Ep 1. That Milk Must Have Turned By Now

In the first episode of The Misery Index's first season titled "That Milk Must Have Turned By Now," two teams of contestants compete against each other by attempting to rank different misfortunes and unfortunate scenarios in terms of how much misery they would cause. The teams consist of the Tenderloins, a group of comedians who are also the creators and stars of the popular TV show Impractical Jokers, and a team of "Civilians" made up of ordinary people from different walks of life.

The hosts of the show are Jameela Jamil, best known for her role as Tahani Al-Jamil in the TV series The Good Place, and the Tenderloins' own Brian "Q" Quinn. The show's premise is fairly simple, as each episode features different rounds where contestants are asked to evaluate and rank different scenarios based on objective criteria and their own personal experiences. The scenarios range from the relatively minor, such as being stuck in traffic on a hot day, to more extreme situations like being attacked by a bear or having your hand stuck in a meat grinder.

The first round of the show, called "What's the Misery Index?" sees the contestants being given a series of scenarios and being asked to rank them in terms of how miserable they are on a scale of 1-100. Each correct answer earns the team points, with the team that scores the most points at the end of the round being declared the winner. In this episode, the scenarios include getting into a car accident, finding out your partner is cheating on you, and discovering that your milk has gone bad.

The second round of the show, "Off By One," is a bit trickier, as the contestants are given a scenario and a range of possible misery index scores, but are only allowed to choose one. If they choose the correct misery index score, they earn a point, but if their guess is off by more than one point, they lose a point. This round requires a bit more strategy and careful thinking from the contestants, as they need to decide whether to play it safe or take a risk in order to earn more points.

In the final round, "Don't You Dare Laugh," the contestants are shown a series of funny and embarrassing videos and are challenged to keep a straight face while still answering trivia questions. The catch is that if they do laugh, they lose points, so they need to try and keep their composure while also focusing on answering the questions correctly.

Overall, "That Milk Must Have Turned By Now" is a fun and entertaining introduction to The Misery Index, with plenty of laughs, clever scenarios, and entertaining challenges. The Tenderloins are as funny and quick-witted as ever, and Jameela Jamil and Brian Quinn make for a great team of hosts, keeping the show running smoothly while also adding their own comedic flair. Whether you're a fan of Impractical Jokers or just looking for a new game show to watch, The Misery Index is definitely worth checking out.