The BEST episodes of Muppets Tonight season 1

Every episode of Muppets Tonight season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Muppets Tonight season 1!

Muppets Tonight is an American live-action/puppet family-oriented television series created by Jim Henson Productions and featuring The Muppets. Much like the "MuppeTelevision" segment of The Jim Henson Hour, the show was a continuation of The Muppet Show, set in a television studio rather than a theatre.

Last Updated: 8/18/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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Cindy Crawford
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7.85
33 votes

#1 - Cindy Crawford

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/5/1996

Bobo falls in love with Cindy Crawford. As Bobo tries to express his feelings to her, Cupid is left in charge of security and one of his arrows accidentally makes Sal love Johnny.

Directors: Greg V. Fera
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Martin Short
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7.67
3 votes

#2 - Martin Short

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/14/1996

A freak incident in the elevator leaves Martin Short in a tight squeeze and later some delicious spaghetti sauce leaves him feeling large.

Directors: Gary Halvorson
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Whoopi Goldberg
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7.50
4 votes

#3 - Whoopi Goldberg

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/7/1996

Miss Piggy is due to be in the show's closing number, but she is late for various reasons, which causes some panic for Clifford and the others.

Directors: Gary Halvorson
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Tony Bennett
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7.00
3 votes

#4 - Tony Bennett

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/12/1996

Johnny seems thrilled when Tony Bennett guest stars, but he gets nervous about working with the famous singer and has difficulty performing.

Directors: Gary Halvorson
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Sandra Bullock
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7.00
61 votes

#5 - Sandra Bullock

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/23/1996

The Muppets have even more pressure to make the show a success when a crazed individual known as the Mad Bomber threatens to blow up the studio if the ratings drop below fifty.

Directors: Gary Halvorson
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Garth Brooks
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6.91
34 votes

#6 - Garth Brooks

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/15/1996

Garth Brooks surprises everyone when he says he'll be doing something different for the show and won't sing any country music songs.

Directors: Greg V. Fera
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Jason Alexander
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6.50
4 votes

#7 - Jason Alexander

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/30/1996

Old school friends, Gonzo and Jason Alexander, attempt to bring their musical onto the show. But their disagreements could end the project.

Directors: Gary Halvorson
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Billy Crystal
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6.15
34 votes

#8 - Billy Crystal

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/22/1996

As the show goes on with Billy Crystal, new securtity guard Bobo the Bear keeps other guests from entering the station, including a jazz band for the show's last number.

Directors: Gary Halvorson
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Michelle Pfeiffer
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6.12
42 votes

#9 - Michelle Pfeiffer

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/1996

The Muppets have a new show at the KMUP network and a new host, Clifford (no one else wanted the job). In need of a big star for the first episode, Clifford accidentally agrees to both Michelle Pfeiffer and Miss Piggy guest staring without them knowing.

Directors: Gary Halvorson
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John Goodman
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5.67
6 votes

#10 - John Goodman

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/29/1996

John Goodman saves the lives of Miss Piggy's annoying nephews (Andy and Randy), but soon regrets it when they become his slaves and won't leave him alone.

Directors: Greg V. Fera
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