“Sesame Street’s” 51st Season Is Here with Tons of Celeb Guests

Get ready for a brand new song!

By Karly Wood November 11, 2020

Can you believe it? Sesame Street is about to launch its 51^st season!

Tune in on Thur., Nov. 12 on HBO Max where the famed show is making its debut on the streaming platform. HBO Max will be airing 35 new episodes every Thursday and will head to PBS Kids in Fall 2021.

“This season debut on HBO Max marks another key moment in our partnership with WarnerMedia. We are grateful to them and our longstanding partners at PBS for their continued support as we work together to help children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder,” says Steve Youngwood, Sesame Workshop’s President of Media & Education and COO.

So what celebrities will be heading to Sesame Street? Keep your eyes peeled for Maggie Rogers (Nov. 19), Issa Rae (Dec. 10), Stephen and Ayesha Curry (Mar. 25), Billy Porter (Apr. 1), Kelsea Ballerini (Jun. 17) and Hailee Steinfeld. Steinfeld will also be debuting a new anthem, “I Wonder, What If, Let’s Try” on Thurs. Nov. 26 which will play throughout the season.

Season 51 is the start of a two-year curriculum that will focus on fun problem solving that helps build critical thinking skills so kids can solve problems in real life.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Sesame Street

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