MADtv: Season Ten (2004-2005)

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The Season Ten cast of MADtv. (Top Row, Left to Right) Nicole Parker, Ron Pederson, Frank Caliendo, Aries Spears, Paul Vogt and Bobby Lee. (Middle Row) Stephnie Weir, Michael McDonald and Daniele Gaither. (Bottom Row) Keegan-Michael Key and Ike Barinholtz. Not pictured: Jordan Peele, Crista Flanagan and Spencer Kayden.

1 Season summary
2 Opening montage
3 Cast
- 3.1 Repertory players
- 3.2 Featured players
4 Episodes
5 Notes
6 DVD releases
7 External links

[edit] Season summary

Season 9 ended with Mo Collins and Josh Meyers leaving the cast to pursue movie careers. That meant last year's featured cast members - Daniele Gaither, Keegan-Michael Key, Nicole Parker, and Jordan Peele - would be upgraded to repertory players. And the timing couldn't have been better. After the Ashlee Simpson incident on Saturday Night Live, Nicole Parker would frequently appear in sketches as the pop singer. Outside of that, she would also impress audiences with her other impersonations of Ellen DeGeneres, Kathy Griffin, and Britney Spears.

African-American newcomers Gaither, Key, and Peele would further cement their place on MadTV. The latter two would do a repertory sketch as the "Man Up" crew who'd have to break jinxes. Gaither would be featured in plenty of sketches, and would be praised as a great scene stealer.

The season was also the last for Ron Pederson and Paul Vogt. While they were funny, they had budget cuts and were no longer needed. Regardless, Pederson entertained audiences with his Clay Aiken impersonation, and Vogt owned a lot of funny sketches, such as the Fanta commercial parody as Beth, Lillian Verner Game Show as Dale Priskett, and Inside the Actor's Studio as James Lipton. Additionally, Aries Spears, who was a MADtv cast member since Season 3, would leave the show at the end of the season, tying Debra Wilson's then record for the longest tenure for a MADtv cast member (it would later be surpassed by Michael McDonald's nine years).

On the subject of new cast members, Crista Flanagan would join the cast, but not be updated to repertory player status until next season. Regardless, she brought a preview of what to expect around that time, including very demure stand-up comic Luann Lockheart.

The 10th season would also see former cast members make returns. Will Sasso returned in 2004 to reprise his role as Kenny Rogers in a reality show-themed sketch. Mo Collins returned for episode #1014 (along with Susan Sarandon, her first appearance since February 10, 2001) to reprise famous roles such as Doreen Larkin and Lorraine Swanson. Artie Lange also returned for the second time in a row in two episodes. Also Alex Borstein reprised her role as Miss Swan, and joined her Family Guy co-star Seth Green once again for another Brightling sketch. Finally, original players Nicole Sullivan and Debra Wilson (for the first time since she left in 2003) made big waves when they returned, reprising some of their famous characters.

Staff writer Steven Cragg appeared in three episodes starring in self-made short films.

[edit] Opening montage

The title sequence starts off with the MADtv logo appears across the skyline of Los Angeles which takes up of the whole screen. The theme song, which is performed by the hip-hop group Heavy D & the Boyz, begins and an announcer announces "It's MADtv! Starring...," and then he introduces (alphabetically) the name of each repertory cast member, followed by the featured cast. As he does so, the screen dissolves into three live action clips (all of the same clip) of an individual cast member. Then the three screens multiple until it takes up the whole screen. Then all of the multiple clips flip over and displays another clip of the same cast member. As the multiple clips are reduced to one clip, a still color photo of the cast member is super imposed on the screen with his/her name appearing in caption over the photo. When the last cast member/guest is introduced, the music stops and the title sequence ends with the phrase "You are now watching MADtv..."

