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 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.
Directed by Gary HalvorsonWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Michelle Pfeiffer
Episode 2
Garth Brooks surprises everyone when he says he'll be doing something different for the show and won't sing any country music songs.
Directed by Greg V. FeraWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Garth Brooks, Leonard Nimoy
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Gary HalvorsonWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Billy Crystal, Larry King
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Greg V. FeraWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars John Goodman
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Greg V. FeraWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Micky Dolenz, Cindy Crawford
Episode 6
Johnny seems thrilled when Tony Bennett guest stars, but he gets nervous about working with the famous singer and has difficulty performing.
Directed by Gary HalvorsonWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Tony Bennett
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Gary HalvorsonWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Sandra Bullock
Episode 8
Old school friends, Gonzo and Jason Alexander, attempt to bring their musical onto the show. But their disagreements could end the project.
Directed by Gary HalvorsonWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Dan McGrath, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Jason Alexander, Vendela Kirsebom
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Gary HalvorsonWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Dan McGrath, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Joseph Wapner, Whoopi Goldberg, William Shatner
Episode 10
A freak incident in the elevator leaves Martin Short in a tight squeeze and later some delicious spaghetti sauce leaves him feeling large.
Directed by Gary HalvorsonWritten by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. ThatcherGuest stars Martin Short
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
