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The Muppet Show Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1977 - 1978
Episode 1
Don Knotts
Sat, Nov 26, 197725 mins
Fozzie becomes an honorary hip dude when Floyd approves of his suggestion of playing Lullaby of Birdland on the show.
Episode 2
Zero Mostel
Sat, Dec 10, 197726 mins
Statler and Waldorf decide to watch TV in their box, instead of watching the show. Meanwhile, Kermit can't make payroll ($27.14), but Muppet Theatre owner J. P. Grosse says he'll give him the money if he puts "good old-fashioned entertainment" back in the show -- meaning lady wrestlers.
Episode 3
Milton Berle
Sat, Nov 12, 197726 mins
When Berle comes to guest-star on the show, Fozzie is too shy to meet his idol.
Episode 4
Rich Little
Sat, Sep 24, 197726 mins
Gonzo holds auditions for a chicken act while Rich Little guest stars on the show.
Episode 5
Judy Collins
Sat, Jan 28, 197826 mins
Judy Collins sings classic folk songs, including Send In The Clowns and I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. Kermit must deal with Scooter's uncle, J.P. Grosse, the theater's owner, who is inspecting it for his plans to tear it down
Episode 6
Nancy Walker
Sat, Mar 11, 197826 mins
Kermit is off sick with the flu so Fozzie must manage the show. Things do not go so well for the bear and he is afraid Kermit may fire him.
Episode 7
Edgar Bergen
Sat, Oct 8, 197725 mins
Inspired by Edgar Bergen and his companion characters, Fozzie decides to try his hand at ventriloquism.
Episode 8
Steve Martin
Sat, Oct 29, 197725 mins
Much to Steve Martin's initial displeasure, Kermit cancels the regular show and holds private auditions for new acts.
Episode 9
Madeline Kahn
Sat, Oct 1, 197726 mins
Gonzo falls in love with Madeline Kahn after she compliments him backstage.
Episode 10
George Burns
Sat, Sep 17, 197726 mins
Reporter Fleet Scribbler is covering the Muppet Show with his obviously hostile biased writing.
Episode 11
Dom DeLuise
Sat, Oct 15, 197725 mins
Miss Piggy comes up with various schemes to impress Kermit.
Episode 12
Bernadette Peters
Sat, Nov 5, 197724 mins
Robin the Frog feels sad that nobody notices him. Miss Piggy gets jealous when Kermit does a duet with Miss Mousey.
Episode 13
Rudolf Nureyev
Mon, Jan 23, 197826 mins
When Sam the Eagle finally recognizes the guest star, Rudolf Nureyev, he is horrified at the silliness the ballet dancer is eager to perform with the gang.
Episode 14
Elton John
Sat, Feb 4, 197825 mins
Elton John performs four of his biggest hit songs of the '70's like, "Crocodile Rock", "Bennie and the Jets", "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", and, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", with Miss Piggy filling in for Kiki Dee.
Episode 15
Lou Rawls
Sat, Apr 29, 197825 mins
As Fozzie tries to finalize his roller skating routine, the rest of the acts have to come on stage sooner than scheduled, leading to some Muppetastic chaos.
Episode 16
Cleo Laine
Sat, May 13, 197825 mins
Fozzie tries to hijack the show as his mother is in the Audience. Cleo Laine does a Scat number with Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem Orchestra. Guest Puppeteer Bruce Schwartz performs with Cleo Laine "If" by Bread.
Episode 17
Julie Andrews
Sat, Feb 18, 197825 mins
To Kermit's concern, and Gonzo's delight, a real live cow winds up backstage.
Episode 18
Jaye P. Morgan
Sat, Mar 4, 197825 mins
Jaye P. Morgan has difficulty adjusting to the show's wacky ways, especially all the explosions.
Episode 19
Peter Sellers
Sat, Feb 25, 197825 mins
Peter Sellers appears as a wild gypsy, a strange doctor, and forms a band against drinking in this very comical and rare performance by the master of disguise himself.
Episode 20
Petula Clark
Sat, May 6, 197825 mins
A mix-up results in a moose who sounds like John Wayne hanging around backstage.
Episode 21
Bob Hope
Sat, Feb 11, 197826 mins
The Muppets find they have accommodate Bob Hope's hectic volunteer schedule.
Episode 22
Teresa Brewer
Sat, Nov 19, 197726 mins
When Kermit cancels her ballet number because she's too heavy, Miss Piggy struggles to lose weight.
Episode 23
John Cleese
Sat, Dec 3, 197726 mins
The gang tries their best to force John to perform with them, but he drags his feet at every opportunity.
Episode 24
Cloris Leachman
Sat, May 20, 197825 mins
The pigs seize control of the Muppet Show and forcibly replace the other cast members with pig versions.