New Sesame Street Character Rudy Empowers Blended Families

The Sesame Street family keeps growing — and we are crazy about the newest resident on the block.

Rudy is a red-horned monster who is 3. He had his big debut on Saturday in the episode “Hello, Rudy,” when he was introduced as the brand-new stepbrother of Abby Cadabby. Abby’s mom married Rudy’s dad, and Rudy’s on board now as part of a storyline addressing the challenges — and the fun — of blended families.

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We’re already in love with this new family — and are grateful as ever to Sesame Street Workshop for always making sure its narratives reflect real kids — and real families — and empowering them no matter what the circumstance.