About this season
Onion SportsDome is a parody sports television show from the makers of The Onion. The show premiered on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at 10:30 p.m. EST on Comedy Central in the United States. It is seen in Canada on The Comedy Network. The show is designed as a parody of SportsCenter and ESPN. Matt Walton and Matt Oberg play the co-anchors Alex Reiser and Mark Shepard, respectively. Melissa "Wellsy" Wells is portrayed by real-life sportscaster Danyelle Sargent. Gary Payton and Ahmad Bradshaw appeared on the show. On April 4, 2011, USA Today reported the show, having completed its original 10-episode runs, was on hiatus and replaced in the time-slot by Sports Show with Norm Macdonald. On June 20, 2011, Deadline Hollywood confirmed that Comedy Central cancelled both SportsDome and Sports Show with Norm MacDonald.
Episodes (10)
1. Episode 1
Aired 11 January 2011
2. Episode 2
Aired 18 January 2011
Belichick scares Brady and masturbation world record are among the stories highlighted this episode.
3. Episode 3
Aired 25 January 2011
Boxing matches that are allowed to go to long, Kobe Bryant reveals his new personality. 1 second Super Bowl commercial contest and the tallest players in NBA history are featured.
4. Episode 4
Aired 1 February 2011
A special Super Bowl intensive SportsDome has the scoop on why the Big Game may be delayed, plus a preview of Jon Daly's new book and news from the world of youth MMA.
5. Episode 5
Aired 8 February 2011
6. Episode 6
Aired 15 February 2011
7. Episode 7
Aired 22 February 2011
8. Episode 8
Aired 1 March 2011
9. Episode 9
Aired 8 March 2011
Highlights include a Supreme Court ruling on the limits of fan behavior.
10. Episode 10
Aired 15 March 2011