Ep 15. Is That a Third Arm?!
- June 3, 2022
In season 3 episode 15 of The Misery Index, titled "Is That a Third Arm?!", the game show hosts Jameela Jamil and the Tenderloins welcome four new contestants who will compete to determine the worst real-life scenarios. The contestants will have to rank the scenarios from the least to the most miserable, using the scale from 1 to 100, based on the index of misery determined by the show's team of "misery experts."
Throughout the episode, the contestants, a mix of people from different backgrounds and professions, are presented with increasingly bizarre and outlandish situations that they must rank. From a man whose prosthetic arm is stolen during a date, to a woman who gets stuck in the burglar bars of her own window, to a man who mysteriously grows a third arm, the contestants are faced with some truly miserable situations.
As always, the Tenderloins are on hand to add their own brand of humor and commentary to the proceedings. They share their own embarrassing and awkward moments with the contestants, as well as offering their unique take on the scenarios presented.
The judges for this episode include Dr. Mary Roach, a bestselling author known for her humorous writing about science and technology, and comedian Moshe Kasher, whose irreverent and off-the-wall style is a perfect match for the show's tone.
As the episode progresses, tensions rise and alliances are formed, as the contestants try to outdo each other in their misery rankings. In the end, only one contestant will emerge victorious, taking home the cash prize and the bragging rights of being the "most miserable" person on the show.
Overall, "Is That a Third Arm?!" is a hilarious and entertaining episode of The Misery Index, showcasing the show's unique blend of humor, trivia, and schadenfreude. With its mix of relatable and absurd scenarios, it's sure to keep viewers laughing and cringing from start to finish.
