The WORST episodes of The Jim Jefferies Show

Every episode of The Jim Jefferies Show ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Jim Jefferies Show!

The Jim Jefferies Show is here to shake up the humdrum formula of the political late-night show. Jim tackles the news of the day with no-bullshit candor, piercing insight and a uniquely Aussie viewpoint.

Last Updated: 3/29/2024Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Ended

6.96

252 votes

#1 - Understanding the First Amendment

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/11/2017

Jim highlights major vacancies in U.S. government agencies, chats with a group of conspiracy theorists and explores dicey First Amendment issues.

Directors: Brian McAloon

Writer: Bryan Olsen, Curtis Cook, J.J. Whitehead, Jason Reich, Jim Jefferies, Kevin Avery, Laura Willcox, Lucas Kavner, Matt Kirshen, Scott Zabielski, Subhah Agarwal

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7.24

85 votes

#2 - Jim Becomes a U.S. Citizen

Season 2 - Episode 30 - Aired 11/20/2018

Jim profiles the journey of immigrants preparing to become U.S. citizens, takes the oath with them and offers a sneak peek at his new, more Americanized show.

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7.39

95 votes

#3 - The Rise of White Nationalism

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/19/2019

Jim explains how the internet radicalizes white nationalists like the shooter in New Zealand, visits Australia's anti-immigration border fence and examines public shaming.

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7.43

89 votes

#4 - Comic-Con's Diversity Problem

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/24/2018

Jim explores reports of Amazon's questionable workplace conditions, breaks down America's love of billionaires and unravels the backlash against comic diversity at Comic-Con.

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7.48

94 votes

#5 - America Reaches Peak Outrage

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/31/2018

Jim breaks down the consequences of controversial tweets from the past, questions why Americans are so unhappy and explores the growing movement to end circumcision.

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7.49

143 votes

#6 - America's Opioid Epidemic

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/24/2017

Jim highlights the growing opioid epidemic in the U.S., examines binge-drinking on college campuses and sits down with "The Death of Expertise" author Tom Nichols.

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7.51

89 votes

#7 - The 1D Brain Behind 3D-Printed Guns

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/7/2018

Jim explores the debate over 3D-printed guns, breaks down the TSA's plans to relax airport security and sits down with Representative Barbara Lee.

7.53

78 votes

#8 - Trump Wages War Against Journalists

Season 2 - Episode 29 - Aired 11/13/2018

Jim weighs the challenges of living on Mars, sits down with CNN political analyst April Ryan and questions why Americans use so much paper.

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7.54

65 votes

#9 - The Decline of Sex in Japan

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/8/2019

Jim discusses the spate of recent deaths linked to vaping, visits Japan to examine the decline of sex among young people and looks at the disappearing stigma around STDs.

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7.54

78 votes

#10 - The Extra Hurdles for Trans Athletes

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/9/2019

Jim looks at the discriminatory barriers trans athletes face, sits down with a transgender scientist and marathoner, and examines the state of LGBTQ rights in Thailand.

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7.54

133 votes

#11 - Mark Cuban vs. Donald Trump

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/7/2017

Jim updates some conveniently forgotten news stories, examines the Trump administration's discriminatory religious liberty guidelines and pitches an invention to Mark Cuban.

7.55

71 votes

#12 - Americans Stopped Caring About Privacy

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/17/2019

Jim gives his take on some unpopular opinions, visits Hong Kong to learn about "citizen scores" and scrutinizes America's nonchalant attitude about data security.

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7.55

110 votes

#13 - Comey's Nasty Little Tell-all

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/17/2018

Jim questions President Trump's motives for bombing Syria, breaks down former FBI Chief James Comey's gossipy memoir and sits down with "Rampage" star Malin Akerman.

Directors: Brian McAloon

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7.56

157 votes

#14 - After School Satan Club

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/31/2017

Jim delves into the Mueller indictments, tries to help a struggling after-school club run by Satanist, and rips the GOP's too-late response to Donald Trump.

7.56

73 votes

#15 - Jim's Guide to Growing Old and Dying

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/23/2019

Jim explains why the funeral industry is exploitative and wasteful, seeks happiness by attending his own mock funeral in South Korea, and devises a new model of retirement.

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7.57

196 votes

#16 - Trump's Anti-NFL Freak Out

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/26/2017

Jim examines President Trump's beef with protesting athletes, highlights the scourge of traumatic brain injuries among NFL players and discusses health care with Andy Slavitt.

The Hidden Dangers of Vast Nuclear Arsenals

7.57

96 votes

#17 - The Hidden Dangers of Vast Nuclear Arsenals

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/26/2019

Jim examines the many flaws in America's nuclear weapon stockpile, takes a critical look at doomsday-prepping advice and sits down with North Korean defectors.

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7.58

59 votes

#18 - There Are Too Many Choices

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/19/2019

On Jim's final episode, he discusses the world's first penis transplant, exposes the brutal practice of shark finning and explains why too many choices can be a bad thing.

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7.59

68 votes

#19 - The Cost of Trading Away Freedom

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/21/2019

Jim examines the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, visits Singapore to weigh the pros and cons of living in a restrictive society, and criticizes recent abortion bans.

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7.59

73 votes

#20 - Addicted to Everything

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/30/2019

Jim looks at how gamification gets people addicted to tech, tries to figure out if Australia has a gambling problem and explains why strict laws don't curb addiction.

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7.59

66 votes

#21 - Jim's Ride-Along With His Cop Brother

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/22/2019

Jim explains why people love conspiracy theories, looks at why policing is safer in Australia and shares the latest news about how humans have doomed their own planet.

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7.61

92 votes

#22 - Nike's Ad Campaign Stirs Up Controversy

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/18/2018

Jim breaks down Nike's controversial ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick, describes Hollywood's diversity problem and takes a ride with Amsterdam police officers.

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Diving Into the Trump Impeachment Inquiry

7.62

71 votes

#23 - Diving Into the Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/15/2019

Jim unpacks the Trump impeachment inquiry, visits South Africa to learn about traditional medicine techniques and weighs in on how U.S. culture tackles mental health.

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7.63

187 votes

#24 - The Threat of Nuclear War

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/8/2017

Jim breaks down the possibility of a nuclear war with North Korea, examines the arguments against euthanasia and chats with fellow comedian Bill Burr.

7.63

201 votes

#25 - The Fight for LGBT Military Rights

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

Jim offers much-needed branding advice to the Democratic Party, gives a rundown of the history of anti-LGBTQ discrimination in the U.S. military and chats with Evan McMullin.