The Muppet Show
Overview
Step into the whimsical world of The Muppet Show, where Kermit the Frog and his ensemble of lovable puppets navigate the chaos of producing a weekly variety extravaganza. Each episode features a delightful mix of comedy sketches, musical performances, and guest stars, all while showcasing the unique charm and antics of the Muppet cast. From misadventures backstage to hilarious on-stage mishaps, the show offers a delightful blend of humor and heart, making it a timeless classic that continues to entertain audiences of all ages.
Episodes
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1
Joel Grey
Fozzie is determined to create a new comedy routine featuring jokes on every conceivable topic, but his relentless practice begins to irritate those ...
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2
Rita Moreno
Fozzie Bear finds himself caught up in a humorous ongoing joke centered around the phone backstage. In this episode, Rita humorously pokes fun at her ...
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3
Sandy Duncan
Fozzie takes the stage to showcase the legendary "banana sketch" by Gags Beasley, a classic that seems unfamiliar to Kermit. Curious about the routin...
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4
Jim Nabors
Scooter, an enthusiastic young boy, seeks a position as a go-fer. Kermit jokingly points out that Scooter doesn’t resemble a gopher at all. In resp...
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5
Ruth Buzzi
Scooter receives a quirky gift from his uncle—a wind-up television host that looks just like Kermit. This mechanical doppelgänger quickly becomes a...
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6
Paul Williams
Scooter convinces Fozzie to perform a comedic sketch involving a "telephone pole." Fozzie diligently rehearses, only to discover that the act require...
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7
Florence Henderson
The Muppet Theatre faces an array of pig-related chaos, both in front of the audience and behind the scenes. The Bouncing Borsalino Brothers make a me...
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8
Peter Ustinov
Kermit feels a pang of jealousy when Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Hilda, and Scooter can’t stop gushing about Peter Ustinov. Their admiration makes Kermit un...
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9
Lena Horne
Kermit decides to cut Miss Piggy's performance to prevent her from feeling embarrassed after Lena Horne's show-stopping number. He tells her, "There a...
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10
Harvey Korman
Feeling uncomfortable with his role as the show's "designated representative," Harvey finds himself donning a ridiculous giant chicken costume. His em...
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11
Candice Bergen
Fozzie arrives with multiple packages for Kermit, persistently annoying the frog with his terrible jokes.
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12
Ben Vereen
Fozzie finds himself trapped in a magician's trick cabinet just as the curtain rises for his performance. When the act concludes, two pig stagehands t...
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13
Charles Aznavour
Struggling to secure a performance slot, Gonzo turns to Scooter for help, seeking his guidance as a manager. Scooter suggests a unique approach by pro...
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14
Phyllis Diller
As Hilda, the aging costume designer, seeks to reclaim her youth, she dons a wig and applies makeup in an attempt to transform her appearance. For th...
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15
Avery Schreiber
In an attempt to spark jealousy in Kermit, Miss Piggy enlists Scooter to spread the rumor that Avery has romantic feelings for her. When Kermit learn...
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16
Twiggy
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17
Valerie Harper
In this unique episode of The Muppet Show, the curtain rises after the iconic theme song with an intriguing offstage moment. The guest star, Valerie ...
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18
Mummenschanz
When Gonzo confesses his feelings for Miss Piggy, she reacts with disgust. In an attempt to ease the situation, Kermit suggests a dinner outing for Pi...
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19
Juliet Prowse
Muppy, the beloved pet of J. P. Grosse, the owner of The Muppet Theatre, starts to act like a diva after Kermit caves in and lets him perform a musica...
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20
Kaye Ballard
Fed up with the "painfully square" opening tune, bassist Floyd Pepper tells Kermit that he and the rest of the orchestra (with the exception of Rowlf)...
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21
Bruce Forsyth
Fozzie Bear devises a scheme to outshine Statler and Waldorf during his performance, only to feel deflated when Bruce Forsyth steps in as his replace...
