The Chris Isaak Show (2001–2004)

1. S01E01Freud's DilemmaMarch 12, 2001—From Showtime: Chris finds himself dumped by his girlfriend and questions what women really want. On a location shoot for a music video, h
2. S01E02FantasiaMarch 19, 2001—From Showtime: When Anson is arrested for unpaid parking tickets, Chris catches the eye of the lovely Bonnie, one of the arresting officers
3. S01E03Crimes and PunishmentMarch 26, 2001—From Showtime: In an attempt to win favor with his new love interest and duet partner, movie star Minnie Driver, Chris agrees to take care
4. S01E04It's the Music, StupidApril 2, 2001—From Showtime: For a long time, Chris has been stalked by Kim, a mousy fan who is so obsessed with him that she camps outside his house and
5. S01E05The Real MeApril 9, 2001—From Showtime: Chris is initially thrilled when cousin Ordell shows up in town with his new band. His excitement turns to dismay when he d
6. S01E06HurricaneApril 16, 2001—From Showtime: When his band's guitar tech drunkenly passes out backstage, Chris hires Jimmy Vane, an amazing guitar player who used to fro
7. S01E07T & AApril 23, 2001—From Showtime: Chris's public image takes a weird turn when his old girlfriend, comic Caroline Rhea, tells ""The Daily Scoop"" tabloid that
8. S01E08Mr. Isaak's OpusApril 30, 2001—From Showtime: Inspired by his surfing pal Doc, a doctor who spends his vacations helping the poor in Latin America, Chris decides he shoul
9. S01E09TomorrowlandMay 7, 2001—From Showtime: When his boyhood musical idol, trumpeter Jo Jo Burnett dies suddenly after playing with Silvertone, Chris is shocked to lear
10. S01E10Dancin'May 14, 2001—From Showtime: Chris has never been much of a dancer, but when he catches a glimpse of Jenna, the beautiful woman who runs the dance class
11. S01E11The ProfessionalsMay 21, 2001—From Showtime: When a stalker throws a brick through Chris' window, his record company insists he hire a bodyguard at their expense. He's
12. S01E12SmackdownMay 28, 2001—From Showtime: When Chris tries to convince Malcolm Gambol, the new VP at his label, to sponsor a major international tour, his pugilistic
13. S01E13Wages of FearJune 4, 2001—From Showtime: Chris starts to worry when the IRS announces it will be conducting an audit of his tax returns, especially since he's been u
14. S01E14Lost and FoundJune 11, 2001—From Showtime: After a month in the studio, Chris and the band have finally finished recording the title song for the new David Lynch movie
15. S01E15StorytimeJune 18, 2001—From Showtime: When Chris tears his hamstring surfing and is confined to a wheelchair, Yola hires a physical therapist to help nurse him ba
16. S01E16Our PlaceJune 25, 2001—From Showtime: Chris is thrown for a loop when Rhonda, the winner of a radio station's 'Win a Date with Chris Isaak' contest seems to be a
17. S01E17Behind the IsaakJuly 2, 2001—From Showtime: When VH1's ""Behind the Music"" arrives to do a segment on Chris, the record company sends over Dana, a woman who works in p

