The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale poster
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

6.9/10 (113 votes)
#1

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.

6.9/10 (114 votes)
#2

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.

7.2/10 (109 votes)
#3

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.

7.2/10 (93 votes)
#4

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.

7.3/10 (208 votes)
#5

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.

7.3/10 (159 votes)
#6

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.

7.4/10 (137 votes)
#7

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.

7.4/10 (126 votes)
#8

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.

7.4/10 (89 votes)
#9

...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.

7.7/10 (102 votes)
#10

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.

7.8/10 (99 votes)
#11

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.

7.3/10 (208 votes)

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.

7.3/10 (159 votes)

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.

7.4/10 (137 votes)

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.

7.4/10 (126 votes)

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.

6.9/10 (113 votes)

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.

6.9/10 (114 votes)

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.

7.2/10 (109 votes)

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.

7.7/10 (102 votes)

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.

7.8/10 (99 votes)

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.

7.2/10 (93 votes)

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.

7.4/10 (89 votes)

...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.

0.0/10

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.

0.0/10

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.

0.0/10

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.

0.0/10

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.

0.0/10

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.

0.0/10

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."

0.0/10

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.

0.0/10

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.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
1 ★ 7.3 11
★ 7.8 It's Working
★ 6.9 Coffee Is Delicious