The BEST episodes of Carpool Karaoke: The Series

Every episode of Carpool Karaoke: The Series ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Carpool Karaoke: The Series!

Go on a star-studded, song-filled car ride. Each episode features an unexpected celebrity pairing sharing a car, singing along to their personal playlists, and embarking on adventures.

Last Updated: 5/29/2023Network:Apple TV+
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James Corden & Will Smith
star
8.38
47 votes

#1 - James Corden & Will Smith

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/8/2017

Between hilarious duets of Smith’s biggest hits, James asks about his career and family... plus, they crash a wedding.

Directors: Benjamin Green
Gwyneth Paltrow & Jessica Alba & will.i.am
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8.33
15 votes

#2 - Gwyneth Paltrow & Jessica Alba & will.i.am

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/26/2017

These “Planet of the Apps” castmates reunite for an airport drive that turns into a full-on dance party.

Simu Liu & Jessica Henwick
star
8.25
4 votes

#3 - Simu Liu & Jessica Henwick

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/27/2022

It's a Y2K bop bonanza for these action stars as Simu draws on his boy-band past for some Backstreet Boys—all leading to a nail-biting finale.

Linkin Park & Ken Jeong
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8.17
18 votes

#4 - Linkin Park & Ken Jeong

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/17/2017

Ken Jeong joins Linkin Park for sing-alongs to their biggest hits.

Sandra Oh & Duran Duran
star
8.00
1 votes

#5 - Sandra Oh & Duran Duran

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/9/2022

It’s a dream come true for lifelong superfan Sandra when she meets her idols for the first time—and even performs with them.

For All Mankind Cast
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8.00
1 votes

#6 - For All Mankind Cast

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/9/2022

In space, no one can hear you scream—but can they hear you sing “Spice Up Your Life”? The cast of the Apple Original is determined to find out.

The Bacon Brothers
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8.00
1 votes

#7 - The Bacon Brothers

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/9/2022

This duo celebrate their longtime band by covering songs from other sibling acts—plus, Michael teases Kevin for his years of fashion fails.

Ciara & Russell Wilson
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8.00
1 votes

#8 - Ciara & Russell Wilson

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/9/2022

The power couple combine their passions as they sing along to Ciara’s bangers and hit the football field for a climactic pass.

Joe Jonas & Camila Cabello
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7.93
14 votes

#9 - Joe Jonas & Camila Cabello

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/10/2017

After Joe quizzes Camila on Jonas Brothers trivia, the pair bond over missing their proms—and decide to change that.

Evan Rachel Wood & James Marsden
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7.91
11 votes

#10 - Evan Rachel Wood & James Marsden

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 6/22/2018

The “Westworld” stars trade their horses for wheels and perform “Loop,” a hilarious new version of “Shoop” rewritten for their characters.

John Cena & Shaquille O’Neal
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7.86
22 votes

#11 - John Cena & Shaquille O’Neal

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/5/2017

The large-and-in-charge personalities compare their freestyle and free-throw skills in between tunes.

Directors: Benjamin Green
Stranger Things Cast
star
7.83
6 votes

#12 - Stranger Things Cast

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/20/2020

These multitalented kids swap Broadway origin stories and look for summer jobs between Panic! At the Disco and Stevie Nicks jams.

Shakira & Trevor Noah
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7.79
24 votes

#13 - Shakira & Trevor Noah

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/12/2017

Shakira teaches Trevor how to shimmy—and yodel—while giving him a tour of Barcelona.

Directors: Benjamin Green
Jason Sudeikis & The Muppets
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7.70
10 votes

#14 - Jason Sudeikis & The Muppets

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/14/2018

Jason takes the Electric Mayhem’s van for a spin while Kermit checks out the gang’s musical skills in a series of auditions.

Brie Larson & Samuel L. Jackson
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7.56
9 votes

#15 - Brie Larson & Samuel L. Jackson

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/8/2019

The Captain Marvel stars invent a thrifty Infinity Stone, cop to questionable on-set behavior, and sing about Sam’s raspberry beret.

Maisie Williams & Sophie Turner
star
7.50
40 votes

#16 - Maisie Williams & Sophie Turner

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/22/2017

The indomitable “Game of Thrones” sisters sing Bieber and Miley while showing off their best Ned Stark impressions.

Directors: Benjamin Green
Alicia Keys & John Legend
star
7.41
39 votes

#17 - Alicia Keys & John Legend

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/15/2017

The soul superstars harmonize on each other’s hits, welcome surprise guests and serenade a laundromat.

Directors: Benjamin Green
Jamie Foxx & Corinne Foxx
star
7.40
10 votes

#18 - Jamie Foxx & Corinne Foxx

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/12/2018

They may be stars, but this father-daughter pair clashes over car music like everyone else. For them, it's The Charlie Daniels Band vs. Cardi B.

Neil Patrick Harris & Tyler Perry
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7.33
15 votes

#19 - Neil Patrick Harris & Tyler Perry

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/10/2017

Amid sing-alongs to James Blunt and The B-52’s, Neil and Tyler decide to start their own magic act—presented by Tyler.

Maya Rudolph & HAIM
star
7.25
4 votes

#20 - Maya Rudolph & HAIM

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/10/2021

Seth MacFarlane & Ariana Grande
star
7.17
29 votes

#21 - Seth MacFarlane & Ariana Grande

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/22/2017

The musical theater aficionados belt out their favorite show tunes, and Seth shows off his horn skills.

Directors: Benjamin Green
The Masked Singer Judges
star
7.14
7 votes

#22 - The Masked Singer Judges

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/31/2020

Robin, Nicole and Ken take a break from evaluating masked celebrities and force everyday citizens to perform for them.

Tracee Ellis Ross & Big Sean
star
7.13
15 votes

#23 - Tracee Ellis Ross & Big Sean

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/19/2017

Tracee unleashes her rap alter ego “T-Murda” to lay down a guest verse on Big Sean’s “Bounce Back.”

Directors: Benjamin Green
Ben Platt & Sara Bareilles
star
7.00
9 votes

#24 - Ben Platt & Sara Bareilles

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/29/2019

Nikki Glaser & Wilco
star
7.00
1 votes

#25 - Nikki Glaser & Wilco

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2022

The iconic Chicago band goes on an adventure with megafan Nikki, featuring a cameo by the great Mavis Staples and a Ferris Bueller homage.

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