As of July 2026, The Soup Season 5 aired in 2008 with 63 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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The Soup Season 5

2008 63 Episodes Talk · Comedy ⭐ 6/10

The Soup Season 5 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 31 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Joel McHale — stay for everyone else around them. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason The Soup Season 5 keeps coming up in conversation. The Soup Season 5 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Season 5 of The Soup includes 63 episodes. It aired from January 2008 to December 2008. This season stars Joel McHale. Joel McHale leads a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2008. What keeps The Soup Season 5 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

The Soup Season 5 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Joel McHale's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

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🎬 The Soup Season 5 — Episode Guide

E1
The Soup Clipdown '07 Part 2
2008-01-04
The Top 20 clips of 2007 from the worst of TV entertainment.
E2
January 11, 2008
2008-01-11
This week Joel talks about Britney's highly publicized breakdown, raccoons, the new American Gladiator cast, "pop off," and the People's Choice Awards. The "Clip of the Week" was Chris Crocker's new music video.
E3
January 18, 2008
2008-01-18
This week Joel talks about the Philadelphia tryouts on American Idol, Britney's new accent, Cloverfield, and Eddie Murphy's two week marriage. The "Clip of the Week" came from a Latin practical joke show called Infarto.
E4
January 25, 2008
2008-01-25
This week Joel talks about the Presidential candidates, the American Idol tryouts in San Diego, the new Rambo movie, lollipops, fatherly advice from Snoop Dogg, and Dutch Ovens. The "Clip of the Week" is from The Bad Girls Club, when someone breaks Tanisha's "clayboy" and she goes on a pot banging ...
E5
February 1, 2008
2008-02-01
This week Joel talks about the Omaha and Miami tryouts on American Idol, the S.A.G. awards, Eli Manning and Tom Brady, bird infestations, and Tanisha's pot banging rampage. The "Clip of the Week" is of Debbie Matenopoulos on the red carpet for the Screen Actors Guild awards.
E6
February 8, 2008
2008-02-08
This week Joel talks about the Atlanta tryouts of American Idol, truck pulling, Kinoki footpads, Barack Obama's grandmother, and helpful tips from an American gladiator. The "Clip of the Week" is from the reality show Ocean Force, when a teenager nearly pukes on an officer.
E7
February 15, 2008
2008-02-15
This week Joel talks about the new season of Flavor of Love, Siegfried and Roy's reunion, the Anorexic Twins, Denise Richards new show, and hot pockets. The "Clip of the Week" is Natalie Portman complimenting Scarlett Johansson on The Today Show.
E8
February 22, 2008
2008-02-22
This week Joel talks about Bindi Irwin, the new Knight Rider movie, Lindsay's photo shoot, glam-cams, and Paris' 27th birthday. The "Clip of the Week" was Oprah Winfrey counting orgasms.
E9
February 29, 2008
2008-02-29
This week Joel talked about Gary Busey on the Red Carpet, Hotbox of Carters, The Moment of Truth going too far, cat flossing, and limbo beach parties. The "Clip of the Week" was from The Today Show's interview with two lottery winners of $270 million.
E10
March 7, 2008
2008-03-07
This week Joel talks about sassy idol contestants, Brett Farve, the Anna Nichole motion picture, virgin toothbrushes, meatballs, and a special visit from a bad girl. The "Clip of the Week" was a news story about a supposed Lizard Man attacking a car.
E11
March 14, 2008
2008-03-14
This week Joel talks about his new child, the Eliot Spitzer craze, babies who can read, the new American Idol set, and the sequel to 10,000 BC. The "Clip of the Week" was of Maria Menounos on Bizarre Foods eating bugs.
E12
The Soup Presents: Pretty, Stupid Models
2008-03-17
In this special, we see models displaying un-model-like behavior.
E13
March 21, 2008
2008-03-21
This week Joel talks about the return of Dancing with the Stars, Spider-man underwear, honk-ey crackers, boob groping, and over-the-top figure skating. The "Clip of the Week" was a news segment about two civilians fighting crime dressed as super heroes.
E14
The Soup Presents: Infotainment News-O-Rama
2008-03-24
In this special, we take a look at the dumbest Britney stories, diet tips from the anorexic twins, Mario López and Matthew McConaughey's shirt allergy, and the vicious attack that forever changed Joel.
E15
March 28, 2008
2008-03-28
This week Joel talks about the return of The Hills and CSI: Miami, blazed up Idols, Danny Bonaduce's new show, spreadsheets, and attempted spray tan murders. The "Clip of the Week" was from a competition on That's Amoré!
E16
The Soup Presents: Love and Sex on Your TV, Ew!
2008-03-31
In this special, we a take look at love. Or at least how it's presented on TV.
E17
April 4, 2008
2008-04-04
This week Joel talks about the return of Hell's Kitchen, a sick April Fool's prank, Beaverquest, getting "Rick Rolled," and massive instability. The "Clip of the Week" was of Willard Scott sounding crazy.
E18
The Soup Presents: The Soup Side Show!
2008-04-07
The Soup Side Show! features a tent full of Idol rejects, gladiator games, caged rednecks, dangerous animal acts, and the world's smallest dynamos. All presented by ringmaster Joel McHale.
E19
April 11, 2008
2008-04-11
This week Joel talks about the Idol Gives Back special, who to support on Dancing with the Stars, sound effects, and pestilence carrying commoners. The "Clip of the Week" was from the finale of That's Amoré! and who Domenico choices.
E20
April 18, 2008
2008-04-18
This week Joel talks about the Rock of Love 2 finale, lollipops, masturbating, Kellie Pickler's acceptance speech, and 10 inch dutch ovens. The "Clip of the Week" came from Miss Rap Supreme, where the magic mirror gave the contestants their challenge.

🎭 Cast of The Soup Season 5

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Joel McHale
Self - Host

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