If You Liked Sesame Street, Watch These Next
Finished Sesame Street (1969) and want more of the same? These 20 TV shows are what its fans watched next, ranked by how often people who liked it also liked these. Like Sesame Street, most of them are kids, comedy.
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20 titles · updated 2nd October 2026
1.Recess(1997)
7.7AnimationKidsComedyAlso kids and comedy
Join a group of six fourth-grade best friends at Third Street Elementary School on their fun-filled adventures in their school playground. Through the ups-and-downs of adolescence, they must wrestle with authority, avoid the school snitch, and try their best to win at kick-ball.
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2.The Muppet Show(1976)
8.0ComedyFamilyAlso comedy
Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.
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3.Max & Ruby(2002)
6.5KidsAnimationComedyAlso kids and comedy
Meet two funny bunny siblings, the energetic and mischievous Max, and the patient, smart and goal-oriented Ruby. The show models empowering messages by showing Max and Ruby playing together and resolving their differences respectfully and supportively.
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4.Pee-wee's Playhouse(1986)
7.2KidsComedyAlso kids and comedy
Join Pee-Wee Herman and his friends Chairry, Miss Yvonne, Cowboy Curtis, Jambi the Genie and others as they play around in Pee-Wee's magical Playhouse!
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5.Curious George(2006)
7.2AnimationFamilyKidsAlso kids
With the help of his friend “The Man in the Yellow Hat,” a curious little monkey named George sets out on adventures to learn about the world around him.
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6.Mickey Mouse Clubhouse(2006)
6.8KidsAnimationComedyAlso kids and comedy
Mickey and his friends Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Daisy, Goofy, Pete, Clarabelle and more go on fun and educational adventures.
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7.Tom & Jerry Kids Show(1990)
6.4KidsAnimationComedyAlso kids and comedy
Tom and Jerry in their childhood days, playing cat-and-mouse games even then.
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8.Fraggle Rock(1983)
7.3KidsFamilySci-Fi & FantasyAlso kids and comedy
The Fraggles are a fun-loving community of creatures who live in a subterranean fantasy land where they love to play, sing and dance their cares away, sharing their world with the tiny Doozers and the giant Gorgs. The series teaches empathy and tolerance and encourages children to understand people different from…
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9.Bear in the Big Blue House(1997)
7.6KidsAlso kids
The series provides children with valuable tools for growth in key areas of music, social skill development, and cognitive learning through integrated programs combining music, movement, and exploration. With Bear and all his friends, learn about cooperation, teamwork and more.
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10.Blue's Clues(1996)
7.7KidsComedyAnimationAlso kids and comedy
Blue's Clues is a colorful and learning series that is targeted at the younger crowd, but can be enjoyed by all. The host, Steve Burns, invites viewers daily into the Blue's Clues house to help him out, learn and have fun. The show is based around the host looking for three clues that Blue provides by labelling them…
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11.Higglytown Heroes(2004)
7.1KidsFamilyAnimationAlso kids
In the colorful world of Higglytown, four kids and their squirrelly friend learn about the heroes that inhabit their city, from mail carriers and bus drivers to police officers and firefighters.
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12.Brandy & Mr. Whiskers(2004)
7.5AnimationComedyKidsAlso comedy and kids
Brandy & Mr. Whiskers is an American animated television series about a pampered yet spunky dog and a hyperactive rabbit who get stuck in the Amazon Rainforest together. The show originally aired from August 2004 to August 2006. It was televised in the United States by Disney Channel.
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13.Wild Kratts(2011)
7.5FamilyAnimationComedyAlso comedy
The adventures of Chris and Martin Kratt as they encounter incredible wild animals, combining science education with fun and adventure as the duo travels to animal habitats around the globe.
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14.The Backyardigans(2004)
8.1KidsAnimationAlso kids
Meet five lively animal friends who love to sing, dance and use their imaginations to embark on outrageous adventures to magical places.
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15.Blue's Clues & You!(2019)
7.0KidsComedyAnimationAlso kids and comedy
Follow Blue as she invites viewers to join her and Josh on a clue-led adventure and solve a puzzle in each episode. With each signature paw print, Blue identifies clues in her animated world that propel the story and inspire the audience to interact with the characters. A remake of the groundbreaking,…
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16.LazyTown(2004)
7.3ComedyKidsFamilyAlso comedy and kids
A pink-haired girl named Stephanie moves to LazyTown with her uncle (the mayor of LazyTown), where she tries to teach its extremely lazy residents that physical activity is beneficial.
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17.Rugrats(1991)
7.6FamilyAnimationKidsAlso kids and comedy
Focuses on a group of toddlers, most prominently Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, and Angelica, and their day-to-day lives, usually involving common life experiences that become adventures in the babies' imaginations. Adults in the series are almost always unaware of what the children are up to; however, this only provides…
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18.The Busy World of Richard Scarry(1994)
7.6AnimationKidsAlso kids
Busytown is an enchanting place that's abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences are invited to sing and laugh along as Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and other beloved characters from acclaimed author Richard Scarry make their way through the day exploring their happy and lively world.
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19.Stillwater(2020)
7.7KidsAnimationAlso kids
Siblings Karl, Addy and Michael have a very special next-door neighbor: a wise panda named Stillwater. His friendship and stories give them new perspectives on the world, themselves, and each other.
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20.Barney & Friends(1992)
6.2ComedyFamilyKidsAlso comedy and kids
Barney & Friends is an American children's television series aimed at children from ages 2 to 5. The series, which first aired on April 6, 1992, features the title character Barney, a purple anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus rex who conveys educational messages through songs and small dance routines with a friendly,…
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