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The Best Episodes of Sesame Street Season 15

Every episode of Sesame Street Season 15 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sesame Street Season 15!

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. #1 Fan Favorite
    Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 1 - Gordon and Snuffy run in the NYC Marathon
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    #1 - Gordon and Snuffy run in the NYC Marathon

    S15:E1

    Big Bird helps Snuffleupagus train for the NYC Marathon while the Sesame Street crew cheers on Gordon. Despite Snuffy's repeated tardiness at every checkpoint, Big Bird patiently waits for his friend to finish the race, even sleeping in the park overnight. Gordon and Susan eventually return to help push their car home as thanks for Big Bird's loyalty. Sponsors: K, 2

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 2 - Big Bird can't get back to sleep
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    #2 - Big Bird can't get back to sleep

    S15:E2

    Big Bird wakes from a nightmare and struggles to fall back asleep despite help from Maria, Susan, and the Honkers. Maria falls asleep mid-relaxation advice while Susan's bedtime stories don't help, but the Honkers' rendition of "Brahms' Lullaby" finally gets Big Bird to sleep. Sponsors: C, K, 3

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 3 - Episode 1838
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    #3 - Episode 1838

    S15:E3

    The cast sings about circles while Forgetful Jones accidentally buys basketball sneakers instead of horseshoes for Buster the Horse. Big Bird performs a poem about the letter S with kids acting out related words, though Mr. Snuffleupagus doesn't appear in time for the conclusion. Sponsors: S, W, 4

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 4 - The adults explain Mr. Hooper's death to Big Bird
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    #4 - The adults explain Mr. Hooper's death to Big Bird

    S15:E4

    When Big Bird eagerly presents drawings he made of his adult friends, he's devastated to learn that Mr. Hooper has died. The adults gently explain what death means, reassuring Big Bird that they'll help care for him and David will run the store. Big Bird tearfully says goodbye to Mr. Hooper's portrait as his friends comfort him. Sponsors: J, M, 5

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 5 - Maria helps Forgetful remember things by writing them down
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    #5 - Maria helps Forgetful remember things by writing them down

    S15:E5

    Maria teaches Forgetful Jones to remember by writing things down, asking him to jot down the number seven and other information. However, Forgetful ends up with piles of papers for everything he wants to remember, leaving him buried under his own notes by evening. Sponsors: G, N, 7

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 6 - Oscar teaches the DBC's
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    #6 - Oscar teaches the DBC's

    S15:E6

    Oscar proudly teaches the Grouchketeers his own "Grouch alphabet" starting with D for "dirt" and "dust." After Gordon finally delivers the promised three bags of dirt (cleverly tiny ones), Oscar reluctantly agrees to teach the correct alphabet despite being outwitted. Sponsors: D, E, 12

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 7 - Episode 1842
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    #7 - Episode 1842

    S15:E7

    Big Bird leads imaginary elephants into a pretend closet to teach addition while confusing Luis. Oscar demonstrates that objects don't need to be in one place to count correctly, then gets annoyed at teaching something nice. Sponsors: P, T, 8

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 8 - Big Bird's toys
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    #8 - Big Bird's toys

    S15:E8

    Forgetful Jones plays cymbals off-cue during "Pop Goes the Weasel" until he gets the timing right. The group examines autographs on casts and learns that worms are invertebrates, while Big Bird teaches others to put toys away. Sponsors: T, X, 11

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 9 - Episode 1844
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    #9 - Episode 1844

    S15:E9

    Big Bird finds a "Se Habla Español" sign blown by the wind to a tree and tries mailing it to Puerto Rico. Oscar demonstrates subtraction with bowling balls while Forgetful Jones discusses the word "love" with Clementine. Sponsors: W, Z, 10

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 10 - Dr. Nobel Price \"discovers\" the law of gravity
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    #10 - Dr. Nobel Price \"discovers\" the law of gravity

    S15:E10

    Gilbert and Sullivan sing "The Letter B" while Oscar plans a vacation with predictably Grouch packing. Dr. Nobel Price drops his teddy bear repeatedly and declares he's discovered gravity, ignoring Olivia's attempts to explain it. Sponsors: B, L, 9

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 11 - Barkley's bath
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    #11 - Barkley's bath

