The Muppet Show

Name: The Muppet Show
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1976-09-05
Rating: 8
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt

1976·Series·TV-G·26 min·★ 8.0(345)

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“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.

Where to watch The Muppet Show in United States

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Disney Plus

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Where is The Muppet Show streaming around the world?

Country	Streaming on	Rent / Buy
United States	Disney Plus	—
United Kingdom	Disney Plus	—
Canada	Disney Plus	—
Australia	Disney Plus	—
Spain	Disney Plus	—
South Korea	Disney Plus	—

About The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show is a 1976 English-language comedy and family series created by Jim Henson. The cast is led by Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson. It spans 5 seasons and 120 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.

The Muppet Show was produced by Henson Associates, Associated Television, and ITC Entertainment and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was first aired on September 5, 1976, and carries a TV-G certification.

Created by: Jim Henson
First aired: September 5, 1976
Last aired: March 15, 1981
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-G
Status: Ended
Seasons: 5 (120 episodes)
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: Henson Associates, Associated Television, ITC Entertainment

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The Muppet Show cast & crew

The Muppet Show was created by Jim Henson.

The cast features Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Waldorf, Rowlf the Dog, Link Hogthrob, The Swedish Chef, Dr. Teeth, The Newsman (voice), Frank Oz as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle / Marvin Suggs / George the Janitor (voice), Jerry Nelson as Floyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice), Dave Goelz as Gonzo / Zoot / Beauregard / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice), Richard Hunt as Statler, Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Sweetums (voice), and Eren Ozker as Hilda / Wanda / Janice (voice).

Behind the camera, it was produced by Jim Henson and David Lazer.

Is The Muppet Show worth watching?

The Muppet Show holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 345 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed comedy series.

With 5 seasons and 120 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy comedy and family, The Muppet Show is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Muppet Show

In United States, you can stream The Muppet Show on Disney Plus. Click any service above to open it directly.

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