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Sesame Street
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
- Created by:
- Lloyd Morrisett, Joan Ganz Cooney, Jim Henson
- Cast:
- Frank Oz, Sonia Manzano, Roscoe Orman, Martin P. Robinson
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- PBS, HBO, National Educational Television, PBS Kids, Netflix, HBO Max, Max, HBO Max
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 22
Episodes
Episode 1
Grouch Appreciation Day
1990-11-12While reading the newspaper, Telly calls out all the adults to alert them that today is "Grouch Appreciation Day" and that they need a way to show Oscar how much they appreciate him. Gina, Maria, and Telly are preparing Oscar's favorite dish - a halibut with ice cream, served in a hat. Sponsors: C, T, 10
Current episodeEpisode 2
Bob throws a party
1990-11-13Big Bird greets the viewer, then ambles over to the Fix-It Shop to find out what's going on. Big Bird is still seething about not being able to go to the party. Sponsors: G, S, 7
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 3
Little Bird looks for a home
1990-11-14Telly talks to the viewer about all the things on Sesame Street he can be sure about every day: Oscar will always pop out of his can, Bob will get out of his apartment, Gordon will always come out of 123 Sesame Street, and Big Bird will always come out of his nest area. Sponsors: D, H, 18
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 4
Dan the clarinet player learns how to read
1990-11-15In the early morning, a nervous young man named Dan walks down Sesame Street and sits outside Hooper's Store, waiting to begin his part-time employment there. Dan finishes cleaning a window at Hooper's and asks a very busy Gina what to do next. Sponsors: I, Z, 15
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 5
Telly gets a furcut
1990-11-16Mike tries bringing Telly Monster to the Barber Shop to get a furcut, but Telly stalls by pointing out the interesting spots on the sidewalk. Uncle Wally joins Mike on a bench as he waits for Telly. Sponsors: K, M, 6
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 6
A day in the laundry room
1990-11-19Oscar welcomes the viewer and asks if they’d like to hear a good argument, and reappears in the basement of 123 Sesame Street, where the laundry room is. Sponsors: E, O, 12
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 7
Elmo and Gordon make cookies/Snuffy does magic
1990-11-20Elmo joins Gordon in his kitchen, trying to guess what Gordon will be preparing. Elmo observes the newly-baked cookies and explains Gordon has stepped out to get some ice cream to eat along with them. Sponsors: D, U, 10
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 8
The Mouse tries other nursery rhymes
1990-11-21Big Bird and Maria chat outside the Fix-It Shop, when an announcer declares the arrival of "The Wild One," a rambunctious number one who goes all over the world counting things there are only one of. Sponsors: L, X, 20
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 9
Placido Flamingo's Animal Opera
1990-11-22Bob walks down Sesame Street and bumps into Buster the Horse, Hoots the Owl, Gladys the Cow, and Rudder Rabbit, all practicing their singing. Bob finally encounters Placido Flamingo, who has been looking for him. Sponsors: D, K, 15
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 10
The city helper's surprise prize
1990-11-23Mr. Big Bird presents the letter J to the viewer, and Mohamed, Travis, and Vanessa display things they have that begin with J, such as jeans, a jacket, and a jump rope. Sponsors: A, J, 16
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 11
Oscar drives Gordon to the basketball game
1990-11-26Gordon misses his bus to Madison Square Garden to see the New York Knicks game. The Sloppy Jalopy returns to Sesame Street, where Gordon shows the Grouches his map of the greater Sesame Street area. Sponsors: Q, T, 13
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 12
A new plant at the library
1990-11-27A Grouch newsie hurls the morning paper into Oscar's trash can, right in the swimming pool. Oscar has a trick he's going to play on Bob and his band. Sponsors: C, U, 14
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 13
Episode 2758
1990-11-28Gina welcomes the viewer on a nice, warm day, perfect for reading outside. Elmo returns with Telly, both dressed as snowflakes and yelling, "Whoosh! Woosh!" Gina laughs, understanding now what Elmo meant, but reminds them two snowflakes doesn't make a storm. Sponsors: E, K, 5
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 14
Elmo's Rangers
1990-11-29Elmo, Maria, Gabi, and the kids finish up their lunches, and Maria alerts them that it's time to clean up. Telly finishes eating a banana, but doesn't know what to do with his peel. Sponsors: F, L, 17
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 15
Oscar Says
1990-11-30Telly invites Oscar to partake in a game and snack with him, Lisa, Jamel, and Larry, but Oscar naturally declines. Telly and the kids are now in their Grouchketeer uniforms, ready for the game of "Oscar Says." Sponsors: B, M, 4
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 16
A rainy day on Sesame Street
1990-12-03It's a rainy day on Sesame Street and nobody appreciates it more than Oscar the Grouch. Elmo wants to see a rainbow and studies the ground below. Sponsors: B, L, 10
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 17
Oscar's phone system / Elmo imitates his friends
1990-12-04Gordon exits 123 Sesame Street to find a beat-up phone booth just outside, complete with a couple of localized telephone poles and Ernestine the Telephone Operator seated at a switchboard. Sponsors: H, O, 12
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 18
Oscar leads the Grouchytowners on a tour of Sesame Street
1990-12-05Oscar tells the "Grouchketeers at home" that he's expecting Grouch visitors from Grouchytown, who have never been anywhere else before. The Grouchytowners arrive, and Oscar makes sure that they've planned for niceness. Sponsors: B, Q, 6
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 19
Jamie Lee Curtis visits
1990-12-06Elmo has Gordon read him a letter he received today. At a little over 3:30, Elmo checks the time on a clock on Maria's workbench. Sponsors: N, V, 4
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 20
Snuffleupagus picnic in Central Park
1990-12-07Snuffy comes by to pick up Big Bird for a picnic in Central Park with Mommy Snuffleupagus and Alice. Out in New York City, the Snuffleupagus family heads to the park. Sponsors: B, D, 8
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 21
Elmo's dinosaur/Baby birds hatch
1990-12-10Bob happens upon Elmo poking his toy dinosaur, Ziggy, to "wake" him up. Bob keeps puffing into Ziggy, getting very tired. Sponsors: R, V, 5
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 22
The Wide World of Sesame Street covers Linda
1990-12-11Telly Monster hosts an edition of "The Wide World of Sesame Street" from inside Linda's apartment to watch her and Barkley. Sponsors: B, L, 11
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 23
Wigwamm-froo-SMOSSmee-Sreep!
