Storyline

Unique performers demonstrate their artistry in front of Hollywood judges in this update of the kitschy '70s talent show, which features the worst performances being cut short by bangs on the titular gong.

First Aired

2017-06-22
Last Aired

2018-08-02
Creator
Genre

Comedy, Reality
Seasons

2
Episodes

17
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

ABC

Keywords:

variety show

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Season 1

Season 2

1. Will Arnett, Ken Jeong, Zach Galifanakis

Tonight's acts include a unicycler – dressed in a yeti suit – playing flaming bagpipes, a married coup...More

Tonight's acts include a unicycler – dressed in a yeti suit – playing flaming bagpipes, a married couple performing a choreographed banana spitting routine, a woman who plays the harmonica with a tarantula in her mouth, an obsessed fan who serenades judge Will Arnett with opera, and a scary wrestler who sings a children's lullaby.Less

42mins 2017-06-22

2. Fred Armisen, Elizabeth Banks, Will Forte

Tonight’s acts include flesh-eating zombies performing ballet, a classically trained opera singer stuf...More

Tonight’s acts include flesh-eating zombies performing ballet, a classically trained opera singer stuffing her face with cake while singing, dinosaurs re-enacting the first Olympic games, and giant robots performing a choreographed dance-off.Less

42mins 2017-06-29

3. Dana Carvey, Tracee Ellis-Ross, Anthony Anderson

Tonight’s acts include a contortionist who can artistically impersonate a tree, a girl who performs an...More

Tonight’s acts include a contortionist who can artistically impersonate a tree, a girl who performs an upside-down handstand while she chases Tommy around the stage, a crazy cat lady performing a cat song, and bug exterminators playing the song “Toxic” on violin while spraying human cockroaches with CO2 guns.Less

42mins 2017-07-06

4. Ed Helms, Alison Brie, Will Arnett

Tonight’s acts include a roller skater who limbos under a flaming bar, butt puppets lip-syncing to ope...More

Tonight’s acts include a roller skater who limbos under a flaming bar, butt puppets lip-syncing to opera, a pair of wild unicyclists who slam dunk basketballs, and a crazy comic who plays the guitar.Less

42mins 2017-07-13

5. Rob Riggle, Ken Jeong, Regina Hall

Tonight's acts include a mystic who can channel your flatulence, a classically trained pianist who bal...More

Tonight's acts include a mystic who can channel your flatulence, a classically trained pianist who balances a cello on his chin, and a woman who spins a giant ring.Less

42mins 2017-07-20

6. Chelsea Handler, Will Arnett, Ken Marino

Tonight's acts include a musician who plays a song on PVC pipes, a man dressed as a snake who swallows...More

Tonight's acts include a musician who plays a song on PVC pipes, a man dressed as a snake who swallows a man whole, a performer who whistles opera, and two men who do a striptease.Less

42mins 2017-07-27

7. Megan Fox, Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph

Tonight's acts include three men performing a comedic choreographed slap routine, a singing mermaid, a...More

Tonight's acts include three men performing a comedic choreographed slap routine, a singing mermaid, a man playing the national anthem with a bodysuit of horns, and an Elvis impersonator with an Asian flair.Less

42mins 2017-08-03

8. Will Arnett, Jennifer Aniston, Jack Black

Tonight’s acts include a pole dancing dinosaur, a flaming Hula Hoop dancer, a young contortionist and ...More

Tonight’s acts include a pole dancing dinosaur, a flaming Hula Hoop dancer, a young contortionist and a man with his stuffed animals singing a holiday song with animal noises.Less

42mins 2017-08-14

9. Joel McHale, Priyanka Chopra, Wendi McLendon-Covey

Tonight’s acts include human bowling while a band performs a song, teenage twins impersonating Preside...More

Tonight’s acts include human bowling while a band performs a song, teenage twins impersonating President Trump and Vice President Pence, a competitive cupcake eater devouring the sumptuous treats, and a duo performing acrobatics while playing the ukulele.Less

42mins 2017-08-17

10. Isla Fisher, Will Arnett, Courteney Cox

Tonight’s acts include a man performing pizza dough acrobatics, an unconventional 80s-style cover band...More

Tonight’s acts include a man performing pizza dough acrobatics, an unconventional 80s-style cover band, a rat attempting to navigate an obstacle course, and women performing an illuminated whip routine. Series finale.Less