Ep 1. Look Out Below
- TV14
- January 2, 2014
- 20 min
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9.1 (262)
In Impractical Jokers season 4 episode 1, titled "Look Out Below," the four lifelong friends and pranksters Joe, Sal, Q, and Murr start off the new season with a bang. The episode begins with the guys heading to the top of Rockefeller Center in New York City, where they plan to play an elaborate game of “Don’t I Know You?” with tourists.
The premise of the game is simple: each of the guys has to try to convince a stranger that they’ve met before, even though they’re complete strangers. If the stranger doesn’t recognize them, they get a point. But if the stranger does recognize them, the joker loses a point. It’s a hilarious game that’s taken to new heights (literally) when the jokers stage a fake meltdown on the observation deck of Rockefeller Center, with one of them pretending to lose their balance and plunge over the edge.
But that’s just the beginning of the madness in this episode. Next up, the guys head to White Castle, where they’re given a task that’s sure to make them gag. They’re each handed a single slider burger, and the challenge is to keep it down for as long as possible. The catch? They have to sit on a mechanical bull while they eat. As the bull starts to buck and spin, the sliders go flying – and so do the jokers. It’s a stomach-churning sight, but one that’s impossible not to laugh at.
Of course, no episode of Impractical Jokers would be complete without a few classic pranks, and season 4 episode 1 doesn’t disappoint. In one segment, the guys take on the role of event planners at a charity fundraiser, with each of them assigned a bizarre and impractical theme for their table. Sal is stuck with a “meat lover’s” theme, featuring live animals and raw meat, while Q is given a “scary clowns” theme that’s sure to send shivers down guests’ spines. But the real fun comes when the guys start auctioning off bizarre items (like a booby-trapped garbage can) to try to raise money for their charities. It’s a chaotic and hilarious scene, and one that shows off the jokers’ improvisational skills.
Finally, the episode wraps up with a prank that’s both heartwarming and hilarious. The guys head to the Staten Island Mall, where they pretend to be struggling dads trying to take care of their kids while their wives are away. But there’s a catch – they’ve been given outrageous costume props that make it nearly impossible to complete even the simplest tasks, like changing a diaper or buying a stroller. The real fun in this segment, though, comes when strangers start to help out the flustered dads, offering them support and advice that’s both touching and hilarious.
Overall, Impractical Jokers season 4 episode 1 is a great start to a new season of pranks, shenanigans, and laughs. From the dizzying heights of Rockefeller Center to the cramped quarters of White Castle, the guys tackle each challenge with their trademark humor and enthusiasm. And with plenty of surprises along the way, this episode is a must-watch for any fan of the show.