts of a dinosaur. Time for a lesson about fossils!
S43.E16 ∙ Finish the Splat
Oscar's plan to create a painting so ugly that everyone on Sesame Street will be mad is backfiring! Will Oscar end up being the only angry person on Sesame Street?
S43.E17 ∙ Figure It Out, Baby Figure It Out
Telly's favorite singer, LMNOP is going to perform on Sesame Street but his entire entourage goes missing! Will he have to cancel his show?
S43.E18 ∙ Build a Better Basket
Alan, Rosita, and Elmo are preparing a goody basket for Little Red Riding Hood to take to her grandma and it'll have to be strong enough to stand up to the Big Bad Wolf!
S43.E19 ∙ Best House of the Year
The Three Little Pigs are building a house to enter into a contest. The Big Bad Wolf claims that he'll be able to blow their new house down. Say it isn't so!
S43.E21 ∙ Lifting Snuffy
[HBO] HD. 'Lifting Snuffy.' For Zoe's dance number, Sesame Street tries to find a way to lift Snuffy into the air like a swan.
S43.E22 ∙ Rocco's Playdate
[HBO] HD. 'Rocco's Playdate.' Elmo helps Zoe find just the right play date for Zoe's pet rock, Rocco.
S43.E24 ∙ Trashgiving Day
It's Trashgiving Day and Oscar is in charge of the parade. He has out of tune bands, flat balloons, and wilted flowers. Will his boss, Mr. Disgracey, be pleased?
S43.E25 ∙ Porridge Art
[HBO] HD. 'Porridge Art.' Baby Bear tries to make a masterpiece out of porridge to win the Quaker-Porridge Art Contest.
S43.E26 ∙ Great Vibrations
Abby wants to take a music class, but first she'll need an instrument. Grover appears with a suitcase full of instruments and then decides he'd like to join too!
S44.E1 ∙ Telly Gets Jealous
Telly and Baby Bear sing a song of happiness, Rosita speaks Spanish, The Count is counting things, and Gordon tells friends about angry.
S44.E2 ∙ Don't Get Pushy
[HBO] HD. 'Don't Get Pushy.' Rosita needs to learn how to control herself so that she'll stop pushing her friends when she gets excited.
S44.E3 ∙ The Flower Show
Stinky's got stage fright and it's preventing him from blooming. Will he be able to find a way to calm himself down in time for the flower show?!
S44.E4 ∙ Latino Festival
There's a fiesta on Sesame Street celebrating Latin culture and language. ¡Vámonos, amigos!
S44.E5 ∙ Simon Says
Telly has to learn to relax, listen, and think in order to prepare for a very important Simon Says competition. This is NOT going to be easy...
S44.E6 ∙ Help-O-Bots
Chris reads Elmo, Telly and Rosita the story of "Rico, The Very Helpful Robot!" After hearing the story, Elmo, Telly and Rosita decide to become robots to help Chris at Hooper's store. They call themselves the Help-O-Bots. At first they are a really big help, but then they start going faster and faster and end up making more of a mess for Chris to clean up. They tell Chris that they can also change into brooms and vacuums and feather dusters to become the greatest cleaning force in the universe. They begin arguing, though, about how to clean and they make the mess even worse. The Help-O-Bots are upset that they have failed their mission. Chris tells them that they should figure out what they are really good at and then help people with that. They decide that they are really good at the alphabet. They become the Alphabetabots and help someone remember what letter comes after "G" and say the whole alphabet. The Alphabetobots succeed! Elmo, Telly and Rosita go off to see who else needs help with the alphabet.
S44.E7 ∙ Still Life with Cookie
[HBO] HD. 'Still Life With Cookie.' Cookie Monster learns how to control himself from eating his own paintings.
S44.E8 ∙ Mi Amiguita Rosita
Rosita writes her own book about her life on Sesame Street and what being Mexican means to her.
S44.E9 ∙ Leela's Cell Phone Addiction
[HBO] HD. 'Leela's Cell Phone Addiction.' Zoe and Abby are frustrated with Leela's texting.
S44.E10 ∙ Firefly Show
[HBO] HD. 'Firefly Show.' Baby Bear and Telly have trouble trying to catch a firefly and must problem solve to figure it out.
S44.E11 ∙ Count Tribute
[HBO] HD. 'Count Tribute.' The Count has won the Noble Prize for counting and everyone on Sesame Street gathers for the ceremony.
S44.E12 ∙ Gotcha!
[HBO] HD. 'Gotcha!' A hidden camera show pops up on Sesame Street to try and catch bad manners in action.
S44.E13 ∙ Big Bird's Nest Sale
[HBO] HD. 'Big Bird's Nest Sale.' Snuffy helps Big Bird with his nest sale and accidentally sells Big Bird's teddy bear, Radar.
S44.E14 ∙ The Wild Brunch
[HBO] HD. 'The Wild Brunch.' Snuffy helps out in at Hooper's Store when zoo animals come for brunch.
S44.E15 ∙ Rosita's Abuela
When Rosita feels awkward speaking Spanish to her grandmother in front of her friends, Maria helps her deal with her feelings and shows her how to feel proud of who she is.
S44.E16 ∙ Baby Bear's New Sitter
[HBO] HD. 'Baby Bear's New Sitter.' Baby Bear is worried about having a new babysitter, but realizes that different things can be fun, too.
S44.E17 ∙ Grandparents Celebration
[HBO] HD. 'Grandparents Celebration.' Elmo is disappointed his grandparents will miss the Grandparents Celebration.
S44.E18 ∙ The Princess Story
Rosita helps Abby and Zoe think outside the "fairytale" box as they imagine and make up a story together.
S44.E19 ∙ Judy and the Beast
Judy is looking for a beast to be her friend and share adventures with. This sounds like a job for a fairy godmother. Enter Abby who helps her choose between a lobster, a kangaroo, or a horse. Which will it be?
S44.E20 ∙ Baby Bear Hates Tee Ball
Papa Bear is excited to teach Baby Bear T-Ball, but Baby Bear would rather sketch the ball than actually hit it.
S44.E21 ∙ Three Cheers for Us
[HBO] HD. '3 Cheers for Us.' Zoe, Elmo, Telly and Slimey are the Sesame Street Cheerleaders--they just need to find someone to cheer for.
