The wild pop events the panelists discussed this week include:

The Jacko child molestation trial:  George Lopez testifies  //  ABC's reality show The Bachelor: sleazy and girls gone wild!  //  Britney update: her possible fake boobs (very nice) and could it be that she's pregers?  //  the 5 good reasons to watch Wrestlemania  //  the commercial: McDonald's Rap  //  Christian Finnegan interviews Sahara's Matthew McConaughey and Steve Zahn  //  celebrity gossip like Elizabeth Taylor once hand fed Jacko, and more //  OXYGEN's Mr. Romance //  Panelist Quiz: Hawk, Hawkman, or, Hawking  // Richard Gere dances with the Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi  // Nanny 911 meets her match: a very precocious and political savvy 9 year old boy,  and more.

Upgrade and downgrade: Oscar Nominees on TV (Glenn Close, Cameron Diaz, Faye Dunaway, Sly Stallone)

Who had the best week ever:  Frantina Dule (see notes section).

Closing video: ""Lonely No More,"" By Rob Thomas.

The Bachelor, Wrestlemania and more

Christian Finnegan

Chuck Nice

John Aboud

Judah Friedlander

Michael Colton

Miss Info

Patton Oswalt

Paul F. Tompkins

Rachael Harris

Baseball Opening Day, Desperate Housewives and more

Jacko in Court, Pat O'brian and more

The topics ridiculed this week include:

the odd characters in the new season of the American Idol   Chris Briggs on the Red Carpet at the Golden Globes; very odd and nutty.   the stereotypes found in FOX's 24: Arabs and women take it on the chin   on FOX's 24: what happens during the commercial breaks?  comedy maestro Christian Finnegan clues us in   the Dubya Bush Inauguration   celebrity gossip like Colin Farrell likens sex with pizza; after her separation, Jennifer Aniston moves in with hairdresser (can you say: rebound); and more   Verne Troyer is a drunken fool on VH1's The Surreal Life   and more

Upgrade and downgrade: reality show rip-offs like the assorted nanny shows.

Special segment: at the beginning of the show Paul Scheer did a skit about the Condoleezza Rice nomination hearing for Secretary of State.

Who had the best week ever: caterers.  The caterers were big-time at the Presidential Inauguration and at the Golden Globes, and, more importantly, they were visible.  Show me

American Idol, Golden Globes and more

Topics discussed this week include:

Oscar Nominations   the BWE panelists who were snubbed by Oscar   J-Lo's Get Right video   FOX's The Simple Life: Nicole Richie is America's new spoiled brat and getting rich in the process   the film Alone in the Dark   celebrity dish like Pam Anderson and boyfriend Stephen Dorff in a huge fight, natch   end of a trend: being gay as a motif on television   panelist Doug Benson's instructional video: how to sound like you watch the popular shows (TV small talk)   Amazing Race has an inadvertent wet t-shirt contest   FOX's American Idol: is Paula losing it?   and more

Special segment: Paul F. Tompkins, Celebrity Defender -- Robert Blake Edition

Who had the best week ever: actor Paul Giamatti; even though he was snubbed by the Oscars he's having a great career.

Closing video: ""Get Right,"" by Jennifer Lopez.

Oscar Nominations, J-Lo Video and more

The topics the panelists thought were out of control this week include:

Michael Jackson fanatics   Hardee's food outlets   television crime shows   Super Bowl parties   50 Cent's Candy Shop video, wow!   celebrity dish like Jessica Simpson likes porn and more   seemingly gay cartoons   Ellen DeGeneres helps Tara Reid find a boyfriend   Groundhog Day and Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil   and more

Upgrade and downgrade: the actors in the Arnold Schwarzenegger biopic See Arnold Run.

Special segment: Judah Friedlander at the Sundance Film Festival.  Still lonely.

Who had the best week ever: gamblers.  Gambling is out of control; it's wild in Vegas, people are betting on the Super Bowl and Oscars, poker games are chic, in short, it's everywhere.

Closing video: ""Give a Little Bit,"" by the Goo Goo Dolls.

Michael Jackson Fans, Crime Shows and more

The topics discussed this week, per a VH1 press release, include:

Britney Spears new DVD commentary    ABC's Desperate Housewives   Jose Canseco's new tell-all book    Mama Timberlake    Cameron Diaz    and more

Upgrade and downgrade: celebrities from Super Bowl commercials.

Special segment: Flavor Flav and Brigitte Nielsen answer philosophical questions.

