
“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.
Browse episodes by season for this series.


1969-11-10
Aired 1969-11-10
In the first episode of Sesame Street, Gordon takes a girl named Sally on a tour of Sesame Street, introducing her (and the viewers) to the various characters on the show. On the street, Sally meets the human cast -- Gordon, Susan, Bob and Mr. Hooper -- as well as two Muppet characters, Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch.
1969-11-11
Aired 1969-11-11
Oscar decides to leave Sesame Street. Sponsors: E, S, W, 2, 3
1969-11-12
Aired 1969-11-12
Big Bird makes a sweater for Susan. Sponsors: E, S, W, 2, 3
1969-11-13
Aired 1969-11-13
Gordon, Susan and Bob run Hooper's Store for the day. Sponsors: I, P, X, 2, 3
1969-11-14
Aired 1969-11-14
Oscar gets wet in a rainstorm. Sponsors: E, W, S, 2, 3
1969-11-17
Aired 1969-11-17
Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5
1969-11-18
Aired 1969-11-18
Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5
1969-11-19
Aired 1969-11-19
B treasure hunt; Ernie erases Cookie Monster. Sponsors: A, B, X,4, 5
1969-11-20
Aired 1969-11-20
Sponsors: J, S, W, 4, 5
1969-11-21
Aired 1969-11-21
Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5
1969-11-24
Aired 1969-11-24
Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7
1969-11-25
Aired 1969-11-25
Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7
1969-11-17
Aired 1969-11-17
Sponsors: B, M, X, 6, 7
1969-11-27
Aired 1969-11-27
Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7
1969-11-28
Aired 1969-11-28
Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7
1969-12-01
Aired 1969-12-01
Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9
1969-12-02
Aired 1969-12-02
Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9
1969-12-03
Aired 1969-12-03
Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9
1969-12-04
Aired 1969-12-04
Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9
1969-12-05
Aired 1969-12-05
Sponsors: H, R, T, 8, 9
1969-12-08
Aired 1969-12-08
Sponsors: A, H, T, 10
1969-12-09
Aired 1969-12-09
Sponsors: A, H, T, 10
1969-12-10
Aired 1969-12-10
Sponsors: A, H, T, 10
1969-12-11
Aired 1969-12-11
Sponsors: A, H, T, 10
1969-12-12
Aired 1969-12-12
Sponsors: D, G, Z, 10
1969-12-15
Aired 1969-12-15
Sponsors: G, O, Z, 1, 2, 3
1969-12-16
Aired 1969-12-16
Sponsors: G, O, Z, 4, 5
1969-12-17
Aired 1969-12-17
Sponsors: G, O, Z, 6, 7
1969-12-18
Aired 1969-12-18
Sponsors: C, H, T, 8, 9

1969-12-19
Aired 1969-12-19
Sponsors: G, O, Z, 10
1969-12-22
Aired 1969-12-22
Sponsors: G, L, Y, 2, 3
1969-12-23
Aired 1969-12-23
Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3
1969-12-23
Aired 1969-12-23
Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3
1969-12-24
Aired 1969-12-24
Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3
1969-12-26
Aired 1969-12-26
Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3
1969-12-29
Aired 1969-12-29
Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5
1969-12-30
Aired 1969-12-30
Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5
1969-12-31
Aired 1969-12-31
Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5
1970-01-01
Aired 1970-01-01
Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5
1970-01-02
Aired 1970-01-02
Sponsors: F, K, N, 4, 5
1970-01-05
Aired 1970-01-05
Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7
1970-01-06
Aired 1970-01-06
Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7
1970-01-07
Aired 1970-01-07
The cast introduces L, Q and Y; Kermit explains big and small. Sponsors: L, Q, Y, 6, 7
1970-01-08
Aired 1970-01-08
Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7
1970-01-09
Aired 1970-01-09
Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7
1970-01-12
Aired 1970-01-12
Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9
1970-01-13
Aired 1970-01-13
Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9
1970-01-14
Aired 1970-01-14
Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9
1970-01-15
Aired 1970-01-15
Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9
1970-01-16
Aired 1970-01-16
Sponsors: K, N, V, 8, 9
1970-01-19
Aired 1970-01-19
Sponsors: E, O, V, 10
1970-01-20
Aired 1970-01-20
Sponsors: E, O, V, 10
1970-01-21
Aired 1970-01-21
Sponsors: E, O, V, 10
1970-01-22
Aired 1970-01-22
Oscar bakes a cake; Mr. Hooper invents a 10 machine. Sponsors: P, Q, U, 10
1970-01-23
Aired 1970-01-23

