Jim Henson Timeline: 2000s

== 2000 ==
=== Television & Movies ===
* January 1 - "The Muppet Show (1999)" Season 2 airs on CBS.
* January 3 - "Sesame Street" Season 31 airs on PBS Kids (with "Elmo's World").
* March 17 - "Farscape" Season 2 airing on Sci Fi.
* June 11 - "The Muppets" Season 1 airs on NBC.
* November 9 - "The Muppets's 5th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Monster Movie's 2th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 11th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch's 26th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppet Show's 24th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets On Wheels's 6th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 5th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly's 5th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets Most Wanted's 2th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Hollywood Pictures's 11th Anniversary Celebration", "Hollywood Pictures and Jim Henson Productions Presents: The Land of Gorch: The Movie's 5th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 26th Anniversary Celebration", "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 2th Anniversary Celebration" and "Dog City's 11th Anniversary Celebration" airs on FOX.
=== International Television & Movies ===
* March - "Alam Simsim" begins airing on ETV in Egypt.
* July 31 - "Takalani Sesame" begins airing on SABC in South Africa.
=== Appearances ===
* May 22 - Bad Andy debuts in Domino's Pizza commercials.
=== Business ===
* February 12 - Charlie Chaplin Studios is purchased by Henson family and leased to the Jim Henson Company.
* February 21 - EM.TV buys the Jim Henson Company.
* June 5 - Children's Television Workshop changes its name to Sesame Workshop.
* July 26 - EM.TV sells The Jim Henson Company's stakes in Odyssey Network and The Kermit Channel to Crown Media Holdings.
* December 4 - EM.TV sells The Jim Henson Company's rights to the Sesame Street Muppets to Sesame Workshop.
=== Videos ===
* January 1 - "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 1, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 2, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 3, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 4, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 5, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 6, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 7, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 8, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 9, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 10, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 11, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 12, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 13, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 14 and "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 15 were released on VHS by Time Life under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* January 15 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Home Sweet Home is released on VHS by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* January 19 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Fun with Friends is released on VHS by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* February 1 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Let's All Dance is released on VHS by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* February 6 - "Buddy" is released on DVD by Columbia Pictures, under the Jim Henson Pictures label.
* February 11 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Learn to Help is released on VHS by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* March 2 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Colors and Shapes is released on VHS by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* April 23 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Healthy and Happy is released on VHS by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* May 2 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Birthday Party is released on VHS by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* June 17 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Potty Time with Bear is released on VHS by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* June 22 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Bedtime with Bear is released on VHS by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* June 23 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Party Time with Bear and "Bear in the Big Blue House" Sleepy Time with Bear and Friends is released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* July 18 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Visiting the Doctor with Bear is released on VHS by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* August 1 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Shapes, Sounds & Colors with Bear is released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* August 29 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Halloween & Thanksgiving and "Bear in the Big Blue House" A Berry Bear Christmas is released on VHS by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* December 3 - "The Muppets's 5th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Monster Movie's 2th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch's 26th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets On Wheels's 6th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 5th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly's 5th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Hollywood Pictures's 11th Anniversary Celebration", "Hollywood Pictures and Jim Henson Productions Presents: The Land of Gorch: The Movie's 5th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets Most Wanted's 2th Anniversary Celebration" and "Dog City's 11th Anniversary Celebration" is released on both VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 11th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 26th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 2th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Universal Studios Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* Date known - "Singing and Dancing with Bear and Friends" is released on VHS by Bear in the Big Blue House fan club, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
=== Video Games ===
* October 3 - Muppet RaceMania
* October 20 - Muppet Monster Adventure
=== Parades ===
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features Big Bird balloon, and a Sesame Street float (4th version).
== 2001 ==
=== Television & Movies ===
* January 1 - "Sesame Street" Season 32 airs on PBS Kids (with "Elmo's World").
* March 4 - "The Muppet Show (1999)" Season 3 airs on CBS.
* March 6 - "The Muppet Spectacular" Season 1 airs on FOX.
* March 16 - "Farscape" Season 3 airing on Sci Fi.
* September 1 - "The Muppets" Season 2 (11 episodes / final season) on NBC.
* September 3 - "Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola" premieres on Hallmark Channel.
* November 9 - "The Muppet Show's 25th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch's 27th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets Spectacular's 1th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets On Wheels's 7th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 6th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly's 6th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 2th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 12th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Hollywood Pictures's 12th Anniversary Celebration", "Hollywood Pictures and Jim Henson Productions Presents: The Land of Gorch: The Movie's 6th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 27th Anniversary Celebration", "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 3th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Muppets's 6th Anniversary Celebration" premieres on FOX.
* November 25 - "Once Upon a Muppets Christmas" premieres on NBC.
* December 2 - "Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story" premieres on CBS.
=== International Television & Movies ===
* January 15 - "The Hoobs" premieres on Channel 4 in the UK.
=== International Channels ===
* June 4 - The Kermit Channel was shut down in Asia and Latin America.
=== Live Appearances ===
* February 7 - Kermit the Frog, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, and Sweetums at the opening ceremony of Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney's California Adventure.
=== Events ===
* February 7 - Muppet Vision 3D opens at Disney's California Adventure.
* December 8-9 - "MuppetFest" fan convention Santa Monica
* December 9 - "The Muppet Show Live" at the Hollywood Palace.
=== Videos ===
* January 23 - "Bear in the Big Blue House": Storytelling with Bear and "Bear in the Big Blue House": Early to Bed, Early to Rise is released on VHS by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* February 6 - "Farscape" Season 1: Volume 1 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* March 20 - "Farscape" Season 1: Volume 2 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* May 1 - "Farscape" Season 1: Volume 3 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* June 5 - "The Muppet Movie" (re-release), and "The Muppets Take Manhattan" (re-release) were distributed and released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* June 5 - "Bear in the Big Blue House": Safe and Sound and "Bear in the Big Blue House": Sharing with Friends is released on VHS by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* June 12 - "Farscape" Season 1: Volume 4 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* July 10 - "The Great Muppet Caper" (re-release) is distributed and released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* July 17 - "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 1, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 2, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 3, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 4, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 5, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 6, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 7, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 8, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 9 and "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 10 were released on DVD by Time Life under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* July 24 - "Farscape" Season 1: Volume 5 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* September 4 - "Farscape" Season 1: Volume 6 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* October 8 - "Bear in the Big Blue House": A Berry Bear Christmas is released by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* October 16 - "Farscape" Season 1: Volume 7 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* November 6 - "Muppet Family Christmas" and "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas" were distributed and released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* November 6 - "Farscape" Season 1: Volume 8 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* November 27 - "Bear in the Big Blue House": Potty Time with Bear and "Bear in the Big Blue House": Visiting the Doctor with Bear" is released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* November 27 - "Farscape" Season 1: Volume 9 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* December 3 - "The Muppet Show's 25th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets Spectacular's 1th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets On Wheels's 7th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 6th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly's 6th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Hollywood Pictures's 12th Anniversary Celebration", "Hollywood Pictures and Jim Henson Productions Presents: The Land of Gorch: The Movie's 6th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch's 27th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Muppets's 6th Anniversary Celebration" is released on both VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 12th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 27th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 2th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 3th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Universal Studios Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
=== Books ===
* Jim Henson's Designs and Doodles
=== Stage Shows ===
* "Sesame Street Live!" presents Everyone Makes Music.
