TV series
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
Overview
Trending news, pop culture, social media, original videos and more come together in host Joel McHale's weekly comedy commentary show.
Details
- First air date
- 2018-02-18
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 19 episodes
- Genres
- Comedy, Talk
- Network
- Netflix
- Production
- Pygmy Wolf Productions, Free Period Productions, Feigco Entertainment, Lionsgate Television
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Joel McHale as Self - Host
- Paul Feig as Self - Special Guest
- Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Sword Fight Guy
- Joe Manganiello as Self - Special Guest
- Drew Barrymore as Self - Special Guest
- Timothy Olyphant as Self - Special Guest
- Kristen Bell as Self - Special Guest
- Kevin Hart as Self - Special Guest
- Gabriel Iglesias as Self - Special Guest
- Nicole Byer as Self - Special Guest
- Bellamy Young as Self - Special Guest
- Jason Priestley as Self - Special Guest
Creators and crew
- K.P. Anderson - Producer
- Liz Plonka - Director
- Andrew Genser - Writer
Episodes
Episode 1: Pickler, Pebbles, Pillows and Priestley
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 2: Pizza Ghost
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 3: Dangerous Games
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 4: 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.
Episode 5: Coffee Is Delicious
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 6: The Ignored Handshake
Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant drop in, Adam DeVine calls a family meeting, and a haunting character returns. Plus, weird Kickstarter campaigns.
Episode 7: Thank You, Lasagna
Gabriel Iglesias pitches his side business, while Russell Wilson and Kate Flannery hawk supplements that are stranger than a “Maury” guest’s name.
Episode 8: Skip Joel
Bill Nye shows off a Netflix-inspired invention while Joel presents chilling glimpses at technology and a regrettable ending to a family classic.
Episode 9: It's Working
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 10: Here Be Dragons
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 11: ...Not
Bellamy Young gets jiggy with '90s slang and voting. Plus, more "Mini Black Mirror" and embarrassing moments from "Jersey Shore," "Jeopardy!" and UFC.
Episode 12: Bitterness and Disappointment
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 13: A Bacon of Hope
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 14: Begin the Binge
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 15: Pink
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 16: 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.
Episode 17: The Best Damn Country in America
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 18: 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.
Episode 19: We Spent All the Money
Joel impresses Jack Black with his storytelling abilities. Plus, a delusional "Bachelorette" contestant and clips from "Jersey Shore" spinoffs.
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