The most tear-jerking Muppet moment...

Ever since I got The Muppet Movie on DVD earlier this year and started watching it regularly again, I've found there's something about hearing Jim as Kermit singing "The Rainbow Connection" in that "opening" log scene that chokes me up. I'm not sure why but I think it might be that it's one of the moments that, for me, is an iconic "Jim and Kermit" moment and brings back the reality of just how special those crowning moments were now that he's been gone for this long.

Agreed. And you don't sound jerky at all. I promise. I sometimes come off a little bit child like so it's alright. I totally understand what you mean though. Muppets Christmas Carol comes to mind.

Not really a moment in the movies or shows but I gave my mom TMS: Season 1 for a present. After we saw the movie a few weeks ago, we geeked out and she told me she used to watch it with my grandpa back in the day. He's been dead a while now and it sucks not having him around for the holidays, but I think the show will bring back some good memories for her. I wanted to cry when I saw her face light up, as corny as it sounds.

Saying Goodbye. If I watch MTN On my IPad I always have to skip that part because it gives me tears. It reminds my of 4 years ago when I left the Special ED classes. Went to my new school then had to say goodbye to my best friend at the time.

Ssssooo many nostalgic parts from TMM, TMTM, and others: but a newly-discovered one was the song 'It Makes You Cry' sung by Boober in the episode 'River of Life'. I have never cried at Fraggle Rock before: but the way he sung that song, and then the end when all the sick and dying Fraggles chime in is just a beautifully sad moment.

Oh absolutely, that is one of Fraggle Rock's best numbers.

When Kermit sings "Pictures in my Head" in The Muppets.

This may seem odd but I cried during the most recent muppet movies rainbow connection. It was the last day to see it in theaters here, it was a small theater and there were maybe 23 people in it. Their weren't really any little kids there so it was all quiet for the most part, then the rainbow connection song started. A guy in his forties was sitting behind me and started singing along quietly, then another person nearby joined in singing a bit louder, then me and my friend joined in and soon the whole group of 20 something people ranging from 8-60 years old were just smiling and laughing together singing the parts we knew and humming those we didn't. We were all strangers and said nothing to each other afterwards but for a moment we were united by something we all loved. I cried afterwards because it was just so sad and beautiful how this is practically the end of it and that was all of our farewells to the muppets.

It's not odd at all. Lots of people cried and people in the theatre I was at applauded at the end of the song and again at the end of the film. Very few films (about three) I've been to have had people applaud at the end...

I always feel a bit sad and uncomfortable when I watch the bit where Kermit and the the gang sing Just One Person with I think Bernadette Peters since at least for me, the song later became synonymous with Jim Henson's memorial services.

The finale of The Muppet where all the muppets singing Rainbow Connection and join hand's... :')

On the Jim henson hour when Piggy was explaining how it was to be a pig in hollywood. I felt bad for her.

i'm choosing a typical one. the first muppet movie rainbow connection *tear*

I joined this forum just after reading this entire thread, and had to reply. Most tear-inducing Muppet moments I can break down into two simple catergories. For me, they may be stereotypical, but they still cause me to tear up...yep I am a softie.

Sad
"Saying goodbye" - MTM
When Kermit has amnesia, and the rest of the gang are trying to remind them of who they are - MTM
"One Person" - TMCJH
When the Muppets read the kids letters in TMCJH

Happy
"Life is a Movie" - TMM
Jim's appearance w/ Sprocket at the end of AVMMC- you can tell he really enjoys what he does.
Jim explaining how the show works in "Of Muppets and Men" - I cry off and on through the whole thing. You can tell that he was really happy.
When Gobo sees Doc at the end of "Change of address"
Rainbow Connection in the Muppets (2011)

I found the pictures in my head scene quite sad, even though I didn't really have any nostalgia for the muppet show when I saw it.

Love the song.

SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!

When they walk outside of the theatre in The Muppets (2011) and find a HUGE fan mob waiting for them! I BAWLED!!!!! :')

Saying Goodbye from TMTM and the Cratchit family mourning Tiny Tim in TMCC. And the Pictures In My Head scene had me choked up.

That whole special makes me cry like a baby. Especially when they all the Muppets get together and sing "Just One Person." And I dont know if someone's said this already, but "The Wishing Song" sung by Gonzo on The Muppet Show is another tear-jerker for me...

Just watched Big Bird in Japan again, that ending always makes me cry.

Couldn't we ride makes me cry. It's so beautiful!