=== Parades ===
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features Big Bird balloon (2nd version), and a Sesame Street float (4th version).
Category:Timelines
== 2002 ==
=== Television & Movies ===
* February 1 - "The Muppets Valentine Show's 29th Anniversary Celebration" premieres on FOX.
* February 2 - "The Muppets" resumes Season 2 (11 episodes / final season) on airs NBC.
* February 4 - "Sesame Street" Season 33 airs on PBS Kids (with "Elmo's World").
* April 1 - "Play with Me Sesame" premieres on Noggin and "The Muppet Show (1999)" Season 4 airs on CBS.
* June 7 - "Farscape" Season 4 (final season) airing on Sci Fi.
* July 14 - "Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin'" airs on MTV2
* July 20 - "The Adventures of The Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House" Season 1 (11 episodes / first season) airs on NBC.
* September 3 - "Kermit's Swamp Years" is released direct-to-video and "Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE!" airs on Disney Channel.
* September 5 - "The Muppet Spectacular" Season 2 airs on FOX.
* September 9 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Season 4 (17 episodes / final season) airs on Disney Channel.
* September 20 - "The Muppets" Season 1 (8 episodes / only season) premieres on FOX.
* November 9 - "Muppet Monster's 4th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch's 28th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets On Wheels's 8th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 7th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly's 7th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppet Show's 26th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 13th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Hollywood Pictures's 13th Anniversary Celebration", "Hollywood Pictures and Jim Henson Productions Presents: The Land of Gorch: The Movie's 7th Anniversary Celebration", "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 4th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 28th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets at NBC Studios's 2th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 3th Anniversary Celebration" and "Muppets Tonight's 4th Anniversary Celebration" airs on FOX.
* November 29 - "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" premieres on NBC.
* November 30 - "Jim Henson's Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House 2" premieres on CBS.
=== International Television & Movies ===
* "Sesame Stories" begins airing in the Middle East (Israel and Palestine).
=== Appearances ===
* January 14 - Kermit and Miss Piggy appear on "The Today Show's" 50th anniversary celebration.
::Note: This is the last known appearance of Frank Oz as Miss Piggy.
* March 11 - The Muppets and characters from "Sesame Street" and "Bear in the Big Blue House" appear in the video "We Are Family".
* April 26 - Bear appears at a Chicago Cubs game.
* April 29 - Kermit the Frog on "Gilda Radner's Greatest Moments".
* May 13-17 - Kermit the Frog on "Hollywood Squares".
* May 20 - Kermit, Miss Piggy, Statler and Waldorf in a series of '"Denny's" commercials launched.
* June 23 - Bear appears at a "New York Mets game".
* June 28 - Kermit the Frog on "Jeopardy!".
* September 2 - Bear, Kermit and The Snowths on "The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon".
* November 14 - Kermit the Frog on "Morning Edition" and "The Late Late Show".
* Pepe the King Prawn in series of Long John Silver's commercials.
* November 28 - Al Roker interviews Kermit and Miss Piggy for the occasion in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
* November 29 - Kermit, Miss Piggy, Rizzo, Animal, Gonzo, Sam the Eagle, Fozzie, Pepe the King Prawn, and Rowlf the Dog star in a series of "MasterCard" commercials.
* Kermit and Miss Piggy are featured in a series of "UPS" commercials
* December 25 - Bear on "Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade".
=== Videos ===
* January 18 - "Buddy" (General Mills) is released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Pictures label.
* January 22 - "Farscape" Season 1: Volume 10 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* February 26 - "The Muppet Show Live" is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* March 26 - "Farscape" Season 1: Volume 11 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* May 7 - "Bear in the Big Blue House": Tidy Time with Bear is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Bear in the Big Blue House": Everybody's Special is released on VHS by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* June 4 - "Muppet Treasure Island" is released on DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Video label and "The Muppets" is released on DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Video label.
* June 25 - "Farscape" Season 2: Volume 1 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* August 2 - "Bear in the Big Blue House": Picture of Health / Morning Glory is released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* August 20 - "Bear in the Big Blue House": Sense-sational is released on VHS by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Bear in the Big Blue House": Dance Party is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* August 27 - "Farscape" Season 2: Volume 2 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* September 3 - "Kermit's Swamp Years" is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 1 and "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 2 is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* October 3 - "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 11, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 12, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 13, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 14 and "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 15 were released on DVD by Time Life, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* October 8 - "The Muppet Christmas Carol" is released on DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Video label.
* October 8 - "Farscape" Season 2: Volume 3 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* October 10 - "Once Upon a Muppets Christmas" is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* October 23 - "The Muppets Take Manhattan" (General Mills) is released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* November 29 - "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" is released on VHS by NBC Home Video, under the Jim Henson Company label.