[edit] Cast

[edit] Repertory players

[edit] Featured players

Crista Flanagan (first appearance episode #1012)
Spencer Kayden (first appearance episode #1015)

[edit] Episodes

The tenth season of MADtv aired from September 18, 2004 to May 21, 2005. There was a total of 23 episodes produced for that season. They were as follows:

Episode	Airing Date	Host/Guest(s)	Sketches	Other notes
#1001	September 18, 2004	Charla Faddoul and Mirna Hindoyan	Cast members argue over what opening intro to MADtv's 10th season should be used. Jovan Muskatelle (Keegan-Michael Key) reviews the latest movies during a live newscast. Angela (Stephnie Weir) tries to get an interview from George W. Bush, but gets attacked by secret service agents and rabid squirrels. Bill Cosby (Aries Spears) promotes Jell-O shots for a single mother (Nicole Parker) who gave up on her dreams. The rugged Abercrombie & Fitch employees have competition in the form of Lane Bryant's Rubenesque employees. Alex Trebek (Ike Barinholtz) tries to rig today's Jeopardy! game in favor for the other contestants (Bobby Lee, Aries Spears) so he can get rid of returning champion Ken Jennings (Ron Pederson). The Amazing Race's Charla Faddoul and Mirna Hindoyan appear in a political parody of their own show, racing against presidential nominees George W. Bush (Frank Caliendo) and John Kerry (Michael McDonald). Introducing Pizza Hut's new Twisted Crust Pizza.	Season Premiere
#1002	September 25, 2004	Amanda Beard, Kaitlin Sandeno	A parody of Growing Up Gotti shows how dumb the sons of Victoria Gotti (Stephnie Weir) are, as well as how unsophisticated A&E has become in its programming. Stephnie Weir apologizes to Victoria Gotti about the preceding sketch, hoping she won't get whacked. Alien, The Princess Diaries, and Snuggle merge in a fake movie trailer. Olympic swimmers Amanda Beard and Kaitlin Sandeno, help promote Chili's barbecue sauce, along with famous figutes such as Evander Holyfield (Aries Spears), Mike Tyson (Aries Spears), Ellen DeGeneres (Nicole Parker), Tom Brokaw (Frank Caliendo), Eve (Daniele Gaither), Clay Aiken (Ron Pederson), Norm McDonald (Frank Caliendo), Robin Williams (Frank Caliendo), and Kirstie Alley (Paul Vogt). Coach Hines (Keegan-Michael Key) becomes disruptive and threatens the lives of others during a funeral. Presidential nominees George W. Bush (Frank Caliendo) and John Kerry (Michael McDonald) begin their debates, then exchange wives in a parody of Trading Spouses. Bae Sung (Bobby Lee) offers to translate for a man who is choking.
#1003	October 2, 2004	Flava Flav, Christina Milian (musical guest), Joe Budden (musical guest	Oprah Winfrey (Daniele Gaither) shares gifts with the audiences. John Madden (Frank Caliendo) reports on which states are in favor of the dueling presidents. P. Diddy (Aries Spears), married couple Britney Spears (Nicole Parker) and Kevin Federline (Ike Barinholtz), and a variety of rappers promote voting on TRL. Controversial figure Mary Kay Letourneau (Nicole Parker) stars in her own sitcom in which she dumps supposed lover Vili Fualaau (Bobby Lee) for another man. Public Enemy member Flava Flav appears on Real Mother**ing Talk in a discussion about the election. A parody of MTV's The Ashlee Simpson Show showcases the singer's lack of singing talent and neverending arguments with her father, Joe (Michael McDonald). Jovan Muskatelle (Keegan-Michael Key) reviews Open Water while Pat O'Brien (Frank Caliendo) interviews actress/singer Christina Milian. Senator John Kerry (Michael McDonald) goes over how he would've reacted to the events of 9/11.