Special segment: Christian Finnegan, Reality Therapist.

Who had the best week ever: Deep Throat.

Desperate Housewives, Cameron Diaz and more

This week the topics the panelists thought were a hoot include:

""The Gates"" massive artwork by Cristo in Central Park, NYC   The Apprentice contestants, real boobs   actors in films finding their sensitive side   The Grammy's: duet performances   the Cassius Marcellus Coolidge ""Dog Poker"" painting at Doyle New York auction sells for $590,400   baseball player Joe Conseco steroid memories   celebrity gossip like Britney Spears thinks her dog is better looking than Paris' Tinkerbell, Kid Rock in trouble with the law for fighting in Nashville Strip Club, and more   D.I.L.F. (Dads I'd Like to F***)   the 5 good reasons to see Ashlee Simpson live in concert   singer Anita Baker's nipple very visible on the Grammy's   the very odd 7th Heaven musical episode that features that proverbial teenager topic: sex or no sex   and more.

Special segments: Paul F. Tompkins, Celebrity Defender--on Jacko

Who had the best week ever: Kevin Federline.  He's married to Britney Spears, he's on magazine covers

The Gates Artwork, Paul F. Tomkins: Celebrity Defender and more

The topics this week that caused the panelists to guffaw include:

the potential jurors in the Michael Jackson child molestation trial: Brian Huskey and Chuck Nice, et al, discuss the possibilities   Bush confession in audio tapes: he's a former pothead, but won't admit it publicly   Jacko's penis looks like a barber's pole, according to sources   Oscar preview and host Chris Rock   Paris Hilton's cell phone is hacked   Keanu Reeves in the film Constantine   celebrity gossip like Britney Spears wants to be called Mona Lisa and the new gay character in The Simpsons   the celebrities that are fronting for Proactiv anti-acne cream: shame, shame, shame   the new wacky characters in A&E's Growing up Gotti   FOX's Stars Without Make-up   elephants that paint with their trunks   the SPIKE reality show The Ultimate Fighter   and more.

Special segments: Chuck Nice presents various ""Moments in Black History.""

Who had the best week ever: the actor Danica McKellar.  The former actor who played Winn

Michael Jackson's Jurors, Bush Audio Tapes and more

The panelists joked about the following topics:

The Oscars round-up and the Modern Humorist ""Spin Alley""   the Michael Jackson's child molestation trial and cable's E! reenactment   UPN's Enterprise canceled and the Trekker response   the film Be Cool   rapper 50 Cent shooting incident   celebrity gossip like the Fred Durst sex tape, Charlie Sheen gets a divorce, and more   Guilty Pleasure: UPN's Veronica Mars, a cool show for every age group   Sidney Lumet's films   Halle Berry wins Razzie Award in good cheer   and more.

Upgrade and downgrade: the Oscars interviews on television.

Special segment: Paul F. Tompkins, Celebrity Defender -- Martha Stewart Edition

Who had the best week ever: lifestyle diva Martha Stewart.  She's now out of jail, has been nominated for a few Emmy's, yes, her life is better than ever, and getting even richer in the process.

The Oscars, Michael Jackson trial and more

This week the panelist quipped about he following topics:

the Michael Jackson molestation criminal trial, way too bizarre   FOX's television program the OC   the new Star Wars film   women's breasts and Victoria's Secret   the film Pacifier and Vin Diesel   CBS news anchor Dan Rather retires   Bruce Willis sexual escapades with Ms. Lindsay Lohan   Paris Hilton update   UPN's America's Next Top Model   Martha Stewart is now out of jail, and still a diva   Hootie's Burger King commercial: what's up with that campy commercial?   pro-wrestling phenom Rock is gay.  What?!  No way.   Jim Morrison once was rejected by Florida State as a student   Martha Stewart's legs on CNN: not too shabby woman   and more.

Special segment: Christian Finnegan's ""What your purchases say about you--CD Edition""

Who had the best week ever: U2's Bono.  The guy is hot and involved in international politics.

Closing video: ""Sometimes you can't make it on you own,"" by U2.

Michael Jackson trial, the OC and more

This week the panelists discussed the following outrageous moments in pop culture:

What does Jacko do before court?    Texas Open    American Idol: post Mario    Dr Rob, TV Diagnostician    5 good reasons to see the film Guess Who    CBS' The Amazing Race    Spring Cleaning, Bear Attack    celebrity dish: Pat O'Brien alleged sex tapes, and more    ANIMAL PLANET's Pet Star    Sony new product: the PSP    Passions Edition   and more.

