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The Best Episodes of Sesame Street Season 1

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

The Best Episodes of Sesame Street Season 1

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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  1. Background image for Shoe Shuffle
    8.7/10(29 votes)

    #1 - Shoe Shuffle

    S1:E35

    Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. Background image for Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street (0001)
    8.5/10(94 votes)

    #2 - Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street (0001)

    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.

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    Director:Neil Smith
    Writers:Jeff Moss, Carole Hart, Jerry Juhl, Bruce Hart, Dan Wilcox, Ray Sipherd
  3. Background image for Big Bird's Hide-and-Seek / Mr. Hooper's Rocket Launchers
    8.4/10(30 votes)

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

    S1:E18

    Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  4. Background image for B Treasure Hunt / Ernie Erases Cookie Monster
    8.3/10(38 votes)

    #4 - B Treasure Hunt / Ernie Erases Cookie Monster

    S1:E8

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  5. Background image for Lost Cat on Sesame Street
    8.3/10(32 votes)

    #5 - Lost Cat on Sesame Street

    S1:E9

    Sponsors: J, S, W, 4, 5

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  6. Background image for Big Bird Helps Mr. Hooper
    8.3/10(31 votes)

    #6 - Big Bird Helps Mr. Hooper

    S1:E13

    Sponsors: B, M, X, 6, 7

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
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  7. Background image for Michael Cooney Visits
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #7 - Michael Cooney Visits

    S1:E33

    Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  8. Background image for Mr. Glopper Sets Up His Hot Dog Cart on the Street
    8.3/10(26 votes)

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

    S1:E36

    Sponsors: L, U, Y, 4, 5

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  9. Background image for Episode 12
    8.2/10(33 votes)

    #9 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  10. Background image for Gordon, Susan, and Bob Run Hooper's Store for the Day (0004)
    8.1/10(39 votes)

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

    S1:E4

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  11. Background image for Cooking in Susan's Kitchen
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    #11 - Cooking in Susan's Kitchen

    S1:E10

    Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  12. Background image for Windy Day
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    #12 - Windy Day

    S1:E34

    Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  13. Background image for Big Bird Discovers Balloons / Susan In The Kitchen
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #13 - Big Bird Discovers Balloons / Susan In The Kitchen

    S1:E21

    Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  14. Background image for The Birthday Party
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #14 - The Birthday Party

    S1:E22

    Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  15. Background image for Ice Cream
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #15 - Ice Cream

    S1:E26

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  16. Background image for Episode 49
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #16 - Episode 49

    S1:E49

    Sponsors: A, Q, U, 8, 9

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  17. Background image for Oscar Gets Wet in a Rainstorm (0005)
    7.9/10(39 votes)

    #17 - Oscar Gets Wet in a Rainstorm (0005)

    S1:E5

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

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    Director:N/A
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  18. Background image for A Block Party on Sesame Street (0006)
    7.9/10(40 votes)

    #18 - A Block Party on Sesame Street (0006)

    S1:E6

    Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5

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    Director:N/A
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  19. Background image for Oscar's birthday / Mr. Hooper counts jelly beans (0007)
    7.7/10(35 votes)

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

    S1:E7

    Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5

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    Director:N/A
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  20. Background image for Oscar Decides to Leave Sesame Street (0002)
    7.6/10(48 votes)

    #20 - Oscar Decides to Leave Sesame Street (0002)

    S1:E2

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

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    Director:N/A
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  21. Background image for A Cold Day on Sesame Street (0003)
    7.6/10(42 votes)

    #21 - A Cold Day on Sesame Street (0003)

    S1:E3

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

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    Director:N/A
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  22. Background image for Tater & Tot Make a New Friend
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    #22 - Tater & Tot Make a New Friend

    S1:E42

    Sponsors: I, K, N, 6, 7

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  23. Background image for What's Wrong with Big Bird
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #23 - What's Wrong with Big Bird

    S1:E24

    Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  24. Background image for Dangerous Dragon
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #24 - Dangerous Dragon

    S1:E25

    Sponsors: D, G, Z, 10

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  25. Background image for Hooper Super Elevator
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #25 - Hooper Super Elevator

    S1:E28

    Sponsors: G, O, Z, 6, 7

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Shoe Shuffle" is the best rated episode of "Sesame Street" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/26/1969. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street (0001)".