* November 30 - "Jim Henson's Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House 2" is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* December 3 - "The Muppets Valentine Show's 29th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppet Show's 26th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch's 28th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets On Wheels's 8th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Hollywood Pictures's 13th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 7th Anniversary Celebration", "Hollywood Pictures and Jim Henson Productions Presents: The Land of Gorch: The Movie's 7th Anniversary Celebration", "Lenny the Lizard in Indian's 17th Anniverary Celebration", "Muppet Monster's 4th Anniversary Celebration" and "Muppets Tonight's 4th Anniversary Celebration" is released on both VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label, "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 13th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 28th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 3th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 4th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Universal Studios Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Muppets at NBC Studios's 2th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by NBC Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* December 10 - "Farscape" Season 2: Volume 4 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
=== Albums ===
* January 29 - "More Songs from Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House" is released on CD by Walt Disney Records, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* September 10 - "Bear's Holiday Celebration" is released on CD by Walt Disney Records, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* September 17 - "The Muppet Show: Music, Mayhem and More!" is released on CD by Rhino Records, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
=== Action Figures ===
* Spring - Beaker (Invisible) Action Figure (Industry Giveaway)
* Spring - Beaker (Vanishing Cream) Action Figure (Wizard World Chicago / Palisades Collector's Club)
* Spring - Dr. Bunsen Honeydew Action Figure
* Spring - Dr. Teeth Action Figure
* Spring - Kermit Action Figure
* Spring - Kermit (Tuxedo) Action Figure (ToyFare / Toys"R"Us)
* Spring - Miss Piggy Action Figure
* Spring - Muppet Labs with Beaker
* Summer - Fozzie (Invisible) Action Figure (San Diego Comic Con / Palisades Collector's Club)
* Fall - Crazy Harry
* Fall - Electric Mayhem Stage with Animal
* Fall - Fozzie Action Figure
* Fall - Fozzie (Vacation) Action Figure (ToyFare / Musicland)
* Fall - Floyd Pepper Action Figure
* Fall - Gonzo (Crash Helmet) Action Figure (EB Games / Palisades Collector's Club)
* Fall - Gonzo (Stuntman) Action Figure
* Winter - Kermit (Holiday) Action Figure (Industry Giveaway)
=== Events ===
* September 8-10 - "The Muppets Take the Bowl" at the Hollywood Bowl.
=== Video Games ===
* May 29 - "Muppets Pinball Mayhem" released.
=== Music Videos ===
* March 11 - "We Are Family"
* May 14 - "Keep Fishin'" from Weezer's album "Maladroit".
=== Muppet Character Debuts ===
* Takalani Sesame: Kami
=== Parades ===
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features Big Bird balloon, a Sesame Street Around the World float (5th version), and Kermit the Frog balloon (2nd version).
== 2003 ==
=== Television & Movies ===
* January 10 - "The Muppets" resumes Season 1 (18 episodes / only season) on FOX.
* January 31 - "The Adventures of The Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House" resumes Season 1 (9 episodes) on airs NBC.
* March 9 - "The Muppets" Season 1 (14 episodes / first season) on FOX.
* "Animal Jam" premieres on TLC (February 24), and then moves to Discovery Kids (March 3, only season).
* April 7 - "Sesame Street" Season 34 airs on PBS Kids (with "Elmo's World" and the premiere of "Global Grover").
* June 7 - "Play with Me Sesame" Season 2 (17 episodes / final season for the United States) airs on Noggin.
* June 13 - "The Muppet Show (1999)" Season 5 airs on CBS.
* July 7 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Season 4 (6 episodes / final season) resumes airs on Disney Channel.
* September 19 - "The Adventures of The Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House" Season 2 (8 episodes, second season) airs on NBC.
* November 9 - "The Animal Show's 10th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppet Show's 27th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch's 29th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 14th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years 18th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 8th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly's 8th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets on Wheels's 9th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Hollywood Pictures's 14th Anniversary Celebration", "Hollywood Pictures and Jim Henson Productions Presents: The Land of Gorch: The Movie's 8th Anniversary Celebration", "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 5th Anniversary Celebration", "Dog City at Universal Studios Florida's 2th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 29th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 4th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Muppets's 8th Anniversary Celebration" airs on FOX.
* December 9 - "The Great Santa Claus Switch's 34th Anniversary Celebration" airs on FOX.
=== International Television & Movies ===
* October 30 - "Hikayat Simsim" begins airing in Jordan.
=== Videos ===
* January 28 - "Bear in the Big Blue House": Heroes of Woodland Valley is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Bear in the Big Blue House": Everybody's Special is released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* February 25 - "Farscape" Season 2: Volume 5 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* March 4 - "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 3 and "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 4 is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* April 1 - "Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House: LIVE!" is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* April 8 - "Farscape" Season 3: Volume 1 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Farscape" Season 3: Volume 2 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* May 20 - "Farscape" Season 3: Volume 3 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Farscape" Season 3: Volume 4 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* May 23 - "Muppet Babies plush (Toy Play)" is released on DVD by Toy Play, under the Jim Henson Company label.
* May 27 - "The Adventures of The Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House": Time Wrap and When Pants Attack is released on VHS by Paramount Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label , "The Adventures of The Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House": Confusion Fusion is released on DVD by Paramount Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label, "The Muppets (tv series 2002)": Volume 1 and Volume 2 is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment.
* July 1 - "Farscape" Season 3: Volume 5 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Farscape" Season 3: Volume 6 is released on VHS and DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* July 8 - "Bear in the Big Blue House": A Bear for All Seasons is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* August 26 - "The StoryTeller": The Complete Collection is released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "John Denver & The Muppets: Rocky Mountain Holiday" is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* September 2 - "Muppets Magic from the Ed Sullivan Show" is released on VHS and DVD by SOFA Entertainment, under the Goodtimes Entertainment label.
* September 30 - "Best of the Muppet Show 4-Pack" including "Volume 1", "Volume 2" "Volume 3" and "Volume 4" is released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Muppet Movies 4-Pack" including "The Muppet Movie", "The Great Muppet Caper", "The Muppets Take Manhattan" and "Muppets from Space" is released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* October 7 - "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" is released on VHS and DVD by MGM Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label, "The Muppets (tv series 2002)": Volume 3 and Volume 4 is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Adventures of The Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House": Sea of Trouble is released on VHS and DVD by Paramount Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* October 21 - "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss": The Cat's Playhouse is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* December 2 - "Bear in the Big Blue House": Practice Makes Perfect is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* December 2 - "Farscape" Season 4: Collection 1 is released on DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* December 3 - "The Animal Show's 10th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppet Show's 27th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch's 29th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years 18th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 8th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Hollywood Pictures's 14th Anniversary Celebration", "Hollywood Pictures and Jim Henson Productions Presents: The Land of Gorch: The Movie's 8th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets on Wheels's 9th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Muppets's 8th Anniversary Celebration" is released on both VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 14th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 29th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 4th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 5th Anniversary Celebration" and "Dog City at Universal Studios Florida's 2th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Universal Studios Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* December 9 - "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 6 is released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Muppets (tv series, 2002)": Volume 5 is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* December 24 - "The Great Santa Claus Switch's 34th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
=== Events ===
* July 13-14 - "The Muppets Take the O2" at the London, England
=== Video Games ===
* November 13 - "Muppets Party Cruise" released for PlayStation 2 and GameCube.
