The Jim Jefferies Show
The Jim Jefferies Show is a late-night talk and news satire television program hosted by comedian Jim Jefferies.
- 2017-2019
- 3 seasons
- Comedy Central
- Comedy, News, Talk & Interview
- TV-14
The Jim Jefferies Show is a late-night talk and news satire television program hosted by comedian Jim Jefferies.
Season 3 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
The Rise of White Nationalism
Tue, Mar 19, 2019 21 mins
Jim explains how the internet radicalizes white nationalists like the shooter in New Zealand, visits Australia's "border fence" and examines public shaming.
Episode 2
The Hidden Dangers of Vast Nuclear Arsenals
Tue, Mar 26, 2019 21 mins
Jim examines the many flaws in America's nuclear weapon stockpile, takes a critical look at doomsday-prepping advice and sits down with North Korean defectors.
Episode 3
How Chicago Became Central to the Gun Debate
Tue, Apr 2, 2019 21 mins
Jim looks at the rise of the NRA as a lobbying group, visits Chicago to see how the city became a proxy in the gun-control debate and tries to save after-school programs.
Episode 4
The Extra Hurdles for Trans Athletes
Tue, Apr 9, 2019 21 mins
Jim looks at the discriminatory barriers trans athletes face, sits down with a transgender scientist and marathoner, and examines the state of LGBTQ rights in Thailand.
Episode 5
Jim Goes on an Anti-poaching Safari
Tue, Apr 16, 2019 21 mins
Jim explains why zoos are a good thing, goes on patrol with an anti-poaching task force and sticks up for an underappreciated member of the animal kingdom.
Episode 6
Jim's Guide to Growing Old and Dying
Tue, Apr 23, 2019 21 mins
Jim explains why the funeral industry is exploitative and wasteful, seeks happiness by attending his own mock funeral in South Korea, and devises a new model of retirement.
Episode 7
Addicted to Everything
Tue, Apr 30, 2019 21 mins
Jim looks at how gamification gets people addicted to tech, tries to figure out if Australia has a gambling problem and explains why strict laws don't curb addiction.
Episode 8
Giving Kids in Foster Care a Leg Up
Tue, May 7, 2019 21 mins
Jim weighs in on ancestry testing, chats with Ty Burrell about giving opportunities to kids in foster care and examines how kid influencers are vulnerable to exploitation.
Episode 9
Dividing the United States
Tue, May 14, 2019 21 mins
Jim makes the case for universal basic income, takes a critical look at "poverty tourism" in South Africa and proposes splitting America up into different countries.
Episode 10
The Cost of Trading Away Freedom
Tue, May 21, 2019 21 mins
Jim examines the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, visits Singapore to weigh the pros and cons of living in a restrictive society, and criticizes recent abortion bans.
Episode 11
Americans Stopped Caring About Privacy
Tue, Sep 17, 2019 22 mins
Jim gives his take on some unpopular opinions, visits Hong Kong to learn about "citizen scores" and scrutinizes America's nonchalant attitude about data security.
Episode 12
Jim Gives Socialism an Overhaul
Tue, Sep 24, 2019 22 mins
Jim explains why free college for everyone might not be a good idea after all, finds a compromise between socialism and capitalism, and celebrates the Emmy Awards.
Episode 13
Jim Takes on Cancel Culture
Tue, Oct 1, 2019 22 mins
Jim discusses the consequences of "cancel culture," shares how inclusion is changing the toy industry and laments a hairy situation.
Episode 14
The Decline of Sex in Japan
Tue, Oct 8, 2019 22 mins
Jim discusses the spate of recent deaths linked to vaping, visits Japan to examine the decline of sex among young people and looks at the disappearing stigma around STDs.
Episode 15
Diving Into the Trump Impeachment Inquiry
Tue, Oct 15, 2019 22 mins
Jim unpacks the Trump impeachment inquiry, visits South Africa to learn about traditional medicine techniques and weighs in on how U.S. culture tackles mental health.
Episode 16
Jim's Ride-Along With His Cop Brother
Tue, Oct 22, 2019 22 mins
Jim explains why people love conspiracy theories, looks at why policing is safer in Australia and shares the latest news about how humans have doomed their own planet.
Episode 17
Legal Prostitution vs. Sex Trafficking
Tue, Oct 29, 2019 22 mins
Jim breaks down the latest Halloween trends, finds out whether sex trafficking is linked to legal prostitution, and compares American and British chocolate manufacturing.
Episode 18
Why Americans Fear the Wrong Things
Tue, Nov 5, 2019 22 mins
Jim looks at recent Facebook controversies, enlists Rep. Madeleine Dean to help him run for office, and talks to author Barry Glassner about America's "Culture of Fear."
Episode 19
Are Japanese B-Stylers Racist?
Tue, Nov 12, 2019 22 mins
Jim examines the decline of religion in America, investigates the Japanese trend of appropriating African-American culture and asks panelists to identify racist scenarios.
Episode 20
There Are Too Many Choices
Tue, Nov 19, 2019 22 mins
On Jim's final episode, he discusses the world's first penis transplant, exposes the brutal practice of shark finning and explains why too many choices can be a bad thing.