S44.E23 ∙ The Pogo Games
Telly trains with a famous pogo stick coach to help him win the Pogo Games, but the most important lesson he learns is something that only he can teach himself - confidence!
S44.E24 ∙ The Wedding Planner
Wedding planners Elmo and Zoe must make sure everything is taken care of so that Rocco and Petra can be formally pronounced rock and rock!
S44.E25 ∙ Lights, Camera, Bert!
[HBO] HD. 'Lights, Camera, Bert.' Ernie and Elmo help Bert tap into his imagination as he acts out different scenes for a movie.
S44.E26 ∙ Every Plant That Ever Was
Stinky questions whether he is a plant at all when he finds out that he's been excluded from a book called the "Great Big Book of Every Plant that Ever Was." Can he prove himself and be included?
S45.E1 ∙ School for Chickens
Elmo spends the day at a school for chickens in this hilarious episode which teaches children how to sit still and listen in class. Super Grover 2.0's "The Balancing Act" adds to the fun with a science lesson that involves balancing chickens on an elephant.
S45.E2 ∙ Bert's Training Wheels
The world's longest Street like you've never seen it before! Check out Sesame's all new digital set in this episode featuring Ernie and Bert learning to ride bikes without training wheels. Enjoy new music including Elmo and actor Taye Digg's remake of the hit song "Let's Go Driving," and Janelle Monae's original song, "The Power of Yet."
S45.E3 ∙ Proud to Be Me
Academy Award winning actress Lupito Nyong'o teaches children that different skin colors are beautiful. Elmo, Big Bird, and Mando gather the "Sesame Street Snazzy Society" and help Segi see that being brown is awesome!
S45.E4 ∙ Numeric Con
Sesame Street and Super Heroes! Join the greatest number-lovers convention of the year as Elmo teaches children about math and how to be flexible at the same time. . Cookie's Crumby Pictures debuts a laugh-out-loud parody "Star S'mores" in which Flan Solo must learn self-control and Star Trek actor Zackary Quinto teaches the word "flexible."
S45.E5 ∙ The Enthusiastic Penelope Penguin
[HBO] HD. 'Enthusiastic Penelope Penguin.' Chris helps Penelope, an overly excited penguin, learn how to control herself and make new friends.
S45.E6 ∙ Number 15's Quinceañera
[HBO] HD. 'Fifteen's Quinceanera.' Abby and Zoe learn how to compromise and give Number 15 the best quinceanera ever.
S45.E7 ∙ A Bicycle Built for Two
[HBO] HD. 'A Bicycle Built by Two.' Luis and Telly follow a diagram of a bicycle and build the perfect sized bicycle for Little Chicken.
S45.E8 ∙ Ernie's Dance Video
Ernie wants to make a music video and get the whole world to dance, but he needs Big Bird and Snuffy's help to convince Bert to join. Also included in this episode - Grover and comedian Aziz Ansari hilariously explaining the word "ridiculous."
S45.E9 ∙ If Me Had That Wand
[HBO] HD. 'If Me Had That Wand.' Cookie Monster is tempted to take Abby's wand, but Alan helps him think about how Abby would feel.
S45.E10 ∙ Calm Down and Think, Elmo
Pop sensation "One Direction" visits Sesame Street to sing the instant classic "What Makes U So Useful." Elmo plays "Calm Down and Think," and he'll need to do just that if he wants to win a brand new bicycle horn! Cookie's Crumby Pictures presents "Nosh of the Titans," and NBA basketball star Pau Gasol explains the word "coach."]
S45.E11 ∙ Peter Piper's Purpose
Today is Pickled Pepper Day at Hooper's Store, a day when all of the specials start with the letter P. Peter Piper prefers something pizzazzier than pickled peppers, but when he sees how popular they are, he helps the Sesame Street gang find enough for all their friends. Also included in this episode is Cookie's Crumby Pictures hilarious parody, "Lord of the Crumbs."
S45.E12 ∙ Big Bird Loses His Nest
When a new bird Minnie Mynah, tries to take Big Bird's nest by claiming the bird law "finders, keepers," the Sesame Street gang take their case all the way to the Supreme Bird Court! Also included in this episode, actor and comedian Jonah Hill explains the word "empty," and Murray takes an exciting trip to the zoo.
S45.E13 ∙ Waiting for the Present
Cookie learns how to wait his turn in line at a New York City deli in "When Cookie Met Sally," a new Cookie's Crumby Pictures. And speaking of waiting, Rosita has to learn to wait before she can open her present from Elmo. Actor, Sir Ian McKellen, explains the word "resist."
S45.E14 ∙ Oscar's Trash Savings Plan
Oscar wants to buy a grouch instrument called a P.U. gelhorn, so that he and Fluffy can play a duet, but first he'll need to find a way to save up enough trash to buy one. Grammy-award winning artist Macklemore helps Oscar in his quest for trash currency and sings his original new song "Grouch Thrift Shop."
S45.E15 ∙ Stinky's First Day of Preschool
Elmo's friend Stinky is nervous about his first day of preschool. Elmo reassures him that everything will be okay, and helps him find ways to relax and enjoy the fun. Also included, actor and comedian Zach Braff teaches the word "anxious."
S45.E16 ∙ Oscar's Clean Tuxedo
[HBO] HD. 'Oscar's Clean Tuxedo.' Leela and Elmo remember and recreate three of the yuckiest stains on Oscar's tuxedo.
S45.E17 ∙ Elmo the Grouch
Elmo doesn't feel like himself today -- he is cranky and grumpy. Oscar suggests he is becoming a grouch. Chris helps Elmo understand that no one feels happy all the time, and emotions change. This episode also includes Cookie's Crumby Pictures parody "Twilight: Breaking Cookie," and Saturday Night Live star Bill Hader.
S45.E18 ∙ Friendship Day
It's friendship day and the gang is learning about communication and forgiveness. Elmo's feelings get hurt when Zoe calls him "the worst." She says it's just a word and doesn't mean anything, but Chris helps her understand that words matter. Actress Brittany Snow teaches the word "friend."
S45.E19 ∙ Chaos at Hooper's Store
[HBO] HD. 'Chaos at Hooper's Store.' Alan and Telly use math to figure out how to take care of The Old Lady Who Lives in a Shoe's 12 kids.
