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March 1, 2005 - 07:01 AM
Season 1
1. Hair Today, Art Tomorrow: Brian "Butch" Schepel
The first episode of a new series and it comes off spectacularly. Carson immediately assumes the position of leader of the 'fab five' and is easily the most humorous of the the group, while fans of Jai's are eager to hear more from this outspoken individual. After remarking on the absence of styling products in his bathroom Kyan brings Butch to the barber's for his only haircut in the past nine years. After a new haircut, a new wardrobe and an almost new apartment Butch is ready for a lesson in cooking from Ted Allen, the Chicago native. Jai finally seems excited when he is allowed to present his mock art gallery opening and is even happier when an art critic offers his business card to Butch at the opening.
b: 15-Jul-2003 pc: 101
NOTE: With the ratings recent sucess, Bravo (which is owned by NBC) had given this episode a shot on 7/24/03 at the 9:30 slot after Will and Grace. The only difference is, they trimmed the episode from an hour to 30 minutes.
Butch's website:http://www.blschepel.com/
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2. A Great Mess in Great Neck: Adam Zalta
Adam is a successful Long Island entrepreneur who runs his own computer business, but his house is a disaster, his wardrobe is out of date and he has a bad habit of forgetting his wife's birthday. The Fab Five's mission: improve his look, bring order and style to his home, and teach him how to be a gracious host and to throw a great party.
b: 15-Jul-2003 pc: 102
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3. Make Room for Lisa: Tom Kaden
Tom is a guy who has grown older but forgot to grow up. He has pizza boxes under the couch, beer in the fridge and dishes piled high in the sink. His wardrobe consists mostly of old t-shirts, '80s-style jeans and a menacing pair of boots. The Fab Five's mission: help Tom convince his girlfriend Lisa to move in with him by cleaning up his look, diversifying his wardrobe, completely redecorating his apartment and teaching him how to prepare a romantic dinner.
b: 22-Jul-2003 pc: 103
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4. He's a Little Bit Country: John Bargeman
John is currently a part time contractor and car transport driver, but at various times has also been a plumber, an elevator technician, a fireman, a carpenter, a short order cook, an EMT, a Navy Seal cadet and a stripper. Now that he wants to ask Tina, his New York City girlfriend of two years, to become his wife, he wants to change from being a cowboy in jeans and a big black hat. The Fab Five's mission: give this farm boy a more sophisticated style so he can engineer a romantic urban wedding proposal.
b: 29-Jul-2003 pc: 107
NOTE: This is another episode that NBC decided to pick up from BRAVO and air in its entirety on 14 Aug 2003, displacing "ER". The Fab Five then make an appearance later that evening on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" to do a special makeover on Jay.
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5. For Better and Verse: Vincent Taylor
Vincent is a studio manager by day, but by night he is a keyboard player and back-up vocalist for The Cleftones with a desire to step into the spotlight as a solo vocalist. The Fab Five's mission: give him help in the areas of grooming, fashion and performance technique, as well as surprising his wife with a less-cluttered, more livable home decor.
b: 05-Aug-2003 pc: 106
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6. Queer Eye for Our Production Guy: Andrew Lane
This week the Queer Eye turns its gaze on one of its own: show utility grip and sometime camera operator Andrew. Andrew's problem is his dormroom-look apartment, which he shares with his brother. The Fab Five's mission: get rid of Andrew's frat boy look and give him a grown-up lifestyle that will charm and impress his new girlfriend Diana.
b: 12-Aug-2003 pc: 105
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7. Law & Disorder: John Verdi
The Fab Five take a shot at remaking a New York Policeman, John Verdi, to help rekindle the romance with his model girlfriend of 3 years.
b: 19-Aug-2003 pc: 108
NOTE: Aired on NBC on 8/21/03 following an hour of Will & Grace. This is the second time a repeat of "ER" was bumped to make room for The Fab Five.
This episode caused some controversy with the New York Police Department because John Verdi's police uniform was seen worn by Carson & Thom. The police department apparently have very strict rules with their uniforms and when and where they can be seen.
This is the first time the straight guy's signficant other has been brought in
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8. My Big Fat Greek Haircut: George Katsigiannis
The FAB 5 take a shot at a man who was once shot at. When he was younger, George took a bullet for his mom after an encounter with an armed robber. After a successful surgery and years of physical conditioning, George is now back in shape and ready to meet a new girl (especially after just being dumped).
The FAB 5 work their magic to turn his apartment into a very stylish, yet cozy place. However, their big challenge is George's hair which is long and big like the "hair bands" of the 80s and early 90s.
b: 26-Aug-2003 pc: 109
NOTE: Watched by 3.1 million viewers.
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9. Talk, Dark, & Dancin': Josh Diaz
Josh has been working hard already to improve his own looks. He just lost about 100 pounds, but still needs further help from the FAB 5. His apartment is very thirft store furniture decorated, his fridge is constantly practically empty, and his clothes and hair could use a touch change. Josh hopes that his new girlfriend will love and appreciate him more for all the wonders that he does to himself and his home.
b: 02-Sep-2003 pc: 104
NOTE: Jai is a on and off broadway performer.
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10. Make Over for Daddy: Tom Minogue
Tom is a two time divorced dad who spends most of his spare change on his kids and not on his house or appearance. problem: tom is 6'6, and set in his ways. So it begins with Carson bringing balance to his wardrobe with cool tee shirts, flat shorts, and a more modern pool bag. Kyan sends hims to a spa and gives him a citrus face wash,Ted opens the door to sushi rolls.Jai gives him theater tickets and toys,and finally Thom fixes tom's apartment with a few mirrors,a bar,and a way to show off his kids art work. The event is a small party that includes Tom's sister bringing a friend,and it goes off beautifully except for Tom putting too much wasabi in the sushi rolls,the episode ends with Tom asking the friend out for dancing.
b: 16-Sep-2003 pc: 110
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11. Meet the Folks: Alan Corey
Kids, meet Alan a sweet guy who is a penny pinching (scooby doo)Shaggy look like. He and his girlfriend Katie are planning to have their parents meet,so the Fab Five is off.Carson,after throwing out Alan's bright colored shirts, shows him that pale and earthy colors are better for him, he also buys a dark blue suit for the junior real estate tycoon. Jai assists Alan in buying a small trinket for Katie,they decide on a lovely pendant necklace and Mr.Corey is also given a quick lesson on hosting. Kyan sends Alan to the barber for a haircut and a old fashioned razor shave. Ted takes Alan to a glass shop for the cocktail party that evening where they buy a beautiful set of cocktail glasses and a martini shaker.Ted also teaches how to make canapes,roasted red peppers,mint julep, and good dry martinis.Thom has taken Alan's wide, empty spaces and made them into a dark more modern home. The preparations are foreboding as Alan sped through a touch up shaving cutting himself, as he makes the canapes the cookie cutter used will not cut so Alan has to hit it with a book, and while preparing the drinks he gets nervous and shatters a glass and the pretty martini shaker.Katie comes and he makes her a bad mint julep, and gives her the necklace which she loves.The parents arrive and the party is somber with not much talking, then Alan gives a warm speech about Katie and the show and party ends.
