
3 June 2022
Stream Sesame Street series and movies galore
Sesame Street has come to Showmax! The global phenomenon has brought over 50 years of Muppet magic, music, fun and learning to kids and parents alike around the world, nabbing over 190 Emmy awards in the process.
Binge the latest seasons of Sesame Street, including the episodes that snapped up the 2020 Emmys for Outstanding Preschool Children’s Series and Outstanding Directing for a Children’s Program.
More Sesame Street content is coming soon, including the maths-filled Elmo the Musical and 2021 GLAAD Media Award-winning talk show Elmo’s Not-Too-Late Show S1, where Elmo gets to chat with celebs. Also coming soon is Takalani Sesame S6, South Africa’s own version of the show.
Stream Sesame Street S47-50 in South Africa
They’ve been around since 1969 and there’s no stopping the furry muppet puppets from edutainment series Sesame Street. You name the social issue, they tackle it on the show – from bullying, to saying no to peer pressure, knowing how to cross the street safely… there’s no quest too big or too small for characters like Kermit The Frog, Miss Piggy, Big Bird and Elmo.
Did you know that there’ve been 52 seasons since Jim Henson’s creature creations started airing in the US? That’s over 4 500 episodes and they’re still going strong. Over 95% of US pre-schoolers watch Sesame Street before they turn 6. And the show has won 189 Emmy Awards and 11 Grammy Awards.
And now, Mom and Dad, you can stream loads of Sesame Street fun-tertainment for your little people on Showmax! There are series, seasons, specials, the local South African version, plus the documentary about the show’s origins, Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street. So start streaming now and let the fun begin…

The original show is still breaking boundaries as Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster & Co go on a series of adventures and learn little-people life lessons along the way.
Plus, watch the Sesame Street Halloween Special and the Once Upon A Sesame Street Christmas Special.
The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo
Crazy-furred Elmo takes centre stage with his own spin-off talkshow that includes his Sesame pals as well as real-life celebs popping in for a chat with the three-and-a-half-year-old squeaky-voiced host.
The Magical Wand Chase
The Sesame gang go on hot-air balloon rides thanks to magical Abby and her wand – but then a bird snatches the waving stick and leaves the pals in a bit of a pickle as they try to get home safely.
Elmo the Musical
Maths and music are fun for everyone as Elmo sings his way through addition, subtraction, division and multiplication puzzles.
The Cookie Thief
Cookie Monster claims he’s been framed for eating all the displays like the Muncha Lisa at Sesame Street’s brand-new Museum Of Cookie Art in this fun movie that seems him try to prove his innocence.
Takalani Sesame S6

The local version with the infectious theme song has been going since 2000 and features SA-specific characters like Moshe, Sikwe, Zuzu and Kami. The themes are the same and special guests have included Archibishop Desmond Tutu and former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Watch it now »
Re-imagined Elmo’s World
Elmo’s World gets a cute makeover as the red-furred muppet swaps his fuzzy pelt for a chalk look as he and his friends go on dream adventures in his bedroom.
Heya – we couldn’t find this anywhere officially. Is this alphabet singalong correct?
Sesame Street ABCs
Learning the alphabet has never been easier, cuter or squeakier as Elmo, Cookie Monster and more get you singing your way from A to Z.
When You Wish Upon A Pickle
The Wish Pickle is delivered to Sesame Street and grants wishes to the live-action cast and their muppet pals – but there’s more to the magic than meets the eye and it’s got a lot to do with believing in yourself and your abilities.
Original African stories by local talent

The ABC Killer
The ABC Killer is a twisty true-crime documentary series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream from 22 July on Showmax.

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Untied S1
Untied explores the deeply personal and often complex experience of divorce, told through the voices of women who have lived it. Stream from 24 June on Showmax.

Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.

The Mommy Club NBO
The Mommy Club NBO is the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.

Empini S1-2
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama set in the ruthless, corrupt world of private security. Season 2 is now streaming, with new episodes every Tuesday.

Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.

The Real Housewives of Durban Seasons 1-5
Our eThekwini queens are back with a brand-new season. Stream Season 5 now, with new episodes every Friday.
Kabiyesi, now on Showmax
Between Worlds, now streaming
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Iyanu S1
When a teenage orphan discovers she has magical powers, she embarks on a remarkable journey with her friends to discover the truth about the evil lurking in her homeland.

Cheta M Season 2: The story so far
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Iyanu comes to Showmax in June with an all-Nigerian voice cast
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