There is one constant in children’s entertainment that has stuck with me throughout raising four children: I love a clever Sesame Street crossover. This week, Sesame Street and Netflix delivered with a crossover for families who love Rian Johnson’s Benoit Blanc mysteries. The show debuted a new muppet named Beignet Blanc, and his debut on Sesame Street is so unexpectedly charming that adults may enjoy it even more than their kids.
And yes, it all starts with a missing pie.
A Pie Disappears, A Detective Arrives On Sesame Street
The new clip, appropriately titled “Forks Out,” shows Cookie Monster gearing up for a triple-berry pie feast before discovering an empty plate where dessert should be. That’s when Beignet Blanc strolls onto Sesame Street with his unmistakable cadence, treating this sugar-coated puzzle with the seriousness of a full Knives Out case.
The suspects? Practically everyone within arm’s reach—Oscar, Elmo, Zoe, Cookie Monster himself, and even a few winks toward very familiar creative voices behind the scenes. Parents watching closely will catch nods to classic mystery stories, Sesame Street history, and even a few literary Easter eggs that feel tailor-made for grown-ups.
Bleeding Cool rounded up even more subtle nods to the Knives Out universe and iconic detective fiction, which parents will definitely enjoy catching.
Why Families Are Loving This Sesame Street Crossover
As a dad of four, I love when children’s shows sneak in layers of humor just for the adults, because let’s be honest, we’re watching these episodes too. Sesame Street has always excelled at that balance, and Beignet Blanc might be one of their best examples yet. Kids get a whimsical new character and a funny mystery. Adults get a playful parody that feels right out of Rian Johnson’s universe.
And the best part? The whole thing manages to stay wholesome, warm, and unmistakably Sesame Street.
Netflix’s Growing Sesame Street Universe
What makes this moment even more exciting is how perfectly it aligns with Sesame Street’s fresh chapter on Netflix. November marked the official launch of Sesame Street Season 56, bringing Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and the entire neighborhood into a brand-new streaming home. To celebrate the move, Netflix even released a series of humorous “audition tapes” featuring Sesame Street characters auditioning for roles in popular Netflix hits—from pirate adventures to regency dramas to high-stakes competitions.
It’s the kind of playful meta-humor that keeps longtime fans invested while giving kids something new to giggle about.
How Beignet Blanc Fits Into the Knives Out Timeline
Even with the upcoming Wake Up Dead Man, the next Benoit Blanc mystery, arriving on Netflix December 12, the detective still managed to carve out time for his felt-covered investigation on Sesame Street. In the new film, Blanc takes on a complex case involving a murder during a Good Friday service, surrounded by new suspects played by Josh Brolin, Josh O’Connor, and more.
Of course, nothing in a Blanc mystery is ever as straightforward as it looks. And if the Sesame Street cameo is any indication, fans are in for another story filled with unexpected turns—and probably a few laughs along the way.
Here’s the full clip:
Where to Watch Everything
- “Forks Out” featuring Beignet Blanc — streaming now on Netflix
- Sesame Street: Season 56 — also streaming on Netflix
- Wake Up Dead Man — in select theaters now, streaming December 12
Sesame Street didn’t need to reinvent anything to make this crossover work. They embraced the joy of bringing two fan-favorite worlds together, and the result is one of the most genuinely delightful surprises families will get this month.