S45.E20 ∙ Bert's Sign Painting Challenge
A painter, Vincent Van Stop, is looking for a new assistant on Sesame Street to help him paint his famous signs and Bert would like the job, but first he will have to take Vincent Van Stop's Painting Challenge! Bert is terrified because he gets nervous when taking tests. Will he be able to pass the challenge?
S45.E21 ∙ Papa Bear Goes to Preschool
[HBO] HD. 'Papa Bear Goes to Preschool.' Papa Bear learns that school rules are different from rules at home.
S45.E22 ∙ Jack B. Nimble Can't Sit Down
Jack B. Nimble, Jack be quick...Jack can't sit still at the movies! Elmo must help his friend learn how to sit still so they can stay in the theatre and enjoy the film. Actor and Comedian Zach Galifianakis teaches the word "nimble."
S45.E23 ∙ Upside Down Nursery Rhymes
Mother Goose has come to Sesame Street, and she's brought some along some awesome friends - including Grammy and Emmy award-winner Tina Fey! Big Bird helps Mother Goose write new rhymes for Little Miss Muffet and Little Jack Horner. She is so grateful that she then writes another one about him.
S45.E24 ∙ Abby Schools in Cool
Elmo and Abby hear about a tendy new website called AreYouCool.Cool. At first they try to follow the cool rules, but they soon realize that what's really cool is doing what makes you happy. Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) explains the word "technology," and Cookie's Crumby Pictures presents "Star S'mores."
S45.E25 ∙ Grover Does It All
Mando helps Grover slow down and focus when he tries too many activities at the same time.
S45.E26 ∙ Every Day Magic
[HBO] HD. 'Everyday Magic.' Telly and Abby discover the 'magic' of using everyday objects as tools to help solve problems around Sesame Street.
S45.E27 ∙ The Cookie Thief
A brand new museum has opened on Sesame Street, the Museum of Modern Cookie! Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Chris are very excited to check it out. However, when they step inside, all of the cookie art starts to make Cookie Monster hungry for cookies. Chris explains that he needs to control himself and use only his eyes to look at the paintings. Prairie Dawn welcomes them to the museum and gives them a tour. As they walk through the museum, Cookie Monster stops and sees the famous Muncha Lisa by Leonardo da Crunchy and learns how it was created. They also learn about The Cookie Eaters by Vincent Van Dough and The Cream by Edvard Munch. Suddenly, the paintings begin to disappear, and the museum guards think Cookie Monster has stolen them. Elmo knows Cookie Monster didn't steal the paintings so he becomes a detective and looks for clues to find out who really took the art. He finds crumbs, butter, and chocolate chips, and they realize that the thief must be a cookie. But the guards do not believe them and throw them out of the museum. As Chris, Elmo, and Cookie Monster are walking home, Abby appears. They tell her what happened and she comes up with a plan - she'll use magic to turn them into a painting and then deliver them to the museum. Abby hangs them on a wall and hides. The cookie thief appears and takes the painting. Cookie Monster, Elmo and Chris call Abby for help and she changes them back. Along with the guards, they chase the thief to find the stolen art. The cookie thief admits to stealing the paintings; he just loves cookie art. Cookie Monster explains that he understands how the cookie feels but that he can't take the cookie art because then no one else would be able to enjoy it. Cookie Monster then comes up with an idea- the cookie can make his own art! With paint and paper, the cookie makes a self-portrait and the guards hang it up on the museum wall, the perfect spot.
S46.E1 ∙ Bedtime Story
Abby is sleeping over at Elmo's house and Nina is babysitting! With her help, it's time to calm down and get ready for bed. Also features Tracee Ellis Ross preparing for bed with the letter "B", Smart Cookies: The Ginger Snap Case, and Elmo's World: Sleep.
S46.E2 ∙ Mucko Polo, Grouch Explorer
Alan Cummings is Mucko Polo as he helps Oscar, Elmo and Abi to search out grouchiness in Sesame Street using all 5 senses.
S46.E3 ∙ Grover's Street Safari
[HBO] HD. 'Grover's Street Safari.' Grover takes Elmo and friends on a Sesame Street Safari and they pretend to be all of the wild animals they see.
S46.E6 ∙ Valentine's Day
It's Valentine's Day on Sesame Street! Elmo and Abby make valentines for each other and learn about the importance of friendship. Also see Elmo and Abby sing a "Valentine's Day Song."
S46.E7 ∙ Best Friends Band
Elmo and Abby have started the Best Friend Band where they learn how to compromise. Super group, Fifth Harmony joins Elmo to sing "That's Music."
S46.E8 ∙ When Dinosaurs Walked Sesame Street
[HBO] HD. 'When Dinosaurs Walked Sesame Street.' Elmo, Chris, and friends dress up as dinosaurs...and learn that Big Bird is a dinosaur!
S46.E9 ∙ What I Love About Art
Telly learns that by using his imagination and experimenting, he can make art in lots of different ways. Elmo's World: Drawing is also included where Elmo learns that drawing is a form of expression just like writing and talking.
S46.E10 ∙ Say Thank You to Your Face
Elmo helps Abby, Grover, and Telly figure out how to say thank you to our nose, eyes, and mouth all at the same time. Also, Cookie Monster stars in Smart Cookies: Dat Face and in Elmo's World: Noses, Elmo learns how noses help us to breathe and sneeze!
S46.E11 ∙ Abby's Fairy Garden
Abby plans to teach Elmo how to garden, but a gnome takes his seeds and flower pot.
S46.E15 ∙ Birdie & the Beast
Big Bird makes his own version of "Beauty and the Beast".
S46.E18 ∙ A Very Cookie Monster Mother's Day
Today is Mother's Day and Cookie Monster is trying to find the perfect present for his mother.
S46.E19 ∙ Move It
[HBO] HD. 'Move It!.' It's 'Move It Day'! After spending the day eating cookies, Cookie Monster learns that moving your body gives you energy.
S46.E20 ∙ Hooper's Lockdown
Elmo and Abby need to protect a cookie cake for Alan's birthday, so security expert Grover install a giant metal box that protects Hooper's Store. Chris and the gang are accidentally locked outside of the store, while Cookie Monster is locked in. Can they follow the instructions to unlock the building, before Cookie discovers Alan's cake?