Who had the best week ever: Regina King; the actress who appeared in last year's Oscar winner Ray.

The panelists guffawed over the following pop culture topics this week:

Baseball Opening Day: the fans love these steroid enthusiasts   ABC's Desperate Housewives: these catty women allegedly just can't get along, natch   Will Smith:  the Fresh Prince is back in the rap world   Paul F. Tompkins, Celebrity Defender -- Charlie Sheen Divorce Edition    Britney Spears and hubby's new UPN reality show    teens are having lots of oral sex   celebrity dish like Oprah's getting foxy and more   ""Guess Who"" celebrity game with Doug Benson   ABC's The Bachelor, very odd bachelor   singer Eminem spoofs the new Star Wars movie   and more.

Upgrade and downgrade: the NBC Mork and Mindy television movie-- the actors, did they portray the celebrities accurately?  Did they do a good job?

Special segment: Paul Scheer's Hot Tub Tax Tips.

Who had the best week ever: film actor Mickey Rourke; he's in Sin City, the week's #1 film; he's back and with a vengeance.

Closing video: ""Helena,"" by My Chemical Romanc

The hot topics discussed by the panelists this week include:

Dr. Rob's Advice for Britney    Britney is Pregnant   Show Dogs Moms and Dads    Mariah's New Album    Teen Pope   5 Good Reasons to Stand on line for Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith   Express Lane: Bush's Ipod ... Kabbalah Energy Drink ... Anna Nicole's Column ... Rolling Stones Announce Farewell Tour ... Cookie Monster, and more,   celebrity gossip like Valderama and Lohan Dance Off, Arrested Apprentice, Bowles' Brazilian Wax, and more,   Guilty Pleasure: Kelly Clarkson    Matthew McConaughey: Uncut    Tiger Woods wins Masters Tournament   and more.

Upgrade and downgrade: New Spring Shows

Who had the best week Ever: Satan

To be named

This week the panelists chatted about the following mad topics in pop culture:

A new Pope is selected by the Cardinals   American Idol   Mr. Romance   Passover fun: the Hasidic reggae singer Matisyahu   celebrity dish like Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner engaged, Cybil Shepard masturbates and more   ""America as One"" video, way too cheesy   the film Amityville by expert Judah Friedlander   David Lynch's new weather channel

Who had the best week Ever: Smoke.

Special segment: (skit) Paul F. Tompkins tries to interview John Ratzinger, the new Pope.

New Pope Elected, American Idol and more

Some of the topics this week include:

Doug Benson, the Pop Culture Bachelor,    Ask BWE: The Modern Humorists interview (and fantasize about) Overstock.com's SabineEhrenfeld.

Who had the Best week ever:  Awards Style

The Nominees include:   Melissa Rauch, who chose Kenny Chesney   Doug Benson, who chose Paris Hilton Haters   Paul Scheer, who chose Fred Durst's penis, who has had more screen time and publicity lately than his whole music career.

The Winner was Melissa Rauch.

So Who had the Best Week ever? Kenny Chesney!

Episode Title, Star Wars Premiere, Apprentice Finale

Other topics covered: Dave Chappelle's vacation, IPOD craze. Britney and Kevin Chaotic

Special Segment:  BWE Reality Stars High School Yearbook with Paul Scheer and Jessi Klein.

Special Segment: Kathryn Morris leads you in a game of Cold Case, Without A Trace or Lost in Space?

Upgrade/Downgrade: OC cliffhanger moments.

Word of the Week: Mobisode: An episode of your Favorite TV show, that you can watch on your mobile phone.

Who had the Best week Ever? : Eva Longoria. She's in the hottest show, made #1 on the  Maxim Hot 100 list, and was seen making out with Hayden Christensen.

Star Wars Premiere, Apprentice Finale and more

Best Week Ever is a weekly television program on the United States cable/satellite network VH1. It started airing in 2004 and was put on hiatus in the summer of 2009. In January 2010, it was announced that the show was cancelled. On August 3, 2012, VH1 announced the return of Best Week Ever. New weekly episodes began January 18, 2013.

On the show, comedians analyze the previous week's developments in pop culture, including recent happenings in entertainment and celebrity gossip.

The show's tagline is, "It's everything you love, everything you missed, and all the stuff you need to see again."

The Bachelor, Wrestlemania and more

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