The BEST episodes of Nightcap season 1

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

A laugh-at-itself, satirical look at the late-night TV landscape, set behind the scenes of the fictitious talk show Nightcap With Jimmy.

Last Updated: 4/8/2024Network: PopStatus: Ended

7.80

70 votes

#1 - Mean Guest

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/14/2016

Jason Biggs acts differently on a return appearance, surprising the staff. Meanwhile, Beth Stern promotes animal adoption by bringing kittens, but trouble arises when one cat disappears.

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7.79

66 votes

#2 - Go-Fund-Yourself

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/4/2017

Jimmy wants a biopic made about his life, and he wishes to be portrayed by Paul Rudd. Meanwhile, Wendy Williams strikes up an unexpected bond with someone over wigs.

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7.54

100 votes

#3 - The A-List Thief

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/2016

Gwyneth Paltrow turns out to be a serial thief; Paltrow has a confrontation with fellow guest Jim Norton; Jimmy's dog, Monty, moves into the office; interior decorator Nate Berkus comes to design an office suitable for late-night dog royalty.

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7.45

56 votes

#4 - Lice-Ism

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/23/2016

A lice outbreak forces the whole staff to be treated, causing Whoopi Goldberg to draw the wrong conclusion about the staff members' treatment hairstyles; booked guest Denis Leary calls in sick, but Staci isn't having it.

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7.26

50 votes

#5 - The Cannon

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/30/2016

Staci faces a difficult task involving guest Michael J. Fox and a stunt with a cannon. Meanwhile, Jim Gaffigan desperately wants to promote his new energy drink on the show.

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7.25

44 votes

#6 - The Horny Host

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/21/2016

Staci tries to convince transgender celebrity GiGi Gorgeous to go on a date with Jimmy; Ana pitches her makeup line and wants Stephanie March to be her new spokesperson; Janeane Garofalo is dismayed by Jimmy's sexist sketch.

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7.15

40 votes

#7 - The Unwanted Guest

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/7/2016

Tim Gunn stops by unexpectedly, so the staff must juggle guests. Meanwhile, Todd asks Debra Messing to film a video while channeling her old sitcom character; and Randy and Marcus pitch their invention to Mark Cuban.

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7.13

47 votes

#8 - IBS-ISIS

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/28/2016

Chef Mario Batali tries to aid Staci as she struggles through a horrible bout of irritable bowel syndrome; journalist George Stephanopoulos schools Penny on ISIS, an organization she believes is trying to recruit her.

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7.03

32 votes

#9 - Guest In A Snake

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/11/2017

Staci interviews for an Executive Producer position at Wendy Williams and seriously considers leaving Nightcap. Mariska Hargitay has agreed to be eaten by an anaconda on air, and Todd gets to direct his first shoot starring Rosie Perez—until Joel Schumacher intervenes.

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6.76

118 votes

#10 - Babymaker

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/16/2016

Celebrity publicist Malik needs to find a surrogate for her clients Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos; Sarah Jessica Parker revisits an old connection with Staci; Bravo's Andy Cohen stops by to promote his unusual new musical game show.

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