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.
Pet Star: 1
Aug 9, 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
Pet Star: 2
Aug 10, 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
Pet Star: 3
Jan 7, 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
Pet Star: 4
Jan 10, 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
Pet Star: 5
Feb 1, 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
Pet Star: 6
Feb 2, 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
Pet Star: 7
Feb 5, 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
Pet Star: 8
Feb 14, 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
Pet Star: 9
Feb 15, 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
Pet Star: 10
Feb 19, 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
Pet Star: 11
Mar 1, 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
Pet Star: 12
Apr 18, 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
Pet Star: 13
Apr 19, 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
Pet Star: 14
May 9, 2003
Pets: 1. Bingo - Highware dog 2. Izzy (horse) - Hokey Pokey 3. Roxanne (bird) - Painting 4. Lacey (dog) - Spelling 5. Anastasia - Helium 6. Hawk, Bearettle - Obstacle Course 7. Ginger - Going through Piggy Bank 8. Teddi (Porcupine) - Skateborading 9. Tops (dog) - Stands and spins 10. Cody, Connor - Filps treats Fianlists: Anastasia Hawk, Bearettle Ginger Winner: Anastasia Judges: Sylvester Stallone Tim Curry ""Weird Al"" Yankovic
Pet Star: 15
May 9, 2003
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
Pet Star: Champship 2003
Jun 8, 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
