History Heartwarming / TheMuppetShow

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** The reason why Luke, Artoo and Threepio have crashed the show; they got a distress signal from Chewbacca saying he was being held hostage by "weird turkeys." Kermit nods and realizes it must be from their show, giving them permission to search the studio. Sure enough, Chewbacca makes a great comeback by handling Gonzo's DarthVaderClone when he tries to attack the "Pigs in Space" crew.

* The Harry Belafonte episode

* Another heart warming Statler and Waldorf moment is in the Steve Martin episode, where the night's show is cancelled but Steve Martin sticks around as Kermit and friends audition new acts for the show. To their surprise, Statler and Waldorf decide to audition for the show and their act is a performance of dance and song number out of the 1930s. You could pass it for a time killing segment, but when you look closer, they are both in what looks like their old college outfits, and are basically feeling young together. It's a charming example of what is likely a close friendship that has lasted most of their lives.

* In the Creator/GeorgeBurns episode, after a conversation with [[TheDitz Gonzo]], Burns remarks that Gonzo [[Creator/GracieAllen reminds him of someone he used to talk to a lot]]. Gonzo is thrilled to be compared to... [[Creator/WalterMatthau]]. And Burns just deadpans "Yeah, that's [[Creator/GracieAllen her.]]" A beautifully understated tribute to his wife and partner.

* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgMvLuLSkwk Something's Missing]]," in which a Muppet with an incomplete face, an incomplete set, and even an incomplete song, sings about how he always gets the short end of the stick, only for that to change when he's around his love.

** Another heart warming Statler and Waldorf moment in the Steve Martin episode, where the show is cancelled but Steve Martin sticks around as Kermit and friends audition new acts for the show. To their surprise, Statler and Waldorf decide to audition for the show their act is a performance of dance and song number out of the 1930s. You could pass it for a time killing segment, but when you look closer they are both in what looks like their old college outfits, and are basically feeling young together. It's a charming example of what is likely a close friendship that has lasted most of their lives.

* Scooter as a whole can be considered HeartwarmingInHindsight due to having something bearing a character arc. He starts as a naive kid who bugs the others for a part in the show, not quite getting it's because they're all terrified of his uncle who runs the theatre. Early interactions make clear the Muppets fear Scooter will end up a hindering SpoiledBrat. As the show goes on, however, Scooter proves a genuinely reliable and enthusiastic gofer for Kermit, proving anyone, privileged or not, can still earn a role if given a chance. Kermit even introduces him with pride for "Six-Chord Orchestra" saying he always works hard and please give him a round of applause.

* A bit more on Jim Henson, but his memorial service was... [[MeaningfulFuneral unique]]. He had stated in his will that no one would wear black (as this was to be a celebration of life, not a commemoration of death). Everyone in attendance was handed a specially-crafted, rainbow-colored puppet butterfly they could wave along with the presentation. And during the funeral one of the songs sung was his favorite, "Lydia the Tattooed Lady". They also sang ''Rainbow Connection''...

* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgMvLuLSkwk Something's Missing]]," in which a muppet with an incomplete face, an incomplete set, and even an incomplete song, sings about how he always gets the short end of the stick, only for that to change when he's around his love.

* Gilda Radner's guest appearance, complete with her performing Emily Litella in the opening sketch. After Jim Henson's acrimonious time on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'', this was the perfect way to show there were no hard feelings.

*** Belafonte's lead-in to the song deserves a mention too:
--> "All of us, we're here for a very short time, and in that time it makes no difference in any of us, if we take time to understand one another. So the question is: do you know who I am? Do I know who you are? Do we care about each other? Because if we do...then together, we can [[TitleDrop turn the world around.]]"

* A bit more on Jim Henson, but his memorial service was... [[MeaningfulFuneral unique]]. He had stated in his will that no one would wear black (as this was to be a celebration of life, not a commemoration of death). Everyone who appeared at the funeral was handed a specially-crafted, rainbow-colored puppet butterfly they could wave along with the presentation. And during the funeral one of the songs sung was his favorite, "Lydia the Tattooed Lady". They also sang ''Rainbow Connection''...

* A bit more on Jim Henson, but his funeral was... [[MeaningfulFuneral unique]]. He had stated in his will that no one would wear black (as this was to be a celebration of life, not a commemoration of death). Everyone who appeared at the funeral was handed a specially-crafted, rainbow-colored puppet butterfly they could wave along with the presentation. And during the funeral one of the songs sung was his favorite, "Lydia the Tattooed Lady". They also sang ''Rainbow Connection''...

