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Sesame Street: Season 17

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130 episodes · first aired Nov 18, 1985

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  1. 1 The adults on Sesame Street finally meet Mr. Snuffleupagus Nov 18, 1985 Big Bird reveals to Snuffy that something special is going to happen today: all his grown-up friends will finally get to meet his best friend face-to-face! Big Bird explains how tired he…
  2. 2 Snuffy befriends Maria Nov 19, 1985 In the early morning, Snuffy stops by Big Bird's nest, unable to sleep from the thrill of meeting everyone yesterday. A thought then occurs to him - he wonders if it really happened, or if…
  3. 3 Snuffy plays the harpmonica Nov 20, 1985 Snuffy wants to introduce Big Bird, Maria, Bob, Luis and Gordon to his new friend, but isn't sure how to do it since he just recently became friends with the grown-ups himself. Bob…
  4. 4 Gordon babysits Snuffy Nov 21, 1985 Gordon is sitting on the stoop of 123 Sesame Street and reminisces with the viewer about a time where he waited all day for Mr. Snuffleupagus. He decides he could take a walk over to…
  5. 5 Episode 2100 Nov 22, 1985 Telly Monster speaks in whispers as Gordon is asleep nearby in the yard, having stayed up late grading papers. The two were supposed to have lunch together, but Telly doesn't see how this…
  6. 6 Oscar’s ice cream stand Nov 25, 1985 Bob comes across Oscar's trash can, which has now been converted into an ice creamery. Oscar advertises his nine different flavors, all beginning with the letter S. Oscar recruits…
  7. 7 Gladys needs a new cowbell Nov 26, 1985 Snuffleupagus wrote his name today in Snufflegarden, but because he writes so big, he had to use four cards. He shows them off to Big Bird and the kids, who make several attempts to put…
  8. 8 Hooper's has a broken window Nov 27, 1985 Telly goes to Hooper's Store, but finds the door is locked and the glass from the window is missing. He calls David over, who explains that some kids playing baseball accidentally broke…
  9. 9 Remembering Mr. Hooper's egg cream Nov 28, 1985 The Honkers are in deep honk conversation when they notice the viewer and start honking even more and waving. Olivia comes by and asks what they're doing; they're so noisy. She wishes she…
  10. 10 Forgetful Maria Nov 29, 1985 After an encounter with Forgetful Jones, Maria imagines what it would be like to be just as forgetful as he is. Back in the present, David arrives to remind Maria about their lunch date…
  11. 11 Big Bird's toys Dec 2, 1985 Bob plays “Pop Goes the Weasel” with two kids and Forgetful Jones, who plays the cymbals off-cue. Bob instructs him to play after the word “fun,” but he does so when Susan stops by and…
  12. 12 Bernie, a piano tuner, tunes Oscar's piano; Olivia goes on a date with Bernie Dec 3, 1985 As Olivia rushes to work, she bumps into Bob and his friend, who Olivia shows signs of interest in. When they pass Oscar's trash can, Oscar is introduced to Bob’s friend, Bernie (a piano…
  13. 13 Telly doesn't get angry Dec 4, 1985 Oscar acts like a pirate in preparation for a bout of sailing with his pet elephants. Their ship, the S. Discontented, floats in the pool and the mast sticks out from the top of the can…
  14. 14 Snuffy plays his flute Dec 5, 1985 Bob and Luis encounter Oscar training some live dogs in his Grouch dog training school; he’s training them to disobey his commands. Bob questions this whole concept, and Oscar reminds him…
  15. 15 Telly’s gravity experiment Dec 6, 1985 The Count tells the viewer that today, they're going to learn to count grown-ups. He calls over Bob, Susan, Maria, David, and Mr. Macintosh, who are all rather busy, but allow themselves…
