

TV series
Sesame Street
1969–, English, on PBS & HBO. Created by Lloyd Morrisett & Joan Ganz Cooney & Jim Henson.
Kindness is in the air.
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
- Seasons
- 56
- Episodes
- 3669
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Still running
Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 301 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Sesame Street
Sesame Street is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Kids in India.
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Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S56 E13: Cookie Monster's Magical Cart
Aired 8 June 2026
Seasons 56

Season 1
1969 · 130 episodes · 7.3/10

Season 2
1970 · 145 episodes

Season 3
1971 · 130 episodes

Season 4
1972 · 130 episodes

Season 5
1973 · 130 episodes

Season 6
1974 · 130 episodes

Season 7
1975 · 130 episodes

Season 8
1976 · 130 episodes

Season 9
1977 · 84 episodes

Season 10
1978 · 130 episodes

Season 11
1979 · 130 episodes

Season 12
1980 · 130 episodes

Season 13
1981 · 31 episodes

Season 14
1982 · 130 episodes

Season 15
1983 · 130 episodes

Season 16
1984 · 130 episodes

Season 17
1985 · 130 episodes

Season 18
1986 · 31 episodes

Season 19
1987 · 33 episodes

Season 20
1988 · 33 episodes

Season 21
1989 · 36 episodes

Season 22
1990 · 130 episodes

Season 23
1991 · 44 episodes

Season 24
1992 · 71 episodes

Season 25
1993 · 31 episodes

Season 26
1994 · 33 episodes

Season 27
1995 · 32 episodes

Season 28
1996 · 56 episodes

Season 29
1997 · 130 episodes

Season 30
1998 · 65 episodes · 10.0/10

Season 31
2000 · 65 episodes

Season 32
2001 · 65 episodes · 8.0/10

Season 33
2002 · 50 episodes · 10.0/10

Season 34
2003 · 33 episodes

Season 35
2004 · 26 episodes · 10.0/10

Season 36
2005 · 26 episodes · 10.0/10

Season 37
2006 · 26 episodes · 10.0/10

Season 38
2007 · 26 episodes · 10.0/10

Season 39
2008 · 26 episodes · 10.0/10

Season 40
2009 · 26 episodes · 10.0/10

Season 41
2010 · 26 episodes

Season 42
2011 · 26 episodes · 8.0/10

Season 43
2012 · 27 episodes

Season 44
2013 · 26 episodes

Season 45
2014 · 27 episodes · 9.0/10

Season 46
2016 · 35 episodes

Season 47
2017 · 35 episodes

Season 48
2017 · 35 episodes

Season 49
2018 · 35 episodes

Season 50
2019 · 35 episodes

Season 51
2020 · 35 episodes

Season 52
2021 · 35 episodes

Season 53
2022 · 35 episodes

Season 54
2023 · 35 episodes · 8.5/10

Season 55
2025 · 35 episodes · 9.4/10

Season 56
2025 · 13 episodes · 10.0/10

Specials
TBA · 126 episodes
Cast & crew
- Lloyd MorrisettCreator
- Joan Ganz CooneyCreator
- Jim HensonCreator
- Sonia ManzanoMaria Figueroa Rodriguez · 3669 ep
- Roscoe OrmanGordon Robinson · 3669 ep
- Martin P. RobinsonIrvine · 3669 ep
- Suki LopezNina · 3669 ep
- Jennifer BarnhartZoe (voice) · 3669 ep
- Alan MuraokaAlan · 3669 ep
- Jimmica CollinsGrandma Nell (voice) · 3669 ep
- Frank OzBert/Cookie Monster/Grover · 3656 ep
- Caroll SpinneyCookie Monster · 3656 ep
- Kevin ClashBaby Natasha · 3656 ep
- Ryan DillonElmo (voice) · 3539 ep
- Violet TinnirelloCharlie · 3505 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 November 1969
- Network
- PBS, HBO, National Educational Television, PBS Kids, Netflix, HBO Max, Max, HBO Max
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-Y
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Sesame Street: quick answers
Is Sesame Street worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 301 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Sesame Street are there?
Sesame Street has 56 seasons and 3669 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Sesame Street finished?
Sesame Street is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Sesame Street on?
Sesame Street is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Kids in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Sesame Street parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sesame Street is rated TV-Y. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Sesame Street?
If you liked Sesame Street, try Recess, Pee-wee's Playhouse, Max & Ruby.
Who created Sesame Street?
Sesame Street was created by Lloyd Morrisett and Joan Ganz Cooney and Jim Henson and stars Sonia Manzano, Roscoe Orman, Martin P. Robinson.