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TV show

Yacht Rock

2005NR1 seasons12 episodesComedy

What can be said about Yacht Rock that hasn't been said by various magazines, newspapers and disc jockeys across the country? J.D. Ryznar and Hunter Stair's saga detailing the unknown mythical origins of a previously obscure genre of music struck the audience like a lightning bolt on its first episode, much like fellow 101 breakout House of Cosbys. Unlike HoC, however, Yacht Rock was never sued by its iconic characters' real life counterparts. In fact, it is said that at one time or another, just about every musician lovingly portrayed in the series has witnessed and enjoyed it behind closed doors. Yacht Rock enjoyed success on levels and in ways previously unattained by 101 shows, its title becoming a household phrase at radio stations, a bin at your local record store and a category on iTunes. But beneath its pop cultural triumph was an artistic one that often went undescribed: Yacht Rock's stories were always clever and sometimes downright genius in their assembly, weaving trivi...

Seasons

Episode 1

What a Fool Believes

Jun 26, 20055m

Longtime Channel 101 bridesmaids J.D. Ryznar and Hunter Stair have finally entered Prime Time, and they've done it Batman style, straight through the skylight. Pilots that debut at #1 tend not to fizzle quickly; could Yacht Rock be a new House of C**bys?

Episode 2

Keep the Fire

Jul 24, 20055m

Hall and Oates go toe to toe with McDonald and Loggins in a back alley contest, with tragic results.

Episode 3

I'm Alright

Aug 28, 20054m

shaken from smoothness by the wake of Koko's death, Kenny Loggins entertains the temptation of non-Yacht-rock.

Episode 4

Rosanna

Sep 25, 20055m

A desperate Toto attempts to shanghai McDonald's career into a new age.

Episode 5

Believe in It

Oct 30, 20055m

In this very special Halloween episode, McDonald and Loggins must unite to protect smooth music from Michael Jackson "beating it."

Episode 6

"Big Rapids" Gary's Tales of Significant History

Jan 29, 20065m

Yacht Rock takes a turn for the even more historical.

Episode 7

I Keep Forgettin'

Feb 26, 20064m

A bet between Loggins and McDonald takes a decade and a gangsta to settle.

Episode 8

Gino the Manager

Mar 26, 20064m

Hollywood Steve carries us back to Yacht Rock's very origins.

Episode 9

Runnin' with the Devil

May 28, 20065m

The story of a Van Halen hit.

Episode 10

FM

Jun 25, 20064m

Steely Dan's feud with The Eagles resolves itself in a well-known song.

Episode 11

Footloose

Jan 27, 20085m

This special episode of Yacht Rock had it's west coast premiere at Channel 101's January 2008 Screening. Jimmy Buffet and the story of "Footloose." Enjoy!