Sesame Street, a beloved children’s television program, has entertained and educated audiences worldwide since its debut in 1969. Packed with colorful characters, catchy songs, and memorable lessons, it’s no wonder that it holds a special place in the hearts of millions. Whether you’re a fan of Elmo, Big Bird, or the Cookie Monster, test your knowledge with these 60 Sesame Street trivia questions!
Character Trivia
What is the name of Elmo’s goldfish?
Answer: Dorothy
What does Grover wear when he becomes Super Grover?
Answer: A knight’s helmet
Which character is always carrying a rubber ducky?
Answer: Ernie
Who is Cookie Monster’s best friend?
Answer: Gonger
What color is Oscar the Grouch?
Answer: Green
What is the name of Bert and Ernie’s pigeon?
Answer: Bernice
Who is Big Bird’s best friend?
Answer: Snuffy (Aloysius Snuffleupagus)
What is Abby Cadabby’s magical object?
Answer: Her wand
What is Elmo’s best friend’s name?
Answer: Zoe
What is the Count’s favorite thing to do?
Answer: Count everything
Production and Show Facts
In what year did Sesame Street first air?
Answer: 1969
Who created Sesame Street?
Answer: Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett
Who originally performed the voice of Big Bird?
Answer: Caroll Spinney
What was the original purpose of Sesame Street?
Answer: To help children, particularly those from low-income families, prepare for school.
Which city is Sesame Street modeled after?
Answer: Urban areas in New York City
What was the first episode of Sesame Street titled?
Answer: “Gordon Introduces Sally to Sesame Street”
What is the name of Big Bird’s teddy bear?
Answer: Radar
What lesson did the show teach with Mr. Hooper’s death?
Answer: The difficulties of losing loved ones
What type of animal is Mr. Snuffleupagus?
Answer: A woolly mammoth
Who teaches children about diversity on Sesame Street?
Answer: Multiple characters, including Rosita and Abby Cadabby
Songs and Famous Quotes
What is Ernie’s most famous song?
Answer: “Rubber Duckie”
What does Cookie Monster famously say?
Answer: “Me want cookie!”
Who hosts “Monsterpiece Theatre”?
Answer: Cookie Monster
What does Grover work as besides being a superhero?
Answer: A waiter
Which song did The Count sing about numbers?
Answer: “The Song of the Count”
What is the title of the book Grover narrates?
Answer: The Monster at the End of This Book
What instrument does Hoots the Owl play?
Answer: Saxophone
What is Bert’s favorite hobby?
Answer: Collecting paper clips and bottle caps
Who says “Wubba Wubba Wubba”?
Answer: Telly Monster
What does Oscar the Grouch often sing about?
Answer: “I Love Trash”
Muppet Friends and Relationships
Who is the shopkeeper at Hooper’s Store after Mr. Hooper?
Answer: Alan
Who is Big Bird’s cousin from Mexico?
Answer: Abelardo
Which two female Muppets share a room?
Answer: Prairie Dawn and Zoe
What is the name of Oscar the Grouch’s pet worm?
Answer: Slimey
Which Muppets are known as “The Yip Yips”?
Answer: The Martians
What kind of job does Cookie Monster take on occasionally?
Answer: A baker
Who performs the voice of Elmo now?
Answer: Ryan Dillon (after Kevin Clash)
What is Zoe’s favorite toy?
Answer: A doll named Mimi
Who runs the Fix-It Shop on Sesame Street?
Answer: Maria and Luis
What does Ernie frequently misplace?
Answer: His rubber duckie
Fun Facts
What color is Elmo’s fur?
Answer: Red
What color is Abby Cadabby’s hair?
Answer: Pink
What is the name of Bert’s pet goldfish?
Answer: Bernice
What language does Rosita speak?
Answer: English and Spanish
What is Telly Monster’s favorite shape?
Answer: Triangle
What kind of animal is Big Bird?
Answer: A canary-like bird
Who provides the voice of Oscar the Grouch?
Answer: Originally Caroll Spinney, now Eric Jacobson
What kind of house does Oscar the Grouch live in?
Answer: A garbage can
What color is Cookie Monster?
Answer: Blue
Who is known for loving trash?
Answer: Oscar the Grouch
Classic Sesame Street Moments
Who is the first human character to appear on Sesame Street?
Answer: Gordon
Who played the character of Gordon?
Answer: Matt Robinson, Hal Miller, and later Roscoe Orman
What did the Count celebrate in his special episode?
Answer: His “Counting Block Party”
Which Muppet is always getting caught in mishaps while on roller skates?
Answer: Telly Monster
What did Elmo use in his special episode to visit a magic land?
Answer: His blanket
Which Muppet introduced the idea of monster humor on the show?
Answer: Grover
What is the theme song of Sesame Street called?
Answer: “Sunny Days”
What does Mr. Hooper’s Store sell?
Answer: A variety of goods and groceries
Who starred in the special “Elmo in Grouchland”?
Answer: Elmo
What is the name of the detective in “Ernie’s Adventures”?
Answer: Sherlock Hemlock
