Sesame Street: Now streaming on YouTube and YouTube Kids
Jan 15, 2026 [[read-time]] minute read
Sesame Workshop and YouTube are making it easier than ever for families to watch and learn with your favorite Sesame Street Muppets. We are happy to announce that YouTube is now the largest digital library of Sesame Street content, bringing a treasure trove of iconic episodes, original videos, unique Shorts, and thematic programming right to families everywhere.
A new home for iconic episodes
More than 100 full Sesame Street episodes from previous seasons are now available on YouTube and the YouTube Kids app for the first time. This includes episodes from recent seasons as well as some of the most beloved moments from Sesame Street history that fans have been waiting for, such as:
- Welcome to Sesame Street: Watch the first-ever episode that aired in 1969 introducing favorite characters like Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, Kermit the Frog, and more.
- Snuffy is Revealed: Big Bird finally reveals that his friend Snuffleupagus isn’t imaginary at all!
- Mr. Rogers Visits: It’s a beautiful day on Sesame Street when Fred Rogers comes to visit the neighborhood.
- Maria & Luis Get Engaged: Maria and Luis are in love and decide to get married.
- Goodbye Mr. Hooper: The neighbors of Sesame Street come together after the passing of their friend Mr. Hooper.
These groundbreaking episodes are now available to stream free across both the main Sesame Street YouTube channel and the Sesame Street Classics channel. Relive the moments that shaped generations.
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More ways to watch, more fun to find
Families already enjoy Sesame Street on the big screen, with over half of the official Sesame Street channel's watch time happening on Connected TVs. Now, they have even more to explore.
In addition to full-length episodes, viewers will find an expanded library featuring unique Shorts starring all of your favorite Sesame Street Muppets, 1-2 hour long-form compilations thematically curated by topics essential for growing minds, including ABCs & 123s, STEM, Adventure & Imagination, Friendship & Play, Holidays, and Animals.
YouTube and YouTube Kids gives families a single destination for all the content they love and support Sesame Workshop’s mission to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.