Tubi Expands Access to "Sesame Street" with 250 Episodes

Starting April 1, 2026, Tubi will add 250 episodes of the iconic children's series "Sesame Street" to its free streaming platform, following a partnership with Sesame Workshop. This collection will include episodes from the show's inception in 1969 through Season 38, featuring notable episodes such as “Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street,” “Maria and Luis Get Married,” and “Big Bird Goes to Hawaii.” Tubi plans to refresh its offerings quarterly, replacing 10% of the episodes with additional content.

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Tubi emphasizes a commitment to providing a "kid-safe" viewing environment, ensuring that advertisements are not targeted based on personal information. Parents can create accounts for their children, enhancing the platform's safety features. Adam Lewinson, Tubi's chief content officer, highlighted the importance of making educational entertainment accessible, stating, “By bringing hundreds of episodes to Tubi for free, we’re giving today’s kids access to joyful, foundational learning.”

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The addition of "Sesame Street" to Tubi complements existing distribution channels. Netflix holds global streaming rights for current-season episodes and some library content, while YouTube has recently added 100 free episodes. In the United States, episodes are also available on PBS stations and PBS Kids digital platforms, with HBO Max offering a substantial collection to its subscribers. This multi-platform availability underscores the enduring popularity and educational value of "Sesame Street."

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Joseph Giraldi, chief operating officer at Sesame Workshop, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating that it allows for an expanded reach and impact, making beloved characters and educational media accessible to more children and families. Tubi, part of Fox Corp.'s Tubi Media Group, claims to offer the largest collection of premium on-demand content, with over 300,000 movies and TV episodes and more than 400 exclusive originals, catering to over 100 million monthly active viewers.

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While the partnership has been largely welcomed, some critics argue that the proliferation of "Sesame Street" across multiple platforms may dilute its educational impact. Concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of advertising in children's programming, even within a "kid-safe" framework.

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As Tubi continues to enhance its content library, the platform's strategy will likely focus on expanding its offerings of educational programming. The quarterly updates to the "Sesame Street" collection may also pave the way for future collaborations with other educational content providers, further enriching the viewing experience for children and families.

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