  16. 16 Polly Darton visits Dec 9, 1985 The cast prepares the street for a special occasion, decorating with a large banner, balloons and food. Forgetful Jones can't remember what's going on, so the others remind him that his…
  17. 17 Grundgetta enjoys the rain Dec 10, 1985 Susan, Olivia, David, and Bob prepare to have a picnic in the park for an outdoor concert. Grundgetta brings them something else they might need - her portable radio, which broadcasts a…
  18. 18 Oscar writes a play about trash Dec 11, 1985 Bob finds Oscar typing away in his trash can. Oscar, wearing a writer's outfit, tells him that he's working on a play about trash to be performed today on Sesame Street. Bob asks to read…
  19. 19 Luis' birthday Dec 12, 1985 Telly Monster and Big Bird are fighting over who gets to read a book in Big Bird's nest, tugging on each end until it tears in half. They apologize to each other and decide to each read…
  20. 20 Oscar and the butterfly Dec 13, 1985 On Ask Oscar, Telly reads a letter asking about the importance of listening. Oscar drives Telly crazy by blatantly paying little attention to everything he says, forcing Telly to repeat…
  21. 21 A noisy day in the library Dec 16, 1985 Luis gives Telly Monster a plan on how to get Oscar the Grouch to help show one of today's letters - R. Telly loudly begins his talk to get Oscar's attention and asks Oscar not to help at…
  22. 22 Teaching a baby Honker the alphabet. Dec 17, 1985 Maria welcomes the viewer, then encounters Big Bird teaching a baby Honker to honk the alphabet. Big Bird recites it one part at a time in the form of "The Alphabet Song," and with Maria's…
  23. 23 Oscar's eclipse party Dec 18, 1985 Slimey has had a long day of activity, so Oscar weighs him on a scale. David notes that Slimey weighs 4 ounces, which isn't accurate because he's holding a balloon, a backpack, and a…
  24. 24 Grouch diving contest Dec 19, 1985 At today's Grouchketeer meeting, Oscar presents a lesson on the letter S. On his Grouch computer, he's loaded a program that shows grouchy images of S words when the S key is pressed…
  25. 25 Gladys jumps over the moon Dec 20, 1985 Snuffleupagus shows Big Bird his outfit for a pageant about the alphabet at Snufflegarden, where he's playing the letter X. He sings his part in the show, then heads off. Sponsors: C, X, 11
  26. 26 Piri gets a job at Hooper's Dec 23, 1985 Piri wants to ask David for a part-time job at Hooper's Store. Oscar demonstrates how he should make the ask, with Telly's help. He gets face-to-face with Telly and loudly demands a job…
  27. 27 Miles' adoption Dec 24, 1985 Big Bird and Snuffy declare today as "Best Friends Day," and plan to celebrate together with a picnic in the park. Big Bird is eager to get started, but Snuffy reminds him to first pick up…
  28. 28 Miles' adoption Dec 25, 1985 Everybody on Sesame Street prepares for Miles' arrival in their own ways. A deliveryman drops off extra diapers and baby food for David at Hooper's Store, while Maria and Luis set up a…
  29. 29 Miles' adoption Dec 26, 1985 Susan and Gordon welcome the viewer to Sesame Street, and explain their process of baby-proofing the apartment in order to keep little Miles safe. They're taking any breakable objects and…
  30. 30 Miles' adoption Dec 27, 1985 Susan's parents arrive from Michigan to see Miles. They are eager to see their grandson for the first time, but he is finally sleeping. Miles' grandmother Dorothy wants to sneak a peek…
  31. 31 A piano on Sesame Street Dec 30, 1985 While Oscar and Susan argue over the placement of Oscar's piano positioned in front of his trash can, along comes Mrs. Trump to play a happy tune. They're joined by Maria, Gordon, and the…
  32. 32 Episode 2127 Dec 31, 1985 "Explorer Jones" and the kids pretend to be explorers. They're looking for the alphabet, but Forgetful doesn't know what it looks like. After identifying it as Maria's hot plate and Bob's…
