Right now you can watch Muppet Babies on streaming — and the writing holds up regardless of the format's reputation. 7 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 131 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. A harder one to justify skipping than to start. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Muppet Babies is worth clearing space for. Muppet Babies treats animation as a medium, not a limitation. The Muppet Babies (Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzy and company) live in a large nursery watched over by Nanny. The babies have active imaginations, and often embark upon adventures into imaginary worlds. Frank Welker and Laurie O'Brien bring voice work that does more than the format usually asks for. 7 seasons (1984–1990) gave the story room most shows never get. The animation style is distinctive enough to be immediately recognisable, but it is the writing underneath that keeps viewers coming back for more. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

If you have been sleeping on Muppet Babies because of the format, the format is not the issue here. Viewers who responded to Rugrats will find a lot to like here too. 7 seasons gives the story real room to develop. The writing operates at a level the format's reputation does not fully prepare you for. Adult animation that actually works for adults.

Muppet Babies wrapped up in 1990, created by Jim Henson and Jeffrey Scott — and 7 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.