Sesame Street

1. Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street (0001)

10 Nov 1969

In the first episode of Sesame Street, Gordon takes a girl named Sally on a tour of Sesame Street, introducing her (and the viewers) to the various characters on the show. On the street, Sally meets the human cast -- Gordon, Susan, Bob and Mr. Hooper -- as well as two Muppet characters, Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch.

2. Oscar Decides to Leave Sesame Street (0002)

11 Nov 1969

Oscar decides to leave Sesame Street. Sponsors: E, S, W, 2, 3

3. A Cold Day on Sesame Street (0003)

12 Nov 1969

Big Bird makes a sweater for Susan. Sponsors: E, S, W, 2, 3

4. Gordon, Susan, and Bob Run Hooper's Store for the Day (0004)

13 Nov 1969

Gordon, Susan and Bob run Hooper's Store for the day. Sponsors: I, P, X, 2, 3

5. Oscar Gets Wet in a Rainstorm (0005)

14 Nov 1969

Oscar gets wet in a rainstorm. Sponsors: E, W, S, 2, 3

6. A Block Party on Sesame Street (0006)

17 Nov 1969

Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5

7. Oscar's birthday / Mr. Hooper counts jelly beans (0007)

18 Nov 1969

Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5

8. B Treasure Hunt / Ernie Erases Cookie Monster

19 Nov 1969

B treasure hunt; Ernie erases Cookie Monster. Sponsors: A, B, X,4, 5

9. Lost Cat on Sesame Street

20 Nov 1969

Sponsors: J, S, W, 4, 5

10. Cooking in Susan's Kitchen

21 Nov 1969

Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5

11. Small Eggs

24 Nov 1969

Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

12. Episode 12

25 Nov 1969

Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

13. Big Bird Helps Mr. Hooper

17 Nov 1969

Sponsors: B, M, X, 6, 7

14. Yellow Footprints

27 Nov 1969

Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

15. Happy Music

28 Nov 1969

Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

16. Playing Tricks

1 Dec 1969

Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

17. Oscar's Hiccups

2 Dec 1969

Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

18. Big Bird's Hide-and-Seek / Mr. Hooper's Rocket Launchers

3 Dec 1969

Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

19. Relatives

4 Dec 1969

Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

20. Oscar Cleans House

5 Dec 1969

Sponsors: H, R, T, 8, 9

21. Big Bird Discovers Balloons / Susan In The Kitchen

8 Dec 1969

Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

22. The Birthday Party

9 Dec 1969

Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

23. Which Order

10 Dec 1969

Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

24. What's Wrong with Big Bird

11 Dec 1969

Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

25. Dangerous Dragon

12 Dec 1969

Sponsors: D, G, Z, 10

26. Ice Cream

15 Dec 1969

Sponsors: G, O, Z, 1, 2, 3

27. Tony Saletan Visits

16 Dec 1969

Sponsors: G, O, Z, 4, 5

28. Hooper Super Elevator

17 Dec 1969

Sponsors: G, O, Z, 6, 7

29. H for Hello

18 Dec 1969

Sponsors: C, H, T, 8, 9

30. Granny Bird Visits (0030)

19 Dec 1969

Sponsors: G, O, Z, 10

31. Play Tricks

22 Dec 1969

Sponsors: G, L, Y, 2, 3

32. Shapes and Sizes

23 Dec 1969

Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

33. Michael Cooney Visits

23 Dec 1969

Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

34. Windy Day

24 Dec 1969

Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

35. Shoe Shuffle

26 Dec 1969

Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

36. Mr. Glopper Sets Up His Hot Dog Cart on the Street

29 Dec 1969

Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5

37. Oscar's Missing Trash Can Lid

30 Dec 1969

Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5

38. Gordon's Errands

31 Dec 1969

Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5

39. Episode 39

1 Jan 1970

Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5

40. Episode 40

2 Jan 1970

Sponsors: F, K, N, 4, 5

41. Mr. Hooper's Newspaper Machine

5 Jan 1970

Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7

42. Tater & Tot Make a New Friend

6 Jan 1970

Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7

43. The Kitchen Crew

7 Jan 1970

The cast introduces L, Q and Y; Kermit explains big and small. Sponsors: L, Q, Y, 6, 7

44. The Largest Waterslide

8 Jan 1970

Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7

45. Episode 45

9 Jan 1970

Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7

46. Big Top Bird

12 Jan 1970

Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9

47. Episode 47

13 Jan 1970

Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9

48. We Say Night Night

14 Jan 1970

Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9

49. Episode 49

15 Jan 1970

Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9

50. Episode 50

16 Jan 1970

Sponsors: K, N, V, 8, 9

51. The Art Contest

19 Jan 1970

Sponsors: E, O, V, 10

52. Episode 52

20 Jan 1970

Sponsors: E, O, V, 10

53. Episode 53

21 Jan 1970

Sponsors: E, O, V, 10

54. Oscar Bakes a Cake / Mr. Hooper Invents a 10 Machine

22 Jan 1970

Oscar bakes a cake; Mr. Hooper invents a 10 machine. Sponsors: P, Q, U, 10

55. Episode 55

23 Jan 1970

56. Mr. Hooper Bakes Oscar a Baked Bean Sundae (0056)

26 Jan 1970

An orange-colored Oscar demands a baked-bean sundae; Kermit the Frog explains the word "in". Gospel diva Mahalia Jackson sings "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands", Animations of "Solomon Grundy" and "Wanda the Witch" make their debut.

