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21 May 2025
Netflix has struck a deal to stream Sesame Street. The show will be available on Netflix while still airing on PBS.
This follows U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to cut funding for PBS. He claimed PBS and NPR provided biased news.
Netflix described Sesame Street as a beloved and trusted program. It helps kids learn in a fun way.
The deal brings a new season to Netflix’s 300 million users. It will also offer 90 hours of classic episodes.
Sesame Street faced challenges after Warner Bros Discovery, HBO's parent company, did not renew its contract.
The funding group for PBS and NPR has ended a program that supported shows like Sesame Street.
Thanks to this new deal, PBS can continue airing Sesame Street. It will air on the same day as Netflix.
Sesame Street began in 1969. Its creators aimed to teach children in an engaging manner. They collaborated with Harvard and child experts.
They also partnered with Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets. This led to the birth of characters like Big Bird.
The show is well-known for its song: “Can you tell me how to get, How to get to Sesame Street?”
Over the years, it has done much more than teach ABCs.
In 2002, Elmo visited Congress to discuss music in schools.
In 2006, the show helped combat childhood obesity. Cookie Monster taught that cookies are a “sometimes food.”
Michelle Obama appeared on the show to promote healthy eating.
Netflix is expanding its kids' content. It reports that kids' shows make up 15% of all viewing.
New episodes of Peppa Pig are also on the way. A new Peppa Pig game featuring puzzles and coloring will be released.
Peppa Pig follows a young pig named Peppa. She lives with her family in a small British town.