b: 23-Sep-2003 pc: 111
NOTE: DYN?-someone wrote on Alan's plywood desk top, "bad fashion kills"
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12. Neither Rain nor Sleet nor Length of Hair: Jeff Toale
Jeff Toale,husband,dad,taxidermist,outdoors man,former model,postal worker, this is a outgoing guy. Except he has one problem he desperately needs a makeover since he has a 30 year mustache and long hair, his wardrobe is atrocious, and he only likes to cook fish.so after doing the initial sweep the fab five split to their jobs.Carson along with Jeff and daughter Christina head off to a outdoor sportsmen clothing store Jeff is given outfits in denim,plaid, and boots.Jai takes Jeff to have his picture taken in an old modeling pose,and Jeff gets a frame and instructions to take a family photo.Kyan convinces Jeff to loose the long hair AND the mustache showing a surprising David Bowie clone. Kyan also gives Jeff skin treatment creams to help with aging. Ted shows Jeff and Christina how to make grilled fish wrapped in a banana leaf after a failed fishing trip. And Thom thrilled at a clean bathroom,lightened up the dark dining room and added new furniture to Jeff's room. The party started without a hitch as Jeff had outfit and food help, with his wife and son surprised Jeff retreats up stairs until the guests the come, then he sings a endearing song about the fab five,after wards the Toales take a family photo.
b: 18-Nov-2003 pc: 113
NOTE:
2nd time a staight guy's female relationship has been brought in.
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13. Mr. Clean Comes Clean: Richard Miller
gs: Boy George (Himself) Rosie O'Donnell (Herself)
Rich Miller,a lawyer who believes in being yourself isn't even following his own advice,Mr.Miller has a toupee, and his wife and kids have never seen him without it.That's a big part of the iceberg, His house is huge but empty.Also Richard is shy in group scenarios and usually hides in the kitchen cooking. Carson quickly decides what Richard needs, a good power suit. Jai helps him with social skills by introducing him to the cast of Taboo! which includes Boy George and producer Rosie O'Donnell. Jai also helps Richard with the idea of romance with his wife.Kyan helps Richard move into the idea of being toupee less, and gives him some things to get rid of his paper white skin.Ted shows Richard the joy of having a catered meal. and Thom fills several rooms with tasteful furniture. When they leave the Fab five convince Richard to BURN his toupee.
The preparations are fairly quick, then Richard's family comes home and sees him for the first time,Mrs. Miller's joyous while the kids are glad and are quickly taken away. Once the guests arrive everyone except Richard's own mother are thrilled by the changes, then after the meal Mr&Mrs.Miller, sneak up stairs where Mrs.Miller is amazed at her new bedroom and becomes enamored again when Richard says a few sincere words.
b: 25-Nov-2003 pc: 115
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14. Helping the Hard-Rocking Host: Steven S.
gs: J. Steven Smith (himself)
Steven is a rock music expert who dresses like an 80's band reject has fried tri- colored hair,a apartment that's been overpowered by his girlfriend Jackie's stuff,and a diet that's needs more healthy food. When Carson and Kyan take him shopping,he rebels against a paisley shirt and begin throwing things out of the stall.But he calms down when he finds out that Carson is able to work in his awesome collection of band shirts.Jai gives him tickets to an adult puppet show,a beautiful photo of Jimi Hendrix and passes for a walking tour.Kyan agrees that Steven's hair is a work in progress,he helps by getting rid of some of the colors and shaping it.Steven is then given a nose hair trimmer.Ted shows him how to make a wheatgrass smoothie and gives him a blender.
Thom decorates the apartment so it looks bigger and to show that Steven exists in it. During the preperation Steven does everything perfectly, except the smoothie. On his arrival to the show, Steven's fellow hosts are amazed and Steven takes it all in stride, it seems along with his hair Steven is on the road to success and recovery.
b: 02-Dec-2003 pc: 112
NOTE: Steven dresses/gets ready to "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles, the first song ever aired on MTV.
did you see how kyan jumped to get to the top of the stall?woah.
I've been watching Fuse,Steven's back to his nothing but T-shirt&Jeans.....
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15. Create an Officer and a Gentleman: Ross M.
Ross, a ex marine wants mix with his girlfriend Thersea who is more socially active has drafted the Fab five into helping.
Carson who decides that Ross shall have a military-civilian mix wardrobe takes him to John Varatos's store where he models for the designer himself. Jai teaches Ross and Theresa how to salsa, and Kyan takes Ross to a skin care lab to have him looked over. Ted teaches Ross how to make a choclate souffle and they try out a few dessert wines. Thom drags the couple to a store where they buy a table,chairs and a new bed. He also surpises them with a flat screen TV. The preparations begin after a toast and salute, and the only serious mistake was that he under mixed his egg whites and chocolate in the souffle. Once Theresea has gotten over the shock, they enjoy the souffle and leave for the dance club. Once they begin dancing Ross is stiff and akward but during the last few minutes he loosens up.
b: 09-Dec-2003 pc: 114
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16. A Very Queer Eye Holiday: Holiday Special
The Fab 5 are having a party! and they're inviting some of their past projects: Butch,George, John B.,and Adam. Just before the party, each of them went to a straight guy's house and see if they had kept themselves together. Over all the guys did beautifully with only a few foul ups (one ended in Ted chasing the straight guy around the room). The Fab 5 give tips through out the party and at the end they give the guys gifts:
George- a set of knives
Butch- free massages for a year
Adam- a painting
John-a tux
Adam also gets an overachiever award, along with keeping himself and his house wonderful, he did additional housework and he lost a lot of weight.
Meanwhile John and Tina give the fab 5 a gift : they would love it if the fab 5 would be John's groomsmen for their wedding!
in conclusion the Fab five 's a version of Santa,their arrival is unknown.They know when you've been bad or good.They give you things and,they'll probably eat any cookies you've got laying around.
b: 16-Dec-2003 pc: 116
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17. Radio Ralph
Ralph is a radio host and a part time DJ in a strip club, he lives with his twin brother Joey and well,his half of the apartment's a mess, his clothes are too flashy and he's been dating nothing but strippers. So Carson gives him toned down yet still cool outfits,Jai and Kyan take him to a Yoga class and tell Ralph that he's going on a blind date.Like with past long haired guys Kyan quickly shortens Ralph's locks and gives him the usual cleansers and products.When Ted finds one of the Sutton's knives,he discovers he can bend the blade, Ralph is given new knives,pots and pans. The food for tonight's date is stuffed mushrooms,shrimp,and a lemon dog cocktail.Thom after screaming about how horrible the furniture looks buys new modern pieces. Joey comes back and is amazed at their furniture then the date comes and the group enjoys the cocktails and snacks. And then they're off to to a rock n roll club for a live radio show where Christa, the blind date requests her favorite love song.
b: 17-Feb-2004 pc: 117
NOTE: Kylie Minogue appears in the final tip-section along with each of the fab five.
