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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#20 - Maya Rudolph & HAIM
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/10/2021
#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.
#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.
#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.”
#24 - Ben Platt & Sara Bareilles
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/29/2019
#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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