Drop the Micis an Americanmusicalreality competitiontelevision series that premiered on October 24, 2017, airing onTBSfor its first two seasons before moving toTNTfor its third season on January 23, 2019. The show is based on a recurring segment onThe Late Late Show with James Corden.
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| Genre | Reality competition |
| Created by | |
| Presented by | |
| Composer | Joshua Silverstein
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No.of seasons | 3 |
| No.of episodes | 31(list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 23 minutes |
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| Network | TBS(seasons 1–2) TNT(season 3) |
| Release | October 24, 2017– March 27, 2019 |
Overview
editThe show is aspin-offof a segment that was first introduced onThe Late Late Show with James Corden.The series was announced on August 11, 2016, with a 2017 premiere. It was also confirmed that Corden would not be involved in an on-camera capacity, and a host would be announced at a later date. Corden serves as executive producer with his CBS late-night partner,Ben WinstonandJensen Karp.[1]
Drop the Micdebuted on American cable networkTBSon October 24, 2017. It is hosted by rapper and actorMethod Manand model and television personalityHailey Bieber,with Joshua Silverstein providing original beats for each rap battle, while writers fromThe Late Late Showprovide the lyrics.
On January 11, 2018, the show was renewed for a second season, which premiered on April 15.[2]
On December 20, 2018, it was announced on itsTwitteraccount that the series would be moving to TBS' sister networkTNTon January 23, 2019.[3]TBS would continue to air the series in reruns the following night.[4]
On February 21, 2019, TNT announced that an upcoming episode featuringEmpirestarJussie Smollettwould be pulled from the current season and put on hold followingSmollett's arrest.The episode also featuredDanielle Brooks,Clay AikenandIan Ziering.[5]However, the rap battle between Aiken and Ziering was released on social media.[6]
Seasons
editEpisodes
edit- Note: Winners are listed inbold
Season 1 (2017–18)
edit| No. overall | No.in season | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) [7] | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Halle Berryvs.James Corden/Anthony Andersonvs.Usher" | October 24, 2017 | 0.96 | |
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Talk show host James Corden takes on actor Halle Berry; singer Usher faces actor Anthony Anderson in a lyrical duel. | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "James Van Der Beekvs.Randall Park/Gina Rodriguezvs.Rob Gronkowski" | October 31, 2017 | 0.63 | |
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Dawson's Creekheartthrob James Van Der Beek throws shade atFresh Off the Boat's Randall Park;NFLtight end andSuper Bowlchampion Rob Gronkowski finds out actor Gina Rodriguez might just be a problem he can't tackle. | |||||
| 3 | 3 | "Niecy Nashvs.Cedric the Entertainer/Liam Paynevs.Jason Derulo" | November 7, 2017 | 0.70 | |
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Actor Niecy Nash (Claws) faces Cedric the Entertainer; music industry giants Jason Derulo andOne Direction's Liam Payne rap battle. | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "Tony Halevs.Timothy Simons/Rascal Flattsvs.Boyz II Men" | November 14, 2017 | 0.72 | |
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Veepco-stars Tony Hale and Timothy Simons face off in a very personal verbal competition; Boyz II Men clashes with Rascal Flatts in a rap battle never before possible. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "Nicole Scherzingervs.Lil Rel Howery/Charlie Puthvs.Backstreet Boys" | November 21, 2017 | 0.53 | |
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TV host andPussycat DollNicole Scherzinger spits hot fire againstGet Outfunnyman Lil Rel Howery; an unprecedented 5-on-1 takes place when singer Charlie Puth takes on every single member of the Backstreet Boys. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | "Vanessa Hudgensvs.Michael Bennett/James Cordenvs.Nicole Richie" | November 28, 2017 | 0.78 | |
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NFL superstar Michael Bennett meets his microphone match with Vanessa Hudgens, while talk show host James Corden faces off against fashionista Nicole Richie in a night of unforgettable rap battles. | |||||
| 7 | 7 | "Mayim Bialikvs.Kunal Nayyar/Ashley Tisdalevs.Nick Lachey" | December 5, 2017 | 0.72 | |