* November 18 - "Spy Muppets: License to Croak" released.
=== Action Figures ===
* Spring - Animal (Tour) Action Figure (Palisades Collector's Club)
* Spring - Beaker (Mega) Action Figure (Industry Giveaway)
* Spring - Kitchen Playset with Swedish Chef
* Spring - Lew Zealand Action Figure
* Spring - Rizzo (Black Jacket) Action Figure
* Spring - Rowlf Action Figure
* Spring - Rowlf (White Tux) Action Figure (Industry Giveaway)
* Spring - Scooter Action Figure
* Spring - Scooter (Superhero) Action Figure (ToyFare)
* Spring - Zoot Action Figure
* Summer - Animal (Mega) Action Figure (Industry Giveaway)
* Summer - Julius Strangepork Action Figure
* Summer - Kermit (Koozebane) Action Figure (Target)
* Summer - Link Hogthrob Action Figure
* Summer - Rizzo Action Figure
* Summer - Sam Arrow Action Figure
* Summer - Statler and Waldorf (Vaudeville) Action Figures (Wizard World Chicago / Palisades Collector's Club)
* Summer - Swedish Chef (Culinary Catastrophe) Action Figure (San Diego Comic Con / Palisades Collector's Club)
* Fall - Gonzo and Camilla Action Figures
* Fall - Janice Action Figure
* Fall - Newsman Action Figure
* Fall - Pepe Action Figure
* Winter - Clifford Action Figure
* Winter - Fozzie (Patrol Bear) Action Figure
* Winter - Kermit (Koozebane) Action Figure (Glow-in-the-Dark Version, Palisades Collector's Club)
* Winter - Pepe (Vacation) Action Figure (ToyFare and Musicland)
* Winter - Rizzo (Holiday) Action Figure (Palisades Collector's Club)
* Winter - Statler Action Figure
* Winter - Swinetrek Playset with First Mate Piggy
* Winter - Waldorf Action Figure
=== Business ===
* May 7 - EM.TV sells the Jim Henson Company back to the Henson family.
=== Stage Shows ===
* "Sesame Street Live!" presents Out of this World.
=== Parades ===
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features 2 Sesame Street balloons (Super Grover and Big Bird), a Sesame Street international float, and Kermit the Frog balloon.
== 2004 ==
=== Television & Movies ===
* February 14 - "The Adventures of The Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House" resumes Season 2 (12 episodes, second season) airs on Disney Channel.
* April 4 - "Sesame Street": The Street We Live On airs in primetime on PBS.
* April 5 - "Sesame Street" Season 35 airs on PBS Kids (with "Global Grover" and "Elmo's World").
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* May 7 - "Muppet Sesame Power Hour" airs on Disney Channel.
*September 2 - "Muppets From Space 2" film releases.
* October 17-18 - "Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars" miniseries premieres on Sci Fi.
* November 9 - "The Muppet Show's 28th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets's 9th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch's 30th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets On Wheels's 10th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 9th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly's 9th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 5th Anniversary Celebration", "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 6th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 30th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Monster Movie's 6th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 15th Anniversary Celebration" airs on FOX.
* November 11 - "The Adventures of The Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House" Season 3 (4 episodes / final season) airs on Disney Channel.
* November 17 - "Sesame Street's 35th Anniversary Celebration" airs on PBS.
* December 1 - "The Muppet Show (1999)" Season 6 (31 episodes) airs on Disney Channel.
* December 9 - "The Great Santa Claus Switch's 35th Anniversary Celebration" airs on FOX.
=== International Television & Movies ===
* March 1 - "Play Along with Ollie" premieres on Nick Jr. in Australia.
* October 10 - The Japanese co-production of "Sesame Street" begins airing on TV Tokyo.
* November 1 - The UK co-production of "Play with Me Sesame" begins airing on Playhouse Disney.
=== Appearances ===
* February 1 (Super Bowl XXXVIII) - The Muppets and Jessica Simpson in a Pizza Hut commercial
* April 11 - Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Pepe the King Prawn appear on "The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour.
* September 6 - Johnny Fiama, Sal and Bear on The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon.
* September 19 - Kermit and Miss Piggy at the Emmy Red Carpet Coverage (The 56th Primtime Emmy Awards) on ABC.
* December 15 - Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Statler and Waldorf, and Penguins on Good Morning America.
* December 18 - Kermit, Gonzo, Fozzie and Animal appears with Robert DeNiro on a Christmas-themed episode of Saturday Night Live.
* December 25 - Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo on Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
=== Events ===
* September 20-21 "The Muppets Take Kravis Center" at the Orlando, Florida.
=== Videos ===
* January 27 - "Farscape": Season 4: Collection 2 is released on DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* February 3 - "Labyrinth Collector's Edition DVD Box Set" is released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label, "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 7 is released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Adventures of The Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House" Jet Fusion is released on VHS and DVD by Paramount Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* March 6 - "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss": The Cat's Adventures is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Best of the Muppet Show" Volume 8 is released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* March 23 - "Farscape": Season 4: Collection 3 is released on DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* May 18 - "Farscape": Season 4: Collection 4 is released on DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* July 6 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Potty Time with Bear, "Bear in the Big Blue House" Everybody's Special, "Bear in the Big Blue House" Sleepy Time with Bear and Friends, "Bear in the Big Blue House" Heroes of Woodland Valley, "Bear in the Big Blue House" Tidy Time with Bear, "Bear in the Big Blue House" A Bear for All Seasons, "Bear in the Big Blue House" Sense-sational, "Bear in the Big Blue House" Shapes, Sounds & Colors with Bear, "Bear in the Big Blue House" Dance Party and "Bear in the Big Blue House" Party Time with Bear is released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Muppet Studios label.
* July 13 - "Farscape": Season 4: Collection 5 is released on DVD by ADV Films, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* July 20 - "Fraggle Rock" "Where It All Began" (text market edition) is released on VHS and DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* August 3 - "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss": The Cat's Musical Tales is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* September 7 - "The StoryTeller: Greek Myths": The Complete Collection is released on DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* October 19 - "Fraggle Rock" "Where It All Began" (special edition) is released on DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* November 16 - "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss": The Cat's Fun House is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Adventures of The Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House": Attack of the Twonkies is released on VHS and DVD by Paramount Home Video, under the Muppet Studios label.
