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At a Glance
- More than 100 classic Sesame Street episodes are now free to watch on YouTube and YouTube Kids.
- Families can revisit milestone moments, including Mr. Hooper’s goodbye and the very first episode.
- The digital collection makes it simple to enjoy Sesame Street anywhere, with themed compilations and character shorts.
More than 100 full episodes of Sesame Street are now available to stream on YouTube and YouTube Kids, expanding access to one of the world’s longest-running and most influential children’s television programs.
The move brings together episodes from across the show’s history, from recent seasons through to some of its most iconic early moments, making YouTube one of the largest digital homes for Sesame Street content.
Kiddipedia Exclusive: Families can now watch more than 100 full Sesame Street episodes for free on YouTube, spanning both classic and contemporary moments from the beloved series.
A Mix of Classic and Familiar Episodes
For more than 55 years, Sesame Street has played a significant role in children’s education and culture, evolving alongside the audiences it serves. Over time, the series has introduced new characters — including Julia, who has autism — and explored storylines that help children understand emotions, relationships and the world around them.
The YouTube collection spans decades of Sesame Street history on the Sesame Street Classics YouTube channel, including episodes from the show’s original 1969 run as well as storylines that have become cultural touchstones. Highlights include:
- Welcome to Sesame Street: The first-ever episode from 1969, introducing Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Kermit the Frog and other familiar faces.
- Snuffy Is Revealed: Big Bird confirms that his friend Snuffleupagus is real.
- Mr Rogers Visits: Fred Rogers makes a special visit to the neighbourhood.
- Maria & Luis Get Engaged: A milestone moment in the long-running storyline.
- Goodbye Mr Hooper: The community comes together following the death of their friend.
These episodes are available to stream for free across both the Sesame Street YouTube channel and the Sesame Street Classics channel.
For many parents and carers, the episodes offer a strong sense of nostalgia, while also introducing younger viewers to characters and themes that have remained consistent across generations.
Educational Content Organised by Theme
Alongside full episodes, the Sesame Street YouTube channels also feature shorter videos and curated playlists organised around learning themes. These include early literacy and numeracy, STEM concepts, friendship and play, adventure and imagination, holidays and animals.
This structure allows families to select content based on a child’s age, interests or available viewing time.
Watching Habits Continue to Shift
YouTube has become a common platform for children’s programming, particularly in households using smart TVs and other connected devices. Making longer-form Sesame Street episodes available reflects broader shifts in how families access children’s content, with streaming increasingly replacing scheduled television.
The combination of short clips and full episodes also mirrors how children engage with media today, moving between focused viewing and more casual watching.
A Growing Digital Home for Children’s Television
With its expanded library, YouTube now hosts one of the most extensive collections of Sesame Street content available online. The move sits alongside the program’s presence on other broadcasters and streaming services, helping ensure its educational approach continues to reach new audiences.
As children’s viewing habits continue to evolve, the availability of long-standing programs like Sesame Street across multiple platforms highlights the importance of meeting families where they already are — on the screens they use every day.