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18. Stand Up and Deliver: Kevin D.
Kevin loves 3 things: his girlfriend Matilda,stand up comedy,and vintage stuff.Because Matilda's #1 he's asking her to marry him. Problems:His apartment is CHAOS!his clothes are old yet bad,and his act needs a little polishing.So it begins: Carson gets him some vintage jackets and pants,and some new shirts and shoes.Jai takes Kevin to a club to meet up with his mentor Jim Davis for advice and announces that Kevin will be the star. He also suggests that Kevin call Matilda's parents to ask permission to marry their daughter. Kyan gets Kevin a haircut that can be changed into several styles.Ted gets a couple bottles of champagne and show how to make caviar-creme fraiche-toast points. Finally Thom retros Kevin apartment and his best work is in the lounge renamed "Boom Boom room".After the Fab 5 leave, Kevin gets ready pretty quick,then he calls Matilda's parents and asks them in English&polish and they bless him. Matilda comes over for the 1st time in 5 months and is amazed at both the apartment and Kevin. They enjoy the wine and points then leave for the club.After some raunchy jokes,our couple briefly join some friends then Kevin dashes his love off to some stairs where he purposes and she tearfully accepts.
b: 24-Feb-2004 pc: 118
NOTE: 2nd QEfSG wedding propsal
we find out carson has a breathing problem as he is seen puffing on an inhaler
Kyan,Thom and Jai are seen to be teary eyed after Matilda's acceptance of Kevin's proposal.
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19. Compose Yourself: Warren L.
gs: John Tartaglia (himself)
Warren is a musical theater composer,and he's STRAIGHT! anyway,This former Oklahoma baby faced boy has come to make it big in the big apple. Problems:He bites his nails, his clothes make him look younger,all of his food has something growing on it,his apartment is one of Thom's nightmares.So Carson shows him that dark colors look good on him and give him some things to make look him more adult.Jai checks out the space of the theater and gives Warren some feedback cards.Kyan gets Warren a manicure and a massage.Ted shows him to tastefully display cheese and crackers.Finally Thom toned down the apartment and made it more organized.The prep is worrisome as Warren oddly skips the usual shower,but he does wash up a little and puts on the anti biting stuff,he then gets dressed and then goes into the kitchen to do the food.With some creative techniques he gets it prepared and then drops some crackers on the floor. After his roommate and girlfriend come and admire everything they leave for the theater where the reading goes off great.After the show the grand producer JEFFERY SELLER tells Warren he liked it but could he focus a little more on the characters thinkings?.He accepts this,and goes on to the other guests.
b: 02-Mar-2004 pc: 119
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20. Queer Guy for the Skate Guy: John Z.
This is the most romantic QEfSG yet! John is an Olympic medal winner,so is his lovely wife Sylvia who just for John,left her family in Italy to live in America.So to show just how much he loves her,John has to admit his wardrobe is nothing but sweats,tees,and track suits.He has to admit their apartment is nothing but boxes because they haven't been able to unpack yet.And he has to admit his toes are scary.So after deciding that this event will Italian themed Carson drapes John in Armani.Jai gives John a piece of art work that in John's eyes represents the hopes he has for his and Sylvia's life together,then Kyan takes John for a extremely needed pedicure and gives him a spa kit.Ted shows how to make ravioli and gets him a bottle of wine.Thom paints and decorates the apartment with light colors and shades.The prep is quick and when Sylvia comes she is amazed at the apartment and dinner.The couple quickly dashes off to Central park where they lovingly skate.
b: 09-Mar-2004 pc: 121
NOTE: At the start of this episode, before the opening theme song thing, Kyan says that John and his wife have been married for 4 months then later on in the episode, John says that he got married in August. December is four months after August so this episode was filmed in December.
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21. Meeting Mildred: Rob M.
Rob's life consists of 2 women:his godmother Mildred,and his girlfriend of a year Terri.He wants them to meet.Rob likes wearing dashikis,jeans and Tye dyed shirts,His apartment shows that he likes cultural stuff but he has problems displaying it.His dreads are messy and his love of photography is limited. Carson mixes Robs' tastes with more grown up things.Jai takes Rob to a friends where he gets some of his photos looked over and later Rob gets a better printer.Kyan gets Robs' dreads some TLC,and gives Rob a shaving kit. Ted tells him how to prepare a fish stew.Thom matures Robs' apartment. The prep mainly consists of Rob cooking the stew,and then he has to be forced out of the shower when his guests arrive.Finally and most importantly Mildred and Terri meets and seem to be friendly toward each other. At the end of the party Rob tells his friends and loved ones how much they mean to them.
b: 19-Mar-2004 pc: 120
NOTE: Jai cries during Rob's speech.
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22. Training Day: James M.
James needs help. His mother has helped him decorate by sending him stuff from Korea. The furniture is vile and the house smells like fish and James's dog is a nightmare. He has a girlfriend, Taebe, and he wants to be more focused on her. He's an Ivy-league guy, so his stuff is preppy- and he can't iron. Carson takes him to get preppy yet hip stuff, Ted takes him to learn how to decorate lemon tarts, and sets him up with a catered Moroccan dinner, and sets him up to make home-made sorbet, Thom gets him all new furniture and makes the place just nice, Kyan gets him lessons on a Thai message, and Jai takes James' dog and his own little dog Nemo to obedience school . The end is probably the worst disaster ever. The sorbet is soupy, the guy just gives up on the ironing, the dog pees everywhere and chews up one of the shoes, and the girlfriend didn't like anything he did, just the house and the outfit.
b: 23-Mar-2004 pc: 123
NOTE: We get to see Jai's Tea-cup Yorkie, Nemo.
Nemo had a cameo in Jai's tip in the John Z episode.
thanks to jigsnreels for supplying the synop.
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23. Do You Know the Mullet Man?:Mark F.
