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The Best Episodes of Nightcap Season 1

Every episode of Nightcap Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Nightcap Season 1!

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A laugh-at-itself, satirical look at the late-night TV landscape, set behind the scenes of the fictitious talk show Nightcap With Jimmy.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Nightcap Season 1 Episode 2 - A-List Thief
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    S1:E2

    Gwyneth Paltrow turns out to be a serial thief; Paltrow has a confrontation with fellow guest Jim Norton; Jimmy's dog, Monty, moves into the office; interior decorator Nate Berkus comes to design an office suitable for late-night dog royalty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Nightcap Season 1 Episode 9 - Go-Fund Yourself
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    S1:E9

    Jimmy starts a GoFundMe campaign to make a biographical film, and Staci's job is to convince actor Paul Rudd to play "Jimmy" in the film; Wendy Williams bonds with an unlikely person over her wig collection.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Nightcap Season 1 Episode 3 - Lice-ism
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    S1:E3

    A lice outbreak forces the whole staff to be treated, causing Whoopi Goldberg to draw the wrong conclusion about the staff members' treatment hairstyles; booked guest Denis Leary calls in sick, but Staci isn't having it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Nightcap Season 1 Episode 4 - The Cannon
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    S1:E4

    Staci tries to convince a reluctant Michael J. Fox to allow himself to be shot out of a cannon on the show; Jim Gaffigan does everything in his power to hawk his new energy drink, EnerrJesus, on "Nightcap."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Nightcap Season 1 Episode 10 - Guest in a Snake
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    S1:E10

    Staci seriously considers leaving "Nightcap;" actress Mariska Hargitay agrees to be eaten by an anaconda on air; Todd directs his first shoot starring actress Rosie Perez, until film director Joel Schumacher intervenes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Nightcap Season 1 Episode 5 - The Unwanted Guest
    6.3/10(16 votes)

    S1:E5

    Todd tries to persuade Debra Messing to make a video in character as Grace; Tim Gunn pops by the studio claiming Jimmy asked him to make an appearance; Randy and Marcus are excited to pitch their new invention to "Shark Tank's" Mark Cuban.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Nightcap Season 1 Episode 1 - Babymaker
    6.2/10(28 votes)

    S1:E1

    Celebrity publicist Malik needs to find a surrogate for her clients Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos; Sarah Jessica Parker revisits an old connection with Staci; Bravo's Andy Cohen stops by to promote his unusual new musical game show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Nightcap Season 1 Episode 7 - The Horny Host
    6.2/10(15 votes)

    S1:E7

    Staci tries to convince transgender celebrity GiGi Gorgeous to go on a date with Jimmy; Ana pitches her makeup line and wants Stephanie March to be her new spokesperson; Janeane Garofalo is dismayed by Jimmy's sexist sketch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Nightcap Season 1 Episode 6 - Mean Guest
    5.4/10(14 votes)

    S1:E6

    Everyone is excited to see actor Jason Biggs again, but it turns out he's become a completely different person since the last time he was on the show; actress Beth Stern brings kittens that are available for adoption, then one goes missing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Nightcap Season 1 Episode 8 - IBS-ISIS
    5.4/10(12 votes)

    S1:E8

    Chef Mario Batali tries to aid Staci as she struggles through a horrible bout of irritable bowel syndrome; journalist George Stephanopoulos schools Penny on ISIS, an organization she believes is trying to recruit her.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A-List Thief" is the best rated episode of "Nightcap" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/16/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Go-Fund Yourself".