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Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Out & About

First aired: Aug/03/2005
Director: Matthew Lahey
Guest star: Marcia Cross (Herself), Warren Beatty (Himself), Rachel Bilson (Herself), John C. Reilly (Himself)

After hosting one her favorite events "Best in Show", she works the room to get as many phone numbers as she can for her upcoming Toys for Tots fundraiser. Matt goes to have his physical evaluation for the Gastric Bypass surgery he is hoping to have. Worried that he will fall short of the weight requirement by a few pounds he makes sure to suit up with some ankle weights and one in his pocket just in case. Mike Neilsen moves into the house to redesign Kathy and Matt's house. Kathy finishes out the episode the same way it started, hosting a charity event. She gets a picture Warren Beatty which is a nice way to end the evening after she bombs with the crowd at the event.



2 :01x02 - Hot to Tot

First aired: Aug/10/2005
Guest star: Jenny McCarthy (Herself), James Denton (Himself), Ray Romano (Himself), Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Herself), Andy Dick (Himself)

It's time for Kathy's annual Toys for Tots fundraiser and she is trying to get as many celebrities as she can to attend. The more stars that will be there, the more press she will get, and the more press she gets the more publicity she gets for her house which ultimately means more free stuff. Kathy is counting on free furniture for redecorating her house by convincing the designers she can get them great publicity. When party time finally comes around the celebs turn out including Ray Romano, James Denton, Jenny McCarthy, Jamie Lynn DeScala, and Andy Dick.



3 :01x03 - Adjusted Gross

First aired: Aug/17/2005
Guest star: John McEnroe (Himself), Joy Behar (Herself), Mario Cantone (Himself), Ryan Starr (Herself), Kelly Clarkson (Herself), Carmen Electra (Herself)

Kathy's first stand up comedy DVD is released so it's time to hit the promotional tour on a nation wide trip. She attends the Radio Broadcast Awards in Vegas, a radio junket where they mispronounce her name, The Tonight Show in LA, The View, and The John McEnroe Show in NYC, where Kathy is able to insult the host before she even goes on the air. Kathy talks her husband Matt into selling DVDs from a table outside her stand up gigs. She also gets her parents in on the action when she gets them to come to her signing party in Hollywood; however they won't buy a CD for her to sign citing that they just couldn't spend 15 bucks for a CD no matter how much they love her.



4 :01x04 - High Brow

First aired: Aug/24/2005

Kathy scrambles to get ready for her E! red carpet show she will be doing at the Grammies. Finding out that she has the job 5 days before the show doesn't give her much time to prepare and she clammers to find a dress (which turns out to be trying sense Kathy doesn't meet the -1 size standard of hollywood) someone to do her hair, her makeup and write her material for the special. She has to pull this all off and make a trip to her home town to perform to a sold out audience just 48 hours before the big show.



5 :01x05 - From A to D

First aired: Aug/31/2005
Guest star: Jonathan Bennett (Himself)

Kathy travels, going out on the road to continue to promote her new DVD and keep her career going. She flies to Vegas to perform her role as a female Elvis in a movie she is doing, does an interview with a Houston reporter, travels to several radio stations to do the morning shows, does a TV interview, and does a show at the Improv. She returns home in time to receive an award for being one of the funniest ladies of 2005 from the Ladies Home Journal.

Kathy also receives a large bunch of red roses from Renée Zellweger. Kathy spends days trying to figure out what the meaning is behind them.



6 :01x06 - Magic Carpet Ride

First aired: Sep/07/2005
Guest star: Jay McCarroll (Himself)

After doing a great job working the red carpet for E! at the Grammys, she gets a gig doing the red carpet for the Oscars. She spends the days before the Oscars picking out her dress, going over all her material and going to New York to do a show at the Laugh Factory.

After being late to the Grammys she is worried about making it to the Oscars at time. However that idea threatens to blow up in her face when she realizes that she has lost her credentials which are required for her entrance to the red carpet.



Strong Black Woman

First aired: May/09/2006



Season 2, Sneak Peak

First aired: May/24/2006

As the title would suggest we are treated to a sneak peak of the shows second season, with clips and outtakes of this seasons episodes. Kathy narrarates the clips of the second season, clips that are as funny as the rest of the season promises to be.



7 :02x01 - Going, Going, Gone

First aired: Jun/06/2006
Guest star: Rachel True (Herself), Tyra Banks (Herself (Footage from “Tyra”)), Jimmy Kimmel (Himself (Audio from “Jimmy Kimmel Live”))

Kathy Griffin addresses her breakup with husband Matt, goes on a "Red State" stand-up tour and auctions off a weekend stay for one at her house for charity. She also finds time to appear on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and "The Tyra Banks Show."