Freddy Krueger's alive!how? he created Mark,whose hair is one of Kyan's nightmares.It is a mullet,kept together with loads of cheap products.Mark's stepdaughter Karly is leaving for college,and just before that its her 18th birthday and Mark is changing himself as his present.Problems:his clothes are either super dressy or complete slob,his house is gorgeous except the kitchen,and he likes being a guest more than a host.So Carson gets him sports wear(casual blazers, button up shirts),Jai tells him that he should try and connect more with Karly and to demonstrate that takes him to a rock gym which is all about trust when belaying. He also gets gift bags for the kids at the surprise party that night and shows Mark his present :a real Kate Spade bag.Kyan kills the mullet (yeah!) and gets him to cut off the mustache he has had forever making him look at least 10,15 years younger. Ted shows Mark how to make pizza,and Thom puts in new appliances in the kitchen, he also redoes Karly's room and it looks awesome, he gives her a mini fridge, a laptop,a mini flat screen TV, and an Ipod. The prep is quick as Mark's friend Billy does most of the pizza making and after Roe has gotten down the shock of her husband helps him stuff the gift bags. The party goes off great with Karly loving her new room and exclaiming "this is the best birthday ever!".
b: 06-Apr-2004 pc: 122
NOTE: to see a alarming picture go here: www.bravotv.com/images/Queer_Eye_for_the_Straight_Guy/Photos/kyan16.jpg
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24. You Never Forget Your First Straight Guy: Lawson C.
gs: Sam Spector (Grooming Guru) James Hannahan (Culture vulture) Charlie Daboub (Design Doctor)
The fab five at are at it again, good ole Carson,Ted,James,Sam and Charlie.Wait, who the %$#! are Sam,James,and Charlie? the originals who were asked to leave.This episode is filled with commentary from Carson& Ted and from show creator and producers David Collins and David Metzler as they drive. Anyway, The event is Lawson's girlfriend Gable is turning 30 and Lawson wants to surprise her with a romantic date. Carson after doing the first throw out notes that Lawson like being an individual so he takes him to a place called Map and also gets thrown out of a mall. Charlie transforms Lawson's plain apartment into Thom quality.James,gets more music that's not from the 80's.Sam does some manscaping on Lawson's back and gets him a manicure,while Ted gets some chocolate and wine for gable's Dulce appetite. The prep is quick as we don't see most of it,and then we see the couple enjoy the wine and candy and find out from Carson that they've gotten engaged!
b: 13-Apr-2004 pc: 100
NOTE: firsts: use of "manscaping" first showing of carson throwing the straight guy's clothes out the window, first fashion show first show
The original episode was shot in Boston, mostly the Back Bay area (Newbury St. shops and Copley Place Mall). Show was later moved to New York City.
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25. Romancing the Coach: Mark Fi
The Fab Five has gotten used to receiving letters,calls,and emails from desperate wives,moms,and girlfriends pleading to change their significant men,so when the Pelham High School Girls Volleyball team emailed them about their coach it was a no brainer.Upon meeting mark,Carson notes the need for variation so he takes Mark to a golfing store for outfits he can wear to the course,out with his wife Cindy and times for coaching games.Jai shows Mark virtual golf,and they talk his relationship with his Cindy and how much he is thankful to have her,to show that Jai gets him a locket with their wedding photo and a picture of their son.Kyan takes him to a spa and gets him some hair gel.Ted after learning that Cindy is allergic to Gluten takes Mark to a health store where they gets lots of gluten free food and Ted teaches mark how to make a raspberry parfait.Mark's house was built in 1926, and so Thom gets modern pieces that mix with the architecture of the house, he also rearranges the living room,family room and dining room.The Fab five also give Mark a brand new set of golf clubs and a engraved whistle.Mark leaves for school and gets dressed and then shows himself off to the volleyball team,they play and win, then Mark dashes home and makes a fire almost forgetting to open the flue which causes smoke to come in the living room, and he messes up the parfait. Cindy comes home and is a little shocked at how Thom rearranged her house but she loves how Mark looks and enjoys the parfait and then Mark gives her the locket and then they kiss and sit in front of their fire.
b: 20-Apr-2004 pc: 124
NOTE: it's strange you think that a hairy guy like Mark would get a little manscaping done...
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Season 2
26. Taking on the Twins:Brandon & David B
The Fab 5 are manhandled(not in the way they'd like) in this episode by a pair of wrestling twins David and Brandon, who want to throw their grandpa a birthday party.The duo have almost no clothes that are actually theirs,they're apartment is just HARRIBLE and and they have no edible food in their fridge.Carson supplies the boys with the basics of a wardrobe and they also get wrestling sneakers and clothing hampers.Jai has a DVD slide show made up of photos of them and grandpa and has David work on a poem.Kyan notices some differences in the boys as Brandon chops off his hair while David gets a cut that will look good as it grows out.He also gets the guys cleaning equipment.Ted shows the twins how decorate cakes,make pineapple sauce and roast pork.Thom does the twins house in 50's retro, gets them some wrestling safe furniture,which includes a gym mat rug and puts in some new appliances in the kitchen.The prep consists of Brandon taking charge of the roast and sauce while David does the cake,however they end up wrestling.They then shave and tidy up the bathroom and upon the arrival of their grandfather Brandon puts 80 candles on the cake,the slide show goes off beautifully and then David reads the poem for their patriarch and then one just for the Fab 5
b: 01-Jun-2004 pc: 127
NOTE: twins!!!!
the twins manage to pin all five of the Fab 5.
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27. Conquering the Catwalk:David G
for David the catwalk is a chicken run. David's wife is a handbag designer and tonight's her big show she would love to have David walk with her but at the last show he bolted. Their house is bright, REALLY bright and filled with David's handmade furniture.
After doing the hora,the transformation begins.The reason that David didn't walk was he didn't have the fashion confidence as his clothes are Brady bunch era.So Carson takes him to a consignment shop and gets him outfits for each season.Jai takes him to a glass studio where they make a bracelet for Jessie David's wife.After taking Polaroids of David in his outfits he shows David how he looked:confident and happy, so he shouldn't worry.Kyan decides that it would take way too long for David to get waxed so he has David do laser hair removal on his neck.He then works on the other problem David's halitosis so he gives David a tongue scraper and teeth whitening strips. Ted after hearing of David's renewal in his faith yet none in his palate has a meeting with David and his friend Campbell who is a master at twisting traditional food.They make kugel,salmon fillets with a sauce,and a pomegranate spritzer.Because David's furniture has a modern theme to it Thom gets more(better made) pieces to match it and as Jessie loves bright day glo colors and David earthy,he mixes.In exchange for all the beautiful work downstairs,Thom makes David redo his bedroom as the color was just too horrid.
