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The Muppet Show

1976 – 1981Show5 seasons120 episodesTV-G

ComedyFamily
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic–8.6Rotten Tomatoes100%92%

A nostalgic, heartwarming comedy series about show business and pop culture.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 120 episodes · best: S2E14 "Elton John" 8.5

Episodes

7.5
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7.6
7.6
7.7

Story

It's time to raise the curtain on The Muppet Show!

Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.

Feels like

  • Classic Variety Show Chaos
  • Meta-Entertainment Satire
  • Iconic Puppet Characters
  • Wholesome Family Comedy
  • High-Energy Musical Numbers
  • Behind-the-Scenes Farce
  • Nostalgic Pop Culture Staple
  • Improvisational Spirit
  • Vaudeville Revival
  • Charming Absurdity

Cast

24 of 138 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Peter Harris, Philip Casson
Written by
Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Don Hinkley
Produced by
Jim Henson, Jack Burns

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 5, 1976 · March 15, 1981 · Ended

First aired
September 5, 1976
Last aired
March 15, 1981
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 120 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
40 countries

Tropes

Drop the Cow, Stupid Sexy Flanders, Large Ham +9

  • Drop the Cow
  • Stupid Sexy Flanders
  • Large Ham
  • Larynx Dissonance
  • Name-Tron
  • Early-Bird Cameo
  • Creator Killer
  • "Freaky Friday" Flip
  • Let's Meet the Meat
  • Soap Within a Show
  • Inadvertent Entrance Cue
  • Offscreen Crash

12 of 300 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Muppet Show?"

Questions about The Muppet Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Muppet Show?

Disney+

In the United States, The Muppet Show streams on Disney+. It also streams in 39 other countries.

Is The Muppet Show worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (87).

Is The Muppet Show okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Muppet Show?

52 h

About 52 hours: 120 episodes in 5 seasons of about 26 minutes each, aired from 1976 to 1981.

Will The Muppet Show make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Muppet Show?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Muppet Show use?

Drop the CowStupid Sexy FlandersLarge HamLarynx DissonanceName-TronEarly-Bird CameoCreator Killer"Freaky Friday" FlipLet's Meet the MeatSoap Within a ShowInadvertent Entrance CueOffscreen Crashand 288 more

TV Tropes lists 300 tropes for it, including Drop the Cow, Stupid Sexy Flanders, and Large Ham.