#1
S15E4
Farewell Mr. Hooper
Bob and the other adults explain Mr. Hooper's death to Big Bird, who doesn't understand why his friend isn't around anymore.
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#2
S6E1
The Count counts streetlights
Season premiere; the Count counts streetlights. Sponsors: E, 2
#3
S1E35
Nap Time
Sponsors: C, F, I, 2, 3
#4
1705
S13E130
#5
Meet Julia
S47E15
#6
Elmo Runs the Race
S56E1
#7
Luis and his Friends Leave for New Mexico
S7E15
#8
1364
S11E59
#9
Big Bird at camp, part 4
S14E4
#10
The Golden Triangle of Destiny
S39E1
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Telly and Carlo discover Elmo has a fear of clowns and must help him face his fears.
#1220
A Song for Letter "G"
S43E6
#1219
Cinderella's Slippery Slippers
S48E2
#1218
Big Bird's Move
S47E29
#1217
The Tutu Spell
S38E6
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