The Joe Schmo Show

S01E04: Episode 4

Ashleigh reveals to Matt that she has a secret crush on Ralph, the host and also that she thinks that Molly may not be as innocent as she seems. Matt is not impressed and begins scheming to try and vote her off the show. The Immunity Challenge showcases the various castmembers displaying special talents, such as Kip doing bad magic and Matt beatboxing. Hutch "wins" this competition, judged by Ralph and Survivor 2's Jerri Manthey, by performing a moving rendition of "America the Beautiful." Emotions run high at the "Riches to Rags" eviction ceremony. Matt's plan does not go as he had hoped and it is Earl who is evicted from the show. Matt takes his ejection hard, along with the rest of the cast and everyone involved with the project is left wondering if it's right to continue it.

Overview

An average, everyday person finds themselves selected for a reality TV show with a large prize at stake. Little do they know they're the only contestant: all the other "competitors" are actors and the whole show is just a set up to test how they react to different scenarios and moral dilemmas.

Episodes

S01E01 Episode 1

September 2, 2003 60 min
Viewers meet Matt Kennedy Gould, the unknowing mark on a phony reality program called Lap of Luxury. He meets the various other players of the show, who, unbeknownst to him, are all secretly actors and...

S01E02 Episode 2

September 2, 2003 60 min
The Hutch perfectly plays his role as the asshole, irritating everyone, but winning "immunity" in a game called "Hands on a High-Priced Hooker." Matt forms an alliance with Gina, the schemer, but doesn't know what...

S01E03 Episode 3

September 9, 2003 60 min
Kip takes the opportunity to share some of the photos he's collected in his creature comfort item - his photo album. Molly is relieved when she learns that her suspicions that Matt has caught on...

S01E04 Episode 4

September 16, 2003 60 min
Ashleigh reveals to Matt that she has a secret crush on Ralph, the host and also that she thinks that Molly may not be as innocent as she seems. Matt is not impressed and begins...

S01E05 Episode 5

September 23, 2003 60 min
The game continues, despite the tension caused by the previous week's evention of Earl. Matt is shocked to learn of an apparent one-night stand between Dr. Pat and Hutch. The immunity competition causes real trauma...

S01E06 Episode 6

September 30, 2003 60 min
The drama between Molly and Ashleigh continues when Ralph pulls aside Molly for a private conference. The Pampering Competition forces Ralph to dress up in a bee custome, something with which he is not at...

S01E07 Episode 7

October 7, 2003 60 min
The Hutch returns to the show, along with a legal-sounding document aimed at Matt, who had spent some time at law-school. With his return, Ralph announces that it's "Double Trouble Day" - two people will...

S01E08 Episode 8

October 14, 2003 60 min
At the top of the episode, host Ralph reveals a surprise Sudden Death eviction. Matt goes through the motions of plotting to vote out his friend Brian, but in the Sudden Death ceremony, with Ralph...

Cast

Ralph Garman
Ralph Garman
Jake Montrose
Robert Belushi
Robert Belushi
Allen
Lombardo Boyar
Lombardo Boyar
Chico
Chelsey Crisp
Chelsey Crisp
Chloe
Lorenzo Lamas
Lorenzo Lamas
Lorenzo Lamas

You May Also Like

Nathan for You

Nathan for You

2013 8.2
XO, Kitty

XO, Kitty

2023 8.1
Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones

2011 8.5
Squid Game

Squid Game

2021 7.9
Arcane

Arcane

2021 8.8
Black Mirror

Black Mirror

2011 8.3