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The Best Episodes of The Muppet Show Season 0

Every episode of The Muppet Show Season 0 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Muppet Show Season 0!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 1 - The Muppets Valentine Show
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    S0:E1

    The Muppets Valentine Show was a variety special that aired on ABC. Internally, Jim Henson regarded this as a pilot for what would eventually become the The Muppet Show in syndication. Although a later special, The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence, would more closely resemble The Muppet Show in cast and content, The Muppet Valentine Show would introduce several characters who would become regulars on that series, as well as the concept of having one human guest (Mia Farrow), and a tone aimed toward both adults and children.

    Director:Jim Henson
    Writers:Jerry Juhl, Jerry Ross

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  2. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 2 - The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    S0:E2

    In this half-hour variety special, the Muppets parody the proliferation of sex and violence on television. Nigel, Sam the Eagle, and hippie guitarist Floyd prepare for a Pageant based on the Seven Deadly Sins.

    Director:Dave Wilson
    Writers:Jim Henson, Norman Stiles, Jon Stone, Marshall Brickman

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  3. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 9 - Tales from Muppetland: The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E9

    Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 6 - The Great Santa Claus Switch
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E6

    The show, narrated by Ed Sullivan, begins at the North Pole with Santa Claus and his elves getting ready for another Christmas. However, Cosmo Scam has hatched a plan to kidnap Santa and take his place. As part of the plan, Cosmo plans to abduct Santa's elves (one at a time) and replace them with his evil henchmen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 7 - Hey, Cinderella!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E7

    Cinderella lives with her wicked stepmother (as everyone who ever read the fairy tale knows), but what part of the story is never told is how Cinderella's fairy godmother had help from monsters, a prince pretending to be a gardener, and none other than Kermit the Frog.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 8 - Tales From Muppetland: The Frog Prince
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E8

    Enchanted by an evil witch, a beautiful princess is forced to speak only in nonsense phrases. One day, she finds a small frog who can understand what she says. The frog claims to really be a prince, also enchanted by an evil witch. Together they must try to break their spells.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 10 - Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E10

    A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 11 - The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 12 - John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E12

    In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the Muppets join John Denver for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 13 - The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E13

    Jim Henson's classic Muppets put on a tribute to their creator, but also ponder the question: Who was he? To help them figure that out are some of Jim's human friends, as well as some rare clips from the Henson legacy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 14 - The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E14

    The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years is a 1986 one-hour special that aired on CBS starring Jim Henson's Muppets.

    Director:Peter Harris
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 15 - The Muppets at Walt Disney World
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E15

    A special which aired as part of The Magical World of Disney, this show was designed to promote a planned merger between The Walt Disney Company and The Jim Henson Company that would ultimately fall through upon Henson's untimely death. In the show, Kermit and Robin take the Muppet gang to the Florida swamps for the annual Bug Fry and a frog family reunion. However, the other Muppets, unexcited by a stinking bog, become excited when they learn they can see the fireworks from nearby Walt Disney World. Kermit agrees to let the gang "take a short peek" and be right back. As the Muppets accidentally break into the park, security tries to round them all up as they visit the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Center, and Disney/MGM Studios. Finally, after being rounded up, Kermit meets Mickey Mouse, and the show ends with a huge musical number.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 16 - The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E16

    The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show is a one-hour television special starring the glamorous Miss Piggy, which aired on ABC on September 17, 1982. Miss Piggy hosts her own variety show, with special guests John Ritter, George Hamilton, and Andy Kaufman (as "Tony Clifton"). Under the direction of Kermit the Frog, the Muppets work in the studio control room and, amidst chaos, manage to keep the show on the air. Throughout the show, a romantic triangle develops among Miss Piggy, Ritter (who is smitten with the pig) and Hamilton (who is deeply uncomfortable with the star's romantic inclinations).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 17 - The Muppets Go To the Movies
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E17

    The Muppets Go to the Movies aired on ABC on May 20, 1981 to help promote The Great Muppet Caper. The special was taped between March 9 and 17, 1981. In this one-hour special, Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore join the Muppets in a tribute to film classics. Kermit the Frog hosts the program, which begins with an all-cast rendition of "Hey a Movie!" from The Great Muppet Caper.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 18 - The Muppets Go Hollywood
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E18

