"If your kids get the joke aimed at the adults the problem is you, not the show," shared one social-media commenter.

The one-off episode celebrates the series’ 50th anniversary with special guest (and Miss Piggy superfan) Sabrina Carpenter.

“The Muppet Show” special is mediocre. This is as it should be: good and right.

Muppet fans have had to put up with a lot this year, but at least there’s now a Muppet-Knives Out mash-up for them to enjoy – unfortunately, it isn’t the one they’ve been asking for. For years now, ...

Sabrina Carpenter fangirling Miss Piggy, Beaker losing his eyes … yes, Kermit and co are back for a trip down memory lane – and it’s a perfect, saucy joy ...

In 2026, it’s time, once again, to play the music and light the lights.