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After more than five decades on the air and countless reruns across networks and streamers, Sesame Street<\/a> is finally building its biggest digital home yet\u2014on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n In a post<\/a> on the show\u2019s official X account, Sesame Workshop confirmed that starting in January 2026, the beloved children\u2019s series will upload hundreds of full episodes to its official YouTube channels.<\/p>\n The move will make YouTube the single largest hub for Sesame Street<\/em> content online.<\/p>\n \u201cBeginning in January 2026, YouTube will have the largest digital library of Sesame Street<\/em> content, with hundreds of full episodes coming to the Sesame Street<\/em> channels,\u201d the post read, inviting families everywhere to \u201cgrow smarter, stronger, and kinder, one episode at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n Katie Kurtz, YouTube\u2019s managing director and global head of youth and learning, also addressed the news in a company blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n She said the expanded deal isn\u2019t just about uploading past episodes\u2014Sesame Workshop will continue creating original shorts for YouTube, and it plans to host workshops with YouTube creators to help them balance entertainment with educational value.<\/p>\n The numbers suggest the partnership makes sense. Sesame Street\u2019s<\/em> channels on YouTube have drawn over five billion views in the past year, a 130% jump compared to the year before.<\/p>\n Parents and educators worried that the series\u2014originally designed to be accessible to all\u2014was increasingly locked behind a paywall on platforms like Netflix and HBO<\/a>.<\/p>\n By putting thousands of hours of content on YouTube, where it\u2019s free to watch, Sesame Workshop is addressing long-standing concerns about accessibility.<\/p>\n The announcement on X drew celebratory comments.<\/p>\n \u201cHope ya can throw some classic episodes from 1969-1994 in there too,\u201d one fan wrote.<\/p>\n Another added, \u201cIt\u2019s so dope how you guys keep the kids entertained and educated across generations. Sesame Street<\/em> forever.\u201d<\/p>\n Others responded with enthusiasm. \u201cOH MY STARS!!! A whole, huge world of kindness, giggles, and friendship\u2026 it feels like the most wonderful, magical gift ever!\u201d one person gushed.<\/p>\n Another thanked the team directly, saying, \u201cMy little nephew loves this.”<\/p>\nHundreds of episodes are joining the platform<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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