Most of the songs performed on The Muppet Show were originally written for earlier productions, such as plays, movies, television shows, and popular albums. However, some songs were written especially for the show.

Original Songs

• "The Muppet Show Theme" by Sam Pottle & Jim Henson
• "Aunty Chovy" by Derek Scott and David Odell
• "Falling Song" by Ray Charles
• "Jamboree" by Frank Oz & Larry Grossman
• "Make a Song" by Avery Schreiber & Derek Scott
• "Muppera" by Derek Scott
• "Pig Calypso" by Derek Scott
• "The Rhyming Song" by Frank Oz & Larry Grossman
• "Rowlf's Polka" by Derek Scott
• "These Are the Yolks, Folks" by Ray Charles
• "Lo! Hear the Gentle Lark" by Derek Scott (from material by William Shakespeare)
• "Blue Fish Blues" by Ray Charles
• "Pig Shuffle" by Alan Arkin

Sketch themes and Incidental cues

• At the Dance Theme Music by Joe Raposo
• Bear on Patrol by Derek Scott
• Fozzie's Comedy Acts by Derek Scott
• Pigs in Space by Derek Scott
• The Swedish Chef by Derek Scott
• Talking Houses by Derek Scott
• Veterinarian's Hospital by Derek Scott