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Season 1 – The Joel McHale Show With Joel McHale

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In case it wasn't evident from the title, Joel McHale hosts this weekly series that takes a look at pop culture and news through celebrity guests, comedy sketches and video clips. The premise is reminiscent of one of McHale's former projects, "The Soup," but being on Netflix instead of basic cable gives McHale more leeway to be more adult-oriented than he was on that long-running show. Each episode premieres on Sunday, providing a recap of the week that was in the entertainment world. In addition to hosting, McHale serves as an executive producer of the eponymous series.
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Sonia Saraiya Variety 02/21/2018
There is still quite a bit of satisfaction to be found in the bizarre moments that make it to television, and viewers who like McHale's style or The Soup's brand of snark will find The Joel McHale Show a welcome return to form Go to Full Review Dennis Perkins AV Club 02/20/2018
B+
It's a winking capper to this streaming simulacrum of The Soup that changes essentially nothing of substance, but remains as disposably winning as ever. Go to Full Review Carli Velocci Paste Magazine 08/24/2018
As much as I enjoyed watching the The Joel McHale Show every week, it was clear that there was a struggle for relevance in the digital age. Go to Full Review Bryan Rolli The Daily Dot 02/22/2018
3.5/5
McHale maintains his devilish, self-aware smirk throughout the show's entirety...narcissistic wit and cheery self-deprecation makes The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale an entertaining slice of escapism. Go to Full Review Mark Dolan Common Sense Media 02/21/2018
3/5
King of snark returns to mock more of TV's absurdities. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker Yahoo! TV 02/20/2018
McHale, for all his smirking, remains a smart, likable guy. It's just that he's outgrown this format. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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JF H 09/09/2022 Nothing really special. See more 09/12/2020 I just LOVE this show and I am so sad netflix cancelled it. I dont understand why since it has such great rating and is often trending on Netflix. So sad :( I dont watch any of the shows Joel reviews so its nice to laugh at the idiocy on reality TV. There were lots of guest stars that stopped by and were often pretty funny along with Paul Feig being goofy. See more Petros T @PetrosTserpelis 08/09/2020 It has its moments, namely the recurring jokes on what Vanderpump Rules is about, Eli Braden's different versions of the end credits song and bits with guests such as Jack Black and Joe Manganiello, plus Joel McHale is charismatic, yet one can't help but feel that both the videos shown and the jokes afterwards could have been a lot better. The show is barely chuckle-worthy a lot of the time, and the cringy bits with Paul Feig and the recurring characters are usually even worse. See more 04/21/2020 JOE EXOTIC OVER MCHALE. JOE EXOTIC > MCHALE. TIGER KING IS THE GREATEST. KILL CAROLE BASKIN. HAVE A GOOD DAY. See more 08/25/2018 Come on I need a season 2 of this show it amazing to see this show just having fun See more 08/23/2018 I hate this shOw was cancelled let it be a season 3 See more Read all reviews
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Joel McHale

Host

Joe Manganiello

Guest Star

Drew Barrymore

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Justin Hartley

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Ray Liotta

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Kristen Bell

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 18, 2018 Pickler, Pebbles, Pillows and Priestley Joel gets a visit from comic Kevin Hart, goes on a tour of Netflix, and has fun with South African words and Korean car accidents; actors Alison Brie, Mike Colter, Paul Reiser, Jodie Sweetin and Jim Rash. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 25, 2018 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 4, 2018 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 11, 2018 Roller Coaster? Joel wades warily into YouTube vlogger breakups and Japanese TV, Eric Bana pitches his new business and Eric McCormack illustrates how one can feel smarter. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 18, 2018 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 25, 2018 The Ignored Handshake Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant drop in, Adam DeVine calls a family meeting and a haunting character returns; weird Kickstarter campaigns. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 1, 2018 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 8, 2018 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. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 15, 2018 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. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 22, 2018 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. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 29, 2018 ... Not Bellamy Young gets jiggy with '90s slang and voting; plus, more "Mini Black Mirror" and embarrassing moments from "Jersey Shore," "Jeopardy!" and UFC. Details Episode 12 Aired May 6, 2018 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. Details Episode 13 Aired May 13, 2018 A Bacon of Hope The show's recurring characters return, including a familiar apparition and a guy who says he's Seth Rogen; Joel previews his new action series. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 15, 2018 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 ringtone. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 15, 2018 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. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 15, 2018 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. Details Episode 17 Aired Jul 15, 2018 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. Details Episode 18 Aired Jul 15, 2018 Need Another Drink? YouTube star Markiplier shares highlights from the streaming world, Pizza Ghoust returns with a new friend and Lou Diamond Phillips challenges Netflix. Details Episode 19 Aired Jul 15, 2018 We Spent All the Money Joel impresses Jack Black with his storytelling abilities; a delusional "Bachelorette" contestant and clips from "Jersey Shore" spinoffs. Details

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Season Info

Director
Carrie Havel, Liz Plonka
Executive Producer
Joel McHale, Paul Feig, K.P. Anderson, Jessie Henderson, Brad Stevens, Boyd Vico
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Talk Show
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 18, 2018
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