A FIRST! usually the straight guy has make food for a group but because everything is going to be rushed all David has to do is make dinner for Jessie which he does perfectly.When Jessie arrives she is in shock and after dinner Jessie runs out the door to rehearsal,meanwhile David preps the only mistake he does is
he shaves way too fast.Upon arrival at the show David gives Jessie her bracelet and then happily accompanies her down the runway.
b: 08-Jun-2004 pc: 126
NOTE: Jess's site:www.worldaccordingtojess.com/
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28. Dhrama Dad:Michael C
Michael began his make better 6 years ago when he converted to Buddhism.Problems:his diet (which is from the 18th century)isn't balanced,his prayer station was taken away by the birth of his son TJ,he's using the wrong products for his hair,and his clothes are all too big for him.Also his apartment has lots of cat attacked furniture.Michael loves being different,and tonight's event is Karaoke night!.Carson gets him vintage woven shirts,a new suit and snakeskin boots.Jai take Michael to his old voice coach where they tutor Michael in proper breathing and work on a song,for romance Jai talks about Henna tattoos which Michael demonstrates on Jai.Kyan takes him to the world's only fung shei hair stylist,who gives him a Edward Scissorhands-ish style,Ted takes Michael to the grocery store along with a dietician and they curse all the current anti carb diets.Tonight's dinner will be broil, baked sweet potatoes and sautéed spinach.Thom notices Michael&Amy's love of simplicity& modernism so Thom buys new lamps,a round table,and a nice sofa.He also built a very cool play pen for TJ and he creates a small and elegant shrine.
Finally Thom has Jai put rubber tips on the cats' claws to save the new furniture.After the Fab five leave Michael prepares the potatoes and practices singing he then showers and is given high marks for shaving.Amy and TJ come home and just before the sitter comes TJ precedes to disrupt the family video collection.It's time for dinner, and Michael overdoes the portions and then its time for the henna treatment,as he completes his design, Michael feeds Amy sorbet (ah).Arriving at the Karaoke club Michael gives a brief and touching toast and then he butchers the song. But after all is sung and done Michael's philosophy of "when the student is ready, the teacher will appear" definitely worked.
b: 15-Jun-2004 pc: 128
NOTE: TJ the baby is a cutie!(Just thought Id mention it...)
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29. Straight Outta Brooklyn:Philly R.
Philly is man who knows what he likes:his car,Britney Spears,and beer.The event:a dinner with friends and co workers then taking his Ex back to his apartment.Problems:He trashed his knee and hasn't done a lot of exercise since,his apartment looks like a teenager's,dresses like a messy hip hopper and has a odd beard.Carson keeps some of Philly's old things to give him a high class hip hop look which includes a tie with...Britney on it.Jai who usually takes the guys to yoga or dancing lessons,and gives brief romantic advice.This week has to go to a paint&body shop.He lets Philly pick out a bunch of doodads and that's it for culture. Kyan takes Philly to a gym where they do a light swim,Philly is given a beard trimmer and is told to keep the 5 o clock shadow.Ted takes Philly to the restaurant early to figure what Philly should order ahead of time so it'll seem that he's in charge,Philly is also given new sets of kitchen stuff.Finally Thom,with Kyan's help go to yet another modern furniture store,(that's 3 in a row!)where they get a sofa,then using a lot of Philly's own artwork Thom paints the apartment in browns and yellows,places leather squares on cabinets,and puts tin tiles on the ceiling. After being renamed "Phillip",Philly gets high marks in shaving and prepping in general,with the exception of not tidying up and leaving the lights on.He meets his Ex wife,sister,and a horde of friends and co workers,he authoritatively orders his food,then he makes a nice toast about the Fab 5.After dinner he and Laurie the Ex head back to his place,she's shocked at the transformation of Philly and to commemorate the evening Philly attempts to break open a bottle of wine,but the cork breaks instead,so the couple has a couple of beers,gee how romantic.
b: 22-Jun-2004 pc: 125
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30. Queer Eye for a Not-So-Straight Guy:Wayne H.
A HISTORIC EVENT! Wayne is gay, except he's depressed.He hasn't been on a date in 3 years,he lives in a tiny apartment,has oily skin,he collects plastic bags,and he doesn't like veggies.The event:a couple pals are taking him to a bar for open Mic night.So Carson takes Wayne to "gay men heaven"Blooming-dales,where they flirt with sales boys and get things that fit.Wayne is diagnosed as an Autumn and is told to wear oranges,greens,teals,and browns.Jai learns that Wayne has done a little performing so he and Wayne go to a improv theater along with Wayne's friend Paul where they do a few exercises.As the theater is very good for dates Jai gives Wayne some tickets. Wayne is bit confused when he meets Kyan in a park,Kyan is standing with 2 bikes,so they go for a bike ride for some cardio and talk about what Wayne likes in a guy,back at Wayne's Kyan introduces Beauty Night where they try out different moisturizers and skin treatments.Ted takes Wayne to a cafe where Wayne is stubborn on the salads but he likes sausage pasta and key lime pie.His friends are coming over before they go out,so Wayne makes date-almond-bacon-goat cheese hors d'oeuvre and "gay kool-ade" cocktails.Thom takes Wayne to SoHo where they get mahogany furniture, and Thom covers one wall with a big mirror.he also put in a glass bedroom door.After the guys leave,Wayne heads into the kitchen where he hunts for a sponge,sadly not locating one,goes to make the snacks.He rapidly showers and shaves and then fortifies himself with a test run cocktail.Just before he gets dressed his pal Paul arrives and he gives him a quick tour,then his other friends arrive, he gives them snacks and drinks and leaves to dress. The bunch leave and mingle at the bar, His friends then drag him up on stage to do an improv exercise and he hesitantly does it and ends up with heavy applause.
b: 29-Jun-2004 pc: 136
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31. Raising the Stakes: John S.
gs: Phil Gordon (II) (himself)
John loves a good game of poker.Problems abound for this Ex cop:He loves going to the beach,but he has NEVER used sunscreen,he wears old t-shirts and shorts all year round,his house consists of unfinished projects,and he drinks loads of beer which causes him to loose fast and big in his games.Carson gets John some newer beach attire and for tonight a light green shirt, slacks, loafers and a sports jacket.John also gets new sunglasses.Jai,who got trapped in Johns' old handcuffs,brings Thom and John to a game store.They buy a green poker tabletop and a set of monogrammed poker chips,and to break them in Jai has poker expert Phil Gordon gives John some Tells to help his game. Jai found out that John's wife Rita is usually stuck upstairs during Poker Night,so he arranges for Rita and their daughter Trish to go out for a fancy dinner.Kyan takes John for a cut that adds texture,John also gets a manicure&pedicure,and finally John is given a bunch of sunscreen and lotions.Ted after shaking his head at the cheap beer that is usually served at poker night takes John to a Brooklyn Brewery where they try some suds.Later Ted shows how to 3 three sandwiches a muffaletta, a red pepper caprese and the Rockaway club. Thom meets John at a combo furniture&hardware store where they buy curtains and dining chairs,striped throw pillows and a sand-friendly striped rug.Paint and light fixtures and some things to finish some of the projects.Thom puts in shuttered doors to separate the dining room & the kitchen,along with several new drawer handles that double as bottle openers.The prep begins with John making the sandwiches,after wards he badly shaves and does a bad product application.Instead of his new loafers he puts on sandals to show off the pedicure.When Rita and Trish come home,they are amazed especially when the car comes to take them to the restaurant.Poker buddies come surprisingly dressed up and all of them rag John about the food and his clothes.In the end John looses to his nephew but the Fab five still think he's the poker king.
