Season 15

E1. Gordon and Snuffy run in the NYC Marathon

Nov 21, 1983

Big Bird helps Snuffleupagus train for the NYC Marathon while the Sesame Street crew cheers on Gordon. Despite Snuffy's repeated tardiness at every checkpoint, Big Bird patiently waits for his friend to finish the race, even sleeping in the park overnight. Gordon and Susan eventually return to help push their car home as thanks for Big Bird's loyalty. Sponsors: K, 2

E2. Big Bird can't get back to sleep

Nov 22, 1983

Big Bird wakes from a nightmare and struggles to fall back asleep despite help from Maria, Susan, and the Honkers. Maria falls asleep mid-relaxation advice while Susan's bedtime stories don't help, but the Honkers' rendition of "Brahms' Lullaby" finally gets Big Bird to sleep. Sponsors: C, K, 3

E3. Episode 3

Nov 23, 1983

The cast sings about circles while Forgetful Jones accidentally buys basketball sneakers instead of horseshoes for Buster the Horse. Big Bird performs a poem about the letter S with kids acting out related words, though Mr. Snuffleupagus doesn't appear in time for the conclusion. Sponsors: S, W, 4

E4. The adults explain Mr. Hooper's death to Big Bird

Nov 24, 1983

When Big Bird eagerly presents drawings he made of his adult friends, he's devastated to learn that Mr. Hooper has died. The adults gently explain what death means, reassuring Big Bird that they'll help care for him and David will run the store. Big Bird tearfully says goodbye to Mr. Hooper's portrait as his friends comfort him. Sponsors: J, M, 5

E5. Maria helps Forgetful remember things by writing them down

Nov 25, 1983

Maria teaches Forgetful Jones to remember by writing things down, asking him to jot down the number seven and other information. However, Forgetful ends up with piles of papers for everything he wants to remember, leaving him buried under his own notes by evening. Sponsors: G, N, 7

E6. Oscar teaches the DBC's

Nov 28, 1983

Oscar proudly teaches the Grouchketeers his own "Grouch alphabet" starting with D for "dirt" and "dust." After Gordon finally delivers the promised three bags of dirt (cleverly tiny ones), Oscar reluctantly agrees to teach the correct alphabet despite being outwitted. Sponsors: D, E, 12

E7. Episode 7

Nov 29, 1983

Big Bird leads imaginary elephants into a pretend closet to teach addition while confusing Luis. Oscar demonstrates that objects don't need to be in one place to count correctly, then gets annoyed at teaching something nice. Sponsors: P, T, 8

E8. Big Bird's toys

Nov 30, 1983

Forgetful Jones plays cymbals off-cue during "Pop Goes the Weasel" until he gets the timing right. The group examines autographs on casts and learns that worms are invertebrates, while Big Bird teaches others to put toys away. Sponsors: T, X, 11

E9. Episode 9

Dec 1, 1983

Big Bird finds a "Se Habla Español" sign blown by the wind to a tree and tries mailing it to Puerto Rico. Oscar demonstrates subtraction with bowling balls while Forgetful Jones discusses the word "love" with Clementine. Sponsors: W, Z, 10

E10. Dr. Nobel Price \"discovers\" the law of gravity

Dec 2, 1983

Gilbert and Sullivan sing "The Letter B" while Oscar plans a vacation with predictably Grouch packing. Dr. Nobel Price drops his teddy bear repeatedly and declares he's discovered gravity, ignoring Olivia's attempts to explain it. Sponsors: B, L, 9

E11. Barkley's bath

Dec 5, 1983

The gang prepares a bath for Barkley using an inflatable pool and increasing amounts of water. When Snuffleupagus arrives thirsty and drinks the entire tub, nobody believes Big Bird's story until later when they finally bathe and dry off the dog. Sponsors: D, J, 12

