8 Sesame Street parodies of adult-oriented TV shows

"Homelamb," a clever parody of Showtime's Homeland, joins a list of Muppet riffs that includes shows like Sons of Anarchy, Boardwalk Empire, and Mad Men

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There probably isn't much overlap between the audience for Showtime's Homeland and the audience for PBS' Sesame Street — but that didn't stop Sesame Street from offering up "Homelamb," a clever parody of the series packed with references that are sure to delight eagle-eyed Homeland fans. It may seem like an odd choice for a children's show, but it's not the first time Sesame Street has used a distinctly adult-oriented drama as the basis for a skit. Here, 8 Sesame Street parodies of adult-oriented TV shows:

"Homelamb" (Homeland)

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Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.