Impractical Jokers - Season 1

: The other three Jokers sit backstage, feeding absurd instructions to the active Joker.

: The joker in public must do or say exactly what he is told. If he refuses, he gets a "Thump Down." Impractical Jokers - Season 1

When Impractical Jokers premiered in December 2011, it introduced the world to a refreshing take on the hidden-camera prank genre. Instead of malicious pranks or elaborate setups, the show relied entirely on the genuine friendship and social anxiety of four Staten Island friends: . Season 1 of Impractical Jokers proved that four men embarrassing themselves in public could become a long-running, cult-favorite sensation. The Premise That Changed Hidden-Camera TV : The other three Jokers sit backstage, feeding

The group tackled speed dating with intentionally terrible pickup lines. Unique Statistics: This is the shortest season in the series' history. Instead of malicious pranks or elaborate setups, the

If a Joker refuses to follow an instruction or fails to complete a task, they receive a "Thumbs Down." At the end of the episode, the Joker with the most losses must endure a —a task so mortifying or terrifying that they cannot say no [3, 4]. Season 1 Highlights and Iconic Challenges