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03/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/18/2026 12:21

TBS ORDERS NEW SEASON PICK-UP OF IMPRACTICAL JOKERS, CABLE’S #1 ORIGINAL SERIES OF THE YEAR, AMID RECORD-BREAKING RATINGS

(New York, NY) - March 18, 2026 - Driven by franchise-high ratings, TBS has ordered a thirteenth season of its hit unscripted comedy series, Impractical Jokers.

Since its January 15 premiere, Impractical Jokers is averaging an astonishing 1.72 L3 rating among Adults 25-54, an increase of 292% over the previous season. The series is on track to deliver its highest-rated season ever in its 15-year history and currently ranks as the #1 original series on cable this year in key adult demos. This season's momentum extends to the Impractical Jokers' social media show channels, with the franchise delivering 2.9 million interactions and generating 65.3 million video views year to date.

"Fifteen years into its run, Impractical Jokers is breaking records and delivering some of the best ratings in its history," said Jason Sarlanis, President, TNT, TBS, truTV, ID & HLN, Linear and Streaming at Warner Bros. Discovery. "Our fans absolutely love the humor and friendship of the Jokers, which keeps them coming back for more. We can't wait to share even more laughs and unforgettable moments with them."

Led by comedians Brian "Q" Quinn, James "Murr" Murray and Sal Vulcano, Impractical Jokers follows the lifelong friends as they compete in a series of outrageous hidden-camera challenges designed to embarrass each other in public. At the end of every episode, the challenge's loser must endure a punishment of epic proportions.

The final two episodes of Impractical Jokers season 12 air Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 following NCAA coverage on TBS. The series, which first premiered on December 15, 2011, is produced by NorthSouth Productions. Follow the conversation with #ImpracticalJokers, @tbsnetwork, and @impracticaljokersofficial.

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About "Impractical Jokers"

Three comedians and lifelong friends compete to embarrass each other amongst the general public with a series of hilarious and outrageous dares. When Brian "Q" Quinn, James "Murr" Murray and Sal Vulcano challenge each other to say or do something, they have to do it… if they refuse, they lose! At the end of every episode, the episode's loser must endure a punishment of epic proportions.

About TBS

TBS, a Warner Bros. Discovery brand, is a top-rated destination for television among young adults and known for escapist, good-time entertainment, featuring smart, imaginative characters with heart and comedic edge. TBS' slate is comprised of the wildly popular unscripted comedy, "Impractical Jokers," alongside comedy hits like "Modern Family," "The Big Bang Theory," and "Young Sheldon," and classic sitcom favorites such as "Friends," blockbuster movies, and live event coverage of Major League Baseball and the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Website: https://www.tbs.com.

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