The BEST episodes of Drop the Mic season 1

Every episode of Drop the Mic season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Drop the Mic season 1!

An adaptation of the sketch from “The Late Late Show With James Corden,” TBS’ “Drop the Mic” finds celebrities squaring off in rap battles.

Last Updated: 12/13/2024Network: TNT (US)Status: Ended
Vanessa Hudgens vs. Michael Bennett & James Corden vs. Nicole Richie
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8.13
40 votes

#1 - Vanessa Hudgens vs. Michael Bennett & James Corden vs. Nicole Richie

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/28/2017

NFL superstar Michael Bennett meets his microphone match with Vanessa Hudgens, while talk show host James Corden faces off against fashionista Nicole Richie in a night of unforgettable rap battles.

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Halle Berry vs. James Corden & Usher vs. Anthony Anderson
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7.84
128 votes

#2 - Halle Berry vs. James Corden & Usher vs. Anthony Anderson

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

Celebrities go head-to-head in a rap battle you never knew you wanted to see. Tonight - James Corden takes on Halle Berry and Usher faces funnyman Anthony Anderson in a lyrical duel. No matter who wins - it's gonna get personal.

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Wayne Brady vs. Jake Owen & Kenny G. vs. Richard Marx
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7.74
46 votes

#3 - Wayne Brady vs. Jake Owen & Kenny G. vs. Richard Marx

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/12/2017

Wayne Brady is known for being quick on his feet, but what will he do when Country singer Jake Owen tips his hat in the name of beef? And it's anything but easy listening when Kenny G and Richard Marx engage in a rap battle.

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James Van Der Beek vs. Randall Park & Rob Gronkowski vs. Gina Rodriguez
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7.68
72 votes

#4 - James Van Der Beek vs. Randall Park & Rob Gronkowski vs. Gina Rodriguez

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/31/2017

Dawson's Creek heartthrob James Van Der Beek throws shade at Fresh off the Boat's Randall Park in a rap battle, while NFL superstar and Super Bowl champ Rob Gronkowski finds out Gina Rodriguez might just be a problem he can't tackle.

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Tony Hale vs. Timothy Simons & Rascal Flatts vs. Boyz II Men
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7.63
51 votes

#5 - Tony Hale vs. Timothy Simons & Rascal Flatts vs. Boyz II Men

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/14/2017

It's Beef Season between Veep co-stars Tony Hale and Timothy Simons in a very personal verbal competition, while Boyz II Men clashes with Rascal Flatts in the rap battle you've always wanted, but never knew was possible.

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Niecy Nash vs. Cedric the Entertainer & Liam Payne vs. Jason Derulo
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7.55
64 votes

#6 - Niecy Nash vs. Cedric the Entertainer & Liam Payne vs. Jason Derulo

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/7/2017

Niecy Nash lets the Claws come out when she faces Cedric the Entertainer, while music industry giants Jason Derulo & One Direction's Liam Payne rap battle for the pop music crown.

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Danielle Fishel vs. Jonathan Lipnicki & Shania Twain vs. Meghan Trainor
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7.52
33 votes

#7 - Danielle Fishel vs. Jonathan Lipnicki & Shania Twain vs. Meghan Trainor

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/9/2018

Boy Meets World's "girl next door," Danielle Fishel, battles Jerry Maquire's Jonathan Lipnicki. And which diva will remain standing when Shania Twain and emerging pop star Meghan Trainor engage in a rap battle that will blow your mind.

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Nicole Scherzinger vs. Lil Rel Howery & Charlie Puth vs. Backstreet Boys
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7.50
50 votes

#8 - Nicole Scherzinger vs. Lil Rel Howery & Charlie Puth vs. Backstreet Boys

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/21/2017

TV host and Pussycat Dolls member Nicole Scherzinger spits hot fire against Get Out funnyman Lil Rel Howery, while an unprecedented 5-on-1 takes place when singer Charlie Puth takes on every single member of the Backstreet Boys.

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Mayim Bialik vs. Kunal Nayyar & Ashley Tisdale vs. Nick Lachey
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7.38
39 votes

#9 - Mayim Bialik vs. Kunal Nayyar & Ashley Tisdale vs. Nick Lachey

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/5/2017

It's a Big Bang Theory rap battle as co-stars Mayim Bialik and Kunal Nayyar go rhyme for rhyme, while High School Musical princess Ashley Tisdale challenges Nick Lachey to a battle you never knew you wanted.

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David Arquette vs. Brian Tyree Henry & Jesse Tyler Ferguson vs. Chrissy Metz
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7.36
28 votes

#10 - David Arquette vs. Brian Tyree Henry & Jesse Tyler Ferguson vs. Chrissy Metz

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/19/2017

Actor David Arquette puts his rap skills to the test against Atlanta's own Paper Boi, Brian Tyree Henry, while Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson raps for the very first time in a battle against This Is Us breakout star, Chrissy Metz.

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Pentatonix vs. Bell Biv Devoe & Padma Lakshmi vs. Randy Jackson
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7.34
35 votes

#11 - Pentatonix vs. Bell Biv Devoe & Padma Lakshmi vs. Randy Jackson

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/26/2017

It's a showdown of harmony when Grammy winners Pentatonix lyrically battle '90s pioneers Bell Biv Devoe, and we find out which host has the hottest bars between Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi and American Idol's Randy Jackson.

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