Ep 6. Holiday at Hooper's

In Sesame Street season 51 episode 6, titled "Holiday at Hooper's," the beloved characters from Sesame Street gather together to celebrate the holiday season. The episode is filled with festive cheer and wholesome fun, as Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and the rest of the gang engage in a variety of activities and songs.

The episode begins with a lively musical number, as the Sesame Street residents sing and dance to a catchy tune about spreading holiday joy. Elmo, who is particularly excited about the holidays, leads the way with his infectious energy and positivity.

The group then heads over to Hooper's Store, where they are greeted by the familiar faces of Alan and Chris, who are busy decorating the store for the holiday season. Elmo is especially thrilled to see the store decked out in ornaments, tinsel, and twinkling lights, and he eagerly volunteers to help with the final touches.

As they work on the decorations, the gang brainstorm ideas for what to do next. Abby Cadabby suggests a game of "Sesame Street Secret Santa," in which each person picks a name out of a hat and then secretly gives them a gift. Grover, meanwhile, suggests a holiday-themed cooking competition, in which the residents can show off their favorite recipes.

After some discussion, the group decides to do both activities, and they split up into teams to get things started. Elmo and Abby head off to find the perfect gift for their Secret Santa recipient, while Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch set to work in the kitchen.

As they prepare their dishes, Cookie Monster and Oscar engage in some hilarious banter, with Cookie Monster insisting that his dish will win the competition and Oscar insisting that he doesn't care about the contest at all. Meanwhile, Elmo and Abby have a blast shopping for their Secret Santa presents, and they try to keep their gifts under wraps as they head back to Hooper's Store.

As the afternoon wears on, the group reconvenes at Hooper's for the big reveal of the Secret Santa gifts. Each person takes turns opening their present and trying to guess who their gift giver was. There are plenty of surprises and giggles along the way, and everyone is grateful for the thought and effort that went into their gifts.

Finally, it's time for the cooking competition, and the contestants present their dishes to the judges (consisting of Alan, Chris, and a couple of guest judges from the neighborhood). Cookie Monster's creation, a towering gingerbread house, is a hit with the judges, but so is Oscar's surprisingly tasty dish of "Grouch Stew." In the end, the judges declare it a tie, and everyone cheers and applauds the winners.

As the episode draws to a close, the Sesame Street residents gather together for one final song, celebrating the joys of the holiday season and the warmth of friendship and community. It's a fitting end to a heartwarming episode filled with laughter, love, and plenty of holiday cheer.