Storyline

Elmo is the host of his very own talk show and he's going to bring you some (not-too-late) fun with this celeb-studded talk show, bringing familiar Sesame Street friends like Elmo, Cookie Monster, celebrity guests, and laughs the whole family can enjoy!

First Aired

2020-05-27
Last Aired

2021-12-30
Creator
Genre

Talk, Kids, Comedy
Seasons

2
Episodes

29
Status

Canceled
Language

English, Español
Network

HBO Max

Keywords:

puppets

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Season 1

Season 2

1. Jimmy Fallon / Kacey Musgraves

Before bedtime, Elmo takes on the extra special role of talk show host! And for his very first episode...More

Before bedtime, Elmo takes on the extra special role of talk show host! And for his very first episode, Elmo welcomes guests Jimmy Fallon and Kasey Musgraves, who sings a Sesame Street classic.Less

15mins 2020-05-27

2. Jonas Brothers

The Jonas Brothers drop by Elmo's show to compete in a Silly Freeze Dance contest and share a song abo...More

The Jonas Brothers drop by Elmo's show to compete in a Silly Freeze Dance contest and share a song about brushing those pearly whites. Abby Cadabby's magical fix causes havoc in the control room for Bert and Ernie.Less

15mins 2020-05-27

3. John Mulaney / Lil Nas X

Elmo looks inside some awesome goody bags before challenging guest John Mulaney to a nail-biting tricy...More

Elmo looks inside some awesome goody bags before challenging guest John Mulaney to a nail-biting tricycle race and duetting with Lil Nas X. Ernie leads a baaa-ckstage tour right in the middle of the show, and Cookie Monster gets a special visitor.Less

15mins 2020-05-27

4. Batman / Pentatonix

Batman is in the house to play a game of Beach Ball Ballyhoo with Elmo. In search of the perfect bedti...More

Batman is in the house to play a game of Beach Ball Ballyhoo with Elmo. In search of the perfect bedtime story, Elmo welcomes acapella group Pentatonix, who performs a mashup of lullabies. Rosita looks for three sheep so she can tell her favorite sleepy time tale.Less

15mins 2020-06-04

5. Jordin Sparks / Nature Nick

Trainer Nature Nick brings some animal friends on-set to help teach Elmo about nocturnal creatures. Jo...More

Trainer Nature Nick brings some animal friends on-set to help teach Elmo about nocturnal creatures. Jordin Sparks sings one of her favorite childhood songs and shares the thing she loves most about nighttime. Correspondent Grover takes to Sesame Street to investigate whether or not the sun should be in bed. Correspondent Grover takes to Sesame Street to investigate whether or not it's night.Less

15mins 2020-06-11

6. Miles Brown / Joyous String Quartet

Elmo faces off in a nursery rhyme rap battle with Miles Brown, and the Joyous String Ensemble drop by,...More

Elmo faces off in a nursery rhyme rap battle with Miles Brown, and the Joyous String Ensemble drop by, in their PJs, to play a medley of familiar tunes. Cookie Monster babysits his little niece, who runs loose around the studio before her bedtime.Less

15mins 2020-06-18

7. Blake Lively / Dan + Shay

Elmo and Cookie Monster talk weird dreams before Blake Lively returns to Sesame Street for a game of "...More

Elmo and Cookie Monster talk weird dreams before Blake Lively returns to Sesame Street for a game of "Cookie Monster Says." Dan + Shay perform their own rendition of "I Don't Want to Live on the Moon." Oscar the Grouch prepares to finally get his chance in the spotlight for "Trash Talk."Less

15mins 2020-06-25

8. John Oliver / Kwame Alexander / Sofia Carson

Elmo finds out what animal John Oliver would be, and the two compete in the world's slowest and most d...More

Elmo finds out what animal John Oliver would be, and the two compete in the world's slowest and most dramatic race. Sofia Carson joins the slow-mo fun with a lovely lullaby, and Kwame Alexander recites an impromptu poem about - who else - Elmo!Less

15mins 2020-07-02

9. Hoda Kotb / Ben Platt

Elmo does some hard-hitting journalism to learn about Hoda Kotb's morning routine before challenging h...More

Elmo does some hard-hitting journalism to learn about Hoda Kotb's morning routine before challenging her to a game of "Hot Potato." Ben Platt treats Cookie to a song about his very favorite thing. Grover offers his expertise on how to pack Elmo's backpack for school.Less

15mins 2020-07-09

10. Mykal-Michelle Harris / Jonathan Van Ness / H.E.R

Elmo brings in "monster makeover specialist" Jonathan Van Ness to unleash the gorgeous monster inside ...More

Elmo brings in "monster makeover specialist" Jonathan Van Ness to unleash the gorgeous monster inside Sesame Streeter Alan, before Elmo and Cookie unveil hair and makeup transformations of their own. Mykal-Michelle Harris gives hosting a whirl and faces off with Elmo in a "No Laugh Challenge," and H.E.R. performs a song about her beautiful, versatile hair.Less

15mins 2020-07-16

11. Andy Cohen / Josh Groban

When Grover gets lost on his way to guest-star on the show, Andy Cohen steps up to the plate and prete...More

When Grover gets lost on his way to guest-star on the show, Andy Cohen steps up to the plate and pretends to be Grover. As a talk show host himself, Andy knows the need to keep the show going no matter what and through his Grover impressions, Andy fools everyone into thinking he is, in fact, Grover ! Finally, Andy reveals his true identity while Grover still searches for a way onto the talk show set. Josh Groban performs I love Trash with Oscar the Grouch.Less

15mins 2020-07-23

12. Olivia Wilde / Sara Bareilles

The Count helps Elmo keep an eye on the clock in preparation for jammie time. Elmo welcomes Olivia Wil...More

The Count helps Elmo keep an eye on the clock in preparation for jammie time. Elmo welcomes Olivia Wilde for a game of "Teddy Bear Dress Up." Musical guest Sara Bareilles brings out two of her besties -- plus an extra special Sesame Street friend -- to help her perform her very own version of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."Less

15mins 2020-07-30

13. Jason Sudeikis / Ciara

Elmo isn't shy about an important part of his bedtime routine -- potty time; after he challenges Jason...More

Elmo isn't shy about an important part of his bedtime routine -- potty time; after he challenges Jason Sudeikis to a round of the "Silly Dance Game," Ciara stops by to share an inspiring musical message; Grover shakes things up as he plays usher.Less