Mad TV season 8

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The Season Eight cast of MADtv. (Standing, Left to Right) Michael McDonald, Jill Michelle Meleán, Mo Collins and Frank Caliendo. (Seated) Bobby Lee, Aries Spears, Debra Wilson and Stephnie Weir. Not pictured: Ike Barinholtz, Simon Helberg, Josh Meyers, Christina Moore, Ron Pederson and Paul Vogt.

Season Summary

Opening Montage:

The title sequence starts off with a completely black screen, and then, suddenly, the MADtv logo appears across the screen. The theme song, which is performed by the hip-hop group Heavy D & the Boyz, begins and an announcer announces "It's MADtv! Starring...," and then he introduces (alphabetically) the name of each repertory cast member, followed by the featured cast. As he does so, the screen splits into several different screens. Each screen shows a different color live action clip of that particular cast member performing a different character. Then a line cuts across the multiple screens and it turns into a still color photo of the cast member with his/her name appearing in caption over the photo. When the last cast member/guest is introduced, the music stops and the title sequence ends with the phrase "You are now watching MADtv..."

Cast

Repertory Players

Featured Players

Episodes

The eighth season of MADtv aired from September 14, 2002 to May 17, 2003. There was a total of 25 episodes produced for that season. They were as follows:

Episode	Airing Date	Host/Guest(s)	Sketches	Other notes
#801	September 14, 2002	Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, Kelly Clarkson	Eminem (Josh Meyers) raps about what's on TV in a parody of "Without Me." A parody of xXx. Jenny Jones interviews a slacker who won't do anything. American Idol judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson appear in an All-Star American Idol sketch. Kelly Clarkson is interviewed by Ted Koppel (Frank Caliendo). A parody of The O'Reilly Factor and Oz.
#802	September 21, 2002	Jay Mohr	The Koppel family become stars of a reality show. Jay Mohr plays Chris Penn in a parody of buddy comedies, with cast members as Jackie Chan (Bobby Lee), Tommy Lee Jones (Frank Caliendo), Eddie Murphy (Aries Spears), Nick Nolte (Ike Barinholtz), Chris Tucker (Debra Wilson), and Owen Wilson (Josh Meyers). Policemen chase homosexual criminals. Catherine Zeta-Jones (Mo Collins) does another commercial, but fears she's selling out. Dr. Kylie Johnson (Stephnie Weir) prepares to deliver a baby, but makes time to flirt with the soon-to-be father (Michael McDonald). An insulting comment from an audience member causes Oprah Winfrey (Debra Wilson) to turn into a vampire.
#803	September 28, 2002	Jackie Chan	Parody of Nelly's "Hot in Here" with a pedophiliac camp counselor. (Michael McDonald). Jackie Chan stars in his own reality show, with guests Chris Tucker (Debra Wilson) and Owen Wilson (Josh Meyers). Stuart Larkin receives piano lessons. A vintage diner from the 50's don't cater to colored people. More adventures with the Glamazon Huntresses. Al Pacino (Frank Caliendo) and Robin Williams (Frank Caliendo, again) discuss their experience from doing Insomnia.
#804	November 2, 2002	Tony Hawk, WC, Xzibit (musical guest)	A parody of Eve's "Gangsta Lovin'." A coach (Ike Barinholtz) deals with blind and dim-bulb players during halftime. An urbanized version of Charlie Brown. Anna Nicole Smith (Stephnie Weir) meets Tony Hawk. Xzibit performs, then appears with fellow rapper WC in Real Mother****ing Talk.
#805	November 9, 2002	Bryan Cranston, Ja Rule, Shaggy	Parodies of reality shows and Crossing Over with John Edward. Bryan Cranston plays a guy who gets more than he bargained for when the woman (Mo Collins) he invites into a threesome looks like a lesbian. John Madden (Frank Caliendo) struggles with a popcorn maker. Leona Campbell (Stephnie Weir) wonders if the defendant (Frank Caliendo) was aware of the fat in the food he ate that was supposed to help him stay healthy. Wayne Brady (Aries Spears) interviews guest Ja Rule.
#806	November 16, 2002	David Alan Grier, Jim Rome, The Strokes (musical guest)	A parody of Eminem's "Cleanin' Out My Closet with George W. Bush (Frank Caliendo) and Barbara Bush (Mo Collins). Lorraine Swanson (Mo Collins) checks out a college for her son. Dr. Phil (Michael McDonald) insults guests, unbeknownst to him, one of them is Oprah Winfrey (Debra Wilson). The remaining members of (*NSYNC) (Bobby Lee, Frank Caliendo, Josh Meyers) unveil their new music video, set inside a volcano! Employees are curious to a "growth spurt" of one of their employees (Frank Caliendo). 60 Minutes' Ed Bradley (David Alan Grier) gets furious when interviewee Eminem (Josh Meyers) makes a nasty comment about the show. In a special "Spears on Sports" episode, Jim Rome interviews Shaquille O'Neil (Aries Spears), Evander Holyfield (Aries Spears) talks nonsense, and Spears doesn't give his co-reporter (Mo Collins) a chance to speak.
#807	November 23, 2002	Mila Kunis, Danny Masterson, Wilmer Valderamma	Danny Masterson and Wilmer Valderamma come back for another CHiPs parody, this time with That 70's Show co-star Mila Kunis as a hot new sergeant. 7th Heaven merges with The Osbournes. Celebrities are interviewed at the premiere for Die Another Day, the latest James Bond installment.
#808	December 7, 2002	Sum 41 (musical guest)	An episode of The Price Is Right features contestants that spell out a very raunchy sentence. A cavalry of celebrities - Louie Anderson (Frank Caliendo), Drew Barrymore (Jill Michelle Meleán), Don King (Aries Spears), Matthew McConaughey (Josh Meyers), Penny Marshall (Mo Collins), and Mark Wahlberg (Ike Barinholtz) - lend their voices to a new animated feature. A hair product made just for lesbians. A lazy clerk (Debra Wilson) doesn't do so well at the juice bar.
#809	December 14, 2002	Puddle of Mudd (musical guest)	Parodies of Justin Timberlake's "Like I Love You" and The O'Reilly Factor. An urbanized version of Lord of the Rings with Bill Cosby/Shaquille O'Neal/Sisqo (Aries Spears) and Lil' Kim] (Debra Wilson). Trina (Mo Collins) goes in for a job interview. Bunifa (Debra Wilson) auditions to be a Laker girl.
