The Rehearsal (2022)

TV ShowComedy2 seasons, 12 episodes
The Rehearsal posterReview score: 67%

Plot

Nathan Fielder returns to television for a new series that explores the lengths one man will go to reduce the uncertainties of everyday life. With a construction crew, a legion of actors, and seemingly unlimited resources, Fielder allows ordinary people to prepare for life's biggest moments by "rehearsing" them in carefully crafted simulations of his own design. When a single misstep could shatter your entire world, why leave life to chance?

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The Rehearsal S02E06My ControlsS02E06 · 9.5Nathan makes a big bet.
  2. 02The Rehearsal S02E02Star PotentialS02E02 · 9.0In his search for a solution, Nathan draws from his past.
  3. 03The Rehearsal S02E03Pilot's CodeS02E03 · 9.0Nathan experiments on animals – and himself.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2022Aired 8.2Season avg
  1. S01E01The Rehearsal S01E01Orange Juice, No PulpJuly 15, 2022 7.7Nathan Fielder helps a Brooklyn-based trivia aficionado come clean to his teammate about a long-held lie.
  2. S01E02The Rehearsal S01E02ScionJuly 22, 2022 7.9Nathan allows an Oregon woman to prepare for motherhood by simulating the experience of raising a child from zero to eighteen.
  3. S01E03The Rehearsal S01E03Gold DiggerJuly 29, 2022 8.1While Angela continues to raise her “son,” Nathan goes to new lengths to help a man prepare for a difficult conversation.
  4. S01E04The Rehearsal S01E04Season's bestThe Fielder MethodAugust 5, 2022 8.8Nathan travels to LA to train actors for his show.
  5. S01E05The Rehearsal S01E05ApocalyptoAugust 12, 2022 8.3After a visit from his parents, Nathan struggles to stick up for his values.
  6. S01E06The Rehearsal S01E06Pretend DaddyAugust 19, 2022 8.6The aftermath of a birthday party causes Nathan to re-evaluate his entire project.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2025Aired 9.0Season avg
  1. S02E01The Rehearsal S02E01Gotta Have FunApril 20, 2025 8.8Nathan decides to put his resources into something big.
  2. S02E02The Rehearsal S02E02Star PotentialApril 27, 2025 9.0In his search for a solution, Nathan draws from his past.
  3. S02E03The Rehearsal S02E03Pilot's CodeMay 4, 2025 9.0Nathan experiments on animals – and himself.
  4. S02E04The Rehearsal S02E04KissmeMay 11, 2025 8.6A young man's romantic life poses a challenge for Nathan.
  5. S02E05The Rehearsal S02E05WashingtonMay 18, 2025 8.9Nathan heads to Washington.
  6. S02E06The Rehearsal S02E06Season's bestMy ControlsMay 25, 2025 9.5Nathan makes a big bet.

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Cast

Nathan FielderNathan FielderSelf

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