List of Lip Sync Battle episodes

Lip Sync Battle is an American musical reality competition series which premiered on April 2, 2015, on the Spike cable network. The show is based on an idea initially introduced to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon by John Krasinski. In each episode, two celebrities compete against each other using lip sync, and after two rounds, the audience decides the winner of the night. The show is hosted by rapper LL Cool J, while model Chrissy Teigen serves as color commentator. Several broadcasters opted to pass on the game show before it was eventually picked up by the American cable channel Spike, which was in the middle of rebranding.[1] The show has been a big success for the network and well received by both the critics and the audiences.[2] In April 2015, Lip Sync Battle was renewed for a second season,[3] which premiered on January 7, 2016.[4] In January 2016, the show was renewed for a third season.[5]

As of September 13, 2016, 41 original episodes of Lip Sync Battle have aired over two seasons, including a holiday special and a live special.

Overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 18 April 2, 2015 August 20, 2015
Special November 19, 2015
2 21 January 7, 2016 June 23, 2016
Special September 11, 2016
3 TBA October 12, 2016 TBA

Episodes

Season 1 (2015)

Note: Winners are listed in bold
No. Contestants Original airdate U.S. viewers
(millions)
1Dwayne Johnson vs. Jimmy FallonApril 2, 2015 (2015-04-02)2.20[6]
2Common vs. John LegendApril 2, 2015 (2015-04-02)2.00[6]
3Anne Hathaway vs. Emily BluntApril 9, 2015 (2015-04-09)1.83[7]
4Anna Kendrick vs. John KrasinskiApril 16, 2015 (2015-04-16)1.75[8]
Note: Special appearance by Jennifer Lopez.
5Terry Crews vs. Mike TysonApril 23, 2015 (2015-04-23)1.51[9]
6Hoda Kotb vs. Michael StrahanApril 30, 2015 (2015-04-30)1.27[10]
Note: Special appearance by Bell Biv DeVoe.
7Stephen Merchant vs. Malin AkermanMay 7, 2015 (2015-05-07)1.30[11]
8Julianne Hough vs. Derek HoughMay 14, 2015 (2015-05-14)1.54[12]
Note: Special appearance by Meghan Trainor.
9Sandra Denton (Pepa) vs. Cheryl James (Salt)May 21, 2015 (2015-05-21)1.35[13]
10Queen Latifah vs. Marlon WayansMay 28, 2015 (2015-05-28)1.91[14]
11Alison Brie vs. Will ArnettJuly 9, 2015 (2015-07-09)1.27[15]
12Deion Sanders vs. Justin BieberJuly 16, 2015 (2015-07-16)1.48[16]
13Willie Geist vs. Andy CohenJuly 23, 2015 (2015-07-23)1.22[17]
14Gregg Sulkin vs. Victoria JusticeJuly 30, 2015 (2015-07-30)1.16[18]
15Ilana Glazer vs. Abbi JacobsonAugust 6, 2015 (2015-08-06)0.81[19]
16Iggy Azalea vs. Nick YoungAugust 13, 2015 (2015-08-13)1.03[20]
17Terrence Howard vs. Taraji P. Henson (Part 1)August 20, 2015 (2015-08-20)1.42[21]
Note: Special appearance by Mary J. Blige.
18Terrence Howard vs. Taraji P. Henson (Part 2)August 20, 2015 (2015-08-20)1.38[21]

Howard:
"Brick House" by Commodores

Henson:
"Material Girl" by Madonna

Special duet:
"It's Hard out Here for a Pimp" (from Hustle & Flow) by Terrence Howard (as DJay) and Taraji P. Henson (as Shug), written by Three 6 Mafia and Frayser Boy

Christmas special (2015)

Contestants Original airdate U.S. viewers
(millions)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt vs. Anthony MackieNovember 19, 2015 (2015-11-19)1.13[22]

Special performance:
"Christmas in Hollis" (originally performed by Run-DMC), by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anthony Mackie, Seth "Seth on a Shelf" Rogen & Run-DMC.

Note: The usual opening theme ("20th Century Boy" by T. Rex) was replaced with "Christmas Tree" by Lady Gaga featuring Space Cowboy for this episode.

