Sesame Street Season 57 Brings Post Malone, Zara Larsson and More to Netflix and PBS KIDS
There’s a new reason to visit the neighborhood! Sesame Street returns for its 57th season on Monday, November 23, 2026, with new episodes arriving on both Netflix and PBS KIDS. Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Grover and their friends are bringing fresh adventures, familiar favorites and a few celebrity visitors along for the fun.
Big Celebrity Guests Are Coming to Sesame Street
This season’s guest list includes Zara Larsson, Post Malone, Tyler James Williams and Michelle Buteau. Larsson joins Elmo, Abby and Cookie Monster to sing a new song, “Puppy Dance Party,” during an episode featuring Elmo and Tango’s puppy playdate. Sesame Workshop says additional celebrity friends will appear in exclusive digital content throughout the season.
Helping Kids Handle Big Feelings
Alongside the music and laughs, Season 57 is focused on something parents know all too well: helping little kids navigate really big emotions. New stories explore kindness, compassion, taking turns, including friends, jealousy and finding ways to calm down when things don’t go as planned.
In one episode, Rudy feels left out of a treasure-hunt game, giving Elmo and Abby a chance to make things right. In another, Elmo gets jealous during game night and practices a calming “heart breath.” Abby also learns to cope with saying goodbye to a friend.
Each episode includes an interactive 11-minute story that encourages children to play along and practice the lessons with the characters. Returning segments include Elmo’s World, Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck and the animated Tales from 123.
Where to Watch Sesame Street Season 57
The first of three volumes premieres November 23, with the remaining volumes following in 2027. In the United States, new episodes will debut on Netflix and PBS KIDS on the same day, including PBS stations, the PBS KIDS Channel and digital platforms. That means families will still have a free way to watch on PBS KIDS.
For longtime fans, it’s nice to see the neighborhood keep growing. And for parents of preschoolers, a little help with sharing, friendship and those inevitable big feelings is never a bad thing.
For more information, visit the Sesame Workshop Season 57 press room.
Photography: Richard Termine, Zach Hyman and Clint Spaulding / Sesame Workshop.
