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Sesame Street (1969 – ...)

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Sesame Street — Season 40

26 episodes · Nov 10, 2009

1. Frankly It's Becoming a Habitat
Nov 10, 2009 · 10.0

On a chilly day outside Hooper's Store, Big Bird warmed himself with a steaming bowl of soup when Freddy Flapman, representing Flychert Real Estate and portrayed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, appeared. He sought out the giant bird, attempting to p…

2. Cowmonster Pair
Nov 11, 2009

Inside Hooper's Store, Elmo and Telly encounter Little Bo Peep, searching for her lost cow. Eager to assist, they declare themselves the Cowmonster Pair! Luis joins them, singing about animal tracks, and a new clue emerges. Soon, they disco…

3. Baby Bear is Afraid of Bees
Nov 12, 2009

Near a garden, Baby Bear and Abby encounter a bee flitting past. A wave of panic washes over Baby Bear; he harbors a deep fear of these buzzing insects. Chris gently reminds him that bees are generally peaceful when undisturbed, but Baby Be…

4. Wild Nature Survivor Guy
Nov 13, 2009

A man accustomed to the wilderness finds himself unexpectedly on Sesame Street. He believes he must apply his survival skills to this new environment, convinced he's in a natural setting. Elmo and Rosita are bewildered; he is surrounded by …

5. Abby Makes Seasons Change
Nov 16, 2009

The pleasant spring weather filled Chris with contentment when Elmo excitedly announced he'd discovered a sled in his closet and planned a trip to the hills! Chris gently reminded Elmo that it was springtime, a time devoid of snow. Elmo sig…

6. Y a Quest? Y Not
Nov 17, 2009

Telly practically skips to Abby and Elmo, eager to share the news: he has the book they’d been anticipating, *How to be a Knight for a Day*. "Hooray!" they all exclaim, gathering around the pages to learn the secrets of knighthood. The firs…

7. Bears Try to Hibernate
Nov 18, 2009

A scarcity of porridge has befallen Sesame Street. Telly rushes to inform Baby Bear, but finds him preparing for his long winter sleep, awaiting the return of spring and fresh porridge. How is Telly to spend five months without his dearest …

8. Stinky's Annual Birthday Flower
Nov 19, 2009

As Elmo and Zoe were coloring, they learned it was Stinky the plant’s birthday. Together, they decided to find him a gift. Elmo delighted Stinky with a drum, though plants, alas, cannot wield drumsticks. Zoe, ever resourceful, suggested a b…

9. Elmo Finds a Baby Bird
Nov 20, 2009

As Elmo and Rosita pondered rhymes, a cheerful “Peep, peep” reached their ears. A tiny baby bird appeared, and the friends were eager to help, though puzzled by its cries. Chris gently placed the bird in a tree, but it promptly hopped out a…

10. Grouch Messing Machine
Nov 24, 2009

In the laundromat, Elmo and Leela were startled by a jarring clang. Leela sighed, explaining that the washing machine was perpetually troublesome and she longed to discard it. However, Elmo was adamant that she keep it. She then asked Luis …

11. The Cookie Tree
Nov 27, 2009

Maria, Luis, and Elmo gather beneath an apple tree, gathering fruit. Suddenly, Cookie Monster hears a loud, crisp sound! He’s filled with anticipation, convinced it's a cookie, but his excitement fades upon discovering the source is merely …

12. Mary, Mary Quite Contrary
Nov 30, 2009

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary strolled along Sesame Street and deposited a heap of dirt beside Oscar’s trash receptacle. Gordon gently explained that she couldn't simply leave the dirt; it was creating a disarray. Mary, however, insisted she i…

13. Abby Has the Sparkle Fairy Freckles
Dec 2, 2009

Elmo and Abby were engaged in a game of tag when, quite suddenly, Abby’s freckles began to sparkle. She called for the Fairy Doctor, who examined the spots on her face. It seemed Abby had a case of Sparkle Speckle Fairy Freckles – a conditi…

14. The Rainbow Show
Dec 4, 2009

Elmo was drawing when he glanced up and spotted a rainbow in the sky! "Wow!" he exclaimed, hurrying to share the sight with everyone. But when Rosita arrived, the rainbow had vanished. Elmo turned to Leela, asking if there was anything he c…

15. Amphibian Show
Dec 22, 2009

Resting peacefully, Elmo and Abby are startled by the sudden call to play "Find that Amphibian," the game show. Their mission: locate an amphibian before the show's tadpole transforms into a frog. Unfamiliar with the term, they listen inten…

16. Camping Show
Dec 24, 2009

Chris and Elmo were thrilled for their camping trip in the woods. They unpacked their gear, retrieving two sleeping bags and two canteens – one set for each of them. Next came the hotdogs and marshmallows. Elmo divided the treats, giving hi…

17. Squirmadega Car Race
Dec 28, 2009

Slimey was preparing for the Squirmadega Car Race, darting forward, backward, and in circles across the counter of Mr. Hopper’s store. Elmo, brimming with excitement, readied himself to watch Slimey compete in the worm car race. Elmo was Sl…

18. Jack's Big Jump
Dec 30, 2009

Jack Be Nimble prepares for a daring leap over eight candlesticks. He attempts the jump, but his efforts send the candles tumbling, and he ends up falling. Ashamed, Jack flees to hide. He’s faltered, and now finds himself struggling with th…

19. Inspected By 4
Jan 1, 2010

In the bustling laundromat, Leela, Telly, and Elmo were folding clothes when Inspector 4, Judah Friedlander, arrived for his inspection – a check for groupings of four. Inspector 4, however, found nothing in sets of four and threatened to c…

20. Wing in a Sling
Jan 19, 2010

A cheerful melody accompanied Big Bird as he glided along Sesame Street on roller skates. Suddenly, a jarring sound – a crash! Big Bird tumbled to the ground, his wing aching. Chris hurried to his side, concern etched on her face. She sugge…

21. The Planet G
Jan 21, 2010

Maria assists Elmo in crafting a story centered around the letter “G.” Elmo struggles to conjure words beginning with the letter, but Maria gently reminds him of the sound it makes. Inspiration strikes, and Elmo thinks of “golf.” He sketche…

22. The Counting Booth
Jan 25, 2010

The Count found himself obliged to leave his Counting Booth, with no one available to watch over it in his absence. Fortunately, Elmo and Abby readily agreed to serve as the official Counting Booth Counters during his time away. Their first…

23. Tribute to Number Seven
Jan 27, 2010

It’s the seventh day on Sesame Street! Rosita, Abby, and Zoe launch into a song about the number seven, counting alongside seven dancing chickens. Then, Maria performs a rumba celebrating the numeral. As the festivities continue, a tearful …

24. Abby's Tricycle
Jan 29, 2010

Abby is about to embark on her very first tricycle ride. She has her basket, her helmet, and her friend Elmo beside her, but she hasn't yet learned the skill of riding. Elmo suggests Gordon, who had previously taught him, should offer his g…

25. Jacks Grows His Own Beanstalk
Feb 16, 2010

Jack, of the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, arrived on Sesame Street and confided in Leela and Telly that he was facing a predicament. He possessed only a cow, yet desperately needed a beanstalk. He recalled a supposed trade, but the objec…

26. Princess Show
Feb 18, 2010

Abby, Rosita, and a penguin decided to pretend they were princesses. They began by dancing. Rosita leaped high, and Abby leaped even higher. The penguin, after a running start, launched herself into the air, soaring so high she landed on a …