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Penn & Teller: Fool Us

★ 8.0 5K votes 2011–present 11 seasons · 173 episodes Returning Series ITV1
EpisodicSelf-contained episodes you can watch in almost any order.This show: 9/10Game & quiz showGames, quizzes and the hosts who run them.This show: 8/10Family-safeNothing to worry about with anyone in the room.This show: 8/10Easy watchingLow-demand television where half your attention is enough.This show: 8/10
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Starring
Daniela Macias
Written by
Penn JilletteTellerPeter Adam GoldenAndrew J. Golder
Starring
Daniela Macias
Written by
Penn JilletteTellerPeter Adam GoldenAndrew J. Golder
Ratings per Episode
246810
Votes per Episode
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About

"Magic tricks judged by two legends who love losing"

Magicians from around the world perform their best trick in front of Penn & Teller, trying to stump the two veteran illusionists into admitting they don't know how it was done. If the duo can't figure it out, the performer wins a trip to Las Vegas to open for them. It's a warm, low-stakes celebration of craft rather than a cutthroat competition, hosted with genuine affection for the art form. The tricks are the draw, but the mutual respect between hosts and guests gives it real heart.

Watch it for

the genuine astonishment of watching skilled magicians occasionally outsmart two of the best in the business.

Maybe skip if

you find magic shows repetitive or need ongoing storylines rather than standalone performances.

Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.

All Seasons

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Season 12011
7.369998h 13m
Jonathan Ross presents this series in which Penn & Teller aim to find the brightest up-and-coming illusionists. Each show challenges aspiring magicians to try to fool the duo with their most baffling trick in a bid to win the prize of a lifetime - the chance to perform in Penn & Teller's stage show in Las Vegas.
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Season 22015
7.289613
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Season 32016
7.3576133h 25m
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Season 42017
7.4566135h 32m
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Season 52018
7.3575147h 30m
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Season 62019
7.5515159h 36m
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Season 72020
7.11K2812h 51m
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Season 82021
6.9485147h 29m
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Season 92022
7.2437149h 31m
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Season 102023
8.01K2013h 55m
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Season 112025
7.87452013h 56m

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Penn Jillette Self - Host, Self, Self - Judge
Teller Self - Host, Self, Self - Judge
Alyson Hannigan Self - Host, Self - Hostess, Self
Jonathan Ross Self - Host
Brooke Burke Self - Host
Daniela Macias Audience Members
Piff the Magic Dragon Self, Self - Magician, Self - Special Guest
Helen Coghlan Self - Magician, Self
Paul Gertner Self, Self - Magician, Self - Contestant
Moxie Jillette Self, Self - Magician, Self - Alice

Crew

Peter Adam Golden
Andrew J. Golder

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