1990-12-12Snuffy tells the viewer that Alice will be giving them the welcome today. At Hooper's Store, Elmo has Gina help him demonstrate rhyming by placing items into objects they rhyme with. Sponsors: S, W, 6
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 24
Hatching an egg
1990-12-13Gordon, Susan, Gina, and Uncle Wally convene outside Oscar's trash can to surprise him on his birthday. Telly happens over to the Fix-It Shop, where Luis is painting a sign. Sponsors: G, M, 19
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 25
Big Bird's Sesame Street map
1990-12-14Snuffy has an idea of how he and Alice can cooperate. Oscar is annoyed that Bob and Linda are teaching the kids signs right by his trash can, especially positive ones. Sponsors: F, Z, 12
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 26
Bob tries to read
1990-12-17Big Bird welcomes the viewer, joined by a small group of tourist birds visiting from the country. Big Bird and his tour group return to Bob's for a tour of his bedroom. Sponsors: G, J, 9
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 27
Gina babysits Irvine
1990-12-18Gina will be babysitting Oscar's niece, Irvine, while he and Grundgetta go to the "Everything in the Wrong Place Ball." Gina reads Irvine another book, The Genie in the Grouch Lamp. Sponsors: O, R, 9
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 28
An artsy day on Sesame Street
1990-12-19Big Bird and Snuffy get ready to put on a Snufflepuppet show, which Hiroshi helps them out with. Sponsors: A, Y, 10
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 29
Rudder Rabbit visits / Barkley's doghouse
1990-12-20Shelley the Turtle talks to his friend, Rudder Rabbit, on the Hooper's Store payphone. Rudder asks Shelley what he wants to do with the rest of the day. Sponsors: Q, W, 11
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 30
Good Day Sesame Street
1990-12-21Big Bird and Birdketeer troupe 1-2-3 deliver a program ID spot for Good Day Sesame Street. Buster then delivers the morning news. Sponsors: C, X, 0
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 31
Oscar tells the story of the "Knights of the Broken Table"
1990-12-24In today's Grouchketeer meeting, Oscar will read the story of Grouchelot. Oscar returns to tell the rest of the story: Sir Worry-a-lot (Telly) wishes to join the King's court, but first he must pass some tests. Sponsors: F, Z, 19
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 32
Telly looks for the Muffin Man
1990-12-25Telly has a musical question for Gordon - does he know the Muffin Man? Gordon responds with a "no. Telly has gotten no answers from anyone on Sesame Street about the identity of the muffin man. Sponsors: F, Y, 11
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 33
Big Bird's taxi
1990-12-26Gordon needs to move his broken - and heavy - TV set over to the Fix-It Shop. Oscar sings "I'm So Happy Bein' a Grouch. Sponsors: R, Y, 3
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 34
Big Bird makes a magazine / Cowboy X vs. Cowboy O
1990-12-27Bob informs the viewer that Uncle Wally, currently carrying a large load of items, will show how to count to 40. Big Bird is bored and looks for something to do. Sponsors: O, X, 8
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 35
Telly loves triangles
1990-12-28Elmo is going mountain climbing and needs Oscar’s help in making sure he has brought everything he will need. Telly rushes into the Fix-It Shop to show Luis a newly-arrived gift from the Triangle Lovers Club. Sponsors: I, V, 13
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 36
Telly loves Oscar
1990-12-31Holding a suitcase, Telly bangs on Oscar's trash can to let Oscar know that he will be away visiting his cousin for. Once Telly leaves, Oscar gets a singing telegram delivered from a tap-dancing Anything Muppet (David Rudman). Sponsors: H, O, 14
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 37
Telly Monster follows Gordon to school for a "Wide World of Sesame Street" report
1991-01-01Telly hosts "The Wide World of Sesame Street," a program which shows a day in the life of someone on Sesame Street. "Wide World of Sesame Street" continues as Telly hides in the bushes and watches Gordon at the bus stop, waiting for the bus with a group of people (including Mike and Lisa). Sponsors: D, H, 10
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 38
Big Bird and Snuffy go shopping with Maria and Luis
1991-01-02Big Bird and Snuffy visit Maria at the Fix-It Shop, who has decide to work outside and has brought the telephone with her so she could keep working. When it rings for a third time, Big Bird decides to pick up the phone while Snuffy answers it, thus cooperating. Sponsors: I, R, 18
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 39
Snuffle puppet show
1991-01-03Big Bird welcomes the viewer to the latest Snufflepuppet show that Snuffy is putting on. The Snufflepuppet show continues, where Bob is about to conduct his band while Gus (now positioned on Snuffy's snuffle) sings "The Alphabet Song. Sponsors: G, P, 12
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 40
Talking about love
1991-01-04Maria tells the viewer that today, they'll be discussing love. Linda joins Maria as she discusses how much she and Barkley love each other. Sponsors: B, D, 13
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 41
