Cheap Seats

1. S01E01Mid South Wrestling 1980February 4, 2004—Randy and Jason delve into the bygone era of Pro-Wrestling, when a pair of Speedos and a potbelly virtually guaranteed you a spot on the sho
2. S01E02Stanford-Cal: The 1982 Big GameJanuary 1, 2004—Witness the startling similarities uncovered between the 1982 Stanford-Cal college football game featuring 'The Play' and the 1984 screen ep
3. S01E03Wide World: Part 1January 1, 2004—Globe-hop with legendary announcers Keith Jackson and Al Michaels in ABC's Wide World of Sports. It's Cliff Diving from Acapulco, Wrist-Wres
4. S01E04Garvey/Bonilla Celebrity NightJanuary 1, 2004—It's Steve Garvey's Celebrity Billfish Tournament and Bobby Bonilla's Celebrity Bowling Tournament. Find out which not-quite-Hall-of-Famer g
5. S01E051997 Spelling BeeJanuary 1, 2003—Check out the most memorable Bee in recent history as 13-year old Rebecca Sealfon takes the Spelling community by storm as she battles young
6. S01E06Roller DerbyApril 7, 2004—It’s the once-great sport of Roller Derby reduced to a place where divorced dads can bring their kids on the weekend and get drunk.
7. S01E071978 World's Strongest ManJanuary 1, 2004—It's the second ever World's Strongest Man competition. From Universal Studios, see events like the Girl Lift and the Tram Pull. Featuring N
8. S01E08Superdogs! SuperjocksJanuary 1, 2004—Travel back to the Golden Age of 1994 when ESPN aired this most breathtaking of sports hybrids. Witness the searing drama when three former
9. S01E091978 SuperstarsFebruary 1, 2004—It's the event that inspired Battle of the Network Stars. Randy and Jason watch the biggest sports stars of their day—Steve Garvey, Deacon
10. S01E10Wide World, Part 2: Real MenJanuary 1, 2004—What makes a real man? Cheap Seats turns to the Wide World of Sports archives in search of true masculinity. Is it the he-men of the 1971 Wo
11. S01E111994 World Series of PokerJanuary 1, 2004—Cheap Seats heads to Binion's Horseshoe in Vegas for the Silver Anniversary of the World Series of Poker. The competition heats up as the wi
12. S01E121979 Oilers vs RedwingsJune 24, 2004—Party Canadian-style as Cheap Seats features Wayne Gretzky's second NHL game ever and the first NHL game played in Edmonton. You'll also mee
13. S01E131990 Dog Show-1990 CheerleadingJuly 8, 2004—Which bitch barks the loudest? You be the judge when our nation's finest canines go at it at the International Kennel Club of Chicago Dog Sh
14. S01E14Bowling-Running of the BullsJuly 28, 2004—Bowling? Sure, have a few drinks. Running from a thousand pounds of angry bovine? You're probably better off with a Shirley Temple. Will the
15. S01E15Wide World of Sports- Part 3August 4, 2004—It makes perfect sense—horses speeding around tight curves… on a sheet of solid ice. Plus Jim McKay, doing his best Sherlock Holmes impressi
16. S01E161995- Strongman-Ms. GalaxyAugust 19, 2004—Watch abstract events determine concrete titles. It's a show where successfully pulling a fire truck with a harness attached to your chest i
17. S01E17NFL Billiards & DartsAugust 26, 2004—What happens when you try to spice up two sports that should only be played and never watched? You get NFL players teamed up with Billiards
18. S01E18Wide World of Sports- Part 4September 2, 2004—In their 4th installment of this ABC Sports staple, Randy and Jason delve into the worlds of Lumberjacking and Cyclo Ball. Chopping, oiling,
19. S01E19Putt-PuttJanuary 1, 2004—"Putt-Putt" Would you believe that professional mini-golf players can make over a million dollars a year? If so, then you're gullible becau
20. S01E201973 SuperstarsSeptember 23, 2004—Join the sports superstars of their day, and Joe Frazier, in chilly Rotonda, Florida, as they battle each other in such extreme sports as go
21. S01E21Bullriding-Lawn Mower RacingSeptember 30, 2004—Just eight seconds to glory—that's all Luke Perry ever asked for. Take the bumpy ride with Randy and Jason at the George Paul Superstar Bull
22. S01E221994 Spelling BeeOctober 21, 2004—They're young, they're awkward, they're geeky. In short, easy targets. So join us as we shamelessly take aim at some of the smartest kids in
23. S01E23High School CheerleadingOctober 28, 2004—In this episode, the guys watch women compete in a sport that began as an activity to root on the men. Watch as high school students shake t
24. S01E24ICW WrestlingNovember 4, 2004—Yeah, it's fake, but it's how they fake it that matters. Join a bunch of out-of-shape middle-aged men that include Dick "the Bulldog" Brower
25. S01E25Roller Derby 1986November 11, 2004—It’s the once-great sport of Roller Derby reduced to a place where divorced dads can bring their kids on the weekend and get drunk. Join 110
26. S01E26Utilityman: The Quest for CooperstownAugust 16, 2004—Randy and Jason Sklar, hosts of the ESPN Classic series "Cheap Seats" and die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fans, meet Jose Oquendo, the man they

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Best of Cheap SeatsMarch 7, 2005—The inaugural season of Cheap Seats was filled with both highlights and lowlights. From Steve Garvey bill fishing to Rebecca Sealfon spellin
2. S02E02Creative Breaking Championships-K-1 FightingMarch 14, 2005—The Karate Kid's got nothing on Randy and Jason. In this episode, the brothers offer up their martial arts expertise and overdubbing skills
3. S02E032000 Great Outdoor GamesMarch 21, 2005—Lake Placid, NY probably hasn't seen a competition that rivals the inaugural Great Outdoor Games. Guns, romance, chopping wood. Desperate Ho
4. S02E04Scrabble-FrisbeeApril 4, 2005—This is not your grandmother's Scrabble. In the 21st century, Scrabble is a world of bingo, shot clocks, hugging, and rabid fans. Make a mis
5. S02E05Pimpin' Your PetApril 4, 2005—Randy and Jason display their love of animals as they visit the Frog Jumping Championships, The San Francisco Cat Show, & The Hambletonian.
