The show starred "Weird Al" Yankovic, with various supporting characters like The Hooded Avenger (Brain Haley), Madame Judy (Judy Tenuta), J.B. Toppersmith (Stan Freberg), and Al's pet, Harvey the Wonder Hamster.

A lot of Weird Al's humor, though rather muted by his standards, was featured including brief parodies of songs he never recorded as a full music piece. Also feaured is Al channel hopping all over the TV.

Although it was the highest rated series among CBS's lowly rated lineup, the network cancelled it and the rest of its lineup including a lame kids version of Wheel of Fortune.

There are no plans to release the show on video or DVD as far as I know, but that could change in the future.

Episode 1. He's Not Heavy, He's My Hamster

Al is very upset because Harvey won't perform his death-defying stunt on the show. A pet psycologist comes over, but makes it worse. Soon, it is time for his stunt. Harvey won't jump off the building. (That was the stunt.) Al gets so mad at Harvey that he starts calling him names. Harvey locks himself in his house.

The Hooded Avenger comes over and tells Al that he should apologize to Harvey. Al does, and Harvey feels much better, and does the stunt.

First Aired November 15, 1997; Production Code 3601

# NOTE: At the end of the show, Al's magical number 27 pops up again when he says "Brush your teeth 27 times a day!" During the credits, that's Al's music video for "Fat."

Episode 2. Mining Accident

Al is trying to make a song about cheese when some miners crash through a wall in his living room. Al believes that the miners are very rude, and they begin to fight and shout at each other. The Hooded Avenger tells Al to quit fighting, and they do quit by watching some TV. They fixed the wall, when a bolder came crashing down through the wall. Al made some split-pea fudge to keep the underground rats away, therefore, making the wall "fixed". Because of this, the miners decide to help Al with his cheese song.

First Aired September 27, 1997; Production Code 3602

Notable Quotes

Announcer: Today, on Phil Frye the Science Guy, Phil teaches us all about grass. Phil Frye: Grass is green!

Bobby: Hey, Al, I've got a question. Where does dirt come from? Al: I don't know, Bobby. But I can tell you where it goes. Onto them. *points to the miners*

Our Friend Dirt (the video Al shows Bobby)

Can you imagine the world without dirt? It seems like dirt is everywhere. Chances are there's some dirt underneath you right now. Many things grow in dirt. Like carrots. Carrots are good to eat. But you should never eat dirt. It doesn't taste very good, and you might get dirt on your uvula. Dirt is dirty, so if it gets on you, wash it off right away. Rocks are dirty because they are found in the dirt, and they have dirt on them. Some people like to study rocks...whatever. But where does dirt come from? Scientists have been trying to answer this question for thousands of years. Most researches now believe that dirt is actually nothing more than dried up mud. When mud dries up, it bocomes dirt. And when dirt gets wet, it becomes mud again. So, which came first, dirt or mud? You might as well ask "which came first, water or ice cubes?" It remains one of the mysteries of the universe.

Episode 3. Bad Influence

Al meets a guy named Spike, who has a "secret club". Spike tells Al he might be able to be a member, and asks to come to his house to make sure he is cool enough. Spike tricks Al into doing a lot of stupid things, such as tearing off a pants leg, and dipping his arms in hot melted chocolate. Later on, a guy named Seymour comes over, who is in the club. Seymour sees how stupid Al looks, and doesn't get into the club. Spike tricked Al into acting like a jerk in front of everybody.

First Aired September 13, 1997; Production Code 3603

# NOTE: When the word "moby" is used in this episode, it is referring to Al's record label, "Way Moby". Al's magical number, 27 pops up in this episode. During the safety video, a poster on the school wall says "27 days without a paper cut!"

# CBS wanted Al to introduce Barenaked Ladies as BNL instead of their "offensive" full name. But, Al introduced them as Barenaked Ladies anyway.

Quotes

Al: Oh, yeah! I look moby, don't I?

Bobby: I don't know. Does moby mean "like a dork?"

Al: Why don't I show you this short educational film, and then maybe you'll think twice before you decide to hurt yourself again.

Al: Oh. Well, this is interesting. Maybe some semiprecious stone. Maybe even a moon rock! Let's see! *opens letter* "Dear Al, I found this in my nose--" GAHH!