8 :02x02 - Episode 202

First aired: Jun/13/2006
Guest star: Jeri Ryan (Herself), Alfre Woodard (Herself), Robert Blackman (Himself), Jason Sehorn (Himself), Angie Harmon (Herself), Loni Anderson (Herself), Joan Allen (Herself), Karri Turner (Herself), Michael McDonald (Himself)

The winner of Kathy's auction finally arrives for a weekend stay at her home, but he's not quite as flamboyant as she had hoped. Regardless, Kathy shows him a grand old time - Hollywood style. Meanwhile, she attempts to lose 10 pounds and later prepares for a trip to Iraq to entertain the troops.



9 :02x03 - Iraq

First aired: Jun/20/2006
Guest star: Talan Torriero (Himself), Michael McDonald (Himself), Karri Turner (Herself)

With fellow comic Michael McDonald and actress Karri Turner in tow, Kathy departs for Iraq to perform for the troops. While Michael ends up wowing the audience of soldiers---Kathy does not, at least at first. Also: Kathy discovers that military-issue food might be good for her figure.



10 :02x04 - Rocket Attack

First aired: Jun/27/2006
Guest star: Michael McDonald (Himself), Talan Torriero (Himself), Karri Turner (Herself)

Kathy's last days performing for the troops in Iraq turn perilously dramatic when two rockets are fired at the base. Back at home, Kathy cares for her niece and nephew, who get to meet "Laguna Beach" star Talan Torriero. Meanwhile, a "dog whisperer" tries to tame Pom-Pom; and a cranky Kathy copes with her diet.



11 :02x05 - Puppy Chaos

First aired: Jul/11/2006
Guest star: Anthony Clark (Himself (Footage from “Last Comic Standing”)), Tim Meadows (Himself (Footage from “Last Comic Standing”)), Rachel True (Herself), Caroline Rhea (Herself), John Melendez (Himself), Garry Marshall (Himself (Footage from “Last Comic Standing”)), Ralph Garman (Himself)

Kathy tries to tame her ill-behaved puppy Pom-Pom before they both take to the catwalk in a dog-and-owner fashion show for charity called Paws for Style. Also: Kathy redesigns a suite in a sleek San Francisco hotel, teaches a class for aspiring comedians and works a private corporate event.



12 :02x06 - Vegas, Baby!

First aired: Jul/18/2006
Guest star: Chris Harrison (Himself), Jose Canseco (Himself), Steve McDonagh (Himself), Dan Smith (Himself), Thom Filicia (Himself), Kyan Douglas (Himself), Ted Allen (Himself), Carson Kressley (Himself), Jonathan Lipnicki (Himself), Jane Lynch (Herself), Johnny Weir (Himself), Jai Rodriguez (Himself)

Kathy and her assistant, Jessica, journey to Las Vegas, where Kathy gets up bright and early to host a buffet event. Later, she chills out by getting ice-skating tips from Olympian Johnny Weir, and also finds time to hobnob with the guys from "Queer Eye." In addition, Kathy makes an appearance on the TV show "Last Comic Standing".



13 :03x01 - Suddenly Single

First aired: Jun/05/2007
Guest star: Trent Steinbrook (Himself), Joy Behar (Herself), Kellie Pickler (Herself), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (Herself), Joan Rivers (Herself), Larry King (Himself), Whoopi Goldberg (Herself), Rosie O'Donnell (Herself)

Kathy's third season opener finds her reflecting on the happenings in her personal life, including her recent divorce. She also prepares for an A-list gig at Carnegie Hall and performs in a corporate film. She hires a tour manager-housemate-company whipping boy named Tom along with an assistant for his assistant, named Jessica. Appearing on the show includes Whoopie Goldberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Kellie Pickler and Joan Rivers.



14 :03x02 - Dating for Publicity

First aired: Jun/12/2007
Guest star: Nick Carter (Himself), Rachel True (Herself)

Kathy plunges into the dating pool, but she will only settle for a guy who can give her one thing...publicity. She ends up dating Nick Carter of The Backstreet Boys, but his publicist tries to keep their rendezvous out of the spotlight. Meanwhile, Kathy tries to sell tickets to her shows in Michigan.



15 :03x03 - The Show Must Go On

First aired: Jun/19/2007
Guest star: Jackie Warner (Herself)

As Kathy prepares to ship out on Rosie O'Donnell's lesbian cruise, she works to modify her comedy act in an effort to connect with a lesbian audience with help from Jackie Warner, of “Work Out” fame. But complications arise when Kathy is hit with terrible news.



16 :03x04 - What I Won't Do for a Buck

First aired: Jun/26/2007
Guest star: Ron Jeremy (Himself), Jennifer Flavin Stallone (Herself)

In the wake of a tragic family loss, Kathy ponders her legacy and sets out to resolve her relationship issues. Meanwhile, she hopes to sell wares on a home-shopping network, journeys to a hometown Chicago performance and reconnects with a high-school flame.



