• Air date: 21 Nov '83 130 episodes
      On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
  • List of Episodes (130)
    • 1. Gordon and Snuffy run in the NYC Marathon

      21 Nov '83
      Big Bird helps Snuffleupagus train for the NYC Marathon while the Sesame Street crew cheers on Gordon. Despite Snuffy's repeated tardiness at every checkpoint, Big Bird patiently waits for his friend to finish the race, even sleeping in the park overnight. Gordon and Susan eventually return to help push their car home as thanks for Big Bird's loyalty. Sponsors: K, 2
    • 2. Big Bird can't get back to sleep

      22 Nov '83
      Big Bird wakes from a nightmare and struggles to fall back asleep despite help from Maria, Susan, and the Honkers. Maria falls asleep mid-relaxation advice while Susan's bedtime stories don't help, but the Honkers' rendition of "Brahms' Lullaby" finally gets Big Bird to sleep. Sponsors: C, K, 3
    • 3. Episode 1838

      23 Nov '83
      The cast sings about circles while Forgetful Jones accidentally buys basketball sneakers instead of horseshoes for Buster the Horse. Big Bird performs a poem about the letter S with kids acting out related words, though Mr. Snuffleupagus doesn't appear in time for the conclusion. Sponsors: S, W, 4
    • 4. The adults explain Mr. Hooper's death to Big Bird

      24 Nov '83
      When Big Bird eagerly presents drawings he made of his adult friends, he's devastated to learn that Mr. Hooper has died. The adults gently explain what death means, reassuring Big Bird that they'll help care for him and David will run the store. Big Bird tearfully says goodbye to Mr. Hooper's portrait as his friends comfort him. Sponsors: J, M, 5
    • 5. Maria helps Forgetful remember things by writing them down

      25 Nov '83
      Maria teaches Forgetful Jones to remember by writing things down, asking him to jot down the number seven and other information. However, Forgetful ends up with piles of papers for everything he wants to remember, leaving him buried under his own notes by evening. Sponsors: G, N, 7
    • 6. Oscar teaches the DBC's

      28 Nov '83
      Oscar proudly teaches the Grouchketeers his own "Grouch alphabet" starting with D for "dirt" and "dust." After Gordon finally delivers the promised three bags of dirt (cleverly tiny ones), Oscar reluctantly agrees to teach the correct alphabet despite being outwitted. Sponsors: D, E, 12
    • 7. Episode 1842

      29 Nov '83
      Big Bird leads imaginary elephants into a pretend closet to teach addition while confusing Luis. Oscar demonstrates that objects don't need to be in one place to count correctly, then gets annoyed at teaching something nice. Sponsors: P, T, 8
    • 8. Big Bird's toys

      30 Nov '83
      Forgetful Jones plays cymbals off-cue during "Pop Goes the Weasel" until he gets the timing right. The group examines autographs on casts and learns that worms are invertebrates, while Big Bird teaches others to put toys away. Sponsors: T, X, 11
    • 9. Episode 1844

      01 Dec '83
      Big Bird finds a "Se Habla Español" sign blown by the wind to a tree and tries mailing it to Puerto Rico. Oscar demonstrates subtraction with bowling balls while Forgetful Jones discusses the word "love" with Clementine. Sponsors: W, Z, 10
    • 10. Dr. Nobel Price \"discovers\" the law of gravity

      02 Dec '83
      Gilbert and Sullivan sing "The Letter B" while Oscar plans a vacation with predictably Grouch packing. Dr. Nobel Price drops his teddy bear repeatedly and declares he's discovered gravity, ignoring Olivia's attempts to explain it. Sponsors: B, L, 9
    • 11. Barkley's bath

      05 Dec '83
      The gang prepares a bath for Barkley using an inflatable pool and increasing amounts of water. When Snuffleupagus arrives thirsty and drinks the entire tub, nobody believes Big Bird's story until later when they finally bathe and dry off the dog. Sponsors: D, J, 12
    • 12. Oscar's eclipse party

      06 Dec '83
      Oscar throws an eclipse party with his Grouch telescope while Telly panics about the moon disappearing and prepares with a protective outfit. Maria scolds Oscar for tricking Telly, allowing him to yell at the Grouch before they reconcile. Sponsors: D, H, 2
    • 13. Dr. Nobel Price invents a puzzle

      07 Dec '83
      Oscar hosts Monster on the Spot radio while dismissing various sounds until Telly's complaining becomes "beautiful." When Dr. Nobel Price accidentally breaks his picture, he invents a puzzle by putting the pieces together with Olivia's help. Sponsors: H, Q, 3
    • 14. Episode 1849

      08 Dec '83
      Oscar runs a dog training school teaching dogs to disobey him, adding "don't" to commands when his initial approach fails. Snuffleupagus confirms his reality while Gordon unknowingly plays a duet with Snuffy thinking it's Big Bird. Sponsors: Q, V, 4
    • 15. Max Monster's broken wagon

      09 Dec '83
      Bob and Oscar quarrel over the letter Q while Big Bird teaches about cooperation. Max brings his broken wagon to be fixed, refusing to replace it despite being missing every part except the handle. Sponsors: Q, R, 4
    • 16. Episode 1851

      12 Dec '83
      The gang participates in various educational activities exploring letters, numbers, and skills together. Sponsors: F, O, 6
    • 17. Episode 1852

      13 Dec '83
      Short educational segments teach letters, numbers, and social skills through character interactions. Sponsors: P, R, 7
    • 18. Gladys needs a new cowbell

      14 Dec '83
      Gladys the Grouch cow needs a new cowbell, and the Sesame Street community helps her find or create a replacement for her beloved noisemaker. Sponsors: R, Z, 8
    • 19. Snuffy is sick

      15 Dec '83
      Snuffleupagus becomes ill and Big Bird cares for him while friends visit to check on his condition and offer support during his recovery. Sponsors: O, U, 9
    • 20. Episode 1855

      16 Dec '83
      Characters engage in educational segments and interactive activities exploring various learning topics. Sponsors: M, T, 9
    • 21. Polly Darton visits

      19 Dec '83
      Country music star Polly Darton visits Sesame Street, performing songs and spending time with the characters in musical celebration. Sponsors: A, X, 11
    • 22. Rhyming for Reasons

      20 Dec '83
      Big Bird and friends explore rhyming words and their creative uses in stories, songs, and games throughout the episode. Sponsors: A, E, 12
    • 23. Captain Vegetable comes to Sesame Street

      21 Dec '83
      Captain Vegetable arrives to teach the characters about healthy vegetables and the importance of proper nutrition. Sponsors: C, Y, 2
    • 24. Bernie, a piano tuner, tunes Oscar's piano; Olivia dates with Bernie

      22 Dec '83
      Piano tuner Bernie arrives to fix Oscar's instrument but develops a connection with Olivia instead, exploring themes of unexpected romance. Sponsors: L, Y, 3
    • 25. Episode 1860

      23 Dec '83
      The cast engages in educational activities exploring letters, numbers, and social-emotional learning concepts. Sponsors: E, S, 4