The Muppet Show

1976 · 5 Seasons · Ended

TV-G Comedy, Family

Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.

Ratings

Based on audience scores

8.0 The Movie Database

N/A IMDb

N/A Rotten Tomatoes

N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Muppet Show

Streaming now in the United States on Disney Plus.

Top cast and crew

Jim Henson Creator

Jim Henson Kermit the Frog, Waldorf, Rowlf the Dog, Link Hogthrob, The Swedish Chef, Dr. Teeth, The Newsman (voice)

Frank Oz Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle / Marvin Suggs / George the Janitor (voice)

Jerry Nelson Floyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice)

Dave Goelz Gonzo / Zoot / Beauregard / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)

Richard Hunt Statler, Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Sweetums (voice)

Eren Ozker Hilda / Wanda / Janice (voice)

Louise Gold Annie Sue Pig / Additional Muppets (voice)

Karen Prell Additional Muppets (voice)

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Frequently asked questions about The Muppet Show

Where can I watch The Muppet Show in the United States?

The Muppet Show is available to stream on Disney Plus in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is The Muppet Show on Disney Plus?

Yes. The Muppet Show is streaming on Disney Plus in the United States.

Can I watch The Muppet Show for free?

Not free in the United States right now. The Muppet Show needs a subscription to Disney Plus.

What are the ratings for The Muppet Show?

The Muppet Show scores 8.0 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Muppet Show?

The Muppet Show stars Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, and Richard Hunt. Jim Henson is the creator.

How many seasons of The Muppet Show are there?

The Muppet Show has 5 seasons and 120 episodes, and is ended.

How long does it take to watch all of The Muppet Show?

All 120 episodes of The Muppet Show add up to about 52 hours at roughly 26 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 26 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 13 days.

What network is The Muppet Show on?

The Muppet Show airs on ITV1, and is produced by Henson Associates, Associated Television, and ITC Entertainment.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.