It's the Muppets!: Meet the Muppets! is a compilation video of some of the best clips from The Muppet Show, released by Jim Henson Video in 1993. A similar video, More Muppets, Please!, was also released simultaneously.
Unlike the Playhouse Videos, these videos don't have any guests star clips or new footage.
The UK release of this video has more sketches than the American release.
Clips
| Picture | Segment | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Theme | The Muppet Show Theme (over compilation of clips) | Various episodes |
 | Montage | Kermit's Introduction | Episode 424, Episode 409, Episode 109 |
 | Episode fragments | "I Get Around," plus Statler & Waldorf's comments, backstage scenes | Episode 415: Anne Murray |
 | Song | "I Got Rhythm" | Episode 420: Alan Arkin |
 | Sketch | Muppet News Flash: exploding news reporters | Episode 209: Madeline Kahn |
 | Song | "Pig Calypso," plus Statler & Waldorf's comments | Episode 221: Bob Hope |
 | Sketch | Kermit's karate chop | Episode 422: Andy Williams |
 | Song | "Mah Na Mah Na," plus Statler & Waldorf's comments | Episode 101: Juliet Prowse |
 | Song | "Barnyard Boogie" This segment was not included in the American version of the compilation. | Episode 504: Shirley Bassey |
  | Episode fragments |
| Episode 410: Kenny Rogers |
 | Song | "Coconut" | Episode 410: Kenny Rogers |
 | Sketch | The Swedish Chef: Chocolate Moose | Episode 220: Petula Clark |
 | Sketch | Gonzo practices fainting for Camilla This sequence is shortened to remove Leslie Uggams, who appeared on-screen during this scene. | Episode 318: Leslie Uggams |
 | Song | "Lullaby of Broadway," plus Statler & Waldorf's comments | Episode 304: Gilda Radner |
 | Sketch | Kermit interviews the Koozebanian Phoob, the most tasty creature in the galaxy, who survives by evolving to blend in with whatever's nearby -- like Kermit. This segment was not included in the American version of the compilation. | Episode 205: Judy Collins |
 | Sketch | Gonzo visits Camilla's dressing room | Episode 318: Leslie Uggams |
 | Sketch | Kermit meets Mickey Moose and Ronald Duck | Episode 220: Petula Clark |
 | Sketch | Pigs in Space: Weight Problems Although this sketch is from the fourth season, the Pigs in Space intro from the second season is used here. | Episode 420: Alan Arkin |
 | Sketch | Phrenology | Episode 216: Cleo Laine |
 | Song | "I Go to Rio" | Episode 424: Diana Ross |
 | Sketch | Muppet Labs: Elevator Shoes | Episode 301: Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge |
 | Sketch | Chickens play "Down at Papa Joe's" on piano | Episode 207: Edgar Bergen |
 | Sketch | Gonzo's hypnotism act, plus Statler & Waldorf's comments | Episode 324: Cheryl Ladd |
 | Song | "Octopus' Garden" | Episode 312: James Coco |
 | Closing | Closing Theme montage (During the opening pan-out shot, used from episode 101, the third and fourth season's closing music is used, but then shifts back to the closing music from Season 1 during the Trumpet Girl's shot. This and the video sequel are the only video releases to mix the two different closing themes together.) | Episode 514, Episode 220, Episode 101, Episode 403, Episode 102 |
International versions
Salut les Muppets!
1993
1993
Israeli release
UK release
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- Although the footage in the video is comprised of scenes from The Muppet Show, a shot used during the opening theme sequence (Kermit peering out to the audience from behind the curtains) is from Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear.
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