6.8/1026 votesLoading...#1 - 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
6.9/1027 votesLoading...#2 - The Best of Muppets Tonight
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/21/1997
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating
7.0/1020 votesLoading...#3 - Paula Abdul
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/1997
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher
7.1/1036 votesLoading...#4 - 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
7.1/1022 votesLoading...#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
7.1/1020 votesLoading...#6 - Heather Locklear
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/1997
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher
7.1/1024 votesLoading...#7 - Coolio, Don Rickles
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/1997
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating
7.1/1021 votesLoading...#8 - Dennis Quaid
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/1997
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating
7.2/1029 votesLoading...#9 - 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
7.2/1021 votesLoading...#10 - 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
7.2/1021 votesLoading...#11 - Rick Moranis
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/14/1997
Rick Moranis prepares for his big musical number as the usual chaos goes on in the studio.
Director: Brian Henson
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating
7.2/1022 votesLoading...#12 - The Gary Cahuenga Episode
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/27/1997
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating
7.2/1022 votesLoading...#13 - Andie MacDowell
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/4/1998
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating
7.2/1021 votesLoading...#14 - Johnny Fiama Leaves Home
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/8/1998
Following a spat with his mama, Johnny Fiama leaves home. Daryl Hannah, Page Hannah, and Johnny Mathis make cameo appearances.
Director: Tom Trbovich
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating
7.3/1022 votesLoading...#15 - 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
7.4/1027 votesLoading...#16 - 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 votesLoading...#17 - 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
7.4/1024 votesLoading...#18 - The Cameo Show
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/7/1997
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating
7.5/1022 votesLoading...#19 - 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
7.6/1038 votesLoading...#20 - 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
8.2/1046 votesLoading...#21 - Pierce Brosnan
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/1997
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
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher, Dan McGrath
8.8/1039 votesLoading...#22 - The Artist Formerly Known As Prince
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/1997
The Artist Formerly Known As Prince comes to guest star and gives some song suggestions.
Director: Brian Henson
Writer: Dick Blasucci, Paul Flaherty, Darin Henry, Patric M. Verrone, Jim Lewis, Kirk R. Thatcher, Jennifer Barrow, Bernie Keating
The Worst Episodes of Muppets Tonight
Every episode of Muppets Tonight ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Muppets Tonight!
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...
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Worst Episodes Summary
"Martin Short" is the worst rated episode of "Muppets Tonight". It scored 6.8/10 based on 26 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 7/14/1996. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Best of Muppets Tonight".