The Muppets (2015): Season 1

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ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 22, 2015

Starring: David Rudman, Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz

Summary: The Muppets return with a documentary-style sitcom looking behind the scenes of the Kermit and the gang's new show and their personal lives.

Creator: Bill Prady and Bob Kushell

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E16. Because...Love
Air Date: March 1, 2016
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S1:E15. Generally Inhospitable
Air Date: March 1, 2016
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S1:E14. Little Green Lie
Air Date: February 23, 2016

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Verne Gay

Sep 21, 2015

You too may begin to see what this newcomer appears to be: a raucous, smart, gentle, imaginative and consistently funny comedy that scores early and often. Read full review

Dorothy Rabinowitz

Sep 17, 2015

It’s hard, after this encounter with the Muppets, to imagine any confidences from them, private or public, one wouldn’t want to hear more of. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Sep 22, 2015

Smartly updated.... the new show owes as much to "The Larry Sanders Show" as it does to "The Office" or "30 Rock." Read full review

Gail Pennington

Sep 23, 2015

If people who grew up with the Muppets and consider them virtually sacred reject this new incarnation, that leaves casual fans--and kids. Is this a show for kids? Not really, but despite some mild talk about Muppet sex lives, there doesn't seem to be a real reason that children can't watch. Whether that audience can keep a much-ballyhooed but far from perfect new show afloat is unclear. Read full review

Daniel Fienberg

Sep 17, 2015

So far, there's some laughter in the early episodes of The Muppets and a ton of built-in affection, but the wait for a great show continues. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Sep 22, 2015

The puppetry and however the heck they film these creations display excellent technical artistry. Alas, The Muppets arrives with two flaws: rather less funny, and with too much Miss Piggy. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Sep 18, 2015

The tone never feels right, as if we're watching a dark parody of the Muppets--say, "Greg the Bunny"--that for some reason is starring the genuine article.... There are a few funny moments here, and Prady's both a smart writer and a flexible one. Read full review

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kuehnau

May 13, 2016

This show as so funny and smart, I am really sorry to see it gone. Stupid bastards. TV is horrible these days. I hate my life. Fill in the text sldfgsdgshdfgdsfjgjkdfs.

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berthus1111

Sep 29, 2015

Goodbye old time theater, hello modern times. At last The Muppets got the treatment they deserve. The group jump happily in the new century. Of course the humor is not the same. Hopefully. Blessed the one who made ABC use the new tone. No betrayal here, a happy merry new way to discover oneGoodbye old time theater, hello modern times. At last The Muppets got the treatment they deserve. The group jump happily in the new century. Of course the humor is not the same. Hopefully. Blessed the one who made ABC use the new tone. No betrayal here, a happy merry new way to discover one of a hell concept on tv. Puppets ! Long live. Let haters hate… Expand

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peytons

Nov 18, 2015

Anyone who thinks this show is too dark or cynical, hasn't read Henson's bio. Really enjoying this show. Too much Piggy perhaps, but still a lot of fun!

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ohheyitssteve

Sep 25, 2015

It's a difficult thing to evolve and remain relevant in a world that wants you to change. It's also hard to watch the Muppets, a group that has been regarded as pure and wholesome for so long, attempt to grow up and become something they haven't been before. Like watching a child blossomIt's a difficult thing to evolve and remain relevant in a world that wants you to change. It's also hard to watch the Muppets, a group that has been regarded as pure and wholesome for so long, attempt to grow up and become something they haven't been before. Like watching a child blossom into their teenage years, they have to shed some of their innocence and naivety in order to mature. It's rough, but it's inevitable.
The recent revival of the franchise in the past few years has put the Muppets back into the public eye. Some might say that they never really left, but with the success of the Jason Segel fronted 2011 film, their presence has been felt much more frequently. The initial wave of popularity seemed to ride directly on the back of nostalgia, and it worked. Unfortunately, it's a formula that can only last so long before they needed to settle into the mainstream and find a way to reach a new audience, which is where the new mockumentary format of the show comes into play.
There will be criticisms made here that they've abandoned a lot of the original qualities that made their old shows and movies classics. The plot lines and humor of the pilot episode push some boundaries in the Muppet universe, and that might not settle well with longtime fans of the series. Hearing Kermit swear didn't exactly work for me either, but the new format is interesting and there's a lot to be explored here if only people will give it some time to grow.
The Muppets have created a parallel universe which is one that these creatures and characters truly exist and thrive and live in alongside humans, and there are a lot of different scenarios that can be applied to that world. With the success of shows like The Office and Parks and Recreation in the past decade, I would like to see what The Muppets can do in this style. It's great to get a behind the scenes view of their domain in that fashion, while at the same time they can still poke fun at it with their own unique brand of humor. Gonzo sums it up best when he confesses his hatred of the format, while immediately counteracting it with praise as he is performing with the rest of the cast.
It's a show that is still trying to find its legs. Not everything works for the best, but there is also a lot of potential to the story line that, if executed properly, can allow for heartfelt and humorous moments in the same vein as its predecessors.… Expand