S46.E21 ∙ To the Moon, Elmo
Rosita, Elmo and Abby pretend to be astronauts and use their imagination to go into space. Also, in Cookie's Crumby Pictures, Princess Parfaita has been taken prisoner by the evil empire! Can Luke Piewalker, Flan Solo, and their partner Chewy, save her?
S46.E25 ∙ Boo Boo Busters
Abby and Elmo are the Boo-Boo Busters; finding friends on Sesame Street who need help making their boo-boos better. In Elmo's World: Doctors, Elmo learns that there are many types, and they all have one job - helping you stay healthy and strong.
S46.E26 ∙ Elmo and the Bookaneers
[HBO] HD. 'Elmo & the Bookeneers.' The Bookaneers, a band of book-loving pirates come to Sesame Street!
S46.E29 ∙ Dress Me Up Club
[HBO] HD. 'Dress-Up Club.' Prairie Dawn learns that it doesn't matter if you're a boy or girl, anyone can dress-up and play any way they want.
S46.E32 ∙ Sesame Ocean
Abby turns Sesame Street into a magical ocean so that Dorothy can swim everywhere; when Dorothy disappears, Elmo and Abby follow clues to find her.
S46.E35 ∙ Halloween
[HBO] HD. 'Halloween.' In this special Halloween episode, the letter of the day is 'H' and Elmo learns that a good imagination helps when pretending.
S47.E1 ∙ Be Kind to Your Worm Day
[HBO] HD. 'Be Kind to Your Worm.' Oscar participates in the Be Kind to Your Worm day activities. Guest: Gwen Stefani.
S47.E2 ∙ The Kindness Kid
[HBO] HD. 'The Kindness Kid.' The Kindness Kid (Zachary Levi) visits Sesame Street to spread kindness and Grover wants to be a Kindness Kid too.
S47.E3 ∙ Abby Helps Clear Things Up
[HBO] HD. 'Abby Helps Clear Things Up.' Abby helps Prince Charming calm down so he doesn't feel anxious at the Eye Doctor's office.
S47.E5 ∙ Having a Ball
When Saul the Ball is disappointed that he can't play ball with Elmo and Rosita inside the house, Elmo and Rosita help him use his imagination to play other games.
S47.E6 ∙ Twinkle Twinkle Little Elmo
[HBO] HD. 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Elmo.' Elmo learns how to play the song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" on his piano. Guest: Fifth Harmony.
S47.E7 ∙ Dress Up
[HBO] HD. 'Dress Up.' Abby and Elmo play dress up and pretend to be lots of different people, like bike repair assistants to help fix Rosita's bike.
S47.E9 ∙ Norbert's Birthday
[HBO] HD. 'Norbert's Birthday.' Rosita, Zoe and Grover give Norbert the Robot a surprise birthday party to show how much they care about him.
S47.E10 ∙ Elmo Comes Clean
[HBO] HD. 'Elmo Comes Clean.' Elmo keeps hiding from Nina because he wants more time to play before his bath.
S47.E11 ∙ Elmo's Sweet Ride
[HBO] HD. 'Elmo's Sweet Ride.' Elmo shares his scooter with Zoe and learns how to be patient and wait for his turn while she learns how to ride.
S47.E12 ∙ Big Bird's Song
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's World: Songs, and special guest celebrity Sia.
S47.E13 ∙ Baby Bear Learns About Bees
[HBO] HD. 'Baby Bear Learns About Bees.' Baby Bear is afraid of bees until Abby turns him and Chris into bees.
S47.E16 ∙ Make Your Garden Grow
[HBO] HD. 'Make Your Garden Grow.' Elmo's apple tree has good soil, water and sunshine, but he must learn to be patient and wait for it to grow.
S47.E17 ∙ Bike Shop Music
Nina is opening the bike shop. The bike parts are being played as musical instruments.
S47.E18 ∙ Counting Hats
[HBO] HD. 'Counting Hats.' Elmo and Zoe compete to see who can wear the most hats on their head.
S47.E20 ∙ Wild Animals Stop for Lunch
[HBO] HD. 'Wild Animals Stop for Lunch.' Snuffy helps out in Hooper's Store when zoo animals come for brunch. Guest: Audra McDonald.
S47.E22 ∙ Rocking Rollie
Nina is babysitting a seal named Rollie, who is having trouble falling asleep. She asks Zoe and Rosita to help come up with a strategy to help Rollie go to sleep.
S47.E24 ∙ Father's Day
Rosita is trying to make a video for her dad but, Prairie Dawn and her friends keep adding their own stuff to it.
S47.E26 ∙ The Camouflage Show
[HBO] HD. 'The Camouflage Show.' Elmo, Rosita and Chris try to find six camouflaged things on Sesame Street. Guest: Kyra Sedgwick.
S47.E28 ∙ Bert and Ernie Make a Movie
[HBO] HD. 'Bert and Ernie Make a Movie.' Ernie and Elmo help Bert tap into his imagination as he acts out different scenes for a movie.
S47.E29 ∙ Big Bird's Move
A real estate agent tries to sell Bigbird on the idea of migrating to a new home.
S47.E32 ∙ Rudy Lets Loose
Abby and Rosita help watch over Grover's dogs but Rudy scares the dogs when he tries be friendly with them. Using Abby's wand, Rudy perfects a spell that transforms himself into a "dog's best friend."
S47.E34 ∙ The Four Sneezons
[HBO] HD. 'The Four Sneezons.' Grover wishes he didn't have a cold in the Fall, so Rudy uses Abby's wand to change the season.
S48.E1 ∙ A Sesame Street Thanksgiving
[HBO] HD. 'A Sesame Street Thanksgiving.' Elmo, Big Bird, Rosita and the rest of the neighborhood gather for Thanksgiving.
S48.E2 ∙ Cinderella's Slippery Slippers
Cinderella (Lucy Liu) wants to stop being a princess, and play. Rosita recommends a trip to the shoe store. Having acquired comfortable sneakers, Cinderella can continue being a princess and play with her friends on Sesame Street.
S48.E3 ∙ Elmo's Nursery Rhyme
After seeing how enthusiastic and kind Elmo was during her performance, Mother Goose decides to write a nursery rhyme about Elmo.
