Jim Henson was at his creative peak when he introduced Fraggle Rock in the 1980s: first debuting on HBO, the series was about a species of fun-loving creatures who lived past the hole in the wall in somebody’s house. They shared their cave dwelling with even smaller beings like the work-obsessed Doozers (whose structures the Fraggles would frequently wreck and eat) and the gigantic Gorgs, whose world was at the other end of the tunnel.
When Disney took ownership of the Muppets in the 2000s, the deal was JUST for Kermit and the Muppet Show gang — everything else Henson created remained property of the Henson Company. It’s only recently that the studio has been able to take full advantage of that, with the rise of streaming creating a market for revivals of things like Fraggle Rock and Dark Crystal (Netflix had that one, and annoyingly capped it at one season, as they tend to do).
Fraggle Rock has found a more welcome home with Apple TV. The revival, subtitled Back To The Rock, is still in production and the first season is even getting a Blu-Ray set. The set was announced today by Sony Pictures, and will contain all 14 episodes of Season One along with three commentaries, a blooper reel and four sing-alongs. A DVD of the same season is also in the works, but there will be no bonuses in it.
Episode 1
Pilot
To prove he’s brave enough to accompany Uncle Matt to Outer Space, Gobo leads the gang on a daring adventure to the Crevice of Solitude. An unexpected discovery brings new life to all Fraggles, Doozers, Gorgs, and even a Silly Creature named Doc and her dog, Sprocket.
Episode 2
Red and the Big Jump
Inspired by all the new water in Fraggle Rock, Red leads everyone in a wild diving game. But when she pressures Wembley to jump off a tall Doozer tower and he literally freezes in fear, she’s forced to see things in a new way… especially after a run-in with Junior Gorg.
Episode 3
The Merggle Moon Migration
After a bizarre dream, Mokey decides to follow her “inner map” to find the Merggle Queen (Patti LaBelle) perform a once-in-a-generation event, only to land in the spooky and dangerous Echo Chamber. Meanwhile, Doc follows another cool, rare event in her own way.
Episode 4
The Glow
Boober feels painfully different after discovering that his baloobius glows, but a visit from the majestic Archivist (Cynthia Erivo) helps him embrace his uniqueness. Meanwhile all of the Rock celebrates the arrival of Uncle Matt’s latest one-of-a-kind artifact.
Episode 5
Four Wembleys and a Birthday
Wembley tries to make everyone happy on his birthday by doing all of the activities they suggest at the same time. When this leads to him literally splitting into multiple Wembleys, he must consult with the all-knowing Trash Heap.
Episode 6
The Legend of Icy Joe
During the First Frost, Gobo and Wembley retrace the trek of a heroic adventurer and learn she may not be quite who they expected. Meanwhile Doc and Sprocket battle the cold and find a new hero of their own.
Episode 7
Flight of the Flutterflies
Jamdolin (Daveed Diggs) and the Troubadours come to the Rock to celebrate the holiday, New Day’s Day, but Boober wrestles with his anxiety when he unexpectedly finds himself at the center of the action. Meanwhile the Doozers celebrate their own way and Doc gets way out of her comfort zone.
Episode 8
Craggle Lagoon
The Fraggles head to Craggle Lagoon for their first-ever vacation, but discover the lagoon’s water mysteriously gone. Inspector Red springs into action, excited to find a culprit, but a new friend, Lyle, (Ed Helms) helps her see it’s more important to help the Craggles, especially when the case takes an unexpected turn.
Episode 9
The Giggle Gaggle Games
Determined to make the displaced Craggles feel at home in Fraggle Rock, Mokey insists on playing wild games with their new guests. But when things take an unexpected turn, Mokey learns the only true way to help. Meanwhile the Gorgs have a new, selfish plan for their water.
Episode 10
Wembley the Spokesfraggle
Fast-talking Doozer Jack Hammer (Kenan Thompson) chooses Wembley as the spokesfraggle for the new (yucky) Doozer sticks made with the sticky goo Cotterpin discovered. Wembley loves all the new attention but has to decide between being popular and doing what’s right.
Episode 11
Deep Dive
After Red finds the pond is too full of Doozer stick goo to dive, she tries another extreme activity and hurts her baloobius. Mokey tries to help her find a new outlet for her energy.
Episode 12
Into the Trash
When Marjory falls ill, Boober is called to a special task: venture into the deep mountain of trash in order to heal her. Meanwhile Doc deals with a setback in her project and gets some unexpected help, and Uncle Matt stumbles upon a musical performance by the Foo Fighters.
Episode 13
All of Us
To bring water back to Fraggle Rock and set things right, Gobo convinces the gang to work with an unlikely ally, kicking off an adventure affecting every creature, big and small. Meanwhile Doc celebrates one big discovery, and nearly makes another.
Episode 14
Night of the Lights
It’s the most Fraggily holiday of the year, and the Rock is filled with songs and cheer. When Jamdolin (Daveed Diggs) encourages Wembley to make a special wish, the World’s Oldest Fraggle leads the gang on an adventure to find the brightest light and, maybe, the true meaning of the holiday.
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