The Soup

Season 5

Hosted by comedian Joel McHale, The Soup deals with the fast-paced parts of the most titillating -- and at times, tasteless -- segments on television.

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63 Episodes

The Soup Clipdown '07 Part 2
E1
The Soup Clipdown '07 Part 2The Top 20 clips of 2007 from the worst of TV entertainment.
January 11, 2008
E2
January 11, 2008This week Joel talks about Britney's highly publicized breakdown, raccoons, the new American Gladiator cast, "pop off," and the People's Choice Awards. The "Clip of the Week" was Chris Crocker's new music video.
January 18, 2008
E3
January 18, 2008This week Joel talks about the Philadelphia tryouts on American Idol, Britney's new accent, Cloverfield, and Eddie Murphy's two week marriage. The "Clip of the Week" came from a Latin practical joke show called Infarto.
January 25, 2008
E4
January 25, 2008This week Joel talks about the Presidential candidates, the American Idol tryouts in San Diego, the new Rambo movie, lollipops, fatherly advice from Snoop Dogg, and Dutch Ovens. The "Clip of the Week" is from The Bad Girls Club, when someone breaks Tanisha's "clayboy" and she goes on a pot banging rampage.
February 1, 2008
E5
February 1, 2008This week Joel talks about the Omaha and Miami tryouts on American Idol, the S.A.G. awards, Eli Manning and Tom Brady, bird infestations, and Tanisha's pot banging rampage. The "Clip of the Week" is of Debbie Matenopoulos on the red carpet for the Screen Actors Guild awards.
February 8, 2008
E6
February 8, 2008This week Joel talks about the Atlanta tryouts of American Idol, truck pulling, Kinoki footpads, Barack Obama's grandmother, and helpful tips from an American gladiator. The "Clip of the Week" is from the reality show Ocean Force, when a teenager nearly pukes on an officer.
February 15, 2008
E7
February 15, 2008This week Joel talks about the new season of Flavor of Love, Siegfried and Roy's reunion, the Anorexic Twins, Denise Richards new show, and hot pockets. The "Clip of the Week" is Natalie Portman complimenting Scarlett Johansson on The Today Show.
February 22, 2008
E8
February 22, 2008This week Joel talks about Bindi Irwin, the new Knight Rider movie, Lindsay's photo shoot, glam-cams, and Paris' 27th birthday. The "Clip of the Week" was Oprah Winfrey counting orgasms.
February 29, 2008
E9
February 29, 2008This week Joel talked about Gary Busey on the Red Carpet, Hotbox of Carters, The Moment of Truth going too far, cat flossing, and limbo beach parties. The "Clip of the Week" was from The Today Show's interview with two lottery winners of $270 million.
March 7, 2008
E10
March 7, 2008This week Joel talks about sassy idol contestants, Brett Farve, the Anna Nichole motion picture, virgin toothbrushes, meatballs, and a special visit from a bad girl. The "Clip of the Week" was a news story about a supposed Lizard Man attacking a car.
March 14, 2008
E11
March 14, 2008This week Joel talks about his new child, the Eliot Spitzer craze, babies who can read, the new American Idol set, and the sequel to 10,000 BC. The "Clip of the Week" was of Maria Menounos on Bizarre Foods eating bugs.
The Soup Presents: Pretty, Stupid Models
E12
The Soup Presents: Pretty, Stupid ModelsIn this special, we see models displaying un-model-like behavior.
March 21, 2008
E13
March 21, 2008This week Joel talks about the return of Dancing with the Stars, Spider-man underwear, honk-ey crackers, boob groping, and over-the-top figure skating. The "Clip of the Week" was a news segment about two civilians fighting crime dressed as super heroes.
The Soup Presents: Infotainment News-O-Rama
E14
The Soup Presents: Infotainment News-O-RamaIn this special, we take a look at the dumbest Britney stories, diet tips from the anorexic twins, Mario López and Matthew McConaughey's shirt allergy, and the vicious attack that forever changed Joel.
March 28, 2008
E15
March 28, 2008This week Joel talks about the return of The Hills and CSI: Miami, blazed up Idols, Danny Bonaduce's new show, spreadsheets, and attempted spray tan murders. The "Clip of the Week" was from a competition on That's Amoré!
The Soup Presents: Love and Sex on Your TV, Ew!
E16
The Soup Presents: Love and Sex on Your TV, Ew!In this special, we a take look at love. Or at least how it's presented on TV.
April 4, 2008
E17
April 4, 2008This week Joel talks about the return of Hell's Kitchen, a sick April Fool's prank, Beaverquest, getting "Rick Rolled," and massive instability. The "Clip of the Week" was of Willard Scott sounding crazy.
The Soup Presents: The Soup Sideshow
E18
The Soup Presents: The Soup SideshowThe Soup Sideshow features a tent full of Idol rejects, gladiator games, caged rednecks, dangerous animal acts, and the world's smallest dynamos. All presented by ringmaster Joel McHale.
