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Muppets Tonight is a comedy and family TV series that premiered on ABC on March 8, 1996. It has 3 seasons and 34 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 12, aired on March 19, 1999.

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.

  • Comedy
  • Family

Last updated

Episodes

34 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 1

1996 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 30 years ago

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    10. Martin Short

    Finale

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

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    9. Whoopi Goldberg

    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.

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    8. Jason Alexander

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

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    7. Sandra Bullock

    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.

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    6. Tony Bennett

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

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    5. Cindy Crawford

    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.

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    4. John Goodman

    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.

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    3. Billy Crystal

    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.

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    2. Garth Brooks

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

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    1. Michelle Pfeiffer

    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.

Season 2

1997 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 28 years ago

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    12. Johnny Fiama Leaves Home

    Finale

    Following a spat with his mama, Johnny Fiama leaves home. Daryl Hannah, Page Hannah, and Johnny Mathis make cameo appearances.

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    11. Andie MacDowell

    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.

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    10. The Gary Cahuenga Episode

    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.

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    9. The Best of Muppets Tonight

    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.

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    8. The Cameo Show

    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.

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    7. Dennis Quaid

    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.

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    6. Paula Abdul

    A crazed robot of President Lincoln runs amuck throughout the Muppet Studios while Clifford repeatedly tries to grab a kiss from Paula Abdul.

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    5. Coolio, Don Rickles

    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.

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    4. Pierce Brosnan

    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.

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    3. Heather Locklear

    Heather Locklear assures the Muppets she is perfectly normal. But when she eats some experimental food from Bunsen and Beaker, things go crazy.

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    2. Rick Moranis

    Rick Moranis prepares for his big musical number as the usual chaos goes on in the studio.

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    1. The Artist Formerly Known As Prince

    The Artist Formerly Known As Prince comes to guest star and gives some song suggestions.

Season 3

1999 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 27 years ago

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    12. Episode 12

  2. E11

    11. Episode 11

  3. E10

    10. Episode 10

  4. E9

    9. Episode 9

  5. E8

    8. Episode 8

  6. E7

    7. Episode 7

  7. E6

    6. Episode 6

  8. E5

    5. Episode 5

  9. E4

    4. Episode 4

  10. E3

    3. Episode 3

  11. E2

    2. Episode 2: Magic

  12. E1

    1. Episode 1: Ashton Kutcher

Cast & crew

  • Joseph Wapner

    Self

  • Martin Short

    Martin Short

    Self

  • Micky Dolenz

    Micky Dolenz

    Self

  • Tony Bennett

    Tony Bennett

    Self

  • John Goodman

    John Goodman

    Self

  • Garth Brooks

    Garth Brooks

    Self

  • Jason Alexander

    Jason Alexander

    Self

  • Michelle Pfeiffer

    Michelle Pfeiffer

    Self

  • Heather Locklear

    Heather Locklear

    Self

  • Coolio

    Coolio

    Self

  • Daryl Hannah

    Daryl Hannah

    Self

  • Andie MacDowell

    Andie MacDowell

    Self

  • Prince

    Prince

    Self

  • Sandra Bullock

    Sandra Bullock

    Self

  • Pierce Brosnan

    Pierce Brosnan

    Self

  • Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert Gottfried

    Self

Muppets Tonight FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Muppets Tonight?

Muppets Tonight has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 19, 1999.

When did the latest episode of Muppets Tonight come out?

The most recent episode of Muppets Tonight, Season 3 Episode 12, aired on March 19, 1999.

How many seasons of Muppets Tonight are there?

Muppets Tonight has 3 seasons with 34 episodes in total.

When did Muppets Tonight first air?

Muppets Tonight first aired on ABC on March 8, 1996.

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