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The Muppet Show is a 2026 American variety sketch comedy television special starring the Muppets. It is presented as a revival of the original Muppet Show series (1976–1981) created by Jim Henson, featuring recurring sketches and musical numbers interspersed with ongoing plotlines with running gags taking place backstage and in other areas of the venue. The special stars Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman and Matt Vogel, and features American singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter as the special guest, with additional guest appearances by American actress and comedian Maya Rudolph and Canadian actor and comedian Seth Rogen. Rogen and Carpenter also serve as executive producers. It was produced by The Muppets Studio, Point Grey Pictures, 20th Television and Disney Branded Television premiered on Disney+ and ABC on February 4, 2026.