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22
Ethel Merman
Fozzie's agent, Irving Bizarre, is in discussions with Kermit about Fozzie's contract. Kermit surprises everyone by proposing a salary that is ten tim...
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23
Connie Stevens
Fozzie stumbles upon a conversation between Hilda, Kermit, and Scooter, where they express their desire to part ways with "that bear." Assuming they ...
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24
Vincent Price
To celebrate the appearance of guest star Vincent Price, the episode dives into a world brimming with ghouls, specters, bats, and eerie antics. During...
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1
George Burns
Kermit finds himself under pressure from Fleet Scribbler, a relentless reporter from Daily Scandal. Fleet manages to sneak backstage at The Muppet Sho...
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2
Madeline Kahn
Madeline praises Gonzo's performance on the show, igniting an instant infatuation within him. Excited by his newfound feelings, he rushes to inform M...
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3
Milton Berle
Fozzie Bear is overwhelmed at the prospect of meeting Milton Berle, the legendary "King of Comedy," leading him to spend the entire episode ducking o...
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4
John Cleese
Gonzo manages to catch a cannonball with just his hand, resulting in an elongated arm. Fozzie and Floyd can't resist making quips about the bizarre in...
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5
Nancy Walker
With Kermit feeling under the weather, Fozzie steps up to host the show, showcasing just how chaotic things can get. He kicks off with Crazy Harry's w...
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6
Rich Little
Gonzo holds auditions for his poultry dance performance, seeking the perfect chickens to join him. Just as he secures a spot on stage due to an unexp...
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7
Edgar Bergen
Motivated by the iconic Edgar Bergen and his famous puppets, Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd, Fozzie decides to give ventriloquism a shot. However...
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8
Bernadette Peters
Robin longs for his own moment in the spotlight, but his uncle Kermit fails to notice him amidst the larger-than-life characters like Thog, Sweetums, ...
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9
Dom DeLuise
Miss Piggy enlists Scooter to bribe the audience into giving her a raucous reception. She also has him send her numerous flower arrangements and draf...
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10
Teresa Brewer
Miss Piggy catches Kermit discussing with Scooter that she's become too heavy to perform her ballet routine next week. Determined to slim down, she e...
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11
Steve Martin
Kermit decides to call off the show to hold auditions for new talent. Initially upset, guest star Steve channels his frustration into a performance f...
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12
Lou Rawls
Fozzie Bear is excited to debut his new roller-skating routine, but his lack of skating skills leads to chaos behind the scenes. Throughout the episo...
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13
Julie Andrews
In this delightful episode, Julie Andrews enchants the audience with a series of engaging sketches and musical performances. Highlights include the w...
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14
Peter Sellers
The episode features a variety of engaging performances, including the heartfelt tune "A Gypsy's Violin," the reflective song "When," and the nostalg...
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15
Elton John
**Title: Elton John** **Plot:** Featuring a vibrant mix of sketches and musical performances, this episode showcases memorable tunes like "Crocodil...
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16
Cleo Laine
The episode features a delightful mix of performances, including "Limbo" and "Ain't Got That Swing," showcasing the vibrant energy of the stage. Bruce...
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17
Rudolf Nureyev
In this vibrant episode, The Electric Mayhem takes center stage, showcasing their unique flair. Audiences are treated to a whimsical rendition of a W...
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18
Judy Collins
Featuring a delightful mix of sketches and songs, this episode includes "Leatherwing Bat," "Pigs In Space," and "An Editorial by Sam The Eagle." View...
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19
Don Knotts
Featuring a mix of sketches and musical numbers, the episode includes highlights like "Cuento Le Gusta," "Train Back Home," and the classic "Chattano...
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20
Cloris Leachman
This episode features an array of delightful sketches and musical numbers, including the lively "That's Entertainment" and the heartfelt "My Hero." F...
