The Muppets
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1. Sam and Friends (1955–1961)
Not Rated | 5 min | Family
Early showcase of Jim Henson's puppet characters.
Stars: Jim Henson, Jane Henson, Jerry Juhl, Paul Frees
Votes: 167
2. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 15,369
3. The Muppets on Puppets (1970 TV Movie)
57 min | Documentary
Jim Henson and Rowlf the Dog explain the art and history of puppetry, and let the viewer in on some of the secrets in performing his own act, the Muppets.
Director: Tim Steele | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Juhl, Don Sahlin
Votes: 35
4. Hey Cinderella! (1969 TV Movie)
52 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Cinderella with a difference!
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Belinda Montgomery, Robin Ward, Joyce Gordon, Pat Galloway
Votes: 281
5. The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Family
The Great Santa Claus Switch was a Muppet television special that first aired on CBS on December 20, 1970. The show, narrated by Ed Sullivan, begins at the North Pole with Santa Claus and ... See full summary »
Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Art Carney, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 112
6. Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince (1971 TV Movie)
60 min | Family, Fantasy, Music
A frog and a princess, both cursed by a witch, figure out how to break each other's spells.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Trudy Young, Gordon Thomson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 511
7. Tales from Muppetland: The Muppet Musicians of Bremen (1972 TV Movie)
50 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Jim Henson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 307
8. The Muppets Valentine Show (1974 TV Special)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The Muppets Valentine show was the first of the two specials for The Muppet Show. Valentine on ABC in 1974.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Mia Farrow, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 423
9. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 26,227
10. Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Marilyn Sokol, Dave Goelz
Votes: 4,764 | Gross: $0.23M
11. The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Family
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.
Director: Stan Harris | Stars: Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 268
12. The Muppet Movie (1979)
G | 95 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit.
Director: James Frawley | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 39,126 | Gross: $76.66M
13. John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979 TV Special)
50 min | Family, Comedy, Music
In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.
Director: Tony Charmoli | Stars: John Denver, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 982
14. The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981 TV Movie)
60 min | Family, Comedy
Along with Dudley Moore and Lily Tomlin, the Muppets spoof classic movies such as "The Wizard of Oz," "Casablanca," and even artsy Ingmar Bergman movies. They also promote their then-upcoming film "The Great Muppet Caper."
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Dudley Moore, Lily Tomlin, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 232
15. The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
G | 97 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 16,713 | Gross: $31.21M
16. Of Muppets and Men: The Making of 'The Muppet Show' (1981 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, Family
Documentary about the work of puppeteer Jim Henson and his team in creating The Muppet Show.
Directors: Peter Berry, Harley Cokeliss | Stars: Julie Andrews, Charles Aznavour, Pearl Bailey, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 138
17. The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Miss Piggy, the Muppet, stars in her own variety show.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Frank Oz, John Ritter, Andy Kaufman, George Hamilton
Votes: 206
18. Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets (1983 TV Special)
Unrated | 47 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The Muppets join John Denver for a holiday camping trip in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: John Denver, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz
Votes: 283
19. The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
G | 94 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Kermit and his friends go to New York City to get their musical on Broadway only to find it's a more difficult task than they anticipated.
Director: Frank Oz | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire
Votes: 22,704 | Gross: $25.53M
20. Muppet Babies (1984–1991)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Muppets, as babies, have adventures with their imaginations inside their nursery.
Stars: Greg Berg, Katie Leigh, Laurie O'Brien, Russi Taylor
Votes: 5,599
21. Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters (1985)
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In the basement of the Muppets' home, three young Muppet monsters come up with things they would like to see on their own TV program. Most segments they show are animated genre spoofs.
Stars: Richard Hunt, Camille Bonora, David Rudman, Greg Berg
Votes: 50
22. The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986 TV Movie)
Comedy, Family
Kermit the Frog and all his friends celebrate 30 years of master puppeteer and producer Jim Henson's extraordinary media franchise.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 337
23. The Tale of the Bunny Picnic (1986 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 51 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Bean Bunny is too small to be useful (says his brother) to help prepare for the Bunny Picnic, so he wanders off and sees a legendary persecutor of all rabbits: the farmer's dog. But nobody ... See full summary »
Directors: Jim Henson, David G. Hillier | Stars: Steve Whitmire, Richard Hunt, Camille Bonora, Ron Mueck
Votes: 413
24. The Christmas Toy (1986 TV Movie)
TV-G | 50 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
The toys in the playroom of the Jones household magically come to life when their owners aren't looking. On Christmas Eve, as the toys eagerly await the arrival of a new toy, Rugby the tiger plots to make sure he remains the favorite toy.
Director: Eric Till | Stars: Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 1,459
25. A Muppet Family Christmas (1987 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 47 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays.
Directors: Peter Harris, Eric Till | Stars: Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, Kathryn Mullen
Votes: 4,676
26. The Jim Henson Hour (1987–1992)
48 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
An anthology show featuring the work of the great puppeteer and his staff.
