May 22, 2012 | WDC: 66.2 °F
Sesame Street, the recipient of 85 Emmys, engages children with its unique blend of excitement, humor, and compassion. Sesame Street helps children learn and grow in a constantly changing, continually challenging environment. For children 2 to 4 years old.
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Tue., May 22, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Abby's Tricycle
Abby learns to ride a tricycle with help from Gordon.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Tue., May 22, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Abby's Tricycle
Abby learns to ride a tricycle with help from Gordon.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Wed., May 23, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
Abby's Tricycle
Abby learns to ride a tricycle with help from Gordon.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Wed., May 23, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Tribute to Number 7
A celebration of 7, featuring seven dancing chickens, the No. 7 rumba and a sad letter S, who can't think of how to contribute to the fun. Also: Hugh Jackman presents the word on the street: concentrate.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Wed., May 23, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Tribute to Number 7
A celebration of 7, featuring seven dancing chickens, the No. 7 rumba and a sad letter S, who can't think of how to contribute to the fun. Also: Hugh Jackman presents the word on the street: concentrate.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Thu., May 24, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
Tribute to Number 7
A celebration of 7, featuring seven dancing chickens, the No. 7 rumba and a sad letter S, who can't think of how to contribute to the fun. Also: Hugh Jackman presents the word on the street: concentrate.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Thu., May 24, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Stinky's Annual Birthday Flower
On Stinky the plant's birthday, Elmo, Zoe and the others give him presents---including drums, a tutu, a guitar and balloons---that they like, but that he can't use—because he's a plant.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Thu., May 24, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Stinky's Annual Birthday Flower
On Stinky the plant's birthday, Elmo, Zoe and the others give him presents---including drums, a tutu, a guitar and balloons---that they like, but that he can't use—because he's a plant.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Fri., May 25, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
Stinky's Annual Birthday Flower
On Stinky the plant's birthday, Elmo, Zoe and the others give him presents---including drums, a tutu, a guitar and balloons---that they like, but that he can't use—because he's a plant.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Fri., May 25, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Fri., May 25, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
The Flood
Oscar helps fix a leaky pipe; Morty the Musical Muse stops by at Abby's Flying Fairy School; Murray has fun with a Rube Goldberg contraption. Also: John Krasinski explains soggy.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Sat., May 26, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
The Flood
Oscar helps fix a leaky pipe; Morty the Musical Muse stops by at Abby's Flying Fairy School; Murray has fun with a Rube Goldberg contraption. Also: John Krasinski explains soggy.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Sat., May 26, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Sat., May 26, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)
Observe, Record and Annoy
Oscar takes a computer class in Grouchology. His professor (Jason Jones) assigns him to learn what worms like to squirm around in the most---and to annoy someone while doing so.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Sat., May 26, 2012
7:00 am
(60 minutes)
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Sun., May 27, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Sun., May 27, 2012
6:30 am
(60 minutes)
Abby's Tricycle
Abby learns to ride a tricycle with help from Gordon.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Sun., May 27, 2012
7:00 am
(60 minutes)
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Mon., May 28, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Mary, Mary Quite Contrary
Mary Mary Quite Contrary plants a garden near Oscar's trash can, but the grouch doesn't like it.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Mon., May 28, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Mary, Mary Quite Contrary
Mary Mary Quite Contrary plants a garden near Oscar's trash can, but the grouch doesn't like it.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Tue., May 29, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
Mary, Mary Quite Contrary
Mary Mary Quite Contrary plants a garden near Oscar's trash can, but the grouch doesn't like it.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Tue., May 29, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Baby Bear's Baby Doll
Baby Bear doesn't want Telly to know he plays with dolls.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Tue., May 29, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Baby Bear's Baby Doll
Baby Bear doesn't want Telly to know he plays with dolls.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Wed., May 30, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
Baby Bear's Baby Doll
Baby Bear doesn't want Telly to know he plays with dolls.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Wed., May 30, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
The Good Bird's Club
Big Bird feels bad about himself after the president of the Good Bird's Club teases him about his appearance.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Wed., May 30, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
The Good Bird's Club
Big Bird feels bad about himself after the president of the Good Bird's Club teases him about his appearance.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Thu., May 31, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
The Good Bird's Club
Big Bird feels bad about himself after the president of the Good Bird's Club teases him about his appearance.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Thu., May 31, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Camping Fun
Chris and Elmo go camping in the woods, where they're joined for dinner by a beaver, two turtles, two raccoons, and ducks that have just returned from Venezuela.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Thu., May 31, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Camping Fun
Chris and Elmo go camping in the woods, where they're joined for dinner by a beaver, two turtles, two raccoons, and ducks that have just returned from Venezuela.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Fri., June 1, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
Camping Fun
Chris and Elmo go camping in the woods, where they're joined for dinner by a beaver, two turtles, two raccoons, and ducks that have just returned from Venezuela.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Fri., June 1, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Fri., June 1, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Squirmadega Car Race
NASCAR great Jeff Gordon guest stars as an announcer who calls a worm-car race featuring Slimey.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Sat., June 2, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Sat., June 2, 2012
7:00 am
(60 minutes)
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Sun., June 3, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Sun., June 3, 2012
7:00 am
(60 minutes)
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Mon., June 4, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
The Big Bad Wolf Huffs and Puffs Slimey
Slimey's afraid to tell anyone after the Big Bad Wolf huffs and puffs and blows him into Snuffy's lunch.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Mon., June 4, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
The Big Bad Wolf Huffs and Puffs Slimey
Slimey's afraid to tell anyone after the Big Bad Wolf huffs and puffs and blows him into Snuffy's lunch.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Tue., June 5, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
The Big Bad Wolf Huffs and Puffs Slimey
Slimey's afraid to tell anyone after the Big Bad Wolf huffs and puffs and blows him into Snuffy's lunch.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA HD
Tue., June 5, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
Princess Show
A penguin plays princess with Abby and Rosita, and is asked by a prince (Paul Rudd) to let her hair down à la "Rapunzel," put on a glass slipper à la "Cinderella," and be kissed à la "Sleeping Beauty" and "Snow White."
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Tue., June 5, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Princess Show
A penguin plays princess with Abby and Rosita, and is asked by a prince (Paul Rudd) to let her hair down à la "Rapunzel," put on a glass slipper à la "Cinderella," and be kissed à la "Sleeping Beauty" and "Snow White."
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Tue., June 5, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Princess Show
A penguin plays princess with Abby and Rosita, and is asked by a prince (Paul Rudd) to let her hair down à la "Rapunzel," put on a glass slipper à la "Cinderella," and be kissed à la "Sleeping Beauty" and "Snow White."
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA HD
Wed., June 6, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
Princess Show
A penguin plays princess with Abby and Rosita, and is asked by a prince (Paul Rudd) to let her hair down à la "Rapunzel," put on a glass slipper à la "Cinderella," and be kissed à la "Sleeping Beauty" and "Snow White."
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Wed., June 6, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
Princess Show
A penguin plays princess with Abby and Rosita, and is asked by a prince (Paul Rudd) to let her hair down à la "Rapunzel," put on a glass slipper à la "Cinderella," and be kissed à la "Sleeping Beauty" and "Snow White."
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Wed., June 6, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Amphibian Show
Elmo and Abby must find an amphibian when they appear on the "Find That Amphibian" game show, but they don't even know what an amphibian is.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Tue., May 22, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
Observe, Record and Annoy
Oscar takes a computer class in Grouchology. His professor (Jason Jones) assigns him to learn what worms like to squirm around in the most---and to annoy someone while doing so.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Mon., May 21, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Observe, Record and Annoy
Oscar takes a computer class in Grouchology. His professor (Jason Jones) assigns him to learn what worms like to squirm around in the most---and to annoy someone while doing so.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Mon., May 21, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Observe, Record and Annoy
Oscar takes a computer class in Grouchology. His professor (Jason Jones) assigns him to learn what worms like to squirm around in the most---and to annoy someone while doing so.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Sun., May 20, 2012
7:00 am
(60 minutes)
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Sun., May 20, 2012
6:30 am
(60 minutes)
Cowmonster Pair
Elmo and Telly help Little Bo Peep find her lost cow. Along the way, they learn about animal tracks and catch a chicken, a raccoon and a moose.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Sun., May 20, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Sat., May 19, 2012
7:00 am
(60 minutes)
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Sat., May 19, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)
The Bubblefest
Alan and Chris oversee the Bubblefest festivities, which include a mystery, a riddle and a pop quiz for Elmo and Abby, who also use a hula hoop to create a giant bubble.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Sat., May 19, 2012
6:00 am
(60 minutes)
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Sat., May 19, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
What's in Big Bird's Nest
Big Bird can't wait to sleep in his new pajamas, but something in his nest is making him uncomfortable.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Fri., May 18, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
What's in Big Bird's Nest
Big Bird can't wait to sleep in his new pajamas, but something in his nest is making him uncomfortable.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Fri., May 18, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
A landmark series set in an ethnically diverse urban neighborhood where every day is a sunny one. It features songs, skits, animation and, of course, Muppets to teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Fri., May 18, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
The Latinization of Marco
Rosita helps Gina teach Spanish to Gina's son Marco, who was born in Guatemala.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Thu., May 17, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
The Latinization of Marco
Rosita helps Gina teach Spanish to Gina's son Marco, who was born in Guatemala.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Thu., May 17, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
The Latinization of Marco
Rosita helps Gina teach Spanish to Gina's son Marco, who was born in Guatemala.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Thu., May 17, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
Elmo Wants to Have a Ball
Elmo works to earn money to buy a ball; L.A. Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel explains "stupendous"; a macaroni dinosaur comes to life at Abby's Flying Fairy School; Murray experiments with balls; Elmo's World focuses on mail.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Wed., May 16, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Elmo Wants to Have a Ball
Elmo works to earn money to buy a ball; L.A. Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel explains "stupendous"; a macaroni dinosaur comes to life at Abby's Flying Fairy School; Murray experiments with balls; Elmo's World focuses on mail.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Wed., May 16, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Elmo Wants to Have a Ball
Elmo works to earn money to buy a ball; L.A. Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel explains "stupendous"; a macaroni dinosaur comes to life at Abby's Flying Fairy School; Murray experiments with balls; Elmo's World focuses on mail.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA TV 26
Wed., May 16, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)
Cowmonster Pair
Elmo and Telly help Little Bo Peep find her lost cow. Along the way, they learn about animal tracks and catch a chicken, a raccoon and a moose.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Tue., May 15, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Cowmonster Pair
Elmo and Telly help Little Bo Peep find her lost cow. Along the way, they learn about animal tracks and catch a chicken, a raccoon and a moose.
Rating: TV-Y
Airs on
WETA Kids Channel
Tue., May 15, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)
Cowmonster Pair
Elmo and Telly help Little Bo Peep find her lost cow. Along the way, they learn about animal tracks and catch a chicken, a raccoon and a moose.
Rating: TV-Y
Sesame Street is funded in part by a Ready To Learn cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Education through PBS.
Sesame Street, the recipient of 85 Emmys, engages children with its unique blend of excitement, humor, and compassion. Sesame Street helps children learn and grow in a constantly changing, continually challenging environment.
The Sesame Street format now includes brand new segments, smoother transitions, and a deeper focus on school readiness. Daily segments include "Journey to Ernie," a problem solving game of hide-and-seek, and the wildly popular "Elmo's World." Children can also expect a daily dose of Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and the Count.
For children 2 to 4 years old.
Series Goals
Sesame Street encourages children to:
Helping Kids Prepare for School
Sesame Street is built around a comprehensive, whole child curriculum created by in-house child psychologists and educators. Every segment, every song, and every story is designed to educate young viewers about a specific lesson — and every year the curriculum focus changes to address the current educational needs of children.
| Via antenna | 26.4 | 26.1 | 26.2 | 26.3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comcast | 26, 92 | 220 (DC), 219 (Balt) | 265 | 266 |
| Cox | 26, 802 | 1026 (Fairfax), 1003 (Fredericksburg) | 800 | 801 |
| Verizon FIOS | 26, 471 | 526 | 474 | 472 |
| RCN | 26 | 613 | 39 | 38 |
| DirecTV | 26 | 26 | ||
| Dish Network | 8076 |