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21
Bob Hope
The episode features a variety of delightful sketches and musical numbers. Highlights include the lively "Pig Calypso," a poignant rendition of "For ...
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22
Jaye P. Morgan
In this lively episode, the stage comes alive with a variety of sketches and musical numbers. Highlights include the whimsical "Tweedle Dee Dee," the...
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23
Zero Mostel
The episode features a series of vibrant sketches and musical performances, including the dramatic "Chopin's Polonaise in A Flat" and the whimsical "...
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24
Petula Clark
The episode features a delightful lineup of sketches and musical performances including "Tweedle Dee Dee," a whimsical segment with the Swedish Chef,...
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Raquel Welch
Fozzie learns that Roy Clark is set to introduce country music to the show, prompting him to send all the stage crew off to the countryside. The situa...
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Alice Cooper
Miss Piggy's jealousy intensifies when she notices Kermit showing interest in a talented young pig performer. As Kermit dotes on the newcomer, Miss Pi...
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3
Helen Reddy
The episode features a lively mix of sketches and musical performances, including the infectious energy of "Staying Alive" and the heartfelt "You and ...
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4
James Coco
This episode features a delightful mix of sketches and songs, including the whimsical "Octopus's Garden" and the intriguing "The Medium." Fans will e...
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5
Marisa Berenson
This episode features a vibrant array of performances, including the lively "Russian Pig Dance," an energetic "Dance," and an exciting segment of "Mu...
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6
Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge
Musical Performances: "Help Me Make It Through the Night," Gonzo's Comedy Routine, "Muppet Labs," "My Wild Irish Rose," "Muppet Newsflash," "We're Al...
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7
Danny Kaye
The episode features a lively mix of sketches and musical performances, including the vibrant "Aquarius," the comedic "Lunchtime," and the classic "C...
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8
Cheryl Ladd
In this episode, the stage comes alive with a variety of vibrant performances. Highlights include heartfelt tunes such as "True Love" and "Sunshine o...
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9
Harry Belafonte
Featuring a variety of performances, the show includes beloved songs like "Day-O," "Tea For Two," and "Honeysuckle Rose." The lively duo of Animal an...
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10
Lesley Ann Warren
Segments/Songs: The episode features Gonzo attempting his initial motorcycle leap, followed by a performance of "Beauty and the Beast." The antics co...
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11
Liberace
The episode features a delightful array of sketches and musical numbers, including the enchanting tune "Never on Sunday," a humorous segment with the...
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12
Leslie Uggams
In a lively array of sketches and musical numbers, the episode features favorites like "Hey There, Good Times" and "Muppet Labs." Leslie Uggams dazzl...
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13
Elke Sommer
This episode features a delightful array of performances, including the jazzy tune "Pennsylvania 6-5000" and the whimsical "Animal Crackers." The Mup...
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14
Sylvester Stallone
The episode features a variety of entertaining performances, including the lively "Hawaiian War Chant" and the charming duet "Let's Call the Whole Th...
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15
Roger Miller
Featuring the tune "Alabama Bound" from the "Penguins in Mayflower," the episode showcases Cluckitis, a hilarious recurring joke that steals the show...
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16
Roy Rogers & Dale Evans
Featuring a variety of entertaining segments, the episode includes lively performances of songs like "Blue Skies" and "Deep in the Heart of Texas." V...
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17
Spike Milligan
The episode features a variety of entertaining sketches and musical numbers, including a humorous take on "Oklahoma," a satirical piece titled "An Ed...
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18
Lynn Redgrave
The Muppets put their unique spin on the legendary story of Robin Hood. With a mix of humor and heart, they bring to life the adventures of the famed...
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Dudley Moore
Dudley reveals an unexpected gift for Kermit—a robot designed to handle all the tasks of the band. This innovation quickly stirs feelings of insecur...
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Crystal Gayle
The Prairie Dog Glee Club boasts impressive vocal talents, but Scooter claims they're plagued by "pack rat tendencies—they can't stop swiping thing...
