Parents' Guide to

The Muppets Mayhem

By Polly Conway, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Funky, family-friendly musical series has lots of charm.

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What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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  • The Muppets Mayhem TV show: A puppet band, the Electric Mayhem, gathers.
  • The Muppets Mayhem TV show: Puppet band The Electric Mayhem practices.

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age 5+

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Rachel H.
Rachel H. Parent of 10 and 14-year-old
May 24, 2023
age 5+

Quality fun for our family of four.

This is a fun show that captures all the magic of the original. Well worth a watch for families looking for quality television that everyone can enjoy. Classic and current toe tapping music abounds and the story is enjoyable with cleaver writing and production. Each episode has lol moments and the engaging storytelling centered on characters as fun to root for as they are absurd and adorable. Huggable, laughable, lovable Muppets at their best! Highly recommend!
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What's the Story?

Music lover Nora (Lilly Singh) is a floundering assistant at a dying record label. But when she discovers that the legendary, long-touring band the Electric Mayhem owes her boss a record, she hatches a scheme -- get the group into the studio for the first time ever. But it's not that easy; the Mayhem, while beloved, don't have the world's best work ethic. And with the villainous exec JJ (Anders Holm) threatening to buy the label, time is of the essence. Are the Mayhem simply too chaotic to be a success, or will they come through with a miracle?

Is It Any Good?

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Muppet musicians Dr. Teeth, Floyd, Janice, and, of course, Animal finally get their due in this lively, quirky satire of the music biz. The rowdy band of wild personalities takes center stage in The Muppets Mayhem, and it's a delight to behold. The band members each get their share of gags; notable moments include Animal's attempt to go straight and get a real job, and the band accidentally painting Danny Trejo's house in their colorful hippie fashion. No Muppet outing is complete without a gaggle of guest stars, and here we get to see musicians Steve Aoki, Zedd, Lil Nas X, and even Billy Corgan, just to name a few. Set in LA, there are lots of nods to local legends and locales. There's even some pathos, too -- Dr. Teeth and the gang's rendition of Joe Cocker's "Have a Little Faith in Me" just might bring a tear to your eye.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about teamwork. How does the band work together to get things done? How do they get in each other's way sometimes?

  • Music has the power to bring people together. How does it work in this series? How about in your life?

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