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The Muppet Show

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It's "The Muppet Show!" Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppet gang are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!
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It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights -- this spirited return to The Muppet Show's roots is clever, earnest, and feels exactly right.

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Scott Bryan BBC.com Mar 11
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Who would have thought that one of the best things they could have done is just do The Muppet Show again. Go to Full Review
Matt Juul Boston Globe Feb 19
“The Muppet Show” is zany and wholesome, and above all, brings genuine heart along with the humor, rather than succumbing to cynicism like so much of comedy today. Go to Full Review
David Bianculli NPR Feb 10
With a new generation of writers and puppeteers, this new iteration of The Muppet Show is just as delightful as the one that premiered 50 years ago. Go to Full Review
Lisa Laman The Spool Jul 3
This Muppet Show special...delivers peak variety show fun for modern airwaves stuffed full of Love is Blind and Yellowstone. Go to Full Review
Alexander Zalben Comic Book Club Jul 1
Simply put, the new Muppet Show is comedic perfection. Go to Full Review
James Croot The Post NZ Apr 28
While the addition of humans amongst the theatre audience took a little getting used to and this dispelled my long-held notion that Rogen and Fozzie Bear are the same person, this Muppet celebration was an unadulterated triumph. Go to Full Review
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Len D @RT96620558 6d The Muppets show is Peak cinema See more Althea C @Alttyu Jul 6 It was amazing. I'm starting my third re-watch. Rizzo doing The Weeknd cover made me laugh hard. THIS is what Muppets are supposed to be! See more Gael R @GabyAle May 18 The Muppets return to form in a dazzling, chaotic masterpiece that proves Jim Henson’s creations are utterly timeless. This 2026 special is a triumphant blend of nostalgic reverence and razor-sharp modern wit. From the opening explosive musical number, the energy never dips below a fever pitch.The writers brilliantly capture the classic variety show format while injecting fresh, self-aware meta-humor that lands perfectly for both kids and adults. The celebrity cameos are seamlessly integrated, serving as hilarious foils to the felt mayhem rather than distracting gimmicks. Miss Piggy steals every scene with her signature diva energy, while Kermit’s frantic leadership anchors the emotional core of the chaotic narrative.Visually, the production is stunning. The practical puppetry feels vibrant and alive, enhanced by seamless modern stage effects. The soundtrack features instant-classic original songs alongside clever, updated covers that will stick in your head for weeks. is a great show. See more Ram Y @ToriRH May 16 Muy infantil pa' mí, pero no fue una molesta con todos los shows, que la verdad es que fueron bastante guays. Me la vi sobre todo por Sabrina Carpenter y de hecho su show fue mi favorito, DEVORÓ Y NO DEJÓ MIGAS💅Su show de "Manchild" me encantó. La pelea del bar me dio muchas vibras de esa misma canción :) El último show también fue muy marchoso, fue divertido. Por lo general me gustó sobre todo por los shows que me encantaron, y aunque hubo momentos muy infantiles también hubo muy graciosos y al fin y al cabo, tendrían que ser infantiles. See more Tony G @TonyGman May 1 They look the same and some ALMOST sound the same, but the heart and mania of the original is not here. Sabrina was an absolute dud. She has zero acting skills. I wanted to like this. Hoped it would bring a classic to a new generation...but it just wasn't above a "meh". See more Justen L. @RT82631885 May 1 A welcome back for true fans and a great entry for the new fans. Brilliant joke writing, great pacing and a perfect landing. I could’ve watched a whole series of new muppet material. Bring it back! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis It's "The Muppet Show!" Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppet gang are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!
Director
Alex Timbers
Producer
Michael Steinbach
Screenwriter
Gabe Liedman, Albertina Rizzo, Andrew Williams, Kelly Younger, Nedaa Sweiss
Distributor
ABC
Genre
Comedy, Kids & Family, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 4, 2026
Runtime
33m