#1004	November 6, 2004	Nely Galán, Jon Heder, Alanis Morissette	Ashlee Simpson (Nicole Parker) experiences déjà vu after another lip-synching gaffe in which she passes the blame on other people. The Duckling host Nely Galán hosts a parody of her show where young tykes are pampered to be beautiful. The Fantana girls introduce a new member of their team: 2-Liter Beth (Paul Vogt). A hurricane makes a visit to the 7 A.M. Condo Report show, and Clifford (Ron Pederson) and Muriel (Stephnie Weir) hold their ground. Singer Alanis Morissette plays sister Delicious Morissette in an MTV Diary special, and in another sketch as a new face at Abercrombie & Fitch. Celebrities such as botox-faced comedienne Kathy Griffin (Nicole Parker), American Idol reject William Hung (Bobby Lee), former talk show host Wayne Brady (Aries Spears), and The Facts of Life duo Charlotte Rae (Paul Vogt) and Kim Fields (Daniele Gaither) look back at the first decade of the new millennium in VH1 I Love the '00s. A klutzy stripper (Stephnie Weir) ruins a bachelor party. Jon Heder appears as a headstrong team captain in a game show. Frank Caliendo closes the show with impersonations of Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Norm MacDonald, John Madden, the cast of Seinfeld, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Chris Farley.
#1005	November 13, 2004	Will Sasso, Marilyn Manson (musical guest)	Average Asian Hideki (Bobby Lee) becomes the life of the party on today's Average Asian. Britney Spears (Nicole Parker) sings about her recent troubles in a parody of "My Prerogative," with back-up from Bobby Brown (Aries Spears) and Kevin Federline (Ike Barinholtz). B-baller Kobe Bryant (Keegan-Michael Key) promotes new shoes. Former MADtv cast member Will Sasso reprises his role of Kenny Rogers in a parody of reality shows in which he forces his contestants to do outrageous stunts and put up with his drunken stupor. Stuart Larkin (Michael McDonald) gets a visit from a vacuum cleaner salesman (Keegan-Michael Key). The Superstitious Knights (Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele) break jinxes at a wedding.
#1006	November 20, 2004	Bill Maher, Ja Rule (musical guest)	MADtv's African American male performers get into a fight, which catches the attention of the security guards. On Punk'd, Ashton Kutcher (Ike Barinholtz) punks president George W. Bush (Frank Caliendo) and V.P. Dick Cheney (Paul Vogt) into thinking that they're on The O'Reilly Factor, but they're actually being interviewed by Real Time with Bill Maher host Bill Maher. Maher also appears with musical guest Ja Rule as a "Ph. D." in another installment of Real Mother**ing Talk where guests discuss Thanksgiving and events of the world. In a parody of The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy (Nicole Parker) keeps wishing she was home to undo the damage she's done in Oz. Dot (Stephnie Weir) competes in a beauty pageant. The songs on Norah Jones' (Nicole Parker) new album makes for high-energy parties. Reporter Jim Rome (Frank Caliendo) and boxer George Foreman (Aries Spears) promote a new grill that cooks turkeys.	Special Thanksgiving episode
#1007	November 27, 2004	Christopher Masterson, Danny Masterson	Stephnie Weir asks the audience if one of them has her ring. Dakota Fanning, Morgan Freeman (Jordan Peele), Kathy Griffin (Nicole Parker), and Samuel L. Jackson (Aries Spears) are contestants on Celebrity Quarters. Employees must ask for permission to get office supplies from Sean Gidcomb (Michael McDonald). Dwarves attack a patrol officer's (Paul Vogt) 'nads when he pulls them over for speeding. Ike Barinholtz and Aries Spears interview celebrities at the 2004 Vibe Awards. Dorothy Lanier (Stephnie Weir) sings musical numbers aboard an airplane. Dr. Funkenstein (Keegan-Michael Key), his monster (Jordan Peele) and Blacula (Aries Spears) go against the creature from the White Lagoon. Brothers Christopher (Malcolm in the Middle) and Danny Masterson (That 70's Show) play lawyers who harass their clients.
#1008	December 11, 2004	Avril Lavigne (musical guest)	Australian spokesman Roland Backinson (Ron Pederson) promotes his Verb Alert home security alarm system. News and death threats to America are broadcasted from Al-Jazeera. Musical guest Avril Lavigne stars in a sex education video from the '70s with teachings from Evil Knievel (Ike Barinholtz). Clifford (Ron Pederson) and Muriel (Stephnie Weir) host the 7 A.M. Condo Report from Mexico, where they hope to get flu shots. Lillian Verner Game Show champion Gail Cinder (Stephnie Weir) goes up against a foul-mouthed puppeteer (Nicole Parker) and an incoherent Smurf collector (Keegan-Michael Key) to hold her title on today's show. Former presidential nominee John Kerry (Michael McDonald) and Mofaz (Michael McDonald) talk about their problems. Steven Cragg gets another chance to say goodbye to his dad through recording a tape.
