The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale

Season 1

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Joel McHale, the snarky star of Community (2009), ridicules the silliest moments reality television, internet videos and TV from around the world have to offer. Each episode also features celebrity guests and a couple of sketches.

Where to Watch Season 1

19 Episodes

Pickler, Pebbles, Pillows and Priestley
E1
Pickler, Pebbles, Pillows and PriestleyJoel 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.
Pizza Ghost
E2
Pizza GhostJoel checks back in with Donnadorable, welcomes Kristen Bell -- and a ghost -- to the studio and explores offbeat TV from Australia and New Zealand.
Dangerous Games
E3
Dangerous GamesJoel introduces a new batch of reality TV bros and revels in Indian pop culture. Billy Eichner drops by with a dire warning about Donnadorable.
Roller Coaster?
E4
Roller Coaster?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.
Coffee Is Delicious
E5
Coffee Is DeliciousAs Joel checks out Nigerian film, shows that humiliate kids and a new twist on “The Bachelor,” show bully Seth Green delivers an ominous message.
The Ignored Handshake
E6
The Ignored HandshakeDrew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant drop in, Adam DeVine calls a family meeting, and a haunting character returns. Plus, weird Kickstarter campaigns.
Thank You, Lasagna
E7
Thank You, LasagnaGabriel Iglesias pitches his side business, while Russell Wilson and Kate Flannery hawk supplements that are stranger than a “Maury” guest’s name.
Skip Joel
E8
Skip JoelBill Nye shows off a Netflix-inspired invention while Joel presents chilling glimpses at technology and a regrettable ending to a family classic.
It's Working
E9
It's WorkingJoel shows odorous clips from “Jersey Shore,” “Live PD” and Russell Crowe's divorce auction, then Nicole Byer shares some fragrances of her own.
Here Be Dragons
E10
Here Be DragonsJoe Manganiello steps in when an adorable puppy is lost at sea. Joel checks in on the esteemed Vanderpumps and shows off new bidet technology.
...Not
E11
...NotBellamy Young gets jiggy with '90s slang and voting. Plus, more "Mini Black Mirror" and embarrassing moments from "Jersey Shore," "Jeopardy!" and UFC.
Bitterness and Disappointment
E12
Bitterness and DisappointmentJoel has fun with unsavory French television and an irate Scottish gardener. Anna Faris hosts an offbeat talk show with Joel and Eugenio Derbez.
A Bacon of Hope
E13
A Bacon of HopeThe 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.
Begin the Binge
E14
Begin the BingeJoel welcomes guest Gillian Jacobs and checks in on dumb people saying dumb things, a stupefying tattoo and a baseball manager's uplifting ring tone.
Pink
E15
PinkJustin Hartley comes by to drop some knowledge, Joel introduces a new DNA testing service, and the International Corner makes a stop in Uganda.
Michael!
E16
Michael!Joe Manganiello returns with a mystery to solve. Joel shares a fun new tourism video, a celebrity-inspired phrase generator and home shopping gems.
The Best Damn Country in America
E17
The Best Damn Country in AmericaQuilting enthusiast Ray Liotta defends his craft, then Joel puts the best of America on display in his "National Corner" and a new "That Happened."
Need Another Drink?
E18
Need Another Drink?YouTube star Markiplier shares highlights from the streaming world, Pizza Ghost returns with a new friend, and Lou Diamond Phillips challenges Netflix.
We Spent All the Money
E19
We Spent All the MoneyJoel impresses Jack Black with his storytelling abilities. Plus, a delusional "Bachelorette" contestant and clips from "Jersey Shore" spinoffs.