It's either genius and hilarious or manipulative and cruel (although there is no reason why it couldn't be all four simultaneously) but "The Joe Schmo Show" returns for season 4 – over 10 years after its most recent revival – to shine the light on America via its predilection for reality TV shows and the kind of people who sign up to take part in them.
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Date and time: "The Joe Schmo Show" season 4 premieres on Tuesday, January 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TBS in the U.S.
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It's only fair to ask where Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick have been since they created the show in 2003 but they have been kind of busy - creating "Deadpool" among other projects.
They return now as executive producers to resuscitate the hoax reality show and create another underdog for us all to support – a 31-year-old electrician from Baltimore called Ben Frisone. He thinks he's competing to win $100,000 in a show called "The GOAT", but of course, he isn't.
A real British celebrity, Cat Deeley, has been parachuted in to host and the emcee of the previous three seasons, Ralph German, is nowhere to be seen (although it is never wise to believe anything the publicity says about this show).
In fact, the only thing we have been told that seems believable is that the crew and cast of improv actors had to try harder than ever before to stop Frisone from discovering that he is the fall guy in a particularly complicated and involved prank.
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How to watch 'The Joe Schmo Show' season 4 in the U.S.
"The Joe Schmo Show" season 4 premieres on Tuesday, January 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TBS in the U.S.
However, you can also watch without cable via TBS.com, the TBS app and it is also available on streaming services including Sling Blue, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Dish Network (Ch 139), Google Fiber (Ch 284) and select Smart TVs.
As ever, Americans out of the country can catch it by using a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'The Joe Schmo Show' season 4 from anywhere
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Can I watch 'The Joe Schmo Show' season 4 in Canada?
"The Joe Schmo Show" season 4 does not have a release date in Canada as yet.
However, Americans in the Great White North can catch the hoax reality TV show with a NordVPN subscription.
Can I watch 'The Joe Schmo Show' season 4 in the U.K.?
"The Joe Schmo Show" season 4 has no release date in the U.K. at the moment. We'll let you know if that changes.
However, American citizens vacationing in the U.K. can subscribe to a VPN to watch the show online on their usual domestic streaming platform. We recommend NordVPN.
Can I watch 'The Joe Schmo Show' season 4 in Australia?
As with elsewhere outside the U.S., there is no release date for "The Joe Schmo Show" season 4 right now. But if that changes you'll find out all the details here.
In the meantime, Americans on vacation or Down Under for work can catch the show via their usual domestic streaming platform by using a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
'The Joe Schmo Show' season 4 - Episode guide
There will be 10 episodes and, if everything does to plan, the last one will be the reveal when Ben "the mark" Frisone finds out he has been pranked.
'The Joe Schmo Show' season 4 - Cast
Cat Deeley as Host
Ben Frisone as himself
Jet Eveleth as Danielle
Zach Zucker as Ryan
Ryan Harrison as Trevor
Jamie Hultgren as Chastity
Londale Theus Jr. as Braxton
Chase Bernstein as Jessica
Samuel Roberts as Mime
'The Joe Schmo Show' season 4 - Trailer
'The Joe Schmo Show' season 4 FAQ
When were the previous "The Joe Schmo Show" seasons and what were they called?
Season 1: "Lap of Luxury" - September to October 2003
Season 2: "Last Chance for Love" - June to August 2004
Season 3: "The Full Bounty" - January to March 2013
And now...
Season 4: "The GOAT" - January to April 2025
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