IT'S AN "UP LATE" CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA! FOZZIE AND BECKY HIT A ROUGH PATCH, AND MISS PIGGY AND KERMIT HAVE A MOMENT, ON ABC'S "THE MUPPETS"

MINDY KALING AND ECHOSMITH GUEST STAR

"Single All the Way" - The gang is preparing for the annual "Up Late" live Christmas special with, special guest Mindy Kaling. Animal is in charge of tinsel, Sweetums hangs the lights, Sam Eagle strategically places the mistletoe - everything is in order. Or so it seems. Meanwhile, Miss Piggy offers relationship advice to Fozzie, which forces her to reevaluate her relationship with Kermit. Yolanda rigs the Secret Santa gift exchange, and Echosmith performs at the crew's Christmas party on "The Muppets," TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"The Muppets" stars Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, the Great Gonzo, Pepe the King Prawn, Rizzo, Scooter, Rowlf and the Electric Mayhem.

Guest starring are Mindy Kaling as herself and Echosmith as themselves.

"Single All the Way" story was written by Gregg Mettler and Nell Scovell and the teleplay was written by Bob Kushell and Dave Caplan. The episode was directed by Matt Sohn.

"The Muppets" is co-created and executive-produced by Bill Prady ("The Big Bang Theory") and Bob Kushell ("3rd Rock From the Sun"). Kristin Newman ("Galavant"), Randall Einhorn ("The Office"), Bill Barretta ("Muppets Most Wanted"), Debbie McClellan (The Muppets Studio) and Kyle Laughlin (The Muppets Studio) are also executive producers. "The Muppets" is produced by ABC Studios and the Muppets Studio.

"The Muppets" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.