5 Best Muppets TV Shows Of All Time, Ranked

1. The Muppets have been a significant part of entertainment since their debut in 1955, appearing in movies, books, video games, theme parks, live performances, and several TV shows.

2. In the late 2000s, a new style of comedy known as documentary-style workplace comedies gained popularity on broadcast TV. This led to several Muppet shows attempting a similar format, including "The Muppets" in 2015.

3. "The Muppets" aired for one season on ABC and featured the gang running a late-night talk show called "Up Late with Miss Piggy." Although it aimed to bring nostalgia and classic Muppet comedy to primetime, it received mixed reviews and was canceled after its first season.

4. Jim Henson's groundbreaking show "The Jim Henson Hour" combined a revamped "The Muppet Show" with a mix of reruns, behind-the-scenes content, and mini-movies. The show pushed boundaries and was innovative, but its unique approach led to it being the lowest-rated show among the major networks, resulting in its cancellation after one season.

5. "Muppets Tonight," a reboot of the original show, debuted in the mid-1990s but struggled with character recasts and limited appearances from iconic Muppets. The show had a decent start but quickly lost viewership, leading to its cancellation after just one season, which then moved to the Disney Channel for another season before ultimately ending.