0x1 - Tales of the Tinkerdee

This unaired pilot, produced by Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl, was shot in Atlanta in the summer of 1962. The pilot featured Kermit the Frog, Taminella Grinderfall and King Goshposh, characters who would all reappear a few years later in the Tales From Muppetland TV specials.

0x2 - The Muppets on Puppets

January 1, 1968

The Muppets on Puppets aired on NET in 1968, as part of the Adventure in the Arts anthology series. In this one-hour special, Jim Henson -- with the help of Muppet character Rowlf the Dog -- explains the art of puppetry, from building to performance. Henson describes the various kinds of puppets; demonstrates how to operate a hand puppet; and provides a brief history of puppet development and performance throughout the world, beginning with the influence of the character Punch from the Punch and Judy shows of the 1800s. Jerry Juhl and Frank Oz demonstrate how other kinds of puppets work, such as the string puppet or marionette, the Javan rod puppet, the finger puppet, and the Sicilian puppet.

0x4 - The Great Santa Claus Switch

December 20, 1970

The show, narrated by Ed Sullivan, begins at the North Pole with Santa Claus and his elves getting ready for another Christmas. However, Cosmo Scam has hatched a plan to kidnap Santa and take his place. As part of the plan, Cosmo plans to abduct Santa's elves (one at a time) and replace them with his evil henchmen.

0x5 - Tales From Muppetland: The Frog Prince

May 12, 1971

Enchanted by an evil witch, a beautiful princess is forced to speak only in nonsense phrases. One day, she finds a small frog who can understand what she says. The frog claims to really be a prince, also enchanted by an evil witch. Together they must try to break their spells.

0x6 - Tales from Muppetland: The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

January 1, 1972

Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.

0x7 - The Muppets Valentine Show

January 30, 1974

The Muppets Valentine Show was a variety special that aired on ABC. Internally, Jim Henson regarded this as a pilot for what would eventually become the The Muppet Show in syndication. Although a later special, The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence, would more closely resemble The Muppet Show in cast and content, The Muppet Valentine Show would introduce several characters who would become regulars on that series, as well as the concept of having one human guest (Mia Farrow), and a tone aimed toward both adults and children.

0x8 - The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence

March 19, 1975

In this half-hour variety special, the Muppets parody the proliferation of sex and violence on television. Nigel, Sam the Eagle, and hippie guitarist Floyd prepare for a Pageant based on the Seven Deadly Sins.

0x9 - Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

December 15, 1977

A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.

0x10 - Of Muppets and Men

January 1, 1981

This made-for-TV documentary treats Muppet fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of their favorite program, The Muppet Show. Includes interviews with creators Jim Henson, Frank Oz, and the rest of the crew of the series, as both themselves and as their Muppet characters, who share their experiences from working on the set, as well as discuss the special efforts that went into bringing each episode to life.

0x11 - The Muppets Go To the Movies

May 20, 1981

The Muppets Go to the Movies aired on ABC on May 20, 1981 to help promote The Great Muppet Caper. The special was taped between March 9 and 17, 1981. In this one-hour special, Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore join the Muppets in a tribute to film classics. Kermit the Frog hosts the program, which begins with an all-cast rendition of "Hey a Movie!" from The Great Muppet Caper.

0x12 - The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

September 17, 1982

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show is a one-hour television special starring the glamorous Miss Piggy, which aired on ABC on September 17, 1982. Miss Piggy hosts her own variety show, with special guests John Ritter, George Hamilton, and Andy Kaufman (as "Tony Clifton"). Under the direction of Kermit the Frog, the Muppets work in the studio control room and, amidst chaos, manage to keep the show on the air. Throughout the show, a romantic triangle develops among Miss Piggy, Ritter (who is smitten with the pig) and Hamilton (who is deeply uncomfortable with the star's romantic inclinations).

0x13 - The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

January 21, 1986

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years is a 1986 one-hour special that aired on CBS starring Jim Henson's Muppets.

0x14 - The Tale of the Bunny Picnic

March 26, 1986

0x15 - A Muppet Family Christmas

December 16, 1987

When Fozzie and the Muppet Show gang drop in unexpectedly on Fozzie's mother, she is forced to cancel her winter vacation plans and entertain them all. Soon the Sesame Street gang comes by as carolers, and then Kermit and his nephew Robin discover a Fraggle Rock hole in the basement. A snow storm blows in, stranding everyone at the house, except for Miss Piggy, who arrives just in time for all the Muppets to celebrate Christmas together.

0x16 - The Muppets at Walt Disney World

May 6, 1990

A special which aired as part of The Magical World of Disney, this show was designed to promote a planned merger between The Walt Disney Company and The Jim Henson Company that would ultimately fall through upon Henson's untimely death. In the show, Kermit and Robin take the Muppet gang to the Florida swamps for the annual Bug Fry and a frog family reunion. However, the other Muppets, unexcited by a stinking bog, become excited when they learn they can see the fireworks from nearby Walt Disney World. Kermit agrees to let the gang "take a short peek" and be right back. As the Muppets accidentally break into the park, security tries to round them all up as they visit the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Center, and Disney/MGM Studios. Finally, after being rounded up, Kermit meets Mickey Mouse, and the show ends with a huge musical number.

0x17 - The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

November 21, 1990

Jim Henson's classic Muppets put on a tribute to their creator, but also ponder the question: Who was he? To help them figure that out are some of Jim's human friends, as well as some rare clips from the Henson legacy.

0x18 - Studio DC hosted by Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse and Miley Cyrus

October 5, 2008

With songs, dancing and backstage antics, The Muppets and Disney Channel's biggest stars team up for another fun variety show.

0x19 - Season 1 Promo Gag Reel

August 9, 2005

0x20 - The Original Muppet Pitch Reel

August 9, 2005

The presentation by Jim Henson that started it all

0x21 - The Muppets On Muppets

August 7, 2007

Feature filmed in the late 1990s for Muppet Show reruns airing on the Odyssey Network, but not seen by the public until it was included as a bonus feature on Muppet Show: Season Two DVD box set. Kermit, Gonzo, Rizzo, Animal and some special guest pals sit down for these personal, revealing interviews. Notable for including multiple characters who were created for Muppets Tonight and had never appeared on The Muppet Show.

0x22 - A Company of Players

May 20, 2008

Bonus feature on The Muppet Show Season Three DVD box set. The documentary includes previously unseen interviews with Martin Baker, Bill Barretta, Kevin Clash, Bonnie Erickson, Karen Falk, Michael K. Frith, Amy Van Gilder, Dave Goelz, Jane Gootnick, Jerry Juhl, Brian Henson, Kathryn Mullen, and Steve Whitmire. They talk about the cooperation between the puppeteers on The Muppet Show, and how a few of the core characters were developed.

0x23 - Weezer: Keep Fishin'

July 14, 2002

Music video for Weezer's song Keep Fishin', featuring Kermit, Pepe, Animal, Gonzo, and other Muppets.

0x24 - Muppet Commercials

May 22, 2008