6. S02E061998 World Series of PokerApril 11, 2005—Jason and Randy head back to Las Vegas for another installment of the World Series of Poker. It's back to Las Vegas and 1998 for another in
7. S02E07RodeoApril 18, 2014—This one's got it all. The return of Pam Minick, heroic rodeo clowns, $2000 belt buckles, ten gallon hats, ten-inch long mustaches, and the
8. S02E08Gimmick SportsApril 25, 2005—Randy and Jason investigate the world of Gimmick Sports, featuring the Harlem Globetrotters, Hot Dog Skiing, and Trick Shot Billiards. What
9. S02E091980 MLB All-Star GameMay 2, 2005—The Sklar brothers delve into America's pastime as they visit Dodger Stadium for the 1980 MLB All-Star Game. After watching this episode, yo
10. S02E10Wide World On IceMay 9, 2005—Looking to spice up your lackluster sporting event? Just add ice ... and some biting commentary from Randy and Jason. It's motorcycle racing
11. S02E11Superdogs! SuperjocksMay 16, 2005—After the historic 1994 debut of Superdogs! Superjocks! they brought the event back in 1995 for an equally painful sequel. Join Randy and Ja
12. S02E12Fun In The SunMay 23, 2005—Spending too much time in the sun can be hazardous to your health, so stay inside and watch Randy and Jason make fun of skateboarding's less
13. S02E131976 ABA All-Star GameMay 30, 2005—The final ABA All-Star game lives in sports legend as the origin of the slam dunk competition and, as with many legends, their greatness is
14. S02E141978 Superteams- Cowboys vs RoyalsJune 6, 2005—The Kansas City Royals' 5'5" Freddie Patek taking on the Dallas Cowboys' 6'5" Harvey Martin doesn't seem like a fair match, unless the event

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Coney Island Hot Dog Eating ContestSeptember 19, 2005—Here at Cheap Seats we often embrace some or all of 7 Deadly Sins so it's only natural that something dealing with Gluttony would intrigue
2. S03E021995 Spelling BeeSeptember 26, 2005—More smart kids who need to get out more. Yes, it's another Spelling Bee and we do a little home schooling in our own language of origin, so
3. S03E03Women's SportsOctober 3, 2005—Our salute to women in sports, get your poles out (stop that train of thought) for some Bass Fishing. Then it's two women in the squared cir
4. S03E04Kids Putt-Putt-Double DutchOctober 10, 2005—Where's the windmill, the Castle with the moat, the oversized clown head on 18? That's what we asked as two teams of kids square off for the
5. S03E051999 Ultimate Heavy Athletics-Wide World HurlingOctober 17, 2005—Have you ever wondered if strong men can throw stuff farther if they are wearing kilts? If so, you're in luck because we got lots of that bu
6. S03E061989 Holiday Bowl-BYU vs Penn StateOctober 24, 2005—Blair Thomas, Ty Detmer, Jo Paterno and a cast of tens square off in a touchdown fiesta. You'll see what was called "the best catch of the d
7. S03E071995 High School Slam Jam-2003 NHL SuperSkillsOctober 31, 2005—Think you got the skills to pay the bills? Quite honestly we don't think you do, so we put together a show featuring guys who can. First up
8. S03E081996 U.S. Poker ChampionshipNovember 7, 2005—Started by Donald Trump and taking place at his Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, it's the World Series of Poker's combed-over half-brother
9. S03E09On the Road at Busch StadiumNovember 14, 2005—Randy and Jason take Cheap Seats on the road in a quest to try and save Busch Stadium from it's planned demolition. They'll let nothing, inc
10. S03E10Dog Show-World Beard and Mustache ChampionshipNovember 21, 2005—Three words: Ann Rogers Clark. The Dog Show Aficionado returns for more examination of a dog's nether regions. Randy and Jason even pay trib
11. S03E111977 SuperstarsNovember 28, 2005—It's back to Rotonda, FL and another installment of the Superstars. The esteemed Keith Jackson is on hand to host with some help by Reggie J
12. S03E12On the RoadDecember 5, 2005—Randy and Jason take a road trip to the rolling hills and glowing trees of New Jersey to spend an episode watching some ICW Wrestling from f
13. S03E131996 Spelling Bee (Part 1)December 12, 2005—It's the last episode of Season 3 and Charles Barkley always taught us to finish strong. It's an all-star cast featuring Rebecca Sealfon the

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01This Is Inside Cheap SeatsApril 17, 2006—Enter the sacred arena where the episodes you see on air are developed, written and shot. On this special episode we take a look at the inte
2. S04E021996 Spelling Bee (Part 2)June 5, 2006—Lingering questions are answered and familiar faces return for the conclusion of the 96' Bee. While Rebecca Sealfon concentrates on word ori
3. S04E031985 RollergamesJune 12, 2006—Roller skates may be considered passé today, but it doesn’t take long to see why they rocked in the 80’s. We take pride in bringing you the
4. S04E04Evel KneivelJune 19, 2006—With the help of Evel Kneivels life, we answer the burning question that no one has asked. Is it possible to tell the story of a man in a ½
5. S04E051990 Battle of the Corperate StarsJune 26, 2006—As if getting beat by your own boss isn’t sufficient, here’s a competition where you can lose to bosses and employees from other companies.
