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The Worst Episodes of The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo

Every episode of The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo!

Elmo is the host of his very own talk show and he's going to bring you some (not-too-late) fun with this celeb-studded talk show, bringing...
Genres:TalkKidsComedy
Network:HBO Max

Worst Episodes Summary

"Seth Meyers / Kelly Rowland" is the worst rated episode of "The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/30/2021. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "Brady Noon / WanMor".

  • Seth Meyers / Kelly Rowland
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    #1 - Seth Meyers / Kelly Rowland

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2021

    “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” and on that farm are celebrity friends Seth Meyers, who challenges Elmo’s new friend Felice to an obstacle course, and Kelly Rowland, who performs her rendition of the classic song!

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  • Brady Noon / WanMor
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    #2 - Brady Noon / WanMor

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2021

    It’s a pet party when actor and animal lover Brady Noon stops by for a paw-some game against Elmo’s new friend Jayla that tests their ability to leash a dog. Next, Wanmor “raises the ruff” with a song about how to properly care for pets.

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  • Amber Ruffin / Bebe Rexha
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    #3 - Amber Ruffin / Bebe Rexha

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/2021

    Rise and shine! While Ernie helps Bert with a morning do-over, Elmo and his new friend Ziva are joined by comedian and TV show host Amber Ruffin for a teeth-cleaning challenge. Then, Bebe Rexha sings about morning routines!

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  • Jenna Bush Hager / Sophie Fatu
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    #4 - Jenna Bush Hager / Sophie Fatu

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/2021

    While Felix and Baby Bear plan a pretend trip to outer space, author and talk show host Jenna Bush Hager squares off against Elmo’s new friend Nilah in a suitcase-packing challenge, and Sophie Fatu sings about traveling.

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  • Ames McNamara / Leslie Odom Jr.
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    #5 - Ames McNamara / Leslie Odom Jr.

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2021

    Actor Ames McNamara joins in on the fun in this bathtime-themed episode! Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. performs the iconic bath time classic, “Rubber Duckie!”

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  • Dani & Dannah Lane / AJR
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    #6 - Dani & Dannah Lane / AJR

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/28/2021

    Sisters Dani and Dannah Lane team up with Elmo’s new friend Lucia to sort mail before the brothers of AJR sing “Heroes in Your Neighborhood.” Then, Cookie enlists his friends for help thanking community workers!

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  • Rohan Chand / Kane Brown
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    #7 - Rohan Chand / Kane Brown

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/2021

    While Ernie preps Bert for a big football game, actor and tennis lover Rohan Chand suits up for a thrilling timed challenge. Later, country music star Kane Brown steps up to the plate for a song about the topic of the day: sports!

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  • Busy Philipps
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    #8 - Busy Philipps

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2021

    Elmo forgets his signature tie just in time to teach the audience about… getting dressed! Then, Busy Philipps packs on the winter clothes in a timed challenge against Elmo’s new friend Christian.

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  • Aidy Bryant / Hello Sunday
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    #9 - Aidy Bryant / Hello Sunday

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/18/2021

    Comedian Aidy Bryant and singing duo Hello Sunday stop by for some babysitting-themed fun as Cookie Monster does his best to keep an eye on his niece.

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  • Mackenzie Hancsicsak / Juanes
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    #10 - Mackenzie Hancsicsak / Juanes

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 11/25/2021

    “C”is for cook-ing as actor Mackenzie Hancsicsak joins Elmo’s new friend Destin in a Cookie Monster-themed pancake challenge. Later, Juanes sings about navigating the kitchen.

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  • Sway Bhatia / Tori Kelly
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    #11 - Sway Bhatia / Tori Kelly

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/2/2021

    The studio is abuzz for bug day as actor Sway Bhatia drops by to learn and play games all about insects. Then, it’s buggy boogie time with singer Tori Kelly!

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  • Shahadi Wright Joseph / Madison Reyes
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    #12 - Shahadi Wright Joseph / Madison Reyes

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 12/9/2021

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  • Tamron Hall / Brandon "Taz" Niederauer
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    #13 - Tamron Hall / Brandon "Taz" Niederauer

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 12/16/2021

    Elmo jams out for musical instrument day with journalist Tamron Hall and guitarist Brandon “Taz” Niederauer.

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  • Big Bird / Kelvin Dukes
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    #14 - Big Bird / Kelvin Dukes

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 12/23/2021

    Elmo’s new friend Ryan puts his skills to the test against Big Bird and Kelvin Dukes, while Grover helps Baby Bear open his brand-new restaurant!