* December 3 - ""The Muppet Show's 28th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Monster Movie's 6th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets On Wheels's 10th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 9th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly's 9th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets's 9th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 15th Anniversary Celebration" is released on both VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Muppet Studios label and "The Land of Gorch's 30th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Columbia TriStar Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 5th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 6th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Universal Studios Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 30th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Sesame Street's 35th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Sony Wonder, under the Sesame Workshop label.
* December 24 - "The Great Santa Claus Switch's 35th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Muppet Studios label.
* December 26 - "Muppets from Space 2" is released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Muppet Studios label.
=== Action Figures ===
* Spring - Beauregard Action Figure
* Spring - Captain Smollett (Kermit) Action Figure
* Spring - Frog Scout Robin Action Figure
* Spring - Johnny Fiama Action Figure
* Summer - Marvin Suggs Action Figure
* Summer - Phil Van Neuter Action Figure
* Summer - Sam the Eagle Action Figure
* Summer - Scooter (Usher) Action Figure
* Fall - Backstage Playset with Rowlf
* Fall - Fozzie (Steppin' Out) Action Figure
* Fall - Lips Action Figure
* Fall - Pops Action Figure
* Fall - Swedish Chef Action Figure
=== Other Merchandise ===
* May - The Muppet Show Beans (Animal, Bunsen Honeydew, Fozzie, Gonzo, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Swedish Chef) - Sababa
* June - Monopoly: Sesame Street Collector's Edition
=== On the Web ===
* October 1 - New Henson.com launches.
* November 17 - Muppets.go.com launches.
=== Business ===
* February 17 - The Walt Disney Company acquired ownership of the Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House characters from The Jim Henson Company.
* April 1 - The Jim Henson Company and HIT Entertainment form a five-year distribution agreement for the Henson Family Showcase properties.
* May 20 - Sesame Workshop launches "Healthy Habits for Life".
* October 20 - PBS, Comcast, Sesame Workshop, HIT Entertainment launch the video on-demand service and the linear channel "PBS Kids Sprout".
=== Attractions and Events ===
* Muppets, Music & Magic: Jim Henson's Legacy
** November 20-21: Brooklyn Academy of Music (Brooklyn, NY)
=== Parades ===
* Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo co-host the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade (filmed in November). A preview spot for "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz" is shown for the first time during the parade on December 25.
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features 2 Sesame Street balloons (Super Grover and Big Bird), a Sesame Street float (6th version), and Kermit the Frog balloon.
== 2005 ==
=== Television & Movies ===
* January 1  - "The Muppet Show (1999)" Season 6 (10 episodes) airs on Disney Channel.
* January 21 - "The Muppets: Celebrating 50 Years of Comedy" premieres on CBS.
* April 4 - "Sesame Street" Season 36 airs on PBS Kids (with "Global Grover" and "Elmo's World").
* May 20 - "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz" premieres on ABC.
* May 24 - "The Adventues of The Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House" resumes Season 3 (9 episodes / final season) airs on Disney Channel.
* June 1 - "The Muppet Show (1999)" Season 7 (13 episodes / final season) airs on Disney Channel.
* June 20 - "Breakfast with Bear" airs on Disney Channel.
* July 31 - "Muppets Now" airs on Disney Channel.
* September 30 - MirrorMask limited theatrical release.
* November 9 - "The Muppet Show's 29th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch's 31th Anniversary Celebration", "The Animal Show 12th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets Valentine Show's 32th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 10th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years's 20th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets on Wheels's 11th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 6th Anniversary Celebration", "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 7th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 31th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets's 10th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 16th Anniversary Celebration" premieres on FOX. "The Muppet Spectacular's 5th Anniversary Celebration" premieres on Disney Channel.
* December 9 - "The Great Santa Claus Switch's 36th Anniversary Celebration" airs on FOX.
=== International Television & Movies ===
* February - "Rruga Sesam" (Albanian) begins airing on RTK in Kosovo.
* February - "Ulica Sezam" (Serbian) begins airing on RTK, TV Herc, TV Most, and TV Puls in Kosovo.
* April 14 - "Sisimpur" begins airing on BTV in Bangladesh.
* October 22 - "5, Rue Sésame" begins airing on France 5 in France.
* December 13 - "Sabai Sabai Sesame" begins airing Aspara TV-11 in Cambodia.
=== Appearances ===
* February 6 (Super Bowl XXXIX) - The Muppets' Pizza Hut commercial debut.
* March 6 - The Muppets appear in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
* March 7 - The Muppets appear in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - How'd They Do That?.
=== Events ===
* Kermit the Frog celebrates his 50th anniversary.
** October 14 - Kermit visits Kermit, TX.
** October 15 - Kermit visits NASA's Johnson Space Center (Huston, TX).
** November 4 - Kermit visits the Rockettes (New York, NY).
=== Videos ===
* January 4 - "Fraggle Rock" Dance Your Cares Away is released on VHS and DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* January 18 - "Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars" is released on DVD by Lions Gate Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Company label.
* January 25 - "Mother Goose Stories" Humpty Dumpty and "Mother Goose Stories" Jack & Jill were distributed and released on VHS and DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* March 1 - "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss" The Cat's Play Pals is released on VHS and DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* March 11 - "We Are Family A Musical Message For All" is released on DVD.
* April 26 - "Fraggle Rock" Live by the Rule of the Rock is released on VHS and DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* May 24 - "Animal Jam" Springin' and "Animal Jam" Hug a Day were distributed and released on VHS and DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* June 7 - "Bear in the Big Blue House" Early to Bed, Early to Rise, "Bear in the Big Blue House" Sense-sational, "Bear in the Big Blue House" Storytelling with Bear and "Bear in the Big Blue House" Visiting the Doctor with Bear were distributed and released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Muppet Studios label.
* July 1 - "Muppet Movies 3-Pack" including "Kermit's Swamp Years", "The Muppets Take Manhattan" and "Muppets from Space" is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Muppet Studios label.
* August 2 - "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss" The Cat, The Gink, and Other Furry Friends is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* August 9 - "The Muppet Show" Season One is released on DVD by Buena Vista Home Video, under the Muppet Studios label and "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz" is released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Muppet Studios label.