    When Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movie, hosts Dick van Dyke and Rita Moreno interview the wide array of celebrities and Muppets who attend the event.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 19 - Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E19

    John Denver takes the Muppets on a camping trip in the mountains of Colorado.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 20 - A Muppet Family Christmas
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E20

    When Fozzie and the Muppet Show gang drop in unexpectedly on Fozzie's mother, she is forced to cancel her winter vacation plans and entertain them all. Soon the Sesame Street gang comes by as carolers, and then Kermit and his nephew Robin discover a Fraggle Rock hole in the basement. A snow storm blows in, stranding everyone at the house, except for Miss Piggy, who arrives just in time for all the Muppets to celebrate Christmas together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 21 - Studio DC: Almost Live! - The First Show
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E21

    Hosted by Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse, and Miley Cyrus. With songs, dancing, and backstage antics, The Muppets and Disney Channel's biggest stars team up for another fun variety show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 22 - Studio DC: Almost Live! - The Second Show
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E22

    Hosted by Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and Sabrina Bryan. With songs, dancing, and backstage antics, The Muppets and Disney Channel's biggest stars team up for another fun variety show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 23 - Lady Gaga and the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E23

    A holiday extravaganza features Lady Gaga singing tunes from her 2013 album, "ARTPOP," and performing with Kermit the Frog and other Muppet favorites. Also included are duets with Elton John, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and RuPaul; an appearance by Kristen Bell; and renditions of seasonal classics by the Swedish Chef, Beaker, and Animal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 24 - Disneyland's 35th Anniversary
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E24

    The celebrity-laden special, directed by John Landis and hosted in part by Tony Danza, focused on the changes to Disneyland over the years, as stars recalled their favorite attractions. Miss Piggy and Gonzo are prominently featured in a story-sketch titled "Pigerella," written by Bill Prady. Piggy, recalling her first visit to Disneyland, longs to replace Cinderella (played by Debbie Carman) in the big parade. After much conniving, Piggy succeeds, after "fairy god-thing" Gonzo gets himself and the real Cinderella lost (though Gonzo seems to develop a fondness for Cinderella). Another sketch involved cast members from Cheers, including Rhea Perlman, George Wendt, Kelsey Grammer, and Bebe Neuwirth; Will Smith, Ernest P. Worrell, and C-3PO also made appearances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 25 - Season 1 Promo Gag Reel
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E25

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 26 - The Muppets on Puppets
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E26

    The Muppets on Puppets aired on NET in 1968, as part of the Adventure in the Arts anthology series. In this one-hour special, Jim Henson -- with the help of Muppet character Rowlf the Dog -- explains the art of puppetry, from building to performance. Henson describes the various kinds of puppets; demonstrates how to operate a hand puppet; and provides a brief history of puppet development and performance throughout the world, beginning with the influence of the character Punch from the Punch and Judy shows of the 1800s. Jerry Juhl and Frank Oz demonstrate how other kinds of puppets work, such as the string puppet or marionette, the Javan rod puppet, the finger puppet, and the Sicilian puppet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 27 - Of Muppets and Men
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E27

    This made-for-TV documentary treats Muppet fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of their favorite program, The Muppet Show. Includes interviews with creators Jim Henson, Frank Oz, and the rest of the crew of the series, as both themselves and as their Muppet characters, who share their experiences from working on the set, as well as discuss the special efforts that went into bringing each episode to life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Muppet Show Season 0 Episode 28 - A Company of Players
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S0:E28

    The documentary includes previously unseen interviews with Martin Baker, Bill Barretta, Kevin Clash, Bonnie Erickson, Karen Falk, Michael K. Frith, Amy Van Gilder, Dave Goelz, Jane Gootnick, Jerry Juhl, Brian Henson, Kathryn Mullen, and Steve Whitmire. They talk about the cooperation between the puppeteers on The Muppet Show, and how a few of the core characters were developed.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 0 Ratings Summary

"The Muppets Valentine Show" is the best rated episode of "The Muppet Show" season 0. It scored 7.2/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Jim Henson and written by Jerry Juhl, Jerry Ross, it aired on 1/30/1974. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence".