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The Muppet Show’ 50th‑Anniversary Special Draws 7.58 Million Viewers

Strong turnout positions the one‑off as a proof‑of‑concept for a possible revival, with no official greenlight.

Overview

  • Disney reports 7.58 million multiplatform viewers across ABC and Disney+ since the Feb. 4 debut.
  • The Muppets catalog logged over 125 million viewing hours on Disney+ around the special’s launch, indicating renewed franchise interest.
  • The special earned a 98% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting broadly positive reviews.
  • Industry chatter continues to frame the special as a backdoor pilot, yet Disney has not announced additional episodes.
  • Some outlets cite online reports that writers have begun drafting new material, a claim that remains unconfirmed.