Safety and You (The full "Safety and You" video that Al shows Bobby)

Safety is everyone's business. We can all stay out of harm's way just by following a few simple rules. When you're out in public, always check to make sure no spies are following you. If you find a spider on your shirt, roll. Roll on the ground. Spiders are icky. And, if you lose a pants leg, call home right away, so your friends won't beat you up for looking like a dork. Don't let your parents drive backwards in the rain. It's just not safe. If dad needs to take a nap, tell him to do it in a bed. That's what they're made for. And never ever let your dog drive the car.

Episode 4. Promises, Promises

All of Al's friends are talking about how great John Tesh is, and how they have seen him before. So, Al begins to lie and tells everyone that he knows John Tesh personally. His friends believe him, and ask Al to invite him over. Al tries to book him over, but that costs $82,000. So, Al does an informercial, selling all kinds of junk. Through the informercial, he gets $82,000. Later on, Al starts getting mail from his customers saying how his products don't even work, and they want their money back. So, Al is right back where he started.

First Aired September 20, 1997; Production Code 3604

NOTE: Al's magical number 27 appears again in Al's informercial. The number to call is 555-0127.

Quotes

Announcer: Will Al keep his promise to his friends, or will he continue to LIE TO THEM?! AND WHY AM I SHOUTING?!

Episode 5. Back to School

This episode starts when Bobby comes in to ask Al a question. Bobby begins asking questions that Al doesn't know the answers to. The Hooded Avenger comes in, and knows the answers to all of Bobby's questions. Al wants to be like the Hooded Avenger and know everything, so he orders books from "The Know-It-All Correspondance School". Al thinks he can get everything done in one day, but he can't. The Hooded Avenger and Bobby come back, and offer Al some pizza. Harvey eats some of the pizza, and begins choking. Al knows exactly what to do because he's been reading a book on how to take care of hamsters over and over. Now, Al finally realizes that learning new things takes time, study, and hard work.

First Aired October 4, 1997; Production Code 3605

NOTE: The number 27 appears again. You can see it on the board that Albert Einstine was writing on.

Quotes

Announcer: Can't sleep? Conjested? Runny nose? Sore throat? Nagging cough? Fever and sinus infection? Dizzy? Naucious? Disorented? Constipated? Memory loss? A little crazy? Can't shake your evil self? Haunted house? Knight in shining armor? CIA agent? Huge beach ball? Golden retriever? Miss America? Flying monkeys? *turns TV off*

Kuni: YOU'RE SO STUPID!

Be Nice to Your Teeth (the video Al shows Bobby)

We use our teeth everyday, to smile, and to bite things. But, what happens if we neglect out teeth? They might wind up looking like this...or this...or this. Ugh. So, how can we keep our teeth healthy and clean? First of all, visit your dentist everyday, and bring along a friend to watch. Also, when you eat cake, chew with your mouth closed. Don't be a pig. When you eat stinky food, hold your nose. And don't eat too many sugar cubes, either. It's also a good idea to check your teeth in a mirror every five minutes or so just to make sure the're still there. And most importantly, learn the proper way to brush. A lot of kids try to brush their teeth without actually putting the toothbrush inside their mouths, like these kids. Silly. Brushing your cheek doesn't do any good. You've got to take your teeth out of your mouth first, and then brush them. So, remember brush. Brush as if your life depended on it. Be nice to your teeth, or else you'll have to eat everything through a straw.

Cultural References:

Kuni: YOU'RE SO STUPID!

In Al's feature film, UHF, Kuni has the role of saying the exact same thing. "You're so supid!"

Episode 6. One For the Record Books

Harvey gets too close to the microwave, and turns into a giant mutant hamster. Harvey breaks the world record for largest rodent. Al is jealous and tries to break some world records himself. He can't. No matter how hard he tries. Later, Hanson comes over to see Harvey. They begin taking pictures. The flash from the cameras shrink Harvey's radioactive DNA, and he becomes smaller again.

First Aired October 18, 1997; Production Code 3606

Quotes Zorognaut: Citizens of Earth, we are Zorognauts from the planet Zoro 7. We need all of the humans who are the very best at something to come and help us start a brand new advanced civilization. Everyone else, do...whatever.

