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1. 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: 26,248
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: 15,387
3. Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978 TV Movie)
TV-Y | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 1,099
4. Big Bird in China (1983 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 75 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Big Bird and his companion, Barkley, travel across China in search of the legendary Feng Huang, the Phoenix Bird.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Brian Meehl, Lianzi Ouyang, Frank Oz
Votes: 497
5. Allegra's Window (1994–1998)
TV-Y | Family, Musical
The day-to-day life of an imaginative little girl and her friends as they learn lessons about life.
Stars: Tessa Ludwick, Pam Arciero, Kathryn Mullen, Andrea Frierson
Votes: 357
6. The Puzzle Place (1994–1998)
TV-Y | 30 min | Family
A group of kids (puppets) from diverse backgrounds and cultures come together at "The Puzzle Place" to hang-out, tell stories, sing songs and hold celebrations. Along the way they learn ... See full summary »
Stars: Alice Dinnean, Noel MacNeal, Jim Martin, Carmen Osbahr
Votes: 285
7. 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
8. The Great Space Coaster (1981–1986)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A half hour children's program that featured three friends who loved to make music. They lived in a fantasy land full of talking animals. They sang and would show short cartoons and musical numbers.
Stars: Emily Bindiger, Chris Gifford, Ray Stephens, Kevin Clash
Votes: 266
9.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Elton John
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Elton John performs four of his biggest hit songs of the '70's like, "Crocodile Rock", "Bennie and the Jets", "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", and, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", with Miss Piggy filling in for Kiki Dee.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Elton John, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 258
10.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Steve Martin
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Much to Steve Martin's initial displeasure, Kermit cancels the regular show and holds private auditions for new acts.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Steve Martin, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 247
11.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Don Knotts
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Fozzie becomes an honorary hip dude when Floyd approves of his suggestion of playing Lullaby of Birdland on the show.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Don Knotts, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 220
12.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Julie Andrews
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
To Kermit's concern, and Gonzo's delight, a real live cow winds up backstage.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Julie Andrews, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 207
13.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
John Cleese
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
The gang tries their best to force John to perform with them, but he drags his feet at every opportunity.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: John Cleese, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 206
14.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Peter Sellers
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Peter Sellers appears as a wild gypsy, a strange doctor, and forms a band against drinking in this very comical and rare performance by the master of disguise himself.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Peter Sellers, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 205
15.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Milton Berle
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
When Berle comes to guest-star on the show, Fozzie is too shy to meet his idol.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Milton Berle, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 204
16.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Zero Mostel
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Statler and Waldorf decide to watch TV in their box, instead of watching the show. Meanwhile, Kermit can't make payroll ($27.14), but Muppet Theatre owner J. P. Grosse says he'll give him ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Zero Mostel, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 203
17.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Madeline Kahn
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Gonzo falls in love with Madeline Kahn after she compliments him backstage.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Madeline Kahn, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 195
18.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Dom DeLuise
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Miss Piggy comes up with various schemes to impress Kermit.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Dom DeLuise, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 187
19.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Rich Little
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Gonzo holds auditions for a chicken act while Rich Little guest stars on the show.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Rich Little, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 187
20.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Bernadette Peters
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Robin the Frog feels sad that nobody notices him. Miss Piggy gets jealous when Kermit does a duet with Miss Mousey.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Bernadette Peters, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 184
21.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
George Burns
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Reporter Fleet Scribbler is covering the Muppet Show with his obviously hostile biased writing.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: George Burns, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 183
22.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Edgar Bergen
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Inspired by Edgar Bergen and his companion characters, Fozzie decides to try his hand at ventriloquism.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Edgar Bergen, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 182
23.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Gilda Radner
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Bunsen Honeydew causes problems when he invents an all powerful glue that causes everyone and everything to stick to each other. Gilda has to improvise when forced to sing with a nine foot tall talking carrot.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Gilda Radner, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 179
24.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Bob Hope
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
The Muppets find they have accommodate Bob Hope's hectic volunteer schedule.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Bob Hope, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 176
25.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Judy Collins
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Judy Collins sings classic folk songs, including Send In The Clowns and I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. Kermit must deal with Scooter's uncle, J.P. Grosse, the theater's owner, who is inspecting it for his plans to tear it down
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Judy Collins, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 175
26.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Rudolf Nureyev
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
When Sam the Eagle finally recognizes the guest star, Rudolf Nureyev, he is horrified at the silliness the ballet dancer is eager to perform with the gang.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Rudolf Nureyev, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 174
27.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Nancy Walker
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit is off sick with the flu so Fozzie must manage the show. Things do not go so well for the bear and he is afraid Kermit may fire him.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Nancy Walker, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 174
28. A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006 Video)
TV-Y | 46 min | Family
Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.
