Ep 1. Butterfly Crimes

Impractical Jokers season 1 episode 1 is called "Butterfly Crimes." This episode introduces the audience to the four main jokers: Joe, Sal, Q, and Murr.

The episode starts with the jokers experimenting with different jobs such as being a parking garage attendant, a ticket salesperson, and a cab driver. Their main goal is to embarrass each other as much as possible and try to make each other laugh in the process.

They then move onto their main challenge of the episode, where they must help customers at a local pet store. The jokers are each given a specific animal to take care of, but each animal comes with a specific set of rules that the jokers must break without getting caught.

Throughout the episode, the jokers must complete various challenges including asking customers to help them recreate an animal noise, creating new names for each animal, and making up ridiculous stories about how they lost their animals.

One of the most memorable moments from this episode is when Joe attempts to sell a customer a butterfly by making up a story about how the butterfly was involved in a crime and needed to be sold quickly. This segment is particularly hilarious because Joe is not allowed to laugh or smile while attempting to pull off his outrageous story.

Another standout moment in this episode is when Q has to pretend to be an expert on snakes and tell a customer about a fake snake species. Q struggles to keep a straight face as he creates an elaborate backstory for the fake snake, but it’s all worth it when his fellow jokers crack up at his ridiculous lies.

The group also participates in a segment called "Don't Laugh," where they take turns trying to make each other laugh by saying ridiculous things while maintaining a straight face. This segment is always a crowd favorite because the jokers typically are unable to stop themselves from laughing at their own jokes.

Overall, "Butterfly Crimes" sets the stage for the entire show by introducing the audience to the jokers and showcasing their unique brand of humor. It’s a laugh-out-loud episode that is sure to leave viewers wanting more.