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1. The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
G | 94 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Kermit and his friends go to New York City to get their musical on Broadway only to find it's a more difficult task than they anticipated.
Director: Frank Oz | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire
Votes: 22,817 | Gross: $25.53M
2. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 15,433
3. The Muppet Movie (1979)
G | 95 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit.
Director: James Frawley | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 39,292 | Gross: $76.66M
4. The Muppets (2011)
PG | 103 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A Muppet fanatic with some help from his 2 human compatriots must regroup the Muppet gang to stop an avaricious oil mogul from taking down one of their precious life-longing treasures.
Director: James Bobin | Stars: Amy Adams, Jason Segel, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones
Votes: 97,013 | Gross: $88.63M
5. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 26,289
6. Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
G | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The Muppets set sail in search of treasure, with Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver.
Director: Brian Henson | Stars: Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Kevin Bishop
Votes: 26,637 | Gross: $33.61M
7. Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
PG | 107 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
Director: James Bobin | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Steve Whitmire
Votes: 37,116 | Gross: $51.18M
8. The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
G | 97 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 16,784 | Gross: $31.21M
9. Muppets from Space (1999)
G | 87 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Gonzo is contacted by his alien family through his breakfast cereal. But when the men in black kidnap him, it's up to Kermit and the gang to rescue Gonzo and help him reunite with his long-lost family.
Director: Tim Hill | Stars: Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 20,665 | Gross: $16.63M
10. The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)
G | 73 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A tug-of-war between Elmo and his friend sends his blanket to faraway Grouchland, a place full of grouchy creatures and the villainous Huxley. Elmo embarks on a rescue mission, learning important lessons about sharing and responsibility.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Kevin Clash, Mandy Patinkin, Vanessa Williams, Sonia Manzano
Votes: 3,745 | Gross: $11.63M
11. Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (2022– )
TV-G | 25 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
It follows the adventures of a group of cave-dwelling puppet creatures called Fraggles.
Stars: Andrew G. Cooper, Lilli Cooper, John Tartaglia, Karen Prell
Votes: 517
12. Fraggle Rock (1983–1987)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of the various inhabitants of an underground civilization.
Stars: Karen Prell, Gerard Parkes, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 8,349
13. The Muppets Mayhem (2023)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family, Music
Follow The Muppets' band as they try to record their first ever album.
Stars: Lilly Singh, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph
Votes: 1,946
14. The Muppets. (2015–2016)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
Jim Henson's lovable Muppets return to the small screen in this mockumentary-style series that follows their personal and professional lives.
Stars: Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Bill Barretta, Peter Linz
Votes: 7,297
15. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
G | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The Muppets present their own touching rendition of Charles Dickens' classic tale.
Director: Brian Henson | Stars: Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 70,740 | Gross: $27.28M
16. Muppet Babies (1984–1991)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Muppets, as babies, have adventures with their imaginations inside their nursery.
Stars: Greg Berg, Katie Leigh, Laurie O'Brien, Russi Taylor
Votes: 5,640
17. The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 120 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
This version of The Wizard of Oz is played by the Muppets. A remake of the 1939 film.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Ashanti, Jeffrey Tambor, Quentin Tarantino, David Alan Grier
Votes: 3,931
18. Muppet Babies (2018–2022)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Baby versions of Jim Henson's famous Muppet characters go on wacky adventures through their imaginations
Stars: Matt Danner, Dee Bradley Baker, Melanie Harrison, Eric Bauza
Votes: 839
19. Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue (1990 TV Movie)
Unrated | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Many different cartoon stars like Bugs Bunny, the Muppet Babies and Garfield join forces to convince a teenager that drugs aren't cool.
Directors: Milton Gray, Marsh Lamore, Robert Shellhorn, Mike Svayko, Karen Peterson | Stars: Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Jeff Bergman, Townsend Coleman, Wayne Collins
Votes: 1,330
20. Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021 TV Special)
TV-PG | 50 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
On Halloween night, Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Will Arnett, Taraji P. Henson, Darren Criss, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 8,167
21. Aliens in the Family (1996)
30 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
Doug is kidnapped by Cookie, an alien mom. They marry and try to blend their mixed family into everyday life.
Stars: John Bedford Lloyd, Margaret Trigg, Paige Tiffany, Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
Votes: 140
22. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Kermit the Frog, Clifford and friends struggle to put on a weekly TV variety show.
Stars: Dave Goelz, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 2,139
23. Plaza Sésamo (1972– )
TV-Y | 30 min | Family
The Spanish-language counterpart of "Sesame Street". It uses dubbed portions of the original, but also includes separately-produced segments with its own cast of Muppets and human characters.
Stars: Rocio Lara, Héctor Márquez, Sergio Corona, Odín Dupeyrón
Votes: 107
24. It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002 TV Movie)
PG | 100 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
'Twas the night before Christmas and the Muppet Theatre is in danger of being torn down, but with hilarious send-ups of just about every holiday movie ever made, the Muppets discover that what matters most is their love for each other.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson
Votes: 4,650
25. Kermit's Swamp Years (2002 TV Movie)
G | 82 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
At 12 years old, Kermit the Frog and best friends Goggles and Croaker travel outside their homes in the swamps of the Deep South to do something extraordinary with their lives.
Director: David Gumpel | Stars: Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Joey Mazzarino, John Kennedy
Votes: 1,642
26. Muppets Now (2020)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family, Reality-TV
As a brand-new Muppet series get ready for streaming, Scooter rushes to deliver the episodes -- navigating obstacles, distractions, and complications that the rest of the Muppet gang throws at him.
Stars: Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz
Votes: 1,329
27. Fraggle Rock (1987–1988)
TV-Y | 15 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
An animated version of Jim Henson's classic series.
Stars: Bob Bergen, Townsend Coleman, Barbara Goodson, Michael Laskin
Votes: 1,844
28. The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence (1975 TV Special)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The original Muppet Show Pilot. The guests include the Seven Deadly Sins.
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 537
29. Dog City (1992–1994)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The adventures of a canine private eye while he confers with his animator who has his own problems to deal with.
Stars: Ron White, Elizabeth Hanna, Kevin Clash, John Stocker
Votes: 420
30. Hi-5 (2003–2011)
TV-Y | 22 min | Family, Comedy, Music
A high-energy kids show full of song and dance and action starring 5 exciting (and ethnically-diverse) perfomers.
Stars: Jenn Korbee, Karla Mosley, Kimee Balmilero, Curtis Cregan
Votes: 539
31. The Jim Henson Hour (1987–1992)
48 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
An anthology show featuring the work of the great puppeteer and his staff.
Stars: Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kevin Clash
Votes: 541
32. Muppets Treasure Island (1996 Video Game)
Adventure, Comedy, Family
This game is played by Jim Hawkins from a first person view, as he finds the map as you go to four places, first at "The Benbow Inn". "The port town Bristol", on "The Hispaniola Ship", and on "Treasure Island".
Directors: Mark Loparco, Brian Henson | Stars: Bill Barretta, Kevin Bishop, Kevin Clash, Billy Connolly
Votes: 857
33. Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Marilyn Sokol, Dave Goelz
Votes: 4,774 | Gross: $0.23M
34. A Muppet Family Christmas (1987 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 47 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays.
Directors: Peter Harris, Eric Till | Stars: Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, Kathryn Mullen
Votes: 4,682
35. Sam and Friends (1955–1961)
Not Rated | 5 min | Family
Early showcase of Jim Henson's puppet characters.
Stars: Jim Henson, Jane Henson, Jerry Juhl, Paul Frees
Votes: 167
36. Fraggle Rock: The Movie
Adventure, Comedy, Family | Announced
The Fraggles travel from beneath the Rock and finally make contact with the human world.
Director: Peter Atencio | Star: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
37. Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1983 TV Movie)
60 min | Family, Fantasy
As the Metropolitan Museum of Art closes, Big Bird decides to leave his Sesame Street friends behind in search of Snuffy. Once locked inside for the night, educational hilarity ensues as ... See full summary »
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Caroll Spinney, Martin P. Robinson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 273
38. The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986 TV Movie)
Comedy, Family
Kermit the Frog and all his friends celebrate 30 years of master puppeteer and producer Jim Henson's extraordinary media franchise.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 339
39. Muppet Classic Theater (1994 Video)
G | 68 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The Muppets perform six classic fairy tales: Three Little Pigs, King Midas' Golden Touch, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Rumpelstiltskin, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Elves and the Shoemaker. Hosted by Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat.
Director: David Grossman | Stars: Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Steve Whitmire, Frank Oz
Votes: 827
40. Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince (1971 TV Movie)
60 min | Family, Fantasy, Music
A frog and a princess, both cursed by a witch, figure out how to break each other's spells.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Trudy Young, Gordon Thomson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 513
41. Muppet Guys Talking (2017)
65 min | Documentary
For the first time ever, five of the original Muppet performers come together to discuss the creation of their iconic characters under the visionary leadership of Jim Henson. With ... See full summary »
Director: Frank Oz | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Fran Brill, Bill Barretta
Votes: 134
42. Sesamstraat (1976– )
15 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Dutch version of Jim Henson's Sesame Street.
Stars: Bert Plagman, Aart Staartjes, Catherine van Woerden, Sien Diels
Votes: 230
43. Animal Show (1994– )
Family
Animal Show brings out the wild side of wildlife - as only The Jim Henson Company can! Your hosts Stinky the Skunk and Jake the Polar Bear welcome guests of the animal kingdom to the ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Karen Prell
Votes: 36
44. Muppet*vision 3-D (1991)
20 min | Short, Comedy, Family
Experience the magic of the Muppets during a hilarious film and live-action extravaganza.
Directors: Jim Henson, Frank Oz | Stars: Wayne Allwine, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz
Votes: 1,398
45. Elmo Saves Christmas (1996 Video)
TV-Y | 60 min | Family, Musical
Elmo wishes that it would be Christmas every day, but with the help of Santa's reindeer-in-training, Lightning, he learns that might not be such a good idea when he sees the future.
Director: Emily Squires | Stars: Charles Durning, Harvey Fierstein, Maya Angelou, Kevin Clash
Votes: 439
46. The Christmas Toy (1986 TV Movie)
TV-G | 50 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
The toys in the playroom of the Jones household magically come to life when their owners aren't looking. On Christmas Eve, as the toys eagerly await the arrival of a new toy, Rugby the tiger plots to make sure he remains the favorite toy.
Director: Eric Till | Stars: Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 1,461
47. Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters (1985)
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In the basement of the Muppets' home, three young Muppet monsters come up with things they would like to see on their own TV program. Most segments they show are animated genre spoofs.
Stars: Richard Hunt, Camille Bonora, David Rudman, Greg Berg
Votes: 51
48. A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008 TV Movie)
G | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
When Gonzo accidentally diverts three letters to Santa, he talks Kermit and his friends into delivering them to the North Pole personally.
Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson
Votes: 2,515
49. Elmopalooza! (1998 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 45 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Join the Muppets from Sesame Street for an all-star celebration of 30 years of songs and laughs! Starring David Alan Grier and Jon Stewart.
Directors: Tom Trbovich, Kevin Bray, Victor DiNapoli, Mustapha Khan, Lionel C. Martin, Mark Rowen | Stars: Jon Stewart, David Alan Grier, Rosie O'Donnell, Gloria Estefan
Votes: 232
50. Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2019 TV Special)
TV-Y | 49 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
An hour long special celebrating 50 years of Sesame Street
Director: Jack Jameson | Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Pam Arciero, Jennifer Barnhart, Tau Bennett
Votes: 115