S48.E5 ∙ Martian Mission
[HBO] HD. 'Martian Mission.' Martians have landed on Sesame Street to find out what Earth people are like--so Elmo shows them!
S48.E6 ∙ Clothing Drive
[HBO] HD. 'Clothing Drive.' Rudy's favorite sweater doesn't fit him anymore so Nina suggests having a clothing drive in the neighborhood.
S48.E9 ∙ It's Dance Your Favorite Dance Day
[HBO] HD. 'It's Dance Your Favorite Dance Day.' Nina, who knows lots of dances, teaches everyone the moves to their favorite dances.
S48.E10 ∙ The Last Straw
[HBO] HD. 'The Last Straw.' Bert can't fall asleep because Ernie is making too much noise, prompting Bert to go in search of quiet place to nap.
S48.E11 ∙ Kitty Kindness
[HBO] HD. 'Kitty Kindness.' There's a lost kitten on Sesame Street and the gang must learn to look after it while trying to find its owner.
S48.E12 ∙ Hair Training
Gabrielle and Prairie Dawn think they cannot dance together because their hair does not move the same way, but Nina convinces them otherwise; Elmo and Big Bird join the dancing and let their fur and feathers do what they want to.
S48.E13 ∙ Book Worming
[HBO] HD. 'Book Worming.' Elmo's friend ZuZu is visiting Sesame Street all the way from South Africa, and he wants to make her feel welcome.
S48.E15 ∙ Chamki Visits Sesame Street
[HBO] HD. 'Chamki Visits Sesame Street.' Big Bird tells Grover that his pen pal is flying to Sesame Street all the way from India.
S48.E16 ∙ Street Food
[HBO] HD. 'Street Food.' Lily, a tiger cub from China, joins Chamki, Zuzu and all their new friends for an international food festival.
S48.E20 ∙ Elmo's Butterfly Friend
[HBO] HD. 'Elmo's Butterfly Friend.' Elmo and Telly learn how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly through metamorphosis.
S48.E21 ∙ The Shape Hunt
[HBO] HD. 'Shape Hunt.' Everyone on Sesame Street is getting ready to play Shape Hunt.
S48.E22 ∙ The Helpful Cloud
[HBO] HD. 'The Helpful Cloud.' Elmo and Grover help Floatie the Cloud try to find a job on Sesame Street.
S48.E25 ∙ The Wheel Deal
[HBO] HD. 'The Wheel Deal.' Nina cleans out the bike shop and Oscar wants everything for his trash collection. The Three Pigs Movers help them move.
S48.E27 ∙ The new Old Macdonald
When Old MacDonald's animals are tired of doing the same sounds in their song, Elmo and his friends try to come up with new sounds to use in the song.
S48.E28 ∙ Kind Oscar
After Oscar catches the grouch flu, he is now kind to everyone on Sesame Street.
S48.E29 ∙ Elmo and Abby's Bubble Fun
Elmo and Abby test bubble mixtures and learn that a bubble has the colors of the rainbow.
S48.E30 ∙ The Golden Triangle
Telly turns into Texas Telly the explorer in search of the rarest, most beautiful triangle of all.
S48.E31 ∙ Fido the Frog
Chris, Elmo and Abby help Fido feel proud that he's a frog and find the right habitat to live in.
S48.E32 ∙ Abby and Zoe Love Karate
Nina teaches Abby and Zoe all about karate. After learning how to practice and focus, Abby and Zoe are able to kick a ball off a stand with a special karate kick.
S48.E33 ∙ Rosita and Elmo Teach Yoga
Telly practices balancing his weight during yoga class.
S48.E34 ∙ Surfin' Sesame Street
When Alan tells Elmo and Grover that he couldn't go on vacation this year, Elmo, Grover and Chris surprise him by bringing the beach to Sesame Street.
S48.E35 ∙ The Count's Counting Error
When The Count makes a counting mistake, he makes sure it never happens again by trying to find another job, but soon finds out that many other jobs include counting, too.
S49.E1 ∙ When You're A Vet
Abby and Elmo play veterinarians. By using their eyes, ears, and hands, Abby and Elmo figure out what's wrong with their pretend patients and help them feel better.
S49.E2 ∙ Picture This
Alan gives Elmo, Rosita, and Abby his old cameras to play with and suggests that they can be photographers for the day. So Abby, Rosita, and Elmo go around Sesame Street taking pictures of things like sports and fashion, while also learning how to use their cameras.
S49.E3 ∙ Hey! Sesame Street News
[HBO] HD. 'Hey! Sesame Street News.' Cookie Monster looks to solve the mystery of Chris' missing belt buckle. Guest star: Keegan-Michael Key.
S49.E4 ∙ So You Think You Can Choreograph
Elmo and his friends are making a music video. When they ask Zoe to be the choreographer, she comes up with the perfect dance and teaches everyone the moves.
S49.E5 ∙ Elmo's Factory
Elmo has a lot of anything holders to make, so Chris helps Elmo put together his own factory. Elmo's friends work as a team and each takes on a different job to help make the anything holders more quickly.
S49.E6 ∙ Math Magic
Max the Magician amazes Rosita, Big Bird and Elmo with his magical, mathematical tricks.
S49.E7 ∙ New Year's Eve on Sesame Street
Telly and Rosita try to keep Elmo wide awake until midnight.
S49.E8 ∙ Play Time
Nina, Elmo, Abby, Big Bird and Chris put on a play about Little Miss Muffet. With the actor, narrator, costume designer and set designer jobs already planned out, Nina helps Big Bird find his role as playwright when he comes up with the idea of changing the ending to the story.
S49.E9 ∙ Bath Time for Blanky
Abby brings Rudy to the laundromat to wash his stinky blanky. Grover is the new laundromat attendant, but doesn't know how to use the machines. Luckily, Chris brings in his dirty clothes too, and shows them all how to use a washing machine and dryer.
S49.E10 ∙ Astronaut Elmo
Rosita, Elmo and Abby pretend to be astronauts and use their imaginations to go into space. With help from Chris, they figure out which "space tool" to use to fix their ripped spaceship.
