Series synopsis
The Muppets is an American comedy family television series that premiered on ABC on September 22, 2015. It ended on March 1, 2016. It was created by Bill Prady, Bob Kushell. It stars Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz and Peter Linz.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Just another day in hollywood.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Steve Whitmire as Kermit / Statler / Beaker / Rizzo (voice)
- Eric Jacobson as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal (voice)
- Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo / Waldorf / Zoot (voice)
- Peter Linz as Angel Marie / Walter / Happy Yellow Creature (voice)
Guest cast
- Josh Groban as Self
- Laurence Fishburne as Self
- Jay Leno as Self
- Lea Thompson as Self
- Reza Aslan as Reza Aslan
- Elizabeth Banks as Self
- Tom Bergeron as Self
- Tracy Anderson as Self
- Meagen Fay as Holly
- Jere Burns as Carl
- Riki Lindhome as Becky
- Layla Alizada as Betty
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 17 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | July 21, 2015 | |
| Season 1 | 16 | September 22, 2015 | March 1, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pig Girls Don't Cry (Pilot) 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”. |
September 22, 2015 |
| 2 |
Hostile Makeover 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. |
September 29, 2015 |
| 3 |
Bear Left then Bear Write 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. |
October 6, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 22, 2015 |
| Last aired | March 1, 2016 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:30:00 |