TL;DR
YouTube and YouTube Kids have added more than 100 full episodes of Sesame Street spanning the show's history to a dedicated Classics channel. The collection includes early episodes such as the 1969 premiere and notable moments like the Mister Rogers segment and Big Bird's Snuffleupagus reveal.
What happened
YouTube has expanded its Sesame Street offerings by publishing a library of over 100 full, older episodes on YouTube and the YouTube Kids app, organized on a dedicated Sesame Street Classics channel. The selection covers material from across the series’ run, mixing recent-season episodes with archival highlights fans have long sought. Among the uploads are the program’s first broadcast from 1969 and milestone segments such as the episode featuring Mister Rogers and the one marking Big Bird’s public revelation of Snuffleupagus. The move was framed by YouTube as creating a large digital archive of Sesame Street content. This placement on YouTube follows other recent distribution changes for the franchise: new episodes of the current season began streaming on Netflix last year and continue to air on PBS and PBS Kids.
Why it matters
- Makes decades of Sesame Street episodes available on widely used platforms, increasing discoverability of archival material.
- Brings notable historical segments and the series’ earliest episodes to viewers who may not have access to physical archives.
- Aligns with broader shifts in how children's programming is distributed across ad-supported and subscription streaming services.
- Provides a single, searchable destination for fans and researchers interested in the series’ long-running cultural moments.
Key facts
- YouTube and the YouTube Kids app now host more than 100 full Sesame Street episodes.
- The uploads span the series’ history, including both recent-season episodes and older highlights.
- The collection includes the show’s first episode from 1969.
- Notable items in the library include the Mister Rogers episode and Big Bird’s Snuffleupagus reveal.
- The episodes are gathered on a Sesame Street Classics channel on YouTube.
- YouTube described the rollout as assembling a substantial digital library of Sesame Street content.
- New episodes of the show's latest season began streaming on Netflix last year and are also airing on PBS and PBS Kids.
What to watch next
- The premiere episode from 1969 — a key archival piece now available on the Classics channel.
- The Mister Rogers episode, listed among the collection’s highlighted segments.
- The episode featuring Big Bird’s revelation of Snuffleupagus, noted as a milestone moment.
Quick glossary
- YouTube: A video-sharing platform where users and organizations can upload, view, and stream video content.
- YouTube Kids: A version of YouTube with content curated for younger audiences and additional parental controls.
- Sesame Street: A long-running educational children's television series combining puppetry, animation and live action to teach early learning concepts.
- Streaming library: A collection of video or audio content made available for online viewing or listening through a platform or service.
Reader FAQ
How many Sesame Street episodes are on YouTube now?
More than 100 full episodes are available on YouTube and the YouTube Kids app.
Which notable episodes are included?
The lineup includes the 1969 first episode, the Mister Rogers episode, and the Big Bird Snuffleupagus reveal.
Are new Sesame Street episodes also on other streaming platforms?
Yes — new episodes of the latest season began streaming on Netflix last year and continue airing on PBS and PBS Kids.
Is there information on whether the YouTube episodes are free or ad-free?
not confirmed in the source
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