A television birthday card for Gordon
1991-01-07Uncle Wally and his barbershop singing group of horses, the Kentucky Derbies, sing "One of Us Here is Not Like The Others" and has the viewer guess which one is different. Gordon encounters Clementine and Buster waiting for a letter from Forgetful Jones, who's away visiting his parents. Sponsors: P, V, 20
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 42
Gordon has a headache
1991-01-08Gordon has a really bad headache, so Susan puts his slippers by the bed, unplugs the phone, and go to get Miles from day care so Gordon can relax. Gordon can't find his slippers and thinks they're under the bed. Sponsors: B, V, 10
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 43
Barkley's bathtime
1991-01-09Luis puts up a new "Se Habla Español" sign in the Fix-It Shop window, then go in to start fixing Big Bird's toy racing car. Gina walks down the street, having just washed two weeks worth of laundry. Sponsors: C, N, 3
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 44
Hiroshi paints Oscar
1991-01-10Big Bird hears saxophone music coming from the art studio. Hiroshi insists that Oscar move around wildly and complain while he paints. Sponsors: O, Z, 8
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 45
A visit from migrating birds
1991-01-11Big Bird discovers a pair of sleeping birds near his nest. Snuffy and Alice stop by the nest to play with Big Bird. Sponsors: G, R, 3
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 46
Rebuilding Hooper's Store — Hooper's Store falls apart
1991-01-14Mr. Mr. Sponsors: N, U, 8
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 47
Rebuilding Hooper's Store — Designing the new Hooper's Store
1991-01-15Biff, Sully, and Stella bring dozens of flowers to Mr. Maria, Luis, and Mr. Sponsors: P, Z, 3
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 48
Rebuilding Hooper's Store — Construction on Hooper's
1991-01-16In the early hours of the morning, Maria, Luis, and the hardhats get ready to continue repairs on Hooper's Store. Oscar continues his report while Bob attempts to give Jessica a piano lesson. Sponsors: F, Q, 14
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 49
Rebuilding Hooper's Store — Waiting for Hooper's to re-open
1991-01-17In the morning, Telly sits out by Hooper's Store, listening. Telly frets over how long the repairs are taking when the Amazing Mumford slides in with a solution. Sponsors: M, Y, 7
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 50
Rebuilding Hooper's Store — Grand Reopening of Hooper's Store
1991-01-18Mr. In a flashback from yesterday afternoon, Big Bird and Snuffy are "steamed" at the thought of having a different Hooper's Store. Sponsors: G, V, 9
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 51
Telly wants to be like Bob
1991-01-21Telly waits at Bob's door early in the morning, as today he is going to do everything Bob does since Telly idolizes him (for today, anyway). Telly finally wakes up and remembers Bob is outside. Sponsors: H, R, 8
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 52
Oscar's mother visits
1991-01-22Gordon and Linda are out stretching in the yard preparing for a run. Gordon waits with Oscar to meet his mother. Sponsors: S, V, 7
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 53
The Count counts stars
1991-01-23Telly passes by the Count, who invites Telly to join him in a special activity, but they must wait until it's dark out. Gordon suspects that Big Bird doesn't want to go to sleep when he requests a fourth bedtime story. Sponsors: I, K, 10
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 54
Oscar's animal stampede
1991-01-24Bob asks Oscar why he's holding up a STOP sign. Bob now finds Oscar counting backwards from 10, with a counter in the corner of the screen. Sponsors: C, M, 12
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 55
The Dawg family moves to Sesame Street
1991-01-25Big Bird sees a large amount of stuff on the sidewalk, as an employee of the ABC Moving Company (Phil Hartman) moves more and more things from the truck. Gordon, Susan, and Luis welcome the Dawg family, whose daughter, Brooke, hides nearby. Sponsors: G, U, 19
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 56
Preston's gift for Mike
1991-01-28Mike looks after Hooper's Store while Gina runs some errands. Preston returns and shows Mike the giant tube of toothpaste he's brought, then proceeds to sing about it ("Gift of Toothpaste"). Sponsors: S, U, 20
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 57
Sheryl and her wheelchair
1991-01-29Gina introduces the Two-Headed Monster to Sheryl, a young girl who uses a wheelchair. Big Bird confesses to Maria that he wants Sheryl to join him, Travis, and Vanessa in their jump rope game, but doesn't think she can actually play (she can't jump in her wheelchair). Sponsors: S, W, 4
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 58
Finding 40 parts of the body
1991-01-30Telly has volunteered to help Count von Count count 40 body parts. Telly's list has 12 parts now and he begs Oscar to help him. Sponsors: M, U, 18
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 59
Telly stands still
1991-01-31Uncle Wally comes across Telly in the yard, who's practicing standing still for all the situations that require it (taking photos, combing his fur, etc. Elmo finds Telly standing still and wants to play, but he would rather hop up and down. Sponsors: B, M, 2
