Fozzie's new act involves telling jokes on any subject, much to everyone's annoyance. Joel Grey performs musical numbers like "Willkommen" and "Razzle Dazzle".

Rita Moreno, in a performance that earned her an Emmy, battles Animal during her closing song "Fever." Backstage, Fozzie receives a series of strange phone calls.

Fozzie performs the "Banana Sketch," a famously un-funny bit by Gags Beasley, which everyone but Kermit has heard before.

The show hires a gofer named Scooter, who reveals that his uncle, J.P. Grosse, owns the theater, which secures Scooter's place in the crew.

A robotic TV host sent by J.P. Grosse arrives, looking exactly like Kermit. The mechanical doppelgänger flirts with Miss Piggy and causes trouble for the real Kermit.

Scooter convinces Fozzie to rehearse "The Telephone Pole Bit" for his act, a bit that Fozzie later learns is a cruel prank.

The Muppet Theater is plagued by pig-related issues. Miss Piggy becomes jealous of guest star Florence Henderson, fearing she will steal Kermit's attention.

Fozzie delivers a series of items to Kermit, each prompting a terrible joke that drives the frog crazy.

Fozzie gets locked in a trick cabinet during his act and must perform from inside. He eventually escapes with the help of Crazy Harry's explosions.

Miss Piggy attempts to make Kermit jealous by having Scooter lie that guest star Avery Schreiber is infatuated with her.

Hilda, the wardrobe woman, tries to look younger by using a tight girdle, a wig, and makeup.

The show embraces a spooky theme, filling the stage with monsters and vampires. Vincent Price, a natural fit, hams it up by showing Kermit how to become a vampire and singing atmospheric songs.

Statler and Waldorf argue over who will meet guest star Valerie Harper. Statler wins, but his attempt to woo her with a fast-growing African berry bush backfires.

The Muppets are terrorized by a monster-actor named Uncle Deadly, who declares that they must "leave or be doomed".

Fozzie's agent, Irving Bizarre, negotiates a contract with Kermit that offers the bear a ludicrous salary.

As the experimental mime troupe performs, Miss Piggy must deal with the unwanted advances of a smitten Gonzo backstage.

Kermit is plagued by jealousy when Miss Piggy, Fozzie, and Scooter praise guest star Peter Ustinov, who later confesses that he has always wanted to be a frog.

Kermit cancels Miss Piggy's song, fearing she will look silly after guest Lena Horne's flawless performance. The truth hurts Piggy and creates tension with Kermit.

Guest star Harvey Korman complains about being the "token person" on the show, leading the Muppets to dress him in a chicken suit to make him feel more at home.

Fozzie plans to get even with Statler and Waldorf but is crushed when he learns his act has been replaced by guest star Bruce Forsyth.

Fozzie overhears a conversation and thinks Kermit, Hilda, and Scooter want to get rid of him, but they are actually talking about Gonzo's teddy bear. This episode also features a guest appearance by Bert and Ernie of Sesame Street.

Gonzo hires Scooter to be his manager. Scooter tries to find a spot for Gonzo by suggesting a rock act, and later a female impersonation, but ultimately quits when Gonzo eats his contract.

Kermit is pressured by Scooter to allow a musical number featuring Muppy the dog. Juliet Prowse performs a dance to a Scott Joplin song.

Floyd announces that the Electric Mayhem band is quitting the show because they are embarrassed by the "square" music they are forced to play.

Fozzie becomes an "honorary hip dude" when Floyd approves his suggestion to play "Lullaby of Birdland" on the show.

Kermit cannot make payroll, but the theater owner J.P. Grosse promises the money if Kermit will book "good old-fashioned entertainment"—which turns out to be lady wrestlers.

Fozzie is too shy to meet his idol, the legendary comedian Milton Berle, who is guest-starring on the show.

Gonzo holds auditions for a chicken act while celebrity impressionist Rich Little is the guest star.

Miss Piggy attempts various schemes backstage to impress Kermit.

The Muppets try to force guest star John Cleese to perform with them, but he resists at every turn.

Kermit is out sick with the flu, so Fozzie takes over as manager, with predictably chaotic results. The bear worries that Kermit will fire him.

Robin the Frog feels invisible and sad, believing nobody notices him. Miss Piggy becomes jealous when Kermit performs a duet with Miss Mousey.

Inspired by guest Edgar Bergen and his famous ventriloquist dummies, Fozzie attempts to try his hand at the art.

Kermit cancels the regular show and holds private auditions for new acts. Steve Martin showcases his comedic skills, banjo playing, and terrible balloon animal acts. This episode is particularly notable as the laughter heard is from the puppeteers backstage rather than a canned laugh track.

Gonzo falls madly in love with Madeline Kahn after she gives him a compliment backstage.

A reporter named Fleet Scribbler is backstage covering the show with a clearly hostile and biased perspective.