E12. Oscar's eclipse party

Dec 6, 1983

Oscar throws an eclipse party with his Grouch telescope while Telly panics about the moon disappearing and prepares with a protective outfit. Maria scolds Oscar for tricking Telly, allowing him to yell at the Grouch before they reconcile. Sponsors: D, H, 2

E13. Dr. Nobel Price invents a puzzle

Dec 7, 1983

Oscar hosts Monster on the Spot radio while dismissing various sounds until Telly's complaining becomes "beautiful." When Dr. Nobel Price accidentally breaks his picture, he invents a puzzle by putting the pieces together with Olivia's help. Sponsors: H, Q, 3

E14. Episode 14

Dec 8, 1983

Oscar runs a dog training school teaching dogs to disobey him, adding "don't" to commands when his initial approach fails. Snuffleupagus confirms his reality while Gordon unknowingly plays a duet with Snuffy thinking it's Big Bird. Sponsors: Q, V, 4

E15. Max Monster's broken wagon

Dec 9, 1983

Bob and Oscar quarrel over the letter Q while Big Bird teaches about cooperation. Max brings his broken wagon to be fixed, refusing to replace it despite being missing every part except the handle. Sponsors: Q, R, 4

E16. Episode 16

Dec 12, 1983

The gang participates in various educational activities exploring letters, numbers, and skills together. Sponsors: F, O, 6

E17. Episode 17

Dec 13, 1983

Short educational segments teach letters, numbers, and social skills through character interactions. Sponsors: P, R, 7

E18. Gladys needs a new cowbell

Dec 14, 1983

Gladys the Grouch cow needs a new cowbell, and the Sesame Street community helps her find or create a replacement for her beloved noisemaker. Sponsors: R, Z, 8

E19. Snuffy is sick

Dec 15, 1983

Snuffleupagus becomes ill and Big Bird cares for him while friends visit to check on his condition and offer support during his recovery. Sponsors: O, U, 9

E20. Episode 20

Dec 16, 1983

Characters engage in educational segments and interactive activities exploring various learning topics. Sponsors: M, T, 9

E21. Polly Darton visits

Dec 19, 1983

Country music star Polly Darton visits Sesame Street, performing songs and spending time with the characters in musical celebration. Sponsors: A, X, 11

E22. Rhyming for Reasons

Dec 20, 1983

Big Bird and friends explore rhyming words and their creative uses in stories, songs, and games throughout the episode. Sponsors: A, E, 12

E23. Captain Vegetable comes to Sesame Street

Dec 21, 1983

Captain Vegetable arrives to teach the characters about healthy vegetables and the importance of proper nutrition. Sponsors: C, Y, 2

E24. Bernie, a piano tuner, tunes Oscar's piano; Olivia dates with Bernie

Dec 22, 1983

Piano tuner Bernie arrives to fix Oscar's instrument but develops a connection with Olivia instead, exploring themes of unexpected romance. Sponsors: L, Y, 3

E25. Episode 25

Dec 23, 1983

The cast engages in educational activities exploring letters, numbers, and social-emotional learning concepts. Sponsors: E, S, 4

E26. Telly meets Mr. Snuffleupagus

Dec 26, 1983

Telly Monster meets Snuffleupagus for the first time and reacts with his characteristic nervousness to the large, unusual creature. Sponsors: I, U, 5

E27. Teaching a baby Honker the alphabet

Dec 27, 1983

The Sesame Street gang teaches a young baby Honker the alphabet letters in a mentorship focused on early learning. Sponsors: C, I, 6

E28. Episode 28

Dec 28, 1983

Characters participate in educational segments and interactive learning throughout the episode. Sponsors: C, D, 11

E29. Forgetful Jones tends Hooper's Store

Dec 29, 1983

Forgetful Jones attempts to run Hooper's Store but keeps forgetting customer orders and cash register procedures, creating humorous situations. Sponsors: D, P, 12

E30. Telly's broken kite / Luis's picture

Dec 30, 1983

Telly struggles with a broken kite while Luis works on a picture, with both characters learning about problem-solving and cooperation. Sponsors: B, K, 2