The Muppet Show
Seen it?1976 | 5 seasons | 26 min | Comedy, Family
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics rank it among the best shows ever made, people are still talking about it and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 26 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
Named among the best TV shows of all time by critics (on 8 all-time best lists)
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 3 BAFTAs: British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA): Best Light Entertainment Programme, British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA): Most Original Programme/Series, British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA): Best VTR Editor. Won 2 Peabody Awards: Peabody Awards: Best Recording for Children, Peabody Awards: Best Entertainment Show. Also nominated for 2 more BAFTAs. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 462K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 11976 · 24 episodes · 5.0 out of 10Monday- Season 21977 · 30 episodes · 3.6 out of 10Monday
- Season 31978 · 18 episodes · 2.2 out of 10Monday
- Season 41979 · 24 episodes · 2.4 out of 10Monday
- Season 51980 · 24 episodes · 2.0 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Jim Henson
- Jim HensonKermit the Frog, Waldorf, Rowlf the Dog, Link Hogthrob, The Swedish Chef, Dr. Teeth, The Newsman (voice)
- Frank OzMiss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle / Marvin Suggs / George the Janitor (voice)
- Jerry NelsonFloyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice)
- Dave GoelzGonzo / Zoot / Beauregard / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
- Richard HuntStatler, Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Sweetums (voice)
- Eren OzkerHilda / Wanda / Janice (voice)
- Louise GoldAnnie Sue Pig / Additional Muppets (voice)
- Karen PrellAdditional Muppets (voice)
- Brian MuehlAdditional Muppets (voice)
- Kathryn MullenAdditional Muppets (voice)