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The Best Episodes of Muppets Tonight

Every episode of Muppets Tonight ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Muppets Tonight!

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    Muppets Tonight Season 2 Episode 1 - The Artist Formerly Known As Prince
    8.6/10(46 votes)

    #1 - The Artist Formerly Known As Prince

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Brian Henson
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  2. Muppets Tonight Season 2 Episode 4 - Pierce Brosnan
    8.3/10(50 votes)

    #2 - Pierce Brosnan

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Dan McGrath, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  3. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 7 - Sandra Bullock
    7.6/10(43 votes)

    #3 - Sandra Bullock

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  4. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 4 - John Goodman
    7.4/10(33 votes)

    #4 - John Goodman

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Greg V. Fera
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  5. Muppets Tonight Season 2 Episode 8 - The Cameo Show
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    #5 - The Cameo Show

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Greg V. Fera
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  6. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 8 - Jason Alexander
    7.3/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Jason Alexander

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Dan McGrath, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  7. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 9 - Whoopi Goldberg
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    #7 - Whoopi Goldberg

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Dan McGrath, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  8. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 3 - Billy Crystal
    7.2/10(34 votes)

    #8 - Billy Crystal

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  9. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 6 - Tony Bennett
    7.2/10(28 votes)

    #9 - Tony Bennett

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  10. Muppets Tonight Season 2 Episode 2 - Rick Moranis
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #10 - Rick Moranis

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Brian Henson
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  11. Muppets Tonight Season 2 Episode 3 - Heather Locklear
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #11 - Heather Locklear

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  12. Muppets Tonight Season 2 Episode 5 - Coolio, Don Rickles
    7.2/10(29 votes)

    #12 - Coolio, Don Rickles

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  13. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 2 - Garth Brooks
    7.1/10(38 votes)

    #13 - Garth Brooks

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Greg V. Fera
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  14. Muppets Tonight Season 2 Episode 6 - Paula Abdul
    7.1/10(25 votes)

    #14 - Paula Abdul

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  15. Muppets Tonight Season 2 Episode 7 - Dennis Quaid
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    #15 - Dennis Quaid

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Tom Trbovich
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  16. Muppets Tonight Season 2 Episode 9 - The Best of Muppets Tonight
    7.1/10(30 votes)

    #16 - The Best of Muppets Tonight

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Tom Trbovich
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  17. Muppets Tonight Season 2 Episode 10 - The Gary Cahuenga Episode
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    #17 - The Gary Cahuenga Episode

    S2:E10

    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.

    Director:Tom Trbovich
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  18. Muppets Tonight Season 2 Episode 11 - Andie MacDowell
    7.1/10(25 votes)

    #18 - Andie MacDowell

    S2:E11

    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.

    Director:Greg V. Fera
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  19. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 5 - Cindy Crawford
    7.0/10(28 votes)

    #19 - Cindy Crawford

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Greg V. Fera
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  20. Muppets Tonight Season 2 Episode 12 - Johnny Fiama Leaves Home
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    #20 - Johnny Fiama Leaves Home

    S2:E12

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

    Director:Tom Trbovich
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  21. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 1 - Michelle Pfeiffer
    6.9/10(44 votes)

    #21 - Michelle Pfeiffer

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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  22. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 10 - Martin Short
    6.6/10(32 votes)

    #22 - Martin Short

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Gary Halvorson
    Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Artist Formerly Known As Prince" is the best rated episode of "Muppets Tonight". It scored 8.6/10 based on 46 votes. Directed by Brian Henson and written by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher, it aired on 9/13/1997. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pierce Brosnan".