* September 9 - "Fraggle Rock" Doin' Things That Doozers Do is released on VHS and DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Fraggle Rock" Complete First Season is released on DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* October 4 - "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas" Collector's Edition is released on DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* November 15 - "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss" Fun with the Cat is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* November 29 - "The Muppet Movie" (re-release), "The Great Muppet Caper" (re-release), "The Muppet Christmas Carol" (re-release), "Muppet Treasure Island" (re-release) and "The Muppets" (re-release) were distributed and released on DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Muppet Studios label.
* December 3 - "The Muppet Show's 29th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Muppets Valentine Show's 32th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years's 20th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets's 10th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Monster Movie's 7th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets on Wheels's 11th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 10th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 16th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Muppet Spectacular's 5th Anniversary Celebration" is released on both VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Muppet Studios label and "The Animal Show 12th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Land of Gorch's 31th Anniversary Celebration" is released on both VHS and DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 6th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 7th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Universal Studios Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 31th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* December 13 - "Animal Jam" Shake a Leg and "Animal Jam" Let's Jam Together were distributed and released on DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* December 24 - "The Great Santa Claus Switch's 36th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Muppet Studios label.
=== Action Figures ===
* Fall - Super Grover Action Figure (Palisades Collector's Club Exclusive)
=== Other Merchandise ===
* September 28 - Jim Henson and the Muppets Commemorative postage stamps released, Hollywood, California.
=== Stage Shows ===
* Sesame Street Live! presents Super Grover! Ready for Action
=== On the Web ===
* From the Balcony episodes 1-14
=== Business ===
* March 15 - The Jim Henson Company its 50th anniversary.
* June 3 - The London branch of the Jim Henson's Creature Shop closed.
=== People ===
* September 26 - Jerry Juhl dies.
=== Parades ===
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features 2 Sesame Street balloons (Super Grover and Big Bird), and a float.
== 2006 ==
=== Television & Movies ===
* January 16 - "Muppet Sesame Power Hour 2: When Nerds Collide" premiere on Disney Channel.
* January 21 - The World According to Sesame Street opens at the Sundance Film Festival.
* January 23-November 25 - "The Adventures of The Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House" resumes Season 3 (final season) premiere on Disney Channel.
* April 24-28 - Eight previously unaired episodes of "Bear in the Big Blue House" (final season) premiere on Disney Channel.
* July 21 - "Muppet Sesame Power Hour 3: The Jerkinators!" premiere on Disney Channel.
* August 14 - "Sesame Street" Season 37 airs on PBS Kids (with "Global Grover" and "Elmo's World").
* November 9 - "The Muppet Show's 30th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years's 21th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets On Wheels's 12th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 11th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly's 11th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 7th Anniversary Celebration", "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 8th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 32th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets's 11th Anniversary Celebration", "Dog City's 16th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Land of Gorch's 32th Anniversary Celebration" airs on FOX.
* December 1 - "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas's 30th Anniversary Celebration" airs on FOX.
* December 9 - "The Great Santa Claus Switch's 37th Anniversary Celebration" airs on FOX.
* December 25 - "Happy Hooby Holidays" airs and "The Hoobs begins airing on PBS Kids Sprout.
* December 27 - "When Parents are Deployed airs on PBS.
=== International Television & Movies ===
* August 15 - "Galli Galli Sim Sim" begins airing on Cartoon Network and Pogo in India.
* October 29-December 31 - "Muppets TV" (10 episodes / only season in France) airs on TF1.
* December 15 - "Rechov Sumsum" begins its second run on Hop! in Israel.
=== Appearances ===
* February 5 (Super Bowl XL) - Miss Piggy and Jessica Simpson's Pizza Hut commercials debut and Kermit the Frog's Ford Escape Hybrid commercial is also debut.
* March 22 - Kermit and Miss Piggy on the TV Land Awards.
* April 9 - Kermit the Frog on Extreme Makeover Home Edition.
=== Events ===
* January 21 - "Return to Fraggle Rock" screening held (Dallas, TX).
* February 25-26 - Jim Henson Legacy Screening with Heather Henson (Austin, TX).
* May 19 - Muppets and Mechanisms exhibit opens at the Smithsonian Institution with puppets from Sam and Friends.
* September 22 - Jim Henson: Performing Artist is launched; Jane Henson discussion panel
=== Videos ===
* January 17 - "Fraggle Rock" Down in Fraggle Rock is released on VHS and DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* January 24 - "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss" The Cat's But Not Alone is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* February 14 - "Mirrormask" is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Company label.
* May 2 - "Dinosaurs" The Complete First and Second Seasons is released on DVD by Buena Vista Home Video.
* May 23 - "The StoryTeller" The Definitive Collection is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* June 9 - Muppets Double Feature including "Muppets from Space" and "The Muppets Take Manhattan" is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Muppet Studios label.
* August 22 - "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss" The Cat's Colorful World is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* September 5 - "Fraggle Rock" Complete Second Season is released on DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* October 24 - The World According to Sesame Street is release on DVD by Sony Wonder.
* December 3 - "The Muppet Show's 30th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 11th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets's 11th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly's 11th Anniversary Celebration" and "Muppets On Wheels's 12th Anniversary Celebration" is released on DVD by Buena Vista Home Video, under the Muppets Studio label and "Dog City's 16th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Land of Gorch's 32th Anniversary Celebration" is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 7th Anniversary Celebration" is released on DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 8th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Universal Studios Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 32th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* December 15 - "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas's 30th Anniversary Celebration" is released on DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* December 24 - "The Great Santa Claus Switch's 37th Anniversary Celebration" is released on DVD by Buena Vista Home Video, under the Muppets Studio label.
=== Books ===
* September 5 - Before You Leap
=== Stage Shows ===
* "Sesame Street Live!" presents Elmo Makes Music
=== On the Web ===
* From the Balcony episodes 15-34
=== Parades ===
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features 2 Sesame Street balloons (Super Grover and Big Bird), and a float.
== 2007 ==
=== Television & Movies ===
* August 13 - "Sesame Street" Season 38 airs on PBS Kids.
* November 9 - "The Muppet Show's 31th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets on Wheels's 13th Anniversary Celebration", "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 9th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets's 12th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 33th Anniversary Celebration", "The Animal Show's 14th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 8th Anniversary Celebration" and "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 12th Anniversary Celebration" airs on FOX.
