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Chappelle's Show: Ep. #204

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Charlie Murphy�s True Hollywood Story, Rick James

The Love Contract: A small bit that plays at the beginning episode - this sketch is a satire of the Kobe Bryant incident and how it could have been avoided with 'The Love Contract' as your partner signs it confirming consent.

Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories (Rick James): This is the infamous "Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories: Rick James" episode. Other than "The Love Contract" sketch, this entire episode focuses on Eddie Murphy's older brother Charlie and his run-ins with 80s musician Rick James. This was the most popular Chappelle's Show episode to date.

Musical Performance: Ludacris (not on the DVD) Read full recap »

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Writers:: Dave Chappelle Neal Brennan

Stars:: Mos Def (Various); Kyle Grooms (Various); Christopher Franciosa (Various); Charlie Murphy (Various); Neal Brennan (Himself/Various); Jonathan Corbett (Various); Paul Mooney (Negrodamus); Dave Chappelle (Host/Various); Donnell Rawlings (Various); Robert Petkoff (Commentator); Sophina Brown (Various)

Guest Star:: Ludacris (Musical Guest); Rashida Jones (Love Contract Girl); Rick James (Himself)

This episode ended up at only 18:29 in length (including closing credits) on the Season 2 DVD set, due to the deletion of any performances by Ludacris.
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When Charlie Murphy is punching Rick James(Dave Chappelle) while he's on the couch, you can see Charlie hit his own hand with his fist on screen. edit »

Just a few weeks after this episode aired, Rick James capitalized on the famous line, "I'm Rick James, bitch!" by using it at the BET Music Awards. edit »
Ludacris does not appear on the DVD for this episode. edit »
Rick James knew Charlie Murphy through his brother Eddie Murphy, because Rick and Eddie did a song together called "Party All The Time". edit »
Rick James had died only 6 months after this episode aired on August 4th, 2004. He died peacefully in his sleep. edit »
Episode #204 began with the following disclaimer:
"This episode of Chappelle's Show has been deemed more offensive than
usual. Viewer discretion is advised." This was followed by a second screen:
"Enjoy yourself, bitches. It's a celebration." edit »

Dave as Rick James: ".....I'm one of the baddest motherf***as of all time! Hold my drink b***h!" edit »
At one point during Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories interview, Charlie says "S**t, I just gave him some help", but "s**t" isn't bleeped out. edit »
Rick James: I wish I had more hands, so I could give those titties four thumbs down! edit »
Rick James: Cocaine is a hell of a drug. edit »
Charlie Murphy: I knew what hotel he was stayin' at. I told my boys I'd catch up with them later. So I shot over to the hotel, went up to his room...
(Cuts to Rick James sitting on a dresser talking to himself)
Rick James: So then... he comes in there and I says, "Listen, bitch, I'm Rick James." edit »

"The China Club" Is a very well known club in New York City. Rick James was known for getting wild there, and was arrested there at one time. edit »
Dave Chappele: **Shooting condom into garbage during Love Contract segment** KOBE!
The Love Contract sketch itself is addressing Kobe Bryant, Lakers star, and the rape charges against him. The girl in question claimed Kobe raped her, but Kobe claims the sex was consensual. edit »

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uscgirl
member since: Dec 31, 2006
Ep. #204
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
My favorite episode of the season! ...Continue »
04/16/07 07:36pm | report abuse
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jameshaagensen
member since: Jan 17, 2004
Ep. #204
The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
Coca*ne's a hell of a drug ...Continue »
04/03/07 01:59am | report abuse
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mgriffin1206
member since: May 20, 2006
Ep. #204
The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
it it it it it it it it tit it it it it it tt it iit it t t tit tit a have but am i am not you mom u mother it it it it it it it ...Continue »
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tylena504
member since: Jan 9, 2006
Ep. #204
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
best show ever so funny please show it ova and ova again i was the only person that saw it at my house and i need every one to see it cause they dont believe how funny it was please let me know when u put ...Continue »
01/09/06 12:07am | report abuse
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jason43224
member since: Aug 23, 2005
Ep. #204
The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
this is by far the best episode of chappelle's show. If you havent seen this episode yet, this is the rick james episode, which features charlie murphy telling a story when he had an incounter with the famous rick james. Very funny, one of the best. Im Ri ...Continue »
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