Second City Television: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Second City Television Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Lee Iacocca's Rock Concert
Sep 19, 1980 · 30 min
After Edith Prickley introduces the season, SCTV kicks off its third year with Pirini Scleroso in My Fair Lady (promo only). Then comes the debut of Great White North (aka Kanadian
Thursday Night Live
Sep 26, 1980 · 30 min
In an attempt to capture the hip comedy audience, SCTV goes "live". Also features the "K-Tel Fast Talking Playhouse" version of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Death of a Salesman
Oct 3, 1980 · 30 min
Molly Earle revives her Crazy Crafts series after a 15-year hiatus. Guy Caballero introduces a live production of Death of a Salesman with George Carlin, Deforest Kelly, Ricardo Mo
My Factory, My Self
Oct 10, 1980 · 30 min
Dolly (Andrea Martin) goes from victim to victor in this spoof of the overly earnest women’s lib films of the 70s.
Death Motel
Oct 17, 1980 · 30 min
Count Floyd offers up this so-called scare classic, with a rare in-studio interview with star Woody Tobias, Jr.
The Lone Ranger Show
Oct 24, 1980 · 30 min
Sunrise Semester delivers a lesson in Conversational New Yorkese, with the words ""shower,"" ""super,"" and ""lawyer"" as examples. On 60/20, Earl Camembert tries to analyze TV's i
Play It Again, Bob
Oct 31, 1980 · 30 min
Woody Allen tries to jumpstart Bob Hope's flagging film career with this strange cinematic love letter. Also features "The Trial of Oscar Wilde".
Gaslight
Nov 7, 1980 · 30 min
The classic thriller is given the satiric SCTV approach. Also features Dick Cavett talking to his most appropriate guest – himself.
Man's Ability To Imitate
Nov 14, 1980 · 30 min
Sunrise Semester: Man's Ability to Imitate with Mr Wilcox, PSA: Concerned Children for Truth In Advertising, Rebuttal: National Organization to Reinstate Cigarette Advertising, Tea
Mel's Rock Pile
Nov 21, 1980 · 30 min
Promo: Shakespeare in the Park, Cheryl Kinsey, Traveling Sexologist, Kanadian Korner 19: Boom Shadows, Stuff that Bug Us, Promo: The Merv Griffin Show: Arafat, Liberace, Ferigno, M
The Sammy Maudlin Show
Nov 28, 1980 · 30 min
Bob Hope crashes Bobby Bittman's appearance to discuss his new multi-night special. Also features a clip of Taxi Driver starring Gregory Peck.
Night Gallery
Dec 5, 1980 · 30 min
Crazy Crafts: Bingo Drop Cans, Teaser: SCTV News, Kanadian Korner 13: Name that Smoke, Promo: Tom Snyder MD, SCTV News: Earl on roller skates, Grizzly Abrams, Hugh Betcha's Night G
Star Wars
Dec 12, 1980 · 30 min
Sunrise Semester: Do It Yourself Advertising with Phil, Promo: Chick Monk Roadie for the Defence, Teaser: SCTV News, Kanadian Korner 24: Star Wars, SCTV News: 4th Anniversary, Comm
Hollywood Salutes Its Extras
Dec 19, 1980 · 30 min
This SCTV special acknowledges the tireless efforts of Tinsel Town's talented background artists. Also features a clip of Taxi Driver starring Dick Cavett and a promo for the new "
The Irwin Allen Show
Dec 26, 1980 · 30 min
The famous disaster film producer hosts his own catastrophe-plagued talk show. Also features "Cooking with Marcello".
Big Brother
Jan 2, 1981 · 30 min
At the stroke of midnight, New Year's Eve 1983, TV is overtaken by Big Brother.
Two Way TV / Pit Bulls
Jan 9, 1981 · 30 min
As the latest in television technology is explained, journalist Earl Camembert infiltrates an illegal dogfight. Also features Molly Earle and her Crazy Crafts.
Alpha Channel
Jan 16, 1981 · 30 min
Commercial: Gordon Lightfoot Sings Every Song Ever Written, Cooking with Marcello: Vatican, Kanadian Korner 18: Sports, Crazy Crafts: Bob, Message from Guy: Alpha Channel, Promo: A
Midnight Express Special
Jan 23, 1981 · 30 min
Live from a Turkish prison, it's Abbott and Costello hosting the premiere rock and roll showcase. Also features "Sunrise Semester: Basic Photography with Edith Prickley".
Cookery Crock / Cartoon Coroner
Jan 30, 1981 · 30 min
Sunrise Semester: Disasters in the Home with Edith Prickley, Commercial: Nasex Nasal Deodorant, Bill Needle's Mailbag, Kanadian Korner 20: Stuff that Bugs Us, Promo: Freddie De Cor
The Mating Game
Feb 6, 1981 · 30 min
Promo: Starting Out with Bill Needle, Commercial: Eskimo Arts, Message from Prickley: The Mating Game, Teaser: SCTV News, Kanadian Korner 22: Parking at Donut Places, Promo: Taxi D
Gene Shalit's America
Feb 13, 1981 · 30 min
Sunrise Semester: Societal Behavior with Norman Gorman, Commercial: Henry Moore for American Express, SCTV Special News Report: Chez Mona, Teaser: SCTV News, Kanadian Korner 29: Ki
Mel's Rock Pile: MacArthur Park
Feb 20, 1981 · 30 min
Sunrise Semester: Greek Travel with Alki Stereopolis, Message from Prickley: Mel's Rock Pile, Promo: Jackie Stewart's Wide World of High Voices, Exercise Is Easy with Lucky Ibsen,
Dick Cavett
Feb 27, 1981 · 30 min
Bobby Bittman makes an appearance on the PBS staple's talk show to promote his new film, Funny Stuff. Also features another lesson in Italian cuisine from Chef Marcello.
The Cisco Kid
Mar 6, 1981 · 30 min
Message from Prickley: The Cisco Kid, Commercial: Marlon Perkins' Wildlife Dinner Restaurant, Promo: Neil Jung, Psychiatrist, Promo: The Love Boat, Kanadian Korner 33: Doug Builds
The Best Of Season 3
Mar 13, 1981 · 30 min
Rerun package: all sketch material was seen earlier in the season. Message from Guy: Satellite Model, Sunrise Semester: Do It Yourself Advertising with Phil, Promo: The Merv Griffi