S49.E11 ∙ Honk If You Love Libraries
Librarian Grover helps Nina and Elmo find the books they need while looking through the different sections of the library.
S49.E12 ∙ Elmo's Happy Little Train
[HBO] HD. 'Elmo's Happy Little Train.' Elmo, Rosita, and Zoe play train and pretend to be the driver, conductor and passenger.
S49.E13 ∙ The Big Pretend Band
[HBO] HD. 'The Big Pretend Band.' Bert learns how to use his imagination and pretend-play a saxophone so that he can join his friends in a band.
S49.E14 ∙ Sesame Friendship
Big Bird is building a tall block tower, but it accidentally gets knocked down. Big Bird thinks Snuffy did it and doesn't let him explain. Alan and Nina help them learn to stand up for themselves, listen to each other and apologize.
S49.E16 ∙ Rudy Rides the Bus
[HBO] HD. 'Rudy Rides the Bus.' Elmo and Rudy play bus driver and bus monitor, driving a homemade bus and helping their friends get around.
S49.E18 ∙ Elmo Goes to Chicken School
Elmo attends Professor Buck Awe's School for Clucks. Repeats the Street scene of a season 49 episode, with different segments following.
S49.E20 ∙ Elmo the engineer
Elmo and his dad become engineers as they design a device to help Elmo put away his toys.
S49.E22 ∙ Dinosaur in the Laundromat
[HBO] HD. 'Dinosaur in the Laundromat.' There's a strange noise on Sesame Street that Rudy, Zoe, and Rosita keep hearing. (Guest: Bill Nye).
S49.E23 ∙ Earth Day
Rudy learns to be kind to the Earth after he sees what it would be like if everyone acted like him and threw their trash down on the street.
S49.E25 ∙ Welcome to Sesame Hospital
After Telly, Rosita and Abby visit their friend who is staying in the hospital, they decide to make their own pretend hospital called Sesame Hospital.
S49.E26 ∙ Wild Adventure on Sesame Street
[HBO] HD. 'Wild Adventure on Sesame Street.' "Wild Nature Survivor Guy" tries to survive out in the wilds of Sesame Street.
S49.E30 ∙ Counting Critters
When some animals escape Ernie and Bert's apartment, they have to keep track of them and bring them back inside.
S49.E31 ∙ Grocery Games
[HBO] HD. 'Grocery Games.' To make food shopping more fun, Alan turns it into a game.
S49.E32 ∙ Baby Bear's Just Right Cafe
Baby Bear opens a restaurant on Sesame Street.
S49.E33 ∙ Camp Grover
[HBO] HD. 'Camp Grover.' Elmo tells his friends that he's going to go to summer camp, but he's never been to camp before.
S49.E36 ∙ Mechanics in Space
Elmo and Abby pretend to be mechanics from space as they help Rudy fix his space bike.
S50.E1 ∙ Big Bird Across America
When invited to California by his cousin Little Bird, Big Bird learns he can't just walk there from Sesame Street. His friends teach him about how big the country is. Big Bird decides he will go on a road trip in order to see his cousin and make lots of fun stops along the way.
S50.E2 ∙ The Great Sesame Street Cake Off
It's Nina's birthday and everyone wants to make her a birthday cake. Cookie Monster and Gonger team up against Grover and Alan in a competition to try to make the very best birthday cake. Meanwhile, Elmo and Rosita suggest that everyone should work together instead.
S50.E3 ∙ Pigs for Another Day
After the three little pigs catch a cold, Grover, Rosita and Cookie Monster become "Pigs for a Day." While they make a couple of mistakes, the three of them always continue to try their best until they build the right-sized doghouse for Chris' friend.
S50.E4 ∙ Getting Dressed, Not Stressed
When Elmo wants to play with his friends outside in the snow, he gets frustrated when he tries to get dressed; With some help from his friend Jacket, Elmo remembers to take a deep breath and keep trying until he gets dressed in his winter clothes.
S50.E5 ∙ Mick and the Good Fit
Elmo and Abby's friend Mick really wants to sing but he can't find a band to sing in. Elmo and Abby decide to help their friend out, but when they aren't able to find a band for Mick to sing in either, they come up with an idea of making their own band.
S50.E6 ∙ Game Day on Sesame Street
Sesame Street turns into a giant board game called Sesame Stoplight and Elmo, Abby and Rudy are ready to play; when they feel frustrated during the game, they take a deep breath, think of a plan to solve the problem, and then go try their plan.
S50.E7 ∙ Grouch University
Oscar the Grouch wants to get his degree in Grouch Science from Grouch University. Oscar decides to enroll in an online class to try and get his degree. As he tries to pass, all of the Sesame Street friends become part of Oscar's experiments.
S50.E8 ∙ A Recipe for Dance
When Chris and Rudy have trouble learning the dance moves in Nina's dance class, they decide to sneak out and leave the class. Both Chris and Rudy soon realize that they shouldn't give up. They then practice and work together to learn the dance pattern.
S50.E9 ∙ Humpty Dumpty's Football Dream
When Humpty Dumpty decides to join the King's Horses and Men in their annual football game, he is afraid that he will crack. Humpty Dumpty's friend Telly tries to come up with the right protective gear to keep Humpty safe so he can follow his dreams of playing football.
S50.E10 ∙ Abby Poofs a Party
A neighborhood party is being thrown on Sesame Street. When Leela and Chris get ready to attend the neighborhood party, Abby decides to help Leela find the right outfit for the occasion. However, Abby isn't sure whether Leela wants the assistance or not and Abby doesn't stop to ask.
S50.E11 ∙ The Great Fruit Strike
When the fruit on Sesame Street decide to leave because they believe no one likes them, Elmo, Zoe, Alan and Big Bird come up with the idea to get them all to stay. Together, Elmo and his friends decide to sing a song about how much they like the fruit in hopes of making them feel special.
S50.E12 ∙ Elmo's Good Luck Charm
Before a tee-ball game, Elmo accidentally misplaces his lucky baseball card and claims that he is unable to play without it. But Abby, Alan, and Rosita help Elmo realize that he needs to practice and does not need his lucky card in order to play.
S50.E13 ∙ A New Friend on Sesame Street
When Charlie, a young girl, and her parents, who were in the military, move into the neighborhood, Elmo and Rosita show their new friend Charlie around. As Charlie, Elmo, and Rosita explore Sesame Street, Charlie learns that Sesame Street is a place where anyone can be friends no matter who you are.
