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It may surprise some to hear that “Sesame Street” has a legacy of musical guests that is arguably only rivaled by “Saturday Night Live” — performers over the decades have ranged from Stevie Wonder to Tony Bennett, Erykah Badu to the Fugees, Patti Labelle to R.E.M., and clever interpretations like odes to the letter U from both One Direction (“What Makes U Useful”) and Smokey Robinson (“U Really Got a Hold on Me”), and opera singer Marilyn Horne trilling an operatic version of “C Is for Cookie,” and much more.
The show has another stacked lineup for this, the show’s 55 th season, and SZA’s special performance dropped today: a songs about “Gratitude” she performs with muppets Elmo, Abby and Gabrielle, to which she brings her singular mellifluous melodies and vocalizations.
Other performers this season include Noah Kahan, Michael B. Jordan, Samara Joy, Chris Stapleton, Renee Rapp, Jonathan Van Ness and Billie Jean King joining for songs and other segments. The season is available on local PBS stations across the country and on the free PBS Kids Video app Fall 2025.
According to the announcement, Season 55’s curriculum will focus on emotional well-being, helping children learn accessible strategies to comprehend and cope with big feelings through fun, lighthearted, relatable, and engaging stories.
“New episodes of Sesame Street will help young viewers understand and express their feelings, learn new mindfulness practices, and as always, have a blast with their favorite furry and funny friends,” said Sal Perez, the show’s executive prodiucer. “Whether it’s taking a volcano breath when angry, learning to give yourself a hug when frustrated, or wiggling it out when disappointed, we are empowering children with the strategies to help build resiliency and the foundational skills for emotional well-being.”
“Sesame Street” is underwritten in part by Beaches Resorts and Google.
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