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The Gong Show

2017 – 2018Show2 seasons17 episodesTV-14

ComedyReality
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic585.5Rotten Tomatoes82%70%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic585.5Rotten Tomatoes82%70%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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The Gong Show episodes

2 seasons · 17 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Will Arnett/Ken Jeong/Zach Galifianakis, 7.8
  2. S1 E2 Fred Armisen/Elizabeth Banks/Will Forte, 6.9
  3. S1 E3 Dana Carvey/Tracee Ellis Ross/Anthony Anderson, 7.6
  4. S1 E4 Ed Helms/Alison Brie/Will Arnett, 8.5
  5. S1 E5 Rob Riggle/Ken Jeong/Regina Hall, 8.4
  6. S1 E6 Chelsea Handler/Will Arnett/Ken Marino, 7.9
  7. S1 E7 Megan Fox/Andy Samberg/Maya Rudolph, 8.7
  8. S1 E8 Will Arnett/Jennifer Aniston/Jack Black, 8.1
  9. S1 E9 Joel McHale/Priyanka Chopra/Wendi McLendon-Covey, 7.7
  10. S1 E10 Isla Fisher/Will Arnett/Courteney Cox, 8.3
  1. S2 E1 Fred Armisen/Will Arnett/Rita Wilson, 8.3
  2. S2 E2 Will Arnett/Tony Hale/Regina Hall, 8.3
  3. S2 E3 Sharon Osbourne/Brad Paisley/Jason Sudeikis, 7.8
  4. S2 E4 Anthony Anderson/Will Arnett/Jimmy Kimmel, 7.2
  5. S2 E5 Ken Jeong/Selma Blair/Yvette Nicole Brown, 8.0
  6. S2 E6 Alyson Hannigan/Will Arnett/Lil Rel Howery, 7.7
  7. S2 E7 Rob Riggle/Ken Jeong/Kristen Schaal, 7.6
  8. S2 E8 Chris Sullivan/Natasha Leggerro/Mark Cuban, 6.5
  9. S2 E9 Rob Riggle/Ed Helms/Regina Hall, 6.2
  10. S2 E10 Ken Jeong/Chelsea Peretti/Adam Devine, 7.9

Cast

24 of 37 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alex Rudzinski

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Facts

June 22, 2017 · August 2, 2018 · Ended

First aired
June 22, 2017
Last aired
August 2, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 17 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Comedy, Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Inflation Negation, Once per Episode, Inept Talent Show Contestant +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Gong Show worth watching?"

Questions about The Gong Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Gong Show worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 58).

Is The Gong Show okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Gong Show?

12 h

About 12 hours: 17 episodes in 2 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2018.

Will The Gong Show make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Gong Show?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Gong Show use?

Inflation NegationOnce per EpisodeInept Talent Show ContestantCreepy BalletMad Libs Dialogue"The Reason You Suck" SpeechCensor DecoyDancing RoyaltyOff the RailsStylistic SuckBooing CrowdTimed Missionand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including Inflation Negation, Once per Episode, and Inept Talent Show Contestant.