Directors: Victor DiNapoli, Ken Diego, Emily Squires, Jon Stone | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Joey Mazzarino, Matt Vogel, Jim Martin
Votes: 172
29.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Gladys and the Swedish Chef provide service at the canteen as Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge guest star.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Kris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 167
30.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Cloris Leachman
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
The pigs seize control of the Muppet Show and forcibly replace the other cast members with pig versions.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Cloris Leachman, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 161
31.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Lesley Ann Warren
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit accidentally introduces Lesley as Lesley and Warren, a famous knife throwing act, while Gonzo tries to perfect his jump from the stage and into the box to land safely between Statler and Waldorf.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Lesley Ann Warren, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 158
32.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Petula Clark
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
A mix-up results in a moose who sounds like John Wayne hanging around backstage.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Petula Clark, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 156
33.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Cleo Laine
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Fozzie tries to hijack the show as his mother is in the Audience. Cleo Laine does a Scat number with Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem Orchestra. Guest Puppeteer Bruce Schwartz performs with Cleo Laine "If" by Bread.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Cleo Laine, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 153
34.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Roy Clark
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Fozzie heard that Roy Clark was going to bring Country to the show and sent all of the stagehands out to the country. Matters are complicated even more when a fire breaks out backstage and Fozzie tries to keep it a secret from Kermit.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Roy Clark, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 152
35.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Lou Rawls
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
As Fozzie tries to finalize his roller skating routine, the rest of the acts have to come on stage sooner than scheduled, leading to some Muppetastic chaos.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Lou Rawls, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 151
36.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Jaye P. Morgan
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Jaye P. Morgan has difficulty adjusting to the show's wacky ways, especially all the explosions.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Jaye P. Morgan, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 150
37.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Leo Sayer
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Miss Piggy becomes increasingly jealous as Kermit appears to give a young pig performer attention.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Leo Sayer, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 150
38.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Pearl Bailey
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit pushes an unwilling Floyd Pepper to take on the role of a knight in a jousting scene with Gonzo as the Black Knight.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Pearl Bailey, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 148
39.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Jean Stapleton
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit puts up with various problems in the theater: Animal eats Gonzo's trained Mexican jumping beans, which make him jump whenever someone says "Arriba", he gets a strange sandwich from ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Jean Stapleton, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 148
40.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Teresa Brewer
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
When Kermit cancels her ballet number because she's too heavy, Miss Piggy struggles to lose weight.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Teresa Brewer, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 146
41.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Helen Reddy
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
The Muppet Theater's incompetent new janitor and craftsman, Beauregard, is causing chaos both on and backstage.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Helen Reddy, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 140
42.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Farewell Mr. Hooper
(1983)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Big Bird draws pictures of his friends and wants to give them to him. When he gets to Mr. Hooper's picture, they remind him that Mr. Hooper died, and they must explain what death is.
Director: Lisa Simon | Stars: Northern Calloway, Emilio Delgado, Loretta Long, Sonia Manzano
Votes: 116
43. Play with Me Sesame (2002– )
TV-Y | 20 min | Family
An original series co-created by Sesame Workshop and Nickelodeon for their former joint venture, Noggin. It is hosted by the Sesame Street cast in the style of a child's play date.
Stars: Fran Brill, Eric Jacobson, Lisa Buckley, Steve Whitmire
Votes: 84
44. Learning About Numbers (1986 Video)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Short
Big Bird is the host of a new talk show, Big Bird's Numbers Show.
Directors: Jon Stone, Frank Oz | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 46
45.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Headline Howie
(1975)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
As the show's seventh season begins, Mr. Snuffleupagus walks down the street, counting the people who fail to glimpse him (yet again). He counts ten in all. Later on, a journalist visits ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Myhrum | Stars: Daws Butler, Northern Calloway, Judy Collins, Emilio Delgado
Votes: 35
46. Blues's Clues: ABC's and 123's (1999 Video)
Unrated | 50 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Kids get ready to go on an adventure with blue and his friend joe as they learn abcs and 123s
Directors: Bruce Caines, Koyalee Chanda, Todd Kessler, Daniel Silverman | Stars: William H. Artist, Nick Balaban, Justin Burke, Steve Burns
Votes: 33
47. Muppet Video: Muppet Treasures (1985 Video)
Fantasy
Fozzie and Kermit have come across a priceless collection of great moments in the career of the Muppets. This collection features many Muppet TV segments, including episodes of "Pigs in Space," and "Veterinarian's Hospital."
Directors: Philip Casson, Peter Harris | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Paul Simon, Buddy Rich
Votes: 33
48.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
The Count counts streetlights
(1974)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
As Sesame Street begins another year, we find Count von Count up on the street lamppost, counting all the lights on the street as they come on. Later that night, he counts them again going ... See full summary »
Directors: Robert Myhrum, Jon Stone | Stars: Northern Calloway, Emilio Delgado, Will Lee, Loretta Long
Votes: 33
49.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Some, more, and most
(1976)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The Wicked Witch of the West looses her broom flying over Sesame Street and attempts to get it back.
Director: Robert Myhrum | Stars: Fran Brill, Northern Calloway, Emilio Delgado, Margaret Hamilton
Votes: 33
50.
Sesame Street (1969– )
Episode:
Shoveling snow on Sesame Street
(1973)
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Luis tells Krystal he's going on a coffee break, and asks her to answer the phone in Spanish. Luis greets Sam the Robot and Mr. Macintosh.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Northern Calloway, Joey Calvan, Emilio Delgado, Jim Henson
Votes: 32