b: 06-Jul-2004 pc: 129
NOTE: everything has an Ocean's 11 theme with poker,suits, and what not....
the fab five hack apart a table with an ax
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Special
Voiceover Makeover:Barra F
gs: Peyton (Food & Wine Connoisseur) Julian Bennet (Fashion Savant) Jason Gardiner (Culture Vulture) Dane Bailey (Interior Design) Tristan Eves (Grooming Guru)
Across the pond we go in this special episode.The Brit Barra,is a accomplished voice over announcer,and tonight he's going to try out for the British Access Hollywood but his life needs some polishing.Problems:multiple hair problems,his wife has picked his rather dull clothes,and his career has been hindered by interaction problems.Dane goes to a plant store to fix up the tiny backyard and Barras' boudoir has been re done in bright colors. Jason takes Barra to meet with Vince a reporter with Access Hollywood to have a screen test arranged.Julian gives Barra a "funky but chic" idea with lots of stripes.To help Barras' voice Peyton gets him a herb drink.Tristan takes Barra to meet the hosts of a popular TV show where they give him tips on interviewing,and being natural on camera.Barra is later given a shorter pointer do with highlights,and to make sure he doesn't look pale on camera he gets a spray on tan.Before the boys leave, they give their gifts:a website and new business cards.The prep is normal including Barras' wife Jennie's reaction:she bursts into tears exclaiming "I can't believe it!" Barra dashes off to the studio where he does a test run for an anchor job,he is then asked when can he start?
b: 13-Jul-2004
NOTE: check out barrafitzgibbon.com
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Season 2
32. Senior Seeking Style: John K.
John is a widower who has a "lady friend"named Joan.Problems:has a tiny and dark apartment,he has lived on frozen food and instant coffee,recently lost 45 pounds but he needs more ways to stay fit and his clothes are all baggy. Carson gets him a new blazer and a bunch of striped shirts and teaches him slang,he also gets John new glasses and a watch.The main event is John will take Joan to the Rainbow Room for dinner and dancing so Jai takes John to a dance studio for Foxtrot lessons where the instructor flirts with John.Jai also gives John another date idea with 2 tickets to Hair spray.Kyan introduces John to Pilate's where John "charms"the teachers,later Kyan gives John a new razor and a bunch of new facial products.Ted takes John to a low carb cooking class with his sister where John flirts with a fellow MUCH younger student ,they also try out different types of coffee.Thom brings John and Ted takes a furniture store where they look for a good mattress and before they go on they have a jumping race.Thom later buys a leather-and-corduroy sofa and a table with built-in chess and backgammon boards.Thom also installs a big mirror to catch light,new window treatments,and repaints some of John's old furniture.The prep has a rough start as John put on all his facial products back wards,but he looks dashing in his new blazer he welcomes in his 3 sisters who once Joan arrives tour the apartment.Once they arrive in the bedroom John and Joan test the mattress.Ted is saddened as no one partakes of the coffee.After saying farewell to his siblings John and Joan head off to the Rainbow Room where John nervously asks Joan to dance,Joan suggests they practice so more...After a few more steps they head back to their table where John gives her a watch,which she accepts with a kiss.
b: 20-Jul-2004 pc: 130
NOTE: oldest straight guy yet at 66
John becomes teary eyed at Thom's work
Thom does sommersaults at the mattress shop
the fab 5 riverdance
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33. Never too Late to Celebrate:Chris L.
Chris and Michelle Lim are happy newlyweds and love telling the story of how they met and about their TINY,SIMPLE hurried wedding as Chris had gotten a great job in the US (they're both from Canada)but their families didn't want them "living in sin" so now they're in a itty bitty apartment over a laundromat.Oh well,Problems:Chris has mulletish thinning hair and dry skin,he has a nice body from years of swimming but doesn't show it off right,he is really frugal causing their apartment to be very bare.Anyway,the event is that the Lims want to have a belated wedding reception with all their friends and family flying in from Canada to see them for the 1st time since they moved.So Carson gets Chris a brown suit and some sportswear,Carson quickly shoves Chris out of the store off to Jai and then dashes up stairs to the women's department where Michelle is waiting where he gets her a lovely ensemble. Back at their apartment Carson is waiting with a salesman and a bodyguard who is holding diamonds!Chris picks out a nice,simple necklace for Michelle.Kyan shortens Chris's hair,gives him some hair thickening products,and his present is spa basket for him and Michelle and a certificate for a full out spa day.Jai takes Chris to a flower shop where they buy orchids for the guests to take home,he then has Chris write a toast for Michelle,Jai's present is a photographer for the reception,as their wedding photos are all Polaroids.The theme of the reception is Asian Elegance,so Ted brings Chris to a awesome caterer where they sample things for a raw bar.Ted also tells Chris about seating arrangements.As a wedding present,Ted gives Chris and Michelle a china set.Thom brought Larry the caterer along to a rental store,where they compare table shapes and dishes.Later we see where the reception will be held:in a big tent with peacock feathers and purple umbrellas.The fab 5 promised the couple they wouldn't touch a thing in their apartment except for Thom's present:the bedroom which has new paint,a new bed and various Asian-inspired items.Chris does all the prep perfectly,YEAH! As their guests arrive,Chris is a perfect host and once everyone arrives Chris gives his beautiful toast,their fathers toast,he then gives Michelle her necklace,and then they and their parents dance.
b: 27-Jul-2004 pc: 132
NOTE: First time apartment does not get re-doed(excluding bedroom,wedding present),instead a lovely reception area
Note the big scary bodyguard for$50,000+ diamonds,something to look at....
Jai gets teary eyed at the reception.
carson and thom makes a run to burger king(cough cough product placement cough cough) Jai laters makes a cheeseburger protein shake.
3rd time a straight guy's female relationship has been brought in.
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34. Top of the (Trash) Heap:Al D.
