Impractical Jokers has been a huge hit since it first aired on truTV in 2011. It follows four lifelong friends, Brian "Q" Quinn, James "Murr" Murray, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano, as they take dares and tasks to an outrageous level. With 12 seasons of hijinks, it can be hard to decide which episodes are the best and which ones are the worst. Here, we rank the worst episodes of Impractical Jokers, according to fans of the show.
The show's premise is simple - the four friends each take turns completing embarrassing and outrageous tasks in public. If a joker fails to complete a task, then they are subjected to an even more embarrassing and outrageous punishment. The losers are chosen based on the audience's reaction, making it a very unpredictable show.
We have scoured fan reviews and ratings to find the worst episodes of Impractical Jokers. From cringe-worthy punishments to outrageous dares, these episodes are sure to make you laugh, even if they're not the best. So, if you're looking for some hilarious yet cringe-worthy entertainment, these are the episodes for you.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Feb 13, 2023.
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Q, Murr, Joe and Sal get drenched at a water park, and play a wild round of TP basketball at a grocery store; the loser strikes out while jockeying for a ball from New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard.
The episode was rated 7,88 from 313 votes.
Joe, Sal, Murr and Q put the nasty in "namaste'' when they lead guided meditations; the big loser gets boxed in with a 24-hour punishment.
The episode was rated 7,88 from 412 votes.
Joe, Sal, Q and Murr act frosty while working the ice cream counter. Later they take Joe's dogs for a romp in the park with some help from strangers. Tonight's big loser watches his blood boil while performing with a gospel choir.
The episode was rated 7,89 from 596 votes.
Sal, Q, Joe and Murr climb up the corporate ladder as TV execs pitching insane show ideas. Tonight's big loser, bares his soul while undergoing a humiliating psychic reading that puts his real life on the wrong track.
The episode was rated 7,90 from 573 votes.
Murr, Joe, Sal and Q dodge shakedowns with the help of some stranger, then they get handsy in a parking lot. A clip bait battle goes down in the park and tonight's big loser has a run-in at a party that leaves him down for the count.
The episode was rated 7,91 from 316 votes.
Joe, Q, Sal and Murr convince shoppers to repeat bizarre catch phrases, then go mental while psychoanalyzing strangers. Then, tonight's pair of losers awkwardly drum roll...
The episode was rated 7,92 from 540 votes.
Q, Sal, Murr and Joe invade Orlando! The guys are out of line managing a ride at a theme park. Then they get wet on a river adventure and man the (mis)information booth. Tonight's big loser goes from spider hero to barnyard zero.
The episode was rated 7,93 from 521 votes.
Joe, Sal, Murr and Q hit some bad reception while working a desk, and then head to a park to ask strangers for advice on their questionable life choices. Plus, tonight's loser goes to a water aerobics class, but ends up drowning in shame.
The episode was rated 7,93 from 806 votes.
Murr, Sal, Q and Joe serve up the goods posing as trainees at a juice bar and plead with strangers to get things untangled. Plus, tonight's big loser confronts his biggest fear in a punishment that leaves him practically catatonic.
The episode was rated 7,94 from 599 votes.
Joe, Sal, Q and Murr compete in their first four way challenge. Plus, see what happens when the guys try to lead a kid's art class. Find out which joker failed so badly, he's hit with an on the spot punishment that leaves him seeing red.
The episode was rated 7,96 from 606 votes.
Q, Murr, Sal and Joe kill time in a waiting room by sharing some TMI texts with strangers; they try to sabotage each other as the wingmen from hell at a dating event; the big loser gets a special donation from one of the other Jokers.
The episode was rated 7,98 from 390 votes.
This hidden-camera series follows four lifelong friends -- Brian "Q"' Quinn, James "Murr"' Murray, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano -- who take dares to
The episode was rated 7,98 from 545 votes.
Joe, Q, Sal and Murr are partners in focus group presentations, supporting one another's insane ideas on living life to the fullest. Tonight's big loser tries to cure.
The episode was rated 8,01 from 560 votes.
In the episode Rubbed the Wrong Way of Impractical Jokers, Q, Joe, Sal, and Murr try out a new challenge at the food court. They send random texts to strangers, causing chaos and hilarity. However, one of the Jokers is chosen to be the loser at the end of the episode. As punishment, he is forced to take on a role as a genie in a play, much to his dismay.
This episode is a great showcase of the Jokers' unique brand of comedy. From the chaos of sending texts to strangers to the comedic timing of the jokes, the show is sure to make the viewers laugh. The punishment for the loser is also well thought out, as it is a great way to make the loser suffer but also add an extra layer of comedy. All in all, the episode Rubbed the Wrong Way is sure to make any viewer chuckle.
The episode was rated 8,05 from 370 votes.
Impractical Jokers is a show that follows four friends, Joe, Murr, Sal, and Q, as they challenge each other to do embarrassing and outrageous activities for the amusement of the public. In the episode, The Walking Dread, the four friends are challenged to take time to smell the roses while strangers wonder what stinks. The guys pair up in teams of two and double dip, then the loser goes underground to save his family but ends up facing an undead enemy.
The Walking Dread episode of Impractical Jokers is definitely an interesting one. Not only is it filled with the usual embarrassing tasks and jokesters, but it also has a bit of a horror element to it as the loser is sent underground to save his family and ends up facing an undead enemy. This episode is sure to have viewers laughing and on the edge of their seats, wondering what will happen next.
The episode was rated 8,08 from 318 votes.
