The Jim Jefferies Show (2017)
Synopsis
Each week, Jefferies tackles the week’s top stories from behind his desk and travels the globe to far-off locations to provide an eye opening look at hypocrisy around the world. Featuring interviews, international field pieces, and man on the ground investigations, Jim tackles the news of the day with no-bulls**t candor, piercing insight and a uniquely Aussie viewpoint.
Creator
Scott Zabielski
Network
Comedy Central
Episodes
Worldwide Racism
Jim kicks off his first show by highlighting President Trump's affection for dictators, tackling racism in the U.S. and investigating Holland's Black Pete tradition.
Unpacking Impeachment
Jim gives his take on Qatar's sudden isolation in the Middle East, examines the process of impeachment in the U.S. and pays a visit to Melania Trump's hometown in Slovenia.
Criminal Injustice
Jim reacts to Bill Cosby's mistrial, chats with Azerbaijan Ambassador Elin Suleymanov and weighs in on the prevalence of capital punishment in the U.S.
Health Care Unhinged
Jim digs into the high costs and low benefits of the Senate Republicans' health care bill, then pays a visit to right-wing Australian Senator Pauline Hanson.
Understanding the First Amendment
Jim highlights major vacancies in U.S. government agencies, chats with a group of conspiracy theorists and explores dicey First Amendment issues.
America's Age of Unenlightenment
Jim reacts to Kid Rock's possible Senate run, learns about the problems plaguing Australia's Great Barrier Reef and examines the politicized climate change debate.
Trophy Hunter Takedown
The GOP brings dead debates back to life, Comic-Con cosplayers weigh in on political issues, and the death of Cecil the Lion's son sends Jim into a fury about trophy hunting.
The Fight for LGBTQ Military Rights
Jim offers much-needed advice to the Democratic Party, describes the history of anti-LGBTQ discrimination in the U.S. military and chats with former CIA officer Evan McMullin.
The Threat of Nuclear War
Jim breaks down the possibility of a nuclear war with North Korea, examines the arguments against euthanasia and chats with fellow comedian Bill Burr.
Charlottesville White Supremacist Rally
Jim addresses the violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, VA, explores the Confederate monument debate and unpacks President Trump's new immigration policy.
Jim's Police Ride-Along
Jim goes on a ride-along with police in the U.K., takes aim at Hurricane Harvey's wannabe vigilantes and sits down with the mayor who created Anti-Jim Jefferies Day.
Trump's Anti-NFL Freak Out
Jim examines President Trump's beef with protesting athletes, highlights the scourge of traumatic brain injuries among NFL players and discusses health care with Andy Slavitt.
Trump's Bungled Puerto Rico Response
Jim highlights Trump's tone-deaf reaction to Hurricane Maria, breaks down the administration's spate of travel scandals, and talks free speech with the Insane Clown Posse.
Hawaii's One-Party System
Jim looks at ISIS's desperate attempt to take credit for the Las Vegas shooting, the Hawaiian GOP's internal divide and America's laughably outdated banking system.
Trump's Congressional Twitter Troll
Jim challenges men to do better after the Harvey Weinstein scandal, chats with a congressman popular for taunting the president, and examines Russia's two-way propaganda.
America's Opioid Epidemic
Jim highlights the growing opioid epidemic in the U.S., examines binge-drinking on college campuses and sits down with "The Death of Expertise" author Tom Nichols.
After School Satan Club
Jim delves into the Mueller indictments, tries to help a struggling after-school club run by Satanist, and rips the GOP's too-late response to Donald Trump.
Mark Cuban vs. Donald Trump
Jim updates some conveniently forgotten news stories, examines the Trump administration's discriminatory religious liberty guidelines and pitches an invention to Mark Cuban.
Roy Moore's Sexual Assault Allegations
Jim examines the GOP's reluctance to drop accused child molester Roy Moore from the Senate ballot and talks with Rob Reiner about sexual harassment in Hollywood and beyond.
Let's Talk About Guns
Jim discusses gun control with the former Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden, then joins him at a shooting range to figure out why Americans love firearms so much.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
The Jim Jefferies Show
Status
Canceled
Seasons
3
Episodes
70
Production
Nugget Productions, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, Addison & Broad
