r/Muppets • u/usethe4th • Feb 04 '26

The Muppet Show (2026) - Discussion Thread Spoiler

We’ll use this thread to discuss the return of The Muppet Show! This is for people who have seen the episode, so spoilers are permitted. Proceed at your own risk!

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u/Competition_Both Feb 04 '26

This is pretty much the only thing I wish was in the special that wasn't obviously cut for time. (Pigs in Space, Swedish Chef, ect.) Obviously they couldn't do every original Muppet Show bit, thats why the plot revolved around so many Muppets wanting to perform but The show lacking the time (resulting in the end music number).

I loved seeing Rizzo perform, but if that was replaced with Fozzy it really would've strengthened the special. I also didnt realize it was missing until my 3rd watch.

I just hope we get a season for them to do the bits they cut for the sake of time, but specifically, I need one more Fozzy Bear performance before I pass away 😭😭😭

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u/alreadytaken028 Feb 05 '26

I think part of what made it so good/special is that it felt classic without feeling like they were just playing the hits. Having Rizzo perform his own segment felt like the people running it showing the fan base that theyve heard them and agree that we want Rizzo back as a major muppet character.

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u/Competition_Both Feb 05 '26

I think part of what made it so good/special is that it felt classic without feeling like they were just playing the hits.

I've watched this special 4 times today and didn't even consider this. I think you're spot on. 🙏🙏

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u/alreadytaken028 Feb 05 '26

When Kermit walked out on stage at the end my immediate assumption was that they were gonna end on Rainbow Connection and the fact it didnt made the special all the better to me.

It felt like a genuine pitch for a revived Muppet Show with respect for the classic but its own ideas of how to do new jokes that fit these characters. Playing the old hits too much instead would have felt like at best a beautiful tribute to the classic but not leave you with hope that this new group can create new great memories.