Sesame Street's new partnership with YouTube will bring 'hundreds of full episodes' to the video platform

Sesame Street, the iconic children's show, has announced a new partnership with YouTube, which will bring hundreds of full episodes of the show to the video platform. This partnership complements an existing deal with Netflix to stream new episodes of Sesame Street starting in November. The partnership will also see Sesame Workshop, the creator of Sesame Street, providing workshops for creators on how to create content that is entertaining while promoting learning. This is a recognition that children today are consuming more content on YouTube than traditional television. The new partnerships come at a crucial time for Sesame Street, as its future on free public broadcasters was uncertain after Warner Bros. Discovery opted to end its partnership with Sesame Workshop in 2024. Additionally, cuts to public media made by the Trump administration have impacted the show. These new partnerships with Netflix and YouTube ensure that Sesame Street will continue to be available for free to a wide audience, and may even reach new audiences in the process.