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The Best Episodes of Nightcap Season 1

Every episode of Nightcap Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Nightcap Season 1!

A laugh-at-itself, satirical look at the late-night TV landscape, set behind the scenes of the fictitious talk show Nightcap With Jimmy.
Genre:Comedy
Network:Pop
Episodes
10
Avg. Rating
6.4
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
6.0
7.1
6.9

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Babymaker" is the best rated episode of "Nightcap" season 1. It scored 6/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/16/2016. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "A-List Thief".

  • Babymaker
    6.0/10(25)

    #1 - Babymaker

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 11/16/2016

    Celebrity publicist Malik needs to find a surrogate for her clients Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos; Sarah Jessica Parker revisits an old connection with Staci; Bravo's Andy Cohen stops by to promote his unusual new musical game show.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A-List Thief
    7.1/10(22)

    #2 - A-List Thief

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 11/16/2016

    Gwyneth Paltrow turns out to be a serial thief; Paltrow has a confrontation with fellow guest Jim Norton; Jimmy's dog, Monty, moves into the office; interior decorator Nate Berkus comes to design an office suitable for late-night dog royalty.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lice-ism
    6.9/10(14)

    #3 - Lice-ism

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 11/23/2016

    A lice outbreak forces the whole staff to be treated, causing Whoopi Goldberg to draw the wrong conclusion about the staff members' treatment hairstyles; booked guest Denis Leary calls in sick, but Staci isn't having it.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Cannon
    6.7/10(17)

    #4 - The Cannon

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 11/30/2016

    Staci tries to convince a reluctant Michael J. Fox to allow himself to be shot out of a cannon on the show; Jim Gaffigan does everything in his power to hawk his new energy drink, EnerrJesus, on "Nightcap."

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Unwanted Guest
    6.3/10(14)

    #5 - The Unwanted Guest

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 12/7/2016

    Todd tries to persuade Debra Messing to make a video in character as Grace; Tim Gunn pops by the studio claiming Jimmy asked him to make an appearance; Randy and Marcus are excited to pitch their new invention to "Shark Tank's" Mark Cuban.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mean Guest
    5.5/10(12)

    #6 - Mean Guest

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 12/14/2016

    Everyone is excited to see actor Jason Biggs again, but it turns out he's become a completely different person since the last time he was on the show; actress Beth Stern brings kittens that are available for adoption, then one goes missing.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Horny Host
    6.2/10(13)

    #7 - The Horny Host

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 12/21/2016

    Staci tries to convince transgender celebrity GiGi Gorgeous to go on a date with Jimmy; Ana pitches her makeup line and wants Stephanie March to be her new spokesperson; Janeane Garofalo is dismayed by Jimmy's sexist sketch.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • IBS-ISIS
    5.5/10(10)

    #8 - IBS-ISIS

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 12/28/2016

    Chef Mario Batali tries to aid Staci as she struggles through a horrible bout of irritable bowel syndrome; journalist George Stephanopoulos schools Penny on ISIS, an organization she believes is trying to recruit her.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Go-Fund Yourself
    7.3/10(14)

    #9 - Go-Fund Yourself

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 1/4/2017

    Jimmy starts a GoFundMe campaign to make a biographical film, and Staci's job is to convince actor Paul Rudd to play "Jimmy" in the film; Wendy Williams bonds with an unlikely person over her wig collection.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Guest in a Snake
    6.5/10(15)

    #10 - Guest in a Snake

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 1/11/2017

    Staci seriously considers leaving "Nightcap;" actress Mariska Hargitay agrees to be eaten by an anaconda on air; Todd directs his first shoot starring actress Rosie Perez, until film director Joel Schumacher intervenes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A