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Season 1 – The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo

Play trailer 1:31 Poster for Season 1 – The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo May 2020 Comedy Kids & Family Talk Show Play Trailer Watchlist
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Host Elmo interviews celebrity guests along with his co-host, Cookie Monster.

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The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

With great guests, fun games, and a lot of silly songs, The Not Too Late Show with Elmo is a fitting bedtime show for tots that parents may even enjoy as well.

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Judy Berman TIME Magazine 05/27/2020
It's easy to imagine toddlers watching episodes on repeat. For adults, however, only the occasional guest can make such a concentrated dose of Elmo's high-pitched squeal worth enduring. Go to Full Review Linda Holmes NPR 05/27/2020
The idea of Kacey Musgraves singing "Rubber Duckie" or Mulaney greeting sidekick Cookie Monster is not without its charms, even if it's a little unsettling to look this much at Cookie Monster's legs. Go to Full Review Ashlie D. Stevens Salon.com 05/27/2020
For all its subtle nods to the adults in the audience, at the end of the night (well, evening, since Elmo's bedtime is at 7:30pm) it is a show for children, in all the best ways. Go to Full Review Jonathon Wilson Ready Steady Cut 06/26/2020
3.5/5
The Not Too Late Show With Elmo is aimed sniper-like at the usual Sesame Street crowd, obviously intending to introduce the nippers to the talk show format. And it's pretty good at doing that. Go to Full Review Polly Conway Common Sense Media 06/18/2020
4/5
Furry friend hosts delightful, family-friendly talk show. Go to Full Review David Griffin IGN Movies 05/29/2020
5/10
More often than not, the conversations feel forced and the concept feels too adult for kids to enjoy (does the Sesame Street audience really crave a late-night format?) and too juvenile for grown-ups. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/30/2021 Really cute show for just before bedtime for littles See more 06/24/2020 The Not Too Late Show with Elmo is my favorite alongside Sesame Street. See more Vinny M 06/18/2020 Never seen it because of my age but it looks cute See more Read all reviews
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Ryan Dillon

Elmo

David Rudman

Cookie Monster

Carmen Osbahr

Rosita

Hoda Kotb

Guest

Blake Lively

Guest

John Mulaney

Guest

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 27, 2020 Jimmy Fallon; Kacey Musgraves Elmo welcomes TV talk show host Jimmy Fallon and singer Kacey Musgraves who performs a "Sesame Street" classic. Details Episode 2 Aired May 27, 2020 Jonas Brothers The Jonas Brothers drop by Elmo's show to compete in a Silly Freeze Dance contest and share a song about brushing those pearly whites; Abby Cadabby's magical fix causes havoc in the control room for Bert and Ernie. Details Episode 3 Aired May 27, 2020 John Mulaney; Lil Nas X Elmo looks inside some awesome goody bags before challenging comic John Mulaney to a nail-biting tricycle race and sings a duet with rapper Lil Nas X; Ernie leads a backstage tour, and Cookie Monster gets a special visitor. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 4, 2020 Batman; Pentatonix Batman plays a game of Beach Ball Ballyhoo with Elmo; a cappella group Pentatonix performs a mash-up of lullabies; Rosita looks for three sheep so she can tell her favorite sleepy-time tale. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 11, 2020 Jordin Sparks; Nature Nick Nature Nick brings some animal friends onto the set to help teach Elmo about nocturnal creatures; Jordin Sparks sings one of her favorite songs and shares the thing she loves most about nighttime; Grover investigates whether the sun should be in bed. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 18, 2020 Miles Brown; Joyous String Ensemble Elmo faces off in a nursery rhyme rap battle with Miles Brown; the Joyous String Ensemble drop by, in their pajamas, to play a medley of familiar tunes; Cookie Monster babysits his little niece, who runs loose around the studio before her bedtime. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 25, 2020 Blake Lively; Dan + Shay Elmo and Cookie Monster talk about weird dreams before actress Blake Lively plays a game of "Cookie Monster Says;" Dan + Shay perform their rendition of "I Don't Want to Live on the Moon;" Oscar the Grouch prepares for his moment in the spotlight. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 2, 2020 John Oliver; Kwame Alexander; Sofia Carson Elmo and John Oliver compete in a slow and dramatic race; Sofia Carson provides a lovely lullaby; Kwame Alexander recites an impromptu poem about Elmo. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 9, 2020 Hoda Kotb; Ben Platt Elmo learns about journalist Hoda Kotb's morning routine before challenging her to a game of "Hot Potato"; actor Ben Platt treats Cookie to a song about his very favorite thing; Grover offers his expertise on how to pack Elmo's backpack for school. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 16, 2020 Mykal-Michelle Harris; Jonathan Van Ness; H.E.R. Elmo brings in monster makeover specialist Jonathan Van Ness; actress Mykal-Michelle Harris gives hosting a whirl and faces off with Elmo in a "No Laugh Challenge"; H.E.R. performs a song about beautiful, versatile hair. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 23, 2020 Andy Cohen; Josh Groban Elmo's first guest, Grover, is nowhere to be found; Andy Cohen steps in to do his best impression of the MIA monster; Josh Groban takes Oscar's lead in singing a "trashy" refrain. Details Episode 12 Aired Jul 30, 2020 Olivia Wilde; Sara Bareilles The Count helps Elmo keep an eye on the clock in preparation for jammie time; Elmo welcomes Olivia Wilde for a game of "Teddy Bear Dress Up;" with friends, Sara Bareilles performs "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." Details Episode 13 Aired Aug 6, 2020 Jason Sudeikis; Ciara Elmo isn't shy about an important part of his bedtime routine -- potty time; after he challenges Jason Sudeikis to a round of the "Silly Dance Game," Ciara stops by to share an inspiring musical message; Grover shakes things up as he plays usher. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Benjamin Lehmann, Mindy Fila
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-Y
Genre
Comedy, Kids & Family, Talk Show
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 27, 2020