  33. 33 Dr. Price invents the square ball Jan 1, 1986 At the crack of dawn, Ferlinghetti Donizetti drums a rhyme in the yard waking everyone up in the neighborhood. Big Bird leads the kids in a class for how to be pretend cars. Sponsors: I…
  34. 34 Forgetful Jones loses his numbers Jan 2, 1986 Bob walks outside of his apartment and greets the viewer. He's just happened to receive his mail, and decides to go through it as he strolls down a busy Sesame Street. Sponsors: L, N, 2
  35. 35 Uncle Wally recalls his sailor days Jan 3, 1986 Gordon asks Piri, Big Bird, and Mr. Snuffleupagus to watch Miles while he goes to get his dry cleaning. Big Bird and Snuffy try to find ways to keep Miles amused, but their joke telling…
  36. 36 Episode 2131 Jan 6, 1986 The Count recruits Maria to help him in "Counting Toes." Simon Soundman brings his vacuum cleaner to the Fix-It Shop and describes, using sounds, the evening when it stopped working. Maria…
  37. 37 Episode 2132 Jan 7, 1986 It has just finished raining on Sesame Street, and Telly finds himself admiring the pitcher of rainwater he just collected. He tries to tell Oscar, who doesn't see why he should care about…
  38. 38 Episode 2133 Jan 8, 1986 Oscar hands Telly Monster the sheet music for his new song, "Q is for Quick," accompanied by his pet elephants. Telly sings it through once, but Oscar thinks it should sound faster. Telly…
  39. 39 Telly meets Placido Flamingo Jan 9, 1986 Telly Monster and a few kids hear some unique vocalizing; sounds they've never heard before on Sesame Street. They approach what Telly describes as "some kind of bird," a simplification…
  40. 40 Episode 2135 Jan 10, 1986 Big Bird, an Anything Muppet kid (Pam Arciero), Desiree, Elmo, and Gladys the Cow welcome the viewer one word at a time. However, Buster the Horse, who is supposed to say "Street," isn't…
  41. 41 Episode 2136 Jan 13, 1986 Telly, while helping Luis at the Fix-it Shop, asks him when lunch will be. When he realizes they're both hungry Telly panics, but Luis says they can take a lunch break. Piri encourages him…
  42. 42 Episode 2137 Jan 14, 1986 Forgetful Jones explains to Maria that he’s labeled all his body parts so he won’t forget them, but she points out that he’s labeled them incorrectly (“Hubba-wha? She puts the "nose,"…
  43. 43 Grandma Grace surprises David Jan 15, 1986 Big Bird greets David at the door of Hooper's Store and says he can't tell him anything about the surprise waiting for him inside. But, through a series of unsolicited and inadvertent…
  44. 44 Episode 2139 Jan 16, 1986 Oscar the Grouch loves the early morning because there are a multitude of sounds he gets to enjoy (such as garbage trucks, street construction, radios, barking, etc. Nobel Price witnesses…
  45. 45 Oscar writes Grouch poems Jan 17, 1986 Snuffleupagus wants to play football with Slimey, but Oscar thinks the size difference will make the game unfair to Slimey; he suggests hide and seek instead. Snuffy looks everywhere on…
  46. 46 Climbing Mount Garage Jan 20, 1986 Big Bird observes Uncle Wally and the kids as they prepare to climb up a mountain. They check to see if they have all of their supplies while Big Bird glumly watches. One of the kids…
  47. 47 Jiffy the turtle / Barkley the cow Jan 21, 1986 At Hooper's Store David greets Jiffy the turtle, who comes in for breakfast. Jiffy speaks very slowly, so David makes sure Gordon and Linda have everything they need - this could take a…
  48. 48 David and the potted plant Jan 22, 1986 David has been looking after a potted plant for his friend and is on his way to return it. On his way there, he hears arguing coming from Big Bird's nest. He goes inside, where Big Bird…
