Ernest the Grouch

  Muppeteer :   Jerry Nelson 

 Earliest Known Appearance: Episode 2895  Ernest the Grouch  is  OSCAR THE GROUCH  ' s brother & the 2 nd son of  Mr .  &  Mrs . Grouch . He is also the brother of Otto the  Grouch  &  Bunny. He looks very like  Oscar , but w / big black eyebrows , a scuzzy green mustache , & a white collar & blue bow tie.

When Ernest came to visit  his  brother  on Sesame Street,  Oscar  decided to prepare an unpleasant surprise for him by decorating  his   trash can  , dressing in a tux , & treating Ernest like a gentleman. Determined not to allow  Oscar  to have the last laugh, Ernest returned the favor. Soon the 2 of them tried to outdo each other, each asking Gina to fix the other a special treat at Hooper ' s Store. Finally, their  grouch  iness is returned when they find themselves fighting over a concoction only  Grouches  would enjoy.

TV / Movies / Specials

 * Sesame Street ( 1969 - present )


 * Episode 2895 ( 1991 )