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The Best Episodes of Sesame Street Season 1

Every episode of Sesame Street Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sesame Street Season 1!

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

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 35 - Shoe Shuffle
    9.1/10(34 votes)

    S1:E35

    Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 87 - The Magnificent Block Building
    8.9/10(35 votes)

    S1:E87

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 33 - Michael Cooney Visits
    8.8/10(31 votes)

    S1:E33

    Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 21 - Big Bird Discovers Balloons / Susan In The Kitchen
    8.7/10(34 votes)

    S1:E21

    Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 36 - Mr. Glopper Sets Up His Hot Dog Cart on the Street
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    S1:E36

    Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 81 - Episode 81
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    S1:E81

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 1 - Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street (0001)
    8.6/10(106 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Neil Smith
    Writers:Carole Hart, Ray Sipherd, Bruce Hart, Dan Wilcox, Jerry Juhl, Jeff Moss

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  8. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 22 - The Birthday Party
    8.6/10(31 votes)

    S1:E22

    Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 34 - Windy Day
    8.6/10(30 votes)

    S1:E34

    Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 69 - Episode 69
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    S1:E69

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 73 - Episode 73
    8.6/10(30 votes)

    S1:E73

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 80 - Episode 80
    8.6/10(29 votes)

    S1:E80

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 83 - Big Bird Moves Birdseed to His Nest
    8.6/10(32 votes)

    S1:E83

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 49 - Episode 49
    8.5/10(29 votes)

    S1:E49

    Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 72 - Ethel Kennedy Visits / Big Bird Builds a Television Set
    8.5/10(30 votes)

    S1:E72

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 13 - Big Bird Helps Mr. Hooper
    8.4/10(38 votes)

    S1:E13

    Sponsors: B, M, X, 6, 7

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 18 - Big Bird's Hide-and-Seek / Mr. Hooper's Rocket Launchers
    8.4/10(37 votes)

    S1:E18

    Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 26 - Ice Cream
    8.4/10(32 votes)

    S1:E26

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 71 - Episode 71
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    S1:E71

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 78 - Episode 78
    8.4/10(28 votes)

    S1:E78

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 96 - Susan Re-enters the Workforce
    8.4/10(27 votes)

    S1:E96

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 8 - B Treasure Hunt / Ernie Erases Cookie Monster
    8.3/10(47 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 9 - Lost Cat on Sesame Street
    8.3/10(42 votes)

    S1:E9

    Sponsors: J, S, W, 4, 5

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 68 - Episode 68
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    S1:E68

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Sesame Street Season 1 Episode 91 - Episode 91
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    S1:E91

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Shoe Shuffle" is the best rated episode of "Sesame Street" season 1. It scored 9.1/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/26/1969. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Magnificent Block Building".