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This week Joel talks about the Christian Bale accusations, a new crime-drama "Hollywood Justice," the winner of Legally Blonde The Musical, Douchebag Magazine, and has a flurry of guest stars. The "Clip of the Week" came from the MTV3 show Bust-A-Ritmo.

This week Joel talks about Andrew Lloyd Weber, watching nothing but The Hills (Super Hills Me), giving a lot of "percents," Talk Soup, and catatonic Mexican women. The "Clip of the Week" came from the season finale of Your Mama Don't Dance.

This week Joel talks about raining bears, the return of The Mole, jazz hands, the Paris Hilton of dog grooming, and has a sit down with Clay Aiken. The "Clip of the Week" was the spelling of the word "numnah" from the National Spelling Bee.

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.

This week Joel talks about the revamped Extra, refrigerators with sleeves, the winner of Big Brother, cow blazers, bran flake fanatics, and cool stories from QVC hosts. The "Clip of the Week" was of a student asking questions about nipples on The Principal's Office.

This week Joel talks about the return of Gossip Girl and 90210, pelvis grinding, guinea pigs, and scifi models. The "Clip of the Week" came from The Bold and the Beautiful, where a lady smeared in honey is attacked by a bear.

This week Joel talks about the Olympics, cats eating spaghetti, the final episode of Passions, rectal swabs, and has a visit from the Last Comic Standing. The "Clip of the Week" was of a dancing hot dog on The American Mall, a MTV made-for-TV movie.

This week Joel talks about Madonna's face, bazookas, Oliver Stone's new movie about George W. Bush, Flipping Out, and of course.. Shark Week. The "Clip of the Week" came from Countdown with Keith Olbermann, where Keith showed the clip of his appearance from the previous episode of The Soup.

This week Joel talks about Entertainment News Romania, a lack of hugs on Legally Blonde The Musical, coffee incidents, stunt legs, and has a flurry of special guests. The "Clip of the Week" was from the Good Morning America segment "Wiener Wars," presented by a man named Harry Balzer.

This week Joel talks about slutty jockeys, sea lion aerobics, the Denise Richards school of language, and the return of The Moment of Truth. The "Clip of the Week" was a two-parter of Sharon Stone talking about karma, followed by her comments at an AIDS benefit.

This week Joel talks about the winners of American Idol and Dancing with the Stars, gay marriages, cutting the beef, slut comfort beds, and special effects on Dutch Oven. The "Clip of the Week" was of Maria Menounos with a group of Gossip Girl fans.

This week Joel talks about nachos and purple pandas, "A Decade in Barbara," cougars, cellulite, and the Rock the Cradle finale. The "Clip of the Week" was of CeeDub from Dutch Oven telling a story about hot mustard sausage.

This week Joel talks about confusion on American Idol, racist baby names, reach-arounds, Andrew Zimmern's favourite food group, and symbolism. The "Clip of the Week" came from a news story about a baby bear falling asleep.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

The Situation's time-travel dance on Dancing with the Stars; The Amazing Race's a capella studs get spooked by the Ghana locals; Tiger Woods' alleged sex tape; Harry Loves Lisa; Courtney Love's naked tweet; Oprah's money fight with J.K. Rowling; Charo's live "performance" on Wendy Williams; Dr. Oz diagnoses anal cramps; Undercover Boss has to deal with crap on the job... literally; Fredo's intense workouts on The Biggest Loser; Kim of The Real Housewives of Atlanta goes bisexual; chemical warfare on Bad Girls Club: Miami; Logo's new gay show, The A-List: New York; Nancy Grace shows her softer side on Swift Justice. Plus: the kick-ass clip of the week: Today's shocking story of 911 "non-emergiences."

Joel takes The Soup to Austin, Texas to hang out with award-winning filmmaker and Machete director Robert Rodriguez! But things go South when Joel discovers what Robert's currently working on... America's Got Talent judge Howie Mandel flirts with a contestant, as well as the idea of having to introduce himself to the neighbors whenever he moves... The Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion special explodes in a climax of prostitution accusations and couch-jumping she-males... Larry King hangs out with Ryan Seacrest and sings Lady Gaga's Poker Face out of his ancient face... And America's Next Top Model premieres and makes you want to immediately wash your hands...

