Sesame Street Is Free On YouTube. Watch Our Fave Episodes

We can finally tell you how to get to Sesame Street: it’s by going to YouTube! The streaming site now has the largest library of Sesame Street episodes, with more than 100 to choose from, dating back to their debut show from 1969. You can see some of the most iconic episodes and moments from the show and wax nostalgic with your littles ones (or watch them solo. No judgment!)

Netflix now streams new Sesame Street episodes worldwide, but the show hasn’t abandoned its roots. After years of episodes debuting on HBO/Max before airing on PBS, Sesame Street is back to prioritizing broad access. Thanks to current partnerships with Netflix, PBS and YouTube, families can still watch plenty of episodes for free—staying true to the show’s long-standing mission of making learning available to everyone.

Remember when Big Bird finds out Snuffy isn’t an imaginary friend? Or when Luis and Maria got engaged? You can watch those classics on YouTube. You can also watch newer episodes and shorts, including charming skits with People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, Jonathan Bailey.

So, have a PB&J with the crusts cut off, stir some chocolate Quik into your milk, and check out our favourite episodes.

• The first episode of Sesame Street (1969) The neighbourhood opens its doors for the first time, introducing Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch and a revolutionary new way to teach kids through kindness and play.
• Luis and Maria Get Engaged (1988) Luis proposes to Maria, celebrating love, commitment and the idea that big life moments can happen right on Sesame Street.
• Maria and Luis Have a Baby (1989) The Sesame Street community welcomes baby Gabriella, helping kids understand pregnancy, birth and growing families.
• Mister Rogers meets Sesame Street (1981) Fred Rogers visits Sesame Street and helps Big Bird with a worry.
• Snuffy is Revealed (1985) Big Bird reveals that Snuffy isn't his imaginary friend; he's real.
• Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978) Celebrate the holidays with the muppets from Sesame Street.
• Goodbye, Mr. Hooper (1983) This classic episode gently addresses loss and is one of the series’ most widely discussed emotional milestones.
• Sesame Street Gets Through a Storm (2012) The characters work together to stay safe and calm during a powerful storm, modelling resilience and community care.
• Bye Bye Pacifier! (2011) Elmo helps Baby Bear's baby sister by showing how he learned to give up his pacifier.
• The Worm Winter Games (1993) Adorable worms from all over the world compete against Sesame Street's own Slimey.