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The Best Episodes of Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1

Every episode of Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1!

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Celebrity pairings ride along in a car together as they sing tunes from their personal playlists and surprise fans who don't expect to see big stars belting out tunes one lane over.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 18 - LINKIN PARK & Ken Jeong
    7.3/10(51 votes)

    S1:E18

    Ken Jeong joins LINKIN PARK for sing-alongs to their biggest hits.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 2 - Alicia Keys & John Legend
    7.2/10(39 votes)

    S1:E2

    The soul superstars harmonize on each other's hits, welcome surprise guests and serenade a laundromat.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 3 - Billy Eichner & Metallica
    7.2/10(37 votes)

    S1:E3

    It's a battle of the screamers as Eichner and Metallica sing the band's hits—and a classic from The Little Mermaid.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 12 - Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba & will.i.am
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    S1:E12

    These Planet of the Apps castmates reunite for an airport drive that turns into a full-on dance party.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 19 - LeBron James & James Corden
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    S1:E19

    Corden tests the limits of LeBron’s trash-talking cool in between sing-alongs to Usher and Ice Cube classics.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 5 - Seth MacFarlane & Ariana Grande
    7.1/10(61 votes)

    S1:E5

    The musical theater aficionados belt out their favorite show tunes, and Seth shows off his horn skills.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 8 - John Cena & Shaquille O'Neal
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    S1:E8

    The large-and-in-charge personalities compare their freestyle and free-throw skills in between tunes.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 10 - Shakira & Trevor Noah
    7.1/10(37 votes)

    S1:E10

    Shakira teaches Trevor how to shimmy—and yodel—while giving him a tour of Barcelona.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 16 - Neil Patrick Harris & Tyler Perry
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    S1:E16

    Amid sing-alongs to James Blunt and The B-52’s, Neil and Tyler decide to start their own magic act—presented by Tyler.

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  10. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 21 - Evan Rachel Wood & James Marsden
    7.1/10(29 votes)

    S1:E21

    The Westworld stars trade their horses for wheels and perform “Loop,” a hilarious new version of “Shoop” rewritten for their characters.

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  11. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 4 - Maisie Williams & Sophie Turner
    7.0/10(46 votes)

    S1:E4

    The indomitable Game of Thrones sisters sing Bieber and Miley while showing off their best Ned Stark impressions.

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  12. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 17 - Joe Jonas & Camila Cabello
    7.0/10(25 votes)

    S1:E17

    After Joe quizzes Camila on Jonas Brothers trivia, the pair bond over missing their proms—and decide to change that.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 20 - Jon Hamm, Ed Helms & Jeremy Renner
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    S1:E20

    The leading men of Tag compare awkward fan stories between group covers of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “I Want It That Way."

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  14. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 14 - Tyrese Gibson & Ludacris
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    S1:E14

    Things get quite fast and a bit furious when Tyrese and Luda face off in an obstacle course driving contest.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 1 - James Corden & Will Smith
    6.8/10(53 votes)

    S1:E1

    Between hilarious duets of Smith's biggest hits, Corden asks about his career and family ... plus, they crash a wedding.

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  16. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 6 - The Cyrus Family
    6.8/10(30 votes)

    S1:E6

    Miley, her parents, and four of her siblings pile into one vehicle for a rowdy good time.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 11 - Tracee Ellis Ross & Big Sean
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    S1:E11

    Tracee unleashes her rap alter ego “T-Murda” to lay down a guest verse on Big Sean’s “Bounce Back.”

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 13 - Sheryl Crow & Dierks Bentley
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    S1:E13

    Sheryl and Dierks bring plenty of surprises to Nashville, even though people can’t spell their names.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 9 - Jeff Gordon & Michael Strahan
    6.1/10(22 votes)

    S1:E9

    Strahan ribs Gordon about his many sponsorships and gets him to sing along to his shout-out in Nelly's “E.I.”

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 7 - Queen Latifah & Jada Pinkett Smith
    6.0/10(24 votes)

    S1:E7

    Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith—with a cameo by their Girls Trip costars Regina Hall and Tiffany Haddish—hit L.A.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 1 Episode 15 - Blake Shelton & Chelsea Handler
    5.9/10(18 votes)

    S1:E15

    Country meets comedy as Shelton coaches an unfiltered Handler on the art of car-singing.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"LINKIN PARK & Ken Jeong" is the best rated episode of "Carpool Karaoke: The Series" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 51 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/17/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Alicia Keys & John Legend".