Joel snorts up this whole Paris Hilton/Devil's Dandruff story and tries to read the messages in Billy Bush's eyes... Gabourey Sidibe's mother Alice Tan Ridley feels the cold, bony finger of nothingness tapping her shoulder on America's Got Talent... Breaking Bad star and Emmy winner Aaron Paul stops by to sell Joel some pure, crystallized, mind-blowing sandwiches... New Dancing with the Stars contestant David Hasselhoff celebrates his gig by lubricating his liver on Access Hollywood... And Fashion Police co-host Kelly Osbourne pops in to abuse the power of her badge and harass Joel...

Joel tries to stop The Office's Oscar Nunez when he stops by with a Port-O-Potty full of bad intentions for Tila Tequila... America's Got Talent judge Howie Mandel reveals his burning hatred for one Lady Gaga... Bachelor Pad uses pie and vomit buckets to sink even lower into the land of lowest-common-denominator TV... Dina Lohan swings by Today to play hardball with the hardball-playing Matt Lauer and in the process gets hardballed (that sentence will make sense tonight at around 10:09 PM)... The Real World's not-gay Ryan stars in one of the most inadvertently brilliant clips in Real World history... And Children Hospital's Rob Corrdry pops in to proclaim his homicidal love for Justin Bieber...

Joel recaps the pop culture moments of the week including: America's newest folk hero, Jet Blue flight attendant Steve Slater; Bachelor Pad, 19 sex-starved people sharing a bedroom and a hot tub; Jane Velez-Mitchell takes issue with Montana Fishburne's porn video; Bill O'Reilly's attack on Jennifer Aniston's message that single moms don't need a dad; Snooki's arrest for disorderly conduct; America's Got Talent features YouTube "sensations"; So You Think You Can Dance announces a winner; Jersey Shore's Ronnie gets a chick's digits but comes up short, while Vinny and Snooki get a little closer; The Real World: New Orleans's Ryan reveals himself to be a pansy after he blows chunks witnessing a housemate eating a mosquito on a bet; Big Brother's latest evictee; Wife Swap's robotic husband; inspired by the return of Dating in the Dark, comes a new reality show, "Surgery in the Dark." Plus: the Kick-Ass Clip of the Week, Las Vegas Jailhouse's inmate's jail shout-out. ("What's up, Tyrone?")

Joel plays "Fill in the Blank" with Mel Gibson and discovers that his rants are actually sort of cute and cuddly... The Hills comes to an end and Joel reminisces about all the good murderous times he's shared with the cast of vapid twenty-somethings... Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston announce they've found true love, and Joel announces he's found their long lost "Uncle Fid" to give a toast and spit dip on your shoe... The Bachelorette's Kirk introduces Ali to his dad, who in turn attempts to introduce Ali to her maker... Wifeswap presents us with a mother who has a debilitating fear of both zombies and dictionaries... And our Clip of the Week will literally make you want to hurl your feces at the TV...

This week, Joel McHale breaks down the latest Hollywood happenings including the latest Bachelor couple to bite the dust, a Bachelorette breaks more hearts, and Dina Lohan's ice cream drama. Plus, Spike honors Sylvester Stallone, Miley Cyrus reminds us she's still an incoherent teen, and see who La Toya Jackson is turning to for closure on Michael's death. Then, the crew tunes into the strangest moments from America's Got Talent, Dance Your A*s Off, The Real L Word, Wipeout, and other hot shows.

This week Joel talks about Clay Aiken, mammary glands, the return of Dancing With the Stars, cool tricks, the alphabet, and has an unexpected visit from Simon Pegg. The "Clip of the Week" was of fight during the reunion episode of From G's to Gents.

This week Joel talks about the upcoming Real World/Road Rules Challenge, balloons, the funniest thing on planet earth, Michael Jackson's underwear on eBay, and tattooed douchebags. The "Clip of the Week" was of Dr. 90210 working out in the morning.

This week Joel talks about the Teen Choice Awards, professional bowler Sticky Fingers McDougal, lesbian shaming, and his ongoing duel with Keith Olbermann. The "Clip of the Week" came from Live with Regis and Kelly, where Anderson Cooper talked about the E! show Living Lohan.

This week Joel talks about celebrity family news, the return of Big Brother, rabbit envelope openers, accidents, and his appearance on The Today Show. The "Clip of the Week" came from I Love Money, where a contestant was surprised at how "Mexican" Mexico was.