April 11, 2008
E19
April 11, 2008This week Joel talks about the Idol Gives Back special, who to support on Dancing with the Stars, sound effects, and pestilence carrying commoners. The "Clip of the Week" was from the finale of That's Amoré! and who Domenico choices.
April 18, 2008
E20
April 18, 2008This week Joel talks about the Rock of Love 2 finale, lollipops, masturbating, Kellie Pickler's acceptance speech, and 10 inch dutch ovens. The "Clip of the Week" came from Miss Rap Supreme, where the magic mirror gave the contestants their challenge.
April 25, 2008
E21
April 25, 2008This week Joel talks about Andrew Lloyd Weber, watching nothing but The Hills (Super Hills Me), giving a lot of "percents," Talk Soup, and catatonic Mexican women. The "Clip of the Week" came from the season finale of Your Mama Don't Dance.
May 2, 2008
E22
May 2, 2008This week Joel talks about confusion on American Idol, racist baby names, reach-arounds, Andrew Zimmern's favourite food group, and symbolism. The "Clip of the Week" came from a news story about a baby bear falling asleep.
May 9, 2008
E23
May 9, 2008This week Joel talks about nachos and purple pandas, "A Decade in Barbara," cougars, cellulite, and the Rock the Cradle finale. The "Clip of the Week" was of CeeDub from Dutch Oven telling a story about hot mustard sausage.
May 16, 2008
E24
May 16, 2008This week Joel talks about the season finale of The Bachelor, cellulite, Hell's Kitchen in Hell, dog grooming reality shows, and Aztec dinosaurs. The "Clip of the Week" was of a she-male giving birth on Passions.
May 23, 2008
E25
May 23, 2008This week Joel talks about the winners of American Idol and Dancing with the Stars, gay marriages, cutting the beef, slut comfort beds, and special effects on Dutch Oven. The "Clip of the Week" was of Maria Menounos with a group of Gossip Girl fans.
May 30, 2008
E26
May 30, 2008This week Joel talks about slutty jockeys, sea lion aerobics, the Denise Richards school of language, and the return of The Moment of Truth. The "Clip of the Week" was a two-parter of Sharon Stone talking about karma, followed by her comments at an AIDS benefit.
June 6, 2008
E27
June 6, 2008This week Joel talks about raining bears, the return of The Mole, jazz hands, the Paris Hilton of dog grooming, and has a sit down with Clay Aiken. The "Clip of the Week" was the spelling of the word "numnah" from the National Spelling Bee.
June 13, 2008
E28
June 13, 2008This week Joel talks about Bravo's A-List Awards, vaccinations, the M. Night Shyamalan Twist Ending Generator, future stripper names, and integrity. The "Clip of the Week" was of a Headline News story about the new bird-poop facial craze.
June 20, 2008
E29
June 20, 2008This week Joel talks about Entertainment News Romania, a lack of hugs on Legally Blonde The Musical, coffee incidents, stunt legs, and has a flurry of special guests. The "Clip of the Week" was from the Good Morning America segment "Wiener Wars," presented by a man named Harry Balzer.
The Soup's Half-Year Clipdown
E30
The Soup's Half-Year ClipdownThis week Joel counts down the top twenty clips of the year so far. Clips include Busey's blowup, Oprah and Tom's reunion, doggy groomers, game show losers, and how to use a Dutch Oven. The most clip-tastic clip of the first half of 2008 was Willard Scott rambling on The Today Show.
The Soup Presents: TV Under the Influence - Intoxicated Mayhem on TV
E31
The Soup Presents: TV Under the Influence - Intoxicated Mayhem on TVAn outrageous look at drunken reality stars caught on film, including bad girls on benders, tipsy chicks on Bret Michaels, boozy bachelorettes, Real World rehabers, and the idol eyes of Jason Castro.
July 4, 2008
E32
July 4, 2008This week Joel talks about wipeouts on Wipeout, Oprah's bunion, dancing bears, the Groomer Has It finale, and creepy assistants. The "Clip of the Week" was from the season finale of A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila.
The Soup Presents: People Who Won't Go Away
E33
The Soup Presents: People Who Won't Go AwayFocusing on celebrities who refuse to leave the spotlight, this special includes Knight Rider's resurrection, Saved by the Bell survivors, and enough Gary Busey to make anyone uncomfortable.
July 11, 2008
E34
July 11, 2008This week Joel talks about fantasy adultery leagues, the season finale of The Bachelorette, Ringo Starr's birthday, the new iPhone 3G, and interviews Nicole Kidman. The "Clip of the Week" was of the Superior Livestock Auction on the RFD TV network.
The Soup Presents: Stuff Your Mother Won't Let You Watch
E35
The Soup Presents: Stuff Your Mother Won't Let You WatchThis special presents stuff your mother wont let you watch, featuring dirty daytime divas, bad language, Tila Tequila trashiness, inappropriate touching, and a dude that eats animal junk for lunch.
