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Series · 1996 · Comedy

Muppets Tonight

★7.5 1996 3 Seasons TV-MA

Muppets Tonight is a live-action/puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions and featuring The Muppets. Much like the "MuppeTelevision" segment of The Jim Henson Hour, Muppets Tonight was a continuation of The Muppet Show, set in a television studio, rather than a theater. It ran on ABC from 1996 to 1998 and reruns ran on Disney Channel from 1997 to 2002.

Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 34 episodes

Michelle Pfeiffer

Episode 01

Michelle Pfeiffer

Mar 8, 1996 · 30 min

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.

Garth Brooks

Episode 02

Garth Brooks

Mar 15, 1996 · 30 min

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

Billy Crystal

Episode 03

Billy Crystal

Mar 22, 1996 · 30 min

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.

John Goodman

Episode 04

John Goodman

Mar 29, 1996 · 30 min

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.

Cindy Crawford

Episode 05

Cindy Crawford

Apr 5, 1996 · 30 min

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.

Tony Bennett

Episode 06

Tony Bennett

Apr 12, 1996 · 30 min

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

Sandra Bullock

Episode 07

Sandra Bullock

Jun 23, 1996 · 30 min

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.

Jason Alexander

Episode 08

Jason Alexander

Jun 30, 1996 · 30 min

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

Whoopi Goldberg

Episode 09

Whoopi Goldberg

Jul 7, 1996 · 30 min

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.

Martin Short

Episode 10

Martin Short

Jul 14, 1996 · 30 min

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

About the series

Muppets Tonight poster
Audience score
★ 7.5 /10

based on 43 votes

Synopsis

Muppets Tonight is a live-action/puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions and featuring The Muppets. Much like the "MuppeTelevision" segment of The Jim Henson Hour, Muppets Tonight was a continuation of The Muppet Show, set in a television studio, rather than a theater. It ran on ABC from 1996 to 1998 and reruns ran on Disney Channel from 1997 to 2002.

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Cast

8 principal cast

Kevin Clash

Kevin Clash

Clifford / Mulch / Bad Polly / Craniac

Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

Kermit / Rizzo / Andy / Beaker / Pighead / Poodlepants

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / George the Janitor

Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen / Waldorf / Randy / Beauregard / Bill

Brian Henson

Brian Henson

Sal Minella / Seymour / Dr. Phil Van Neuter

Bill Barretta

Bill Barretta

Pepé / Bobo / Johnny Fiama / Clueless / Carl / Snookie / Howard

Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

Leslie Carrara-Rudolph

Floor Manager

Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Statler / Jowls / Mama Fiama

Where to watch Muppets Tonight

Muppets Tonight is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy has 3 seasons and 34 total episodes, rated 7.5/10 by 43 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Muppets Tonight have?

Muppets Tonight has 3 seasons with 34 episodes in total.

Is Muppets Tonight still on the air?

The current status of Muppets Tonight is: Canceled.

What network airs Muppets Tonight?

Muppets Tonight airs on ABC.

When did Muppets Tonight first air?

Muppets Tonight first aired on March 8, 1996.

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