The Great Indian Laughter Challenge — Season 5
About this season
A competitive show in which various Stand-Up Comedians get judged on their professional skills to make people laugh, to ultimately figure out the champion.
Episodes (26)
1. Laugh Along with Akshay Kumar
Aired 30 September 2017 • 60 min
Comedy ka Boss, Akshay Kumar kick-starts India's most famous laughter show, The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, which returns after nine years. The contestants will fight for a spot in the top 12.
2. Raju Srivastav Sets the Mood
Aired 1 October 2017 • 60 min
Akshay Kumar and the mentors have fun at the audition round. Watch out for participants Vidushi Swaroop and Rajiv Goldy. Later, Raju Srivastav entertains everyone with his wit.
3. 'Anadi' Saif Joins 'Khiladi' Akshay!
Aired 7 October 2017 • 60 min
The ever-charming Saif Ali Khan, whose movie "Chef" hit the big screen, visits the show as the contestants vie for a spot in the top 12!
4. Akshay, Mallika's New Stunt
Aired 8 October 2017 • 60 min
Biswas' hilarious performance wins Akshay's heart. Akshay and Mallika try out Ankit and Avinash's innovative idea of stand-up comedy on stage!
5. Akshay has a Fan Moment!
Aired 14 October 2017 • 60 min
This Diwali is all about extraordinary performances. Akshay declares him to be the biggest fan of Hakim Singh!
6. Who's on Akshay's Hit List?
Aired 15 October 2017 • 60 min
Zakir's team keeps the crowd roaring with laughter. But Akshay Kumar has to nominate two contestants to the danger zone! Who would they be?
7. Team Golmaal Again Visits
Aired 21 October 2017 • 60 min
The 'Golmaal Again' team promotes their film on the show. Gaurav's funny comments on his water park experience and Abhishek's observations on being single impress everyone.
8. Tension Amid Laughter
Aired 22 October 2017 • 60 min
The contestants in the bottom six are at their hilarious best as they fight to survive in the contest. Who will get eliminated?
9. Shreyas, Sajid Join Akki
Aired 28 October 2017 • 60 min
Sajid Khan and Shreyas Talpade join Akshay Kumar on the judge's seat. Find out how visually challenged Abhay steals the show.
10. Who will be Eliminated?
Aired 29 October 2017 • 60 min
The new judges appreciate the contestants and share some tips with them to improve their humour and comic timing. Soon, the comedy show gets serious as Akshay Kumar announces the name of the eliminated contestant. Who will it be?
11. Farah Khan in the Laughter Club
Aired 4 November 2017 • 60 min
Nitesh's minute observations about death is a laugh riot. All the contestants seem to be on a roll as each one of them deliver a hilarious performance. Later, Farah Khan joins the judges to play Egg Roulette. Who will win? Shreyas or Sajid?
12. Eli Does a 'Dola Re Dola'
Aired 5 November 2017 • 60 min
Abhay Kumar and Vignesh-Anna impress the judges with their hilarious acts. Elli and the contestants shake a leg on 'Dola Re Dola'. Who will get evicted?
13. Vidya Balan Joins the Fun
Aired 11 November 2017 • 60 min
Vidya Balan has a great time on the show. While the comedians perform their best, another guest joins the show. Who is it?
14. Dr Sanket's Rib-tickling Mimicry
Aired 12 November 2017 • 60 min
The judges guffaw at Dr. Sanket's rib-tickling mimicry. Either Mohammed Anas or Ajay Singh Chauhan will have to leave the show. Who will Akshay eliminate?
15. Make Raasta For Aakhri Pasta
Aired 18 November 2017 • 60 min
It's a full house as Chunky Pandey jumps on the bandwagon with Akshay, Sajid, and Shreyas! Later, Akshay challenges others for a spray competition.
16. Parvinder Steals the Show
Aired 19 November 2017 • 60 min
Parvinder Singh's hilarious performance leaves everyone in splits. Sajid Khan and Shreyas Talpade entertain the audience. Who will bid adieu to the show this week?
17. Jayvijay, the Wild Card
Aired 25 November 2017 • 60 min
The battle gets funnier as Jayvijay Sachan, a wild card contestant is welcomed on the show. Akshay shakes a leg with the ladies on a Bollywood number!
18. Vignesh Wins Hearts
Aired 26 November 2017 • 60 min
Vignesh Pande earns a standing ovation for his hilarious ventriloquism. Ajay Singh Chauhan makes a wild card entry, but ends up in the danger zone!
19. Comedy King Kapil's Here!
Aired 2 December 2017 • 60 min
Comedy king, Kapil Sharma is on the show to promote his new movie, 'Firangi'. So naturally, the fun quotient has doubled in this episode.
20. Kapil, Akshay ki Jugalbandi
Aired 3 December 2017 • 60 min
There couldn't be a better start than Kapil and Akshay crooning a song together. While Parvinder Singh impresses the judges, Ajay angers Sajid Khan.
21. The Mimicry Queen Visits
Aired 9 December 2017 • 60 min
Today's guest is mimicry queen Jamie Lever in Sridevi's avatar. The contestants give their best to impress the judges.
22. Jamie as 'Asha Tai'
Aired 10 December 2017 • 60 min
Jamie steals the show with a brilliant mimicry of Asha Bhosle. Later, she gives Akshay and the others a task. Who will survive the eliminations this week?
23. Who Are the Semi-Finalists?
Aired 16 December 2017 • 60 min
MJ 5 kickstarts the Semi-final round. The 'King of Comedy', Raju Srivastav's one-liners and hilarious description of weddings creates a laughter riot!
24. Encouraging the Finalists
Aired 17 December 2017 • 60 min
Akshay Kumar and Sajid Khan play a game, 'Haaye Motapa'. In the semi-final round, guest Navin Prabhakar encourages the contestants with his hilarious act.
25. Best of This Laughter Season
Aired 24 December 2017 • 60 min
It’s time to revisit this season of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge which has been one helluva joyride. From Kapil Sharma and Raju Shrivastav reliving their ‘Challenge’ days to the Golmaal Again team bringing the house down, from Akshay Kumar’s one liners to the contestants getting funny, punny and more.
26. Who will be the Laughter King?
Aired 30 December 2017 • 60 min
Special guests, Mika Singh, Bharti Singh, and Jamie Lever encourage the finalists during the Grand Finale. Now, who will be the winner?