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ABig Bang Theoryrap battle has co-stars Mayim Bialik and Kunal Nayyar go rhyme for rhyme;High School Musicalprincess Ashley Tisdale challenges singer Nick Lachey. | |||||
| 8 | 8 | "Wayne Bradyvs.Jake Owen/Kenny Gvs.Richard Marx" | December 12, 2017 | 0.62 | |
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Wayne Brady, known for being quick on his feet, takes on country singer Jake Owen; Kenny G and Richard Marx engage in a rap battle. | |||||
| 9 | 9 | "David Arquettevs.Brian Tyree Henry/Jesse Tyler Fergusonvs.Chrissy Metz" | December 19, 2017 | 0.61 | |
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David Arquette puts his rap skills to the test against Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta); Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) raps for the first time in a battle against Chrissy Metz (This Is Us). | |||||
| 10 | 10 | "Pentatonixvs.Bell Biv DeVoe/Padma Lakshmivs.Randy Jackson" | December 26, 2017 | 0.81 | |
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Grammy winners Pentatonix lyrically battle '90s pioneers Bell Biv Devoe;Top Chef’s Padma Lakshmi andAmerican Idol’s Randy Jackson see which host has the hottest bars. | |||||
| 11 | 11 | "Danielle Fishelvs.Jonathan Lipnicki/Shania Twainvs.Meghan Trainor" | January 9, 2018 | 0.99 | |
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Finding the true '90s American Sweetheart whenBoy Meets Worldgirl-next-door Danielle Fishel faces Jonathan Lipnicki ofJerry Maguire;legend Shania Twain and emerging pop star Meghan Trainor engage in a battle of the divas. | |||||
Season 2 (2018)
edit| No. overall | No.in season | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) [7] | |
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| 12 | 1 | "Shaquille O'Nealvs.Ken Jeong/Jerry Springervs.Ricki Lake" | April 15, 2018 | 0.78 | |
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A David and Goliath match as Shaquille O' Neal trades barbs with comic Ken Jeong; seeing which talk-show host can really work the mic when Ricki Lake goes head-to-head with Jerry Springer. | |||||
| 13 | 2 | "Odell Beckham Jr.vs.Shawn Mendes/Molly Ringwaldvs.Jon Cryer" | April 22, 2018 | 0.64 | |
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Pop sensation Shawn Mendes tries to stop the forward progress of football star Odell Beckham Jr. when it comes to lyrical warfare;Pretty in Pinkco-stars Molly Ringwald and Jon Cryer spit Brat Pack bars to see who will reign supreme. | |||||
| 14 | 3 | "Seth Rogenvs.Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Terry Crewsvs.Luis Fonsi" | April 29, 2018 | 0.68 | |
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Two pals put their friendship on the line when Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt take it too far in a rap battle; funnyman Terry Crews squares up against the internet's most watched musician,Despacitosinger Luis Fonsi. | |||||
| 15 | 4 | "Marlon Wayansvs.Jay Pharoah/Lindsey Vonnvs.Gus Kenworthy" | May 6, 2018 | 0.60 | |
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Marlon Wayans battles Jay Pharoah in a war that cannot be erased; an All-American showdown between Lindsey Vonn and Gus Kenworthy will leave only one rapper on the slopes. | |||||
| 16 | 5 | "Darren Crissvs.Gaten Matarazzo/Chandler Riggsvs.Chad Coleman" | May 13, 2018 | 0.57 | |
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The cuteness is undeniable whenAmerican Crime Storystar Darren Criss facesStranger Thingsstar Gaten Matarazzo; two formerThe Walking Deadstars, Chandler Riggs and Chad Coleman, rise from the ashes to spar. | |||||
| 17 | 6 | "Taye Diggsvs.Karrueche Tran/Jodie Sweetinvs.Mark McGrath" | May 20, 2018 | 0.50 | |
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Taye Diggs and Karrueche Tran spill all the tea when they go head-to-head; singer Mark McGrath tries to catch Jodie Sweetin slipping, but may just be shocked at the talent she's been hiding. | |||||
| 18 | 7 | "Hansonvs.Sam Richardson/Shaggyvs.Matthew Lillard" | May 27, 2018 | 0.40 | |
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The lovable brothers of Hanson enter the savage battlegrounds to faceVeep's hilarious Sam Richardson;Scooby-Dooalum and current voice ofShaggy Rogers,Matthew Lillard, is the underdog when paired against musician Shaggy. | |||||
| 19 | 8 | "Michael K. Williamsvs.Trevor Jackson/James Cordenvs.Dr. Phil McGraw" | June 3, 2018 | 0.53 | |