  49. 49 Big Bird practices magic Jan 23, 1986 Maria and Luis welcome the viewer in Spanish, then Big Bird - or rather, "The Amazing Birdford," greets them. Big Bird has borrowed the Amazing Mumford's magic kit and is learning how to…
  50. 50 A day of photographs Jan 24, 1986 Luis, Piri, Grace, and Gordon are gathered to get a group photo with Miles. Olivia, operating the camera, gets them all into place, when Gordon wishes she could be a part of the photo too…
  51. 51 Episode 2146 Jan 27, 1986 Elmo greets the viewer, as do the kids nearby. Elmo wants Barkley to say "hello" too, but Barkley's manner of saying hello is rolling around, kicking his feet, chasing his tail, then…
  52. 52 Real Grouches Jan 28, 1986 Oscar hosts "Real Grouches," the show that showcases talented Grouches from around the world. First, Romeo Scuggs shows how he can play his screechy violin in-between shouting "Scram!"…
  53. 53 The Count’s suitcases Jan 29, 1986 Biff supervises as Sully drills the sidewalk outside 123 Sesame Street. Gordon comes to the window, begging them to stop, as baby Miles is going to be taking his nap. Sully can't seem to…
  54. 54 Episode 2149 Jan 30, 1986 Maria greets the viewer, when a panicked Telly alerts her that something has happened to Desiree. Maria goes over to investigate, and Elmo says her tooth has come out. Maria doesn’t think…
  55. 55 Big Bird and Snuffy pretend to explore Sesame Street Jan 31, 1986 Big Bird and Snuffy pretend to explore Sesame Street, imagining it's their first time seeing it. They observe an "umpadumpus tree," meet some friendly native "Sesame Streetians" speaking…
  56. 56 Oscar thinks Slimey has run away Feb 3, 1986 Uncle Wally and Bob are up very early to go jogging with Gordon. Bob remains groggy and falls asleep standing up as Wally and Gordon converse. Wally knows how to get Bob up and running; he…
  57. 57 Big Bird loses Radar Feb 4, 1986 Maria, Gordon, and the kids see Forgetful Jones has a new, large hat. He was given it by Clementine, claiming it would be so big he'd never forget it. Maria and Gordon teach Forgetful some…
  58. 58 Big Bird and Snuffy's notes Feb 5, 1986 Bob and Big Bird are just about to go to the movies when Bob takes notice of Big Bird's clever note for Snuffy. Big Bird explains that if Snuffy goes looking for him, he'll see the note…
  59. 59 Upagusses of the World Feb 6, 1986 Big Bird brings Luis a floppy disk to load on the computer in the Fix-It Shop while Snuffy looks on from outside (he couldn't fit through the door). The disk contains an encyclopedia of…
  60. 60 Micki's friend Tanya visits Feb 7, 1986 Big Bird and the Birdketeers show the viewer how "You Can Be a Birdketeer." Oscar the Grouch objects following the song and thinks that being a Grouchketeer is much better. He tells the…
  61. 61 Playing with Barkley Feb 10, 1986 Nobel Price yells out on the street to everyone about his new invention. Maria and Luis come out of the Fix-It Shop to see his new alphabet, which he calls the "Price-phabet." He explains…
  62. 62 Episode 2157 Feb 11, 1986 Barkley follows Big Bird as he carries a basket over to the yard. Inside the basket is Rhymena the Rhyming Cat (Pam Arciero), which David finds unbelievable. His suspicions seem to be…
  63. 63 Dr. Nobel Price invents "entrada" Feb 12, 1986 Olivia discovers a door in the middle of Sesame Street with an "entrada" sign on it. Nobel Price boasts this is another invention of his, but Olivia points out the door doesn't go…
  64. 64 Miss Blechman visits Oscar, her favorite student Feb 13, 1986 Miss Blechman is visiting Sesame Street and pesters Luis to try and guess what she does for a living. Given her clues of working in a classroom, receiving apple cores from young Grouches…
