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The Best Episodes of The Muppets Season 1

Every episode of The Muppets Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Muppets Season 1!

The Muppets return to primetime with a contemporary, documentary-style show. For the first time ever, a series will explore the Muppets’ personal lives and relationships, both at home and at work, as well as romances, breakups, achievements, disappointments, wants and desires. This is a more adult Muppet show, for “kids” of all ages.

Genres:ComedyFamily
Network:ABC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Muppets" season 1 is "Pig Girls Don't Cry (Pilot)", rated 7.3/10 from 584 user votes. It was directed by Randall Einhorn and written by Bob Kushell, Bill Prady. "Pig Girls Don't Cry (Pilot)" aired on 9/22/2015 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Hostile Makeover".

  • Pig Girls Don't Cry (Pilot)
    7.3/10 584 votes

    #1 - Pig Girls Don't Cry (Pilot)

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2015

    Miss Piggy is furious that Kermit booked Elizabeth Banks as a guest on her late night talk show Up Late with Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear meets his girlfriend’s parents, and Grammy Award-winning rock band Imagine Dragons performs their new single “Roots”.

    Director: Randall Einhorn

    Writer: Bob Kushell, Bill Prady

  • Hostile Makeover
    7.4/10 450 votes

    #2 - Hostile Makeover

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2015

    In an attempt to make Miss Piggy happy, Kermit sets her up with Josh Groban who fills her head with ideas on how to make Up Late with Miss Piggy better. Meanwhile, Fozzie is invited to a party at Jay Leno’s house and everyone is annoyed that Bobo is selling cookies for his daughter’s troop.

    Director: Randall Einhorn

    Writer: Bob Kushell, Bill Prady

  • Bear Left then Bear Write
    7.3/10 388 votes

    #3 - Bear Left then Bear Write

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2015

    Fozzie takes things a little too far when Kermit offers him advice and Nick Offerman steps in to help the gang. Meanwhile, Christina Applegate guests on “Up Late,” and brings Miss Piggy a sweet surprise that doesn't go over well and Pepe, Rizzo and Liam Hemsworth try to help Gonzo out with his online dating situation.

    Director: Randall Einhorn

    Writer: Nell Scovell, Steve Rudnick, Gregg Mettler, Dave Caplan

  • Pig Out
    7.8/10 371 votes

    #4 - Pig Out

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2015

    The gang has an epic night out when they run into Ed Helms at Rowlf’s Tavern and they all perform their favorite karaoke jams, but Kermit is not pleased when no one shows up to work the next day. Meanwhile, Fozzie has an unfortunate accident during the show.

    Director: Randall Einhorn

    Writer: N/A

  • Walk the Swine
    7.3/10 325 votes

    #5 - Walk the Swine

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2015

    Miss Piggy and Reese Witherspoon have a heated rivalry but when the two volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, their feud escalates to a whole new level. Meanwhile, Fozzie and his girlfriend hit a rough patch.

    Director: Randall Einhorn

    Writer: N/A

  • Ex-Factor
    7.4/10 295 votes

    #6 - Ex-Factor

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2015

    Kermit is scrambling to find the perfect birthday gift for Denise, so he turns to Miss Piggy for help. Meanwhile, Kristin Chenoweth agrees to do a gig with The Electric Mayhem and inadvertently causes a rift between the band.

    Director: Randall Einhorn

    Writer: Nell Scovell, Emily R. Wilson

  • Pig's in a Blackout
    7.8/10 298 votes

    #7 - Pig's in a Blackout

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/2015

    Kermit is feeling the pressure at work and is forced to go to a private Yoga retreat where he runs into a stressed out Jason Bateman. Meanwhile, with Kermit out of the office, Scooter is left to run the show and things go from bad to worse.

