Impractical Jokers returned to tv for the second half of season 12 again in January. And, to everybody’s astonishment, the hidden digital camera and actuality present produced monster rankings.
How Many People Tuned In?
According to Variety, the present’s second-half return on Jan. 15 drew a 1.62 dwell+3 score amongst adults 25-54. That determine is a 226% enhance in comparison with the season 12 premiere, which drew a 0.53 score on TBS. The outlet experiences that it is the highest-rated episode (amongst adults 18-49) since Impractical Jokers moved from TruTV to TBS practically two years in the past.
The Jan. 15 episode can be the present’s highest-rated return episode because it first launched in December 2011.
It’s no surprise that, amid all of the success with the return of the second half of season 12, the community renewed Impractical Jokers for season 13. Season 12 wraps on Thursday and Friday.
Comedians Brian “Q” Quinn, James “Murr” Murray, and Sal Vulcano star as a trio of lifelong mates who attempt to outdo each other with a sequence of dares captured on hidden cameras. Joe Gatto additionally starred within the sequence till he left in 2021.
What They’re Saying
“Fifteen years into its run, Impractical Jokers is breaking data and delivering a number of the finest rankings in its historical past,” said Jason Sarlanis, President, TNT, TBS, truTV, ID & HLN, linear and streaming at Warner Bros. Discovery, via Variety. “Our followers completely love the humor and friendship of the Jokers, which retains them coming again for extra. We cannot wait to share much more laughs and unforgettable moments with them.”
Why Did Joe Gatto Leave the Show?
Gatto had been on the show since its inception in 2011. He left the group and the show in 2021. At the time, Gatto said he was focusing his time with his family.
A couple of years later, nonetheless, Gatto was hit with a sexual assault accusation. He denied the allegation. But simply days later, a second lady accused Gatto of sexually harassing her.
This story was initially printed by Men’s Journal on Mar 19, 2026, the place it first appeared within the Entertainment part. Add Men’s Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