  65. 65 Episode 2160 Feb 14, 1986 At the Fix-it Shop, Jason watches Maria attempt to fix a clock. He offers to help but she doesn’t think he could help her around the shop. While she concentrates on her work, Jason answers…
  66. 66 Big Bird and the mattress Feb 17, 1986 The Grouchketeers fish in Oscar's trash can, and Oscar tells them they'll be getting clues on their lines for what they are fishing for. Zoe reels in a peanut, and Solomon gets some hay…
  67. 67 Introducing Leo the Party Monster Feb 18, 1986 Luis and Maria go about their business at the Fix-It Shop when they hear a loud tune blaring. In comes Leo the Party Monster, a monster who loves partying more than anything. Leo shows up…
  68. 68 Ask Oscar about discussions Feb 19, 1986 Telly asks Gordon if he spends too much time worrying. Gordon assures him that he just happens to feel one feeling very strongly and everyone does it, especially the Heartstrongs... David…
  69. 69 Nighttime on Sesame Street Feb 20, 1986 At night, Maria, Olivia, and Bob are getting ready to go home and go to bed. While Hoots continues playing his lullaby, Maria emerges in her nightgown to see if she locked the door to the…
  70. 70 What does "welcome" mean? Feb 21, 1986 Telly prepares Elmo to welcome the viewer, but Elmo doesn't know what the word "welcome" means. Telly finds he can't describe what it means to him, so he runs off to find someone who can…
  71. 71 Gladys presents herself Feb 24, 1986 Big Bird has asked Gladys the Cow to help say hello to the viewer, but she balks at a cow of her talent being wasted on such a menial task. Maria questions why Oscar has left an old, junky…
  72. 72 Episode 2167 Feb 25, 1986 Uncle Wally and Elmo are planning an adventure to the library. At the library, Uncle Wally reads a story to the kids from the book The Legends Of The Lost Explorers, with Elmo providing…
  73. 73 Episode 2168 Feb 26, 1986 The Count welcomes the viewer and unveils the number 2, and then presents Snuffy as he is going to count to two. Forgetful Jones is sitting down at Hooper's with a piece of paper when he…
  74. 74 Episode 2169 Feb 27, 1986 Susan asks Telly to go to her car and retrieve Miles' toy from the front seat. Telly runs back and forth, asking questions about how to open it, which key to use, and which plaything to…
  75. 75 Episode 2170 Feb 28, 1986 In song, Big Bird shows Elmo the difference between "Big and Small." Bob encounters Tyler the tailor, wheeling a clothing rack. Tyler explains that he's a traveling tailor, meaning he…
  76. 76 Sunday dinner Mar 3, 1986 Slimey enters the new worm movie theater to see Gone with the Worm. Oscar encourages him to spoil his appetite on movie snacks, and peeks in to watch as well... An opening credit appears…
  77. 77 Snuffy puts on a play about the sun Mar 4, 1986 Snuffy sets up a proscenium in the yard with help from Daniella and Naoika, and Bob tries to guess what's going on. Snuffy's play, “The Day The Sun Almost Didn't Rise,” begins, with Big…
  78. 78 A day with books on Sesame Street Mar 5, 1986 Luis is swamped with work at the Fix-It Shop, and Maria is too busy reading her book - The Adventures of Captain Swashbuckle - to help. While fixing Big Bird's record player, Luis tells…
  79. 79 Episode 2174 Mar 6, 1986 Maria is strolling along Sesame Street when she finds a "Se Habla Español" sign outside Hooper's Store. Elmo finds David arranging a plate of food in accordance to a picture. David lets…
  80. 80 Episode 2175 Mar 7, 1986 Luis, Susan, and the kids are meeting Mrs. Honker's new baby, who doesn't have a name yet. Big Bird asks Micki to hold his hand while he practices crossing the street (actually going from…
  81. 81 The Two-Headed Monster Writes a Story Mar 10, 1986 The Count and Gordon count all the body parts on Miles, which add up to "one fine, wonderful, beautiful baby boy." Gladys the Cow feels incensed when she finds Elmo trying to act like her…