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 60
A Sesame Street rainbow
1991-02-01Big Bird, Telly, a green monster named Anna (Kevin Clash) and the kids point out to Lillian that they're all different colors. Big Bird, Telly, and Kaitlin prepare to make their drawing, but they only have a single, yellow crayon to use. Sponsors: P, X, 9
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 61
Uses for an oatmeal box
1991-02-04Elmo and Zelda have been given some empty oatmeal boxes to play with from Gina. Gina helps Elmo and Zelda turn the oatmeal boxes into hats. Sponsors: J, P, 3
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 62
Telly joins Jelani and Company
1991-02-05Telly sees Jelani and some teens heading toward the Fix-It Shop. Telly informs the viewer about the word "important" by showing how his current task, holding the door open, is important so the others can take boxes of junk out. Sponsors: D, Q, 11
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 63
Getting exercise
1991-02-06Susan finds Telly about to go on a morning run with Gordon, but he's gathered several items to take with him - an umbrella in case of rain, an extra pair of shoes in case he slips in a puddle and loses them in a tree, a stool to sit on when putting on the extra shoes, and a flashing light to warn ot. Telly and Gordon return from their run and see Oscar emerging from his can, wearing. Sponsors: R, Z, 8
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 64
The Count gets the counting flu
1991-02-07The Count welcomes the viewer and reveals that he's looking for something to count (as usual). Susan describes the Count's symptoms to Dr. Sponsors: H, O, 13
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 65
Telly the Dad
1991-02-08Telly, dressed in a sensible cardigan, pretends that he is a dad with Freddy acting as his son. Telly observes Oscar trying to get his niece Irvine to take her nap, something fathers will usually do. Sponsors: T, W, 12
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 66
Celebrating the letter K
1991-02-11Telly and the kids flash signs with the letter "K" on them and march around chanting the letter. Telly wants Oscar to provide them with a K word in honor of the letter of the day, but he naturally refuses. Telly and the kids disguise themselves as Grouches, hoping to dupe Oscar into showing them a K word. Sponsors: K, T, 14
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 67
The Count's binoculars
1991-02-12Telly, Monster on the Spot reporter, is on the scene at Oscar's trash can where Oscar will demonstrate anger. Oscar unwittingly helps out with the report by just being himself, wanting Telly to scram as usual. Telly now reports that Oscar is about to receive an H-word gift from Preston Rabbit - a hug (whether he wants it or not). Sponsors: B, H, 2
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 68
Gina buys fish
1991-02-13Early in the morning, Gina returns to Hooper's Store with some fish. She speaks to the viewer quietly, mainly wanting to keep Wolfgang the Seal from hearing about them and allowing his barking to wake everyone up. She makes it inside, but Wolfgang manages to sneak in behind her and appears when she. Sponsors: A, D, 7
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 69
Big Bird and Snuffy's dispute
1991-02-14Susan overhears a delivery person (Martin P. Robinson), carrying a large, heavy stack of packages, thanking Oscar for his help. He explains to Susan that the delivery person wanted directions to Big Bird's nest. Sponsors: F, Q, 15
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 70
Meet Benny Rabbit
1991-02-15Luis heads off from Maria and Gabi and promises to bring back a surprise. As the two practice saying the alphabet, they run into a scraggily, ornery rabbit, who tells them that the next letter is D. "Look, Gabi! A cute little bunny rabbit," says Maria. Sponsors: N, P, 9
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 71
Telly follows an ant
1991-02-18As the Count counts jump rope jumps in the yard, Telly follows the ant to the Fix-It Shop, where Luis is fixing Susan's broken pitcher by holding the glued handle in place. Telly watches and follows the ant as it climbs all over Luis' body as Luis warns Telly not to bump his arm. The Count continues counting jumps while Telly follows the ant back to the Fix-It Shop. Sponsors: B, L, 5
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 72
Remembering times of sadness
1991-02-19Susan tells the viewer that today, everyone will be discussing times when they felt sad. Prairie Dawn is the first to go, describing the day she got sick on the premiere of her new pageant, "The Life of a Potato.". A flashback shows Susan tending to a bed-ridden Prairie. Sponsors: C, N, 0
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 73
Sonny Friendly's many game shows
1991-02-20Gina, Uncle Wally, Snuffy, and the kids hang out in the yard when they're visited by Sonny Friendly with another one of his traveling game shows. This time, his game is "Sesame Street's Funniest Ideas." Snuffy imagines everyone wearing cabbages instead of hats and Sonny tries to get the camera crew. Over at Hooper's Store, Sonny sobs, unable to come up with a new game show idea. Sponsors: V, X, 3
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 74