Sam the Eagle is appalled when the legendary ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev wants to perform a silly, non-classical routine with the Muppets.

Known for his wild costumes, Elton John performs a number of his hit songs, including "Crocodile Rock" in a swamp and "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" as a duet with Miss Piggy.

Fozzie tries to prepare for his roller skating routine, but the other acts are sent on stage sooner than planned, leading to a cascade of chaos.

With his mother in the audience, Fozzie attempts to hijack the show. Cleo Laine performs a scat number with the Electric Mayhem.

A live cow mysteriously appears backstage, causing a great deal of concern for Kermit but bringing immense delight to Gonzo.

Jaye P. Morgan struggles to adjust to the wacky nature of the show and is especially bothered by the frequent, unexpected explosions.

The master of disguise, Peter Sellers, appears as various characters, including a strange doctor, a wild gypsy, and a member of a band against drinking.

A backstage mix-up results in a moose who sounds exactly like John Wayne hanging around with the cast.

The Muppets must find a way to accommodate Bob Hope's hectic and demanding volunteer schedule.

When Kermit cancels her ballet number, Miss Piggy attempts to lose weight.

The Muppets attempt to force guest star John Cleese to perform, but he resists them at every opportunity..

The pigs take over The Muppet Show and replace the other cast members with Muppet pigs.

Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge guest star while Gladys and the Swedish Chef work at the canteen.

Miss Piggy becomes jealous of a young pig performer who is receiving attention from Kermit.

Due to fumigation, Kermit and the gang are forced to stage the show at a train station.

Liberace arrives with plans to perform "A Tribute to the Birds," causing the Muppet birds to get excited.

The show has a creepy theme with Alice Cooper, who attempts to buy the Muppets' souls. He performs "Welcome to My Nightmare" and "School's Out".

Guest star James Coco attempts to add more "razzle dazzle" to the show.

Kermit has to deal with a number of backstage problems, including Animal eating Gonzo's trained jumping beans and Miss Piggy's temper when another pig, Annie Sue, is chosen for a sketch.

Bunsen Honeydew's new glue invention causes everyone and everything to stick to one another. Gilda Radner must improvise while singing with a giant talking carrot.

Kermit forces Floyd Pepper to play a reluctant knight in a jousting scene with Gonzo, who is the Black Knight.

Kermit mistakenly introduces Lesley as a "knife-throwing act." Meanwhile, Gonzo tries to perfect his jump from the stage into a box between Statler and Waldorf.

Fozzie sends the stagehands out to the country after hearing Roy Clark is bringing "Country" to the show. A fire also breaks out backstage, which Fozzie tries to hide.

Danny Kaye is discouraged to find that Statler and Waldorf are sitting outside rather than watching his performance.

While Fozzie tries to create a scripted show, Harry Belafonte brings an international sound to the musical performances.

Miss Piggy writes a wedding sketch with Kermit that she intends to be more than just a performance.

The show celebrates its international success with a global theme with the Goon Show comedian, Spike Milligan.

Kermit must deal with a group of Sylvester Stallone groupies who have managed to get backstage.

Beaker helps Beauregard backstage with a number of tasks instead of participating in Muppet Labs.

The Muppet Theater experiences an outbreak of a condition called "cluckitis," which causes the sufferers to turn into chickens.

Gonzo has his first date with Camilla the Chicken, and Big Bird from Sesame Street wanders backstage to meet the cast.

The show's new janitor and craftsman, Beauregard, causes pandemonium both on and backstage.

Raquel Welch performs a prehistoric dance with a giant spider and sings "I Am Woman (W-O...P-I-G)" with Miss Piggy.

Fozzie asks Kermit for feedback to improve his comedy. A talking bust of Beethoven also provides commentary on the show.

The Muppets decide to do a remake of Robin Hood instead of a regular show, with guest star Lynn Redgrave playing Maid Marian.

The show features a Western theme in honor of guest stars Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.

The Muppet News Flash reports on a flagpole-sitting record.

The show is plagued by the Prairie Dog Glee Club, who not only sing beautifully but also steal everything that isn't nailed down.

Kermit and Linda Ronstadt have mutual crushes, and Miss Piggy, in a jealous rage, attempts to sabotage the show and keep them apart.

Inspired by guest magician Doug Henning, Fozzie attempts to perform magic, which leads to a massive rabbit infestation backstage.

Fozzie, inspired by the pantomime duo Shields and Yarnell, practices a mime act called "Bear walking against the wind." He also attempts other mime acts at Kermit's suggestion, such as "Bear feeding spaghetti to an elephant".

Kermit suffers a series of painful accidents and injuries during the show, all while Kenny Rogers is backstage dealing with "Arab oilers".

Miss Piggy takes over the show to celebrate Kermit's birthday, planning a "This Is Your Life" style tribute that includes the return of Wayne and Wanda.

John Denver and Kermit try to convince the Muppets to go camping in the swamp, but even Gonzo thinks it's a terrible idea.

