Shows like Sesame Street: 20 to watch next
If you loved Sesame Street (1969) — a kids and comedy series created by Lloyd Morrisett and Joan Ganz Cooney — these 20 shows are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Sesame Street most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like puppet, educational and edutainment. 8 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Recess 1997★ 7.8
Shares: Kids, Comedy
Join a group of six fourth-grade best friends at Third Street Elementary School on their fun-filled adventures in their school playground. Through the ups-and-downs of adolescence, they must wrestle with authority, avoid the school snitch, and try their best to win at kick-ball.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Muppet Show 1976★ 8.0
Shares: Comedy
Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pee-wee's Playhouse 1986★ 7.2
Shares: Kids, Comedy
Join Pee-Wee Herman and his friends Chairry, Miss Yvonne, Cowboy Curtis, Jambi the Genie and others as they play around in Pee-Wee's magical Playhouse!
Stream in India on Plex
- 4
Max & Ruby 2002★ 6.6
Shares: Kids, Comedy
Meet two funny bunny siblings, the energetic and mischievous Max, and the patient, smart and goal-oriented Ruby. The show models empowering messages by showing Max and Ruby playing together and resolving their differences respectfully and supportively.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Curious George 2006★ 7.2
Shares: Kids
With the help of his friend “The Man in the Yellow Hat,” a curious little monkey named George sets out on adventures to learn about the world around him.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 2006★ 6.8
Shares: Kids, Comedy
Mickey and his friends Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Daisy, Goofy, Pete, Clarabelle and more go on fun and educational adventures.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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Tom & Jerry Kids Show 1990★ 6.4
Shares: Kids, Comedy
Tom and Jerry in their childhood days, playing cat-and-mouse games even then.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Fraggle Rock 1983★ 7.4
Shares: Kids, Comedy
The Fraggles are a fun-loving community of creatures who live in a subterranean fantasy land where they love to play, sing and dance their cares away, sharing their world with the tiny Doozers and the giant Gorgs. The series teaches empathy and tolerance and encourages children to understand people different from themselves.
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
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Bear in the Big Blue House 1997★ 7.7
Shares: Kids
The series provides children with valuable tools for growth in key areas of music, social skill development, and cognitive learning through integrated programs combining music, movement, and exploration. With Bear and all his friends, learn about cooperation, teamwork and more.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
- 10
Blue's Clues 1996★ 7.7
Shares: Kids, Comedy
Blue's Clues is a colorful and learning series that is targeted at the younger crowd, but can be enjoyed by all. The host, Steve Burns, invites viewers daily into the Blue's Clues house to help him out, learn and have fun. The show is based around the host looking for three clues that Blue provides by labelling them with a pawprint to figure something out and in the process, having an adventure.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv, JioHotstar
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Higglytown Heroes 2004★ 7.1
Shares: Kids
In the colorful world of Higglytown, four kids and their squirrelly friend learn about the heroes that inhabit their city, from mail carriers and bus drivers to police officers and firefighters.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Blue's Clues & You! 2019★ 7.0
Shares: Kids, Comedy
Follow Blue as she invites viewers to join her and Josh on a clue-led adventure and solve a puzzle in each episode. With each signature paw print, Blue identifies clues in her animated world that propel the story and inspire the audience to interact with the characters. A remake of the groundbreaking, curriculum-driven interactive series Blue’s Clues.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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The Backyardigans 2004★ 8.1
Shares: Kids
Meet five lively animal friends who love to sing, dance and use their imaginations to embark on outrageous adventures to magical places.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Wild Kratts 2011★ 7.5
Shares: Comedy
The adventures of Chris and Martin Kratt as they encounter incredible wild animals, combining science education with fun and adventure as the duo travels to animal habitats around the globe.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Brandy & Mr. Whiskers 2004★ 7.5
Shares: Comedy, Kids
Brandy & Mr. Whiskers is an American animated television series about a pampered yet spunky dog and a hyperactive rabbit who get stuck in the Amazon Rainforest together. The show originally aired from August 2004 to August 2006. It was televised in the United States by Disney Channel.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Busy World of Richard Scarry 1994★ 7.5
Shares: Kids
Busytown is an enchanting place that's abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences are invited to sing and laugh along as Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and other beloved characters from acclaimed author Richard Scarry make their way through the day exploring their happy and lively world.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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LazyTown 2004★ 7.3
Shares: Comedy, Kids
A pink-haired girl named Stephanie moves to LazyTown with her uncle (the mayor of LazyTown), where she tries to teach its extremely lazy residents that physical activity is beneficial.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Rugrats 1991★ 7.6
Shares: Kids, Comedy
Focuses on a group of toddlers, most prominently Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, and Angelica, and their day-to-day lives, usually involving common life experiences that become adventures in the babies' imaginations. Adults in the series are almost always unaware of what the children are up to; however, this only provides more room for the babies to explore and discover their surroundings.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Little Einsteins 2005★ 7.2
Shares: Kids
A group of musically gifted and ethnically diverse children travel around the world in an artificially intelligent rocket named Rocket.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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Barney & Friends 1992★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Kids
Barney & Friends is an American children's television series aimed at children from ages 2 to 5. The series, which first aired on April 6, 1992, features the title character Barney, a purple anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus rex who conveys educational messages through songs and small dance routines with a friendly, optimistic attitude.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now