Penn & Teller: Fool Us
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
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Penn & Teller: Fool Us Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | E21 | E22 | E23 | E24 | E25 | E26 | E27 | E28 | ||
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| S1 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 7.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| S2 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 7.1 | ||||||||||||||||
| S3 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 7.2 | ||||||||||||||||
| S4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.1 | ||||||||||||||||
| S5 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 7.3 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.5 | ||||||||||||||||
| S6 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 7.8 | |||||||||||||||
| S7 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 5.8 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 6.5 | |
| S8 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 6.1 | |||||||||||||||
| S9 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 6.8 | 7.6 | |||||||||||||||
| S10 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.2 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.4 | |||||||||
| S11 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.3 |
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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
7.357613
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Season 42017
7.456613
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Season 52018
7.357414
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Season 62019
7.551515
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Season 72020
7.11K28
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Season 82021
6.948514
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Season 92022
7.343614
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Season 102023
8.01K20
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Season 112025
7.972720
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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