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Knighthawk81

Sep 23, 2015

I love "The Muppets." i was a big fan of the Jason Segel helmed film in 2012, and I was excited at the prospect of a weekly show. Tuesday's premier wasn't what I was expecting. They're trying to do something different and edgy with these familiar characters, and it doesn't quite work. It wasI love "The Muppets." i was a big fan of the Jason Segel helmed film in 2012, and I was excited at the prospect of a weekly show. Tuesday's premier wasn't what I was expecting. They're trying to do something different and edgy with these familiar characters, and it doesn't quite work. It was a lot of mugging for the camera and celebrity cameos. But where's the heart of the Muppets?… Expand

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Raultv

Sep 23, 2015

I grew up with this guys. ACTUALLY I became a producer because of "The Muppets take Manhattan Movie". I think it is the best Frank Oz film ever. They made me fall in love with the business. Their songs, the special guests... it was magical. This is Depressing. is disney behind this? TheyI grew up with this guys. ACTUALLY I became a producer because of "The Muppets take Manhattan Movie". I think it is the best Frank Oz film ever. They made me fall in love with the business. Their songs, the special guests... it was magical. This is Depressing. is disney behind this? They lost their soul, the divorce/break up thing is truly sad. Fuzzy looks like an old desperate comedian that failed hard. We adults have enough options to watch on tv. Jim Henson will have never approved this version. His work was full of fantasy and happiness and the sarcasm was so subtle, so innocent. I know we all missed the Muppets, but somethings are better as an old good memory.… Expand

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FormerMuppetFan

Oct 7, 2015

I am very disappointed with the new show. I have a 5 year DVD set of the old shows. I can remember laying on the floor with my 2 pre-teen sons and listening to lines like "Is that shampoo? No It's real poo". Guaranteed to crack up the young'uns. The characters have lost their realism. TheyI am very disappointed with the new show. I have a 5 year DVD set of the old shows. I can remember laying on the floor with my 2 pre-teen sons and listening to lines like "Is that shampoo? No It's real poo". Guaranteed to crack up the young'uns. The characters have lost their realism. They are now just puppets. Get Statler and Waldorf back on the balcony. Joe from Tryon… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 2015
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  S1:E16. Because...Love
  Air Date: March 1, 2016
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  S1:E15. Generally Inhospitable
  Air Date: March 1, 2016
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  S1:E14. Little Green Lie
  Air Date: February 23, 2016
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  S1:E13. Got Silk?
  Air Date: February 16, 2016
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  S1:E12. A Tail of Two Piggies
  Air Date: February 9, 2016
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  S1:E11. Swine Song
  Air Date: February 2, 2016
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  S1:E10. Single All the Way
  Air Date: December 8, 2015
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  S1:E9. Going, Going, Gonzo
  Air Date: December 1, 2015
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  S1:E8. Too Hot to Handler
  Air Date: November 17, 2015
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  S1:E7. Pig's in a Blackout
  Air Date: November 10, 2015
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  S1:E6. The Ex-Factor
  Air Date: November 3, 2015
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  S1:E5. Walk the Swine
  Air Date: October 27, 2015
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  S1:E4. Pig Out
  Air Date: October 13, 2015
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  S1:E3. Bear Left Then Bear Write
  Air Date: October 6, 2015
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  S1:E2. Hostile Makeover
  Air Date: September 29, 2015
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  S1:E1. Pig Girls Don't Cry
  Air Date: September 22, 2015