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.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
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Q, Murr, and Sal finally clean out their garages before giving truly spooky presentations. In the end, David Cross brings a sense of danger to the losing Joker, and makes a memory they’re sure to not forget.
The episode was rated 7,51 from 69 votes.
The Jokers take turns as an audio engineer at a recording studio, but the other Jokers have spoken on behalf of him. The Jokers are at a grocery store with their "wives" and the couple has to do what the other Jokers tell them. Jameela Jamil from their show The Misery Index guest stars as Q's wife.
The episode was rated 7,58 from 155 votes.
Murr, Q, Joe and Sal prove their good taste, and later prove they can hack it in the professional world. Finally, the safe guys give the losing joker a semi that he must show off to an unsuspecting crowd.
The episode was rated 7,60 from 87 votes.
Joe, Q, Prince Herb, and Murr recruit new senior executives for their companies and then jump into the dating pool. Plus, the big loser gets an opportunity to show off his musical chops to a captive audience.
The episode was rated 7,60 from 88 votes.
Sal, Q, and Murr show off the latest fashions for an awestruck crowd, before making a go at finding true love. Ultimately, special guest Brooke Shields shows the losing joker that breaking up is hard to do.
The episode was rated 7,61 from 67 votes.
Murr, Joe, Q and Sal get a little too greedy with fellow shoppers at the market, then offer major disservices to a focus group. Plus, tonight’s big loser learns the hard way that the grass is always pinker on the other side.
The episode was rated 7,63 from 103 votes.
Q, Joe, Sal, and Murr play receptionist for the day, before teaching parents proper home-schooling techniques. Finally, dreams come true as one joker lands the endorsement deal of a lifetime.
The episode was rated 7,64 from 120 votes.
Murr, Joe, Sal, and Q participate in the documentary filmmaking process. Later, they read a teenager's diary to surprise and delight strangers. And when they lose, they find motivation to do better next time.
The episode was rated 7,64 from 87 votes.
Q, Prince Herb, Murr, and Joe try their hardest to prove they're advertiser friendly, and then tell strangers their life stories. The big loser schools the academic community.
The episode was rated 7,65 from 91 votes.
Q, Murr, and Sal get brainy with it when they play mad scientists. Later, they answer for their crimes in the form of a really dumb survey. The losing joker participates in the new talk show REAL TALK WITH METH, led by Method man.
The episode was rated 7,65 from 72 votes.
Joe, Sal, Q, and Murr fascinate on-lookers as they pose as documentary subjects, before looking for fights in a public park. Finally, things get literate when one joker must crash a poetry slam.
The episode was rated 7,65 from 124 votes.
Murr, Q, Joe and Sal learn how hard it is to find good help these days, and later return to their artistic roots. Finally, one joker reluctantly delivers a series of crushing blows.
The episode was rated 7,66 from 103 votes.
Joe, Sal, Q, and Murr showcase their creative vision by unveiling their new inventions. Later, they learn what it takes to get a date in the digital age. Finally, the losing joker embraces the role of a lifetime.
The episode was rated 7,66 from 86 votes.
Joe, Sal, Q, and Murr create awkward vibes while posing as receptionists in a waiting room, then get the party started when pitching to a focus group.
The episode was rated 7,69 from 128 votes.
Sal, Murr, Joe and Q dig deep into strangers' past lives to deliver the hard truths, and they enlist volunteers to help them craft the perfect email; tonight's big loser has a larger-than-life identity crisis.
The episode was rated 7,74 from 91 votes.
