Star Search
(1983) season 2
Hosted by Ed McMahon, and later Martha Quinn, this show gave many young talents their first big breaks in show business as they were given the chance to compete in front of a national audience. Performance categories included singing, dancing, modeling and stand-up comedy.
Where to Watch Star Search • (1983) season 2
9 Episodes
- Show #201 (a.k.a. the one w/ former basketball player Earvin Magic Johnson Jr.)E1
Show #201 (a.k.a. the one w/ former basketball player Earvin Magic Johnson Jr.)Junior Singers in this episode, were Sophie Tamiko Oda VS. Joelle James Winner: Joelle James (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Comedians in this episode, were Michael Loftus VS. Moody McCarthy Winner: Michael Loftus (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Young Dancers in this episode, were Jared Grimes VS. Blake McGrath Winner: Blake McGrath (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Adult Singers in this episode, were Chantele Doucette VS. James Kenney Winner: Chantele Doucette (Advanced to Semi-Finals) - Show #202 (a.k.a. the one w/ former Man Show host Adam Carolla)E2
Show #202 (a.k.a. the one w/ former Man Show host Adam Carolla)Junior Singers in this episode, were Victoria Kelly VS. Q'orianka Winner: Victoria Kelly (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Comedians in this episode, were Tommy Chunn VS. Dan Gabriel Winner: Tommy Chunn (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Young Dancers in this episode, were Sassy VS. Marissa Swentkowsky Winner: Marissa Swentkowsky (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Adult Singers in this episode, were Joe Murena VS. Denise Hudson Winner: Denise Hudson (Advanced to Semi-Finals) - Show #203 (a.k.a. the one w/ singer and Star of Lizzie McGuire Hilary Duff)E3
Show #203 (a.k.a. the one w/ singer and Star of Lizzie McGuire Hilary Duff)Junior Singers in this episode, were David Archuleta VS. Anna Maria Perez de Tagle Winner: David Archuleta (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Comedians in this episode, were Greg Hahn VS. Robert Rothstein Winner: Robert Rothstein (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Young Dancers in this episode, were Jon Cruz vs. Weeks & Bachour Winner: Jon Cruz (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Adult Singers in this episode, were Dréshan VS. Danielle Bollinger Winner: Drèshan (Advanced to Semi-Finals) - Show #204 (a.k.a. the one w/ Nathan Morris and Shawn Stockman from Boys II Men)E4
Show #204 (a.k.a. the one w/ Nathan Morris and Shawn Stockman from Boys II Men)Junior Singers in this episode, were Joelle James VS. Victoria Kelly VS. David Archuleta Winner: David Archuleta (Advanced to Finals) Comedians in this episode, were Michael Loftus VS. Tommy Chunn VS. Robert Rothstein Winner: Robert Rothstein (Advanced to Finals) Young Dancers in this episode, were Blake McGrath VS. Marissa Swentkowsky VS. Jon Cruz Winner: Jon Cruz (Advanced to Finals) Adult Singers in this episode, were Chantele Doucette VS. Denise Hudson VS. Dréshan Winner: Chantele Doucette (Advanced to Finals) - Show #205 (a.k.a. the one w/ guest judge Kathy Lee Gifford)E5
Show #205 (a.k.a. the one w/ guest judge Kathy Lee Gifford)Junior Singers in this episode, were Ashlee Vaca VS. Adrian Diamond Winner: Ashlee Vaca (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Comedians in this episode, were Gerry Dee VS. Horace H.B. Sanders Winner: Horace H.B. Sanders (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Young Dancers in this episode, were Extensions VS. Jordan & Tatiana Winner: Jordan & Tatiana (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Adult Singers in this episode, were Jennifer Slate Lee VS. Altonet Malbrough Winner: Jennifer Slate Lee (Advanced to Semi-Finals) - Show #206 (a.k.a. the one w/ singer Usher)E6
Show #206 (a.k.a. the one w/ singer Usher)Junior Singers in this episode, were Brynn Williams VS. Ashley Argota Winner: Ashley Argota (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Comedians in this episode, were Rob Stapleton VS. Steven Scott Winner: Steven Scott (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Young Dancers in this episode, were Stephen Boss VS. Tapsounds Underground Winner: Stephen Boss (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Adult Singer in this episode, were Lakiya ""Chozyn"" Jackson VS. Chris ""Breeze"" Barczynski Winner: Chris ""Breeze"" Barczynski (Advanced to Semi-Finals) - Show #207 (a.k.a. the one w/ Living Single star Kim Coles)E7
Show #207 (a.k.a. the one w/ Living Single star Kim Coles)Junior Singers in this episode, were Tatiana McConnico VS. Molly Bouchard Winner: Molly Bouchard (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Comedians in this episode, were Jeff Burghart VS. Sonya White Winner: Sonya White (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Young Dancers in this episode, were 24-VII VS. 3D Winner: 24-VII (Advanced to Semi-Finals) Adult Singers in this episode, were Freedom Bremner VS. Jessica Sands Winner: Fredom Bremner (Advanced to Semi-Finals) - Show #208 (a.k.a. the one w/ former N*Sync member Chris Kirkpatrick)E8
Show #208 (a.k.a. the one w/ former N*Sync member Chris Kirkpatrick)Junior Singers in this episode, were Ashlee Vaca VS. Ashley Argota VS. Molly Bouchard Winner: Molly Bouchard (Advanced to Finals) Comedians in this episode, were Horace H.B. Sanders VS. Steven Scott VS. Sonya White Winner: Horace H.B. Sanders (Advanced to Finals) Young Dancers in this episode, were Jordan & Tatiana VS. Stephen Boss VS. 24-VII Winner: Stephen Boss (Advanced to Finals) Adult Singers in this episode, were Jennifer Slate Lee VS. Chris Barczynski VS. Freedom Bremner Winner: Freedom Bremner (Advanced to Finals) - Show #209 (a.k.a. the one w/ country singer LeAnn Rimes)E9
Show #209 (a.k.a. the one w/ country singer LeAnn Rimes)Junior Singers in this episode, were David Archuleta VS. Molly Bouchard Winner: David Archuleta Comedians in this episode, were Robert Rothstein VS. Horace H.B. Sanders Winner: Horace H.B. Sanders Young Dancers in this episode, were Jon Cruz VS. Stephen Boss Winner: Jon Cruz Adult Singers in this episode, were Chantele Doucette VS. Freedom Bremner Winner: Chantele Doucette