17 :03x05 - Prison + Porn = Fun for Everyone

First aired: Jul/10/2007
Guest star: Chi Chi La Rue (Himself), Mike Matusow (Himself), Paul Rodriguez (Himself), Savanna Samson (Herself)

Kathy gears up to host a gay adult-video awards gala. She also prepares to perform her comedy act in front of prisoners at a state penitentiary in Arizona.



18 :03x06 - Kathy Goes to London

First aired: Jul/17/2007
Guest star: Chucky Venice (Himself), Mo Gaffney (Herself)

Kathy and her posse journey to jolly old England for some D-list (mis)adventure and to promote the UK run of “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List.”



19 :03x07 - Back to My Irish Roots, Literally

First aired: Jul/24/2007
Guest star: Robert Verdi (Himself)

In the third-season finale, Kathy scores an award from Irish America magazine. The recognition inspires Kathy to connect with her Irish roots, so she journeys with her posse to Dublin, where she offers a sweet gesture in memory of her father.



Kathy Griffin: The Footage You Weren't Meant To See

First aired: Jun/01/2009

Watch the stuff you weren't supposed to see from the last four seasons.



20 :04x01 - And the Award Goes to...

First aired: Jun/12/2008
Guest star: Robert Verdi (Himself), Ricky Gervais (Himself), Anderson Cooper (Himself)

Kathy play co-host with Anderson Cooper in a New Years Eve show. Also, she is asked to present at the Producers Guild Awards.



21 :04x02 - Home Is Where the Profit Is

First aired: Jun/19/2008
Guest star: Coolio (Himself), Tom Green (Himself)

Kathy finally does background checks on two members of her posse --
her assistant's assistant Tiffany and tour manager Tom --- by visiting their
hometowns, where she meets their significant others and performs stand-up.



22 :04x03 - Fly the Super Gay Skies

First aired: Jun/26/2008
Guest star: Anthony Callea (Himself), Tim Campbell (Himself), Cyndi Lauper (Herself), Margaret Cho (Herself), Olivia Newton-John (Herself), Carson Kressley (Himself), Lance Bass (Himself), Kerri-Anne Kennerley (Herself)

Kathy departs for Australia on a colorful plane trip that features drag
queens as attendants and Kathy performing stand-up over the plane's PA.
While Down Under, she wends through Sydney atop a float in a Mardi Gras parade.



24 :04x04 - Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace

First aired: Jul/03/2008
Guest star: Megan Mullally (Herself), Molly Shannon (Herself), Hanna Rahzella (Herself), Tanisha Thomas (Herself), Rosie O'Donnell (Herself)

Kathy is excited over her sold out show upcoming at Madison Square Garden. She takes time to brush shoulders with her friends in New York, Rosie O'Donnell, Molly Shannon and Megan Mullally. She also hopes to gain publicity by being the acting minister at a Queen couple's dream wedding.



23 :04x05 - Otters, Cubs and Bears...Oh My!

First aired: Jul/03/2008
Guest star: Cesar Millan (Himself)

Kathy's mom is spending quite a bit of time at her home lately, and her conservative views are getting on Kathy's last nerve...as are the mounting bills for wine. Elsewhere, Maggie and Kathy's friend Patrick seem to be having a romantic bond forming. Meanwhile, Kathy seeks the help of Cesar Millan, the "Dog Whisperer," to help in the training of her dogs, and she attends a ball in San Fransisco with Steve Wozniak.



25 :04x06 - No Time for Siestas

First aired: Jul/17/2008
Guest star: Michael McDonald (Himself)

Kathy hopes to solidify her "D" list empire when she heads to Mexico to launch her Kathy Griffin Leadership Academy, and is looking for a hefty amount of corporate donations.



26 :04x07 - Busted in Bora Bora

First aired: Jul/24/2008
Guest star: Mario Cantone (Himself)

Kathy is hoping she can convince her mother into moving into a retirement home. Kathy travels to the island of Bora Bora with her posse, where she performs a pair of shows and hangs out with her fans.



27 :04x08 - For Your (Grammy) Consideration

First aired: Jul/31/2008
Guest star: Robert Verdi (Himself), Suze Orman (Herself)

In hopes of getting attention for her new CD, Kathy goes on a promotional odyssey and encourages the paparazzi's attention because of her most unlikely date. But it is her mother who is gathering the most attention.



28 :04x09 - Woz Love Got to Do With It?

First aired: Aug/07/2008
Guest star: Peggy Fleming (Herself), Michael McDonald (Himself), Rachel True (Herself)

Kathy heads to Silicon Valley to co-host a Humane Society charity event with computer maven Steve Wozniak, but find their relationship tested by circumstances. Meanwhile, Kathy tries to set up an actress gal pal with a date.