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Victor Borge
Bobby Benson finds himself needing to converse with a police officer, leaving his little ones in a bit of a predicament. Without their father present...
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Beverly Sills
The pigs are thrilled to hear that the renowned guest star Beverly Sills will take the stage to deliver a performance of the opera "Pigoletto" as the...
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Shields & Yarnell
Motivated by the renowned mime duo Shields & Yarnell, Fozzie Bear sets out to create his own mime performance, featuring a scene titled "Bear walking ...
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6
Kenny Rogers
In a comedic sketch, Kermit finds himself in a hospital room after an accident. As he tries to recuperate, he is startled by imaginary jungle creature...
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7
Linda Lavin
Miss Piggy reveals that the episode is dedicated to Kermit's birthday, catching him off guard as she dives straight into her surprise tribute. They'v...
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8
John Denver
John and Kermit have an unexpected treat for the crew: a trip to Kermit's home in the swamp! However, Gonzo, despite his fondness for the bizarre and...
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9
Arlo Guthrie
In this episode featuring Arlo Guthrie, the set transforms into a cozy farmhouse. The Swedish Chef attempts to prepare a delicious home-cooked feast, ...
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10
Liza Minnelli
In a thrilling whodunit, the Muppets dive into a murder mystery. Kermit takes on the role of a detective after actress Liza O'Shaugnessy reaches out f...
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11
Dizzy Gillespie
Statler is fed up with the performance, prompting Waldorf to invite his wife, Astoria, to join them for the show. Meanwhile, Inspector LaBrea from the...
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12
Phyllis George
Phyllis takes the stage for the inaugural Muppet Awards, celebrating the finest talents from the Muppet Show. While Kermit opts to skip the event due...
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13
Lola Falana
After struggling for years, Gonzo finally receives recognition for his acting talent and makes the bold choice to leave the Muppet Show for a career ...
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14
Dyan Cannon
While getting ready for her performance, Miss Piggy entrusts her beloved dog Foo-Foo to Floyd's care. She instructs him to ensure the spoiled pet is s...
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15
Anne Murray
Scooter's habit of leaving his skateboard scattered about starts to annoy everyone. When Kermit accidentally stumbles over it, he crashes into a set, ...
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16
Jonathan Winters
Jonathan becomes convinced that a gypsy has cast a spell on the production. While Kermit dismisses the notion, he can't ignore the series of mishaps ...
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17
Christopher Reeve
A group of enthusiastic fans, each inspired by the iconic Superman: The Movie, embraces their inner superheroes. They enthusiastically put on costumes...
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18
Lynda Carter
To celebrate the iconic "Wonder Woman" Lynda Carter, Scooter decides to order a superhero training kit. Quickly, a group of Muppets dons outrageous ou...
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19
Mark Hamill
The planned guest performer, who is known for their poor singing, is unexpectedly replaced by four iconic stars from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope,...
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20
Alan Arkin
By mistake, Alan consumes Bunsen Honeydew's Jekyll-and-Hyde concoction, transforming into a wild beast. He wreaks havoc while the adorably charming B...
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21
Doug Henning
Fozzie Bear decides to showcase his skills with a magic routine, hoping to conjure a rabbit from his hat. Instead, he unexpectedly pulls out a rabbi, ...
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22
Andy Williams
Miss Piggy requests Andy to perform "Love Story" to celebrate her engagement with Kermit. However, Kermit is completely unaware of this development. ...
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23
Carol Channing
Miss Piggy acquires a stylish new pair of shoes, but finds them painfully tight and difficult to walk in. Eager to return them, she hesitates when Ke...
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24
Diana Ross
As the performance unfolds, the audience is left in shock by the bizarre antics of everyone on stage, with the exception of the legendary Diana Ross,...
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Roger Moore
Kermit reaches out to the Secret Service to enlist actual spies for Roger's final performance, finding them in the Yellow Pages. Meanwhile, Roger pref...
