Episode guide
The Muppet Show: Season 4
24 episodes · first aired Oct 24, 1979
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- 1 Dudley Moore Oct 24, 1979 · 26m Dudley has a surprise for Kermit, a robot that can do the work of the entire band and of course the Electric Mayhem feel threatened by this fact.
- 2 Crystal Gayle Nov 2, 1979 · 26m The Prairie Dog Glee Club sings very well, but Scooter says they have "pack rat blood in 'em -- they keep stealing everything!" The prairie dogs go wild, taking everything Kermit has…
- 3 Victor Borge Nov 9, 1979 · 26m When Bobby Benson has to talk to a police officer someone has to take care of his babies. Unfortunately, the babies go wild without their daddy around and beat up people they don't like.
- 4 Beverly Sills Nov 16, 1979 · 26m The pigs are excited that guest star Beverly Sills plans to perform the opera "Pigoletto" as the closing number.
- 5 Shields & Yarnell Nov 23, 1979 · 26m Inspired by mimes Shields & Yarnell, Fozzie Bear works on a mime act, including "Bear walking against the wind". Kermit suggests that Fozzie find a more original act, so Fozzie tries out…
- 6 Kenny Rogers Nov 30, 1979 · 26m During a sketch Kermit hurts himself and keeps getting frightened by jungle animals in his hospital room or injured further by some crazy inconvenience.
- 7 Linda Lavin Dec 7, 1979 · 26m Miss Piggy announces that this show is Kermit's birthday, and before he can react, she launches into the tribute she's organized. They've planned a This Is Your Life-style show with…
- 8 John Denver Dec 14, 1979 · 26m John and Kermit have a surprise for the cast; they're all going to Kermits' home the swamp! But even Gonzo, even with his love of the nasty and strange, thinks it's a bad idea and no one…
- 9 Arlo Guthrie Dec 21, 1979 · 26m For guest star Arlo Guthrie, the stage is turned into a farmhouse. The Swedish Chef plans a home-cooked meal, but the turkey refuses to be skewered, the pig busts him in the face, and the…
- 10 Liza Minnelli Dec 28, 1979 · 26m The Muppets present a murder mystery. Kermit is a private eye hired by Liza O'Shaugnessy, an actress whose production is being terrorized by a killer. The director, Fritz (Strangepork), is…
- 11 Dizzy Gillespie Jan 4, 1980 · 26m Statler is sick (of the show), so Waldorf brings his wife Astoria to the show. Meanwhile, Inspector LaBrea of the County Environmental Department arrives backstage to monitor the noise…
- 12 Phyllis George Jan 11, 1980 · 26m Phyllis hosts the 1st annual Muppet Awards, recognizing the greatest Muppet Show performers. Kermit, who hates awards shows, sits out the show, but Miss Piggy is absolutely determined to…
- 13 Lola Falana Jan 18, 1980 · 26m After years of failure Gonzo is actually appriciated for the actor he is and decides to quit the Muppet Show and move on to movies. Piggy, more jealous than sad, asks Gonzo to refer her to…
- 14 Dyan Cannon Jan 25, 1980 · 26m As Miss Piggy prepares for her act, she leaves her dog Foo-Foo in the care of Floyd. Piggy tells Floyd he has to spoon-feed and floss the pampered Foo-Foo, so Floyd locks the dog in a…
- 15 Anne Murray Feb 1, 1980 · 26m Scooter bugs everyone by leaving his skateboard lying around. Kermit trips on it and smashes a set. Later, Anne performs while the Muppets all dance on skateboards.
- 16 Jonathan Winters Feb 8, 1980 · 26m Jonathan is convinced that a gypsy has put a curse on the show, and while Kermit scoffs at the idea, he does notice that everything is going wrong. A few acts have to be canceled, but…
- 17 Christopher Reeve Feb 15, 1980 · 26m Everyone has a superhero bug, donning costumes and trying acts to impress the star of Superman: The Movie.
- 18 Lynda Carter Feb 22, 1980 · 26m In honor of "Wonder Woman" Lynda Carter, Scooter buys a mail-order course on how to be a superhero. Soon, a crowd of Muppets are wearing silly costumes and reading Invincibility Made Easy…
- 19 Mark Hamill Feb 29, 1980 · 26m The regularly-scheduled guest (a terrible singer) is bumped when four stars of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope suddenly appear in the theater. It's a natural for the Pigs in Space.
- 20 Alan Arkin Mar 7, 1980 · 26m Alan accidentally drinks Bunsen Honeydew's Jekyll-and-Hyde potion, and turns into a rampaging monster. He runs amuck, as the ultra-cute Bun-Bun Brothers sing "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah." When…
- 21 Doug Henning Mar 14, 1980 · 26m Fozzie Bear tries out a magic act, pulling a rabbit from a hat. Instead, he gets a rabbi, and then a robot. He taps the hat too hard, and gets dozens of rabbits, who follow him around and…
- 22 Andy Williams Mar 21, 1980 · 26m Miss Piggy asks Andy to sing "Love Story" for her and Kermit, who have just become engaged. Unfortunately, Kermit hasn't heard about the engagement yet. The rumor slips out, and soon…
- 23 Carol Channing Mar 28, 1980 · 26m Miss Piggy buys a cute new pair of shoes, but they're too small, and she can't walk in them. She wants to take them back, but Kermit compliments them, so she has to keep wearing them. She…
- 24 Diana Ross Apr 4, 1980 · 26m The show's audience members are getting horrified at everyone on stage except Diana Ross.