Sesame Street

10 Best Episodes of Sesame Street - Season 48

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

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#15 - It's Dance Your Favorite Dance Day (Season 48 - Episode 18)

Nina knows a lot of dances from around the world, and she's able to teach everyone the moves to their favorite dances.

The episode was rated 7.27 from 15 votes.

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#14 - Me Am Cookie Monster (Season 48 - Episode 19)

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Cookie Monster defends his identity when rumors start swirling that he's really Veggie Monster.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 18 votes.

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#13 - Clothing Drive (Season 48 - Episode 6)

Rudy's favorite sweater no longer fits him, so Nina suggests having a clothing drive where everyone can give clothes they do not need to people who do need them; Rudy's sweater goes to a little girl who is very excited to wear it.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 18 votes.

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#12 - Street Food (Season 48 - Episode 16)

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Lily, a four-year-old tiger cub from China, joins Chamki, Zuzu, and all their new friends for an international food festival on Sesame Street. The group learns about traditional dishes from Japan, South Africa, India, and China. Rudy is reluctant to try the unfamiliar foods, but he’s pleasantly surprised when Elmo, Abby, and Chris encourage him to taste a few.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 20 votes.

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#11 - Rosita and Elmo Teach Yoga (Season 48 - Episode 33)

Telly practices balancing his weight during yoga class.

The episode was rated 7.36 from 14 votes.

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#10 - Hair Training (Season 48 - Episode 12)

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Prairie and her friend Gabrielle are practicing a dance, but their hair doesn’t move the same way. Nina helps them realize that the dance is even more fun when they each let their hair do what it wants to do! Elmo and Big Bird join in and let their fur and feathers fly free.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 22 votes.

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#9 - Last Straw (Season 48 - Episode 10)

Bert searches for a quiet place to nap after Ernie makes too much noise; after spending time apart, Bert and Ernie apologize to each other and learn that even though they had a fight, they can still be friends.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 20 votes.

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#8 - M Is for Missing (Season 48 - Episode 7)

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The letter M goes missing all over Sesame Street, and it is up to Nina and the gang to find it.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 30 votes.

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#7 - Our Family's Way (Season 48 - Episode 9)

Abby's family has dinner at Elmo's house and learns that even though they do things differently, everybody can have fun working together to get dinner ready.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 17 votes.

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#6 - Kitty Kindness (Season 48 - Episode 11)

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When a lost kitten gets discovered on Sesame Street, Chris and Elmo put up signs to try and find its owner; Grover and Cookie Monster help look after the kitten and learn how to take care of it.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 17 votes.

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#5 - Chamki Visits Sesame Street (Season 48 - Episode 15)

Big Bird is getting ready for a visit from Chamki, his pen pal from India. Grover, Elmo, Rosita and Cookie Monster build a giant bird feeder to help her feel comfortable on Sesame Street. When she gets there, the gang finds out that even though she and Big Bird have a lot in common, she's not a bird at all!

The episode was rated 7.93 from 15 votes.

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#4 - Elmo and Abby's Bubble Fun (Season 48 - Episode 29)

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Alan and Chris introduce Sesame Street's first-ever Bubble Fest! Elmo, Abby, Telly and the kids gather for the festivities. Telly is excited, as he's never blown a bubble before, and neither has Abby (her mommy's always made them with magic).

The episode was rated 8.00 from 11 votes.

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#3 - Elmo's Butterfly Friend (Season 48 - Episode 20)

Elmo and Telly learn how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly through metamorphosis.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 10 votes.

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#2 - Crafty Friends (Season 48 - Episode 17)

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Elmo helps Zoe find just the right play date for her pet rock, Rocco.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 11 votes.

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#1 - Surfin' Sesame Street (Season 48 - Episode 34)

Alan tells Elmo and Grover that he couldn't go on vacation this year, so Elmo, Grover and Chris surprise him by bringing the beach to Sesame Street.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 10 votes.

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