6. S04E062005 U.S. Open of Competitive EatingJuly 3, 2006—Here at Cheap Seats we often embrace some or all of 7 Deadly Sins so it's only natural that something dealing with Gluttony would intrigue
7. S04E071985 World's Strongest ManJuly 10, 2006—Some of the world's strongest men gather, not to chat, but to perform amazing though impractical feats of strength. That is unless you consi
8. S04E082004 Juggling Championships, Ultimate FrisbeeJuly 17, 2006—Sport or Hobby? Some men take themselves too seriously and the next thing you know hobbies are called sports, championships are held, and pe
9. S04E091996-97 High School Slam Dunk ContestsJuly 24, 2006—Future stars show that they have always been stars. Kobe, Baron Davis and Shane Battier are a few competing in the dunk contest and 3 point
10. S04E10Steve Garvey Celebrity SkiingJuly 31, 2006—Garvey and his gang of C-listers return for a free vacation on the slopes. Buck Rogers is there but sadly no Twiggy. Floorwax returns and br
11. S04E11ICW Superstars of WrestlingAugust 7, 2006—Mil Mascaras, Dick "The Bulldog" Brower, Ernie Ladd, and others do their best to make wrestling look both, like a “sport”, and what people o
12. S04E122003 ISKA Karate ChampionshipsAugust 16, 2006—The Karate Kid's got nothing on Randy and Jason. In this episode, the brothers offer up their martial arts expertise and overdubbing skills
13. S04E13Unbelievable Sports, Part 1August 21, 2006—Does calling a sport unbelievable automatically make it unbelievable? We argue no, in an episode that looks at three sports that would not e
14. S04E14Games with Animals- Horse Pulling, Bull Racing, Rattlesnake ChallengeAugust 28, 2006—We are taught at a young age that animals have feelings too, but what they don’t tell you is that these animals, if used properly, can be a
15. S04E151991 Rose BowlSeptember 4, 2006—We look at the 1991 version of the granddaddy of them all. We look back at a time when the Rose Bowl was just the Rose Bowl, presented by no
16. S04E16Wide World- Snow vs SandSeptember 11, 2006—Randy and Jason debate which is better, Snow or Sand.
17. S04E171993 Radical Outdoor ChallengeSeptember 18, 2006—Radical is an early 90's adjective that has thankfully faded from the American vernacular, but sadly ROC's unradical host, Ryan Seacrest has
18. S04E18Stupid Car TricksSeptember 25, 2006—The guys watch various auto related events.
19. S04E19BodybuildingOctober 2, 2006—Randy and Jason skewer both male and female bodybuilding.
20. S04E201998 Corporate Sports BattleOctober 9, 2006—The 1998 Corporate Sports Battle.
21. S04E211998 and 1999 College Bowling ChampionshipsOctober 16, 2006—The guys watch the 1998 and 1999 College Bowling Championships with the first hosted by David Allan Grier.
22. S04E22Amazing Games- International ToughmenOctober 23, 2006—The brothers watch Florentine Football, Muay Thai Kickboxing and Mongolian Wrestling.
23. S04E23NFL-MLB Arm WrestlingOctober 30, 2006—The Sklar brothers watch excerpts from the 1988 NFL and the 1986 MLB Arm Wrestling Championships.
24. S04E24Unbelievable Sports 2November 6, 2006—This batch of unbelievable sports include skim boarding, arctic snow and go, yo-yo and sumo wrestling.
25. S04E25Pimpin' Your Pet 2November 13, 2006—In the second installment of Pimpin' Your Pet the guys watch sports that feature horses, elephants and bulls.
26. S04E26Cleaning Out the ClosetNovember 20, 2006—In the final episode of Cheap Seats, the Sklar brothers watch excerpts that were not long enough to warrant an entire episode.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed