Sesame Street Season 53 Episode 5308 - Rudy’s Favorite Sweater

[Phillip]

Episode 5308 - Rudy’s Favorite Sweater
HBO Max Premiere: Thursday, December 22, 2022
PBS Premiere: Monday, October 23, 2023

When Rudy’s favorite sweater no longer fits, Nina suggests they have a clothing drive so everyone in the neighborhood can donate clothes they don’t need to those who do.

This episode features a street story from Season 48, Celebrating Me, Celebrating You, Celebrating Us ("Riding a Tricycle"), Mickey Guyton sings "Community", Abby's Amazing Adventures ("Fashion Designers"), and Elmo's World ("Clothing").

If you saw "Rudy’s Favorite Sweater" please like this post and share your thoughts below.

 

[antsamthompson9]

The bit with Rudy and Elmo at the end was nice.

 

[Phillip]

"Rudy’s Favorite Sweater" premieres on PBS this Monday, October 23. Tune in and let us know your thoughts.

Season 53 episodes are also available to stream online at pbskids.org/sesame for a limited time.

 

[jacoboliverleo]

Such a heartwarming episode—love how Sesame Street weaves in kindness and community through something as simple as a sweater. Clothing drives like that remind me how meaningful it can be to donate gently used items, especially women clothing that often gets overlooked. It’s a great way to teach kids about giving and inclusion. Also, that “Community” song by Mickey Guyton was such a nice touch!

 

[jacoboliverleo]

Such a heartwarming episode—love how Sesame Street weaves in kindness and community through something as simple as a sweater. Clothing, especially my wife choice for women cotton, drives like that remind me how meaningful it can be to donate gently used items, especially women clothing that often gets overlooked. It’s a great way to teach kids about giving and inclusion. Also, that “Community” song by Mickey Guyton was such a nice touch!

I have been thinking more about how those little moments, like a sweater being shared, really highlight the emotional power of everyday items. My wife always emphasizes the comfort and longevity of cotton wear for women, and it’s made me realize how overlooked women’s clothing can be when it comes to donations.

When we choose to give thoughtfully, especially things that are both useful and culturally meaningful, it creates real impact. And shows like Sesame Street making that connection through storytelling just makes it easier for kids (and adults) to understand the value of empathy in action.