Episode 107: Pig's in a Blackout

the muppets.
Writer	Steve Rudnick, Emily Wilson, Margee Magee and Angeli Millan
Director	Matt Sohn
Guests	Jason Bateman and Pentatonix
Premiere	November 9, 2015 (Citytv) November 10, 2015 (ABC)

"Pig's in a Blackout" is the seventh episode of the 2015 television series The Muppets.

Plot

Kermit is feeling the pressure at work so he goes to a private yoga retreat where he runs into a stressed out Jason Bateman. Meanwhile Scooter must run the show while Kermit is away and things go from bad to worse. Scooter starts to lose all faith until Gonzo steps in to help him out.

Muppets

Muppet Characters

Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Scooter, Rizzo the Rat, Pepe the King Prawn, Rowlf the Dog, Sweetums, Big Mean Carl, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, Bobo the Bear, Dr. Teeth, Animal, Floyd Pepper, Janice, Zoot, Lips, Sam the Eagle, Yolanda Rat, Denise, Uncle Deadly, The Swedish Chef, Chip

Background Muppets

Beautiful Day Monster, Andy and Randy Pig, Crazy Harry

Credits

(see full episode credits)

• Story by: Steve Rudnick and Emily Wilson
• Teleplay by: Margee Magee and Angeli Millan
• Directed by: Matt Sohn

Guest stars:

• Jason Bateman as himself
• Pentatonix as themselves

Muppet Performers:

• Bill Barretta
• Dave Goelz
• Eric Jacobson
• Peter Linz
• David Rudman
• Matt Vogel
• Steve Whitmire

Gallery

Behind the Scenes

Bateman with Kermit

Notes

• The title of the episode is a play on the phrase "Pigs in a blanket."
• Kermit sings "The Rainbow Connection" from The Muppet Movie in this episode.

Sources

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