Everything we know About The Joe Schmo Show Reboot: New Pranks, Hosts, & wild Surprises!

TBS is reviving the iconic The Joe Schmo Show and bringing the beloved reality hoax comedy back to the small screen with a fresh twist. This new season is packed with unpredictable moments, mind-blowing pranks, and comedic chaos, making it the perfect addition to TBS’s lineup of top-notch comedy shows. 

With Cat Deeley hosting, the show promises to bring viewers along for a wild ride where the lines between reality and fiction blur. Recently, the first trailer dropped, giving us a glimpse of the shocking moments that lie ahead!

The revival of The Joe Schmo Show is expected to be more outrageous than ever, following the success of similar prank-based reality shows like Jury Duty. This reboot is sure to raise the stakes, with contestants unaware that they’re surrounded by improv comedians. As the absurdity ramps up, Ben, the unsuspecting contestant, will find himself in the middle of a game show unlike anything he's ever imagined.

Get ready for jaw-dropping moments and hilarious surprises as we uncover all the exciting details about The Joe Schmo Show reboot. Stay tuned for more updates – you won’t want to miss what’s coming next!

Release date & Where to Watch

TBS has announced that The Joe Schmo Show, the reality hoax comedy, will premiere on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at 9 pm ET. The series will consist of ten episodes.

What is The Joe Schmo Show Reboot About?

The Joe Schmo Show reboot, hosted by five-time Emmy nominee Cat Deeley, follows Ben, an electrician from Baltimore, who believes he's competing for $100,000 on a popular game show. Unbeknownst to him, he’s surrounded by a cast of highly skilled improv comedians. 

The ten-episode series celebrates and mocks reality TV by putting Ben in increasingly outrageous situations, all while the actors and crew scramble to keep the ruse intact. As the stakes grow, production must adjust the storyline, and the cast members (whom Ben sees as his competition), must improvise strategies to ensure his success.

Who’s Starring in The Joe Schmo Show Reboot?

• Cat Deeley as Host
• Jet Eveleth as Danielle
• Zach Zucker as Ryan
• Ryan Harrison as Trevor
• Jamie Hultgren as Chastity
• Londale Theus Jr. as Braxton
• Chase Bernstein as Jessica
• Samuel Roberts as Mime

Is There a Trailer for The Joe Schmo Show Reboot?

The trailer for The Joe Schmo Show reboot reveals an exhilarating twist on reality TV. Hosted by five-time Emmy nominee Cat Deeley, the trailer teases a regular guy who thinks he’s competing on a high-stakes reality show, unaware that all his fellow contestants are skilled improv comedians. The trailer sets the stage for an experience filled with comedy, chaos, and a whole lot of heart.

TBS is set to take prank TV to the next level with the re-imagined version of The Joe Schmo Show. With a fresh twist on the iconic format, this reboot promises to be bigger, wilder, and more mind-blowing than ever before.

Behind the Scenes

The Joe Schmo Show is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and Fly On The Wall Entertainment, with creators Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, known for Deadpool. They serve as executive producers, alongside showrunner Dave Kneebone. Originally launched on Spike TV in 2003, the series aired for three seasons before being revived.

“The modern revival of The Joe Schmo Show is the perfect complement to TBS’ best-in-class comedy lineup,” said Jason Sarlanis, President, Turner Networks in a press statement. He added, “Filled with heart and hilarious reality game show hijinks, the series will completely immerse our audiences in the ruse, taking them on a wild ride and keeping them rooting for our protagonist week to week.”