Ep 12. Elmo and Zoe's Hat Contest

In Sesame Street season 43, episode 12, Elmo and Zoe decide to have a hat contest to see who has the best hat. They both show off their unique hats to each other and decide that they need a judge to help them pick a winner. They go to Luis and he agrees to be the judge.

The first round consists of Elmo and Zoe showing their hats to Luis and explaining why they think their hat is the best. Elmo shows his red and blue striped hat and explains that it is his favorite color and that it's very soft. Zoe shows her green and purple spotted hat and explains that it reminds her of a caterpillar. Luis is having a tough time deciding so he suggests that they have a second round where they have to wear their hat and do a special dance.

In the second round, Elmo and Zoe put on their hats and show off their moves. Elmo does the Cha Cha while Zoe does the Tango. Luis is still having trouble deciding so he suggests that they have a third round where they have to do something kind while wearing their hat.

In the third round, Elmo and Zoe wear their hats and do something kind for someone. Elmo helps Rosita carry her books while Zoe helps Big Bird by holding his nest while he gets a snack. While they are doing their acts of kindness, Luis decides that they both win the hat contest because they both did something kind while wearing their hat.

The episode also includes a segment where Cookie Monster and Gonger run a food truck where they make a chicken sandwich for their customer. They learn about the different parts of the chicken and how to prepare it.

In another segment, Abby Cadabby and Rudy try to make a tower with blocks but keep knocking it down. They learn about perseverance and keep trying until they finally build a tower together.

Overall, Elmo and Zoe's Hat Contest episode of Sesame Street season 43 is a fun and educational episode that teaches children about creativity, kindness, and perseverance.