Ep 1. Jimmy Fallon vs. Dwayne Johnson
- TV-PG
- April 1, 2015
- 21 min
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8.6 (229)
Jimmy Fallon and Dwayne Johnson face off in the first episode of Lip Sync Battle. The concept of the show is that celebrities compete against each other in lip sync performances, with the audience and judges voting on the winner.
The episode begins with Jimmy Fallon lip syncing to "Jump in the Line" by Harry Belafonte, complete with a shirt and pants that light up. Dwayne Johnson then takes the stage with a performance of "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees, complete with a disco ball and a borrowed white suit from John Travolta.
The two continue to battle it out, with Fallon doing a hilarious rendition of Madonna's "Like a Prayer" and Johnson bringing down the house with his performance of "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift.
In between the performances, Fallon and Johnson engage in friendly banter and talk about their strategies for winning. They also share some personal stories and insights, giving the audience a behind-the-scenes look at their lives and careers.
The episode ends with a final lip sync battle, with the winner being declared by the audience and judges. The energy and excitement throughout the episode make it clear why Lip Sync Battle quickly became a hit show.