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‘The Muppet Show’ Is Back: How to Watch the Special Hosted by Sabrina Carpenter
The primetime special features guest appearances by Maya Rudolph and Seth Rogen
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Between the in-development Miss Piggy movie and the return of The Muppet Show, it may not be easy bein’ green, but it is busy. The Jim Henson-created crew will return to the airwaves tonight for a special hosted by Sabrina Carpenter. The series airs at 9 p.m. on ABC. It’s also now available to stream on Disney+.
At a Glance: How to Watch The Muppet Show
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the original Muppet Show, and tonight’s special will serve as a soft test for the return of the iconic series. Other guests for the special include Maya Rudolph and Seth Rogen, who are executive producing the TV event.
The special is the latest revival of the classic characters on the small screen. The 2015 series The Muppets had a 30 Rock—esque premise, with the Muppets playing a crew on a variety show hosted by Miss Piggy. It was followed by Muppets Now, a 2020 series that took a freewheeling improvisational approach. The Muppets Mayhem, meanwhile, was a 2023 series centered on the band Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
Disney’s synopsis reads, “Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the beloved Muppets ensemble are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!”
As for Carpenter, she’s coming off a stellar Grammys night, where she performed “Manchild” on an airport-themed stage.
If you’re looking to stream the special, you can catch it on Disney+, which is available as a standalone subscription starting at $11.99 for the ad-supported version. Alternatively, you can get ABC with a free trial to a live TV streaming service such as DirecTV or Fubo.
How to Watch The Muppet Show
Disney+
The series is currently available to stream with a Disney+ subscription, which starts at $11.99/mo for the ad-supported version. A free trial is not available.
DirecTV
DirecTV carries ABC and other local channels in its packages, and you can stream the special live with a five-day free trial.
Fubo
Fubo offers a five-day free trial and includes ABC across its tiers. The first month for the Pro plan is $48.99, with the regular monthly price of $73.99.
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