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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Joe, Q, Sal and Murr spin a wheel and creep out shoppers at a mall. Tonight's big loser gets soaked, enraged and totally shocked.
The episode was rated 7,92 from 481 votes.
The guys conduct focus groups to sell their illogical inventions created by the other guys, then head to a shoe store where they get off on the wrong foot. And tonight's big loser discovers he's more flight than fight at the zoo.
The episode was rated 7,95 from 599 votes.
Murr, Joe, Sal and Q serve up raw deals while working the counter at a pawn shop and also try to convince strangers in the park to give them hugs after some heartfelt and bizarre apologies. Tonight's big loser performs his own life story as a song in front of an audience he wishes had other plans.
The episode was rated 7,97 from 424 votes.
The guys pose as crummy cashiers at a grocery store then head to the mall for a touching game involving laser pointers. Tonight's big loser is soaked with embarrassment after making it clear that he's #1.
The episode was rated 7,98 from 588 votes.
The guys pose as inhospitable restaurant hosts, then beg strangers to babysit their grandfathers. Plus tonight's punishment is the longest in Jokers' history.
The episode was rated 7,98 from 568 votes.
The guys show who's boss at a fast food joint, and whisper sweet nothings at a grocery store; the big loser helps a cow in labor, and almost buys the farm.
The episode was rated 7,98 from 464 votes.
In tonight's episode of Impractical Jokers, the stars of the show take their hijinks to a local discount store. They shock shoppers by doing outrageous dances and singing in the aisles. After that, they take their antics to a park, where they pose absurd questions to unsuspecting park-goers. It's all fun and games until one of the Jokers is chosen as the "big loser" and is forced to go for a wild ride in a wheelchair that he has no control over.
The episode is sure to bring plenty of laughs as the Jokers try to outdo each other with their pranks. Viewers can look forward to watching the Jokers run amok in the store and get into all sorts of mischief. They may even learn something about themselves as the Jokers ask them some thought-provoking questions. Of course, the real highlight of the episode is watching the big loser take an unexpected and uncontrollable journey in his tricked-out wheelchair.
The episode was rated 8,05 from 439 votes.
Impractical Jokers' Virtual Insanity episode is sure to provide plenty of laughs. Four friends, Murr, Joe, Sal, and Q, are posing as employees in a pet store, but it quickly becomes obvious that they have no clue what they’re doing. Then they’re off to the market for a game where they take turns being the one who gets "thrown up in the air”. Tonight's big loser is virtually driven to madness when he enters a world he’s never experienced before.
This episode of Impractical Jokers will definitely be full of comedic moments. Watching the four friends attempt to work in a pet store and then trying to win a game that throws them up in the air will be sure to provide plenty of laughs. For the unlucky one who gets "thrown up in the air”, the experience will be even more memorable when they enter a virtual world that they’ve never visited before. This episode is sure to be a funny one as the four friends attempt to navigate their way through the virtual world.
The episode was rated 8,05 from 490 votes.
The Impractical Jokers episode, Heckle and Hide, is sure to leave viewers in stitches. The four pranksters, Joe, Sal, Murr, and Q, test their bravery as they ask strangers for help with big items at a grocery store. Always up for a challenge, the foursome then give some entrepreneurial tips to some unfortunate souls. The night's biggest loser is surely Murr, who strikes out at a little league softball game while impersonating "that dad".
This episode is sure to bring out the laughs as the four friends attempt to complete a series of challenges. Viewers are sure to appreciate the comedic timing and quick-witted responses as the four jokers attempt to outdo each other. The challenges presented to the foursome are sure to leave viewers in awe as they attempt to complete them. While Murr may be the biggest loser of the night, viewers are sure to find humor in the other challenges that Sal, Joe and Q face.
The episode was rated 8,08 from 462 votes.
In the episode of Impractical Jokers titled "Wrapper's Delight," the four friends go to a restaurant and make a fool out of each other as restaurant managers. They then move on to the streets and ask strangers to guess the name of a made-up song. Finally, they head to the park for some awkward fun in the sun.
The stakes are high in this episode, as the big loser of the night gets wrapped up in a birthday surprise. The friends will have to do their best to complete the challenges and not get caught, or they will face the wrath of the other jokers. It's sure to be a wild ride, with plenty of laughs, embarrassing moments, and unexpected twists.
The episode was rated 8,08 from 458 votes.
The Impractical Jokers episode "Brother of the Sisterhood" features the guys playing helpless oddballs in a waiting room. The four friends then proceed to ask grocery shoppers for crash, which leads to some hilarious moments. As the episode progresses, the big loser becomes the #1 enemy of women everywhere, resulting in a lot of laughs.
This episode promises to be full of laughs as the guys take on the challenge of making grocery shoppers laugh. From the previews, it looks like the guys are playing a variety of characters. It will be interesting to see how they react to the challenges and how their antics will be received by the unsuspecting shoppers. It's sure to be an episode full of fun and laughter for all!
The episode was rated 8,08 from 569 votes.
Impractical Jokers' episode "Spider Man" features Sal, Murr, Joe, and Q giving all-you-can-eat buffet customers more than they bargained for. The four jokers also turn into real power tools while teaching workshops at a hardware store. In this episode, the jokers perform outrageous pranks and stunts, pushing the boundaries of what is socially acceptable, and the biggest loser will suffer a punishment that will make your skin crawl.
The four jokers are always ready to put their own dignity on the line in order to make the audience laugh. This episode will be no exception, as they put their own safety and sanity on the line in order to get a few laughs. The audience can expect plenty of laughs and perhaps a few cringe-worthy moments as the jokers take things too far in an attempt to one-up each other. Regardless of who the big loser is, the audience will certainly have a good time watching the episode.
The episode was rated 8,10 from 495 votes.
In the Impractical Jokers episode "Browbeaten," Sal, Q, Murr and Joe take name calling to a whole new level. They go out in public asking for donations to bogus causes, much to the surprise and amusement of bystanders. As the episode progresses, the loser of the four friends gets a shave that's too close for comfort.
This episode is sure to be full of laughs as the four friends try to one-up each other in a friendly game of name calling. The loser of the game will have a surprise shave they won't soon forget. As the other three friends watch, they may be a bit envious. The shenanigans of the Impractical Jokers never disappoint and this episode is sure to be no different.
The episode was rated 8,12 from 582 votes.
In this episode of Impractical Jokers, the guys make passes at unsuspecting supermarket shoppers, then try to pose as reporters. In tonight's punishment, the loser is the butt of the joke, literally! They are forced to endure a painfully invasive punishment involving a finger in the butt. It's sure to be a memorable and hilarious episode!
The other guys will be watching and laughing as the unfortunate loser of the challenge is subjected to this embarrassing and awkward punishment. With the stakes so high, the competition will be fierce and the pressure intense as they all try to avoid being the one subjected to the finger in the butt. With the audience in stitches, this episode of Impractical Jokers is guaranteed to be one that you don't want to miss!
The episode was rated 8,16 from 539 votes.
In the episode "Whose Phone Is Ringing?" of the hit show Impractical Jokers, Joe, Sal, Q and Murr take their comedic hijinks to a clothing store where they hit a bull's-eye and sabotage each other in a focus group. The hilarious punishment for the night's biggest loser is to be called upon for a book reading.
Fans of the show have commented on the episode, noting the funny ringtone used in the store which is by Lesvinyl on bandcamp. The punishment for the night's loser was also deemed hilarious, with many viewers chiming in with their own versions of the classic phrase "whose phone is ringing?".
The episode was rated 8,20 from 532 votes.
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