Sesame Street Season 55 to Focus on Emotional Well-Being With Star-Studded Guests

The new season, debuting January 16 on Max, features lessons on coping with emotions and appearances by SZA, Chris Stapleton, Reneé Rapp, and more.

Season 55 of Sesame Street will premiere on January 16, 2025, on Max, with new episodes releasing weekly every Thursday.
The season's curriculum centers on emotional well-being, teaching children strategies to process and manage big emotions through music, mindfulness, and relatable stories.
Guest stars include musicians SZA, Chris Stapleton, Noah Kahan, Reneé Rapp, and Samara Joy, as well as actor Michael B. Jordan and tennis legend Billie Jean King.
Highlights include SZA teaching gratitude through song, Reneé Rapp exploring feelings with acoustic music, and Samara Joy using live jazz improvisation to demonstrate taking turns.
While Max will not renew its deal for new episodes after this season, Sesame Workshop is exploring new distribution options to ensure the show's future.