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Sesame Street, Tubi Bringing 250 Classic Episodes to Free Streamer
The classic days of Sesame Street are making their way to Tubi, with 250 early episodes being added to the free streaming platform.
Article Summary
- 250 classic Sesame Street episodes are coming to Tubi, streaming for free starting April 1, 2026.
- Episodes span from the show's debut in 1969 up to Season 38, including beloved nostalgic moments.
- Highlights include "Gordon Introduces Sally," "Maria and Luis Get Married," and a special Star Wars visit.
- Tubi will refresh 10% of episodes every quarter, giving fans new content to discover regularly.
Sesame Workshop and Tubi have announced a new partnership that will add 250 episodes of Sesame Street to the free streaming platform. Specifically, they are uploading some of the more "nostalgic" episodes, according to this week's announcement, delving deep into the first two decades of the PBS Kids program. Some of the highlighted episodes include the first episode from 1969 called "Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street," one from 1988 called "Maria and Luis Get Married," an episode from 1980 with a Star Wars cameo called "R2-D2 and C-3PO Visit Sesame Street," and one of the first on-location episodes ever filmed with "Big Bird Goes to Hawaii" from 1978. You can read more in the announcement below, as the episodes will start airing today, April 1, 2026.

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For over half a century, Sesame Street, produced by global nonprofit Sesame Workshop, has been a cornerstone of children's media, enriching minds and nurturing a love of learning. Now, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and all their friends can be seen on Tubi, with episodes spanning from the show's very beginning to Season 38. Every quarter, 10% of the episodes will be refreshed, making additional episodes available for fans to discover.
- (L to R) Elmo, Grover and Abby Cadabby. Cr. Zach Hyman/NETFLIX © 2025
- (L to R) Bert, Ernie, Rosita, Big Bird, Grover, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and Tango in Sesame Street Volume 1. Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2025
- (L to R) Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Bubble Bug, Bunberry, Grover and Cookie Monster in Sesame Street Volume 1. Cr. Clint Spaulding/NETFLIX © 2025
"Few brands have shaped young minds and sparked imagination quite like Sesame Street," said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer at Tubi. "By bringing hundreds of episodes to Tubi for free, we're giving today's kids access to joyful, foundational learning while inviting parents to share a piece of their own childhood with the next generation. It's a powerful example of how Tubi connects audiences through stories that stay with you for life, making meaningful, educational entertainment accessible to all."
"For more than 55 years, Sesame Street has been making trusted, joyful learning accessible to every child," said Joseph Giraldi, Chief Operating Officer at Sesame Workshop. "Bringing Sesame Street to Tubi allows us to expand our reach and impact—and we are thrilled that our beloved characters and proven educational media will now be available to even more children, families, and fans."