  82. 82 Piri learns to play guitar Mar 11, 1986 Maria welcomes the viewer from the yard, where Telly and the kids are writing their own stories today. Maria encounters Oscar, who is watching Slimey take a picture of his pet slug…
  83. 83 Luis cleans up Big Bird's nest Mar 12, 1986 Luis has a board with three drawings of animals on it. Luis discovers the mess in Big Bird's nest, and he decides to clean it up himself to show Big Bird he cares. He comes across a glued…
  84. 84 Big Bird wants Bob to hear his song Mar 13, 1986 Bob welcomes the viewer and gives Oscar a cheerful morning greeting. Oscar is sick of the peace around him and hopes an argument will occur soon. Telly is taking care of a baby Honker, who…
  85. 85 Forgetful Jones joins the Birdketeers Mar 14, 1986 At Hooper's Store, Forgetful Jones struggles to remember some important information, but he succeeds: he remembers to say "Howdy" to the viewer, the street's name, his name, and that he's…
  86. 86 Snuffy wants to be a cabbie / Telly is Oscar's dog Mar 17, 1986 Snuffy greets Big Bird in the yard wearing a cap and speaking with a New Jersey accent. Snuffy has decided that since taxi cabs cost a lot of money (and he only has 75¢), he's going to…
  87. 87 Telly prepares to visit Granny Monster Mar 18, 1986 David procures 12 ping-pong balls for Telly. He asks why Telly would need so many, and Telly begins his lengthy explanation: he's going to visit his Granny Monster, who has a ping-pong…
  88. 88 Episode 2183 Mar 19, 1986 Big Bird walks up to Susan and the kids on the stoop of 123 Sesame Street, wanting to show them a new trick where he can make a rhyme for any part of the body. Big Bird is still trying to…
  89. 89 Big Bird and Snuffy help at the library Mar 20, 1986 While planning to clean out his nest, Big Bird realizes he needs to return some books to the library, so he and Snuffy walk on over before it closes. Linda and Teresa give Big Bird and…
  90. 90 Episode 2185 Mar 21, 1986 Bob sings "I Sing It" to the kids. Susan wearily returns home from a long day at work, ready to hit the sack early. She notices a tiny bed next to Oscar's trash can and wonders what it's…
  91. 91 Elmo's rhyming game Mar 24, 1986 Elmo enters the Fix-It Shop where Luis is busy fixing a clock. Luis asks, "What's new?" which prompts Elmo to fetch a shoe. Luis has tried to stop Elmo from playing his rhyming game, but…
  92. 92 Slimey's movie Mar 25, 1986 Maria, Elmo, and the kids find Shelley the Turtle sitting next to Oscar's trash can. Oscar is still trying to lead the turtle out of its shell, but has no luck when Maria comes by to check…
  93. 93 Episode 2188 Mar 26, 1986 At dusk, Oscar shows Luis and the kids a demonstration of how the Earth revolves around the sun, using a large apple as the Earth (with Slimey inside) and a flashlight as the sun, which…
  94. 94 Episode 2189 Mar 27, 1986 Big Bird notices Gordon bouncing baby Miles on his lap in the yard when he asks Gordon to play. Gordon explains to Big Bird that he can't play at the moment because he's busy playing with…
  95. 95 Episode 2190 Mar 28, 1986 Mr. Snuffleupagus asks Big Bird and Elmo to watch Mr. Anteloper for him for awhile, telling them his toy really likes being in somebody's lap. Linda shows Maria, Snuffy, and the kids signs…
  96. 96 Episode 2191 Mar 31, 1986 Telly is decked out in weather gear of all kinds. As soon as Telly heads for home, it begins to snow on Bob. Sponsors: G, M, 5
  97. 97 The Earthworm's Book of Magic Apr 1, 1986 Maria and David stand by as Slimey reads "The Earthworm's Book of Magic. Oscar tells Linda and Bob to scram now that they've gotten a chance to see an embiggened Slimey. Buster drops by…