Oscar and the word man
1991-02-21Elmo tells the viewer that because he's so small, he can identify everyone by their knees, including Alex, Big Bird, and Linda. He also likes how knees allow big people to get closer to their smaller friends. A uniformed man knocks on Oscar's trash can and declares himself as the "Telephone Man." Oscar asserts that his phone isn't broken, nor does he need to be sold a new one. Sponsors: E, Y, 12
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 75
Miles' grandparents visit
1991-02-22At Gordon and Susan's apartment, Preston Rabbit is excited because Susan's mother and father (Dorothy and Lee) are coming over for a visit. He assumes that being grandparents, they're going to give presents to Miles; as a present-giver himself, watching others give presents is the next best thing. As Susan’s parents try to chat with Gordon and Susan, Preston eagerly picks at the shopping bag Dorothy and Lee brought, and Lee thinks it's time to reveal what's inside. Sponsors: J, M, 17
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 76
Everyone prepares for the big hurricane
1991-02-25As harsh breezes blow, Telly, Big Bird, and Elmo observe the adults putting tape on their windows. They split up and ask Luis, Maria, Gina, and Gordon why they're doing so and learn that a hurricane is coming. They reconvene to relay the info and begin to panic - only to realize that none of them kn. Sponsors: A, D, 0
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 77
The Old Woman who Lives in a Shoe's house arrives on Sesame Street
1991-02-26As the adults clean up the aftermath of last night's hurricane, Big Bird and Snuffy are heard arguing. Maria and Luis investigate and learn they are arguing over something that landed on Big Bird's nest. He thinks it’s a shoe, but Snuffy thinks it’s a house. Sponsors: A, G, 16
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 78
Telly hosts "The Wide World of Numbers"
1991-02-27Today, “The Wide World of Sesame Street” will be covering numbers. Reporter Telly Monster is asking what people’s favorite numbers are. He first visits the home of Polly Darton, but her back up group, the Git Along Little Doggies, opens the front gate, smashing Telly against the wall. Sponsors: O, Z, 9
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 79
Elmo and the Beanstalk
1991-02-28Elmo welcomes the viewer, and Mike begins to read Elmo a copy of his favorite story - "Jack and the Beanstalk." Elmo loves it so much he tells more of the story than Mike does, barely giving Mike a word in. After Mike finishes "reading," Elmo runs off to find some magic beans so he can climb a beans. Sponsors: G, L, 6
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 80
Noel Cowherd visits
1991-03-01Gordon meets Noel Cowherd, who is visiting an old friend on Sesame Street. He catches up with his old pal, Forgetful Jones (who doesn't remember who Noel is). Noel gathers the kids to tell them how he became the fastest drawer in the west. Sponsors: I, Y, 20
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 81
Experiences with the sky
1991-03-04As the sun shines, Big Bird plays with his shadow along the construction door wall. He wants to introduce it to Gordon, but Gordon points out that because of a cloud covering the sun now, his shadow is gone. Big Bird assumes that the shadow has left because it's upset that the sun is covered. Sponsors: F, T, 10
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 82
Snuffy wants to recycle
1991-03-05Snuffy wants to recycle his soda can, but points out to Bob that Gordon and Susan's bin doesn't have enough room. Although the bin has plenty of room and there are already some cans inside it, it's too small to accommodate the Snuffleupagus-sized empty can of Snuffle Up. Gabi and the other kids do some recycling of their own with the Hooper's Store bins as Snuffy announces the sponsors. Sponsors: S, W, 19
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 83
Telly gets some hair
1991-03-06The Two-Headed Monster gives Luis his Learn Spanish book and wants to learn a few words. Luis doesn't have the time and picks out a quick, easy word for now - "hola." The monster has trouble saying it until Luis gets each head to say a syllable and blend them together. Telly watches as Lillian plays a game with the kids when Amir's brother comes by to drop him off after getting a haircut. Sponsors: R, Z, 13
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 84
Oscar makes Telly angry
1991-03-07Telly excitedly rushes over to Oscar's trash can with a football helmet, tennis racket, beach ball, and butterfly net. He rushes out and back to get a tuba Oscar now says he'll need. The "game" turns out to be a trick on Telly, making him bring all the items for nothing. Sponsors: W, K, 6
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 85
Oscar loses his voice
1991-03-08At five o'clock in the morning, Oscar practices his yelling for an upcoming Grouch Yelling Contest, where he could win a free trip to Club Mud. Naturally, everyone on the block gets woken up and yells back at Oscar, who suggests they join the competition too. Telly listens in as Oscar continues practicing. Sponsors: A, S, 9
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 86
Preston's caps