* December 23 - "Elmo's Christmas Countdown" premieres on ABC.
=== International Television & Movies ===
* May 15 - "Shara'a Simsim" begins airing on Ma'an Network in Palestine.
* October 10 - The Japanese co-production of "Sesame Street" ends on TV Tokyo.
* October 29 - "Vila Sésamo" programming block launched on TV Cultura in Brazil.
* "Play with Me Sesame" Season 3 (final season) airs internationally except for the United States.
* November 3 - "Tar ag Spraoi Sesame" begins airing on TG4 in Northern Ireland.
=== Appearances ===
* January 7 - Kermit the Frog on the Climate Code.
* April - Kermit the Frog makes a brief appearance in a Ford commercial.
* August 21 - Kermit, Miss Piggy, Animal, Beaker and Chickens on America's Got Talent.
* September 2-3 - The Muppets and Bear on the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon.
* November 9 - Kermit the Frog makes a special appearance on Deal or No Deal.
=== Videos ===
* January 23 - "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss" The Cat's Family & Friends is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* May 1 - "Dinosaurs" The Complete Third and Fourth Seasons is released on DVD by Buena Vista Home Video.
* June 9 - Muppets Double Feature including "Muppets from Space" and "The Muppets Take Manhattan" with 2-DVD Set is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Muppet Studios label.
* August 7 - "The Muppet Show" Season Two is released on DVD by Buena Vista Home Video, under the Muppet Studios label.
* August 14 - "The Dark Crystal" 25th Anniversary Edition and "Labyrinth" Anniversary Edition were released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* September 14 - "Fraggle Rock" Complete Third Season is released on DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* December 3 - "The Muppet Show's 31th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets on Wheels's 13th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets's 12th Anniversary Celebration" and "Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island's 12th Anniversary Celebration" is released on DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Muppet Studios label and "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 8th Anniversary Celebration" is released on DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at Universal Studios Florida's 9th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Universal Studios Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 33th Anniversary Celebration" is released on VHS and DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "The Animal Show's 14th Anniversary Celebration" is released on DVD by HIT Entertainment under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
=== Books ===
* November 13 - Legends of the Dark Crystal #1: The Garthim Wars
=== Albums ===
* October 30 - "Fraggle Rockin': A Collection" 3-disc CD set released.
=== Action Figures ===
* April - Jareth the Goblin King Action Figure
* July - Jim Henson's City Critters
=== Stage Shows ===
* "Sesame Street Live!" presents When Elmo Grows Up
=== On the Web ===
* January 10 - October 24 - The Skrumps (1 music video / 19 blog videos) at the Yahoo Kids website.
=== Attractions ===
* Muppet Mobile Lab
** February 13-March 4: Disney's California Adventure (Anaheim, CA)
** August-February: Epcot (Bay Lake, FL)
* Muppets, Music & Magic: Jim Henson's Legacy
** March 30-April 3: The Brattle Theatre (Boston, MA)
** April 17-24: Wexner Center (Columbus, OH)
** June 21-July 1: The Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (San Francisco, CA)
** August 10-12: The Cinema Arts Centre (Huntington Long Island, NY)
** November 26-December 23: George Eastman House (Rochester, NY)
* Jim Henson's Fantastic World
** September 7-November 25: Arkansas Art Center (Little Rock, AR)
** December 15-March 9: Arizona Museum for Youth (Mesa, AZ)
=== Parades ===
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features 1 Sesame Street balloon (Abby Cadabby), 1 Sesame Street float and Kermit the Frog balloon.
== 2008 ==
=== Television & Movies ===
* January 19 - "Panwapa" premieres on PBS Kids Sprout.
* February 1 - "The Muppets Valentine Show's 35th Anniversary Celebration" airs on FOX.
* June 20 - "Frances" premieres on PBS Kids Sprout.
* August 3 - "Studio DC Hosted by Dylan and Cole Sprouse" premieres on Disney Channel.
* August 11 - "Sesame Street" Season 39 airs on PBS Kids.
* September 1 - "Sid the Science Kid" premieres (along with Martha Speaks) on PBS Kids.
* October 5 - "Studio DC Hosted by Selena Gomez" premieres on Disney Channel.
* November 2 - "Pajanimals" (10 shorts) premieres on PBS Kids Sprout.
* November 9 - "The Muppet Show's 32th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets's 13th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 9th Anniversary Celebration", "The Animal Show's 15th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 34th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets On Wheels's 14th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 19th Anniversary Celebration" premieres on FOX and "Fraggle Rock's 25th Anniversary Celebration" premieres on HBO.
* December 17 - "A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa premieres on NBC.
=== International Television & Movies ===
* February 18 - "Jalan Sesama" begins airing on Trans7 in Indonesia.
* April 5 - "Sesame Tree" begins airing on BBC Two Northern Ireland in Northern Ireland.
* September "Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures" debuts internationally (Asia, Australia, Denmark, Germany, India, Israel, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom).
=== Appearances ===
* May 21 - Kermit and Fozzie appear to promote the 3rd season of the Muppet Show's DVD releases on "The View".
* October 1 - Miss Piggy on "The View".
* October 28 - Pepe the King Prawn on "The Late Late Show".
* November 13 - The Muppets, under leadership of some Whatnots take over the Today Show.
* December 16 - Kermit the Frog on "Dr. Phil".
* December 17 - Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy on The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet / Miss Piggy on the Today Show / Pepe the King Prawn on the Bonnie Hunt Show.
=== Live Appearances ===
* November 13 - Kermit, Pepe, and Gonzo on the Whatnot Workshop.
===Videos===
* February 18 - "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss" Gift Sets, Volumes 1-3 is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Company label.
* March 4 - "Unstable Fables" 3 Pigs and a Baby is released on DVD by Genius Products, under the Jim Henson Company label.
* May 20 - "The Muppet Show" Season Three is released on DVD by Buena Vista Home Video, under the Muppet Studios label.
* June 9 - Muppets Double Feature including "Muppets from Space" and "The Muppets Take Manhattan" is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Muppet Studios label.
* July 1 - Muppets Triple Feature including "The Muppets Take Manhattan", "Muppets from Space" and "Kermit's Swamp Years" is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Muppet Studios label.
* September 2 - "The Jim Henson Company Discoveries: The Blue Elephant" is released on DVD by the Jim Henson Company.