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Loretta Swit
How effectively can Loretta step into the shoes of Miss Piggy? The tension builds to a thrilling peak during the "Pigs in Space" segment, where her pe...
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3
James Coburn
Animal forms a bond with the rugged James Coburn, but James feels that Animal lacks focus. In an effort to help him, James introduces Animal to the p...
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Linda Ronstadt
Concerned that Linda might take her beloved frog, Piggy decides to confine Kermit inside a chest belonging to Gonzo, which Scooter has just helped him...
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5
Tony Randall
While flipping through a dusty tome of magical incantations, Tony inadvertently transforms Miss Piggy into a statue. He contemplates seeking assistanc...
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Brooke Shields
Under the impression that she was scheduled to appear on "The Muffin Show," Brooke unexpectedly gets caught up in a whimsical production of Alice's Ad...
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7
Melissa Manchester
Kermit faces a chaotic night behind the scenes filled with mishaps. During the opening act, a ski troupe suffers injuries, and although Kermit assures...
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8
Señor Wences
To pay tribute to Señor Wences and his beloved puppets, Kermit embarks on an exciting venture – hosting a puppet show! Fozzie is eager to showcase...
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9
Jean-Pierre Rampal
Miss Piggy finds herself in a tricky situation when the flautist Jean-Pierre approaches her, eager to converse in French. She quickly thinks on her fe...
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10
Gladys Knight
The theater is undergoing renovations, but progress comes at a cost. In their efforts to rebuild, the crew removes the roof entirely, exposing the pro...
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11
Joan Baez
Rizzo and his rat companions pester Kermit for a role in the performance, prompting Kermit to enlist Beauregard for help. Misinterpreting Kermit's re...
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12
Marty Feldman
The Muppets bring their unique spin to the classic tale of 1001 Arabian Nights, featuring the hilarious Marty Feldman as Scheherazade. In this whimsic...
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13
Glenda Jackson
Glenda unveils her true identity as Black Jackson, the fearsome pirate captain, seizing control of the Muppet Theater alongside Short John Silver (Swe...
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14
Gene Kelly
Gene believes he’s merely an observer for the show, expecting to enjoy the performance without participating. However, Kermit cleverly persuades him...
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15
Hal Linden
Statler and Waldorf seize the opportunity to outshine Kermit by taking over as hosts, while Kermit and Fozzie provide their playful jabs from the bal...
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Wally Boag
To pay tribute to the legendary vaudeville performer Wally Boag, the Muppets throw a lively celebration showcasing various acts inspired by the classi...
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17
Debbie Harry
The Frog Scout troop, led by Robin, invades the backstage area, causing a bit of chaos. Eager to earn their punk merit badges, they turn to Debbie fo...
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18
Johnny Cash
To celebrate Johnny Cash's guest appearance, the episode is broadcast simultaneously on country station WHOG, but the radio coverage begins to oversh...
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19
Carol Burnett
The stage is unusually quiet today; instead of a regular performance, the venue has transformed into a lively dance marathon led by Gonzo. With the sp...
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20
Buddy Rich
Due to Gonzo's chilling collection of mildew, the theater experiences a blackout, nearly leading Beauregard to electrocute himself while attempting r...
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21
Paul Simon
Paul motivates Gonzo to pursue songwriting, leading to some peculiar creations. One of Gonzo's pieces goes, "For youuu... I'd shampoo with smelly glu...
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22
Chris Langham
A courier arrives with news from the anticipated guest star, Benny Brillstein, the Yiddish yodeler, who declines to appear on the show. In a bind, Ker...
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23
Mac Davis
Beaker puts the latest copier from Muppet Labs to the test, but things go awry when he accidentally tumbles inside and creates seven duplicates of him...
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Shirley Bassey
Kermit secures a staggering fifty million dollars in gold for Shirley's grand finale performance of "Goldfinger." However, security guard Bruno grows...
