Series · 2007
On the Lot

The series
On the Lot is a short-lived reality show competition for filmmaking, produced by Steven Spielberg and Mark Burnett. The show, which aired on Fox, featured filmmakers competing in weekly elimination competitions, with the ultimate prize of a million-dollar development deal at DreamWorks.
Episodes
Season 1 · 16 episodes · 2007
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Episode 122 May 20071h 0m
101a: Auditions #1
In the audition episodes, we meet the top 50 applicants to the series, and see how they will be tested. First they are brought to Los Angeles to visit a real-life film set, many for their first time. Then the top 50 have to endure a "Hol…
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Episode 224 May 20071h 0m
101b: Auditions #2
We continue to see the audition process and get to know the aspiring directors who are competing in the show. In this episode the teams complete their short movies and screen them for the judges. Afterwards, the judges made more cuts.
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Episode 328 May 20071h 0m
102a: Comedy Shorts
A special two-hour "Box Office Performance Show" which features the top 18 film-makers and their short films. Which three will be voted off on the next episode?
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Episode 429 May 20071h 0m
102b: Box Office
One hour "Box Office Results" episode. Three of the eighteen directors will be eliminated.
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Episode 55 Jun 20071h 0m
103: Contestant Films
15 Contestants are left On The Lot. In this one-hour episode we will see five of the remaining contestants 3-minute shorts. After the judges give their comments the home audience will be asked to vote. The "Box Office" results will be anno…
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Episode 612 Jun 20071h 0m
104: Contestant Films
Tonight, we will see which of the first group of five directors has been voted off the show. In addition we will get to see the next five director's films.
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Episode 719 Jun 20071h 0m
105: Contestant Films
Tonight, we will see which of the second group of five directors has been voted off the show. In addition we will get to see the last group of five director's films.
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Episode 826 Jun 20071h 0m
106: Contestant Films (Comedy)
Based on last weeks movies one contestant was eliminated from the show. Six of the remaining twelve contestants premiered new movies made in the "Comedy" genre.
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Episode 93 Jul 20071h 0m
107: Contestant Films (Horror)
Based on last weeks movies, one contestant was eliminated. Six of the remaining eleven contestants premiered new movies made in the "Horror" genre.
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Episode 109 Jul 20071h 0m
108: Contestant Films (When Two Worlds Collide)
Based on last weeks movies, one contestant was eliminated. Five of the ten remaining contestants premiered new movies based on the theme \"When two worlds collide\". Next week, two directors will eliminated.
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Episode 1117 Jul 20071h 0m
109: Contestant Films (Action)
Last week's votes will be heard and two of the first group of five directors will be eliminated. Afterward, the second group of five directors will premiere new movies made in the "Action" genre.
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Episode 1224 Jul 20071h 0m
110: Contestant Films (Romantic Comedy)
Last week's votes will be heard and two of the second group of five directors will be eliminated. Afterward, the remaining six directors will premiere new movies made in the "Romantic Comedy" genre.
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Episode 1331 Jul 20071h 0m
111: Contestant Films (Automobiles)
One director is eliminated. The five remaining directors will premiere new movies. Actor Jerry O'Connell will star in one of the shorts.
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Episode 147 Aug 20071h 0m
112: Contestant Films (Viewer Submitted Logline)
One director is eliminated from the competition and the remaining directors present their new films. This week's films will be based on the viewer submitted logline: "A man wakes up and finds himself in a dress but can't remember what hap…
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Episode 1514 Aug 20071h 0m
113: Contestant Films (Best Two Movies)
Three directors remain after one is eliminated. The remaining finalists are each asked to screen their best two shorts. The public is asked to vote for their favorite director. Final results to be revealed in the season finale.
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Episode 1621 Aug 20071h 0m
114: Season Finale
The season ends with the winner receiving a $1 million studio contract.