#1009	December 18, 2004	Nelly (musical guest).	The Fantana girls and 2 Liter Beth promote new holiday flavors. Academy Award winning actress Renée Zellweger (Nicole Parker), fitness guru Richard Simmons (Paul Vogt), Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest (Aries Spears), American Idol reject William Hung (Bobby Lee), and now-thin Anna Nicole Smith (Stephnie Weir) compete on Celebrity Quarters. The Abercrombie & Fitch boys hire a minority (Jordan Peele). Regardless of being on the Miami Heat, that doesn't stop Shaquille O'Neil (Aries Spears) from dissing the Los Angeles Lakers, especially on today's episode of Shaq and the (Former) Super Lakers. Subliminal messages about actress Sarah Jessica Parker (Nicole Parker) being the new covergirl for GAP frequently appear during a commercial for the clothing store. Ike Barinholtz and Aries Spears conduct red carpet intreviews at the 2004 Billboard awards. Guests talk about December holidays on this week's installment of Real Mother**ing Talk. A singing group in a shopping mall annoy patrons with their overdone singing.	Special Christmas episode
#1010	January 8, 2005	The Hives (musical guest)	Bae Sung (Bobby Lee) offers assistance at an auto repair shop. Special Patrick (Michael McDonald) is allowed to do news, but makes embarrassing statements. Movies Ray and The Grudge merge together in a parody where Ray Charles (Aries Spears) contends with Japanese demons haunting his house. In a commercial for Levitra, a girl (Stephnie Weir) embarrasses her boyfriend (Ike Barinholtz) about his sex problems, and even has the cameras taping them during intercourse. A biracial couple (Nicole Parker, Jordan Peele) host a show called Inside Looking Out where they frequently express their love. Marvin Tikvah (Michael McDonald) gets swimming lessons from two barely-legal swimming instructors (Stephnie Weir, Daniele Gaither) whom he gets flirty with. A scuba diving couple (Michael McDonald and Stephnie Weir) break up when they are stranded in the middle of the ocean in a parody of Open Water.
#1011	January 22, 2005	Nicole Richie, The Donnas (musical guest)	American Idol winners and losers sing about their lives after winning to the tune of Kelly Clarkson's "Since You've Been Gone". With the help of a new sidekick (Ron Pederson), Matthew the Bible Dude (Michael McDonald) fights against the sin of teens listening to songs from Hillary Duff. Dr. Kylie Johnson (Stephnie Weir) prepares to give breast implants to an insecure girl (Nicole Parker), all the while acting wacky. Nicole Richie appears as Kelly Ripa in a parody of Pantene commercials, while Sarah Jessica Parker (Nicole Parker) and an unknown (Daniele Gaither) promote their own hair products. A morbidly obese Fat Albert is in danger of having a heart attack in a parody of the classic cartoon. Kim Jong Il (Bobby Lee) interviews Donald Trump (Frank Caliendo) and his wife Melania (Nicole Parker) on The Kim Jong Il Show.
#1012	February 5, 2005	Alex Borstein, Terry Bradshaw, James Brown, Seth Green, Jimmy Johnson, Howie Long	A parody of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition overemphasizes how the people feel after their homes were remade. The hosts of FOX NFL Sunday appear in several pre-game skits, with Anna Nicole Smith (Stephnie Weir) playing the weatherlady. Dot (Stephnie Weir) gets her psychological evaluation. Alex Borstein reprises her role as Ms. Swan and as Mama Brightling, who is joined by Seth Green reprising his role as her son. Frank Caliendo and Ike Barinholtz go to the home of this year's Super Bowl and conduct interviews. During a strike organization, the leader (Michael McDonald) uses racist remarks to make a point.	Special Super Bowl/Valentine's Day episode, Crista Flanagan's debut episode.
