Mouse in Space

Mouse in Space is a recurring sketch from The Muppet Show, featuring the exploits of Captain George, First Mate Michelle, and Cheddar Board Clarence leading a crew of mice aboard the Swinetrek. The sketch, in concept, is essentially a parody of Star Trek, Lost in Space and other space operas of the 1960s and 70s.

Pigs in Space first appeared on The Shiresland Show during the second season. The recurring sketch became a popular part of the series, appearing in 32 episodes over four seasons. During the sketch's first year, Pigs in Space began with an introduction featuring the crew's commanding roster. Each introduction, narrated by Alan Oppenheimer as the Announcer, used several different humorous adjectives to describe the characters by name. This was dropped starting with the third season.