Sesame Street from Around the World
The longest street in the world just built a new bridge that spans from your laptop to 12 other countries! For the first time ever, Sesame Street fans living in the U.S. can enjoy a free sampling of original international co-productions of the beloved television program. Much like Sesame Street in the United States, the international co-productions are culturally distinct versions of Sesame Street and features their own Muppets, sets and unique storylines. These productions are designed by local experts in early childhood development, thereby ensuring that each curriculum meets the needs of pre-school aged children throughout the country. Topics addressed include reading, mathematics, health, diversity and family, and segments include singing, dancing and humor to engage children in the learning process.
- 2006-2011
- 1 season
- Family
The longest street in the world just built a new bridge that spans from your laptop to 12 other countries! For the first time ever, Sesame Street fans living in the U.S. can enjoy a free sampling of original international co-productions of the beloved television program. Much like Sesame Street in the United States, the international co-productions are culturally distinct versions of Sesame Street and features their own Muppets, sets and unique storylines. These productions are designed by local experts in early childhood development, thereby ensuring that each curriculum meets the needs of pre-school aged children throughout the country. Topics addressed include reading, mathematics, health, diversity and family, and segments include singing, dancing and humor to engage children in the learning process.
Season 1 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 2006 - 2011
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 25 mins
Join our Sisimpur friends on an exploration of rhythm, song, and dance. In this episode, Shiku and Ikri play with a sound machine, Halum sings an alphabet song; Tuktuki visits a dance school and much more. Whether putting sounds together, practicing dance moves, or playing an instrument with a friend you will soon agree that rhythm is everywhere!
Episode 2
Brazil: Vila Sesamo - Music
Sat, Mar 1, 2008 27 mins
Join Bel, Garibaldo and friends on a musical adventure! In this episode, we explore sound through games; make musical instruments out of recycled materials, rock out to a music video, and so much more! This is a foreign language/non-subtitled episode.
Episode 3
Egypt: Alam Simsim
Fri, Sep 1, 2006 24 mins
Filfil and the gang create their own school when Nimnim feels left out as Khokha prepares for her first day of school. In this home/ school adventure the group covers various topics, ranging from gym class and counting to the importance of raising one's hand to ask a question. This episode encourages children to develop a positive attitude toward school, acquiring knowledge, school activities, interacting with teachers and classmates and to know that school is a fun place to be. This is a foreign language/non-subtitled episode.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Mon, Feb 1, 2010 25 mins
In this episode, characters Putri and Momon are having difficulty moving a large box. Pak Bagus explains the origin of the wheel to the two friends with a vibrant animated story. With friendly characters and vivid imagery, this and many other episodes of Jalan Sesama teach children the value of storytelling in relation to Indonesia's diverse national culture.
Episode 5
Jordan: Hikayat Simsim- My Family
Tue, May 1, 2007 25 mins
During a look at Jiddo Simsim's family album, Tonton and Juljul decide to investigate the meaning of the word "heritage." This episode introduces children to traditional aspects of Jordanian culture such as songs, dress, and crafts while also presenting diverse family structures. This is a foreign language/non-subtitled episode.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
Tue, Apr 1, 2008 16 mins
After a disagreement,Potto and Hilda decide to split up the Sesame Tree. Just as they've finished making a line down the center of the Tree, a question comes in:"why do we have to share?" Hilda goes to visit quintuplets to find the answer.
Episode 7
Palestine: Shara'a Simsim - The Storm
Tue, May 1, 2007 33 mins
A big storm hits Shara'a Simsim, leaving Haneen and Karim afraid and Sesame Street a mess. Under Saleem's leadership, everybody on Sesame Street comes out to help clean up the destruction together. This episode teaches children to discuss their fears, how to overcome them, and the values of teamwork. This is a foreign language/non-subtitled episode.
Episode 8
Russia: Ulitsa Sezam - Various Foods on Ulitsa Sezam
Fri, Dec 1, 2006 22 mins
It's all about Good Nutrition on Ulitsa Sezam! Everyone knows that Zeliboba loves cereal and porridge, so to make him happy his friends decided to treat him - each with their unique porridge. While Zeliboba enjoys his full breakfast, cavemen discover orange juice and a letter present delicious yogurt. Then, Natalia Podolskaya and Ulitsa Sezam muppets sing about benefits of eating healthy foods. Bert and Ernie create new "Oatmeal art" on their computer - wonder what will it be today? And after all the various food discoveries, Zeliboba, Kubik, and Businka decide to do a pretend play of a famous Russian fable about the crow and cheese. Finally in "Businka's Gallery", Businka presents arts and crafts her friends from all over Russia sent to Ulitsa Sezam. This is a foreign language/non-subtitled episode.
Episode 9
Episode #1.9
Sun, Nov 1, 2009 26 mins
In this episode the characters use their imaginations to create enchanting stories based on different shapes. They also explore the worlds of music and art and use their imagination to create secret knocks and drum beats.
Episode 10
Episode #1.10
Fri, Dec 1, 2006 17 mins
Episode 30 opens with a situation that demonstrates the legitimacy of fearing the unfamiliar. On the Street, Ufnik attempts to shoo away Abigail by scaring her with words whose meaning she doesn't know. After a "Grapefruit Song" quicky, Abigail hosts celebrity Ronny Rock, and together they sing the nickname song "Mandelina". Bert fills up a bathtub for himself, and along with his Muppet friends, sings the song "I Gotta Be Clean". A boy named Ravid teaches Noah how to brush his teeth. Nuha's mother is a dentist, and in a local live-action film, we'll see how she visits her clinic for a routine examination. Returning to the Street, Abigail concludes that someone is planning a picnic in the park, on the basis of items she finds in the vicinity, but learns that it is important to base her conclusions on facts.
Episode 11
India: Galli Galli Sim Sim - Fairy Breakfast
Tue, Dec 1, 2009 24 mins
Chamki and Googly get mistakenly transported to a magical land where they meet a fairy who is in desperate need of her wings. While helping their new fairy friend, Chamki and Googly learn the importance of a nutritious breakfast and learn a few magic tricks along the way!
Episode 12
Kosovo-Albanian: Rruga Sesam - Celebrating Our Surroundings and Culture!
Sun, Jan 1, 2006 30 mins
Let's join our Sesame friends as they learn about the environment, diversity, and cultural appreciation. In this episode, Zoe and Rosita sing about being Girls of the World, we learn how to plant a community garden, see how Big Bird, Telly and Flavia Flea express different feelings, and have lots of fun along the way. This is a foreign language/non-subtitled episode.
Episode 13
Episode #1.13
Sun, Jan 1, 2006 31 mins
Let's join our Sesame friends as they learn about the environment, diversity, and cultural appreciation. In this episode, Zoe and Rosita sing about being Girls of the World, we learn how to plant a community garden, see how Big Bird, Telly and Flavia Flea express different feelings, and have lots of fun along the way. This is a foreign language/non-subtitled episode.
Episode 14
Germany: Sesamstraße
Wed, Aug 12, 2026