#1013	February 12, 2005	Nicole Sullivan, Debra Wilson	As John Madden (Frank Caliendo) promotes a new birdhouse maker from Ace Hardware, he loses precious body parts, and scares his co-stars (Bobby Lee, Nicole Parker). On today's Oprah, the megalomaniacal host (Debra Wilson) and supposed lover Dr. Phil (Michael McDonald) help a victim (Paul Vogt) of a recent hurricane attack. Two stubborn senior citizens (Michael McDonald, Stephnie Weir) won't accept help when it's really needed. A hungover American woman (Nicole Parker) finds herself on a Middle Eastern version of The Price is Right. Lida (Nicole Sullivan) and Melina (Debra Wilson) are the many contestants on MTV Spring Break, hosted by hasbeen actor Matthew Lillard (Keegan-Michael Key). Ashlee Simpson (Nicole Parker) still catches flack from her recent scandal on Reality Check. Bae Sung (Bobby Lee) is the only person who can help a businessman (Ike Barinholtz) communicate with the French at an airport. A parody of Desperate Housewives mentions actresses who received botox and a klutzy Teri Hatcher (Nicole Parker).	Some versions of this episode aired on Comedy Central either cut the "Muslim Price Is Right" sketch and air the "Desperate Housewives" sketch or cut the "Desperate Housewives" sketch and air the "Muslim Price Is Right" sketch for time reasons.
#1014	February 19, 2005	Mo Collins, Susan Sarandon	Snoop Dogg (Keegan-Michael Key) and Pharrell (Jordan Peele) rap about the consequences of getting high in a parody of his hit single "Drop It Like It's Hot." A lonely woman (Paul Vogt) fantasizing about how perfect her life would be if she bought greeting cards and trinkets from Hallmark. Stuart Larkin (Michael McDonald) and his mom (Mo Collins) prepare to move away, but not until Doreen flirts with the neighbor (Paul Vogt), who's glad they're leaving. Lorraine (Mo Collins) goes to the bowling alley and causes all kind of madness. On today's episode of The Lillian Verner Game Show, Gail Cinder (Stephnie Weir) holds onto her championship crown against a Carrot Top-type comic (Jordan Peele) and chinless Carol Finney (Mo Collins). Susan Sarandon plays a greedy relative visiting her family.
#1015	February 26, 2005	Colby Donaldson, Artie Lange, Jeff Probst	Survivor host Jeff Probst and champion Colby Donaldson appear in a parody of Lost where the castaways learn that Probst poisoned Donaldson to get the role of host--and discover that they're stuck on Fantasy Island. Clifford (Ron Pederson) and Muriel (Stephnie Weir) look over at the nominees for the latest Oscar awards show. MadTV alum Artie Lange guest stars in a sketch where drunkards (Daniele Gaither, Michael McDonald, Stephnie Weir, and Keegan-Michael Key) hold an intervention for their sober friend (Ike Barinholtz) who supposedly has a gambling problem. The hosts of Inside Looking Out are interrupted by their Jewish neighbor (Ike Barinholtz) looking for rent money. Morgan Freeman (Jordan Peele) introduces the first black inventor (Keegan-Michael Key) who came up with such stereotypically black items as grape soda, the use of the word "stank ho", the do-rag, and the concept of "Colored People Time."	Spencer Kayden's debut episode.
#1016	March 12, 2005		For a "ratings-busting special", Dr. Phil (Michael McDonald) looks at dysfunctional families and feedback from rambling comic Ellen Degeneres (Nicole Parker) and American Idol contestant Fantasia Barrino (Daniele Gaither). Michael Jackson (Aries Spears) breaks into parodies of his greatest hits during his trial. At Cal State Fullerton, Rusty Miller (Michael McDonald) hosts an event where president George W. Bush ([{Frank Caliendo]]) and secretary Condoleezza Rice (Daniele Gaither) answer questions from the audience. Ike Barinholtz and Ron Pederson interview celebrities at the American Idol Final 12 Party. Tank (Bobby Lee) tries to pick up girls outside of a party, with one being totally smashed (Crista Flanagan). An awkward comedienne (Crista Flanagan), who does stand-up. During audition, a clumsy skater (Crista Flanagan) keeps accusing her DJ (Keegan-Michael Key) for making her mess up. In a parody of Million Dollar Baby, Maggie (Nicole Parker) goes up against Mike Tyson (Aries Spears).