1970-01-26
Aired 1970-01-26
An orange-colored Oscar demands a baked-bean sundae; Kermit the Frog explains the word "in". Gospel diva Mahalia Jackson sings "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands", Animations of "Solomon Grundy" and "Wanda the Witch" make their debut.
1970-01-27
Aired 1970-01-27
1970-01-28
Aired 1970-01-28
1970-01-29
Aired 1970-01-29
1970-01-30
Aired 1970-01-30
1970-02-02
Aired 1970-02-02
1970-02-03
Aired 1970-02-03
1970-02-04
Aired 1970-02-04
1970-02-05
Aired 1970-02-05
1970-02-06
Aired 1970-02-06
1970-02-09
Aired 1970-02-09
1970-02-10
Aired 1970-02-10
1970-02-11
Aired 1970-02-11
1970-02-12
Aired 1970-02-12
1970-02-13
Aired 1970-02-13
1970-02-16
Aired 1970-02-16
1970-02-17
Aired 1970-02-17
1970-02-18
Aired 1970-02-18
1970-02-19
Aired 1970-02-19
1970-02-20
Aired 1970-02-20
1970-02-23
Aired 1970-02-23
1970-02-24
Aired 1970-02-24
1970-02-25
Aired 1970-02-25
1970-02-26
Aired 1970-02-26
1970-02-27
Aired 1970-02-27
1970-03-02
Aired 1970-03-02
1970-03-03
Aired 1970-03-03
1970-03-04
Aired 1970-03-04
Big Bird moves birdseed to his nest. Sponsors: A, H, T, 10
1970-03-05
Aired 1970-03-05
1970-03-06
Aired 1970-03-06
1970-03-09
Aired 1970-03-09
1970-03-10
Aired 1970-03-10
1970-03-11
Aired 1970-03-11
1970-03-12
Aired 1970-03-12
1970-03-13
Aired 1970-03-13
1970-03-16
Aired 1970-03-16
1970-03-17
Aired 1970-03-17
1970-03-18
Aired 1970-03-18
1970-03-19
Aired 1970-03-19
1970-03-20
Aired 1970-03-20
1970-03-23
Aired 1970-03-23
1970-03-24
Aired 1970-03-24
1970-03-25
Aired 1970-03-25
1970-03-26
Aired 1970-03-26
1970-03-27
Aired 1970-03-27
1970-03-30
Aired 1970-03-30
1970-03-31
Aired 1970-03-31
1970-04-01
Aired 1970-04-01
1970-04-02
Aired 1970-04-02
1970-04-03
Aired 1970-04-03
1970-04-06
Aired 1970-04-06
1970-04-07
Aired 1970-04-07
1970-04-08
Aired 1970-04-08
1970-04-09
Aired 1970-04-09
1970-04-10
Aired 1970-04-10
1970-04-13
Aired 1970-04-13
1970-04-14
Aired 1970-04-14
1970-04-15
Aired 1970-04-15
1970-04-16
Aired 1970-04-16

1970-04-17
Aired 1970-04-17
Kermit sings the original "Being Green". Ernie and Bert perform the classic "Banana Telephone" skit, Muppet Roosevelt Franklin sings "I'm Roosevelt Franklin", Bob sings an early version of "Who Are The People In Your Neighborhood?" plus Cookie Monster eats Ernie's cookie, and Oscar calls "Dial-a-Grouch".
1970-04-20
Aired 1970-04-20
1970-04-21
Aired 1970-04-21
1970-04-22
Aired 1970-04-22
1970-04-23
Aired 1970-04-23
1970-04-24
Aired 1970-04-24
1970-04-27
Aired 1970-04-27
1970-04-28
Aired 1970-04-28

1970-04-29
Aired 1970-04-29
Here comes Cookie Monster! A prank on Bert backfires on Cookie and Ernie. Cookie's call to his mommy ends when he eats the telephone. Song "One of These Things" and animated ABC song.
1970-04-30
Aired 1970-04-30
1970-05-01
Aired 1970-05-01
1970-05-04
Aired 1970-05-04
1970-05-05
Aired 1970-05-05
1970-05-06
Aired 1970-05-06
1970-05-07
Aired 1970-05-07
1970-05-08
Aired 1970-05-08
Sponsors: A, H, 10
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