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Season 1 – The Muppets

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Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo and friends return to network television for the first time since "Muppets Tonight" left the schedule in the 1990s. Shot in a contemporary, mock-documentary style, the series targets an adult audience, following the iconic characters and exploring their personal and work lives as they experience loves found and lost, achieve success and suffer disappointment, and pursue their desires. Co-creators Bill Prady and Bob Kushell also serve as executive producers.
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The Muppets — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The Muppets brings new energy to a beloved franchise -- and although longtime fans may be taken aback by the show's adult mockumentary approach, the classic characters retain their essential spirit.

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Eric Deggans NPR Nov 26, 2019
"The Muppets" brings the classic characters into modern culture in a way that feels fresh, distinctive, even a little dangerous. Go to Full Review Michael Hogan Daily Telegraph (UK) Oct 20, 2015
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Sadly The Muppets was neither sensational, inspirational nor celebrational. Go to Full Review Michael Schulman The New Yorker Oct 6, 2015
With the exception of Gonzo, the Muppets should not work blue. Go to Full Review Helen Razer The Saturday Paper Sep 17, 2026
The new Muppets, simply called The Muppets and recently scheduled to air on US network prime time this year, no longer has the hurdle of appearing to appeal to kids. Go to Full Review Noah Berlatsky The Dissolve Jul 5, 2018
The Muppets, for its part, has more mainstream goals. It wants to be adult, but in a gentle, fun way that doesn't involve putting you off your food and making you despair of humanity. Go to Full Review Jef Rouner Houston Press May 9, 2017
The thing I love the most about the show, though, is the way it tackles the concept of adult humor in a family-friendly setting. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Grayson T @RT73063973 Jul 15, 2026 I watched the first episode and just got really bad vibes. I never really laughed during or after the episode and that troubles me. I think when they made this show they were trying to hard to be like other shows and they lost all of that muppet magic. 😔 Plus, I think they went a little too deep into the adult aspect of the muppet that they have always slightly had. The difference is that the original stuff knew how to make it funny. It just feels overused here. Anyway if this show was taken more seriously i might’ve given it a better review. Peace and love, Grayson McGowen See more Bethany J @Bethanymae Mar 6, 2026 Criminally underrated and exceedingly witty See more Richard W. @rdwoolf Feb 17, 2026 I loved everything about this show…except that it was only one season. Please make more. See more Kim B @RT86564524 Apr 6, 2025 This was a fun, smart, wonderfully written show. The studio didn't give it enough time to find its footing. Like many shows unfairly and prematurely cancelled. Hopefully they'll give it another shot. Big mistake cancelling this, Disney. Big mistake. See more Sullivan T @RT20699644 Mar 25, 2025 It’s fine but it felt too much like the office Like it was more office than muppets Also I don’t think Kermit said H-E double hockey stick at one point and that is definitely not something he would say in a regular muppet show/movie See more Sgt Z @SGT_ZTM Sep 3, 2023 A second season would've save this show while it was being saved. See more Read all reviews
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Steve Whitmire

Kermit the Frog

Eric Jacobson

Miss Piggy

Dave Goelz

The Great Gonzo

Bill Barretta

Pepe the King Prawn

David Rudman

Scooter

Matt Vogel

Floyd

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 2015 Pig Girls Don't Cry (Pilot) Miss Piggy is angry when Kermit books Elizabeth Banks as a guest on "Up Late With Miss Piggy"; Fozzie Bear gets acquainted with his girlfriend's parents; Imagine Dragons perform. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 29, 2015 Hostile Makeover Kermit sets Miss Piggy up with Josh Groban, who gives her advice on improving her show; Fozzie lands an invitation to a party at Jay Leno's house; Bobo irritates everyone by selling cookies for his daughter. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 6, 2015 Bear Left Then Bear Write Nick Offerman assists the gang; Christina Applegate brings Miss Piggy a surprise; Liam Hemsworth, Pepe and Rizzo help Gonzo with online dating. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 13, 2015 Pig Out The gang runs into Ed Helms at Rowlf's Tavern where they all sing karaoke; Kermit is displeased when he's the only one who shows up to work; Fozzie has an accident. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 27, 2015 Walk the Swine The feud between Miss Piggy and Reese Witherspoon hits a new level when the two volunteer for Habitat for Humanity; Fozzie's relationship hits a snag. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 3, 2015 The Ex-Factor Kermit consults Miss Piggy for help finding a birthday gift for Denise; Kristin Chenoweth accidentally causes dissent within the band The Electric Mayhem. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 10, 2015 Pig's in a Blackout Kermit is forced to go on a yoga retreat, where he runs into a stressed-out Jason Bateman; things go from bad to worse when Scooter is left in charge of the show. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 17, 2015 Too Hot To Handler Chelsea Handler makes things interesting for Scooter when he books her; a double date reveals that Becky may have a suspicious past. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 1, 2015 Going, Going, Gonzo Following a duet with Miss Piggy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt heads to play poker with Scooter, Pepe and the gang; The Great Gonzo gets ready to perform his dream stunt; Dave Grohl and Animal compete in a drum-off. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 8, 2015 Single All the Way The gang prepares for a live Christmas special with Mindy Kaling; Miss Piggy gives Fozzie relationship advice; Yolanda rigs a gift exchange; Echosmith performs at the crew's holiday party. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 2, 2016 Swine Song The crew returns from hiatus feeling rested and recharged, until a branding guru (Utkarsh Ambudkar) is brought in to revamp the show. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 9, 2016 A Tail of Two Piggies The network is outraged when Miss Piggy experiences a scandalous wardrobe malfunction; Pepe and Rizzo throw a house party to cheer up Gonzo, who is missing his ex-girlfriend. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 16, 2016 Got Silk? Hoping to make new friends, Miss Piggy attends an aerial silks class; Rizzo, Gonzo and Pepe fall under Pache's spell. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 22, 2016 Little Green Lie Sparks fly when Kermit and Miss Piggy pretend they are back together for the sake of Kermit's nephew, Robin; Pepe and Rizzo look for a wingman to replace Gonzo. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 1, 2016 Generally Inhospitable Miss Piggy breaks her leg, so Kermit and the crew have to broadcast "Up Late" from the hospital; Rizzo, Pepe and Yolanda have to keep Pache out of trouble. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 1, 2016 Because ... Love Miss Piggy and Kermit take another look at their relationship; Kermit looks for advice. Details

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The Muppets — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Randall Einhorn, Matt Sohn
Executive Producer
Bill Prady, Bob Kushell, Randall Einhorn, Bill Barretta, Debbie McClellan, Kyle Laughlin
Screenwriter
Dave Caplan, Bill Prady, Margee Magee, Gregg Mettler, Emily R. Wilson, Bob Kushell, Angeli Millan, Nell Scovell, Shane Kosakowski, Steve Rudnick, Franklin Hardy, Gus Hickey
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 2015
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