The Soup: Season 5
Season 5 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 The Soup Season 4.
- 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 5 Progress Shield
The Soup Clipdown '07 Part 2
Jan 4, 2008 · 30 min
The Top 20 clips of 2007 from the worst of TV entertainment.
January 11, 2008
Jan 11, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
January 18, 2008
Jan 18, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 L
January 25, 2008
Jan 25, 2008 · 30 min
This 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. T
February 1, 2008
Feb 1, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 "C
February 8, 2008
Feb 8, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
February 15, 2008
Feb 15, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
February 22, 2008
Feb 22, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 o
February 29, 2008
Feb 29, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 f
March 7, 2008
Mar 7, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
March 14, 2008
Mar 14, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
The Soup Presents: Pretty, Stupid Models
Mar 17, 2008 · 30 min
In this special, we see models displaying un-model-like behavior.
March 21, 2008
Mar 21, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
The Soup Presents: Infotainment News-O-Rama
Mar 24, 2008 · 30 min
In 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
March 28, 2008
Mar 28, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
The Soup Presents: Love and Sex on Your TV, Ew!
Mar 31, 2008 · 30 min
In this special, we a take look at love. Or at least how it's presented on TV.
April 4, 2008
Apr 4, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 Will
The Soup Presents: The Soup Side Show!
Apr 7, 2008 · 30 min
The Soup Side Show! 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
April 11, 2008
Apr 11, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
April 18, 2008
Apr 18, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 R
April 25, 2008
Apr 25, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 th
May 2, 2008
May 2, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 n
May 9, 2008
May 9, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 Ove
May 16, 2008
May 16, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 s
May 23, 2008
May 23, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 "Cli
May 30, 2008
May 30, 2008 · 30 min
This 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-parte
June 6, 2008
Jun 6, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
June 13, 2008
Jun 13, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
June 20, 2008
Jun 20, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 Soup's Half-Year Clipdown
Jun 27, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
The Soup Presents: TV Under the Influence - Intoxicated Mayhem on TV
Jun 30, 2008 · 30 min
An 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 ey
July 4, 2008
Jul 4, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
The Soup Presents: People Who Won't Go Away
Jul 7, 2008 · 30 min
Focusing 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 unco
July 11, 2008
Jul 11, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 t
The Soup Presents: Stuff Your Mother Won't Let You Watch
Jul 14, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 anima
July 18, 2008
Jul 18, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
The Soup Presents: Chicks, Man - Whacked Out Women of Reality TV
Jul 21, 2008 · 30 min
Featuring 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
Jul 25, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
August 1, 2008
Aug 1, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 Coun
August 8, 2008
Aug 8, 2008 · 30 min
This 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"
August 15, 2008
Aug 15, 2008 · 30 min
This 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" w
August 29, 2008
Aug 29, 2008 · 30 min
This 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.
September 5, 2008
Sep 5, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
September 12, 2008
Sep 12, 2008 · 30 min
This 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.
September 19, 2008
Sep 19, 2008 · 30 min
This 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
September 26, 2008
Sep 26, 2008 · 30 min
This 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 t
The Soup Presents: Chicks, Man, Part 2 - More Whacked-Out Women of Reality
Nov 10, 2008 · 30 min
The Soup Presents: Cold Turkey - Shows We Can't Quit
Nov 24, 2008 · 30 min
A look at the shows and their stars that we at The Soup are grateful they exist.
The Soup Presents: Dudes, Bro! - The Whacked Out Men of Reality TV
Dec 9, 2008 · 30 min
The focus shines on the men who appear on reality series.
The Soup Clipdown '08 Part 1
Dec 19, 2008 · 30 min
A countdown of the top funniest clips from 40-21, shown on The Soup during 2008.
The Soup Presents: 2008 The Year in Soup
Dec 22, 2008 · 30 min
A 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.