7.1/1036 votes#1 - Michelle Pfeiffer
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/1996
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher
7.2/1029 votes#2 - Garth Brooks
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/15/1996
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher
7.4/1027 votes#3 - Billy Crystal
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/22/1996
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher
7.4/1026 votes#4 - John Goodman
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/29/1996
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher
7.1/1022 votes#5 - Cindy Crawford
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/5/1996
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher
7.2/1021 votes#6 - Tony Bennett
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/12/1996
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher
7.6/1038 votes#7 - Sandra Bullock
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/23/1996
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher
7.5/1022 votes#8 - Jason Alexander
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/30/1996
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher, Dan McGrath
7.3/1022 votes#9 - Whoopi Goldberg
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/7/1996
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher, Dan McGrath
6.8/1026 votes#10 - Martin Short
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/14/1996
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher
The Best Episodes of Muppets Tonight Season 1
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Michelle Pfeiffer" is the best rated episode of "Muppets Tonight" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Gary Halvorson and written by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher, it aired on 3/8/1996. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Garth Brooks".