The Muppet Show

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The Muppet Show is a British-American television program produced by puppeteer Jim Henson and featuring Muppets. After two pilot episodes were produced in 1974 and 1975, the show premiered on September 5, 1976, and five series were produced until March 15, 1981, lasting 120 episodes. The program shows a vaudeville- or music hall-style song-and-dance variety show, as well as glimpses behind the scenes of such a show. Kermit the Frog stars as a showrunner who tries to keep control of the antics of the other Muppet characters (and his temper), as well as keep the guest stars happy. The show was known for outrageous physical slapstick, sometimes absurdist comedy, and humorous parodies. Each episode also featured a human guest star. As the show's popularity rose, many celebrities were eager to perform with the Muppets on television and in film.

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Season From To Episodes
All Seasons
Specials January 1968 March 2014 35
Season 1 September 1976 April 1977 24
Season 2 September 1977 May 1978 24
Season 3 September 1978 July 1979 24
Season 4 September 1979 May 1980 24
Season 5 September 1980 June 1981 24
Unassigned Episodes 0
Season From To Episodes
All Seasons
Specials January 1968 March 2014 35
Season 1 September 1976 April 1977 24
Season 2 September 1977 May 1978 24
Season 3 September 1978 July 1979 24
Season 4 September 1979 May 1980 24
Season 5 September 1980 June 1981 24
Unassigned Episodes 0
Absolute ordering places all episodes in a single ordered season. This is generally used for anime.
Season From To Episodes
Season 1 September 1976 April 1977 24
Unassigned Episodes 131

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