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  • Isaiah Russell-Bailey / James Monroe Iglehart
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    #15 - Isaiah Russell-Bailey / James Monroe Iglehart

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 12/30/2021

    Isaiah Russell-Bailey and James Monroe Iglehart show Elmo just how much fun chores can be, while Grover does his best to help Rosita clean up the studio.

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  • Miles Brown / Joyous String Quartet
    6.3/1010 votes
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    #16 - Miles Brown / Joyous String Quartet

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/18/2020

    Elmo faces off in a nursery rhyme rap battle with Miles Brown, and the Joyous String Ensemble drop by, in their PJs, to play a medley of familiar tunes. Cookie Monster babysits his little niece, who runs loose around the studio before her bedtime.

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  • Mykal-Michelle Harris / Jonathan Van Ness / H.E.R
    6.4/1011 votes
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    #17 - Mykal-Michelle Harris / Jonathan Van Ness / H.E.R

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/16/2020

    Elmo brings in "monster makeover specialist" Jonathan Van Ness to unleash the gorgeous monster inside Sesame Streeter Alan, before Elmo and Cookie unveil hair and makeup transformations of their own. Mykal-Michelle Harris gives hosting a whirl and faces off with Elmo in a "No Laugh Challenge," and H.E.R. performs a song about her beautiful, versatile hair.

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  • Andy Cohen / Josh Groban
    6.9/1012 votes
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    #18 - Andy Cohen / Josh Groban

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/23/2020

    When Grover gets lost on his way to guest-star on the show, Andy Cohen steps up to the plate and pretends to be Grover. As a talk show host himself, Andy knows the need to keep the show going no matter what and through his Grover impressions, Andy fools everyone into thinking he is, in fact, Grover ! Finally, Andy reveals his true identity while Grover still searches for a way onto the talk show set. Josh Groban performs I love Trash with Oscar the Grouch.

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  • Jason Sudeikis / Ciara
    7.0/1010 votes
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    #19 - Jason Sudeikis / Ciara

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 8/6/2020

    Elmo isn't shy about an important part of his bedtime routine -- potty time; after he challenges Jason Sudeikis to a round of the "Silly Dance Game," Ciara stops by to share an inspiring musical message; Grover shakes things up as he plays usher.

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  • Jimmy Fallon / Kacey Musgraves
    7.1/1026 votes
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    #20 - Jimmy Fallon / Kacey Musgraves

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/27/2020

    Before bedtime, Elmo takes on the extra special role of talk show host! And for his very first episode, Elmo welcomes guests Jimmy Fallon and Kasey Musgraves, who sings a Sesame Street classic.

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  • Jordin Sparks / Nature Nick
    7.1/1017 votes
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    #21 - Jordin Sparks / Nature Nick

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/11/2020

    Trainer Nature Nick brings some animal friends on-set to help teach Elmo about nocturnal creatures. Jordin Sparks sings one of her favorite childhood songs and shares the thing she loves most about nighttime. Correspondent Grover takes to Sesame Street to investigate whether or not the sun should be in bed. Correspondent Grover takes to Sesame Street to investigate whether or not it's night.

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  • Olivia Wilde / Sara Bareilles
    7.1/1011 votes
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    #22 - Olivia Wilde / Sara Bareilles

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 7/30/2020

    The Count helps Elmo keep an eye on the clock in preparation for jammie time. Elmo welcomes Olivia Wilde for a game of "Teddy Bear Dress Up." Musical guest Sara Bareilles brings out two of her besties -- plus an extra special Sesame Street friend -- to help her perform her very own version of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."

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  • Jonas Brothers
    7.2/1021 votes
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    #23 - Jonas Brothers

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/27/2020

    The Jonas Brothers drop by Elmo's show to compete in a Silly Freeze Dance contest and share a song about brushing those pearly whites. Abby Cadabby's magical fix causes havoc in the control room for Bert and Ernie.

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  • Blake Lively / Dan + Shay
    7.2/1010 votes
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    #24 - Blake Lively / Dan + Shay

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/25/2020

    Elmo and Cookie Monster talk weird dreams before Blake Lively returns to Sesame Street for a game of "Cookie Monster Says." Dan + Shay perform their own rendition of "I Don't Want to Live on the Moon." Oscar the Grouch prepares to finally get his chance in the spotlight for "Trash Talk."

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  • Hoda Kotb / Ben Platt
    7.3/1010 votes
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    #25 - Hoda Kotb / Ben Platt

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/9/2020

    Elmo does some hard-hitting journalism to learn about Hoda Kotb's morning routine before challenging her to a game of "Hot Potato." Ben Platt treats Cookie to a song about his very favorite thing. Grover offers his expertise on how to pack Elmo's backpack for school.

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