TV’s sweetest and funniest monster friends aren’t going anywhere. KAMU is excited to share that “Sesame Street” will continue to air on PBS stations across the country, extending the 50+ year history of one of the most iconic children’s programs of all time.
On May 19, 2025, PBS announced a new multi-year agreement with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the show. The agreement is a unique public-private partnership with Netflix, allowing new episodes to air for free on PBS and stream on Netflix on the same day. Episodes will also be available on PBS digital platforms, including the PBS KIDS webpage, the PBS KIDS Video App and the PBS KIDS YouTube channel. Additionally, new games will be produced for the PBS KIDS games website and app.
Season 56 will debut on KAMU later this year. The show has raised multiple generations of American children and is actually a few months older than KAMU, first launching on the PBS predecessor, NET, in November 1969, three months before KAMU-TV’s debut.
“I strongly believe that our educational programming for children is one of the most important aspects of our service to the American people, and “Sesame Street” has been an integral part of that critical work for more than half a century,” said Paula Kerger, the president and CEO of PBS. “We’re proud to continue our partnership in the pursuit of having a profound impact on the lives of children for years to come.”
The future of “Sesame Street” had been uncertain since HBO Max decided to let its streaming contract with Sesame Workshop end. This new partnership serves to secure the show’s future and allow more children to experience the heartfelt, engaging program for free.
“Sesame Street” currently airs on KAMU every day at 9 a.m. and on the 24/7 PBS KIDS channel at 5:30 and 7 a.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. only on weekends. Bookmark KAMU’s PBS KIDS schedule article for updates as the year continues.