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01In the Name of LoveJanuary 6, 2002—Chris helps a journalist writing a biography of Roy Orbison. Yola dates a canine psychologist. Kenney and Anson double date.
2. S02E02The Devil Made Me Do ItJanuary 13, 2002—From Showtime: Chris, convinced he has finally found the right woman, suggests that rock journalist Steffie Furst move some of her things i
3. S02E03Chris Isaak DayJanuary 20, 2002—From Showtime: Chris is flattered when the mayor of his hometown of Stockton, California, wants to rename a street, ‘Chris Isaak Avenue.'
4. S02E04Wrong NumberJanuary 27, 2002—From Showtime: As Valentine's Day approaches, a love-struck Chris suggests to Stephanie that they live together. She accepts, but as the h
5. S02E05Duty CallsFebruary 3, 2002—From Showtime: Sifting through a pile of neglected mail, Chris discovers a final notice summoning him to jury duty. Later, during a rehear
6. S02E06Family TiesFebruary 10, 2002—From Showtime: On the rebound from Stephanie, Chris breaks an unwritten band rule and starts dating a young singer/songwriter named Olivia.
7. S02E07DrivenMarch 3, 2002—From Showtime: When a wayward bean fragment from a new coffee grinder scratches Yola's eye, she must wear an eye patch for a week. To her
8. S02E08Rat in the HouseMarch 10, 2002—From Showtime: While Chris and an attractive woman snuggle together watching a late night movie on TV, a brown rat sporting a long tail, co
9. S02E09Hell Is Other PeopleMarch 17, 2002—From Showtime: Bret Michaels, lead singer for the rock band Poison, is producing a movie and may have a part that's perfect for Chris. To
10. S02E10Mysterious HeartsMarch 31, 2002—From Showtime: During a performance at Bimbo's with guest singer Sophie B. Hawkins, Chris notices Heather, a beautiful young woman, smiling
11. S02E11Gimme ShelterApril 7, 2002—From Showtime: Chris secretly longs for a few days to unwind when the demands of his work start piling up. Instead, he must prepare for a
12. S02E12Farm BoysJune 4, 2002—From Showtime: On a flight to Nashville to sing a duet with Emmy Lou Harris, Chris and the gang are forced to crash land in a wheat field i
13. S02E13Home of the BraveJune 11, 2002—From Showtime: Chris accepts an invitation to sing the national anthem at the San Francisco Giants next game. Then Roly recounts Chris's pr
14. S02E14The Hidden MommyJune 18, 2002—From Showtime: Chris is performing with country music star Trisha Yearwood when he hears from his mom that old Uncle Corky has called from
15. S02E15Just Us KidsJune 25, 2002—From Showtime: Backstage, following a great show with guest star Paul Stanley of the rock group KISS, it's revealed that Chris has never th
16. S02E16IsaaklandJuly 2, 2002—From Showtime: Chris is shocked to learn that one of his favorite childhood hangouts, a small amusement park, has been closed and may be to
17. S02E17Charity Begins at HomeJuly 9, 2002—From Showtime: At the request of his mother, Dr. Dorothy Isaak, Chris agrees to organize a charity benefit concert at Bimbo's. The night o

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01The Family of ManJanuary 8, 2004—A happy Chris begins building his cabin in the mountains near Bear Valley, only to discover a Native American artifact during the constructi
2. S03E02CandidateJanuary 15, 2004—Chris's sense of civic duty is aroused when his favorite free parking spot at the public beach he frequents is suddenly designated a red zon
3. S03E03Let the Games BeginJanuary 22, 2004—As a long-time baseball fan Chris, who often tries to meld his American boy-next-door lifestyle with his rock-star profession, revels in his
4. S03E04Home ImprovementJanuary 29, 2004—After hearing about Brian McKnight's luxurious home, Chris feels pressured by the band to improve his homely house and decides to install a
5. S03E05The Little MermaidFebruary 5, 2004—Chris receives an extra $20 when he visits his local bank's automatic teller machine, and feels as though he won the lottery. But when he s
6. S03E06A Little Help From My FriendsFebruary 12, 2004—Chris is in for quite a jolt when Gloria Estefan arrives in San Francisco to perform with him and the band. During rehearsals she showers t
7. S03E07RivalsFebruary 19, 2004—When Michael Bublé stops by to perform at Bimbo's with Chris and the band, his beautiful manager, Olivia, immediately catches Chris' eye.
8. S03E08Criminal FavorsFebruary 26, 2004—Chris and Olivia's relationship is going great, until he meets her good friend - and ex-husband - Neal.
9. S03E09Home FiresMarch 4, 2004—Chris has a yard sale to please Olivia, because she thinks he has too much "stuff". Yola schemes to buy an elderly woman's house. Anson move
10. S03E10Run, Yola, RunMarch 11, 2004—Chris must do some damage control when his girlfriend, Olivia, arranges for Richie Sambora to perform with him, without checking with Yo
11. S03E11Taking OffMarch 18, 2004—Chris, Yola and the band stress out during a layover and then flight home from Wisconsin. Anson hopes to join the "Mile High Club" with a ne
12. S03E12BraveheartMarch 25, 2004—Chris, wanting to impress Yola with his intellect, agrees to appear on the TV game show ""Pop Whiz.""
13. S03E13SuspicionMarch 25, 2004—Chris and Yola go on a romantic weekend getaway in Napa only to find his band booked there as a side gig. Anson and Tanya get back together.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed