The BEST episodes of Carpool Karaoke: The Series season 1

Every episode of Carpool Karaoke: The Series season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Carpool Karaoke: The Series season 1!

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: 11/9/2024Network: Apple TV+Status: Continuing
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Linkin Park & Ken Jeong
star
8.25
20 votes

#1 - Linkin Park & Ken Jeong

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

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

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James Corden & Will Smith
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8.18
50 votes

#2 - 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
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Evan Rachel Wood & James Marsden
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8.08
13 votes

#3 - 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.

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John Cena & Shaquille O’Neal
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7.91
23 votes

#4 - 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
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Gwyneth Paltrow & Jessica Alba & will.i.am
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7.82
17 votes

#5 - 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.

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Shakira & Trevor Noah
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7.69
26 votes

#6 - 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
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Joe Jonas & Camila Cabello
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7.69
16 votes

#7 - 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.

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Maisie Williams & Sophie Turner
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7.48
44 votes

#8 - 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
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Alicia Keys & John Legend
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7.40
42 votes

#9 - 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
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Neil Patrick Harris & Tyler Perry
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7.31
16 votes

#10 - 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.

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Seth MacFarlane & Ariana Grande
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7.28
32 votes

#11 - 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
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Tracee Ellis Ross & Big Sean
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7.13
16 votes

#12 - 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
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LeBron James & James Corden
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6.94
17 votes

#13 - LeBron James & James Corden

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/24/2017

Corden tests the limits of LeBron’s trash-talking cool in between sing-alongs to Usher and Ice Cube classics.

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Billy Eichner & Metallica
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6.88
41 votes

#14 - Billy Eichner & Metallica

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/15/2017

It’s a battle of the screamers as Eichner and Metallica sing the band’s hits—and a classic from “The Little Mermaid.”

Directors: Benjamin Green
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Queen Latifah & Jada Pinkett Smith
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6.83
24 votes

#15 - Queen Latifah & Jada Pinkett Smith

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/29/2017

Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith—with a cameo by their “Girls Trip” costars Regina Hall and Tiffany Haddish—hit L.A.

Directors: Benjamin Green
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The Cyrus Family
star
6.50
28 votes

#16 - The Cyrus Family

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2017

Miley, her parents, and four of her siblings pile into one vehicle for a rowdy good time.

Directors: Benjamin Green
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Jeff Gordon & Michael Strahan
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6.41
17 votes

#17 - Jeff Gordon & Michael Strahan

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

Strahan ribs Gordon about his many sponsorships and gets him to sing along to his shout-out in Nelly’s “E.I.”

Directors: Benjamin Green
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Sheryl Crow & Dierks Bentley
star
6.25
16 votes

#18 - Sheryl Crow & Dierks Bentley

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/26/2017

Sheryl and Dierks bring plenty of surprises to Nashville, even though people can’t spell their names.

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Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm & Ed Helms
star
6.25
12 votes

#19 - Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm & Ed Helms

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 6/15/2018

The leading men of “Tag” compare awkward fan stories between group covers of “Sister Christian” and “I Want It That Way.”

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Blake Shelton & Chelsea Handler
star
6.19
21 votes

#20 - Blake Shelton & Chelsea Handler

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/3/2017

Country meets comedy as Shelton coaches an unfiltered Handler on the art of car-singing.

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Tyrese Gibson & Ludacris
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6.13
16 votes

#21 - Tyrese Gibson & Ludacris

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/3/2017

Things get quite fast and a bit furious when Tyrese and Luda face off in an obstacle course driving contest.

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