The Best Episodes of Muppets Tonight Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.9/10(44 votes)

   #1 - Michelle Pfeiffer

   S1:E13/8/1996

   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

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

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   Director:Gary Halvorson

   Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher
2. 

   7.1/10(38 votes)

   #2 - Garth Brooks

   S1:E23/15/1996

   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

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

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   Director:Greg V. Fera

   Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher
3. 

   7.2/10(34 votes)

   #3 - Billy Crystal

   S1:E33/22/1996

   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

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

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   Director:Gary Halvorson

   Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher
4. 

   7.4/10(33 votes)

   #4 - John Goodman

   S1:E43/29/1996

   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

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

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   Director:Greg V. Fera

   Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher
5. 

   7.0/10(28 votes)

   #5 - Cindy Crawford

   S1:E54/5/1996

   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

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

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   Director:Greg V. Fera

   Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher
6. 

   7.2/10(28 votes)

   #6 - Tony Bennett

   S1:E64/12/1996

   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

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

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   Director:Gary Halvorson

   Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher
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7. 

   7.6/10(43 votes)

   #7 - Sandra Bullock

   S1:E76/23/1996

   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

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

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   Director:Gary Halvorson

   Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher
8. 

   7.3/10(28 votes)

   #8 - Jason Alexander

   S1:E86/30/1996

   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

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

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   Director:Gary Halvorson

   Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Dan McGrath, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher
9. 

   7.3/10(29 votes)

   #9 - Whoopi Goldberg

   S1:E97/7/1996

   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

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

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   Director:Gary Halvorson

   Writers:Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis, Dan McGrath, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Kirk R. Thatcher
10. 

    6.6/10(32 votes)

    #10 - Martin Short

    S1:E107/14/1996

    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

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

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    Director:Gary Halvorson

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