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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 Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street (0001)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Neil Smith
    Writers:Jeff Moss, Carole Hart, Jerry Juhl, Bruce Hart, Dan Wilcox, Ray Sipherd
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  2. Background image for Oscar Decides to Leave Sesame Street (0002)
    9.5/10(2 votes)

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

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for A Cold Day on Sesame Street (0003)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

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

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Gordon, Susan, and Bob Run Hooper's Store for the Day (0004)
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - 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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Oscar Gets Wet in a Rainstorm (0005)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

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

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for A Block Party on Sesame Street (0006)
    6.0/10(2 votes)

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

    S1:E6

    Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  7. Background image for Oscar's birthday / Mr. Hooper counts jelly beans (0007)
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    #7 - Oscar's birthday / Mr. Hooper counts jelly beans (0007)

    S1:E7

    Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for B Treasure Hunt / Ernie Erases Cookie Monster
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    #8 - B Treasure Hunt / Ernie Erases Cookie Monster

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Lost Cat on Sesame Street
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    #9 - Lost Cat on Sesame Street

    S1:E9

    Sponsors: J, S, W, 4, 5

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Cooking in Susan's Kitchen
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    #10 - Cooking in Susan's Kitchen

    S1:E10

    Sponsors: A, B, X, 4, 5

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Small Eggs
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    #11 - Small Eggs

    S1:E11

    Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Episode 12
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Episode 12

    S1:E12

    Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Big Bird Helps Mr. Hooper
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    #13 - Big Bird Helps Mr. Hooper

    S1:E13

    Sponsors: B, M, X, 6, 7

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Yellow Footprints
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    #14 - Yellow Footprints

    S1:E14

    Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Happy Music
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    #15 - Happy Music

    S1:E15

    Sponsors: J, O, R, 6, 7

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Playing Tricks
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    #16 - Playing Tricks

    S1:E16

    Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Oscar's Hiccups
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    #17 - Oscar's Hiccups

    S1:E17

    Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Big Bird's Hide-and-Seek / Mr. Hooper's Rocket Launchers
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    #18 - Big Bird's Hide-and-Seek / Mr. Hooper's Rocket Launchers

    S1:E18

    Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Relatives
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    #19 - Relatives

    S1:E19

    Sponsors: D, E, M, 8, 9

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Oscar Cleans House
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    #20 - Oscar Cleans House

    S1:E20

    Sponsors: H, R, T, 8, 9

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Big Bird Discovers Balloons / Susan In The Kitchen
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    #21 - Big Bird Discovers Balloons / Susan In The Kitchen

    S1:E21

    Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for The Birthday Party
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    #22 - The Birthday Party

    S1:E22

    Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #23 - Which Order

    S1:E23

    Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for What's Wrong with Big Bird
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    #24 - What's Wrong with Big Bird

    S1:E24

    Sponsors: A, H, T, 10

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Dangerous Dragon
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    #25 - Dangerous Dragon

    S1:E25

    Sponsors: D, G, Z, 10

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street (0001)" is the best rated episode of "Sesame Street" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Neil Smith and written by Jeff Moss, Carole Hart, Jerry Juhl, Bruce Hart, Dan Wilcox, Ray Sipherd, it aired on 11/10/1969. This episode is rated 1.5 points higher than the second-best, "Oscar Decides to Leave Sesame Street (0002)".