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The Best Episodes of Muppets Tonight Season 1

Every episode of Muppets Tonight Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Muppets Tonight Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Muppets Tonight Season 1

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...
  1. 7.5/10(41 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. 7.3/10(30 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. 7.3/10(24 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. 7.2/10(29 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.

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  5. 7.2/10(24 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. 7.1/10(32 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. 7.0/10(25 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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  9. 6.9/10(40 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. 6.9/10(25 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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  11. 6.8/10(27 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Sandra Bullock" is the best rated episode of "Muppets Tonight" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Gary Halvorson and written by Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher, it aired on 6/23/1996. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Billy Crystal".