Pet Star
2002 - 2005
Pet Star: 1
9th August 2002Episode 1
Pets: Amber TV the dog, holds balls in her mouth; Max the bird, chasing a mirror; Chip and Raider the chickens, hypoing; Flash the poodle, dancing; Kava the dog, catching cheese balls; Tater the Chihuahua, Butt Surfing; Merlot the pig playing piano; Marverick the Lab Dog, hiding in the box; Ricky the bird, laughing, going to the bag, saying ouch; Monk the dog, acting as a table, and a old movie
Finalists: Max, Kava, MaverickPet Star: 2
10th August 2002Episode 2
Pets: Maggie (dog) and the wolf, did Little Red Riding Hood; Bambi the hamster, got out of the cage in 10 seconds; Sally the frog, hypoing frogs; Skiboot, command his owner; Max and Ruby, play catch; Fluffy the cat, walk across the rope; Larry the lobster, stood on its head; Kizzy the lizard, rode a motorcycle; Warner the ground hog, raised the American Flag; Patrick the Irish setter, jumping rope
Finalists: Skiboot, Warner, Kizzy; Judges: Ben Stein, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Susan YezziPet Star: 3
7th January 2003Episode 3
Pets: Whiplash the dog, Frisbee playing; Allie the bird, bird tricks; Swee Pea the dog, jumping rope; Betty Boop the poodle, driving in a truck; Quiz the cat, sit up in a palm; Brando the dog, skateboarding; Shadow the horse, dancing; Augie the dog, holds 5 balls
Finalists: Whiplash, Swee Pea, Brando; Judges: John, Tempestt, PeterPet Star: 4
10th January 2003Episode 4
Pets: Oliver, dog in a pillowcase; Max Air (dogs), back flips; Rio (bird), impressions; Rat, eats out of a boy's mouth; Magnum (dog), drinks on its high legs; Dana (dog), gets a tissue; Lola (dog), rock bye (to a baby); Mitzi (dog), holds her ears up; Nellie (pig), bowling; Warner the ground Hog, raise the American Flag
Finalists: Max Air, Magnum, Warner; Judges: Ben Stein, Tempestt, LindsayPet Star: 5
1st February 2003Episode 5
Pets:
1. Zeke (dog) - Dunks Basket Ball
2. Holly (dog) - Acts Roadkill
3. Lobster - Handstand
4. Dusty (guniea pig) - Plays music
5. Terrier - Jumps over 2 dogs
6. Spencer (dog)- Clears Table
7. Monkey - Steals loots and other items
8. Hugi (dog) - Tennis Ball smile
9. Miss Prissy (dog) - Stands on 1 paw
10. Chester (bird) - Talking and Laughing
Fianlists: 1. Terrier 2. Hugi 3. Miss Prissy
Winner: Miss Prissy
Judges: 1. John 2. Peter 3. SusanPet Star: 6
2nd February 2003Episode 6
Pets:
1. Duchess - copys owner
2. Air Ripley - Jumps 54""
3. Babs & Drac (turtle) - Turtle Chariot
4. Jorgan - Skateboarding dog
5. Marvin - Walks on owner (Owner flips)
6. King Tut (bird) - Drinking
7. Joe (fish) - Jumping
8. Burrito (dog) - Drumming
9. Max (dog) - Eats Cheeses through Table
10. Red Ryder (dog and wolf) - Hug and Kiss
Fianlists: 1. Air Ripley 2. Jordan 3. Marvin 4. King Tut 5. Red Ryder
Winner: Red Ryder
Judges: 1. ""Weird Al"" Yankovic 2. Ben Stein 3. Susan YezziPet Star: 7
5th February 2003Episode 7
Pets:
1. Sprint - Dancing Dog
2. Olive Oyl - Rolls on Spools
3. Hyrdo and Terra - Beer Fetchers
4. Cody - Water Spiter
5. Miss Elia Lee (mule) - steals blankets
6. K.C. (anteater) - Climbs
7. Tiki (dog) - Stalker
8. Sunny and Flash - Flip for Discs
9. Wazoo (bird) - Talking
10. Joey - Bed time dog
Fianlists: 1. Sprint 2. Hyrdo and Terra 3. Sunny and Flash 4. Wazoo
Winner: Wazoo
Judges: 1. John 2. Frankie 3. TempesttPet Star: 8
14th February 2003Episode 8
Pets:
1. Sky - Fribee Stacker
2. Maximillian - Hides behind posts
3. Martha (bird) - Rides on a bike
4. Nellie (pig)- Bowling
5. Baily (dog) - catching
6. Ms. Vegas - Balnaces Toys
7. Claudia - Picks pockets
8. Misha - Catches rings
9. Lily Blanca - Flips for glass
10. Jet - Says Prayers, sleeps
Fianlists: 1. Jet 2. Sky 3. Maximillian
Winner: Sky the dog
Judges: 1. Tommy Widmer 2. Ben Stein 3. Susan YezziPet Star: 9
15th February 2003Episode 9
Pets:
1. Rookie (dog)- Dances
2. Skeeter - Stands On Rope
3. Coco (bird) - Laughing
4. Sven (dog) - plays piano
5. Pete and Missy - carrys baby
6. Lliad (otter) - dives for keys
7. Pilley (dog) - Catchs Fribees on High legs
8. Sampson - gets the mail
9. Duke - plays Xylophone
10. Chicken dog - Rope Jumper
Fianlists: 1. Rookie 2. Skeeter 3. Lliad 4. Pilley
Winner: Skeeter
Judges: Ringo Starr Jay Leno Chris SandlersPet Star: 10
19th February 2003Episode 10
Pets:
1. Apollo (Chimpanzee) - acts like a cowboy
2. Slate (dog) - Flies through 5 hoops
3. Bink - Jumping and Rolling
4. Holly - Sings
5. Sierra - Jump over owners, while catching a frisbee
6. Mina - Playing the shell game
7. Draco (Iguna)- Rides on a motorcyce
8. Rats - Play Basketball
9. Blue (dog)- Walks and Spins
10. Charlie - Catch its tail
Fianlists: 1. Sierra 2. Bink 3. Mina 4. Charlie
Winner: Sierra
Judges: Frankie Muniz Tempestt Bledsoe Ben SteinPet Star: 11
1st March 2003Episode 11
Pets:
1. Pilot - Dancing
2. Kaia - Body Vault
3. Sugar Mae (poodle) - Puzzling
4. Zane (iguana) - Pizza
5. Tuna (cat) - Climbing
6. Holly (dog) - Long Jumping
7. Daisy - Front paw walking
8. Miwok and Alamo (birds) - Remote Control train
9. Magic (dog) - Counting
10. Pecan (Retriver) - Mooning
Fianlists: Magic Holly Kaia
Winner: Kaia
Judges: Susan Yezzi ""Weird Al"" Yankovic Butch HartmanPet Star: 12
18th April 2003Episode 12
Pets:
1. Mama Drew & Co. - Four dog disc catch
2. Red - Balancing
3. Magic (horse) - couple tricks
4. Romeo (pig)- Dancing
5. Presto (dog) - go through rings
6. Otter (dog) - Drawer
7. Cd - Hula Hoop
8. Missy - Turns on TV
9. Danny (bird) - Talking
10. Hobo (monkey) - BasketBall
Fianlists: 1. Mama Drew & Co. 2. Red 3. Otter
Winner: Red
Judges: Billy West John K. Tommy WidmerPet Star: 13
19th April 2003Episode 13
Pets:
1. Boo - Jumps twice
2. Cappuncino - Balancing
3. Officer Byrd - Drives Cop car
4. Lacey - Gumby
5. Montana - Breakdancing
6. Rascal (raccoon) - playing basketball
7. Gumbo and Macho (dogs) - Breakout
8. Eloise - Upside down
9. Angel (Chimpanzee) - Takes photos
10. Bob (dog) - chapping
Fianlists: Boo Lacey Montana
Winner: Montana
Judges: Gilbert Gottfried ""Weird Al"" Yankovic Matt GallantEpisode 14
Pets:
1. Bingo - Highware dog
2. Izzy (horse) - Hokey Pokey
3. Roxanne (bird) - Painting
4. Lacey (dog) - Spelling
5. Anastasia - Helium
6. Hawk, Bearettle - Obstacle Course
7. Ginger - Going through Piggy Bank
8. Teddi (Porcupine) - Skateborading
9. Tops (dog) - Stands and spins
10. Cody, Connor - Filps treats
Fianlists: Anastasia Hawk, Bearettle Ginger
Winner: Anastasia
Judges: Sylvester Stallone Tim Curry ""Weird Al"" YankovicEpisode 15
Pets:
1. Turbo - Frisbee catcher
2. Buddy - Balancing
3. Margarent (parrot) - get out of cage
4. Ragtime and Taylor (horse and dog) - Ragtime(horse) pushes Taylor (dog)
5. Hubber and Pepper (dogs) - Turntable
6. Chacly (greyhound) - plays with numbers
7. Jester (dog) - Stair Surfer
8. Wesley (chihuahua) - Torilla catcher
Fianlists: Turbo Buddy Chacly Jester
Winner: Chacly
Judges: John K. Ben Stein Frankie MunizPet Star: Champship 2003
8th June 2003Episode 16
Fianlist Pets of 2003:
1. Max the bird 2. Skiboot the dog 3. Brano the dog 4. Max Air the dog 5. Miss Prissy the Chihuahua 6. Red Ryder (wolf and dog) 7. Wazoo the bird 8. Sky the dog 9. Skeeter the dog 10. Sierra the dog 11. Kaia the dog 12. Red the dog 13. Montana 14. Anastasia the dog 15. Chacly the greyhound
Winners:
3rd place is Sierra 2nd place is Chacly 1st place is Skiboot
Judges: ""Weird Al"" Yankovic Susan Yezzi Tommy WidmerPet Star was a show on Animal Planet hosted by Mario Lopez. The show is a contest between owners and their trained pets who perform tricks. The tricks are graded by three celebrity judges on a scale of one to 10. In the end, the three pets with the highest score come out as finalists, and the audience votes on who is the episode's Pet Star. Then, at the end of the season, the winners compete to be the year's ULTIMATE PET STAR. The winner of a regular show gets $2,500, while the winner of the finals gets $25,000.
There were many celebrity judges, including Gena Lee Nolin, Virginia Madsen, Will Estes, Lindsay Wagner, Matt Gallant, Mackenzie Phillips, Billy West, James Avery, George Wallace, Melissa Peterman, Christopher Rich, John O'Hurley, Vanessa Lengies, Dom Irrera, Carol Leifer, Andy Kindler, Melissa Rivers, Meshach Taylor, Kaley Cuoco, Rosa Blasi, Jeff Cesario, Karri Turner, Peter Scolari, Bruce Jenner, Fred Willard, Shari Belafonte, Josh Meyers, Lori Petty, Ben Stein, Richard Jeni, Ken Howard, Paul Gilmartin, Maria Menounos, Tempestt Bledsoe, David Brenner and Amy Davidson.
Pet Star is based on the show Star Search. It is shown in the United Kingdom on Challenge.