#810	December 21, 2002	Bon Jovi (musical guest)	Diane Sawyer discusses the holidays - and drugs - with Whitney Houston (Debra Wilson) and Bobby Brown (Aries Spears). A parody of How the Grinch Stole Christmas with Winona Ryder. Santa Claus (Michael McDonald) threatens to kill a young girl Stephnie Weir to keep his secret. Lorraine Swanson (Mo Collins) goes Christmas shopping. Matthew the Bible Dude has to deal with a kid (Frank Caliendo) who didn't get his favorite colored shirt.	Special Christmas episode
#811	January 18, 2003	Tommy Davidson, Freedom, Queens of the Stone Age	Aries Spears plays Bill Cosby, Evander Holyfield, Don King, and Little Richard, in a promotion of a special anniversary edition of Scrabble. Celebrities announce their New Year's resolutions. Oprah Winfrey (Debra Wilson) gives out free money. Tommy Davidson guest stars as a news correspondent in Real Mother****ing Talk: News Edition. An intervention goes bad when the drunk (Michael McDonald) goes sober and everyone is upset. Jenny Jones (Mo Collins) goes back in time every time a clip is shown.
#812	January 25, 2003	Anthony Anderson, Jillian Barberie, Jerry O'Connell	Little kids get their own oven to play with. Jillian Barberie plays Glamazon Huntress Mikayla, originally played by Jill Michelle Meleán. Kangaroo Jack stars Jerry O'Connell and Anthony Anderson star in a sketch called "The Cure."
#813	February 1, 2003	Jamie Kennedy, St. Lunatics	A new music video by LL Cool J (Aries Spears). On Trading Spaces, Bunifa (Debra Wilson) trades spaces with an unlikely homeowner (Michael McDonald). A male version of Girls Gone Wild. Dr. Kylie Johnson (Stephnie Weir) acts goofy while performing a colonoscopy. Jamie Kennedy stars as a husband who disputes with another couple, and uses a handheld camera for proof.
#814	February 8, 2003	Paul Hogan, Evan Marriott	Fighting Ron (Michael McDonald) testifies against sleazy porn director Marvin Tikvah (Michael McDonald). In a parody of Joe Millionaire, guest Evan Marriott has to choose one of three women to marry: Anna Nicole Smith (Stephnie Weir), Lorraine Swanson (Mo Collins), and Bunifa (Debra Wilson). A Looney Tunes parody with George W. Bush and Osama bin Laden. Shaquille O'Neal (Aries Spears) hosts his own TV show with Marv Albert (Frank Caliendo). Dorothy Lenier (Stephnie Weir) reports a robbery.
#815	February 15, 2003		A parody of Christina Aguilera's beautiful. Celebrities are interviewed at the premiere for Daredevil.
#816		Andy Dick, Ryan Seacrest, Supergrass (musical guest)	Ryan Seacrest counts down the best music video parodies. The Larkins cause havoc at a Chinese restaurant. Andy Dick stars as Christina Aguilera's cousin Daphne Aguilera in a parody of "Dirrrty." An Ecstasy pill that is used to cure depression.
#817	March 8, 2003	t.A.T.u	Parodies of CSI and King of Queens. George W. Bush (Frank Caliendo) and Barbara Bush (Mo Collins) teach some exercises.
#818	March 15, 2003	Eric Idle, Trish Stratus	Belma Buttons (Aries Spears) and Tovah McQueen (Debra Wilson) give Michael Jackson (Aries Spears) a reality check. Trish Stratus plays one of the Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority sisters. Dick Clark (Ron Pederson) falls apart on The Other Half. Two bullies (Ike Barinholtz, Josh Meyers) host a show where they give geeks swirlies. A game show based on the video game Grand Theft Auto. One of the highlights of Entertainment Tonight is guest interviewer Joe Millionaire (Ike Barinholtz) interviewing Ashton Kutcher (Josh Meyers) and Brittany Murphy (Christina Moore), who frequently make out. Eric Idle plays a zookeeper who is a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
#819	March 22, 2003	Tommy Davidson, Fred Willard	A parody of romantic comedies. In a new installment of Real Mother****ing Talk Tommy Davidson and Fred Willard play guests who discuss Oscar news with Dollar Bill Montgomery (Aries Spears). Rusty Miller (Michael McDonald) makes an attempt to pitch his own movie. A parody of The Jamie Kennedy Experiment with Al Pacino (Frank Caliendo). Woody Allen (Ron Pederson) directs a new teen sex comedy.	Oscar edition
#820	April 5, 2003	OK Go	A music video from Mariah Carey (Debra Wilson). Jenny Jones (Mo Collins) reunites mothers and siblings on her show. Parodies of Nightline and Mary Tyler Moore. A bratty child (Jill Michelle Meleán) fights with her mother (Stephnie Weir) to get her favorite clothes for the prom.
#821	April 12, 2003	Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Countess Vaughn	The best commercial parodies are ranked. The stars of A Mighty Wind perform as The Folksmen. Countess Vaughn puts up with Cloret (Debra Wilson) at the airport.
#822	April 26, 2003	Jordan Black, Mandy Moore, Godsmack (musical guest)	One of Oprah Winfrey's cameras make her - and one of her guests - thin. Rusty Miller (Michael McDonald) interviews Mandy Moore. Jordan Black, host of Star Dates, has two unlikely hopefuls (Josh Meyers, Mo Collins) respectively date Charlotte Rae (Paul Vogt) and Nick Nolte (Ike Barinholtz). An episode of The Honeymooners in 2003 dealing with terrorism.
#823	May 3, 2003	Missy Misdemeanor Elliott (musical guest)	On Inside the Actors Studio, James Lipton (Paul Vogt) interviews a rather high Matthew McConaughey (Josh Meyers), and Dorothy Lenier (Stephnie Weir) appears with him.
#824	May 10, 2003	Tom Arnold	Mofaz (Michael McDonald) and another guy (Frank Caliendo) compare how bad their mother-in-laws are. Handicapped smartmouth Patrick (Michael McDonald) tries bagging, and intervenes a guy (Ike Barinholtz) from getting a phone number. In a Spears on Sports special, Tom Arnold interviews, then battles, Oscar De La Hoya (Aries Spears).
#825	May 17, 2003	Jason Acuña, Steve-O, Nicole Sullivan	Spishak promotes a kiddie car that hooks up to the parents' car. Oprah Winfrey (Debra Wilson) invites Jackass' Jason Acuña and Steve-O to her home. Former MadTV cast member Nicole Sullivan guest stars as the daughter of Marvin Tikvah (Michael McDonald), whom courts her to a ball. Lorraine Swanson (Mo Collins) goes to the dentist.	Season finale