  98. 98 Episode 2193 Apr 2, 1986 Oscar objects to Gordon sweeping in front of his trash can. Gordon says Oscar doesn't own the sidewalk, so he won't stop sweeping. Big Bird, Piri, and some kids make a tower out of some…
  99. 99 Gordon and Bob play Birdketeers Apr 3, 1986 Big Bird asks the viewer not to touch that dial and hums a game show fanfare as he announces that it's time for... Gordon steps out of 123 Sesame Street to rake up some fallen leaves when…
  100. 100 Episode 2195 Apr 4, 1986 Big Bird gets up early in the morning and encounters a sleepy Hoots the Owl who is too tired to play with Big Bird. Oscar visits Gordon as he finishes feeding Miles his lunch. He enjoys…
  101. 101 Oscar and the Grouchketeers read Apr 7, 1986 Oscar quizzes the Grouchketeers on opposites, namely ones that pertain to Grouches (being dirty instead of clean, loud instead of quiet, etc.). Oscar leads David and the Grouchketeers in a…
  102. 102 Gordon plays the flute Apr 8, 1986 Big Bird and Elmo surprise Snuffy with an "abierto" sign on the door to Big Bird's nest. They sing "Abierto to You" to Snuffy, who informs them it’s not his birthday. Big Bird, Justin…
  103. 103 Episode 2198 Apr 9, 1986 Maria has just finished making a small table to give to Linda for her birthday. Telly comes by with a potted plant and asks Maria to build him a table to put it on. Buster the Horse greets…
  104. 104 Episode 2199 Apr 10, 1986 At the library, Telly Monster looks for a book called The Book of Trees. Micki helps him look in the section it should be in, but it's not there. Maria finishes painting a chair for Mrs…
  105. 105 Phone books Apr 11, 1986 Forgetful Jones can't remember Buster the Horse's telephone number, so Luis (taking a break from repairing the window of Gordon and Susan's apartment) looks it up in a telephone book…
  106. 106 A hot day on Sesame Street Apr 14, 1986 Maria welcomes the viewer as she fans herself with a magazine, upset by the extreme heat today. Oscar calls her over and shows her the new Grouch fan he installed above his trash can…
  107. 107 Big Bird’s information booth Apr 15, 1986 Big Bird, taking a cue from “Ask Oscar,” sets up an information booth with a sign that reads “telephone. Mr. Snuffleupagus stops by Big Bird’s booth and asks if he can call his mommy on…
  108. 108 Maria and Grundgetta go shoe shopping Apr 16, 1986 Maria tells the viewer that she's going shopping downtown. Grundgetta guesses what she's going to be shopping for, which turns out to be shoes. At the shoe store, quirky saleswoman Edith…
  109. 109 Telly discusses "information" Apr 17, 1986 Telly displays a sign that reads "INFORMATION" so he can give an explanation of what the word means. Buster the Horse, Desiree, and Bjorn concoct a trick to play on Bob. Buster asks him…
  110. 110 Wynton Marsalis visits Apr 18, 1986 At nighttime, Hoots the Owl meets up with fellow jazz musician Wynton Marsalis. Wynton says that "N" begins the word "note," and Hoots names the different kind of musical notes there are…
  111. 111 The case of the missing round objects Apr 21, 1986 Big Bird delivers detective-style narration over scenes of the street, claiming today was just like any other day. Big Bird finds Maria about to play tennis, but her three tennis balls…
  112. 112 Telly loses Cool Apr 22, 1986 Telly shows Maria that he's taking care of Piri's dog Cool while he's off downtown. Maria and some kids draw pictures of dogs to hang around Sesame Street, hoping it will help Telly find…
  113. 113 Uncle Wally returns Apr 23, 1986 Telly explains to Susan and Gordon that he's waiting at the bus stop for Uncle Wally to arrive. When the bus does arrive, Telly is so fixated on the sign that he doesn't notice that Uncle…
  114. 114 Episode 2209 Apr 24, 1986 Oscar the Grouch warns Chip and Dip to stay away from his trash can, but it only prompts them to sing a song about how they are the same with the exception of their voices. Slimey helps…
