best episodes of The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale poster

Trending news, pop culture, social media, original videos and more come together in host Joel McHale's weekly comedy commentary show.

1 Seasons
19 Episodes
Canceled
Comedy Talk
Cast & Characters
episode image It's Working
7.8/10 (99 votes)

#1 It's Working

S1:E9

Joel shows odorous clips from “Jersey Shore,” “Live PD” and Russell Crowe's divorce auction, then Nicole Byer shares some fragrances of her own.

episode image Skip Joel
7.7/10 (102 votes)

#2 Skip Joel

S1:E8

Bill Nye shows off a Netflix-inspired invention while Joel presents chilling glimpses at technology and a regrettable ending to a family classic.

episode image Dangerous Games
7.4/10 (137 votes)

#3 Dangerous Games

S1:E3

Joel introduces a new batch of reality TV bros and revels in Indian pop culture. Billy Eichner drops by with a dire warning about Donnadorable.

episode image Roller Coaster?
7.4/10 (126 votes)

#4 Roller Coaster?

S1:E4

Joel wades warily into YouTube vlogger breakups and Japanese TV, Eric Bana pitches his new business, and Eric McCormack shows you how to feel smarter.

episode image ...Not
7.4/10 (89 votes)

#5 ...Not

S1:E11

Bellamy Young gets jiggy with '90s slang and voting. Plus, more "Mini Black Mirror" and embarrassing moments from "Jersey Shore," "Jeopardy!" and UFC.

episode image Pickler, Pebbles, Pillows and Priestley
7.3/10 (208 votes)

#6 Pickler, Pebbles, Pillows and Priestley

S1:E1

Joel returns to the green screen with a visit from Kevin Hart and a tour of Netflix, then has fun with South African words and Korean car accidents.

episode image Pizza Ghost
7.3/10 (159 votes)

#7 Pizza Ghost

S1:E2

Joel checks back in with Donnadorable, welcomes Kristen Bell -- and a ghost -- to the studio and explores offbeat TV from Australia and New Zealand.

episode image Thank You, Lasagna
7.2/10 (109 votes)

#8 Thank You, Lasagna

S1:E7

Gabriel Iglesias pitches his side business, while Russell Wilson and Kate Flannery hawk supplements that are stranger than a “Maury” guest’s name.

episode image Here Be Dragons
7.2/10 (93 votes)

#9 Here Be Dragons

S1:E10

Joe Manganiello steps in when an adorable puppy is lost at sea. Joel checks in on the esteemed Vanderpumps and shows off new bidet technology.

episode image Coffee Is Delicious
6.9/10 (113 votes)

#10 Coffee Is Delicious

S1:E5

As Joel checks out Nigerian film, shows that humiliate kids and a new twist on “The Bachelor,” show bully Seth Green delivers an ominous message.

episode image The Ignored Handshake
6.9/10 (114 votes)

#11 The Ignored Handshake

S1:E6

Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant drop in, Adam DeVine calls a family meeting, and a haunting character returns. Plus, weird Kickstarter campaigns.

episode image Bitterness and Disappointment
0.0/10

#12 Bitterness and Disappointment

S1:E12

Joel has fun with unsavory French television and an irate Scottish gardener. Anna Faris hosts an offbeat talk show with Joel and Eugenio Derbez.

episode image A Bacon of Hope
0.0/10

#13 A Bacon of Hope

S1:E13

The show's recurring characters return, including a familiar apparition and a guy who says he's Seth Rogen. Then, Joel previews his new action series.

episode image Begin the Binge
0.0/10

#14 Begin the Binge

S1:E14

Joel welcomes guest Gillian Jacobs and checks in on dumb people saying dumb things, a stupefying tattoo and a baseball manager's uplifting ring tone.

episode image Pink
0.0/10

#15 Pink

S1:E15

Justin Hartley comes by to drop some knowledge, Joel introduces a new DNA testing service, and the International Corner makes a stop in Uganda.

episode image Michael!
0.0/10

#16 Michael!

S1:E16

Joe Manganiello returns with a mystery to solve. Joel shares a fun new tourism video, a celebrity-inspired phrase generator and home shopping gems.

episode image The Best Damn Country in America
0.0/10

#17 The Best Damn Country in America

S1:E17

Quilting enthusiast Ray Liotta defends his craft, then Joel puts the best of America on display in his "National Corner" and a new "That Happened."

episode image Need Another Drink?
0.0/10

#18 Need Another Drink?

S1:E18

YouTube star Markiplier shares highlights from the streaming world, Pizza Ghost returns with a new friend, and Lou Diamond Phillips challenges Netflix.

episode image We Spent All the Money
0.0/10

#19 We Spent All the Money

S1:E19

Joel impresses Jack Black with his storytelling abilities. Plus, a delusional "Bachelorette" contestant and clips from "Jersey Shore" spinoffs.

Cast & Chracters

character image Self - Host

Self - Host

Actor: Joel McHale

The highest rated episode of The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale is "It's Working" (S1E9) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 99 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Coffee Is Delicious" (S1E5) with a rating of 6.90.

This episode received 113 votes.

The highest rated episode is "It's Working" (S1E9) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 99 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Coffee Is Delicious" (S1E5) with a rating of 6.90.

This episode received 113 votes.

Name Department Job
Liz Plonka Directing Director
Joel McHale Production Production Executive
K.P. Anderson Production Producer

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