S50.E14 ∙ Let's Draw
Rudy feels frustrated when he makes a mistake on his drawing; Alan helps Rudy calm down and encourages him to keep trying; Rudy suddenly gets an idea from his mistake and by using his imagination, he changes his drawing.
S50.E15 ∙ There's a New Count in Town
When Charlie counts everything on Sesame Street, the Count thinks he's not needed anymore and decides to leave; Charlie explains that she loves to count but she could never take the Count's place, so he agrees to stay.
S50.E16 ∙ You Can Do It, Elmo
[HBO] HD. 'You can do it, Elmo.' When Abby uses magic to improve Elmo's basketball abilities, Elmo learns a lesson about taking shortcuts.
S50.E17 ∙ Magic Spell
The princess is under a magic sleeping spell and the spell can only be broken if the Prince writes his name on a magic tablet. Elmo and Abby help Prince Billy learn how to write his name all by himself.
S50.E18 ∙ What Floats Rocco's Boat
Elmo and Zoe try to figure out how to make Rocco the rock float. Leela helps them experiment with different materials until they design the perfect vessel.
S50.E19 ∙ Comic Book Adventures
Elmo and Abby make their very own comic books, but Elmo makes a mistake drawing his story and doesn't want anyone to see it. With Chris' help, Elmo learns that he can use his imagination to change the story and make it anything he wants it to be.
S50.E20 ∙ Neighborhood Safari
[HBO] HD. 'Neighborhood Safari.' Grover takes Elmo and friends on a Sesame Street Safari and they pretend to be all of the wild animals they see.
S50.E21 ∙ The Fluffster Kerfuffle
When Rudy tries to use Julia's special toy, Fluffster, as part of a game he's playing with Elmo and Abby Cadabby, Julia gets very upset. Alan explains that Fluffster helps Julia feel calm, so it's not a toy she likes to share. Rudy apologizes, and the friends find a different way to play together.
S50.E22 ∙ The Disappoint-O-Meter
Oscar tries to find someone who's feeling disappointed by using his new disappoint-o-meter, but he accidentally helps them feel happy again.
S50.E23 ∙ Zoe Breaks Her Arm
Zoe sets off at a running start for her ballet jump but she slips and breaks her arm; when Zoey returns from the doctor, she still wants to play, but she can't find anything fun to do.
S50.E24 ∙ Dog Day Engineers
Zoe and Rosita help Nina dog sit but their arms get tired after continuously throwing the balls. They don't give up and keep thinking of a way to solve this problem. They figure out how to design a bike-powered ball-throwing machine they can pedal using their feet. They are two real engineers.
S50.E25 ∙ A Very Special Fiesta
[HBO] HD. 'A Very Special Fiesta.' Charlie, Grover, Rudy, and Abby help Rosita and her abuela plan for a friend's fiesta.
S50.E26 ∙ Back to Nature
Abby and Rudy want to bring nature inside Hooper's so Chris can feel like he's outside. Abby uses her mom's magic wand but makes a mistake and fills Hooper's with too many animals and plants. Abby apologizes for using her mom's wand without permission and together, with her mom, she learns how to fix her mistake without using magic.
S50.E27 ∙ Welcome Baby Chicks
Elmo, Abby, Bert, and Ernie have to be patient as they wait for a group of baby chicks to hatch and they're not sure what to do. By singing and making arts and crafts together, Elmo, Abby, Bert, and Ernie learn that time can fly when you're having fun.
S50.E28 ∙ Searching for Letter Y
When Telly, Elmo and Abby become knights, they want to find a quest to go on. But before they can, the Letter "Y" is upset as he feels he doesn't have a purpose. and go on a quest to help an AM Letter "Y" find its purpose in life. They convince "Y" that he starts many words, but they can't think of any. Telly realizes that their quest can be to look for Y words.
S50.E29 ∙ The Treasure of Yucky Mama
During Oscar the Grouch's spring "cleaning," he finds a fifty-year-old treasure map - but the neighborhood looks much different than it used to. Will Elmo, Abby, Nina, Oscar, and Charlie learn enough about Sesame Street's history to complete three grouchy challenges and find Yucky Mama's treasure?
S50.E30 ∙ Making the Band
A rock star is performing on Sesame Street, but his equipment is accidentally in the wrong town and he won't be able to perform. Chris, Telly, and Alan, realize they can make instruments out of everyday objects and they help build and design replacements so the show can go on.
S50.E31 ∙ Rudy Blows His First Bubble
Rudy feels frustrated that he can't blow a bubble; with help from Elmo, Alan, and Rosita, Rudy realizes that he needs to breathe out instead of breathing in when blowing a bubble.
S50.E32 ∙ Big Bird's Fairytale
Big Bird's fairy tale about a bird named Birdie, who helps a beast learn how to be a good friend.
S50.E33 ∙ Lucky's Unlucky Day
It's Lucky's first day on the job as a bulldozer; when he gets upset about making mistakes, Big Bird and Nina tell him that it's ok to make mistakes and explain that Lucky just needs to say, "I can do it," and try again.
S50.E34 ∙ Fourth of July
As Elmo, Abby, and Rudy try to find a birthday present for America, Alan explains that the Fourth of July is really a day for family, friends and neighbors to come together. Together, they pick up trash and plant in the garden.
S50.E35 ∙ Let's Go Camping
As Chris and Elmo go camping in the woods, they are joined by all kinds of animals; Chris finds the right food for each of the animals, and they all eat together.
S51.E1 ∙ Ramp Racers
When the only ramp on Sesame Street is already being used, Elmo and Rosita wonder if they can make a ramp out of cardboard to race their ping-pong balls. Let's try!!
S51.E2 ∙ Camp Out
Abby, Rudy, Elmo, and Charlie are camping out on Sesame Street. They're just about to roast marshmallows when the sweet treats suddenly disappear. Together, the friends look and listen for clues to find out where their marshmallows went.
S51.E3 ∙ Measuring Big Bird
When Big Bird wants to get measured, Nina runs out of smiley face stickers. Elmo and Rosita decide to make more smiley faces to measure him.