#1017	March 19, 2005		A video by Maroon 5 dedicated to tsunami victims is drowned out by prepubescent shout-outs. Anna Nicole Smith (Stephnie Weir) acts flirtatious and klutzy in a Chanel No. 5 commercial. QVC hostesses (Nicole Parker, Stephnie Weir) make racist comments toward Mexican models (Paul Vogt, Daniele Gaither, and Keegan-Michael Key) who show off stereotypically Hispanic clothes. A 1950s film teaches teenage boys how to phone girls. A couple humiliates each other by using embarrassing pictures of each other when they end up on the news. A woman (Nicole Parker) loses her house, her boyfriend (Ron Pederson), and her mind as she shops on eBay. A guy (Ike Barinholtz) must put up with a wacky party girl (Crista Flanagan) who doesn't know that she and him are the only ones there. MADtv writer Steven Cragg criticizes the lack of quality on television and hosts his own reality show on an ambulance.
#1018	April 9, 2005		Officer Rufus Champagne (Paul Vogt) gets in more trouble when he responds to a domestic disturbance call, then has dwarves wailing on his crotch. Marvin Tikvah (Michael McDonald) looks forward to his day at rehab, until he meets his nurse (Paul Vogt). Taco Bell employee Jorge (Keegan-Michael Key) keeps making a scene at his workplace. A cynical old man (Michael McDonald) complains about the world, and receives a visit from a man (Ron Pederson) riding a unicorn. A married woman (Stephnie Weir) hosts an Ellen DeGeneres-type show. Cindy Delmont (Paul Vogt) reports a sexual harassment crime. MADtv writer Steven Cragg tries to film himself having sex with his wife without her consent.
#1019	April 23, 2005		Urban actors and actresses, including Snoop Dogg (Keegan-Michael Key), Monique (Daniele Gaither), Queen Latifah (Aries Spears), and single white male Jimmy Fallon (Ron Pederson), unite in another played-out urban comedy, The Barbecue Bus. Celebrities and figures, such as Britney Spears (Nicole Parker), Connie Chung (Bobby Lee), Ellen Degeneres (Nicole Parker), Ja Rule (Jordan Peele), Robert De Niro (Frank Caliendo), president George W. Bush (Frank Caliendo), and Clay Aiken (Ron Pederson), record their voices for Sprint ringtones. Coach Hines (Keegan-Michael Key) threatens the audience during career day. Rapper Xzibit (Jordan Peele) hosts an alternative variation of Pimp My Ride where a bride-to-be (Nicole Parker) is turned into the sleazy tramp her husband (Ike Barinholtz) wants her to be. Cindy Delmont (Paul Vogt) hopes to buy a Mini Cooper. Mrs. LaMontrose (Daniele Gaither) has a few things to say what her son (Jordan Peele) is doing with his wife Pat-Beth (Nicole Parker) in another episode of Inside Looking Out. John Madden (Frank Caliendo) gets in all sorts of accidents while promoting the new Abs-Zapper with former model Christie Brinkley (Stephnie Weir). Now you can name your own star at the Detroit Institute For Star Naming. Bobby Lee introduces a new hip-hop band called Yo Ma Ma.
#1020	April 30, 2005	Artie Lange	Michael McDonald shows off his dog training talents. Sherry the stripper (Stephnie Weir) gets into more accidents while at a birthday party. Coach Hines (Keegan-Michael Key) threatens his basketball players during a game. A couple (Spencer Kayden, Keegan-Michael Key) do single role-playing while the other party is asleep. Today's episode of Lillian Verner Game Show has Gail Cinder (Stephnie Weir) holding onto her champion crown against a nerdy albino (Ike Barinholtz) and a "plushie" in a mouse fursuit (Michael McDonald). Former MADtv castmember Artie Lange appears on Inside the Actors Studio in which he discusses his past life on the sketch variety show.
