While the first season of The Muppet Show was a success, it was hard to get guest stars to appear. It wasn't until ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev made an appearance in the second season — who was well-beloved at that time — that other major stars began to want to guest star on the show.

"The Muppet Show" is set to return to screens this week in a special event with Sabrina Carpenter celebrating its 50th anniversary.

The Muppet Show, a new spinoff of the Jim Henson iconic puppet show of the same name, is back with a new special featuring none other than pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter. The new show airs Wednesday,

On the 50th anniversary of Jim Henson’s show, the Muppets — with a boost from guest star Sabrina Carpenter — pick up exactly where they left off.

"The Muppet Show" returns Feb. 4, 2026, with Sabrina Carpenter as guest star in a variety special celebrating the iconic series' 50th anniversary on Disney+ and ABC.

Seth Rogen is behind this return of The Muppet Show, which takes on a ”don't fix what ain't broke” attitude to the beloved '70s variety show.