Season 43 (2012-2013)



Sesame Street's 43rd season is set to debut on September 24, 2012. A number of street stories for this season were filmed during the season 42 production period. Inserts for the season were filmed between January and April 2012. Filming for new Word on the Street and other tune-in segments took place in various New York locals in late May. One new tune-in segment will focus on the "people in your neighborhood."

New street stories this season include an episode where Elmo meets Baby Bear's Grampy Bear. Another story revolves around Mr. Snuffleupagus and Big Bird playing the Letter of the Day Show, receiving many hints (including a talking box, ball of wax, and Leela dressed as a T-Rex) to try to guess the letter. There will also be a new song by Cookie Monster, "Me Gotta Be Me." Also appearing are a sketch parodying The Voice and a sketch featuring Frank Oz. The Martians will be making a new appearance.

Kevin Clash also hinted in an interview with fansite Tough Pigs that the "Elmo's World" segment will be replaced with a new Elmo segment (devised by Joey Mazzarino), revolving around "singing and dancing." The new segment is titled "Elmo the Musical" and will run 11 minutes.

Episodes
26 Episodes (4301-4326)


 * Episode 4301 -- The Cookie Connoisseurs Club
 * Episode 4302 -- Elmo shows off at hot potato
 * Episode 4303 -- Hansel and Gretel gets lost on Sesame Street
 * Episode 4304 -- Baby Bear's white shirt
 * Episode 4305 -- The Veggie Monster