July 18, 2008
E36
July 18, 2008This week Joel talks about celebrity family news, the return of Big Brother, rabbit envelope openers, accidents, and his appearance on The Today Show. The "Clip of the Week" came from I Love Money, where a contestant was surprised at how "Mexican" Mexico was.
The Soup Presents: Chicks, Man - Whacked Out Women of Reality TV
E37
The Soup Presents: Chicks, Man - Whacked Out Women of Reality TVFeaturing the best of female reality stars, including model meltdowns, bratty bachelorettes, blondes with big boobs, half the cast of The Hills, and lots more chicks.
July 25, 2008
E38
July 25, 2008This week Joel talks about the Christian Bale accusations, a new crime-drama "Hollywood Justice," the winner of Legally Blonde The Musical, Douchebag Magazine, and has a flurry of guest stars. The "Clip of the Week" came from the MTV3 show Bust-A-Ritmo.
August 1, 2008
E39
August 1, 2008This week Joel talks about Madonna's face, bazookas, Oliver Stone's new movie about George W. Bush, Flipping Out, and of course.. Shark Week. The "Clip of the Week" came from Countdown with Keith Olbermann, where Keith showed the clip of his appearance from the previous episode of The Soup.
August 8, 2008
E40
August 8, 2008This week Joel talks about the Teen Choice Awards, professional bowler Sticky Fingers McDougal, lesbian shaming, and his ongoing duel with Keith Olbermann. The "Clip of the Week" came from Live with Regis and Kelly, where Anderson Cooper talked about the E! show Living Lohan.
August 15, 2008
E41
August 15, 2008This week Joel talks about the Olympics, cats eating spaghetti, the final episode of Passions, rectal swabs, and has a visit from the Last Comic Standing. The "Clip of the Week" was of a dancing hot dog on The American Mall, a MTV made-for-TV movie.
August 22, 2008
E42
August 22, 2008
August 29, 2008
E43
August 29, 2008This week Joel talks about Kim Kardashian's toe, formidable penises, the return of The Hills, orange chicken, pedophiles of the Caribbean, and has a visit from the Spaghetti Cat. The "Clip of the Week" was of Keith Olbermann interviewing Reverend Eugene Rivers during the Democratic National Convention.
September 5, 2008
E44
September 5, 2008This week Joel talks about the return of Gossip Girl and 90210, pelvis grinding, guinea pigs, and scifi models. The "Clip of the Week" came from The Bold and the Beautiful, where a lady smeared in honey is attacked by a bear.
September 12, 2008
E45
September 12, 2008This week Joel talks about the upcoming Real World/Road Rules Challenge, balloons, the funniest thing on planet earth, Michael Jackson's underwear on eBay, and tattooed douchebags. The "Clip of the Week" was of Dr. 90210 working out in the morning.
September 19, 2008
E46
September 19, 2008This week Joel talks about the revamped Extra, refrigerators with sleeves, the winner of Big Brother, cow blazers, bran flake fanatics, and cool stories from QVC hosts. The "Clip of the Week" was of a student asking questions about nipples on The Principal's Office.
September 26, 2008
E47
September 26, 2008This week Joel talks about Clay Aiken, mammary glands, the return of Dancing With the Stars, cool tricks, the alphabet, and has an unexpected visit from Simon Pegg. The "Clip of the Week" was of fight during the reunion episode of From G's to Gents.
October 3, 2008
E48
October 3, 2008
October 10, 2008
E49
October 10, 2008
October 17, 2008
E50
October 17, 2008
October 24, 2008
E51
October 24, 2008
October 31, 2008
E52
October 31, 2008
November 7, 2008
E53
November 7, 2008
The Soup Presents: Chicks, Man, Part 2 - More Whacked-Out Women of Reality
E54
The Soup Presents: Chicks, Man, Part 2 - More Whacked-Out Women of Reality
November 14, 2008
E55
November 14, 2008
November 21, 2008
E56
November 21, 2008
The Soup Presents: Cold Turkey - Shows We Can't Quit
E57
The Soup Presents: Cold Turkey - Shows We Can't QuitA look at the shows and their stars that we at The Soup are grateful they exist.
November 28, 2008
E58
November 28, 2008
December 5, 2008
E59
December 5, 2008
The Soup Presents: Dudes, Bro! - The Whacked Out Men of Reality TV
E60
The Soup Presents: Dudes, Bro! - The Whacked Out Men of Reality TVThe focus shines on the men who appear on reality series.
December 12, 2008
E61
December 12, 2008
The Soup Clipdown '08 Part 1
E62
The Soup Clipdown '08 Part 1A countdown of the top funniest clips from 40-21, shown on The Soup during 2008.
The Soup Presents: 2008 The Year in Soup
E63
The Soup Presents: 2008 The Year in SoupA look at the top 2008 entertainment stories, including news from Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, Britney Spears, David and Victoria Beckham and Guy and Madonna Ritchie.