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: 3/12/2026Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Ended
Understanding the First Amendment
star
6.96
251 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
star
7.23
84 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.

The Rise of White Nationalism
star
7.40
94 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.

Comic-Con's Diversity Problem
star
7.42
88 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.

America Reaches Peak Outrage
star
7.47
93 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.

America's Opioid Epidemic
star
7.49
142 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.

Watch Now:Apple TV
The 1D Brain Behind 3D-Printed Guns
star
7.50
88 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.

Trump Wages War Against Journalists
star
7.52
77 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.

Mark Cuban vs. Donald Trump
star
7.53
129 votes

#9 - 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.

Trump's Anti-NFL Freak Out
star
7.54
192 votes

#10 - 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.

Comey's Nasty Little Tell-all
star
7.55
109 votes

#11 - 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
The Extra Hurdles for Trans Athletes
star
7.55
78 votes

#12 - 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.

After School Satan Club
star
7.56
156 votes

#13 - 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.

Americans Stopped Caring About Privacy
star
7.56
73 votes

#14 - 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.

The Decline of Sex in Japan
star
7.57
67 votes

#15 - 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.

Jim's Guide to Growing Old and Dying
star
7.59
73 votes

#16 - 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.

The Hidden Dangers of Vast Nuclear Arsenals
star
7.60
95 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.

Watch Now:Apple TV
Nike's Ad Campaign Stirs Up Controversy
star
7.60
91 votes

#18 - 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.

The Cost of Trading Away Freedom
star
7.62
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.

The Fight for LGBT Military Rights
star
7.62
201 votes

#20 - 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.

There Are Too Many Choices
star
7.63
59 votes

#21 - 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.

Jordan Peterson & Sarah Silverman
star
7.63
92 votes

#22 - Jordan Peterson & Sarah Silverman

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/19/2018

Jim examines the president's penchant for picking fights with U.S. allies, sits down with controversial lecturer Jordan Peterson and talks free speech with Sarah Silverman.

The Threat of Nuclear War
star
7.63
182 votes

#23 - 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.

Unpacking Impeachment
star
7.63
290 votes

#24 - Unpacking Impeachment

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/2017

Jim gives his take on Qatar's sudden isolation in the Middle East, examines the process of impeachment in the U.S. and pays a visit to Melania Trump's hometown in Slovenia.

Addicted to Everything
star
7.64
72 votes

#25 - 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.