Premiering (and streaming anytime on ABC iview), this brand-new season is all about helping little ones make sense of big feelings. Think mindfulness, kindness, and resilience—all sprinkled with the signature Sesame Street magic only Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby, and Big Bird can bring to life.

🎓 , empowering kids with playful strategies to understand, express, and manage their feelings.

And it wouldn’t be Sesame Street without a few famous friends dropping by! Look out for appearances from .

This year’s theme? . That means each episode is packed with light-hearted stories and simple strategies to help kids deal with everyday emotions.

Whether it’s learning to take a calming “volcano breath” when you’re mad, giving yourself a hug when you’re feeling frustrated, or dancing out the grumps, our favorite furry residents of Sesame Street are here to show kids that it’s okay to feel all the feels—and that they’re never alone in it.

“New episodes will help young viewers understand and express their feelings, learn new mindfulness practices, and as always, have a blast with their favourite furry and funny friends,” says Executive Producer .

This season, expect more sparkle than Oscar’s trash can lid. A lineup of very special guests is dropping by Sesame Street, including:

They’ll be joining the gang for songs, stories, laughs, and plenty of sweet life lessons.

Here are just a few heartwarming highlights coming your way:

This season also features , Sesame Street’s first-ever 3D animated spin-off, where Mecha Elmo, Mecha Abby, and Mecha Cookie tackle problems with STEM smarts and teamwork. There are also Sesame Street Nature Explorers shorts with Elmo, his pup Tango, Gabrielle, and Grandma Nell—bringing science, curiosity, and cute adventures to life.

And yes, is still rolling with tasty facts and giggle-filled cooking chaos!

Since it first hit our screens in , Sesame Street has helped raise generations of kids with values of empathy, inclusion, and kindness. With iconic characters, catchy songs, and educational storytelling backed by research, it’s no wonder this show is still one of the most trusted and beloved names in kids’ media—reaching families in over .

This season is no different. It’s still the same street, with the same big heart—just with more tools to help kids grow in a world that could use all three.

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📺 Catch new episodes of Sesame Street Season 55 every day at 11:00am on ABC Kids or anytime on ABC iview.
🧡 Because even on the toughest days, a little Muppet magic can go a long way.