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The Joe Schmo Show

2003 – 2013Show3 seasons27 episodes

Comedy
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A campy, intriguing comedy series about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 27 episodes · best: S1E9 "Episode #1.9" 9.5

Episodes

8.3
5.7
7.9

Story

An average, everyday person finds themselves selected for a reality TV show with a large prize at stake. Little do they know they're the only contestant: all the other "competitors" are actors and the whole show is just a set up to test how they react to different scenarios and moral dilemmas.

Feels like

  • Reality TV Parody
  • Satirical Comedy
  • Cringe Humor
  • Meta-Narrative
  • Improvisational Acting
  • Pop Culture
  • Showbiz
  • Social Commentary

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Andrew Green

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 2, 2003 · March 5, 2013 · Ended

First aired
September 2, 2003
Last aired
March 5, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 27 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Really Dead Montage, Manipulative Editing, Archetypal Character +9

  • Really Dead Montage
  • Manipulative Editing
  • Archetypal Character
  • Elimination Catchphrase
  • Humongous-Headed Hammer
  • Ass Shove
  • Does This Remind You of Anything?
  • Caught on Tape
  • Smarmy Host
  • Sommelier Speak
  • "Truman Show" Plot
  • The Frog Prince

12 of 120 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Joe Schmo Show worth watching?"

Questions about The Joe Schmo Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Joe Schmo Show worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.1). Season 2 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.7 against 8.3 for the best season.

Which season of The Joe Schmo Show is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 2 is the weakest at 5.7. The highest-rated episode is Episode #1.9 (season 1, episode 9) at 9.5, and the lowest is Requiem for a Frog (season 2, episode 6) at 4.2.

How long does it take to watch The Joe Schmo Show?

27 h

About 27 hours: 27 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2013.

Will The Joe Schmo Show make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (8 of 10).

What tropes does The Joe Schmo Show use?

Really Dead MontageManipulative EditingArchetypal CharacterElimination CatchphraseHumongous-Headed HammerAss ShoveDoes This Remind You of Anything?Caught on TapeSmarmy HostSommelier Speak"Truman Show" PlotThe Frog Princeand 108 more

TV Tropes lists 120 tropes for it, including Really Dead Montage, Manipulative Editing, and Archetypal Character.