The Muppet Show (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1976, The Muppet Show is a comedy and family series.
What it’s about. Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.
Who’s in it. The Muppet Show stars Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Waldorf, Rowlf the Dog, Link Hogthrob, The Swedish Chef, Dr. Teeth, The Newsman (voice), Frank Oz as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle / Marvin Suggs / George the Janitor (voice), Jerry Nelson as Floyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice) and Dave Goelz as Gonzo / Zoot / Beauregard / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Muppet Show sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Muppet Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Muppet Show tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Muppet Show (1976)?
- In US, The Muppet Show is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Muppet Show worth watching?
- The Muppet Show holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Muppet Show?
- The Muppet Show stars Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz and Richard Hunt.
- When was The Muppet Show released?
- The Muppet Show was released in 1976.