SESAME STREET SELECTS: Episodes 1.1-1.3

SESAME STREET SELECTS features “select” episodes of SESAME STREET, available on Netflix. The series takes a fun dive into the beloved educational series, compiling memorable episodes from seasons past, allowing a whole new generation of children to enjoy classic episodes.

SESAME STREET SELECTS presents high-quality entertainment and incorporates color and creative interaction through music, skits, and art. The series engages viewers of all ages and fosters learning.

In Episode 1, titled “The BubbleFest,” Murray shares that the word on the street is “liquid.” On Sesame Street, the characters host a bubble fest and learn how to blow bubbles step by step. Abby, Elmo, and their friends create a bubble mix, work together, and help each other discover the best bubble solution recipe. They explore iridescence and different methods for blowing bubbles and producing various sizes. Then, they enjoy blowing bubbles together.

Later, actor George Lopez teaches Elmo and Abby about liquids and how they take the shape of their containers. A cartoon Elmo then sings about the letter B.

In episode 2, titled “Elmo & The Monarch Butterfly,” Murray announces that the word on the street is “fascinating.” Elmo and Telly search for insects with a magnifying glass and uncover fascinating facts. They read about butterflies and their metamorphosis, and Elmo dresses up as a butterfly egg before transforming into a butterfly. He learns about the butterfly’s body parts and how they eat. Abby discusses the word “fascinating,” and three puppets sing an inspirational song about making the world better.

Episode 3, titled “The Good Sport,” begins with Elmo and Abby playing hot potato. They disagree about who gets “out,” and Abby becomes upset and takes a break from the game because Elmo brags about winning. Telly helps Elmo improve his hot potato skills, and Abby returns to play, reminding Elmo that it’s only a game. However, Elmo continues boasting and calls her a “loser.”

Another friend plays with Elmo and explains how his bragging hurt others’ feelings. Elmo decides to be a good sport and apologizes to Abby. He sings a song expressing regret for his behavior, and Abby forgives him. He promises to be a good sport as they play a friendly new game of hot potato.

At the end, a stop-motion chalk video teaches kids about the letter R. A clip counts butterflies. Grover works at a coffee shop and explains the coffee production process, from the coffee beans on a bush to the final product.

These episodes of SESAME STREET SELECTS convey a biblical and moral worldview where friends work together, encourage one another, and learn from their mistakes. In episode 3, Elmo’s poor behavior leads him to call his friend a loser, but he quickly recognizes his mistake and repents. Overall, the series imparts wholesome and valuable lessons. MOVIEGUIDE® finds the first three episodes of the Season One of SESAME SELECTS to have no objectionable content.