    S15:E11

    The gang prepares a bath for Barkley using an inflatable pool and increasing amounts of water. When Snuffleupagus arrives thirsty and drinks the entire tub, nobody believes Big Bird's story until later when they finally bathe and dry off the dog. Sponsors: D, J, 12

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 12 - Oscar's eclipse party
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    #12 - Oscar's eclipse party

    S15:E12

    Oscar throws an eclipse party with his Grouch telescope while Telly panics about the moon disappearing and prepares with a protective outfit. Maria scolds Oscar for tricking Telly, allowing him to yell at the Grouch before they reconcile. Sponsors: D, H, 2

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 13 - Dr. Nobel Price invents a puzzle
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    #13 - Dr. Nobel Price invents a puzzle

    S15:E13

    Oscar hosts Monster on the Spot radio while dismissing various sounds until Telly's complaining becomes "beautiful." When Dr. Nobel Price accidentally breaks his picture, he invents a puzzle by putting the pieces together with Olivia's help. Sponsors: H, Q, 3

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 14 - Episode 1849
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    #14 - Episode 1849

    S15:E14

    Oscar runs a dog training school teaching dogs to disobey him, adding "don't" to commands when his initial approach fails. Snuffleupagus confirms his reality while Gordon unknowingly plays a duet with Snuffy thinking it's Big Bird. Sponsors: Q, V, 4

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 15 - Max Monster's broken wagon
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    #15 - Max Monster's broken wagon

    S15:E15

    Bob and Oscar quarrel over the letter Q while Big Bird teaches about cooperation. Max brings his broken wagon to be fixed, refusing to replace it despite being missing every part except the handle. Sponsors: Q, R, 4

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 16 - Episode 1851
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    #16 - Episode 1851

    S15:E16

    The gang participates in various educational activities exploring letters, numbers, and skills together. Sponsors: F, O, 6

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 17 - Episode 1852
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    #17 - Episode 1852

    S15:E17

    Short educational segments teach letters, numbers, and social skills through character interactions. Sponsors: P, R, 7

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 18 - Gladys needs a new cowbell
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    #18 - Gladys needs a new cowbell

    S15:E18

    Gladys the Grouch cow needs a new cowbell, and the Sesame Street community helps her find or create a replacement for her beloved noisemaker. Sponsors: R, Z, 8

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 19 - Snuffy is sick
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    #19 - Snuffy is sick

    S15:E19

    Snuffleupagus becomes ill and Big Bird cares for him while friends visit to check on his condition and offer support during his recovery. Sponsors: O, U, 9

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 20 - Episode 1855
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    #20 - Episode 1855

    S15:E20

    Characters engage in educational segments and interactive activities exploring various learning topics. Sponsors: M, T, 9

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 21 - Polly Darton visits
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    #21 - Polly Darton visits

    S15:E21

    Country music star Polly Darton visits Sesame Street, performing songs and spending time with the characters in musical celebration. Sponsors: A, X, 11

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 22 - Rhyming for Reasons
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    #22 - Rhyming for Reasons

    S15:E22

    Big Bird and friends explore rhyming words and their creative uses in stories, songs, and games throughout the episode. Sponsors: A, E, 12

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 23 - Captain Vegetable comes to Sesame Street
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    #23 - Captain Vegetable comes to Sesame Street

    S15:E23

    Captain Vegetable arrives to teach the characters about healthy vegetables and the importance of proper nutrition. Sponsors: C, Y, 2

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 24 - Bernie, a piano tuner, tunes Oscar's piano; Olivia dates with Bernie
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    #24 - Bernie, a piano tuner, tunes Oscar's piano; Olivia dates with Bernie

    S15:E24

    Piano tuner Bernie arrives to fix Oscar's instrument but develops a connection with Olivia instead, exploring themes of unexpected romance. Sponsors: L, Y, 3

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Sesame Street Season 15 Episode 25 - Episode 1860
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    #25 - Episode 1860

    S15:E25

    The cast engages in educational activities exploring letters, numbers, and social-emotional learning concepts. Sponsors: E, S, 4

    Director:Unknown
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Season 15 Ratings Summary

"Gordon and Snuffy run in the NYC Marathon" is the best rated episode of "Sesame Street" season 15. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/21/1983. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Big Bird can't get back to sleep".