Muppets Tonight

1Michelle Pfeiffer

30 minMar 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.

2Garth Brooks

30 minMar 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.

3Billy Crystal

30 minMar 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.

4John Goodman

30 minMar 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.

5Cindy Crawford

30 minApr 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.

6Tony Bennett

30 minApr 12, 1996

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

7Sandra Bullock

30 minJun 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.

8Jason Alexander

30 minJun 30, 1996

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

9Whoopi Goldberg

30 minJul 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.

10Martin Short

30 minJul 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.