The WORST episodes of Lip Sync Battle

Every episode of Lip Sync Battle ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Lip Sync Battle!

Lip Sync Battle is already a huge viral sensation. Now Spike is taking it to the next level with its very own show, hosted by LL Cool J and with colorful commentary by social media maven and supermodel co-host, Chrissy Teigen. Each episode will feature two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - synching their hearts out in hysterically epic performances. The mic is off, the battle is on!

Last Updated: 8/28/2023Network: Paramount NetworkStatus: Ended

6.82

45 votes

#1 - Nico Tortorella vs. Molly Bernard

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/6/2019

It's a Younger cast showdown when Nico Tortorella -- joined by queens from RuPaul's Drag Race -- and Molly Bernard face off for the title of Lip Sync Battle champion.

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6.83

230 votes

#2 - Michael Shannon vs. Rachel Bloom

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 6/16/2016

The multi-talented star of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" takes on the acclaimed actor from "Man of Steel" and "Boardwalk Empire." Who will take home the championship belt?

6.83

69 votes

#3 - Queer Eye

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/17/2019

It's a Fab Five-way throwdown as "Queer Eye" guys Karamo Brown and Jonathan Van Ness battle costars Antoni Porowski, Tan France and Bobby Berk for the championship belt.

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6.83

58 votes

#4 - Andy Grammer vs. Vanessa Morgan

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/2019

Special guest John Legend joins the crew as singer/songwriter Andy Grammer takes on "Riverdale's" Vanessa Morgan, and they battle it out for the LSB championship belt.

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6.96

288 votes

#5 - Michael Strahan vs. Hoda Kotb

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/30/2015

Two morning show hosts put down the coffee and pick up the mic! It's Michael Strahan vs. Hoda Kotb in a fierce talk show throw down.

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6.96

298 votes

#6 - Nina Dobrev vs. Tim Tebow

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2016

Actress Nina Dobrev and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow go head-to-head in a battle of sports vs. Hollywood.

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6.97

65 votes

#7 - Ben Higgins vs. Rachel Lindsay

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/19/2018

It's a battle for the ultimate rose when Rachel Lindsay of "The Bachelorette" takes on Ben Higgins of "The Bachelor."

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7.00

38 votes

#8 - Melanie Field vs. Brendan Scannell

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/29/2018

Heathers stars Melanie Field and Brendan Scannell give their all on the Lip Sync Battle stage and share a message of body positivity and a musical theatre explosion.

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7.03

35 votes

#9 - Pooch Hall vs. Dash Mihok

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/20/2019

Actor-rapper Pooch Hall takes on his "Ray Donovan" on-screen brother, Dash Mihok.

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7.09

268 votes

#10 - CeeLo Green vs. Russell Peters

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/26/2016

It's a showdown of cataclysmic proportions when superstar comedian Russell Peters takes on superstar musician CeeLo Green. Who will take home the belt?

7.11

238 votes

#11 - Iggy Azalea vs. Nick Young

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/13/2015

Love is in the air! Iggy Azalea battles Los Angeles Lakers basketball player boyfriend Nick Young. Will hearts be broken when the belt's awarded? Find out!

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Mariah Carey Tribute: Jermaine Dupri vs. Darren Criss

7.12

65 votes

#12 - Mariah Carey Tribute: Jermaine Dupri vs. Darren Criss

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/24/2019

Singer, songwriter and bona fide legend Mariah Carey graces the stage as actor Darren Criss and rapper-producer Jermaine Dupri battle it out to the tune of her iconic hits.

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7.13

63 votes

#13 - Ramona Singer vs. Melissa Gorga

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/28/2018

In an epic East Coast housewives battle, RHONY's Ramona Singer takes on RHONJ's Melissa Gorga for the LSB belt.

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Pentatonix Battle: Scott Hoying vs. Mitch Grassi vs. Kirstin Maldonado vs. Kevin Olusola

7.16

93 votes

#14 - Pentatonix Battle: Scott Hoying vs. Mitch Grassi vs. Kirstin Maldonado vs. Kevin Olusola

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/8/2018

Members of the mega fan favorite a capella group Pentatonix go head to head.

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7.21

52 votes

#15 - Big Bird vs. Jason Schwartzman

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/30/2019

Fresh off "Sesame Street," Big Bird squares off against actor Jason Schwartzman.

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7.21

252 votes

#16 - Nene Leakes vs. Todd Chrisley

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/14/2016

It's an Atlanta showdown of epic proportions when the "Real Housewives" star goes toe-to-toe with the big shot from "Chrisley Knows Best." It's Nene Leakes vs. Todd Chrisley.

Marcus Scribner vs. Brandon Micheal Hall

7.22

36 votes

#17 - Marcus Scribner vs. Brandon Micheal Hall

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/28/2019

It's a small-screen battle royale as Brandon Micheal Hall of "God Friended Me" takes on "black-ish" star Marcus Scribner for the Lip Sync Battle belt.

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