Sesame Street (1969–)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.6

Overview

The setting is in a small street in a city where children and furry puppet monsters learn about numbers, the alphabet and other pre-school subjects taught in commercial spots, songs and games....

Starring Cast

Jim Henson • Frank Oz • Caroll Spinney

Where to watch

HBO Max

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Positive

Overview

The setting is in a small street in a city where children and furry puppet monsters learn about numbers, the alphabet and other pre-school subjects taught in commercial spots, songs and games....

Starring Cast

Jim Henson • Frank Oz • Caroll Spinney

Where to watch

HBO Max

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: Medium

Sesame Street is rated as Left-Leaning due to its consistent and foundational promotion of diversity, inclusion, empathy, and acceptance of all individuals, which are dominant themes aligning with progressive values, even if presented in an apolitical, universal manner for children.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

Sesame Street consistently showcases a highly diverse cast of human characters and Muppets, reflecting a broad spectrum of races, ethnicities, and abilities. The show's narrative promotes themes of acceptance and understanding by positively portraying all identities, without critiquing traditional roles.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

Sesame Street has evolved to include positive LGBTQ+ representation, notably featuring a loving gay couple as adoptive parents. The show consistently champions diversity, acceptance, and inclusion, portraying LGBTQ+ characters and families with dignity and normalcy, thus creating an affirming and supportive environment for its young audience.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

Sesame Street is an educational children's program that does not feature scenes of physical combat. Female characters are present but do not engage in or win direct physical confrontations against male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Sesame Street is an original production, not an adaptation of pre-existing material. Its characters' genders were established within the show's own canon and have remained consistent. There are no instances of characters from prior sources being portrayed with a different gender.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Sesame Street features a diverse cast of human characters and Muppets. While new characters of various races have been introduced over its long run, no established human or Muppet character has had their race changed from a previously canonical or widely recognized portrayal.