Series synopsis
E!'s 101 is an American drama television series that premiered on E! on July 13, 2003. It ended on March 17, 2006. It stars Joel McHale, Chad Doreck, Ethan Erickson and Andy Milder.
In this series, E! lists 101 of the most significant moments in certain aspects of entertainment, from celebrity couplings to major public gaffes. Actors, comedians and "experts" from the field of entertainment provide commentary throughout each countdown. Each countdown takes place over the course of five nights.
Premise
In this series, E! lists 101 of the most significant moments in certain aspects of entertainment, from celebrity couplings to major public gaffes. Actors, comedians and "experts" from the field of entertainment provide commentary throughout each countdown. Each countdown takes place over the course of five nights.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joel McHale as Self
- Chad Doreck as Self
- Ethan Erickson as Self
- Andy Milder as Self
Guest cast
- Jack Wagner as Self
- Brian Thomas Smith as Self
- Carmen Electra as Self
- Mary Steenburgen as Self
- Mark Curry as Self
- Lance Bass as Self
- Karen Lynn Gorney as Self
- Tyra Banks as Self
- Jonathan Antin as Self
- Christopher Knight as Self
- Rachael Harris as Self
- Simon Cowell as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 65 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 30 | July 13, 2003 | June 10, 2004 |
| Season 2 | 20 | September 26, 2004 | June 30, 2005 |
| Season 3 | 15 | October 16, 2005 | March 17, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment 101 - 81 101. George Michael caught in sex act in public bathroom 100. Martha Stewart busted in stock scandal. 99. Michael Jackson dangles baby from fourth-floor balcony. 98. Melissa Etheridge and Julie Cypher reveal that David Crosby fathered their child. 97. Carmen Electra marries Dennis Rodman. 96. Zsa Zsa Gabor slaps cop. 95. Jennifer Lopez wears revealing dress to '99 Grammys. 94. The Crying Game: it's a dude! 93. Carnie Wilson loses a lot of weight through gastric bypass. 92. Milli Vanilli admit to not singing on album. 91. Gianni Versace murdered. 90. Ben Affleck goes to rehab. 89. Barbra Streisand crashes ""Coffee Talk"" sketch on Saturday Night Live. 88. Sean Young allegedly stalks James Woods. 87. Chris Farley dies. 86. Drew Barrymore goes to rehab at 13. 85. Jim Bakker coerces Jessica Hahn into sex. 84. Roseanne Barr butchers national anthem. 83. Liza Minnelli marries David Gest. 82. Robert Blake accused of murdering wife. 81. |
July 13, 2003 |
| 2 |
Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment 80 - 61 80. Mariah Carey treated for breakdown 79. Pamela Anderson & Tommy Lee sex tape goes public 78. Robert Downey Jr. drug arrests 77. Meg Ryan has affair with Russell Crowe 76. Frank Gifford cheats on Kathie Lee 75. Rick James holds woman hostage 74. Britney Spears strips at VMAs 73. Woodstock's 30th anniversary turns into riot 72. Brandon Lee accidentally killed on set of ""The Crow"" 71. Michael Jackson's hair catches on fire 70. Dixie Chicks face backlash after Natalie Maines insults president 69. Rob Lowe caught in sex tape with two girls (one a minor) 68. Elizabeth Taylor behaves erratically while presenting at Golden Globes 67. Sinéad O'Connor rips up picture of Pope on Saturday Night Live 66. Freddie Mercury dies of AIDS 65. Ted Danson wears blackface at Friars Club roast 64. 100 killed at Great White concert after pyrotechnics set club on fire 63. Aaliyah dies in plane crash 62. Woody Allen marries stepdaughter |
July 14, 2003 |
| 3 |
Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment 60 - 41 60. Halle Berry involved in hit-and-run 59. Debbie Rowe has Michael Jackson's baby 58. John Hinckley shoots President Reagan in attempt to impress Jodie Foster 57. Cher wins Academy Award 56. Margot Kidder has psychotic episode 55. Anne Heche has breakdown, says she is from outer space 54. Gloria Estefan suffers broken vertebra in bus accident but completely recovers 53. Shower scene in ""Psycho"" 52. Michael Hutchence hangs himself 51. Anna Nicole Smith marries ancient billionaire and fights for his money after his death 50. Grace Kelly dies in car crash 49. Angelina Jolie makes out with brother James Haven 48. ""Who Shot JR?"" on Dallas 47. Richard Pryor sets himself on fire 46. Selena murdered 45. Andy Gibb dies at young age 44. Sean ""Puffy"" Combs charged after New Year's shootout 43. Vanessa Williams stripped of Miss America title after nude photos surface 42. Sonny Bono dies in ski accident 41. Mike Tyson bites off Evander Holy |
July 15, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Most Unforgettable SNL Moments 101 - 81 101. Eddie Murphy as Gumby 100. Phil Hartman as Bill Clinton 99. Chris Farley on ice skates 98. Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer 97. The Killer Bees 96. Mike Myers and Mick Jagger as Mick Jagger and Keith Richards 95. The Denise Show 94. Britney Spears addresses lip-synching/fake boob rumors in monologue 93. Unhip music teachers Bobbi and Marty Culp 92. Janet Reno (Will Ferrell) meets the real Janet Reno 91. Pepper mills sketch with Dana Carvey and Adam Sandler 90. The Ambiguously Gay Duo 89. Dana Carvey as Johnny Carson 88. Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro make surprise appearance on The Joe Pesci Show 87. Mr. Short-Term Memory 86. It's Pat 85. Eddie Murphy as James Brown in Celebrity Hot Tub 84. Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey 83. Tommy Flannigan, ""The Liar"" 82. Steve Martin and Gilda Radner dance 81. Will Ferrell in red, white and blue thong |
September 26, 2004 |
| 2 |
Most Unforgettable SNL Moments 80 - 61 80. The Spartan Cheerleaders 79. Dana Carvey as George Bush 78. The Gap Girls 77. The Sweeney Sisters 76. Woodrow, the homeless guy 75. The Superfans 74. The Land Shark 73. Nat X 72. Frank Sinatra Duets 71. William Shatner mocks Trekkies 70. Master Thespian as Santa Claus 69. Lord and Lady Douchebag 68. The Roxbury Guys 67. Men's synchronized swimming sketch 66. Total Bastard Airlines (""Buh-Bye"") 65. Weekend Update: ""Jane, you ignorant slut"" 64. Velvet Jones 63. Inside the Actors Studio, with Kate Hudson as Drew Barrymore 62. Film with John Belushi outliving all castmates 61. Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood |
September 27, 2004 |
| 3 |
Most Unforgettable SNL Moments 60 - 41 60. Fernando's Hideaway 59. Toonces the Driving Cat 58. Eddie Murphy as Rev. Jesse Jackson 57. Arnold Schwarzengegger visits Hanz and Franz 56. Andy Kaufman does theme from Mighty Mouse 55. Phil Hartman as Charlton Heston 54. The Richmeister 53. Mr. Bill 52. Operaman 51. Judy Miller 50. Brian Fellow 49. Celebrity Jeopardy! 48. Ed Grimley 47. Will Ferrell as Harry Caray 46. The Chris Farley Show 45. Fred Garvin, Male Prostitute 44. David Spade as stubborn receptionist 43. Mary Catherine Gallagher 42. Old Glory Insurance (Sam Waterston sells robot insurance) 41. ""White Like Me"" |
September 28, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craziest TV Moments 101 - 81 | October 16, 2005 |
| 2 | Craziest TV Moments 80 - 61 | October 17, 2005 |
| 3 | Craziest TV Moments 60 - 41 | October 18, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | E! |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 13, 2003 |
| Last aired | March 17, 2006 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |