Season 1

Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street (0001)

1969-11-10

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.

Oscar Decides to Leave Sesame Street (0002)

1969-11-11

Oscar decides to leave Sesame Street. Sponsors: E, S, W, 2, 3

A Cold Day on Sesame Street (0003)

1969-11-12

Big Bird makes a sweater for Susan. Sponsors: E, S, W, 2, 3

Gordon, Susan, and Bob Run Hooper's Store for the Day (0004)

1969-11-13

Gordon, Susan and Bob run Hooper's Store for the day. Sponsors: I, P, X, 2, 3

Oscar Gets Wet in a Rainstorm (0005)

1969-11-14

Oscar gets wet in a rainstorm. Sponsors: E, W, S, 2, 3

A Block Party on Sesame Street (0006)

1969-11-17

Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5

Oscar's birthday / Mr. Hooper counts jelly beans (0007)

1969-11-18

Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5

B Treasure Hunt / Ernie Erases Cookie Monster

1969-11-19

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

Lost Cat on Sesame Street

1969-11-20

Sponsors: J, S, W, 4, 5

Cooking in Susan's Kitchen

1969-11-21

Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5

Small Eggs

1969-11-24

Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

Episode 12

1969-11-25

Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

Big Bird Helps Mr. Hooper

1969-11-17

Sponsors: B, M, X, 6, 7

Yellow Footprints

1969-11-27

Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

Happy Music

1969-11-28

Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

Playing Tricks

1969-12-01

Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

Oscar's Hiccups

1969-12-02

Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

Big Bird's Hide-and-Seek / Mr. Hooper's Rocket Launchers

1969-12-03

Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

Relatives

1969-12-04

Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

Oscar Cleans House

1969-12-05

Sponsors: H, R, T, 8, 9

Big Bird Discovers Balloons / Susan In The Kitchen

1969-12-08

Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

The Birthday Party

1969-12-09

Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

Which Order

1969-12-10

Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

What's Wrong with Big Bird

1969-12-11

Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

Dangerous Dragon

1969-12-12

Sponsors: D, G, Z, 10

Ice Cream

1969-12-15

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

Tony Saletan Visits

1969-12-16

Sponsors: G, O, Z, 4, 5

Hooper Super Elevator

1969-12-17

Sponsors: G, O, Z, 6, 7

H for Hello

1969-12-18

Sponsors: C, H, T, 8, 9

Granny Bird Visits (0030)

1969-12-19

Sponsors: G, O, Z, 10

Play Tricks

1969-12-22

Sponsors: G, L, Y, 2, 3

Shapes and Sizes

1969-12-23

Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

Michael Cooney Visits

1969-12-23

Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

Windy Day

1969-12-24

Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

Shoe Shuffle

1969-12-26

Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

Mr. Glopper Sets Up His Hot Dog Cart on the Street

1969-12-29

Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5

Oscar's Missing Trash Can Lid

1969-12-30

Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5

Gordon's Errands

1969-12-31

Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5

Episode 39

1970-01-01

Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5

Episode 40

1970-01-02

Sponsors: F, K, N, 4, 5

Mr. Hooper's Newspaper Machine

1970-01-05

Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7

Tater & Tot Make a New Friend

1970-01-06

Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7

The Kitchen Crew

1970-01-07

The cast introduces L, Q and Y; Kermit explains big and small. Sponsors: L, Q, Y, 6, 7

The Largest Waterslide

1970-01-08

Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7

Episode 45

1970-01-09

Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7

Big Top Bird

1970-01-12

Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9

Episode 47

1970-01-13

Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9

We Say Night Night

1970-01-14

Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9

Episode 49

1970-01-15

Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9

Episode 50

1970-01-16

Sponsors: K, N, V, 8, 9

The Art Contest

1970-01-19

Sponsors: E, O, V, 10

Episode 52

1970-01-20

Sponsors: E, O, V, 10

Episode 53

1970-01-21

Sponsors: E, O, V, 10

Oscar Bakes a Cake / Mr. Hooper Invents a 10 Machine

1970-01-22

Oscar bakes a cake; Mr. Hooper invents a 10 machine. Sponsors: P, Q, U, 10

Episode 55

1970-01-23

Mr. Hooper Bakes Oscar a Baked Bean Sundae (0056)

1970-01-26

An orange-colored Oscar demands a baked-bean sundae; Kermit the Frog explains the word "in". Gospel diva Mahalia Jackson sings "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands", Animations of "Solomon Grundy" and "Wanda the Witch" make their debut.