Season 2 (2016)

Note: Winners are listed in bold
No. Contestants Original airdate U.S. viewers
(millions)
1Channing Tatum vs. Jenna Dewan Tatum (tie)January 7, 2016 (2016-01-07)2.50[23]
Note: Special appearances by Quentin Tarantino, Adam Rodriguez, Paula Abdul, Eva Longoria and Beyoncé.
2Olivia Munn vs. Kevin HartJanuary 14, 2016 (2016-01-14)2.29[24]
Note: Special appearances by Big Show, Chanel Iman, Charlotte McKinney and Jaime King.
3Tracee Ellis Ross vs. Anthony AndersonJanuary 21, 2016 (2016-01-21)1.42[25]
4Josh Gad vs. Kaley CuocoJanuary 28, 2016 (2016-01-28)1.54[26]
Note: Special appearance by Johnny Galecki.
5Tim Tebow vs. Nina DobrevFebruary 4, 2016 (2016-02-04)1.44[27]
6Eva Longoria vs. Hayden PanettiereFebruary 11, 2016 (2016-02-11)1.24[28]
Note: Special appearance by Christina Aguilera.
7Gabriel Iglesias vs. Randy CoutureFebruary 18, 2016 (2016-02-18)1.35[29]
8Gigi Hadid vs. Tyler PoseyFebruary 25, 2016 (2016-02-25)1.02[30]
Note: Special appearances by A.J. McLean and Nick Carter from Backstreet Boys.
9Sonequa Martin-Green vs. Lauren CohanMarch 31, 2016 (2016-03-31)1.04[31]
10Katharine McPhee vs. Jason DeruloApril 7, 2016 (2016-04-07)1.09[32]

McPhee:
"Shake It Fast" by Mystikal
"Want to Want Me" by Jason Derulo

Derulo:
"Pony" by Ginuwine
"Super Freak" by Rick James

11NeNe Leakes vs. Todd ChrisleyApril 14, 2016 (2016-04-14)1.21[33]
12Clark Gregg vs. Hayley AtwellApril 21, 2016 (2016-04-21)1.07[34]
Note: Special appearance by Jennifer Grey.
13Jim Rash vs. Joel McHaleApril 28, 2016 (2016-04-28)0.81[35]
14Snoop Dogg vs. Chris PaulMay 5, 2016 (2016-05-05)1.04[36]
Note: Special appearance by DeAndre Jordan.
15Gina Rodriguez vs. Wilmer ValderramaMay 12, 2016 (2016-05-12)0.99[37]
16Josh Peck vs. Christina MilianMay 19, 2016 (2016-05-19)0.86[38]
17CeeLo Green vs. Russell PetersMay 26, 2016 (2016-05-26)0.80[39]
Note: Special appearance by Mini Kiss
18Shaquille O'Neal vs. Aisha TylerJune 2, 2016 (2016-06-02)0.94[40]
19Zoe Saldana vs. Zachary QuintoJune 9, 2016 (2016-06-09)0.87[41]
Note: Special appearances by Cindy Crawford, Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, and Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas.
20Michael Shannon vs. Rachel BloomJune 16, 2016 (2016-06-16)0.92[42]
21Brent Morin vs. Chris D'EliaJune 23, 2016 (2016-06-23)1.12[43]

Live special (2016)

Contestants Original airdate U.S. viewers
(millions)
Terry Crews vs. Olivia Munn vs. John Legend vs. Michael PhelpsSeptember 11, 2016 (2016-09-11)0.81[44]

Legend:
"Hey Ya!" by OutKast

Phelps:
"Lose Yourself" by Eminem

Special performance:
"Let's Get It Started" by Black Eyed Peas performed by the entire company

Note: Special appearances by Stephen Merchant, Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Lynn and Rick Raisman, and Stevie Wonder.

Season 3 (2016)

Note: Winners are listed in bold
No. Contestants Original airdate U.S. viewers
(millions)
1Ben Kingsley vs. John ChoOctober 12, 2016 (2016-10-12)0.86[45]
2America Ferrera vs. Amber TamblynOctober 19, 2016 (2016-10-19)TBA
3Samira Wiley vs. Laverne CoxOctober 26, 2016 (2016-10-26)TBA
Note: Special appearances by Naughty by Nature and the UCLA Bruin Marching Band.
4Lupita Nyong'o vs. Regina Hall[46]November 2, 2016 (2016-11-02)TBA
5Rob Riggle vs. Jeff Dye[46]November 9, 2016 (2016-11-09)TBA
6Sam Richardson vs. T.J. MillerNovember 16, 2016 (2016-11-16)TBA

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