Kermit is scrambling to find the perfect birthday gift for Denise, so he turns to Miss Piggy for help.

The Muppets focuses on Kermit and his relationship wit Denise. Out of everything of the show, with the folks I talk to, Denise seems to be the most controversial thing about the show. Kermit’s new girlfriend seems to be either loathed or folks are neutral about her. I haven’t talked to anyone yet that likes her. And the character has been missing since the first episode, with little of the show having to do with Kermit and her, until this episode.

Almost the full episode focuses on the two as Kermit scrambles to get her a gift for her birthday. In doing so, the episode does a lot to spotlight the relationship, and after a bit gives us a bit as to why Kermit likes her, and why we should too. It’s smart writing in many ways, and I came away with a less negative attitude towards her.

The real laughs come with the Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem who are on a mission to play for an anniversary with Kristin Chenoweth in tow. The stuff that comes out of the band’s mouth is hilarious for me. The break down, their comments to each other, it’s a combination of stoned and people with dementia. It’s really entertaining, and I want a show just about the band and their adventures.

Out of the episodes, this one was the weakest. It was just too serious. Give me the absurd over the top comments, this episode proves that’s what’s entertaining about the series.

Overall Rating: 7