Notes

This was the last season to feature Debra Wilson as member of the MADtv cast. Wilson's departure was significant for two reasons. First, she was the last of the original cast members from Season 1 and her departure represented to many the end of an era. Secondly, Debra Wilson's eight year stint on MADtv set the record for the longest tenure on the show at that time. Since Wilson's departure, Aries Spears (who joined MADtv during its third season and would leave MADtv at the end of the tenth season) and Michael McDonald (who joined MADtv during its fourth season and is still a member of the eleventh season's cast) have both tied her record.
This was also the last season for Jill Michelle Meleán who left MADtv after having a fallout with the producers, citing her disapproval on the way Latin Americans and other minorities were portrayed on the show.
Out of the six featured players of Season 8, all but two members, Simon Helberg and Christina Moore, were retained and promoted to repertory status for the following season. Simon Helberg's contract was not renewed and Moore left MADtv to join the cast of That '70s Show as Laurie Forman.

DVD releases

As of April 2006, there have been no video or DVD release of all of the MADtv episodes from Season Eight. However, several sketches from Season Eight was featured on the The Best of MADtv Seasons 8, 9 & 10 which was released on October 25, 2005. The Best of MADtv Seasons 8, 9 & 10 DVD sketch material includes celebrity impersonations, music video, commercial, movie, and TV show parodies, recurring characters, musical guests, and the occasional mock cartoons.

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