Muppets Tonight (1996) is a comedy, family web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Muppets Tonight online in HD.
Muppets Tonight — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Kevin Clash, Steve Whitmire, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Brian Henson, Bill Barretta, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Jerry Nelson
Muppets Tonight — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1996-03-08 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 34 |
| Genre | Comedy, Family |
| Language | English |
| Network | ABC |
| Status | Canceled |
| Rating | 7.5/10 (43 votes) |
Muppets Tonight — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Michelle Pfeiffer (1996-03-08) — 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
- E2: Garth Brooks (1996-03-15) — Garth Brooks surprises everyone when he says he'll be doing something different for the show and won't sing any country music songs.
- E3: Billy Crystal (1996-03-22) — 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.
- E4: John Goodman (1996-03-29) — 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.
- E5: Cindy Crawford (1996-04-05) — 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.
- E6: Tony Bennett (1996-04-12) — Johnny seems thrilled when Tony Bennett guest stars, but he gets nervous about working with the famous singer and has difficulty performing.
- E7: Sandra Bullock (1996-06-23) — 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.
- E8: Jason Alexander (1996-06-30) — Old school friends, Gonzo and Jason Alexander, attempt to bring their musical onto the show. But their disagreements could end the project.
- E9: Whoopi Goldberg (1996-07-07) — 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.
- E10: Martin Short (1996-07-14) — A freak incident in the elevator leaves Martin Short in a tight squeeze and later some delicious spaghetti sauce leaves him feeling large.
Season 2
- E1: The Artist Formerly Known As Prince (1997-09-13) — The Artist Formerly Known As Prince comes to guest star and gives some song suggestions.
- E2: Rick Moranis (1997-09-14) — Rick Moranis prepares for his big musical number as the usual chaos goes on in the studio.
- E3: Heather Locklear (1997-09-21) — Heather Locklear assures the Muppets she is perfectly normal. But when she eats some experimental food from Bunsen and Beaker, things go crazy.
- E4: Pierce Brosnan (1997-10-12) — 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 a
- E5: Coolio, Don Rickles (1997-10-19) — 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 Ric
- E6: Paula Abdul (1997-11-02) — A crazed robot of President Lincoln runs amuck throughout the Muppet Studios while Clifford repeatedly tries to grab a kiss from Paula Abdul.
- E7: Dennis Quaid (1997-11-16) — 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
- E8: The Cameo Show (1997-12-07) — 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 bring
- E9: The Best of Muppets Tonight (1997-12-21) — 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-pla
- E10: The Gary Cahuenga Episode (1997-12-27) — 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 su
- E11: Andie MacDowell (1998-01-04) — 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 tak
- E12: Johnny Fiama Leaves Home (1998-02-08) — Following a spat with his mama, Johnny Fiama leaves home. Daryl Hannah, Page Hannah, and Johnny Mathis make cameo appearances.
Season 3
- E1: Episode 1: Ashton Kutcher (1999-01-01)
- E2: Episode 2: Magic (1999-01-08)
- E3: Episode 3 (1999-01-15)
- E4: Episode 4 (1999-01-22)
- E5: Episode 5 (1999-01-29)
- E6: Episode 6 (1999-02-05)
- E7: Episode 7 (1999-02-12)
- E8: Episode 8 (1999-02-19)
- E9: Episode 9 (1999-02-26)
- E10: Episode 10 (1999-03-05)
- E11: Episode 11 (1999-03-12)
- E12: Episode 12 (1999-03-19)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Muppets Tonight have? 3 season(s) with 34 episodes.
Where can I watch Muppets Tonight? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
