---
title: "Jackass"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/jackass-2000"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 1795
imdb_id: "tt0264263"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 25
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 296
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Jackass (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/jackass-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Jackass is a television series that premiered in 2000 and is classified under the comedy genre. The program features a group of individuals known as the Jackass crew, including Johnny Knoxville and Bam Margera. The series is characterized by its focus on physical entertainment, which the production describes as a sick and twisted interpretation of the medium. Throughout the episodes, the cast members engage in various pranks and goofball antics that often involve self-inflicted harm or the terrorizing of others. The content is intended for mature audiences, as indicated by its TV-MA rating. The show is famously associated with the cautionary phrase, Don't Try This At Home, reflecting the brutal nature of the stunts performed by the participants. By showcasing these unconventional and often painful performances, the series established a specific brand of comedy that centers on the physical exploits of its cast. The program remains a notable example of reality-based stunt television, highlighting the group's commitment to their unique and often dangerous style of entertainment.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The Jackass crew performs dangerous stunts and elaborate pranks in this unconventional physical comedy series."

### Why Watch
- unpredictable physical humor
- high energy stunts

### Caveats & Content Note
- features dangerous activities
- contains graphic content
- Tone & Suitability: This series contains scenes of self-inflicted harm and dangerous physical antics that are not suitable for imitation.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: chaotic, irreverent, goofy, brutal

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Volume 1 (8 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 25
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (28%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 18 (72%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Jeff Tremaine, Johnny Knoxville, Spike Jonze
- **Networks / Studios**: MTV, MTV2

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Johnny Knoxville** as *Self*
- **Bam Margera** as *Self*
- **Chris Pontius** as *Self*
- **Dave England** as *Self*
- **Steve-O** as *Self*
- **Ehren McGhehey** as *Self*
- **Jason 'Wee Man' Acuña** as *Self*
- **Ryan Dunn** as *Self*
- **Brandon DiCamillo** as *Self*
- **Preston Lacy** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
The show features a crew performing pranks and dangerous physical stunts.

### Q: Who stars in the series?
The show features Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, and a crew of performers.

### Q: Is this show safe to replicate?
No, the show explicitly warns viewers not to try the stunts at home.

### Q: What kind of comedy is it?
It is described as a brand of brutal and physical comedy.

### Q: What is the tone of the show?
The tone is characterized by sick and twisted interpretations of physical entertainment.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Jackass — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/1795)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*