The final batch of Sesame Street Season 56 episodes has arrived. Part 3 brings the season to a close with five new episodes, continuing the show’s reimagined format on Netflix.
Sesame Street Season 56 Part 3 premiered on June 8, 2026, on Netflix and PBS Kids. This release is the third and final volume of Season 56.
Complete Release Schedule
Season 56 follows a batch release pattern. Here is the complete schedule:
Part 1 (Episodes 1-4) – Released November 10, 2025
Part 2 (Episodes 5-8) – Released March 9, 2026
Part 3 (Episodes 9-13) – Released June 8, 2026
The full list of Part 3 episodes includes:
- Episode 9 – “Elmo’s Magnificent Mini City” – June 8, 2026
- Episode 10 – “Cookie Monster’s Cookie Cart” – June 8, 2026
- Episode 11 – “Elmo’s Space Adventure” – June 8, 2026
- Episode 12 – “Grover’s Play” – June 8, 2026
- Episode 13 – “Cookie Monster’s Magical Cart” – June 8, 2026
Season 56 consists of 13 episodes total, with the finale airing on June 8, 2026.
Where to Watch
United States: Available on Netflix and PBS Kids
Global: The season streams on Netflix in 30 languages worldwide, making it accessible to a broad international audience
The show is also available on PBS stations and the PBS Kids Video app.
Season 56 Story Progression and Format
Season 56 marks a new era for Sesame Street, produced as part of Sesame Workshop’s partnership with Netflix. The season places a particular emphasis on Emotional Well-Being, demonstrating kindness, compassion, and problem-solving.
Key Format Changes
The season introduces several significant changes:
- Main Story: Each episode features an 11-minute main street story, up from nine minutes in previous seasons
- Animated Segments: A new animated segment called “Tales from 123” is featured in each episode
- Character Focus: The main character focus tightens to Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and Grover
- Animation Overlays: New material incorporates “animation overlays” that accent character actions
- Familiar Segments: Repeats of “Elmo’s World” and “Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck” fill the remaining time
Part 1 Recap (Episodes 1-4)
The season opened on November 10, 2025, with four new episodes. Episode 1, “Elmo Runs the Race,” featured NASCAR champion Bubba Wallace as a guest star. The episode focused on the importance of healthy eating.
Part 2 Recap (Episodes 5-8)
The second batch arrived on March 9, 2026. These episodes continued the seasonal themes of teamwork and emotional well-being. Miley Cyrus appeared as a guest in “Elmo’s Toy Swap,” helping the gang use their imaginations.
Part 3 Story Preview
Part 3 concludes the season with five new adventures:
“Elmo’s Magnificent Mini City” kicks off the final batch, followed by “Cookie Monster’s Cookie Cart”. “Elmo’s Space Adventure” takes the gang on an out-of-this-world journey, while “Grover’s Play” focuses on Grover. The season finale, “Cookie Monster’s Magical Cart,” wraps up the 13-episode season.
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Production Details
Sesame Street Season 56 is produced by Sesame Workshop. The season was initially announced in 2023 as a “reimagined” version with a new format. Halcyon Person joined the staff as the new head writer.
The main cast includes Chris Knowings, Suki Lopez, Alan Muraoka, Violet Tinirello, and Latoryah Alexander, along with veteran puppeteers Pam Arciero, Jennifer Barnhart, Lindsey “Z.” Briggs, Tyler Bunch, and Andrew A. Cano.
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