Pet 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.
Episodes
Cast
Season 1
1. Pet Star: 1
1h
9th Aug 2002
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, Maverick
2. Pet Star: 2
1h
10th Aug 2002
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 Yezzi
3. Pet Star: 3
1h
7th Jan 2003
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, Peter
4. Pet Star: 4
1h
10th Jan 2003
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, Lindsay
5. Pet Star: 5
1h
1st Feb 2003
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. Susan
6. Pet Star: 6
1h
2nd Feb 2003
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 Yezzi
7. Pet Star: 7
1h
5th Feb 2003
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. Tempestt
8. Pet Star: 8
1h
14th Feb 2003
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 Yezzi
9. Pet Star: 9
1h
15th Feb 2003
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 Sandlers
10. Pet Star: 10
1h
19th Feb 2003
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 Stein
11. Pet Star: 11
1h
1st Mar 2003
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 Hartman
12. Pet Star: 12
1h
18th Apr 2003
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 Widmer
13. Pet Star: 13
1h
19th Apr 2003
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 Gallant
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 Muniz
16. Pet Star: Champship 2003
1h
8th Jun 2003
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 Widmer