Specials

1970 | 126 Episodes

Specials of Sesame Street premiered on January 1, 1970

Season 1

1969 | 130 Episodes

Season 1 of Sesame Street premiered on November 10, 1969

Season 2

1970 | 145 Episodes

Season 2 of Sesame Street premiered on November 9, 1970

Season 3

1971 | 130 Episodes

Season 3 of Sesame Street premiered on November 8, 1971

Season 4

1972 | 130 Episodes

Season 4 of Sesame Street premiered on November 27, 1972

Season 5

1973 | 130 Episodes

Season 5 of Sesame Street premiered on November 19, 1973

Season 6

1974 | 130 Episodes

Season 6 of Sesame Street premiered on November 4, 1974

Season 7

1975 | 130 Episodes

Season 7 of Sesame Street premiered on December 1, 1975

Season 8

1976 | 130 Episodes

Season 8 of Sesame Street premiered on November 29, 1976

Season 9

1977 | 60 Episodes

Season 9 of Sesame Street premiered on November 28, 1977

Season 10

1978 | 130 Episodes

Season 10 of Sesame Street premiered on November 27, 1978

Season 11

1979 | 130 Episodes

Season 11 of Sesame Street premiered on November 26, 1979

Season 12

1980 | 130 Episodes

Season 12 of Sesame Street premiered on November 24, 1980

Season 13

1981 | 31 Episodes

Season 13 of Sesame Street premiered on November 23, 1981

Season 14

1982 | 31 Episodes

Season 14 of Sesame Street premiered on November 22, 1982

Season 15

1983 | 40 Episodes

Season 15 of Sesame Street premiered on November 21, 1983

Season 16

1984 | 37 Episodes

Season 16 of Sesame Street premiered on November 19, 1984

Season 17

1985 | 34 Episodes

Season 17 of Sesame Street premiered on November 18, 1985

Season 18

1986 | 31 Episodes

Season 18 of Sesame Street premiered on November 17, 1986

Season 19

1987 | 33 Episodes

Season 19 of Sesame Street premiered on November 16, 1987

Season 20

1988 | 33 Episodes

Season 20 of Sesame Street premiered on November 21, 1988

Season 21

1989 | 32 Episodes

Season 21 of Sesame Street premiered on November 13, 1989

Season 22

1990 | 31 Episodes

Season 22 of Sesame Street premiered on November 12, 1990

Season 23

1991 | 30 Episodes

Season 23 of Sesame Street premiered on November 11, 1991

Season 24

1992 | 71 Episodes

Season 24 of Sesame Street premiered on November 9, 1992

Season 25

1993 | 31 Episodes

Season 25 of Sesame Street premiered on November 22, 1993

Season 26

1994 | 33 Episodes

Season 26 of Sesame Street premiered on November 21, 1994

Season 27

1995 | 32 Episodes

Season 27 of Sesame Street premiered on November 20, 1995

Season 28

1996 | 29 Episodes

Season 28 of Sesame Street premiered on November 18, 1996

Season 29

1997 | 130 Episodes

Season 29 of Sesame Street premiered on November 17, 1997

Season 30

1998 | 65 Episodes

Season 30 of Sesame Street premiered on November 16, 1998

Season 31

2000 | 65 Episodes

Season 31 of Sesame Street premiered on January 3, 2000

Season 32

2001 | 65 Episodes

Season 32 of Sesame Street premiered on January 1, 2001

Season 33

2002 | 50 Episodes

Season 33 of Sesame Street premiered on February 4, 2002

Season 34

2003 | 33 Episodes

Season 34 of Sesame Street premiered on April 7, 2003

Season 35

2004 | 26 Episodes

Season 35 of Sesame Street premiered on February 15, 2004

Season 36

2005 | 26 Episodes

Season 36 of Sesame Street premiered on April 4, 2005

Season 37

2006 | 26 Episodes

Season 37 of Sesame Street premiered on August 14, 2006

Season 38

2007 | 26 Episodes

Season 38 of Sesame Street premiered on August 13, 2007

Season 39

2008 | 26 Episodes

Season 39 of Sesame Street premiered on August 11, 2008

Season 40

2009 | 26 Episodes

Season 40 of Sesame Street premiered on November 10, 2009

Season 41

2010 | 44 Episodes

Season 41 of Sesame Street premiered on September 27, 2010

Season 42

2011 | 26 Episodes

Season 42 of Sesame Street premiered on September 26, 2011

Season 43

2012 | 26 Episodes

Season 43 of Sesame Street premiered on September 24, 2012

Season 44

2013 | 26 Episodes

Season 44 of Sesame Street premiered on September 16, 2013

Season 45

2014 | 27 Episodes

Season 45 of Sesame Street premiered on September 15, 2014

Season 45 is one of the most high-energy seasons yet. With catchy dance breaks and songs, everyone will be up on their feet!

Season 46

2016 | 35 Episodes

Season 46 of Sesame Street premiered on January 16, 2016

Season 46 teaches smarter, stronger, and kinder lessons with fun and familiar themes like bedtime, boo-boos, and animals.

Season 47

2017 | 35 Episodes

Season 47 of Sesame Street premiered on January 7, 2017

Season 47 brings exciting new changes, including a reimagined 'Elmo's World,' a new kindness curriculum, and new Muppet characters.

Season 48

2017 | 35 Episodes

Season 48 of Sesame Street premiered on November 18, 2017

The word on the street is 'kindness' in Season 48 of this award-winning series that features a new segment: 'Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck.'

Season 49

2018 | 35 Episodes

Season 49 of Sesame Street premiered on November 17, 2018

Season 49 brings exciting new changes to the Street and features a host of A-list celebrity appearances.

Season 50

2019 | 35 Episodes

Season 50 of Sesame Street premiered on November 16, 2019

Season 50 focuses on the power of possibilities, empowering kids to take safe risks and learn from their mistakes.

Season 51

2020 | 35 Episodes

Season 51 of Sesame Street premiered on November 11, 2020

Season 51 focuses on demonstrating playful problem solving.

Season 52

2021 | 35 Episodes

Season 52 of Sesame Street premiered on November 10, 2021

Join Elmo and the gang as they welcome Tango to the neighborhood, and explore more playful problem-solving with the phrase, “I Wonder…What if…Let’s Try!”

Season 53

2022 | 35 Episodes

Season 53 of Sesame Street premiered on November 2, 2022

Sharpen your crayons and hide your cookies, because Season 53 of Sesame Street is coming to HBO Max, starting November 3rd! Join your favorite furry friends for more fun, laughs, and lessons devoted to helping children grow up with a healthy self-identity and sense of belonging.

Season 54

2023 | 35 Episodes

Season 54 of Sesame Street premiered on November 8, 2023

Get ready to sing along and join your favorite furry friends for a brand new season of Sesame Street! Let’s celebrate our diverse world and find joy in connecting and learning about our community. Catch the premiere of Sesame Street on Thursday, November 9th on Max!

Season 55

2025 | 35 Episodes

Season 55 of Sesame Street premiered on January 15, 2025

While sleeping over Elmo's house, Abby learns how to change her bedtime routine to help her calm down before bedtime.

Season 56

2025 | 5 Episodes

Season 56 of Sesame Street premiered on November 10, 2025