The Cho Show
Having spent the majority of her career defying social norms and industry stereotypes, Margaret Cho has successfully managed to create her own identity, turning the tables on an industry famous for manufacturing its stars. VH1's The Cho Show provides an inside look at the fabulous, over-the-top, and out-of-the-box life of comedian/actress Margaret Cho as she explores the entertainment industry and pop culture phenomenon such as the supernatural world, youth worship, the Green movement, and beauty pageants, as well as more universal, everyday concerns such as self-confidence, community acceptance, professional insecurity, body issues, the idea of home, and responsibility to family. But whatever lessons are learned during each of these adventures, they're secondary to the countless laughs experienced along the way. Because, for Margaret Cho, all the world really is a stage.
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- 2008-2008
- 1 season
- VH1 Television
- Reality
Having spent the majority of her career defying social norms and industry stereotypes, Margaret Cho has successfully managed to create her own identity, turning the tables on an industry famous for manufacturing its stars. VH1's The Cho Show provides an inside look at the fabulous, over-the-top, and out-of-the-box life of comedian/actress Margaret Cho as she explores the entertainment industry and pop culture phenomenon such as the supernatural world, youth worship, the Green movement, and beauty pageants, as well as more universal, everyday concerns such as self-confidence, community acceptance, professional insecurity, body issues, the idea of home, and responsibility to family. But whatever lessons are learned during each of these adventures, they're secondary to the countless laughs experienced along the way. Because, for Margaret Cho, all the world really is a stage.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2008
Episode 1
Korean of the Year
Thu, Aug 21, 2008 20 mins
Margaret announces to her parents that she is being honored as the "Korean Of The Year."
Episode 2
Cho-Universe Pageant
Thu, Aug 28, 2008 21 mins
After struggling throughout their lives to meet society's expectations of conventional beauty, Margaret and Selene decide to hold the their own mother-daughter beauty pageant.
Episode 3
Off the Grid
Thu, Sep 4, 2008 21 mins
Interested in exploring the green movement, Margaret decides to take the gang into the wilderness in order to disconnect themselves with today's modern luxuries.
Episode 4
Two Cho's, One Cup
Thu, Sep 11, 2008 21 mins
In a quest to explore the world of paparazzi-obsessed celebrity, Margaret decides to make a pop single and a mock sex tape.
Episode 5
Dr. 9021-Cho
Thu, Sep 18, 2008 21 mins
With her 40th birthday quickly approaching, Margaret starts to consider the process of aging in Hollywood.
Episode 6
Haunt-Gina
Thu, Sep 25, 2008 21 mins
A psychic on the street tells Margaret Cho her vagina is haunted. Margaret believes this is the reason she has writers block. She enlists the help of her friends to get rid of the spirit and ends up finding peace with her haunted body part.
Episode 7
Cho Place Like Home
Thu, Sep 25, 2008 21 mins
After receiving news that she will be honored by having a day named after her, Margaret returns to her hometown of San Francisco.