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The Best Episodes of The Gong Show Season 1

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

The Best Episodes of The Gong Show Season 1

Unique performers demonstrate their artistry in front of Hollywood judges in this update of the kitschy '70s talent show, which features the worst performances being...

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  1. Background image for Will Arnett, Ken Jeong, Zach Galifanakis
    7.8/10(59 votes)

    #1 - Will Arnett, Ken Jeong, Zach Galifanakis

    S1:E1

    Tonight's acts include a unicycler – dressed in a yeti suit – playing flaming bagpipes, a married couple performing a choreographed banana spitting routine, a woman who plays the harmonica with a tarantula in her mouth, an obsessed fan who serenades judge Will Arnett with opera, and a scary wrestler who sings a children's lullaby.

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    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Fred Armisen, Elizabeth Banks, Will Forte
    7.0/10(44 votes)

    #2 - Fred Armisen, Elizabeth Banks, Will Forte

    S1:E2

    Tonight’s acts include flesh-eating zombies performing ballet, a classically trained opera singer stuffing her face with cake while singing, dinosaurs re-enacting the first Olympic games, and giant robots performing a choreographed dance-off.

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    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Dana Carvey, Tracee Ellis-Ross, Anthony Anderson
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Dana Carvey, Tracee Ellis-Ross, Anthony Anderson

    S1:E3

    Tonight’s acts include a contortionist who can artistically impersonate a tree, a girl who performs an upside-down handstand while she chases Tommy around the stage, a crazy cat lady performing a cat song, and bug exterminators playing the song “Toxic” on violin while spraying human cockroaches with CO2 guns.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Ed Helms, Alison Brie, Will Arnett
    8.5/10(33 votes)

    #4 - Ed Helms, Alison Brie, Will Arnett

    S1:E4

    Tonight’s acts include a roller skater who limbos under a flaming bar, butt puppets lip-syncing to opera, a pair of wild unicyclists who slam dunk basketballs, and a crazy comic who plays the guitar.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Rob Riggle, Ken Jeong, Regina Hall
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    #5 - Rob Riggle, Ken Jeong, Regina Hall

    S1:E5

    Tonight's acts include a mystic who can channel your flatulence, a classically trained pianist who balances a cello on his chin, and a woman who spins a giant ring.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Chelsea Handler, Will Arnett, Ken Marino
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #6 - Chelsea Handler, Will Arnett, Ken Marino

    S1:E6

    Tonight's acts include a musician who plays a song on PVC pipes, a man dressed as a snake who swallows a man whole, a performer who whistles opera, and two men who do a striptease.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Megan Fox, Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph
    8.7/10(27 votes)

    #7 - Megan Fox, Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph

    S1:E7

    Tonight's acts include three men performing a comedic choreographed slap routine, a singing mermaid, a man playing the national anthem with a bodysuit of horns, and an Elvis impersonator with an Asian flair.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Will Arnett, Jennifer Aniston, Jack Black
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #8 - Will Arnett, Jennifer Aniston, Jack Black

    S1:E8

    Tonight’s acts include a pole dancing dinosaur, a flaming Hula Hoop dancer, a young contortionist and a man with his stuffed animals singing a holiday song with animal noises.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Joel McHale, Priyanka Chopra, Wendi McLendon-Covey
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    #9 - Joel McHale, Priyanka Chopra, Wendi McLendon-Covey

    S1:E9

    Tonight’s acts include human bowling while a band performs a song, teenage twins impersonating President Trump and Vice President Pence, a competitive cupcake eater devouring the sumptuous treats, and a duo performing acrobatics while playing the ukulele.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Isla Fisher, Will Arnett, Courteney Cox
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #10 - Isla Fisher, Will Arnett, Courteney Cox

    S1:E10

    Tonight’s acts include a man performing pizza dough acrobatics, an unconventional 80s-style cover band, a rat attempting to navigate an obstacle course, and women performing an illuminated whip routine. Series finale.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Will Arnett, Ken Jeong, Zach Galifanakis" is the best rated episode of "The Gong Show" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 59 votes. Directed by Alex Rudzinski and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/22/2017. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Fred Armisen, Elizabeth Banks, Will Forte".