Al is a sanitation chief,with a girlfriend named Sandra and an apartment with a great view.However,Al's apartment is full of junk and he has few pieces of casual wear.The event tonight is a cocktail party.Carson gives a lesson in suit anatomy,and gets some things so Al can be dressy yet casual.Jai takes Al to a etiquette teacher.Kyan brings Al to a gym where they do a "full throttle" workout.Later Kyan teaches Al how to give a foot massage(Sandra's a flight attendant).Ted takes Al to a restaurant where they special in cheese,Al is told about cheese and wine tasting.Before going home Ted takes Al back to an old sanitation plant to see what Al's world is like.Back at Al's Ted gives him a review.Thom gets Al space saving furniture and does the apartment in a ski lodge theme,and as a special treat Thom gets high thread count sheets.The prep is brief,Sandra is speechless and Al is a perfect host.
b: 03-Aug-2004 pc: 131
NOTE: kyan and ted give carson feet massages
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35. Refining New York's Finest: Michael Z.
Michael is a:cop,brother,role model,boyfriend and baseball player.Problems:his apartment is empty and ugly,he's extremely forgetful and a procrastinator,he doesn't have a lot of color in his wardrobe,and he's kinda out of shape.Carson gets Michael a suit that can be transformed into several different outfits,he also gets him a set of clothes for the P.A.Ls game Michael will be playing in tonight.He also gets a new pair of sneakers(see goofs).Jai gets Michael a Sidekick,he also has Michael work on a little speech for his mom.Kyan,after telling off Michael for eating too many cheeseburgers takes him to the gym for an ab workout,he laters gives Michael a membership card for a year, foot powder,and a nose hair trimmer.Michael's diet is full of fat and grease so Ted takes him to a healthier burger joint where Michael tries a tasty soy burger.Michael's girlfriend Mellie is coming over before the game so Ted shows how to make a wheat pasta dish.Thom gets basic things for Michael's apartment which includes a flat screen TV,he also rearranges some rooms.
Michael mis cooks the pasta and he puts candles in the WOODEN bookcase.At the game his speech is a little long,the end Score 8-7 thanks to a home run made by Michael,he and Mellie then leave for an off camera date.
b: 10-Aug-2004 pc: 133
NOTE: 4th cop.(John V,John S,John K are the previous)
We learn Jai grew up in a single parent home (thank you Jai's mom!)
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36. Queer Eye for the Shy Guy:Sean K.
Sean is guy who at first seems wouldn't need any help from the Fab 5.He's cultured,young and fairly cute,BUT he is a:toy collecting,chronic razor burning,Ramen noodle eating freelance designing,Internet obsessing INTROVERT!(whew that was a finger full to type).Carson after finding out that most of Sean's wardrobe is black,black,and black brings color back in it.Jai and Sean take a field trip to Long Island City to go to a museum where they converse over dating,Jai also tells Sean what he'll be doing tonight:speed dating!back at Sean's,Jai has the rest of the guys play different types of dates:Thom-"difficult," Kyan-"shy," and Carson-"drunk and physical".Sean loves martial arts so Kyan takes him to a capoeira class,Kyan also get Sean an exfoliate,a in-shower shaving mirror, and a moisturizer to deal with his razor burn. Ted and Sean go grocery shopping, they get a roast-able chicken and a bunch of sides.Thom takes Sean to a store where after you pick your furniture you use a computer program where you design the floor plan,they get modern looking furniture and as a surprise :a brand new DJ console.The prep is bad as Sean shaves product less,but upon reaching the place he meets 20 women,all of whom are judged by the Fab 5 who bet on the girls,Jai wins the pool.One problem arouse from the event,Sean got the girls' EMAIL addresses! ARGH!
b: 31-Aug-2004 pc: 135
NOTE: capoeira:"a Brazilian sport that blends martial arts with dance in a communal experience"
Another apearence by Nemo Rodriguez-Jai's tea cup yorkie in Kyan's tip at the end of the show
jai really looked like a monk in Sean's orange bathrobe.
Sean's site:www.sabeque.com
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37. An Opening Night to "Share":Winston S.
Tonight's culture should be a visit to a mental institution.Why? Winston,a Wall Street exec MBA quit his very nice job to open a restaurant in the East Village with his girlfriend Kay.Problems:his wardrobe is nothing but pricey suits and plaid,he has skin problems and a rash on his chest,his apartment is too small for Kay to move in and it's coated in 2 inches of dust,the restaurant Share looks like a doctor's waiting room,and this West sider has to learn how to run a restaurant and fit in the East Village.Carson takes him to a combination restaurant/store where Winston is outfitted in things that will look cool and and be comfy.Carson also gets Winston shoes that were designed for people who stand on their feet for a while,as a surprise Carson also created the uniform for the staff. Jai takes Winston down the street from Share to chat with his neighbors,and they give him 2 pieces of advice: 1)be friendly to everyone regardless of appearance 2)DO NOT WORK WITH A FRIEND OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER!.Jai also has the Matre de of his fave restaurant gives Winston tips on hosting.Kyan takes Winston to a combo doctor&spa to have his rash looked at and to have a chem peel.Ted gets back into his old job as food critic by looking over the restaurant's organic menu.He later gives them several bottles of organic wine.Thom shows that lighting can do a lot.Back at Winston's house he simply tidied it up.While Kay toils in the kitchen Winston showers and shaves,he then hauls Kay out of the kitchen to do a flower arrangement!he also holds the staff meeting 45 minutes before opening,the odd thing is Winston is really,really,REALLY calm about everything.Anyway,friends and family arrive along with 2 food critics.The critics offer a suggestion:work on the salad dressing but everything else was wonderful.Yeah!who knows, maybe Share won't be one of the 4 of 5 restaurants that fail in their first year.Keep your fingers crossed!
b: 07-Sep-2004 pc: 137
NOTE: the reviewers:New York magazine,The Daily News, and The New York Times.
Share's site:http://sharenyc.com/
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38. It's Only Rock&Roll:Ari V.
Ari is the lead singer in the fledging rock group the Pelicans.The pelicans have been doing little club gigs and concerts so it's a good thing Ari has a salesman's job to keep his tiny,crammed full of stuff apartment which holds his bought in bulk wardrobe.Ari himself consists of bed head and someone who won't make eye contact with the audience.Tonight's event is that the Pelicans will be playing at a better club.According to Ari,the Indie Rock look is how you look when you slept past the alarm.Ignoring that Carson get Ari some boots to make him look taller,layers,and a cool blazer with the band's picture on the back.Jai after seeing Ari's equipment takes him to guitar store where Ari is given a new amp and guitar.Later Jai gives him tips on Mic handling,style on stage,and tells that there will be some record reps and a guy from Rolling Stone.Kyan has Ari's hair done so he can gel it down for work but play with to perform.Ari is later given a bunch of products.Ted helps Ari create paella after a trip to a spice shop.Thom does Ari's place over with a boho theme,he creates a mini art gallery as Ari also paints as a hobby,he also puts up a billion shelves.After the Fab 5 leave Ari works on the paella or tries to. He cuts himself chopping up onions,uses the recipe printout as a potholder,and yet he still manages to get it done.He showers and dresses and upon the arrival of his band mates feeds them and toasts them for putting up with him.The Pelicans then leave for the club.The Pelicans jam and after wards Ari sits down with the reps and reporter, one of the reps gives Ari his card!
b: 14-Sep-2004 pc: 136
NOTE: check out:http://www.pelicanstheband.com/
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39. Moving Out but Not Moving Far:John W.
