Nation's Dumbest (2026)

Name: Nation's Dumbest
Genre: Drama, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Jack Whitehall

Drama · Game-Show · Reality-TV

A celebrity competition series that flips the traditional format on its head - because this is the only show where winning is the last thing anyone wants. Taking attendance as host is acclaimed comedian Jack Whitehall, who presides over the chaos as contestants relive the highs and humiliations of school life - from pop quizzes and report cards to recess and parent teacher conferences - all while trying to stay out of last place.

IMDb rating: 6.8 (343 votes)
Episode average: 7.5 +0.7 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Hulu
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Jack Whitehall Self - Host

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

7.50 avg 10 episodes 7.2 → 7.4 43 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Back to School	7.2	53
2	Airhead-to-Head	7.4	40
3	Duel of Fools	7.4	37
4	Feud for Thought	7.3	40
5	The Midterms	7.5	36
6	Study Buddy Day	7.7	36
7	The Science Fair	7.6	33
8	Not a Clue	7.7	34
9	Family-Teacher Conferences	7.8	28
10	The Finals!	7.4	20