The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale poster
★ 7.1
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale poster

Overall Rating

★ 7.1
S1 E9
#1
★ 7.8

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.

S1 E8
#2
★ 7.7

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.

S1 E3
#3
★ 7.4

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.

S1 E4
#4
★ 7.4

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.

S1 E11
#5
★ 7.4

...Not

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

S1 E1
#6
★ 7.3

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.

S1 E2
#7
★ 7.3

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.

S1 E7
#8
★ 7.2

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.

S1 E10
#9
★ 7.2

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.

S1 E5
#10
★ 6.9

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.

S1 E5
#1
★ 6.9

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.

S1 E6
#2
★ 6.9

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.

S1 E7
#3
★ 7.2

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.

S1 E10
#4
★ 7.2

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.

S1 E1
#5
★ 7.3

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.

S1 E2
#6
★ 7.3

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.

S1 E3
#7
★ 7.4

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.

S1 E4
#8
★ 7.4

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.

S1 E11
#9
★ 7.4

...Not

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

S1 E8
#10
★ 7.7

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.

S1 E1
★ 7.3

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.

S1 E2
★ 7.3

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.

S1 E3
★ 7.4

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.

S1 E4
★ 7.4

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.

S1 E5
★ 6.9

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.

S1 E6
★ 6.9

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.

S1 E7
★ 7.2

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.

S1 E8
★ 7.7

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.

S1 E9
★ 7.8

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.

S1 E10
★ 7.2

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.

S1 E11
★ 7.4

...Not

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

S1 E12
★ 0.0

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.

S1 E13
★ 0.0

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.

S1 E14
★ 0.0

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.

S1 E15
★ 0.0

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.

S1 E16
★ 0.0

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.

S1 E17
★ 0.0

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."

S1 E18
★ 0.0

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.

S1 E19
★ 0.0

We Spent All the Money

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 Rating Range
1 ★ 7.3 11
★ 7.8 It's Working
★ 6.9 Coffee Is Delicious