57. Episode 57

27 Jan 1970

58. Episode 58

28 Jan 1970

59. Balloon Activities / Big Bird's Rubber Love

29 Jan 1970

60. Episode 60

30 Jan 1970

61. Episode 61

2 Feb 1970

62. Episode 62

3 Feb 1970

63. Episode 63

4 Feb 1970

64. Episode 64

5 Feb 1970

65. It's Nice to Have Friends You Can Play With

6 Feb 1970

66. Episode 66

9 Feb 1970

67. Episode 67

10 Feb 1970

68. Episode 68

11 Feb 1970

69. Episode 69

12 Feb 1970

70. Oscar Meets the Groovin' Grouches / Susan's Plant

13 Feb 1970

71. Episode 71

16 Feb 1970

72. Ethel Kennedy Visits / Big Bird Builds a Television Set

17 Feb 1970

73. Episode 73

18 Feb 1970

74. Episode 74

19 Feb 1970

75. Episode 75

20 Feb 1970

76. Episode 76

23 Feb 1970

77. Oscar Watches the Grouch Bowl / Mr. Hooper's Missing Glasses

24 Feb 1970

78. Episode 78

25 Feb 1970

79. Episode 79

26 Feb 1970

80. Episode 80

27 Feb 1970

81. Episode 81

2 Mar 1970

82. Episode 82

3 Mar 1970

83. Big Bird Moves Birdseed to His Nest

4 Mar 1970

Big Bird moves birdseed to his nest. Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

84. Rufus Opens a Lemonade Stand

5 Mar 1970

85. Episode 85

6 Mar 1970

86. Big Bird Draws an 'O'

9 Mar 1970

87. The Magnificent Block Building

10 Mar 1970

88. Oscar Needs a Job

11 Mar 1970

89. Episode 89

12 Mar 1970

90. Another Block Party

13 Mar 1970

91. Episode 91

16 Mar 1970

92. Episode 92

17 Mar 1970

93. Episode 93

18 Mar 1970

94. Episode 94

19 Mar 1970

95. Oscar Sings 'I Love Trash'

20 Mar 1970

96. Susan Re-enters the Workforce

23 Mar 1970

97. Episode 97

24 Mar 1970

98. Episode 98

25 Mar 1970

99. Episode 99

26 Mar 1970

100. Episode 100

27 Mar 1970

101. Episode 101

30 Mar 1970

102. Episode 102

31 Mar 1970

103. Episode 103

1 Apr 1970

104. Episode 104

2 Apr 1970

105. Episode 105

3 Apr 1970

106. Observing Seeds and Eggs

6 Apr 1970

107. Episode 107

7 Apr 1970

108. Pete Seeger Returns

8 Apr 1970

109. Episode 109

9 Apr 1970

110. Episode 110

10 Apr 1970

111. Episode 111

13 Apr 1970

112. Episode 112

14 Apr 1970

113. Episode 113

15 Apr 1970

114. Don McLean Visits

16 Apr 1970

115. Gordon, Susan, and the Kids Go On An Imaginary Car Ride (0115)

17 Apr 1970

Kermit sings the original "Being Green". Ernie and Bert perform the classic "Banana Telephone" skit, Muppet Roosevelt Franklin sings "I'm Roosevelt Franklin", Bob sings an early version of "Who Are The People In Your Neighborhood?" plus Cookie Monster eats Ernie's cookie, and Oscar calls "Dial-a-Grouch".

116. Episode 116

20 Apr 1970

117. A Visit From Odetta

21 Apr 1970

118. Garbage on Sesame Street

22 Apr 1970

119. Episode 119

23 Apr 1970

120. Episode 120

24 Apr 1970

121. Treasure Hunt

27 Apr 1970

122. Big Bird Builds a Race Car

28 Apr 1970

123. Big Bird Draws Letter R's (0123)

29 Apr 1970

Here comes Cookie Monster! A prank on Bert backfires on Cookie and Ernie. Cookie's call to his mommy ends when he eats the telephone. Song "One of These Things" and animated ABC song.

124. Episode 124

30 Apr 1970

125. Grover Prefers Capital G

1 May 1970

126. Episode 126

4 May 1970

127. Episode 127

5 May 1970

128. Episode 128

6 May 1970

129. Oscar Hosts the Show (0129)

7 May 1970

130. Episode 130

8 May 1970

Sponsors: A, H, 10