This is a complete listing of episodes of the live-action/ television series.The 120 episodes were produced in the UK between 1976 and 1980; two were also produced, one in 1974 and the other in 1975. The UK broadcasts featured extra scenes that were not seen on US TV. There is no set broadcast order for the episodes, as they were shown in varying order in different regions. For the Series One DVD box set that was released in 2005, placed the episodes in the order in which they were produced, rather than aired, for this reason. The set also includes the longer UK versions of each of the episodes, though six song sequences were cut from the set because of licensing issues. It is common for television executives to insist on an edit of video release rather than pay money to the owners of the copyright of songs.
Examples include the Vincent Price episode, the closing number of which, 'You've Got a Friend', is cut on The Muppet Show: Season One DVD; it is available uncut and in English on the German DVD.The tables below list episodes based on their initial airing dateswhich is not necessarily the order in which episodes were shown in all regions. ^ Muppets: Season DVD Trivia Track. The Observer (1901- 2003); London (UK) London (UK)05 Sep 1976.
UK TV Times: Vol 84 No39 September 1976. The Observer (1901- 2003); London (UK) London (UK)28 Nov 1976: P40.
UK TV Times, 5th December 1976. P45. NOTE this is 3 day guide so dont get the dates mixed up. 23 January 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
Season 4 Network: Syndicated, Other Series Premiere Date: Sep 20, 1976.
The Guardian (1959-2003); London (UK) London (UK)05 Feb 1977: P20. The Guardian (1959-2003); London (UK) London (UK)12 Feb 1977: P18.
The Guardian (1959-2003); London (UK) London (UK)19 Feb 1977: P18.
When Christopher Reeve shows up as a guest star, Piggy becomes instantly smitten with him and fills her room with Superman memorabilia, knocking over pictures of Kermit. But Kermit, who normally rebuffs Piggy, finds himself getting jealous! Meanwhile, Chris comes to the 'rescue' of various onstage sketches and songs, always changing into costume in a phone booth backstage. Highlights include Reeve singing 'Brush Up Your Shakespeare,' Reeve as a guest doctor on 'Veterinarian's Hospital,' Muppet Labs (Bunsen & Beaker) and a Muppet Newsflash.