    Director: Matt Sohn

    Writer: Steve Rudnick, Emily R. Wilson

  • Too Hot to Handler
    7.3/10 273 votes

    #8 - Too Hot to Handler

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2015

    Scooter books his long time TV crush, Chelsea Handler, who really heats things up both on 'Up Late' and in Scooter's personal life. Meanwhile, Fozzie wants to take it to the next level with Becky but when Kermit and Denise go on a double date with them, Kermit discovers that Becky might have a few skeletons in her closet.

    Director: Matt Sohn

    Writer: Angeli Millan, Margee Magee

  • Going, Going, Gonzo
    7.8/10 284 votes

    #9 - Going, Going, Gonzo

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/2015

    After a show-stopping duet with Miss Piggy on “Up Late with Miss Piggy,” Joseph Gordon-Levitt joins Scooter, Pepe, and the gang for poker night. The Great Gonzo gears up to perform his dream stunt and Dave Grohl challenges Animal to a drum-off.

    Director: Randall Einhorn

    Writer: N/A

  • Single All the Way
    7.8/10 272 votes

    #10 - Single All the Way

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2015

    The gang is preparing for the annual “Up Late” live Christmas special with, special guest Mindy Kaling. Animal is in charge of tinsel, Sweetums hangs the lights, Sam Eagle strategically places the mistletoe – everything is in order. Or so it seems. Meanwhile, Miss Piggy offers relationship advice to Fozzie, which forces her to reevaluate her relationship with Kermit. Yolanda rigs the Secret Santa gift exchange, and Echosmith performs at the crew’s Christmas party.

    Director: Matt Sohn

    Writer: N/A

  • Swine Song
    7.5/10 245 votes

    #11 - Swine Song

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/2/2016

    The whole crew just returned from hiatus, and everyone is rested, recharged and ready to get back to work. But when a new branding guru comes in to revamp "Up Late," the gang rallies together and realizes that they don't need gimmicks and hijinks; they just need each other and a couple of familiar tunes to get them back on track.

    Director: Randall Einhorn

    Writer: Gregg Mettler, Emily R. Wilson

  • A Tail of Two Piggies
    7.7/10 231 votes

    #12 - A Tail of Two Piggies

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/9/2016

    When Miss Piggy suffers a scandalous wardrobe malfunction, the network is outraged, and Piggy is forced to question everything she stands for, but Kermit and the gang rally together and come to her defense. Meanwhile, Gonzo misses his ex-girlfriend Camilla, so Pepe and Rizzo decide to throw a house party to cheer him up.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Got Silk?
    7.3/10 198 votes

    #13 - Got Silk?

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/16/2016

    Miss Piggy goes to an aerial silks class in at attempt to make new friends and Gonzo, Pepe and Rizzo fall under Pache’s spell.

    Director: Randall Einhorn

    Writer: Shane Kosakowski, Franklin Hardy

  • Little Green Lie
    7.5/10 200 votes

    #14 - Little Green Lie

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/23/2016

    Sparks fly when Kermit and Miss Piggy pretend that they are back together for the sake of Kermit’s impressionable nephew Robin. And now that Camilla is taking up all of Gonzo’s time, Pepe and Rizzo audition for a replacement wingman.

    Director: Bill Barretta

    Writer: Jordan Reddout, Gus Hickey, Dave Caplan

  • Generally Inhospitable
    7.7/10 198 votes

    #15 - Generally Inhospitable

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/1/2016

    When Miss Piggy breaks her leg rehearsing a dance number, Kermit gathers the crew and they broadcast “Up Late” from the hospital. Back at the studio, Rizzo, Pepe and Yolanda find creative ways to keep Pache occupied so he doesn’t ruin the show while Kermit is out.

    Director: Randall Einhorn

    Writer: Angeli Millan, Margee Magee

  • Because…Love
    7.9/10 194 votes

    #16 - Because…Love

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/1/2016

    After her stint in the hospital, Miss Piggy and Kermit reevaluate their relationship, and Kermit turns to Jack White (The White Stripes) for advice.

    Director: Randall Einhorn

    Writer: Scott Weinger, Emily R. Wilson