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Sesame Street

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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.

Program extras

You are welcome to download Sesame Street's View & Do viewing guides. They provide families with simple suggestions for everyday activities that build on the themes of the television program. Available in English and Spanish.

Upcoming episodes

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Wed., February 8, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

The All Our Senses Club

Telly, Elmo and Rosita have fun with their five senses; entertainment reporter Maria Menounos explains what the senses are; Abby and pals use their senses to explore water. Elsewhere, Bert and Ernie meet a platypus; Murray experiments with bouncy balls.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 8, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Elmo and the Monarch Butterflies

Elmo and Telly learn about butterflies and metamorphosis.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 8, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Elmo and the Monarch Butterflies

Elmo and Telly learn about butterflies and metamorphosis.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 9, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Elmo and the Monarch Butterflies

Elmo and Telly learn about butterflies and metamorphosis.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 9, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Goodbye, Pacifier

Elmo helps Curly Bear give up her pacifier by recounting how he gave up his.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 9, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Goodbye, Pacifier

Elmo helps Curly Bear give up her pacifier by recounting how he gave up his.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 10, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Goodbye, Pacifier

Elmo helps Curly Bear give up her pacifier by recounting how he gave up his.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 10, 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

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Fri., February 10, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Elmozilla

Abby casts a spell that causes Elmo to grow taller than the buildings; Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints is on hand to explain measure; Grover uses his powers of observation; Murray experiments with a skateboard.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 11, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Elmozilla

Abby casts a spell that causes Elmo to grow taller than the buildings; Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints is on hand to explain measure; Grover uses his powers of observation; Murray experiments with a skateboard.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sat., February 11, 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

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Sat., February 11, 2012
6:00 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

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Sat., February 11, 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

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Sun., February 12, 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

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Sun., February 12, 2012
6:30 am
(60 minutes)

The All Our Senses Club

Telly, Elmo and Rosita have fun with their five senses; entertainment reporter Maria Menounos explains what the senses are; Abby and pals use their senses to explore water. Elsewhere, Bert and Ernie meet a platypus; Murray experiments with bouncy balls.

Rating: TV-Y

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Sun., February 12, 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

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Mon., February 13, 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

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Mon., February 13, 2012
10:00 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

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Tue., February 14, 2012
5:00 am
(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

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Tue., February 14, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Letter R Mystery

A "CSI" spoof features Adam Rodriguez as a detective who leads an investigation when things with the letter R begin disappearing.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 14, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Letter R Mystery

A "CSI" spoof features Adam Rodriguez as a detective who leads an investigation when things with the letter R begin disappearing.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 15, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Letter R Mystery

A "CSI" spoof features Adam Rodriguez as a detective who leads an investigation when things with the letter R begin disappearing.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 15, 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

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Wed., February 15, 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

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Thu., February 16, 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

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Thu., February 16, 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

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Thu., February 16, 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

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Fri., February 17, 2012
5:00 am
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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

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Fri., February 17, 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

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Fri., February 17, 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

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Sat., February 18, 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

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Sat., February 18, 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

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Sat., February 18, 2012
6:00 am
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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

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Sat., February 18, 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

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Sun., February 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

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Sun., February 19, 2012
6:30 am
(60 minutes)

Letter R Mystery

A "CSI" spoof features Adam Rodriguez as a detective who leads an investigation when things with the letter R begin disappearing.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Sun., February 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

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Mon., February 20, 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

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Mon., February 20, 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

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Tue., February 21, 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

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Tue., February 21, 2012
1:00 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

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Tue., February 21, 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

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Wed., February 22, 2012
5:00 am
(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

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Wed., February 22, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

A Prince of a Frog

Conan O'Brien discusses amphibians in this episode, which finds a princess trying to kiss a frog so it will turn into her prince. Her problem: the frog keeps hopping away before she can kiss it.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 22, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

A Prince of a Frog

Conan O'Brien discusses amphibians in this episode, which finds a princess trying to kiss a frog so it will turn into her prince. Her problem: the frog keeps hopping away before she can kiss it.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 23, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

A Prince of a Frog

Conan O'Brien discusses amphibians in this episode, which finds a princess trying to kiss a frog so it will turn into her prince. Her problem: the frog keeps hopping away before she can kiss it.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 23, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Falling Leaves

Chris, Elmo, and Rosita try to figure out how to protect Stinky from falling leaves; it's opposite day at Abby's Flying Fairy School; Murray experiments with twirlers. Also: Ken Jeong explains deciduous.