1991-03-11The Count asks Susan if he can accompany her on her errands today. She soon realizes he'll be counting every step she takes and tells him she'll be driven crazy. The Count is thrilled and adds her to the total of people he's driven crazy so far (six) before he starts to follow Lillian. Sponsors: P, T, 8
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 87
Elmo takes tap lessons
1991-03-12Elmo greets the viewer as he waits for Savion's dance class to begin. He's fully prepared, already wearing his tap shoes, when Savion and Jelani happen by. They inform Elmo that the lesson will be this afternoon, and they have to go to school right now. Sponsors: R, Z, 9
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 88
Episode 2833
1991-03-13Handford, Mike, the kids, a couple of Honkers, Gordon, Lillian, and Barkley a good morning. Telly and the kids are going to have a picnic in the park and show Gordon all they have to bring - a bullhorn (in case they need to stop some charging bulls), a rubber chicken (in case they find some rubber eggs), and a paper bag. Gordon assumes the bag is for an equally outlandish reason such as a. Sponsors: J, X, 12
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 89
Open stage night at Birdland
1991-03-14Before Birdland opens, Hoots the Owl explains that tonight is "Open Stage Night," where anyone can get their chance to perform on the Birdland stage. A man named Forest Wimbeldon (Branford Marsalis) enters looking for Hoots, wishing to play jazz tonight. Hoots sees how un-jazzy his saxophone playing. Sponsors: E, I, 4
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 90
Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake
1991-03-15The episode features various educational segments and character interactions on Sesame Street. Sponsors:
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 91
Cleaning the vacant lot
1991-03-18Gordon plays some football with Oscar, Bruno, and the Grouchketeers. Oscar naturally throws the ball too far and too deep when it lands into a nearby, vacant lot filled with trash and litter. Two pigeons, Audrey and Louise, see the ball, which Louise believes to be a football-sized peanut. Sponsors: A, N, 16
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 92
Cleaning the vacant lot
1991-03-19The gang makes it to the lot where they meet its residents, Audrey and Louise, the Pigeon Sisters; Oscar takes an instant liking to them. Louise has a big appetite and continues pecking at the sign, mistaking it for a cracker. Audrey helps her read it. Sponsors: C, M, 7
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 93
Cleaning the vacant lot
1991-03-20The Pigeon Sisters do some morning strutting and cooing, when Gordon shows off the trash bins the city has provided them. Gordon observes the litter and has a flash of inspiration — they can turn the vacant lot into a garden! He and the pigeons imagine what it'll look like, singing "I See a Garden." Sponsors: F, Q, 17
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 94
Cleaning the vacant lot
1991-03-21Gordon confirms with everyone on the plans for a garden in the cleaned up vacant lot. Snuffy, Elmo, and Prairie Dawn volunteer to help plant the vegetable area, marked with a "V" sign. Uncle Wally, Bob, Linda, and Miles will plant flowers in the "F" sections. Sponsors: S, V, 20
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 95
Cleaning the vacant lot
1991-03-22In the vacant lot-turned-garden, everyone is gathered as Oscar and Bruno approach. Susan explains that Mayor David Dinkins will be presenting Gordon with a citizen's award for the work he's done turning the lot into a garden. Sponsors: E, Y, 4
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 96
Elmo looks for newspapers to recycle
1991-03-25Elmo is curious about a large "mountain" of newspapers outside Hooper's Store and why people are adding to it. Gordon points out the sign reading, "Today is Newspaper Recycling Day," and explains why paper needs to be recycled. Elmo is hooked and wants to find some old newspapers to recycle. Sponsors: E, N, 16
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 97
Telly and the balloon
1991-03-26Monster on the Spot reporter Telly interviews twins Shawnee and Chai about how they are the same and different. He finds that they look the same and both wear their hair in pigtails, but the girls rattle off a seemingly endless list of the ways they're different. Telly is holding onto Uncle Wally's balloon, which Big Bird was doing before until he went to play catch with Miles. Sponsors: R, V, 2
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 98
Elmo wants to go miniature golfing
1991-03-27Gina gushes to the viewer about the tape of the opera La Bohème she watched late last night. She then attends to Wolfgang the Seal's fish needs in the yard and finds herself falling asleep. She dreams herself in a Victorian opera setting, where a well-dressed Wolfgang sings about fish. Sponsors: B, Z, 10
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 99
Peck at Birdland
1991-03-28Big Bird reads a large sign posted in the yard for Elmo and the Birdketeers, advertising a "Peck" this afternoon at Birdland. He demonstrates to Elmo how birds peck, and Susan can even do it too and plans to go. At Birdland, Hoots the Owl shows off the pieces of his new dance floor for the peck tonight. Sponsors: G, L, 5
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 100
The Adventures of Super Telly!
