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Muppets Tonight

1996 – 1999Show3 seasons34 episodes

ComedyFamily
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes60%–
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes60%–

Summary

Muppets Tonight is a live-action/puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions and featuring The Muppets.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Muppets Tonight episodes

3 seasons · 34 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Michelle Pfeiffer, 6.9
  2. S1 E2 Garth Brooks, 7.1
  3. S1 E3 Billy Crystal, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 John Goodman, 7.4
  5. S1 E5 Cindy Crawford, 6.9
  6. S1 E6 Tony Bennett, 7.2
  7. S1 E7 Sandra Bullock, 7.7
  8. S1 E8 Jason Alexander, 7.4
  9. S1 E9 Whoopi Goldberg, 7.3
  10. S1 E10 Martin Short, 6.6
  1. S2 E1 The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, 8.7
  2. S2 E2 Rick Moranis, 7.1
  3. S2 E3 Heather Locklear, 7.2
  4. S2 E4 Pierce Brosnan, 8.3
  5. S2 E5 Coolio & Don Rickles, 7.3
  6. S2 E6 Paula Abdul, 7.1
  7. S2 E7 Dennis Quaid, 7.1
  8. S2 E8 The Cameo Show, 7.4
  9. S2 E9 The Best of Muppets Tonight!, 7.1
  10. S2 E10 The Gary Cahuenga Episode, 7.1
  11. S2 E11 Andie MacDowell, 7.2
  12. S2 E12 Johnny Fiama Leaves Home, 6.9

Cast

24 of 59 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gary Halvorson, Greg V. Fera, Tom Trbovich
Written by
Kirk R. Thatcher, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis
Produced by
Kirk R. Thatcher, Paul Flaherty, Jim Lewis

Everyone

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Facts

March 8, 1996 · March 19, 1999 · Ended

First aired
March 8, 1996
Last aired
March 19, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 34 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish

Tropes

Drop-In Character, Sleep Deprivation, I Am Not Spock +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Muppets Tonight worth watching?"

Questions about Muppets Tonight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Muppets Tonight worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is Muppets Tonight okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Muppets Tonight?

17 h

About 17 hours: 34 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1999.

Will Muppets Tonight make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Muppets Tonight?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Muppets Tonight use?

Drop-In CharacterSleep DeprivationI Am Not SpockGirlish PigtailsDrop the CowMonkeys on a TypewriterHey, That's My Line!Department of Redundancy DepartmentGood Angel, Bad AngelYour Costume Needs WorkFaint in ShockJoke of the Buttand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 tropes for it, including Drop-In Character, Sleep Deprivation, and I Am Not Spock.