Muppets Tonight 1996
What is Muppets Tonight?
Muppets Tonight is a live-action and puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions that features the characters known as The Muppets. The program serves as a continuation of the format established by The Muppet Show, though it shifts the setting from a theater to a television studio.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 8, 1996
- Last aired
- Feb 8, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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Muppets Tonight is a live-action and puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions that features the characters known as The Muppets. The program serves as a continuation of the format established by The Muppet Show, though it shifts the setting from a theater to a television studio. This production style mirrors the MuppeTelevision segment previously seen in The Jim Henson Hour. The series originally aired on the ABC network between 1996 and 1998. Following its initial run, the program was broadcast in reruns on the Disney Channel from 1997 through 2002. As of 2013, Muppets Tonight maintains the distinction of being the final television series to feature The Muppets as the starring characters. The show utilizes the established ensemble of puppet performers to present its episodic content within the studio environment. By focusing on the operations of a television production facility, the series offers a distinct perspective on the characters while remaining consistent with the legacy of previous Muppet-led television projects.
Should you watch it?
“The Muppets return to run a chaotic TV studio in this 1996 live‑action comedy.”
- Features classic Muppet characters in new sketches
- Combines live‑action with puppetry for a unique comedy style
- Acts as a modern continuation of The Muppet Show
- Reruns ended in 2002, so new viewers may only find older episodes
Watch it if you enjoy family‑friendly puppet comedy and want to see the Muppets in a TV‑studio setting.
The series is a lighthearted comedy suitable for children and families.
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Cast
Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
- E1 Michelle Pfeiffer Mar 8, 1996
- E2 Garth Brooks Mar 15, 1996
- E3 Billy Crystal Mar 22, 1996
- E4 John Goodman Mar 29, 1996
- E5 Cindy Crawford Apr 5, 1996
- E6 Tony Bennett Apr 12, 1996
- E7 Sandra Bullock Jun 23, 1996
- E8 Jason Alexander Jun 30, 1996
- E9 Whoopi Goldberg Jul 7, 1996
- E10 Martin Short Jul 14, 1996
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Sep 13, 1997
- E2 Rick Moranis Sep 14, 1997
- E3 Heather Locklear Sep 21, 1997
- E4 Pierce Brosnan Oct 12, 1997
- E5 Coolio, Don Rickles Oct 19, 1997
- E6 Paula Abdul Nov 2, 1997
- E7 Dennis Quaid Nov 16, 1997
- E8 The Cameo Show Dec 7, 1997
- E9 The Best of Muppets Tonight Dec 21, 1997
- E10 The Gary Cahuenga Episode Dec 27, 1997
- E11 Andie MacDowell Jan 4, 1998
- E12 Johnny Fiama Leaves Home Feb 8, 1998
Frequently asked questions
When did Muppets Tonight originally air?
It aired on ABC from 1996 to 1998.
Who produced the series?
It was created by Jim Henson Productions and features The Muppets.
What is the premise of the show?
The series is set in a television studio, continuing the format of The Muppet Show.
Are the original Muppet characters present?
Yes, it stars the classic Muppet characters.
Where were reruns broadcast?
Reruns aired on the Disney Channel from 1997 to 2002.