Stars: Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kevin Clash
Votes: 536
27. A Musical Christmas at Walt Disney World (1993 TV Special)
Not Rated | 60 min | Family, Music
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Robert Urich, Kathie Lee Gifford, Trisha Yearwood, Peabo Bryson
Votes: 26
28. The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary, Animation, Action
While The Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Jim Henson, Harry Belafonte, Carol Burnett, Ray Charles
Votes: 301
29. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
G | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The Muppets present their own touching rendition of Charles Dickens' classic tale.
Director: Brian Henson | Stars: Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 70,630 | Gross: $27.28M
30. Billy Bunny's Animal Songs (1993 Video)
30 min | Short, Adventure, Comedy
Billy Bunny sings his way across the forest where he runs across a swamp full of frogs, a cave filled with rapping bears, and a singing porcupine.
Director: David Gumpel | Stars: Kevin Clash, Fran Brill, Richard Hunt, Rick Lyon
Votes: 21
31. It's Not Easy Being Green (1994 Video)
36 min | Short, Comedy, Family
A collection of Muppet songs is put together in this fun Karaoke video.
Director: David Gumpel | Stars: Bill Barretta, Camille Bonora, Fran Brill, Lisa Buckley
Votes: 39
32. Muppet Classic Theater (1994 Video)
G | 68 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The Muppets perform six classic fairy tales: Three Little Pigs, King Midas' Golden Touch, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Rumpelstiltskin, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Elves and the Shoemaker. Hosted by Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat.
Director: David Grossman | Stars: Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Steve Whitmire, Frank Oz
Votes: 820
33. Animal Show (1994– )
Family
Animal Show brings out the wild side of wildlife - as only The Jim Henson Company can! Your hosts Stinky the Skunk and Jake the Polar Bear welcome guests of the animal kingdom to the ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Karen Prell
Votes: 33
34. Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree (1995 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
A single Christmas tree becomes the source of cheer for the people and animals living around Mr. Willowby's (Robert Downey, Jr.'s) estate. Based on the children's book of the same name.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Stockard Channing, Leslie Nielsen, Kevin Clash
Votes: 292
35. Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
G | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The Muppets set sail in search of treasure, with Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver.
Director: Brian Henson | Stars: Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Kevin Bishop
Votes: 26,548 | Gross: $33.61M
36. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Kermit the Frog, Clifford and friends struggle to put on a weekly TV variety show.
Stars: Dave Goelz, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 2,132
37. Muppets from Space (1999)
G | 87 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Gonzo is contacted by his alien family through his breakfast cereal. But when the men in black kidnap him, it's up to Kermit and the gang to rescue Gonzo and help him reunite with his long-lost family.
Director: Tim Hill | Stars: Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 20,608 | Gross: $16.63M
38. Kermit's Swamp Years (2002 TV Movie)
G | 82 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
At 12 years old, Kermit the Frog and best friends Goggles and Croaker travel outside their homes in the swamps of the Deep South to do something extraordinary with their lives.
Director: David Gumpel | Stars: Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Joey Mazzarino, John Kennedy
Votes: 1,635
39. It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002 TV Movie)
PG | 100 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
'Twas the night before Christmas and the Muppet Theatre is in danger of being torn down, but with hilarious send-ups of just about every holiday movie ever made, the Muppets discover that what matters most is their love for each other.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson
Votes: 4,632
40. The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 120 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
This version of The Wizard of Oz is played by the Muppets. A remake of the 1939 film.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Ashanti, Jeffrey Tambor, Quentin Tarantino, David Alan Grier
Votes: 3,910
41. A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008 TV Movie)
G | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
When Gonzo accidentally diverts three letters to Santa, he talks Kermit and his friends into delivering them to the North Pole personally.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson
Votes: 2,504
42. The Muppets (2011)
PG | 103 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A Muppet fanatic with some help from his 2 human compatriots must regroup the Muppet gang to stop an avaricious oil mogul from taking down one of their precious life-longing treasures.
Director: James Bobin | Stars: Amy Adams, Jason Segel, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones
Votes: 96,835 | Gross: $88.63M
43. Lady Gaga & the Muppets' Holiday Spectacular (2013 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy, Family, Music
A Thanksgiving television special featuring Lady Gaga and The Muppets.
Director: Gregg Gelfand | Stars: Lady Gaga, The Muppets, Elton John, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Votes: 654
44. Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
PG | 107 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
Director: James Bobin | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Steve Whitmire
Votes: 37,031 | Gross: $51.18M
45. The Muppets. (2015–2016)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
Jim Henson's lovable Muppets return to the small screen in this mockumentary-style series that follows their personal and professional lives.
Stars: Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Bill Barretta, Peter Linz
Votes: 7,275
46. Muppet Babies (2018–2022)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Baby versions of Jim Henson's famous Muppet characters go on wacky adventures through their imaginations
Stars: Matt Danner, Dee Bradley Baker, Melanie Harrison, Eric Bauza
Votes: 835
47. Muppets Now (2020)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family, Reality-TV
As a brand-new Muppet series get ready for streaming, Scooter rushes to deliver the episodes -- navigating obstacles, distractions, and complications that the rest of the Muppet gang throws at him.
Stars: Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz
Votes: 1,323
48. Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021 TV Special)
TV-PG | 50 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
On Halloween night, Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Will Arnett, Taraji P. Henson, Darren Criss, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 8,140
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