John is getting married in a couple weeks,he and his fiancee Coreen have bought their 1st home and everything seems great.BUT John has NEVER lived away from home.His mom has cooked his food,done his laundry and cleaned his room for the last 28 years!he's also overly generous with his finances,developing a gut,and top everything else the event is a housewarming BBQ for 26 people!.Carson has disappeared to a VIP shopping sale and according to a note he left in the car he'll be back later.Anyway the other guys each pick a scenario to dress John in,Carson later looks over the purchases and says the guys didn't do half bad. Jai takes John to the New York Stock Exchange for some financial counseling.Jai also gets bigger tank for Mike&Ike John's turtles.
Kyan takes John to a kayaking lesson where surprise!Coreen's there too.As John has been of late eating the college diet of pizza,burgers,etc Kyan gives him an array of vitamins.Ted takes John to a plant store to buy growable herbs,Ted also teaches John how to make tuna skewers,herb covered steaks,and roasted veggies.Thom creates an outdoor room on John's deck,with teak furniture and a brand new barbecue.He does the house itself in brown,red and white,and yet another brand new flat screen TV.John's prep consists of making the food,Coreen comes home and is like usual,shocked and almost to tears.John has her immediately working,while the food is grilling the couple does a quiz on finances and they get a 13 of out 30....When their families show up, the food is overcooked,the male relations are shown John's new clothes,and Coreen is given a whip to get her husband into shape.
b: 21-Sep-2004 pc: 138
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40. Second Time Around:Steve P.
Steve has been through a lot.His wife was found unfaithful with his best friend,who in the divorce rigged that she got all the furniture,just as his last chair was taken he got a call,his dad had died! and then he got fired!But he did get 3 great things among this sadness:rights to keep his superb pooch Stella,his awesome 150 yr old house,and Bailey, a fellow divorcee.So,tonight Steve is going to introduce Bailey to his family and friends,to show that he's out of his funk.Carson gets Steve a new suit and some sportswear.Jai,who notes that Steve's house is messy and extremely disordered takes Steve to the Container store were they get office type stuff,Jai later give Steve a new laptop.Kyan likes Steve's medium length mop,so he has it shaped and is given a variety of products.Ted after finding out that Bailey loves chocolate and Steve spicy food finds the perfect dish for them: Mole!(a superfluously done sauce) Ted teaches how to do a chocolate based and a spicy one and to coat a chicken.Thom,after being awed at how dramatic the architecture is,hunts for equally striking furnishings.He finally locates several New Orleans styled pieces which Steve becomes ecstatic over. After jai and Steve dance,the Fab 5 leave and Steve precedes to make dinner, he oddly puts vinegar on the chicken...(dude, that's what the mole's for!)later he shaves shaving cream less but in the end he does look spiffy.Bailey comes over and is amazed.However when she comes in Steve is on the phone!remembering that mole needs lots of stirring Steve has everyone wander into the kitchen where they all end up helping.The meal is tasty and ends as Steve gives a toast to Bailey and his family.
b: 02-Nov-2004 pc: 139
NOTE: Jai brings his dog to the Container store,and calls it Dory (where's Nemo!?)
Jai has two sogs, Nemo and Dory. Must've been Dory's turn, since Nemo has been on the show before.
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41. A Queer Eye Thanksgiving
The Fab Five are having a Pre - Thanksgiving Dinner! They invite three straight guy's families: The Bravo Twins, The Toales and The Goldmans. They each get a brown apron with their names, Ted teaches them how to cook a turkey, Thom shows them some ways to decorate and Carson helps them make napkins with their initials on them. They watch the day each straight guy was made over, then watch when they visited them yesterday. They play football and we find David no longer does a monkey, but a dinosaur. He ends up jumping onto the bench then on top of Jai, which requires Brandon, Kyan and Ted to get him off!
b: 23-Nov-2004 pc: 146
NOTE: thanks to Hot_Chic_Chick for supplying the synop, my account's in the recap.
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42. The Brady Bunch Does Christmas:Richard M.
Richard and his lovely wife Megan have been together for 3 years.They have 5 kids,and loads of Christmas traditions.However their holiday happiness has a couple hitches: each half of the family have their own ways and they don't like sharing them.The decoration budget is limited and has caused only 1 room of the house to be sightly cheerful,also certain decorations are old and not very eye appealing, and Richard's traditional breakfast although tasty doesn't have a lot of panache. To make sure they cover everything the Fab 5 are staying over!Also the event is a holiday brunch for friends and family.When they arrive the kids are shy until Jai shows them their practice Christmas tree.Yes,practice Christmas tree (to test their decorating skills). After the house is decorated,the fab 5 shake their heads and get to work.Carson gets the kids matching PJ's and some formal wear for church and what not.Richard and Megan each get a new outfit too.Jai helps the kids create a play for the brunch and teaches them acting exercises he also has the family write wishes on rocks which they place around the tree.Kyan doesn't do much,as Richard's hair is good and he actually had a nose hair trimmer ahead of time!Thom sends the family to a Christmas tree farm. To show how fortune the family is, the Moons,Kyan,Jai and Carson go help build a house with Habitat for Humanity,later a rep from Housing Works - a organization for people with HIV/AIDS appears and the family donates toys and things.Back at the Moon Home Thom who has placed some wreaths&garlands,and redone the basement playroom into a real theater! declares it's time to decorate the real tree while Ted teaches Richard and Megan how to cook better pancakes and eggs with bacon mixed in.So everyone nestles in for the night,the next morning after the presents have been opened (which includes a free babysitting job courtesy of the Fab 5) the brunch and play goes well and the Fab 5 wishes everyone a merry christmas.
b: 07-Dec-2004 pc: 152
NOTE: Housing Works Info-http://www.housingworks.org/
The Kids:Jessie,Maren,Merril,Ryan,Sophie.
check out Jai's face during the after of Thom's work,he looks overwhelmed!
1st time the Fab 5 stays for the event and there are no ending tips.
a nice photo:www.bravotv.com/images/Queer_Eye_for_the_Straight_Guy/Photos/episode_152_portrait.jpg