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Season 1

  • S01E01 Michelle Pfeiffer

    • March 8, 1996
    • ABC (US)

    The Muppets have a new show at the KMUP network and a new host, Clifford (no one else wanted the job). In need of a big star for the first episode, Clifford accidentally agrees to both Michelle Pfeiffer and Miss Piggy guest staring without them knowing.

  • S01E02 Garth Brooks

    • March 15, 1996
    • ABC (US)

    Garth Brooks surprises everyone when he says he'll be doing something different for the show and won't sing any country music songs.

  • S01E03 Billy Crystal

    • March 22, 1996
    • ABC (US)

    As the show goes on with Billy Crystal, new securtity guard Bobo the Bear keeps other guests from entering the station, including a jazz band for the show's last number.

  • S01E04 John Goodman

    • March 29, 1996
    • ABC (US)

    John Goodman saves the lives of Miss Piggy's annoying nephews (Andy and Randy), but soon regrets it when they become his slaves and won't leave him alone.

  • S01E05 Cindy Crawford

    • April 5, 1996
    • ABC (US)

    Bobo falls in love with Cindy Crawford. As Bobo tries to express his feelings to her, Cupid is left in charge of security and one of his arrows accidentally makes Sal love Johnny.

  • S01E06 Tony Bennett

    • April 12, 1996
    • ABC (US)

    Johnny seems thrilled when Tony Bennett guest stars, but he gets nervous about working with the famous singer and has difficulty performing.

  • S01E07 Sandra Bullock

    • June 23, 1996
    • ABC (US)

    The Muppets have even more pressure to make the show a success when a crazed individual known as the Mad Bomber threatens to blow up the studio if the ratings drop below fifty.

  • S01E08 Jason Alexander

    • June 30, 1996
    • ABC (US)

    Old school friends, Gonzo and Jason Alexander, attempt to bring their musical onto the show. But their disagreements could end the project.

  • S01E09 Whoopi Goldberg

    • July 7, 1996
    • ABC (US)

    Miss Piggy is due to be in the show's closing number, but she is late for various reasons, which causes some panic for Clifford and the others.

  • S01E10 Martin Short

    • July 14, 1996
    • ABC (US)

    A freak incident in the elevator leaves Martin Short in a tight squeeze and later some delicious spaghetti sauce leaves him feeling large.

Season 2

  • S02E01 The Artist Formerly Known As Prince

    • September 13, 1997
    • ABC (US)

    Aspiring to be an osteopath, Sal begins studying about bones and puts his new skills to use on Johnny, Kermit and others.

  • S02E02 Rick Moranis

    • September 14, 1997
    • ABC (US)

    Rick Moranis prepares for his big musical number as the usual chaos goes on in the studio.

  • S02E03 Heather Locklear

    • September 21, 1997
    • ABC (US)

    Heather Locklear inadvertently eats Dr. Bunsen Honeydew's latest invention, a food that changes a person's mood. As Heather's shifting between good and evil causes problems in the studio, Bunsen and Beaker attempt to reverse the food's effects.

  • S02E04 Pierce Brosnan

    • October 12, 1997
    • ABC (US)

    Pierce Brosnan is depressed over the fact that he isn't as debonair as his James Bond character, but he finally gets a chance to prove himself when the Crustacean Liberation Army attempts to take the Muppet Studios hostage and only he can save them.

  • S02E05 Coolio & Don Rickles

    • October 19, 1997
    • ABC (US)

    The KMUP studios have been bought by a new owner, Ernst Stavros Grouper. He believes that the Muppets are just not hip enough, and he wants to make some changes. Coolio and Don Rickles guest star; Ed McMahon, Bernard Shaw, and Fred Willard make cameo appearances.

  • S02E06 Paula Abdul

    • November 2, 1997
    • ABC (US)

    A crazed robot of President Lincoln runs amuck throughout the Muppet Studios while Clifford repeatedly tries to grab a kiss from Paula Abdul.

  • S02E07 Dennis Quaid

    • November 16, 1997
    • ABC (US)

    Clifford notices that everyone thinks Dennis Quaid does a better job running the studios, and he begins to feel left out and rejected. Meanwhile, Gilbert Gottfried wins a date with Kermit, and Kermit tries to survive it.

  • S02E08 The Cameo Show

    • December 7, 1997
    • ABC (US)

    After Bobo the Bear accidentally kills Arsenio Hall, the original guest star, the Muppets must search frantically for a new one while Dr. Phil van Neuter and Mulch succeed in bringing Arsenio back to life, but the result has been postponed until close to the end of the episode. Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks, Little Richard, Christopher Darden, and Kathy Ireland make cameos.

  • S02E09 The Best of Muppets Tonight

    • December 21, 1997
    • ABC (US)

    Gonzo and Rizzo host a collage of video clips of the best moments from past episodes. This was because the pre-recorded episode tape had been eaten by Carl, along with the tape-playing machine during a cheese-eating contest. As Gonzo and Rizzo walk off the stage, they notice that Statler and Waldorf have just finished broadcasting their own show titled The Worst of Muppets Tonight. Of course, they showed the exact same clips that Gonzo and Rizzo showed.

  • S02E10 The Gary Cahuenga Episode

    • December 27, 1997
    • ABC (US)

    Gary Cahuenga, a dummy without a ventriloquist, is found after forty years stuck in an old trunk. The Muppets, with the help of Penn and Teller, must help Gary adjust to his new surroundings, as well as to make new friends at KMUP. Lori Fetrick, Raye Hollitt, Evander Holyfield, and Kathy Najimy make cameo appearances.