This week Joel talks about fantasy adultery leagues, the season finale of The Bachelorette, Ringo Starr's birthday, the new iPhone 3G, and interviews Nicole Kidman. The "Clip of the Week" was of the Superior Livestock Auction on the RFD TV network.

This week Joel talks about Bravo's A-List Awards, vaccinations, the M. Night Shyamalan Twist Ending Generator, future stripper names, and integrity. The "Clip of the Week" was of a Headline News story about the new bird-poop facial craze.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Awards are given to the best and worst of the pop culture video clips taken from the world of TV. E! Employee of the Year, Let's Take Some E! Clip of the Year, and Most Self Indulgent Tyra Moment are just a few of the awards given out.

On this live episode of “The Soup” Joel’s special guest is “Larry King”. He was the host of his own Talk Show called “Larry King Live” on CNN from 1985 until he decided to retire in 2010. It was CNN’s most watched & longest-running program, with over 1 million viewers nightly. Larry is also an Actor, Comedian & a Voice Over Actor. During his career he has won 2 Peabody Awards & 10 Cable ACE Awards.

Joel plunges into the deep end of the Charlie Sheen pool, but makes sure to cover his nose so as not to get any "seven gram rocks" up it... Rolling Stone puts Snooki on its magazine cover, and Rolling Stone's magazine cover puts a doctor's appointment on its to-do list... Things heat up on The Bachelor between Brad and Ashley, and by heat up we mean get intensely awkward and uncomfortable... America's Next Top Model contestants scribble pictures on scrap paper and then squirt their tears at them... And Charlie Sheen releases a self-help book to teach you to be as awesomely bat-guano crazy as he is...

Celebrity Apprentice returns to your TV, as does the babbling vessel of bat shit insanity that is Gary Busey... Two and a Half Men disappears from your TV, unlike the babbling vessel of bat shit insanity that is Charlie Sheen... Entertainment Tonight airs surveillance footage of Lindsay Lohan shopping for her alleged stolen necklace, and it is far more shocking than most feeble minds can handle... The Real World heads back to Vegas for season number 25, and the recently de-virginized housemate Mike heads back to the Bible for sexual encounter number 2... And RuPaul's Drag Race says more with its crotch then it could ever say with its lips...

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 rampage.

The Bachelor's Brad finally picks the woman he wants to marry...or at least date for a few months before he realizes a televised gameshow probably isn't the best place to find real love... American Idol's Casey Abrams performs Smells Like Teen Spirit, which makes Kurt Cobain glad he smells like rotting corpse... Something called Rebecca Black "sings" its way onto the Internet, which makes Kurt Cobain glad he smells like rotting corpse... The Bad Girls Club gets a new housemate named Wilma, and Wilma's sheets get a new bedmate named urine... And Survivor's Phil shows us he's not just a former federal agent, he's also a current sleep groper...

Televised starvation is back in vogue as Survivor returns to the airwaves, and one castaway is already running dangerously low on saliva... Charlie Sheen gives Lindsay Lohan life advice, which has to be Lindsay's absolute rock bottom... Computers begin their inevitable takeover of mankind when Watson the Supercomputer dominates some future human slaves on Jeopardy... Gold Rush Alaska's Jack Hoffman digs deep into his glory hole for the hottest nuggets yet... And Portlandia star Fred Armisen stops by to trade some gum and significant glances with Joel...

When a man wants to impress the woman he wants to marry, it's only natural that he gleefully mocks her breast size on national TV, right? Apparently it is when that man is bachelor William and he's roasting Bachelorette Ashley Hebert, who took the ribbing like a champ. And then broke down, weeping into her A cups in the wings. Don't worry, Joel McHale will make it all seem funny, plus he's stacked!

This season's main plot device on The Bachelorette is Ashley Hebert's perverse, self-destructive obsession with duplicitous miscreant Bentley. Apparently the B-dawg's magnetic d-bag charm doesn't stop at the ladies, as your TV friend Joel McHale is about to reveal.

Hard-hitting news commentary just got that much harder and hittinger as The Soup brings you a taste of the issues of the day with The Situation Room. Assuming the day is one at Jersey Shore. And to enrich the debate, none other Shore-dweller Vinny Guadagino is on hand. So there's that.