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The Jim Jefferies Show

  • TV-14
  • 2017–2019
  • 3 seasons
  • Comedy, Talk
  • 6.6

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.

Episodes

20 episodes
  1. 1The Rise of White Nationalism

    22 minMar 19, 2019

    Jim explains how the internet radicalizes white nationalists like the shooter in New Zealand, visits Australia's anti-immigration border fence and examines public shaming.

  2. 2The Hidden Dangers of Vast Nuclear Arsenals

    22 minMar 26, 2019

    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.

  3. 3How Chicago Became Central to the Gun Debate

    22 minApr 2, 2019

    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.

  4. 4The Extra Hurdles for Trans Athletes

    22 minApr 9, 2019

    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.

  5. 5Jim Goes on an Anti-Poaching Safari

    22 minApr 16, 2019

    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.

  6. 6Jim's Guide to Growing Old and Dying

    22 minApr 23, 2019

    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.

  7. 7Addicted to Everything

    22 minApr 30, 2019

    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.

  8. 8Giving Kids in Foster Care a Leg Up

    22 minMay 7, 2019

    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.

  9. 9Dividing the United States

    22 minMay 14, 2019

    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.

  10. 10The Cost of Trading Away Freedom

    22 minMay 21, 2019

    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.

  11. 11Americans Stopped Caring About Privacy

    22 minSep 17, 2019

    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.

  12. 12Jim Gives Socialism an Overhaul

    22 minSep 24, 2019

    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.

  13. 13Jim Takes on Cancel Culture

    22 minOct 1, 2019

    Jim discusses the consequences of "cancel culture," shares how inclusion is changing the toy industry and laments a hairy situation.

  14. 14The Decline of Sex in Japan

    22 minOct 8, 2019

    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.

  15. 15Diving Into the Trump Impeachment Inquiry

    22 minOct 15, 2019

    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.

  16. 16Jim's Ride-Along with His Cop Brother

    22 minOct 22, 2019

    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.

  17. 17Legal Prostitution vs Sex Trafficking

    22 minOct 29, 2019

    Jim breaks down the latest Halloween trends, finds out whether sex trafficking is linked to legal prostitution, and compares American and British chocolate manufacturing.

  18. 18Why Americans Fear the Wrong Things

    22 minNov 5, 2019

    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."

  19. 19Are Japanese B-Stylers Racist?

    22 minNov 12, 2019

    Jim examines the decline of religion in America, investigates the Japanese trend of appropriating African-American culture and asks panelists to identify racist scenarios.

  20. 20There Are Too Many Choices

    22 minNov 19, 2019

    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.

Where to watch The Jim Jefferies Show

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Series cast

Jim JefferiesHimself - Host70 episodes
Brad PittJim Jefferies Show Weatherman6 episodes
Seth RogenCole Kleen5 episodes
Russell Rope4 episodes
Dan BakkedahlCliff 'The Coffee Man' Cartwright3 episodes
Forrest ShawSelf3 episodes
Bill BurrT5 Trailer Actor3 episodes
Curtis CookSelf3 episodes
Lucas KavnerCoal Miner2 episodes
Malin AkermanSelf2 episodes
Bob McDermottSelf2 episodes
Jessica TrainhamJennifer the Jefferette2 episodes
Sarah SilvermanT5 Trailer Actor2 episodes
Bob SagetSelf2 episodes
Quinsy GarioSelf1 episode
Hannes MulderSelf1 episode
Elin SuleymanovSelf1 episode
Pauline HansonSelf1 episode

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