* September 9 - "Gulliver's Travels" Special Edition is released on DVD by Rhi Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Company label and "Unstable Fables" Tortoise vs Hare is relesed on DVD by The Weinstein Company, under the Jim Henson Company label.
* November 4 - "Fraggle Rock" Complete Series Collection, "The Christmas Toy" and "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas" were distrubited and released by Liongate and HIT Entertainment under The Jim Henson Company label.
* December 3 - "The Muppet Show's 32th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets Valentine Show's 35th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets's 13th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets On Wheels's 14th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 19th Anniversary Celebration" is released on both DVD by Buena Vista Home Video, under the Muppets Studios label and "Fraggle Rock's 25th Anniversary Celebration" is released on DVD by HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Company label and "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 9th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 34th Anniversary Celebration" is released on DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Company label and "The Animal Show's 15th Anniversary Celebration" is released on DVD by Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment under The Jim Henson Company label 
* December 16 - "Unstable Fables" The Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Show  is released on DVD by Genius Products, under the Jim Henson Company.
=== Books ===
* September 2 - Jim Henson's Doodle Dreams
* October 28 - It's Hard Out Here for a Shrimp
* December - Farscape comic books (1-2)
* December 26 - Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street
=== Misc. Merchandise ===
* October 22 - The Muppet Whatnot Workshop opens at FAO.com
* November 13 - The Muppet Whatnot Workshop opens at FAO Schwarz in New York City.
=== Stage Shows ===
* Sesame Street Live! presents Elmo's Green Thumb
=== On the Web ===
* February 1 - Muppets.com relaunches on Disney Xtreme Digital.
* March 10 - Sam Plenty
* March 29 - The Skrumps: Red Hot Skrumpy Drummer game at the Yahoo Kids website.
=== Attractions ===
* Muppet Mobile Lab
** February 16: Hong Kong Disneyland (Penny's Bay, Lantau Island, HK)
* Jim Henson's Fantastic World
** March 29-June 22: Louisiana Art and Science Museum (Baton Rouge, LA)
** July 12-October 5: International Gallery, Smithsonian Institution (Washington, D.C.)
** October 25-January 18: Atlanta History Center (Atlanta, GA)
* Muppets, Music & Magic: Jim Henson's Legacy (Fall Tour)
** November 8-December 4: Gene Siskel Film Center (Chicago, IL)
** November 15-16: Atlanta History Center (Atlanta, GA)
=== Parades ===
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features 1 Sesame Street balloon (Abby Cadabby), 1 Sesame Street float and Kermit the Frog balloon.
== 2009 ==
=== Television & Movies ===
* April 1 - "Coming Home" premieres on PBS.
* September 7 - "Dinosaur Train" premieres on PBS Kids.
* September 9 - "Families Stand Together premieres on PBS.
* November 9 - "Fraggle Rock's 26th Anniversary Celebration" premieres on HBO, "The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years's 24th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets's 14th Anniversary Celebration", "The Animal Show's 16th Anniversary Celebration", "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 35th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets on Wheels's 15th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 20th Anniversary Celebration" premieres on FOX.
* November 10 - "Sesame Street" Season 40 airs on PBS Kids.
* December 9 - "The Great Santa Claus Switch's 40th Anniversary Celebration" airs on FOX.
=== International Television ===
* "3, 2, 1 Let's Go" airs internationally.
** June 22 - Latin America: Discovery Kids
** Summer - Bangladesh: BTV (as part of Sisimpur Season 5)
** September 8 - Canada: Treehouse
* October 22 - "Sesamgade" begins airing on TV2 in Denmark.
=== Appearances ===
* September 29 - Kermit and Miss Piggy in Los Angeles to help announce the Give a Day. Get a Disney Day. campaign.
* December 1 - Kermit and Fozzie at United States Postal Service press conference.
=== Videos ===
* March 31 - "Frances" Bedtime with Frances is released on DVD by Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label.
* July 1 - Family Favorites Movie Collection including "Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland" is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Pictures label, "Kermit's Swamp Years" is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment and "Muppets from Space" is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Pictures and the Muppet Studios label.
* August 4 - "Sid the Science Kid" Change Happens and "Sid the Science Kid" The Bug Club were released on DVD by NCircle Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Company label.
* September 29 - "The Dark Crystal" and "Labyrinth" were released on Blu-ray by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Jim Henson Home Entertainment label and "A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa" is released on DVD by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, under the Muppets Studio label.
* November 3 - "Fraggle Rock" The Complete Final Season is released on DVD by Lionsgate, under the Jim Henson Company label.
* December 3 - "Fraggle Rock's 26th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Animal Show's 16th Anniversary Celebration" is released on DVD by Lionsgate, under the Jim Henson Company label, "The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years's 24th Anniversary Celebration", "The Muppets's 14th Anniversary Celebration", "Muppets on Wheels's 15th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Muppets at Walt Disney World's 20th Anniversary Celebration" is released on both DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Muppets Studio label and "The Land of Gorch at Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary Celebration" and "The Land of Gorch at Disneyland California's 35th Anniversary Celebration" is released on DVD by Walt Disney Home Video, under the Jim Henson Company label.
* December 24 - ""The Great Santa Claus Switch's 40th Anniversary Celebration" is released on DVD by Walt Disney Home Video under the Muppets Studio label.
* December 29 - Muppets Double Feature including "Muppets from Space" and "The Muppets Take Manhattan" is released on DVD by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, under the Muppet Studios label.
=== Books ===
* January 27 - The Diva Code
* March 25 - The Muppet Show comic books (Meet the Muppets / The Treasure of Peg-Leg Wilson / Pigs in Space) were released.
* March - Farscape comic books (3-14)
* May 21 - Kermit Culture
* May 27-Sepember 9 - Muppet Robin Hood
* October - Sesame Street: A Celebration - 40 Years of Life on the Street
* Fall - Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street (second edition)
=== Stage Shows ===
* "Sesame Street Live!" presents 1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo and Friends
=== Attractions ===
* Jim Henson's Fantastic World
** February 7-May 3: Orange County Regional History Center (Orlando, FL)
** May 23-August 16: Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum (Seattle, WA)
** September 5-November 29: James A. Michener Art Museum (Doylestown, PA)
** December 19-March 14: Mississippi Museum of Art (Jackson, MS)
=== Parades ===
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features 1 Sesame Street balloon (Abby Cadabby), 1 Sesame Street float and Kermit the Frog balloon.
== See Also ==
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009