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26. The Best of Season 3
March 13, 1981
The season's second "Best Of" episode collects more classic sketches, including "Kanadian Korner" and the "Taxi Driver with Bob Hope" parody.
25. The Cisco Kid
March 6, 1981
The season's first "Best Of" compilation highlights Edith Prickley, "The Love Boat Deer Hunter Special" and the medical mystery of "Cartoon Coroner."
24. Dick Cavett
February 27, 1981
Bobby Bittman promotes his new book on "The Dick Cavett Show," a program Count Floyd insists is scary enough for "Monster Chiller Horror Theatre."
23. Mel's Rock Pile: Richard Harris
February 20, 1981
"Mel's Rock Pile" makes its comeback as special musical guest Richard Harris performs "MacArthur Park" — plus a visit from Mel's younger brother.
22. Gene Shalit's America
February 13, 1981
Bob and Doug take their show outdoors after being banished from the studio. "Gene Shalit's America" explores fine-dining excess at Le Grand Cochon.
21. The Mating Game
February 6, 1981
Walter Cronkite visits "SCTV News" to discuss an age-reversing drug, and Edith Prickley hosts "The Mating Game" with a trio of unlikely bachelors.
20. Cookery Crock, Cartoon Coroner
January 30, 1981
In "Cartoon Coroner," Quincy investigates the death of an unexpected victim, Sylvester the cat, to determine whether he died of natural causes.
19. Midnight Express Special
January 23, 1981
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello host "The Midnight Special" from an unlikely location — an overseas prison — courtesy of SCTV's satellite broadcast system.
18. Alpha Channel
January 16, 1981
SCTV station manager Guy Caballero unveils "Alpha Channel," a futuristic TV concept that lets viewers watch the minutiae of the movie-making process.
17. Two Way TV, Pit Bulls
January 9, 1981
Earl Camembert presents an in-depth report on illegal dog fighting for "SCTV News," and Tom Kessler explores the possibilities of two-way television.
16. 1984: Big Brother
January 2, 1981
Guy Caballero rings in the new year celebration by looking ahead to 1984 and imagining an unsettling future complete with the ever-watchful Telescreen.
15. The Irwin Allen Show
December 26, 1980
Guy Caballero resolutely refuses to pay Moe Green's ransom, so disaster movie master Irwin Allen fills the programming void with a show of his own.
14. Hollywood Salutes Its Extras
December 19, 1980
Joe Flaherty channels film icon Kirk Douglas for a revealing look at the overlooked performers who bring Hollywood's biggest productions to life.
13. Star Wars
December 12, 1980
SCTV proudly unveils exclusive new "Star Wars" content — until it becomes clear the station's intergalactic scoop might not be entirely legit.
12. Hugh Betcha's Night Gallery
December 5, 1980
Hugh Betcha resurfaces as host of "Night Gallery," and Mel Tormé delivers a version of the American national anthem that's anything but conventional.
11. The Sammy Maudlin Show: Bob Hope in China
November 28, 1980
Bob Hope crashes Bobby Bittman's appearance to discuss his new multi-night special. Also features a clip of Taxi Driver starring Gregory Peck.
10. Mel's Rock Pile
November 21, 1980
Mel Slirrup gets into the groove as host of "Mel's Rock Pile." The cast re-creates the celebrity chat and showbiz flair of "The Merv Griffin Show."
9. Man's Ability to Imitate
November 14, 1980
Earl slips product pitches into "SCTV News," and Marcello Sebastiano's first cooking segment goes awry when his lobsters make a break for it.
8. Gaslight
November 7, 1980
The 1944 psychological thriller "Gaslight" gets an irreverent makeover, and Dick Cavett finds himself guesting on a spoof of his own talk show.
7. Play It Again, Bob
October 31, 1980
"Play It Again, Bob" imagines the meeting of two comedy legends, with Rick Moranis delivering an uncanny Woody Allen opposite Dave Thomas as Bob Hope.
6. The Lone Ranger Show
October 24, 1980
News anchor Earl Camembert faces scrutiny on his own investigative program, before the cast saddles up for a spoof of "The Lone Ranger Show."
5. Death Motel
October 17, 1980
"Monster Chiller Horror Theatre" checks into "Death Motel." Afterward, Count Floyd gets the story behind the scares from star Woody Tobias Jr.
4. My Factory, My Self
October 10, 1980
Walter Cronkite replaces Moe Green on "Dialing for Dollars," and Andrea Martin leads a mashup of '70s women's dramas in "My Factory, My Self."
3. Death of a Salesman
October 3, 1980
John Candy steps onto the stage as "SCTV Live Theatre" makes its debut with an irreverent production of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman."
2. Thursday Night Live
September 26, 1980
Eugene Levy's Earl Camembert hosts "Thursday Night Live," SCTV's attempt at a hip new sketch comedy show designed to win over younger viewers.
1. Lee A. Iacocca's Rock Concert
September 19, 1980
Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas make their debut as Bob and Doug McKenzie, bringing their iconic Canadian antics to the "Great White North" sketch.
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Where to Watch SCTV
SCTV is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch SCTV on demand at Netflix.
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Genres
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CastJoe FlahertyEugene LevyAndrea Martin
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Premiere DateSeptember 21, 1976
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IMDB Rating8.5 (2,972)