29 :04x10 - Red, White and Don't Be Blue

First aired: Aug/14/2008
Guest star: Joan Rivers (Herself), Michael McDonald (Himself)



30 :05x01 - Place Your Bette

First aired: Jun/08/2009
Guest star: Bette Midler (Herself), Toni Basil (Herself)



31 :05x02 - I Heart Lily Tomlin

First aired: Jun/15/2009



32 :05x03 - Grammy Shmammy

First aired: Jun/22/2009



33 :05x04 - Paris Is My New BFF

First aired: Jun/29/2009
Guest star: Tyler Bachtel (Himself), Paris Hilton (Herself), Snoop Dogg (Himself)



34 :05x05 - Maggie's Bucket List

First aired: Jul/06/2009
Guest star: Betty White (Herself), Nicole Sullivan (Herself), Michael McDonald (Himself), Don Rickles (Himself)



35 :05x06 - Rosie and Gloria and Griffin… Oh My!

First aired: Jul/13/2009
Guest star: Rosie O'Donnell (Herself), Gloria Estefan (Herself), Billy Bean (Himself)



36 :05x07 - Kathy at the Apollo

First aired: Jul/20/2009



37 :05x08 - Norma Gay

First aired: Jul/27/2009



38 :05x09 - Official Book Club Selection

First aired: Aug/03/2009



39 :05x10 - Finale

First aired: Aug/10/2009
Guest star: Suzanne Somers (Herself), Carol Channing (Herself), Barry Manilow (Himself)

Kathy gets rejected for a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, but then gets approved for a star in Palm Springs.
Kathy goes hunting for star legends for her unveiling.



Balls of Steel

First aired: Nov/03/2009



Kathy Griffin Does the Bible Belt

First aired: Jun/08/2010
Director: Paul Miller



42 :06x01 - Kathy with a Z

First aired: Jun/15/2010
Guest star: Juan J. Campanella (Himself), Mariska Hargitay (Herself), Ice-T (Himself), Christopher Meloni (Himself), Liza Minnelli (Herself)

Kathy enlists the help of Liza Minnelli to hone her acting skills for her guest stint on 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'.



43 :06x02 - Toddlers & Remodelers

First aired: Jun/22/2010
Guest star: Lara Spencer (Herself)

Kathy enlists the help of “Designer to the Stars”, Kenny Davis to give her home a modern makeover.

While her home is being redone, Kathy seeks advice from The Insider's Lara Spencer, and dons the hat of investigative reporter to become a judge of the California Gold Coast toddler beauty pageant in Ontario, California.



43 :06x03 - Freezing My A-List Off

First aired: Jun/29/2010
Guest star: Levi Johnston (Himself)

Kathy books a gig at the Alaska Performing Arts Center in Anchorage and stops by Wasilla to spend some time with her “lover” Levi Johnston.

While in Wasilla, Kathy takes part in dog sledding, ice fishing and finding a boyfriend for her assistant Tiffany.



44 :06x04 - Moving the Merch

First aired: Jul/06/2010
Guest star: Lauren Conrad (Herself), Linda Koopersmith (Herself), Suze Orman (Herself)

After consulting financial guru Suze Orman, Kathy decides to pad her own bank account by helping mom Maggie write a book and launch her own fashion line.



45 :06x05 - Kathy Goes to Washington

First aired: Jul/13/2010
Guest star: Barbara Boxer (Herself), Dana Bash (Herself), John King (Himself), Joy Behar (Herself (Footage from “The Joy Behar Show”)), Arianna Huffington (Herself), Barney Frank (Himself), Lance Bass (Himself), Portia de Rossi (Herself)

Kathy travels to Washington, D.C. to support the repeal of ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell.''



46 :06x06 - Kathy's Smear Campaign

First aired: Jul/20/2010
Guest star: Mike Ruiz (Himself), Joy Behar (Herself), Wendy Williams (Herself), Michelle Kwan (Herself)



47 :06x07 - Getting My House in Order

First aired: Jul/27/2010
Guest star: Lara Spencer (Herself), Brad Garrett (Himself)

Kathy and Lara travel to Palm Springs to get ideas for her renovation that she has dubbed “Palm Springs Gay”.

Feeling stressed at work, Tom begins to sleep-eat and an impromptu intervention decides Tom needs Tom Time which includes reminiscing with Brad Garret about his time at TGI Fridays.

Also, Kathy, Tom & Tiffany must deal with the sudden death of Chance.



48 :06x08 - Maggie: The Musical

First aired: Aug/03/2010
Guest star: Rip Taylor (Himself), Cloris Leachman (Herself), Kristin Chenoweth (Herself), Seth Rudetsky (Himself)