Iconic episodes from seasons one through 38, including the time in 1980 that R2-D2 and C-3PO met Big Bird, will be available as part of the one-year deal.
The free, Fox-owned streamer is bringing select episodes of seasons one through 38 of the iconic children’s series to its platform starting Wednesday, April 1, episodes, aired between 1969 and 2007, will be available on the platform as part of the one-year deal.
Every quarter, 10 percent of the available episodes will be swapped with new ones, bringing additional old-school favorites to the fore.,” Tubi’s chief content officer Adam Lewinson said in a statement. “By bringing hundreds of episodes to Tubi for free, we’re giving today’s kids access to joyful, foundational learning while inviting parents to share a piece of their own childhood with the next generation.” Some notable episodes that will be available on the platform include the series’ 1969 premiere, “Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street.” The 1988 episode when characters Maria and Lewis get married will be on offer, as will the 1980 episode whencharacters C-3PO and R2-D2 visited the Street. That’s not to mention one of the series’ first big on-location shoots, 1978’s “Big Bird Goes to Hawaii.”, produced by the New York-based nonprofit Sesame Workshop, has aired on PBS since its debut in 1969. But streaming platforms have shown deep interest in carrying the series in the last decade or so as well. Starting in 2015, HBOThe Tubi deal demonstrates just how enduring the power of Big Bird and Elmo is. The move additionally aligns withreleased by Tubi and The Harris Poll earlier this year that emphasized viewers’ interest in watching nostalgic storytelling. The poll found that 97 percent of respondents were interested to watch projects released more than 10 years ago and that 79 percent of respondents thought streamers should resurface old, beloved projects and not just promote new shows and films. has been making trusted, joyful learning accessible to every child,” Sesame Workshop chief operating officer Joseph Giraldi said in a statement. “Bringing to Tubi allows us to expand our reach and impact — and we are thrilled that our beloved characters and proven educational media will now be available to even more children, families, and fans.”Richard LawsonThe Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Apple TV's Stellar 9-Part Sci-Fi Series Has No Bad EpisodesSamba Schutte in Pluribus Episode 2
Read more »
All 10 Episodes of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2, RankedThis short season of Frieren felt truly different, with many small stories woven into its ten episodes but some episodes stood out more.
Read more »
2 TV Shows Canceled at CBS, Release Dates for Final Episodes SetCBS cancels two scripted series, setting May finale dates as part of its 2026–27 lineup decisions and schedule rollout.
Read more »
3 Revelations That Expose Ha Ji Won & Ju Ji Hoon In Episodes 3-4 Of “Climax”In the latest episodes of 'Climax,' tensions are rife and the stakes even higher, as both Bang Tae Seop (Ju Ji Hoon) and Chu Sang Ah (Ha Ji Won) face the
Read more »
The 65 Best 'South Park' Episodes of All Time, According to IMDbSaab currently serves as an Updates Editor for Collider, where she contributes to the site by updating top-performing articles.
Read more »
12 Shockingly Dark Sitcom EpisodesArielle Port is an entertainment writer and former TV producer with Netflix and Hallmark credits, now covering film and TV at Screen Rant.
Read more »