With Arlo Guthrie as the guest, Kermit promises a more family-friendly show. The stage is turned into a farmhouse, but chaos still ensues.

The Muppets present a murder mystery with Kermit as a private eye. The director is shot, and the suspects are picked off one by one, leading Kermit and Liza to solve the case.

Dudley Moore brings a robot to perform the show's music, threatening to make the Electric Mayhem band obsolete and idle.

Despite Kermit's disapproval, the first Muppet Awards are held, with Phyllis George presenting the honors.

The Muppets must stay quiet during a noise inspection to avoid having the theater shut down.

Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, and R2-D2 crash through a wall while searching for Chewbacca, who has been imprisoned by Gonzo, now "Dearth Nadir." First Mate Piggy impersonates Princess Leia in an attempt to help.

Miss Piggy is determined to perform with Christopher Reeve, who plays up his Superman persona backstage with his Kryptonian strength and invulnerability.

In honor of guest star Lynda Carter, several Muppets attempt to become superheroes with disastrous results. Miss Piggy, however, has a successful performance as "Wonder Pig".

Dr. Honeydew’s Hyde potion causes various people who drink it to turn into rampaging monsters.

The cast believes that the night's performance is cursed by a "gypsy" curse. The episode features some performances that contain offensive stereotypes, including one where Jonathan Winters puts on a Native American headdress and speaks in broken English.

Miss Piggy asks Andy Williams to sing "Love Story" for her and Kermit, claiming they are engaged, a rumor that quickly spreads backstage without Kermit's knowledge.

The show goes to the dogs when Miss Piggy asks Kermit to babysit her precious pooch, Foo-Foo, who gets passed from Muppet to Muppet, causing comedic chaos.

Miss Piggy buys a new pair of shoes that are too small but continues to wear them after Kermit compliments them.

Statler and Waldorf rate all of the Muppets' performances like Olympic judges, giving low scores and harsh commentary.

Gonzo receives a film offer from Bombay and plans to quit the show, but the deal falls through, and he must face his replacement, Trevor the Gross.

Scooter's new obsession with skateboarding causes pandemonium throughout the show.

Kermit allows Gonzo to run a dance marathon that interferes with Carol Burnett's songs. She is persuaded to stay by the promise of performing her famous "Lonely Asparagus" sketch and a chance to dance with Animal.

Kermit hires spies for Roger Moore’s closing number, but Moore wants to do a wholesome song. The spies then disguise themselves as fluffy animals to get close to him.

The Muppet Theater obtains a supply of real gold for props, which is protected by a paranoid security guard.

Gene Kelly states that he does not want to do "Singin' in the Rain," but he eventually performs a few numbers backstage with the Muppets, including the famous song.

A messenger boy, Chris Langham, is hastily recruited to be the guest star after the intended one declines to appear. This episode is not included on the Disney+ streaming service.

Miss Piggy pushes Kermit too far, leading him to fire her and replace her with Loretta Swit.

Beaker creates multiple copies of himself, causing chaos as they continually chase Dr. Bunsen Honeydew for revenge.

When a shipment of cheese arrives backstage, the Muppets have to keep it away from the rats.

Gonzo damages the theater's electrical system, causing repeated power failures during the show.

Tony Randall accidentally turns Miss Piggy into stone using a book of spells, forcing the stone statue of Piggy to perform in the "Pigs in Space" sketch.

Brooke Shields stars in the Muppets' version of Alice in Wonderland, finding herself growing and shrinking. This episode is not included on the Disney+ streaming service.

Tough guy James Coburn tries to teach Animal about Zen Buddhism and meditation to help him find serenity, but it proves to be a hopeless task.

The cast of Star Wars episode featuring Mark Hamill, which was a part of the Season 4 airing.

Robin's Frog Scout troop visits the show, causing a mess backstage. They ask Debbie Harry for help earning their punk merit badges, and she teaches them how to do the pogo dance.

Miss Piggy tries to speak French with flautist Jean-Pierre Rampal, but she pretends to have laryngitis because she does not actually speak the language.

Roger Miller guest stars.

In honor of the ventriloquist guest star, the Muppets decide to do a puppet show, but a marionette takes control of Fozzie.

The Muppets perform a salute to vaudeville in honor of guest star Wally Boag, who performs some of the acts he made famous at Disneyland's Golden Horseshoe Revue, including a "Pecos Bill teeth-spitting sketch".

Statler and Waldorf accept a dare from Kermit to run the show themselves, a challenge they find to be chaotic.

The Muppets put on an Arabian Nights-themed show with Marty Feldman as Scheherazade.

The Muppets perform a show entirely of Paul Simon's songs, which inspires Gonzo to emulate the musician's musical style.

The Muppets get wrapped up in a murder mystery.

This episode is not included on some Disney+ platforms in Europe.

The entire roof of the Muppet Theater is under repair, exposing the show to the elements.