Sesame Street has been a global television success in the United States and in many other territories since its launch at the end of the 1960s due to its appeal of mass media with a meticulously researched, child-focused educational mission, creating a truly unique and transformative force in children’s television.
Originally broadcast on public television, it offered a cost-effective and accessible form of high-quality early childhood education to children regardless of their socioeconomic background.
The setting of “Sesame Street” was one of the first on television to depict a functional, diverse, and integrated urban neighborhood with human characters of various ages, races, and cultures, normalizing diversity and promoting social acceptance.
Season 56 launches next week
Season 56 of Sesame Street is scheduled to launch on Monday, November 10, 2025.
The new season will premiere simultaneously on Netflix and on PBS stations and the PBS Kids streaming apps in the U.S., ensuring accessibility.
This new season features a “reimagined” format, including a longer main story segment and a partnership with Netflix that gives the show a greater worldwide reach.
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