  115. 115 Elmo does magic; a blackout happens Apr 25, 1986 At dusk, Maria observes the many sounds coming from her neighbors: Gordon vacuuming, Bob listening to his records, and Luis using a drill inside the Fix-It Shop. Maria naturally assumes a…
  116. 116 Rubén Blades visits Apr 28, 1986 Luis tells Big Bird that his friend, singer Rubén Blades, is coming to visit today. Rubén sings "Ayuda" with Piri and the kids, who shout out the title word throughout the song. Sponsors…
  117. 117 Forgetful's gift for Miles Apr 29, 1986 Gordon introduces Leo the Party Monster to Miles and demonstrates how he can almost walk, sort of dance, and he's beginning to talk. Placido Flamingo sings "La donna è mobile" with lyrics…
  118. 118 Uncle Wally Had a Farm Apr 30, 1986 Uncle Wally emerges from his apartment, dressed in overalls and a straw hat. Uncle Wally plants the seeds in the dirt. He discovers one left in the package, but he has no room to plant it…
  119. 119 Oscar meets Rachel the artist May 1, 1986 Big Bird greets Susan, Maria and Barkley before checking out what Bob is up to. Bob is listening to an opera on the radio and Big Bird imagines if everyone sang instead of speaking. Maria…
  120. 120 Episode 2215 May 2, 1986 Maria introduces Snuffy to Baby Natasha, whom she's watching while her mother is away. Elmo stops by the Fix-It Shop and plays his latest game. He packs his make-believe suitcase for a…
  121. 121 Big Bird and the scarecrow May 5, 1986 Up on the roof of 123 Sesame Street, Gordon, Susan, and Maria finish work on a scarecrow for the rooftop garden. Big Bird drops by and asks to be introduced to their new friend. Telly…
  122. 122 Itzhak Perlman visits May 6, 1986 Itzhak Perlman and a Honker accompany Placido Flamingo in the tenor aria "Vesti la giubba" from Pagliacci. Piri kicks his soccer ball toward Itzhak Perlman in the yard, and he catches it…
  123. 123 Episode 2218 May 7, 1986 The Grouchketeers assemble as the audience for The Grouch News, anchored by Oscar the Grouch. He checks in with English correspondent Dwight. Telly comes into the Fix-It Shop with a…
  124. 124 Will it sink or will it float? May 8, 1986 As Susan exits 123 Sesame Street carrying some boxes to throw out, Forgetful Jones offers to help, then immediately forgets he did. Telly Monster asks the kids to identify clues on a…
  125. 125 Making pig calls May 9, 1986 Telly Monster is going to talk to the viewer about the word information. Maria, Big Bird and Luis have a "Rhyme Out." Sponsors: M, Z, 12
  126. 126 Important reports from Telly May 12, 1986 As Gordon prepares some breakfast, Telly interrupts the action with a Monster on the Spot message on the word important. The garfish film is interrupted for another report from Telly. He…
  127. 127 Leo's street party May 13, 1986 Gordon comes across Dexter juggling in the yard and wishes he can juggle as well as he can. Telly has caught word that Leo the Party Monster is throwing a dance party, but has a big worry…
  128. 128 Oscar's "New School for Grouch Research" May 14, 1986 A cheerful young lady named Amelia Adams (Teri Garr) applies to attend Oscar's New School for Grouch Research. Oscar calls his school to session, and asks his students what a Grouch would…
  129. 129 Elmo and Big Bird play with a sleeping Barkley May 15, 1986 Big Bird and Elmo intend to play with Barkley, but he's fast asleep. Elmo darts off, inspired to make a game that won't involve waking him up. Elmo returns with some paper and a pencil…
  130. 130 Big Bird makes a decision May 16, 1986 Big Bird brings a live chicken named Edwina to the Fix-It Shop. He explains to Luis that things have gotten slow on her farm and she's looking for a new job. Bob finds Forgetful Jones by…