1991-03-29Luis greets the viewer when Telly runs past, clad in a red cape and exclaiming "Whoosh!" Today, he's imagining he's "Super Telly," the monster who never worries. He doesn't even worry when Luis questions the fanfare that's following him, but briefly breaks character to question the color of his cape. Sponsors: 3, D, B
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 101
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1991-04-01Maria introduces the word "WET." She tries to describe it, but is interrupted by others who remark how hot the weather is today. Maria writes the word "HOT" on the other side of her card, noting that when it's hot out it feels nice to get "WET." She's then doused with water. Sponsors: H, Q, 12
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 102
Savion teaches tap dancing
1991-04-02Prairie Dawn plays the opening theme on her piano while Savion tap-dances in the yard. He has her play it slow, then fast, then in a fast jazzy style. Savion likes her playing, and says she can play for his class any time; likewise, Prairie invites him to tap for her piano any time. Sponsors: A, I, 8
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 103
Elmo and friends play Wubbaball
1991-04-03Big Bird and Jelani welcome the viewer when Elmo comes rushing in. He tells them and the kids about what just happened to him involving some blue monsters and a Wubbaball. Big Bird tries to get him to clarify what a "Wubbaball" is, but Elmo cuts him off as he starts his story. Sponsors: C, P, 7
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 104
Elmo plays "Three of These Things"
1991-04-04Big Bird looks in his mailbox, and to his surprise he finds a square. He goes outside to find out who it belongs to, and finds that Mike and Maria also have squares of their own which they got in the mail. Telly shows up, displaying the triangle he got in the mail, which confuses them further. Sponsors: J, O, 13
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 105
Savion collects used shoes
1991-04-05Savion is collecting old shoes for his school, which will be refurbished and donated to those in need. He picks out a small pair of tap shoes, which were his very first pair. He flashes back to his time as a child in dance class. Sponsors: A, L, 16
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 106
Natasha crawls away
1991-04-08Natasha's father, Humphrey, has to go to the store and leaves Natasha in Maria’s care at the Fix-It Shop. He warns her that Natasha has just learned to crawl, and will do so all over the place if not in someone’s watchful eye. As Maria prepares Natasha’s milk, Natasha slips out of her high chair. Sponsors: H, O, 15
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 107
Elmo pretends to be a Grouch
1991-04-09Elmo tells Maria that today, he wants to learn how to be a Grouch for a day. Oscar refuses to help, constantly replying "NO" and waving a sign with the word. Maria doesn't think Oscar would even be able to teach Elmo; Oscar feels insulted and decides to teach Elmo some Grouch things. Sponsors: O, S, 17
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 108
Telly and Oscar write
1991-04-10Oscar is weary of hearing the "Sesame Street Theme" every day and wishes they'd come up with something better. Telly happens to have a composition ready and sings a song all about saying "Hi." Oscar reads Telly a book he's written to combat all the nice stories they always hear. Sponsors: C, W, 11
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 109
Playing football / Meet Merry Monster
1991-04-11Elmo excitedly shows Oscar the globe he was just given by his daddy. He wants to travel the world and has Oscar spin the globe and point to a location he can go. Elmo lands on Tonga and Oscar is glad to see him leave, only Elmo returns moments later and leaps onto the globe. Sponsors: E, U, 7
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 110
Tim Robbins stars in Prairie Dawn's pageant
1991-04-12Tim Robbins arrives on Sesame Street, and Big Bird and Snuffy try to guess who he's looking for. It's Prairie Dawn. When she shows up he becomes star-struck, mentioning some of his favorite Prairie Dawn pageants, and she invites him to watch the rehearsal of her newest production. Sponsors: J, Z, 19
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 111
Snuffy's Spanish puppet show
1991-04-15Gina tries to welcome the viewer, but is interrupted by Telly. He's imagining he's going to the beach and needs Gina to make sure he's planned properly. Once he makes it to "the beach," he immediately leaves because of the cold water and hot sand. Sponsors: G, I, 12
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 112
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1991-04-16Bob watches over Barkley while Linda paints her kitchen. Barkley is feeling very sad, though. The Amazing Mumford happens by and has a trick that can help improve Barkley's spirit. Sponsors: K, U, 10
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 113
Telly and the brick
1991-04-17Gina welcomes the viewer when Grundgetta passes by with a wrapped gift, intended as a surprise for Telly. Since it's something he isn't expecting, he wonders what it could be and makes wild guesses. He opens the wrapping and finds only a brick inside. Sponsors: P, R, 20
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 114
Elmo borrows Radar from Big Bird
1991-04-18Savion plays a rhyming game with the viewer while tap-dancing. Big Bird recites a poem for Gina, Snuffy, Savion, and the kids and they must guess who the subject is. He's someone with them right now, covered in fur, and is cute and small - it's Radar! Sponsors: V, Y, 18
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 115
Elmo's imagination hat
1991-04-19Elmo claims that he can imagine anything when he wears his hat. While Elmo is thinking of what to imagine next, Mike stops by to pick him up for their bike ride in the park today. Elmo decides to imagine some more after the bike ride. Sponsors: B, D, 2
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 116
Big Bird yells "TOOTHPASTE!"
