The Gong Show
Unique performers demonstrate their artistry in front of Hollywood judges in this update of the kitschy '70s talent show, which features the worst performances being cut short by bangs on the titular gong.
Seasons
1. Will Arnett, Ken Jeong, Zach Galifanakis
Air Date: 2017-06-22
Tonight's acts include a unicycler – dressed in a yeti suit – playing flaming bagpipes, a married couple performing a choreographed banana spitting routine, a woman who plays the harmonica with a tarantula in her mouth, an obsessed fan who serenades judge Will Arnett with opera, and a scary wrestler who sings a children's lullaby.
2. Fred Armisen, Elizabeth Banks, Will Forte
Air Date: 2017-06-29
Tonight’s acts include flesh-eating zombies performing ballet, a classically trained opera singer stuffing her face with cake while singing, dinosaurs re-enacting the first Olympic games, and giant robots performing a choreographed dance-off.
3. Dana Carvey, Tracee Ellis-Ross, Anthony Anderson
Air Date: 2017-07-06
Tonight’s acts include a contortionist who can artistically impersonate a tree, a girl who performs an upside-down handstand while she chases Tommy around the stage, a crazy cat lady performing a cat song, and bug exterminators playing the song “Toxic” on violin while spraying human cockroaches with CO2 guns.
4. Ed Helms, Alison Brie, Will Arnett
Air Date: 2017-07-13
Tonight’s acts include a roller skater who limbos under a flaming bar, butt puppets lip-syncing to opera, a pair of wild unicyclists who slam dunk basketballs, and a crazy comic who plays the guitar.
5. Rob Riggle, Ken Jeong, Regina Hall
Air Date: 2017-07-20
Tonight's acts include a mystic who can channel your flatulence, a classically trained pianist who balances a cello on his chin, and a woman who spins a giant ring.
6. Chelsea Handler, Will Arnett, Ken Marino
Air Date: 2017-07-27
Tonight's acts include a musician who plays a song on PVC pipes, a man dressed as a snake who swallows a man whole, a performer who whistles opera, and two men who do a striptease.
7. Megan Fox, Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph
Air Date: 2017-08-03
Tonight's acts include three men performing a comedic choreographed slap routine, a singing mermaid, a man playing the national anthem with a bodysuit of horns, and an Elvis impersonator with an Asian flair.
8. Will Arnett, Jennifer Aniston, Jack Black
Air Date: 2017-08-14
Tonight’s acts include a pole dancing dinosaur, a flaming Hula Hoop dancer, a young contortionist and a man with his stuffed animals singing a holiday song with animal noises.
9. Joel McHale, Priyanka Chopra, Wendi McLendon-Covey
Air Date: 2017-08-17
Tonight’s acts include human bowling while a band performs a song, teenage twins impersonating President Trump and Vice President Pence, a competitive cupcake eater devouring the sumptuous treats, and a duo performing acrobatics while playing the ukulele.
10. Isla Fisher, Will Arnett, Courteney Cox
Air Date: 2017-09-07
Tonight’s acts include a man performing pizza dough acrobatics, an unconventional 80s-style cover band, a rat attempting to navigate an obstacle course, and women performing an illuminated whip routine. Series finale.
1. Fred Armisen, Will Arnett, Rita Wilson
Air Date: 2018-06-21
Tonight’s acts include a quick-change magic act, a hula-hooping marvel who travels on rings, a drummer who can literally drum on anything and a group of waterless swimmers.
2. Tony Hale, Will Arnett, Regina Hall
Air Date: 2018-06-28
Tonight’s acts include a dog who definitely can be taught new tricks, a unicyclist who climbs to new heights, a human hamster who rolls inside a giant wheel, and the return of The Virtuoso, who plays his odd instrument… in space.
3. Jason Sudeikis, Sharon Osbourne, Brad Paisley
Air Date: 2018-07-05
Tonight’s acts include a father-daughter rap duo, a young contortionist who can shoot a bow and arrow with her feet, an acrobatic man and his dog, and a double whip-cracking harmonica player.
4. Jimmy Kimmel, Will Arnett, Anthony Anderson
Air Date: 2018-07-12
Tonight’s acts include an operatic construction worker, a man balancing a flaming grill on his chin, a death-defying family circus, and a mother and son hip-hop team.
5. Selma Blair, Ken Jeong, Yvette Nicole Brown
Air Date: 2018-07-19
Celebrity judges Selma Blair, Ken Jeong, Yvette Nicole Brown praise, critique and gong unusually talented and unique performers.
6. Alyson Hannigan, Will Arnett, Lil Rel Howery
Air Date: 2018-07-26
Celebrity judges Alyson Hannigan, Will Arnett and Lil Rel Howery praise, critique and gong unusually talented and unique performers.
7. Rob Riggle, Ken Jeong, Kristen Schaal
Air Date: 2018-08-02
Celebrity judges Rob Riggle, Ken Jeong, Kristen Schaal praise, critique and gong unusually talented and unique performers.
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Rating
5.6/10
Release Date
2017-06-22
Episodes
17 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Sony Pictures Television
Den of Thieves
Principato-Young Entertainment
Electric Avenue