Episode 7. Because I Said So

J.B. Toppersmith's nephew Huey comes for a visit. J.B. tells Al if Huey is unhappy, he will get fired. When Huey arrives, Al tries to make him as happy as possible, by singing when he is commanded to. Al is sick of this, and starts trying to find other ways to deal with Huey. Huey becomes unhappy and fires Al, but Al decides to quit. As Al is walking away, Huey tries to get Al to stay and says that nobody likes him. Al watches TV with Huey, and he becomes nicer.

First Aired October 25, 1997; Production Code 3607

Episode 8. The Competition

Al gets nominated for best TV show host award. He is very happy about this. He turns on his TV to the Uncle Ralphie Show. Uncle Ralphie has also been nominated, and he thinks he will win. Al calls him on the phone and says that there are a bunch of other TV show hosts out there that have a good chance of winning, too. Uncle Ralphie says "What like that loser, Weird Al?". Al claims he is not a loser, and there is now a war between Al and Uncle Ralphie. They begin pulling pranks on each other and are not playing fairly. Because of this, the winner was Fred Huggins, the worst TV show host, and the only one who played fair.

First Aired November 22, 1997; Production Code 3608

Quotes

Fred Huggins: I can't believe I won.

Papa and Baby Boolie: Neither can we!

Episode 9. Time Machine

Al forgot to get Harvey a present for his birthday, so he travels back in time to get one. But Harvey only wants Al to sing for his birthday. As a present, Al sings Yoda.

First Aired October 11, 1997; Production Code 3609

Episode 10. Al Gets Robbed

Al has just gotten back from his cave-dwelers' convention when he notices that he has gotten robbed. He starts looking for things to do, but can only find trash. The Hooded Avenger brings in a TV set, so Al can at least can watch TV. Al turns onto the news channel, and sees that the police have found the guy who robbed him. So, Al does get his stuff back.

First Aired December 6, 1997; Production Code 3610

NOTE: During Al's Mailbag, Marty Lick sends Al a letter. Al is referring to a real person: Marty Lick. I think he made the website with You Don't Know Al.

Quotes

Al:How can I do a really great show when I don't have any of my stuff? This is awful! I feel worse than I did when somebody stuck a crazed weasel down my pants.

Fatman: Come on, pal! We've got to stop a madman from making a really boring omlet!

Episode 11. Al Plays Hooky

Al has a ton of chores to do around the cave, so he asks Cousin Corky to help with some. Corky has to get to an art convention soon. In Al's mailbag, he finds a travel brocure about going to Hawaii. Al goes, without even telling Corky. Now, Corky has to fill in for Al, and miss the art convention.

First Aired November 8, 1997; Production Code 3611

Quotes

Corky: Well...hi. Is everybody having fun? Don't worry. Al will be back any...day now. *doorbell rings* Oh. Doorbell's ringing. Guess that means I should...answer it.

Episode 12. Talent Show

Al is having a big talent show. The one who wins will get a hand-crafted sculpture of Marvin the Sea Bass. The problem is, it melted. Meanwhile, Corky thinks she is not talented. She wants to quit the talent show. She later finds out that she can bend and break anying heavy with her bare hands. The winner was Bobby, but Al can't get the ice sculpture because it melted. Al's mom brought one. Corky gets an E for Effort.

First Aired November 1, 1997; Production Code 3612

NOTE: Yes. That is Al's real mom.

Quotes

Hooded Avenger: I'll try even harder next year! That ice sculpture shall me mine! YOU HEAR ME?! IT SHALL BE MINE!!!

Al: Yeah. Good.

Weather Person: And over here in the-- *pointer rips the paper map* Uh...I've just destroyed Cleveland! Ow! *pointer rips the whole map* There's nothing there! There's no weather anywhere! *falls backwards*

Episode 13. The Obligatory Holiday Episode

Al is having a holiday party for any holiday. The problem is that everyone is in a bad mood because Al won't listen to anything that anyone is saying.

First Aired November 29, 1997; Production Code 3613

# NOTE: The number 27 appears again. At the beginning of the episode, Al says "Oh, no! They should of been here 27 seconds ago!" Al wears his watch on his ankle.

Unaired Short: The Sacrifice

During The Fred Huggins Show, Papa and Baby Boolie hate Fred so much that they just decide to end it all in a big sacrifice, and kill themselves. CBS didn't let Al put this on any episode. Even if this show gets uncancelled, this will NOT be in any episode.

b: UNAIRED

NOTE: This was not an actual episode. It was just a Fred Huggins short.