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Michael K. Williams battles Trevor Jackson; James Corden puts his losing streak on the line against a man whose name is synonymous with rap battles: Dr. Phil. | |||||
| 20 | 9 | "WWE Superstarsvs.GLOW/Laila Alivs.Chris Jericho" | June 10, 2018 | 0.64 | |
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WWE SuperstarsNikki&Brie Bella,Alicia FoxandCarmellaface the stars ofGLOW,Kate Nash,Jackie Tohn,Britney YoungandSunita Mani;Chris Jericho has his hands full with undefeated knockout queen, Laila Ali. | |||||
| 21 | 10 | "Luis Guzmánvs.Gabriel Iglesias/Tove Lovs.Charli XCX" | June 17, 2018 | 0.58 | |
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Actor Luis Guzmán competes against funnyman Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias; Singer-songwriters Charli XCX and Tove Lo jeopardize their friendship by facing each other. | |||||
Season 3 (2019)
edit| No. overall | No.in season | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) [7] | |
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| 22 | 1 | "Taran Killamvs.Rob Riggle/Boy Georgevs.Laverne Cox" | January 23, 2019 | 0.36[8] | |
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SNLalums Taran Killam and Rob Riggle face off in an epic battle; LGBTQ icons past and present collide asCulture club’s Boy George faces off withOrange is the new Blackstar Laverne Cox. | |||||
| 23 | 2 | "Kermit the Frog&Pepévs.Miss Piggy&Beaker/Daniel Dae Kimvs.Josh Hollowayvs.Harold Perrineau" | January 30, 2019 | 0.39[9] | |
| 24 | 3 | "Kat GrahamvsShameik Moore/Nikki Glaservs.Brad Williams" | February 6, 2019 | 0.30[10] | |
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The Vampire Diariesstar Kat Graham takes a bite out of Shameik Moore; a standup standoff with two comedy giants, Nikki Glaser and Brad Williams. | |||||
| 25 | 4 | "Lonzo Ballvs.T-Pain/Kevin Smithvs.Jason Mewes" | February 13, 2019 | 0.42[11] | |
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Basketball star Lonzo ball tries to dunk on the king of auto-tune,T-pain; friends becomes foes as a slimmed-down Kevin Smith goes head to head with Jason Mewes;Jay and slient Bobwill never be the same. | |||||
| 26 | 5 | "Mike Coltervs.Ne-Yo/Christina Milianvs.Ashlee Simpson" | February 20, 2019 | 0.32[12] | |
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R&B singer Ne-Yo battles Mike Colter to see if he's as tough asLuke Cage;It's a pop star party when Christina Milian and Ashlee Simpson see which voice can deal more pain. | |||||
| 27 | 6 | "Jack Osbournevs.Kelly Osbourne/Mel Bvs.La La Anthony" | February 27, 2019 | 0.48[13] | |
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LeavingUniversal Orlando resortwith a bang, Jack and Kelly Osbourne take sibling rivalry to the next level in a family feud rap battle;Spice girlMel B spars with La La Anthony when there's only room for one diva on stage. | |||||
| 28 | 7 | "Ron Funchesvs.Raven-Symoné/Joey Fatonevs.Joey McIntyre" | March 6, 2019 | 0.39[14] | |
| 29 | 8 | "Jason Mitchellvs.Adina Porter/David Faustinovs.Joey Lawrence" | March 13, 2019 | 0.33[15] | |
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Jason Mitchell (Straight Outta Compton) channelsEazy-Eagainst Adina Porter (American Horror Story) and 90's TV teens David Faustino (Married... with Children) and Joey Lawrence (Blossom) battle it out. | |||||
| 30 | 9 | "Mark Cubanvs.Rusev&Lana/The New Dayvs.SWV" | March 20, 2019 | N/A | |
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Wrestling superstars Rusev and Lana hunt shark Mark Cuban to see who's the baddest beast. Then, tag team champs The New Day jump in the ring with iconic soul singers SWV in a no-holds-barred grudge match. | |||||
| 31 | 10 | "Amber Riley,Harry Shum Jr.andBecca Tobinvs.Kevin McHale,Jenna UshkowitzandHeather Morris/Jason Biggsvs.Eddie Kaye Thomas" | March 27, 2019 | 0.33[16] | |
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Gleestars Amber Riley, Harry Shum Jr., and Becca Tobin battle former castmates Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, and Heather Morris;American Piestars Jason Biggs and Eddie Kaye Thomas battle on the mic and serve up slices of lyrical hurt. | |||||
Reception
editRatings
editSeason 1 (2017–18)
editSeason 2 (2018)
editAccolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Personality | Hailey Bieber | Nominated |
See also
edit
References
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