The first host segment follows and introduces the theme of the episode, as well as the first story, to the viewers.

The host segments, meanwhile, parody the film Alien.

This was always in the host segment which followed the first commercial break.

During the host segments, a set of three spinning lights are located on the table (to the viewer's left) and above the door to the theater.

To trim the film's duration, Gramercy ordered one of the host segments to be cut.

In this season, the show was given host segments starring Karen and Kirby.

During a host segment in the Sci-Fi era, he briefly acquired the body of a "beautiful butterfly."

Another host segment depicted Mike turning into a baby due to his disbelief in magic.

One new aspect was the introduction of live-action host segments to Thomas home video releases.

The host segments were often original songs and ad libbed skits.