S51.E5 ∙ Cardboard Castle
The Queen doesn't have enough blocks to build a play castle for her daughter. This is a problem. Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Rosita wonder if they can use something else instead of bricks. What if they use cardboard boxes and tubes? Let's try. It works.
S51.E6 ∙ Holiday at Hoopers
When the parents are coming home late from a holiday concert, Alan and Nina help Baby Bear and Elmo celebrate the holidays at Hooper's Store.
S51.E8 ∙ See Explanation
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S51.E11 ∙ Tough Monster Race
Elmo and his friends build their own obstacle course and have a tough monster race after Nina shows them a photo of her from when she was little.
S51.E12 ∙ The Waiting Game
Elmo and Rosita are stuck in a long line at Hooper's and are wondering what they can do to feel less frustrated. What if they make up a game while they wait for their turn? Let's try.
S51.E17 ∙ Abby, Rosita and Zoe Make a Story
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S51.E19 ∙ The Bike Shop Music Band
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S51.E20 ∙ Potluck Pickle
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S51.E21 ∙ Twinkle Twinkle Little Band
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S51.E25 ∙ Teacher Appreciation
Elmo, Zoe, and Rudy realize they never got Mr. Morrisett anything for Teacher Appreciation Day. They wonder if they can work together to make him three gifts before school starts. Let's try.
S51.E28 ∙ Abby Airlines
Elmo, Abby, Rudy, and Chris are making a pretend airplane when they run out of cardboard. They wonder what else they can use for its propeller. What if they borrow the spinning pinwheel from Abby's garden? Let's try.
S51.E29 ∙ A Windy Mystery
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S51.E35 ∙ Move and Groove on Sesame Street
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S52.E1 ∙ Elmo Builds a Robot Dog
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S52.E2 ∙ Elmo Mails a Letter
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S52.E3 ∙ Lunchtime Engineers
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S52.E4 ∙ Sesame Street Art Museum
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S52.E5 ∙ Bug Scouts
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S52.E7 ∙ The Grouch Band
Oscar is getting ready for a virtual Grouch concert with the noisiest and most annoying instruments. Elmo's Shaky Shake instrument isn't noisy enough for the concert. What if he adds more rocks and blocks to his jar? Let's try.
S52.E9 ∙ Hike Pirates
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S52.E10 ∙ Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Elmo and his friends are making a Peace Tree to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. They each draw a picture to show how they will carry on Dr. King's wish by treating people fairly and kindly every day.
S52.E20 ∙ Friendship Celebration
Zoe learns to be careful with her words after hurting Elmo's feelings over their friendship dance.
S52.E22 ∙ Kind Alan
Elmo, Rosita and Julia make a book about Alan because he is so kind to everyone.
S52.E25 ∙ The Missing Goat Mystery
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S52.E27 ∙ Karli's Life Box
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S52.E29 ∙ Chickens on the Farm
On a visit to the farm, Farmer Todd, Big Bird and Grover need to figure out why a chicken is not able to lay an egg in a nesting box.
S52.E32 ∙ Elmo's Number Adventure
Elmo explores numbers as he and the cast of Sesame Street attend NumeriCon - where they meet their favourite Number Superheroes!
S52.E33 ∙ Goldilocks and the Three Homes
After finding out that Goldilocks doesn't eat her own porridge, sit in a chair or sleep in her own bed, Elmo, Baby Bear, Abby, and Chris help Goldilocks build a house that is just right for her. Cookie Monster and Gonger make a plum pie.
S53.E1 ∙ Community Mural
Grover shows Elmo, Abby, Tamir, and Nina something he found: an empty wall. Grover is really excited, but Nina is unimpressed, so Grover talks about all the things you can do with the wall. Ji-Young then arrives and suggests that they paint something on the wall, and Nina further suggests they paint a mural, showing pictures on her tablet, and shows the gang to a mural right on Sesame Street. Tamir adds on to the idea, and suggests making a mural of the community.
S53.E3 ∙ Kind Rudy
Elmo and Rudy help Abby in the garden because she hurt her wrist, and Rudy wonders how else he can help.
S53.E5 ∙ Jobs Day
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S53.E7 ∙ Happy Hair Day
Elmo and his friends sing about something that makes each of them special -- their hair; Tamir and Charlie realize one thing they both have that makes them special is their curly hair.
S53.E8 ∙ Rudy's Favorite Sweater
Rudy tries putting on his sweater realizing it does not fit him anymore. He decides to give away to the clothing drive.
S53.E9 ∙ How to Catch a Robot Dog
Elmo and Tamir try to catch Norbrt's robot dog, Alfred.
S53.E11 ∙ Gold Medal Tango
Elmo, Rosita, and Chris are making a doggy difficulty course for Tango.
S53.E12 ∙ Bubble Trouble
Elmo, Rosita, Zoe and Charlie fill all of Sesame Street with bubbles to celebrate national bubble week; when they get tired, they try using a machine that can make bubbles for them.
S53.E13 ∙ Nani Bird Visits
Big Bird's Aunt visits from Hawaii and shares special things about Hawaiian culture.
S53.E15 ∙ Rockin with Elmo and Abby
Elmo and Abby compromise to create the "Best Friend Song" from each of their favorite songs.
S53.E16 ∙ Read-and-Share
Ji-Young writes a comic book with the help of her friends.
S53.E17 ∙ Just Right
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.
S53.E18 ∙ Art Rocks!
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.
S53.E19 ∙ Cinderella's New Shoes
Rosita meets Cinderella and suggests she get a new pair of sneakers.
S53.E20 ∙ Count On
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 where he left off.
S53.E21 ∙ Grouch-ercise
Oscar's been feeling terrible, so Elmo, Abby, Grundgetta, and Nina try to find different exercises he could do to feel better. Later, they find Oscar feeling good and rotten again after a long, grouchy walk.
S53.E22 ∙ Monster Truckin'
Preparing children socially and academically for school.
S53.E25 ∙ Fans of the Fan Dance
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.
S53.E33 ∙ Grandparents' Day
It's Grandparents' Day on Sesame Street; while Elmo, Tamir and Gabrielle help Grandma Nell prepare Grandpa ZZ's triple cheesy macareenie, they learn that the best part about making it is being able to cook together as a family.
