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The Worst Episodes of The Gong Show

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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 cut short by bangs on the titular gong.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Gong Show Season 1 Episode 2 - Fred Armisen, Elizabeth Banks, Will Forte
    6.9/10(44 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Gong Show Season 2 Episode 7 - Rob Riggle, Ken Jeong, Kristen Schaal
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Rob Riggle, Ken Jeong, Kristen Schaal

    S2:E7

    Celebrity judges Rob Riggle, Ken Jeong, Kristen Schaal praise, critique and gong unusually talented and unique performers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Gong Show Season 2 Episode 4 - Jimmy Kimmel, Will Arnett, Anthony Anderson
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Jimmy Kimmel, Will Arnett, Anthony Anderson

    S2:E4

    Tonight’s acts include an operatic construction worker, a man balancing a flaming grill on his chin, a death-defying family circus, and a mother and son hip-hop team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Gong Show Season 1 Episode 3 - Dana Carvey, Tracee Ellis-Ross, Anthony Anderson
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Gong Show Season 1 Episode 9 - Joel McHale, Priyanka Chopra, Wendi McLendon-Covey
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Gong Show Season 2 Episode 6 - Alyson Hannigan, Will Arnett, Lil Rel Howery
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Alyson Hannigan, Will Arnett, Lil Rel Howery

    S2:E6

    Celebrity judges Alyson Hannigan, Will Arnett and Lil Rel Howery praise, critique and gong unusually talented and unique performers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Gong Show Season 1 Episode 1 - Will Arnett, Ken Jeong, Zach Galifanakis
    7.8/10(59 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Alex Rudzinski
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Gong Show Season 2 Episode 3 - Jason Sudeikis, Sharon Osbourne, Brad Paisley
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Jason Sudeikis, Sharon Osbourne, Brad Paisley

    S2:E3

    Tonight’s acts include a father-daughter rap duo, a young contortionist who can shoot a bow and arrow with her feet, an acrobatic man and his dog, and a double whip-cracking harmonica player.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Gong Show Season 1 Episode 6 - Chelsea Handler, Will Arnett, Ken Marino
    7.9/10(24 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Gong Show Season 2 Episode 5 - Selma Blair, Ken Jeong, Yvette Nicole Brown
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Selma Blair, Ken Jeong, Yvette Nicole Brown

    S2:E5

    Celebrity judges Selma Blair, Ken Jeong, Yvette Nicole Brown praise, critique and gong unusually talented and unique performers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Gong Show Season 1 Episode 8 - Will Arnett, Jennifer Aniston, Jack Black
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Gong Show Season 1 Episode 10 - Isla Fisher, Will Arnett, Courteney Cox
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Gong Show Season 2 Episode 1 - Fred Armisen, Will Arnett, Rita Wilson
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    #13 - Fred Armisen, Will Arnett, Rita Wilson

    S2:E1

    Tonight’s acts include a quick-change magic act, a hula-hooping marvel who travels on rings, a drummer who can literally drum on anything and a group of waterless swimmers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Gong Show Season 2 Episode 2 - Tony Hale, Will Arnett, Regina Hall
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #14 - Tony Hale, Will Arnett, Regina Hall

    S2:E2

    Tonight’s acts include a dog who definitely can be taught new tricks, a unicyclist who climbs to new heights, a human hamster who rolls inside a giant wheel, and the return of The Virtuoso, who plays his odd instrument… in space.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Gong Show Season 1 Episode 5 - Rob Riggle, Ken Jeong, Regina Hall
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Gong Show Season 1 Episode 4 - Ed Helms, Alison Brie, Will Arnett
    8.5/10(33 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Gong Show Season 1 Episode 7 - Megan Fox, Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph
    8.7/10(27 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Fred Armisen, Elizabeth Banks, Will Forte" is the worst rated episode of "The Gong Show". It scored 6.9/10 based on 44 votes. Directed by Alex Rudzinski and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/29/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Rob Riggle, Ken Jeong, Kristen Schaal".