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Impractical Jokers

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Impractical Jokers is an American hidden camera comedy show created by The Tenderloins. The program features improvisational challenges performed by four comedians – Murr, Q, Sal, and formerly Gatto – who are given prompts to complete in public settings. The series moved to TBS in March 2024 for its tenth season following a network shift at TruTV.

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Who were the original Impractical Jokers?

The original TV cast was The Tenderloins: James "Murr" Murray, Brian "Q" Quinn, Sal Vulcano, and Joe Gatto. Joe left the show after 2021, while Murr, Q, and Sal continued with guest punishers and celebrity appearances.

Is Impractical Jokers scripted or are the public reactions real?

The challenges are built around prompts given to the comedians through an earpiece, but the public interactions are filmed hidden-camera style. The comedy usually comes from one Joker being forced to say or do something awkward in a real place like a mall, park, or office.

Where did Impractical Jokers first air?

Impractical Jokers premiered on truTV on December 15, 2011. Later episodes and reruns have also appeared across Warner Bros. Discovery channels, including TBS.

What changed after Joe Gatto left Impractical Jokers?

The show stopped using the exact four-man punishment structure from the early seasons and leaned more on guest stars. Episodes after Joe's exit still revolve around Murr, Q, and Sal losing challenges and facing a punishment.

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