The BEST episodes of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail

Every episode of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail!

Based on the incredibly popular weekly stand-up show in Los Angeles, The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail comes to Comedy Central with a cornucopia of comedy heavy-hitters including Jim Gaffigan, Maria Bamford, Marc Maron, T.J. Miller, Pete Holmes, Rory Scovel, David Koechner, Nick Offerman, Weird Al Yankovic, and many, many more. You’re getting a VIP ticket and a backstage pass to the hottest stand-up show in the country. You’re welcome.

Last Updated: 7/20/2025Network: Comedy CentralStatus: Ended

8.78

65 votes

#1 - The One with the Worst Jobs

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/7/2014

Marc Maron, James Adomian, Chris Hardwick and Justin Willman join hosts Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani for a night of stand-up in the back of a comic book store.

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8.48

46 votes

#2 - The One with the Wedding Stories

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/11/2014

Maria Bamford, Gabe Liedman, Jenny Slate, Michael Ian Black and Reggie Watts perform.

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8.25

69 votes

#3 - The One with the Party Fouls

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/31/2014

Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani describe the worst party fouls they've committed and host stand-up from Emily Heller, Eugene Mirman, Jon Daly, Nick Offerman and T.J. Miller.

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8.22

59 votes

#4 - The One with the TV Host Perks

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/28/2014

Jared Logan, John Hodgman, Todd Glass, “Weird Al” Yankovic and surprise guests.

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8.10

29 votes

#5 - The One with the Kiss

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/21/2015

Bridget Everett, Jak Knight, Thomas Middleditch and Kurt Braunohler are featured on the show. Jonah and Kumail put their relationship to the test.

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The One Where Hannibal Looks Like Miami Vice

7.89

28 votes

#6 - The One Where Hannibal Looks Like Miami Vice

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/11/2015

Hannibal Buress, Kate Berlant and Paul Scheer perform, and Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani reminisce about their many failed romances.

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7.84

19 votes

#7 - The One with the Clearance Issues

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/4/2015

Hosts Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani welcome Aparna Nancherla, Ron Funches, Al Madrigal and Chelsea Peretti to a night of stand-up in the back of a comic book store.

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7.82

34 votes

#8 - The One with the Jacket

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/7/2015

Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani discuss Kumail’s snazzy new jacket and welcome comedians Sean Patton, Matt Braunger, Claudia O’Doherty, Adam Pally and Gil Ozeri.

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7.82

62 votes

#9 - The One With the Replacement Hosts

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/30/2015

Andy Daly, Cameron Esposito and Hampton Yount perform, and Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer temporarily take over hosting duties for Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani.

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7.77

30 votes

#10 - The One with the Coco

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/18/2015

Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani discuss their favorite bands and welcome Joe Mande, Lauren Lapkus, Beth Stelling and Natasha Leggero to a night of stand-up comedy.

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7.75

32 votes

#11 - The One with the Travel Stories

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/14/2014

Jonah and Kumail discuss horrible travel stories. Pete Holmes, Brody Stevens, Rory Scovel, Garfunkel and Oates perform.

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7.75

28 votes

#12 - The One with the Horror Stories

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/18/2014

Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani discuss their favorite horror movies and feature stand-up by Tom Lennon, Adam Cayton-Holland, Tom Wilson and Kyle Kinane.

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7.74

31 votes

#13 - The One with All the Spitting

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/28/2015

Comedians Nick Thune, Andrew Santino, John Early and Fred Armisen join Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani for a night of stand-up and spit-takes in the back of a comic book store.

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7.74

27 votes

#14 - The One with the Little Girl Named Lucy

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/14/2015

Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani apologize to a young audience member and welcome John Mulaney, Brent Weinbach and Brett Gelman for a night of stand-up.

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7.66

29 votes

#15 - The One With the Hypnotic Herpes

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2016

Solomon Georgio, Al Jackson and Jen Kirkman perform.

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7.65

20 votes

#16 - The One With Tiny

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2016

Rhea Butcher, Joel Kim Booster and Gelmania (Brett Gelman, John Gemberling and Cyrus Ghahremani) perform.

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7.65

20 votes

#17 - The One with Meltdown and a Murder

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2016

Todd Barry, Brent Sullivan, Charla Lauriston and Mike O'Brien perform.

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7.55

29 votes

#18 - The One with Betrayal

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/4/2014

Kumail and Jonah discuss revenge and betrayal. Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel, Doug Benson, Jim Gaffigan and Eric Andre perform.

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7.53

32 votes

#19 - The One With More Dicks

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2016

Maria Bamford, the Lucas Brothers, Martha Kelly and The Five Footprints (Joe DeRosa, Ron Funches, Drennon Davis and Rory Scovel) perform.

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7.50

32 votes

#20 - The One With the Box of Pain

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2016

Paul F. Tompkins, David Wain, Michelle Buteau and Baked (Steve Agee and Brendon Small) perform.

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7.42

31 votes

#21 - The One With the Improv Troupe

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2016

Jay Larson, Byron Bowers, Brian Posehn and Wild Horses (Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead and Lauren Lapkus) perform.

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7.37

27 votes

#22 - The One With OCD

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2016

Rachel Bloom, Baron Vaughn and Ian Karmel perform.

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7.31

26 votes

#23 - The One Without Neil deGrasse Tyson

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2016

Brandon Wardell, Sam Jay and Guy Branum perform.

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7.20

49 votes

#24 - The One With The Childhood Crushes

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/24/2014

Steve Agee, David Koechner, Neal Brennan and Moshe Kasher join hosts Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani for a night of stand-up in the back of a comic book store.

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