#1021	May 7, 2005	Michael Cera, Tony Hale	Celine Dion (Nicole Parker) goes on tour...again. Roland Backinson (Ron Pederson) returns to promote Verb Alert products for minivans. A parody of 24 focuses on the life of MADtv cast member Bobby Lee and his shrine to Nicole Parker. Real Mother**ing Talk celebrates Mother's Day with Francis Michael McCrovsky (Michael McDonald) bringing his mother (Spencer Kayden) to the show. Arrested Development stars Michael Cera and Tony Hale play UK cops who try to stop the bickering royal family in a British parody of Cops. Dr. Funkenstein (Keegan-Michael Key) and his monster (Jordan Peele), with the help of Bruce Lee's cousin (Bobby Lee) face off against Queen Nefertiti (Daniele Gaither), who is disguised as a museum curator. Bill Cosby (Aries Spears) invites the stars of The Bill Cosby Show for the 20th Anniversary Reunion special, but the only one available are Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Jordan Peele), Raven-Symone (Daniele Gaither), and Phylicia Rashad (Keegan-Michael Key). A married couple (Crista Flanagan, Michael McDonald) recall their botched up wedding day on an anniversary tape.
#1022	May 14, 2005	Ryan Reynolds, Debra Wilson	Stephnie Weir announces that she has been diagnosed with "wandering kidneys" from her many years of doing rough physical comedy on MADtv. Tank (Bobby Lee) tries to pick up women at the Playboy mansion. Ms. Campbell (Stephnie Weir) eventually forces a mother (Nicole Parker) to take her son out of an R-rated slasher film. Ludacris (Keegan-Michael Key) and Julie Andrews (Nicole Parker) are guests on today's TRL, which features a new video from dead rapper MC Esher (Aries Spears). Actor Ryan Reynolds appears on The B.S. as an INS agent undercover as a security guard looking to arrest illegal immigrant Kim-Chee (Bobby Lee). A kissing game between a woman (Stephnie Weir) and a man (Michael McDonald) goes too far when the man begins telling the truth. Bible Dude (Michael McDonald) stops rebellious kids from playing video games without parental consent. Whitney Houston (Debra Wilson) and Bobby Brown (Aries Spears) get into a dispute while singing duets.
#1023	May 21, 2005	Nicole Sullivan, Amber Tamblyn	With her name being tainted by Ike Barinholtz, former cast member Nicole Sullivan insults an audience member who looks to make a wish. The Stroms (Michael McDonald, Stephnie Weir) think two paramedics (ike Barinholtz, Jordan Peele) are trying to rape them. Joan of Arcadia actress Amber Tamblyn plays a teen who helps celebrate average Asian Hideki's (Bobby Lee) birthday. Gray (Jordan Peele) and Carl (Keegan-Michael Key) try to break hexes before performing MacBeth on stage. Sean Gidcomb (Michael McDonald) prohibits employees from relationships within the workplace. A 1950s film promotes tolerance towards African-American neighbors, but the message goes haywire when one of them wants to date a white family's daughter (Nicole Parker). Frank Caliendo does impersonations of George W. Bush, Jerry Seinfeld, John Madden, and more celebrities in his stand-up act. George W. Bush (Frank Caliendo) introduces a new national security advisor.

[edit] Notes

This was the last season to feature Aries Spears, who was a MADtv cast member since Season 3. Spears' eight year tenure tied Debra Wilson record for the longest tenure for a MADtv cast member. Only Michael McDonald would surpass such a long tenure, at the start of the twelfth season.
This was also the last season for Ron Pederson and Paul Vogt. They were fired because of budget cuts, and the producers did not see any need to keep them on the show any longer.
Out of the two featured players of Season 10, only Crista Flannagan was retained and promoted to repertory status for the following season. Spencer Kayden's contract was not renewed.
This season marked MADtv's tenth anniversary, even it wasnt officialy 10 years until mid-October of 2005. As such, many former cast members, like Artie Lange, Nicole Sullivan, Debra Wilson, and Will Sasso, returned to film special sketches which were broadcast throughout the season.

[edit] DVD releases

As of March 2007, there have been no video or DVD release of all of the MADtv episodes from Season Ten. However, several sketches from Season Ten was featured on the The Best of MADtv Seasons 8, 9 & 10 which was released on October 25, 2005. The Best of MADtv Seasons 8, 9 & 10 DVD sketch material includes celebrity impersonations, music video, commercial, movie, and TV show parodies, recurring characters, musical guests, and the occasional mock cartoons.