Iconic episodes of the beloved children's program, Sesame Street, are set to debut on the free streaming service Tubi beginning Wednesday, April 1. This availability is the result of a new one-year agreement between Tubi and Sesame Workshop.

Decades of Educational Entertainment Go Free on Tubi

The deal encompasses a vast library, specifically featuring episodes from seasons one through 38 of the series. These classic installments originally aired between 1969 and 2007, giving viewers access to foundational learning content.

Tubi, which is owned by Fox, plans to refresh the selection periodically. Every quarter, 10 percent of the currently available episodes will be rotated out and replaced with new old-school favorites.

Executive Commentary on the Partnership

Adam Lewinson, Tubi’s chief content officer, highlighted the value of this addition in a statement. He noted that offering hundreds of episodes for free enables current children to access joyful, foundational learning.

Lewinson added that this move also allows parents to share cherished childhood memories with the next generation. Joseph Giraldi, COO of Sesame Workshop, echoed this sentiment regarding expanded accessibility.

Giraldi stated that bringing the content to Tubi helps Sesame Workshop expand its reach and impact. He expressed excitement that their proven educational media will now reach even more children and families.

Notable Episodes Included in the Launch

The initial lineup features several landmark moments from the series' history. Viewers can look forward to the very first episode from 1969, titled "Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street."

Other memorable episodes slated for release include the 1980 installment featuring a crossover with Star Wars characters C-3PO and R2-D2 meeting Big Bird. Also available will be the 1988 episode documenting the wedding of characters Maria and Lewis.

Furthermore, one of the show’s early major on-location productions, "Big Bird Goes to Hawaii" from 1978, will be accessible on the platform.

Nostalgia Drives Streaming Interest

While Sesame Street, produced by the New York-based nonprofit Sesame Workshop, has aired on PBS since 1969, streaming platforms have shown growing interest in the series.

This Tubi deal aligns with recent findings regarding viewer preferences. A survey released earlier this year by Tubi and The Harris Poll emphasized strong viewer interest in nostalgic storytelling.

The poll revealed that 97 percent of respondents were interested in viewing projects released over a decade ago. Additionally, 79 percent believed streamers should prioritize resurfacing beloved older content alongside new releases.