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The Best Episodes of Muppets Tonight Season 1

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 7 - Sandra Bullock
    7.7/10(48 votes)

    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.

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

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  2. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 4 - John Goodman
    7.4/10(36 votes)

    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.

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

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  3. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 8 - Jason Alexander
    7.4/10(31 votes)

    S1:E8

    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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  4. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 9 - Whoopi Goldberg
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    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.

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

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  5. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 3 - Billy Crystal
    7.2/10(37 votes)

    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.

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

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  6. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 6 - Tony Bennett
    7.2/10(31 votes)

    S1:E6

    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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  7. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 2 - Garth Brooks
    7.1/10(40 votes)

    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.

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

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  8. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 1 - Michelle Pfeiffer
    6.9/10(47 votes)

    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.

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

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  9. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 5 - Cindy Crawford
    6.9/10(31 votes)

    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.

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

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  10. Muppets Tonight Season 1 Episode 10 - Martin Short
    6.6/10(35 votes)

    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.

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Sandra Bullock" is the best rated episode of "Muppets Tonight" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 48 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 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "John Goodman".