Rating: TV-Y

Previously aired episodes

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Tue., February 7, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The All Our Senses Club

Telly, Elmo and Rosita have fun with their five senses; entertainment reporter Maria Menounos explains what the senses are; Abby and pals use their senses to explore water. Elsewhere, Bert and Ernie meet a platypus; Murray experiments with bouncy balls.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Tue., February 7, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

The All Our Senses Club

Telly, Elmo and Rosita have fun with their five senses; entertainment reporter Maria Menounos explains what the senses are; Abby and pals use their senses to explore water. Elsewhere, Bert and Ernie meet a platypus; Murray experiments with bouncy balls.

Rating: TV-Y

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Tue., February 7, 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

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Mon., February 6, 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

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Mon., February 6, 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

WETA Kids

Airs on
WETA Kids Channel

Sun., February 5, 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

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Sun., February 5, 2012
6:30 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

WETA Kids

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Sun., February 5, 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

WETA Kids

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Sat., February 4, 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

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Sat., February 4, 2012
6:00 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

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Sat., February 4, 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

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Sat., February 4, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Abby Has the Sparkle Fairy Freckles

Abby develops a case of Sparkle Speckle Fairy Freckles, in which freckles sparkle and glow, and eventually fall off. The Fairy Doctor gives her a spell that will let her keep them.

Rating: TV-Y

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Fri., February 3, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Abby Has the Sparkle Fairy Freckles

Abby develops a case of Sparkle Speckle Fairy Freckles, in which freckles sparkle and glow, and eventually fall off. The Fairy Doctor gives her a spell that will let her keep them.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

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Fri., February 3, 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

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Fri., February 3, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Biggest Loser

Gordon can't read the new "Furry Potter" book to Telly because he lost his glasses. In other events, Rico Rodriguez explains "magnify"; it's opposite day at Abby's Flying Fairy School; Bert and Ernie are magicians; Murray experiments with furniture.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 2, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Biggest Loser

Gordon can't read the new "Furry Potter" book to Telly because he lost his glasses. In other events, Rico Rodriguez explains "magnify"; it's opposite day at Abby's Flying Fairy School; Bert and Ernie are magicians; Murray experiments with furniture.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Thu., February 2, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Biggest Loser

Gordon can't read the new "Furry Potter" book to Telly because he lost his glasses. In other events, Rico Rodriguez explains "magnify"; it's opposite day at Abby's Flying Fairy School; Bert and Ernie are magicians; Murray experiments with furniture.

Rating: TV-Y

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Thu., February 2, 2012
5:00 am
(60 minutes)

Wild Nature Survivor Guy

Elmo and Rosita learn about nature from Wild Nature Survivor Guy, who eats a ripe tomato from a tomato plant, drinks water from leaves, stays warm by using feathers, and finds shelter after dark in Big Bird's nest.

Rating: TV-Y

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Wed., February 1, 2012
10:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Wild Nature Survivor Guy

Elmo and Rosita learn about nature from Wild Nature Survivor Guy, who eats a ripe tomato from a tomato plant, drinks water from leaves, stays warm by using feathers, and finds shelter after dark in Big Bird's nest.

Rating: TV-Y

WETA Kids

Airs on
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Wed., February 1, 2012
1:00 pm
(60 minutes)

Wild Nature Survivor Guy

Elmo and Rosita learn about nature from Wild Nature Survivor Guy, who eats a ripe tomato from a tomato plant, drinks water from leaves, stays warm by using feathers, and finds shelter after dark in Big Bird's nest.

Rating: TV-Y

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Airs on
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Wed., February 1, 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

Program description

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:

  • Take beginning steps toward reading, writing, mathematics and science.
  • Appreciate cultural diversity by modeling people who differ in appearance, action, or point of view playing together, working together, making friends, and resolving conflicts.
  • Appreciate the arts in a variety of forms including visual art, music, and dance and create their own art as they develop the concept, "I am an artist."
  • Learn about the body and how to keep it healthy and safe.

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.

Channel guide

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Via antenna26.426.126.226.3
Comcast26, 92220 (DC), 219 (Balt)265266
Cox26, 8021026 (Fairfax), 1003 (Fredericksburg)800801
Verizon FIOS26, 471526474472
RCN266133938
DirecTV 26, 26-1  
Dish Network8076