  • S02E11 Andie MacDowell

    • January 4, 1998
    • ABC (US)

    With Beaker off on a Star Trek cruise (where he encounters George Takei), Dr. Bunsen Honeydew realizes his life is very empty. Bunsen and guest star, Andie MacDowell, decide to take a walk on the wild side. Bob Keeshan and Ben Stein make cameo appearances with special performance by Liz Gandara, Lisa Thompson, and Jennifer Keyes as the Fly Girls.

  • S02E12 Johnny Fiama Leaves Home

    • February 8, 1998
    • ABC (US)

    Following a spat with his mama, Johnny Fiama leaves home. Daryl Hannah, Page Hannah, and Johnny Mathis make cameo appearances.

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Viral Videos: Pöpcørn

    • July 2, 2010

    The Muppets recorded a cover of the song Popcorn featuring it as the theme of a new Swedish Chef sketch, hence its naming as Pöpcørn

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Viral Videos: Ode to Joy

    • July 16, 2008
    • ABC (US)

    Beaker performed the movement in an online virmup video. To be more specific, six Beakers perform the number: one on violin, one on timpani, one keeping time with the metronome, and three vocalists, all replacing the lyrics with extended "Meemeee"-ing. Inevitably, disaster ensues. The video was nominated in the Music category of the 2009 Webby Awards, as well as the 'People's Voice' award. Beaker won the Webby Award, and accepted the award at the June 8th ceremony.

  • SPECIAL 0x3 Viral Videos: Habanera

    • July 16, 2008
    • ABC (US)

    The Swedish Chef and Beaker perform the "Habanera" aria from Georges Bizet's opera Carmen. Animal provides assistance and the Chef eats Beaker at the end.

  • SPECIAL 0x4 Viral Videos: Beaker's Ballad

    • February 8, 2010
    • ABC (US)

    Dressed in hippie clothing, Beaker meeps to the tune of "Dust in the Wind", but the screen constantly gets filled with annotations, most of which are negative comments.

  • SPECIAL 0x5 Viral Videos: Bohemian Rhapsody

    • November 23, 2009
    • ABC (US)

    The Muppets' version of Queen's 1975 hit. Instead of Statler and Waldorf commenting on the video, it turns out Kermit and Scooter have been watching the video as a video conference.

  • SPECIAL 0x6 Viral Videos: Classical Chicken

    • July 16, 2008
    • ABC (US)

    Gonzo and some chickens perform "The Blue Danube Waltz" by Johann Strauss II.

  • SPECIAL 0x7 Viral Videos: Ringing of the Bells

    • December 9, 2009
    • ABC (US)

    The Swedish Chef, Beaker, and Animal sing the song. Animal leaves to find a big bell, which falls on Beaker.

  • SPECIAL 0x8 Viral Videos: Stars & Stripes FOREVER!

    • June 27, 2008
    • ABC (US)

    Sam the Eagle leads a penguin, the Swedish Chef, a chicken, Bobo the Bear, Beaker, Animal and Crazy Harry. Sam attempts a reading of the U.S. Constitution as the others perform a rendition of "Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Phillip Sousa. American patriotic images such as the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore and hot dogs cascade behind them.

  • SPECIAL 0x9 Lady GaGa and the Muppets Holiday Spectacular

    • ABC (US)

  • SPECIAL 0x10 Viral Videos: American Woman

    • May 27, 2010
    • ABC (US)

  • SPECIAL 0x11 Viral Videos: Stand By Me

    • April 1, 2010
    • ABC (US)

  • SPECIAL 0x12 Viral Videos: Bohemian Rhapsody with Kermit Commentary

    • April 27, 2010
    • ABC (US)

  • SPECIAL 0x13 Henson's Place : The Man Behind the Muppets

    • ABC (US)

    A documentary with featured performance clips and interviews featuring Jim and Jane Henson, Frank Oz and others. The documentary focuses on the Muppet phenomena and a look at the behind-the-scenes of the Jim Henson Company in its glory days.

  • SPECIAL 0x14 The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala

    • December 24, 2012
    • ABC (US)

    Originally aired on Christmas Eve, 2012, this Muppets 90 minute Special takes place at the Just For Laughs venue in Montreal. It shares some concept with the recent (2011) Muppets movie with Jason Segal in that Kermit hosts several acts, mostly Canadian comedians, and is in the style of the old Muppet Show as well. The highlight for me is Wawa, Ontario born Pete Zedlacher, whose set kept me in hysterics. I have watched this show 3 times just for his performance. There are several other notable comedians as well, including well-know Canadian Steve Patterson. Many of these performers tour with Just For Laughs across the country from time to time, but this TV special is Free, and you can see it at home! I strongly recommend this 90 minutes of great Family entertainment to all - whether you are from the Great White North or not (some of the cultural or other domestic references may go over your head though). The Muppets themselves are also ALWAYS welcome in my home

  • SPECIAL 0x15 Kermit's Swamp Years

    • August 18, 2002
    • Disney Channel

    Kermit's Swamp Years is a 2002 American direct-to-video comedy film. It is the second direct-to-video feature film in The Muppets franchise. The film follows a young Kermit the Frog and his best friends, Goggles and Croaker, who travel outside their homes in the swamps of the Deep South to go on an adventure.