1991-04-22Big Bird interrupts Jelani and Gordon's lesson to explain why he's saying "TOOTHPASTE!" Today's letter is F, and kids use toothpaste to brush their teeth; when their baby teeth fall out, the tooth fairy collects them - and fairy starts with the letter F! Sponsors: F, Q, 10
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 117
Savion gives tap lessons
1991-04-23Savion gives a lesson to Mike and Alex, who want to know how they can be just as good. Savion begins rapping about the importance of practice. Mike and Alex tap off to the library as Savion’s next student arrives – Linda, who brings Barkley. Sponsors: F, X, 17
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 118
The story of "The Grouches Who Lost All Their Pickles"
1991-04-24As the meeting begins, Telly starts to weep at just the title of the storybook: The Grouches Who Lost All Their Pickles. He knows how much Grouches love to eat pickles, and the thought of them running out makes him and the Grouchketeers sad. Oscar says the book could have a positive ending. Sponsors: S, T, 13
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 119
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1991-04-25Gina discovers Oscar's discarded "NO" sign left in Hooper's Store from this morning and asks Elmo to bring it to his trash can. Elmo is eager to take on the task. Elmo climbs up the can and hangs on, then gives a few knocks. Sponsors: A, M, 16
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 120
Elmo's STOP sign
1991-04-26Maria finds Elmo yelling "Stop!" over and over again. Elmo claims to be practicing his stopping ability and shows Maria what he can do. Maria is impressed with Elmo's skills. Sponsors: K, N, 9
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 121
Telly the clown / Baby Bear's broken chair
1991-04-29Telly shows Uncle Wally his clown costume and claims he'll be a clown one day, only he can't do anything funny. Uncle Wally recalls his time as a young adult working at the circus and teaches Telly what he learned from watching the clowns. Sponsors: B, J, 3
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 122
Elmo fills in for Little Jerry
1991-04-30Elmo observes Mike talking with rock stars Big Jeffie and Little Chrissy, who will be performing at Mike's high school dance tonight. However, lead singer Little Jerry has caught the chicken pox and can't perform, meaning they'll have to cancel. Mike suggests he could fill in. Sponsors: K, L, 6
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 123
Grundgetta refuses to talk to Oscar
1991-05-01Oscar is disgusted by the bouquet of flowers Mike has gotten for Gina. He claims if he ever gave those to Grundgetta, she'd never speak to him again. Gina is happy to receive them and invites herself on Mike's jog. Sponsors: F, Q, 14
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 124
Slimey and the Worm Scouts
1991-05-02Gordon encounters Slimey and the Worm Scouts in the midst of a hike. The worms have a problem when they are unable to get from one crate to another, and Gordon thinks of some possible ways they can do it. Slimey points to Gordon's science book, which they use as a bridge to get across. Sponsors: C, T, 5
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 125
City-wide water shortage
1991-05-03Gordon, Telly, Big Bird, and Mr. Handford see the latest newspaper headline in Hooper's Store - "WATER SHORTAGE IN CITY." Mr. Handford turns on the TV to see if there's anything in the news about it. Sponsors: R, W, 15
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 126
The Grand High Triangle Lover visits Telly
1991-05-06Uncle Wally welcomes the viewer when Telly rushes in to inform him that the Grand High Triangle Lover - president of the Triangle Lovers Club - is coming to Sesame Street today! Telly doesn't know the reason for the visit, but a royal fanfare plays as the GHTL arrives with his assistant Norman. Sponsors: A, C, 1
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 127
Ticklish lectures with Telly Monster
1991-05-07Telly, Rameek, and Katie welcome the viewer and demonstrate things one can do with their fingers. They show how they can wiggle, point, and tickle. Slimey and the Worm Scouts join Telly and the kids in a lecture on the letter T. Sponsors: V, T, 0
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 128
Barkley's lost ball
1991-05-08Bob and Linda watch as Barkley plays with his favorite ball, which is all chewed up given how much Barkley loves it. Bob accidentally tosses it over the doors to Big Bird's nest, where another dog grabs it and leaves before Barkley gets there. Sponsors: K, O, 12
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 129
A day at Birdland
1991-05-09Telly interrupts the opening sequence wanting to go to Birdland. Susan, Gordon, Miles, and some kids happen to be going there. Hoots welcomes everyone and introduces conductor Duck Ellington and the Sesame Street All-Animal Jazz Ensemble, with special guest Wynton Marsalis on trumpet. Sponsors: L, Q, 19
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 130
La Grouchiata
1991-05-10Placido Flamingo presents two candidates for the lead role in his new opera, "La Grouchiata" - Grundgetta and world-famous opera singer Wilhelmenia Fernandez. The two must audition first before he can decide who the role should go to. Sponsors: I, M, 15
Watch progress · Not trackedCast
Frank Oz
Bert
Sonia Manzano
Maria Figueroa Rodriguez
Roscoe Orman
Gordon Robinson
Martin P. Robinson
Telly Monster / Aloysius Snuffleupagus / Irvine / Slimey (voice)
Suki Lopez
Nina
Violet Tinnirello
Charlie
Jennifer Barnhart
Zoe (voice)
Ryan Dillon
Elmo (voice)
Alan Muraoka
Alan
