Season 2 - Game Edition

16 EPISODES • 2021

What time is it? Not too late! Get ready for another season of fun, music, and even more games with the Not Too Late Show with Elmo, streaming now on HBO Max!

Season 1

Episodes

1: Drew Barrymore / Keedron Bryant

Sep 30, 2021

‘Tis the season for all seasons as Drew Barrymore swings by to dress up a snowman, and Keedron Bryant joins Elmo and his new friend Skyler to sing a song about summer. Then, it’s time for a “spot the difference” picture challenge!

2: Seth Meyers / Kelly Rowland

Sep 30, 2021

“Old MacDonald Had a Farm” and on that farm are celebrity friends Seth Meyers, who challenges Elmo’s new friend Felice to an obstacle course, and Kelly Rowland, who performs her rendition of the classic song!

3: Brady Noon / WanMor

Sep 30, 2021

It’s a pet party when actor and animal lover Brady Noon stops by for a paw-some game against Elmo’s new friend Jayla that tests their ability to leash a dog. Next, Wanmor “raises the ruff” with a song about how to properly care for pets.

4: Amber Ruffin / Bebe Rexha

Oct 7, 2021

Rise and shine! While Ernie helps Bert with a morning do-over, Elmo and his new friend Ziva are joined by comedian and TV show host Amber Ruffin for a teeth-cleaning challenge. Then, Bebe Rexha sings about morning routines!

5: Jenna Bush Hager / Sophie Fatu

Oct 14, 2021

While Felix and Baby Bear plan a pretend trip to outer space, author and talk show host Jenna Bush Hager squares off against Elmo’s new friend Nilah in a suitcase-packing challenge, and Sophie Fatu sings about traveling.

6: Ames McNamara / Leslie Odom Jr.

Oct 21, 2021

Actor Ames McNamara joins in on the fun in this bathtime-themed episode! Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. performs the iconic bath time classic, “Rubber Duckie!”

7: Dani & Dannah Lane / AJR

Oct 28, 2021

Sisters Dani and Dannah Lane team up with Elmo’s new friend Lucia to sort mail before the brothers of AJR sing “Heroes in Your Neighborhood.” Then, Cookie enlists his friends for help thanking community workers!

8: Rohan Chand / Kane Brown

Nov 4, 2021

While Ernie preps Bert for a big football game, actor and tennis lover Rohan Chand suits up for a thrilling timed challenge. Later, country music star Kane Brown steps up to the plate for a song about the topic of the day: sports!

9: Busy Philipps

Nov 11, 2021

Elmo forgets his signature tie just in time to teach the audience about… getting dressed! Then, Busy Philipps packs on the winter clothes in a timed challenge against Elmo’s new friend Christian.

10: Aidy Bryant / Hello Sunday

Nov 18, 2021

Comedian Aidy Bryant and singing duo Hello Sunday stop by for some babysitting-themed fun as Cookie Monster does his best to keep an eye on his niece.

11: Mackenzie Hancsicsak / Juanes

Nov 25, 2021

“C”is for cook-ing as actor Mackenzie Hancsicsak joins Elmo’s new friend Destin in a Cookie Monster-themed pancake challenge. Later, Juanes sings about navigating the kitchen.

12: Sway Bhatia / Tori Kelly

Dec 2, 2021

The studio is abuzz for bug day as actor Sway Bhatia drops by to learn and play games all about insects. Then, it’s buggy boogie time with singer Tori Kelly!

13: Shahadi Wright Joseph / Madison Reyes

Dec 9, 2021

14: Tamron Hall / Brandon "Taz" Niederauer

Dec 16, 2021

Elmo jams out for musical instrument day with journalist Tamron Hall and guitarist Brandon “Taz” Niederauer.

15: Big Bird / Kelvin Dukes

Dec 23, 2021

Elmo’s new friend Ryan puts his skills to the test against Big Bird and Kelvin Dukes, while Grover helps Baby Bear open his brand-new restaurant!

16: Isaiah Russell-Bailey / James Monroe Iglehart

Dec 30, 2021

Isaiah Russell-Bailey and James Monroe Iglehart show Elmo just how much fun chores can be, while Grover does his best to help Rosita clean up the studio.

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