* Star Wars crossover
** The reason why Luke, [=R2-D2=] and Threepio have crashed the show; they got a distress signal from Chewbacca saying he was being held hostage by a weird chicken. Kermit nods and realizes it must be from their show, giving them permission to search the studio. Sure enough, Chewbacca makes a great comeback by handling Gonzo's DarthVaderClone when he tries to attack the Pigs in Space.

* Music/HarryBelafonte and the Muppets singing "Turn the World Around". I dare anyone to watch that and not come away singing and smiling.
** The creators were apparently well aware that what they were doing was special. At the end, even Statler and Waldorf join in the singing. This was something even they couldn't snark at.
** Belafonte's lead-in to the song deserves a mention too:

** Henson stated that "Turn the World Around" was his favorite segment from the show. Fittingly, Belafonte performed it at Henson's memorial service.

* The Lola Falana episode mixes this with one hell of a gut punch TearJerker. Gonzo celebrates seemingly getting a Bollywood contract and acts rather narcissistic, supposedly setting up for a standard "leaving fake-out" plot where Gonzo burns all his bridges before having to crawl back. Midway through his swan song performance however, Gonzo admits he doesn't want to leave everyone and breaks down sobbing, with a sympathetic Kermit quickly calling off the act to [[IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy encourage him to go for his dream]] before gently leading him off the stage.
** When Gonzo finally returns and pulls off another disastrous act involving tap dancing on giant vat of oat meal, the others quickly step in to fish him out (with spoons and milk and brown sugar at the ready) while Kermit, despite his frustrations at the mess that has occurred, makes sure to tell Gonzo he's happy he's back.
* Scooter as a whole can be considered HeartwarmingInHindsight due to having something bearing a character arc. He starts of a naive kid who bugs the others for a part in the show, not quite getting it's because they're all terrified of his uncle who runs the theatre. Early interactions make clear the Muppets fear Scooter will end up a hindering SpoiledBrat. As the show goes on however, Scooter proves a genuinely reliable and enthusiastic gofer for Kermit, proving anyone, privileged or not, can still earn a role if given a chance.
** Scooter is also among few that actually has positive things to say about Fozzie's acts and even joins him on stage at times without the same exasperation the other co-stars show. The "Simon Smith and his Amazing Dancing Bear" number being a cute example; Fozzie becomes wary of his role at first and tries to escape, but quickly starts to enjoy their double act.

** The fact that the "one nice thing" on the Alice Cooper episode was Robin's straightforward rendition of "Over the Rainbow".

* Harry Belafonte and the Muppets singing "Turn the World Around". I dare anyone to watch that and not come away singing and smiling.

* Considering how bitter Statler and Waldorf are usually, just about any words of praise from them can qualify as this. The Danny Kaye episode is one example; another is the aforementioned BernadettePeters episode.

* In the Kenny Rogers episode, Kermit is injured during an act and his friends immediately stop the show to see if he's okay with Fozzie asking for a doctor in the audience. It was a very sweet way of showing that for all that they drive each other crazy, at the end of the day the Muppets are TrueCompanions.

* From the Creator/GeneKelly episode: The final sketch, where Rowlf keeps trying to get Gene to sing "Film/SinginInTheRain" by playing the opening vamp. Gene is reluctant to sing it because he doesn't think he will ever be able to do it as well as in the movie, so each time he uses the vamp to transition into one of his other famous songs. Finally, Rowlf gives up, and then Gene tells him to play it again because he knows another song the vamp goes with -- which is, of course, "Singin' in the Rain." As Gene leaves backstage, he strolls onto an exact recreation of the rainy street from the film. This sketch is a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming in part because this was the final sketch of the final episode to be taped (though not the last one broadcast). It just seems a very moving end to the series' long run. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US5Ud_kwwBw Watch it here.]]

* In fact, Robin is the ''king'' of this trope. He just has to open his mouth, and eight times out of ten it'll be a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming -- especially if he's singing. Is it any wonder they chose him to play Tiny Tim in ''Film/TheMuppetChristmasCarol''?

* The Lola Falana episode mixes this with one hell of a gut punch TearJerker. Gonzo celebrates seemingly getting a Bollywood contract and acts rather narcissistic, supposedly setting up for a standard "leaving fake-out" plot where Gonzo burns all his bridges before having to crawl back. Midway through his swan song performance however, Gonzo admits he doesn't want to leave everyone and breaks down sobbing, with a sympathetic Kermit quickly calling off the act to console him and lead him off the stage.