TV series
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. As of 2013, it is the last television series to star The Muppets characters.
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Muppets Tonight premiered March 8, 1996. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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. As of 2013, it is the last television series to star The Muppets characters.
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Episode 1
The Artist Formerly Known As Prince comes to guest star and gives some song suggestions.
Directed by Brian HensonWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Prince
Episode 2
Rick Moranis prepares for his big musical number as the usual chaos goes on in the studio.
Directed by Brian HensonWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Rick Moranis
Episode 3
Heather Locklear assures the Muppets she is perfectly normal. But when she eats some experimental food from Bunsen and Beaker, things go crazy.
Directed by Gary HalvorsonWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Heather Locklear
Episode 4
Pierce Brosnan is depressed over the fact that he isn't as debonair as his James Bond character, but he finally gets a chance to prove himself when the Crustacean Liberation Army attempts to take the Muppet Studios hostage and only he can save them.
Directed by Gary HalvorsonWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Dan McGrath, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Pierce Brosnan
Episode 5
The KMUP studios have been bought by a new owner, Ernst Stavros Grouper. He believes that the Muppets are just not hip enough, and he wants to make some changes. Coolio and Don Rickles guest star; Ed McMahon, Bernard Shaw, and Fred Willard make cameo appearances.
Directed by Gary HalvorsonWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Coolio, Ed McMahon, Don Rickles, Bernard Shaw, Fred Willard
Episode 6
A crazed robot of President Lincoln runs amuck throughout the Muppet Studios while Clifford repeatedly tries to grab a kiss from Paula Abdul.
Directed by Gary HalvorsonWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Paula Abdul
Episode 7
Clifford notices that everyone thinks Dennis Quaid does a better job running the studios, and he begins to feel left out and rejected. Meanwhile, Gilbert Gottfried wins a date with Kermit, and Kermit tries to survive it.
Directed by Tom TrbovichWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Gilbert Gottfried, Dennis Quaid
Episode 8
After Bobo the Bear accidentally kills Arsenio Hall, the original guest star, the Muppets must search frantically for a new one while Dr. Phil van Neuter and Mulch succeed in bringing Arsenio back to life, but the result has been postponed until close to the end of the episode. Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks, Little Richard, Christopher Darden, and Kathy Ireland make cameos.
Directed by Greg V. FeraWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Christopher Darden, Kevin Eubanks, Arsenio Hall, Kathy Ireland, Jay Leno, Little Richard
Episode 9
Gonzo and Rizzo host a collage of video clips of the best moments from past episodes. This was because the pre-recorded episode tape had been eaten by Carl, along with the tape-playing machine during a cheese-eating contest. As Gonzo and Rizzo walk off the stage, they notice that Statler and Waldorf have just finished broadcasting their own show titled The Worst of Muppets Tonight. Of course, they showed the exact same clips that Gonzo and Rizzo showed.
Directed by Tom TrbovichWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Martin Short, Tony Bennett, John Goodman, Garth Brooks, Jason Alexander, Michelle Pfeiffer, Coolio, Andie MacDowell
Episode 10
Gary Cahuenga, a dummy without a ventriloquist, is found after forty years stuck in an old trunk. The Muppets, with the help of Penn and Teller, must help Gary adjust to his new surroundings, as well as to make new friends at KMUP. Lori Fetrick, Raye Hollitt, Evander Holyfield, and Kathy Najimy make cameo appearances.
Directed by Tom TrbovichWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Teller, Penn Jillette, Lori Fetrick, Raye Hollitt, Evander Holyfield, Kathy Najimy
Episode 11
With Beaker off on a Star Trek cruise (where he encounters George Takei), Dr. Bunsen Honeydew realizes his life is very empty. Bunsen and guest star, Andie MacDowell, decide to take a walk on the wild side. Bob Keeshan and Ben Stein make cameo appearances with special performance by Liz Gandara, Lisa Thompson, and Jennifer Keyes as the Fly Girls.
Directed by Greg V. FeraWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Andie MacDowell, George Takei, Bob Keeshan, Ben Stein
Episode 12
Following a spat with his mama, Johnny Fiama leaves home. Daryl Hannah, Page Hannah, and Johnny Mathis make cameo appearances.
Directed by Tom TrbovichWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Daryl Hannah, Johnny Mathis, Page Hannah
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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Kevin ClashClifford / Mulch / Bad Polly / Craniac
Steve WhitmireKermit / Rizzo / Andy / Beaker / Pighead / Poodlepants
Frank OzMiss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / George the Janitor
Dave GoelzGonzo / Dr. Bunsen / Waldorf / Randy / Beauregard / Bill
Brian HensonSal Minella / Seymour / Dr. Phil Van Neuter
Bill BarrettaPepé / Bobo / Johnny Fiama / Clueless / Carl / Snookie / Howard
Leslie Carrara-RudolphFloor Manager
Jerry NelsonStatler / Jowls / Mama Fiama
ABCUnited States
Jim Henson ProductionsUnited States
The Jim Henson CompanyUnited States