Episode 57

1970-01-27

Episode 58

1970-01-28

Balloon Activities / Big Bird's Rubber Love

1970-01-29

Episode 60

1970-01-30

Episode 61

1970-02-02

Episode 62

1970-02-03

Episode 63

1970-02-04

Episode 64

1970-02-05

It's Nice to Have Friends You Can Play With

1970-02-06

Episode 66

1970-02-09

Episode 67

1970-02-10

Episode 68

1970-02-11

Episode 69

1970-02-12

Oscar Meets the Groovin' Grouches / Susan's Plant

1970-02-13

Episode 71

1970-02-16

Ethel Kennedy Visits / Big Bird Builds a Television Set

1970-02-17

Episode 73

1970-02-18

Episode 74

1970-02-19

Episode 75

1970-02-20

Episode 76

1970-02-23

Oscar Watches the Grouch Bowl / Mr. Hooper's Missing Glasses

1970-02-24

Episode 78

1970-02-25

Episode 79

1970-02-26

Episode 80

1970-02-27

Episode 81

1970-03-02

Episode 82

1970-03-03

Big Bird Moves Birdseed to His Nest

1970-03-04

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

Rufus Opens a Lemonade Stand

1970-03-05

Episode 85

1970-03-06

Big Bird Draws an 'O'

1970-03-09

The Magnificent Block Building

1970-03-10

Oscar Needs a Job

1970-03-11

Episode 89

1970-03-12

Another Block Party

1970-03-13

Episode 91

1970-03-16

Episode 92

1970-03-17

Episode 93

1970-03-18

Episode 94

1970-03-19

Oscar Sings 'I Love Trash'

1970-03-20

Susan Re-enters the Workforce

1970-03-23

Episode 97

1970-03-24

Episode 98

1970-03-25

Episode 99

1970-03-26

Episode 100

1970-03-27

Episode 101

1970-03-30

Episode 102

1970-03-31

Episode 103

1970-04-01

Episode 104

1970-04-02

Episode 105

1970-04-03

Observing Seeds and Eggs

1970-04-06

Episode 107

1970-04-07

Pete Seeger Returns

1970-04-08

Episode 109

1970-04-09

Episode 110

1970-04-10

Episode 111

1970-04-13

Episode 112

1970-04-14

Episode 113

1970-04-15

Don McLean Visits

1970-04-16

Gordon, Susan, and the Kids Go On An Imaginary Car Ride (0115)

1970-04-17

Kermit sings the original "Being Green". Ernie and Bert perform the classic "Banana Telephone" skit, Muppet Roosevelt Franklin sings "I'm Roosevelt Franklin", Bob sings an early version of "Who Are The People In Your Neighborhood?" plus Cookie Monster eats Ernie's cookie, and Oscar calls "Dial-a-Grouch".

Episode 116

1970-04-20

A Visit From Odetta

1970-04-21

Garbage on Sesame Street

1970-04-22

Episode 119

1970-04-23

Episode 120

1970-04-24

Treasure Hunt

1970-04-27

Big Bird Builds a Race Car

1970-04-28

Big Bird Draws Letter R's (0123)

1970-04-29

Here comes Cookie Monster! A prank on Bert backfires on Cookie and Ernie. Cookie's call to his mommy ends when he eats the telephone. Song "One of These Things" and animated ABC song.

Episode 124

1970-04-30

Grover Prefers Capital G

1970-05-01

Episode 126

1970-05-04

Episode 127

1970-05-05

Episode 128

1970-05-06

Oscar Hosts the Show (0129)

1970-05-07

Episode 130

1970-05-08

Sponsors: A, H, 10