Series synopsis
LOL: Last One Laughing is a German reality comedy television series that premiered on Prime Video on April 1, 2021. It stars Hape Kerkeling, Michael Herbig, Anke Engelke and Barbara Schöneberger.
An unscripted variety series from Mexico in which ten professional comedians compete for a cash prize by trying to make each other laugh. The one who refrains from laughing the longest, while forcing other contestants to laugh first, is the winner.
Premise
An unscripted variety series from Mexico in which ten professional comedians compete for a cash prize by trying to make each other laugh. The one who refrains from laughing the longest, while forcing other contestants to laugh first, is the winner.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hape Kerkeling as Horst Schlämmer - Host
- Michael Herbig as Self - Host
- Anke Engelke as Self
- Barbara Schöneberger as Self
- Max Giermann as Self
- Carolin Kebekus as Self
- Michael Mittermeier as Self
- Elton as Self
Supporting cast
- Jan van Weyde as Self
- Tommi Schmitt as Self
- Torsten Sträter as Self
- Klaas Heufer-Umlauf as Self
- Michelle Hunziker as Self
- Cordula Stratmann as Self
- Teddy Teclebrhan as Self
- Moritz Bleibtreu as Self
- Olaf Schubert as Self
- Bastian Pastewka as Self
- Hazel Brugger as Self
- Wigald Boning as Self
Guest cast
- Martina Hill as Self
- Heino as Self
- Steve Rawlings as Self
- Daniel Zillmann as Self
- Fabien Kachev as Self
- Martin Sieber as Self
- Michael Winslow as Self
- Max Mutzke as Self
- Hannah Herzsprung as Self
- Jorge González as Self
- Alexander Schubert as Self
- John Cleese as Self
Episodes
This series spans 9 seasons with 54 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 6 | December 22, 2023 | October 21, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 6 | April 1, 2021 | April 15, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 1, 2021 | October 15, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 6 | April 14, 2022 | April 28, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 6 | April 6, 2023 | April 20, 2023 |
| Season 5 | 6 | March 28, 2024 | April 11, 2024 |
| Season 6 | 6 | April 17, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| Season 7 | 6 | May 14, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| Season 8 | 6 | February 12, 2026 | February 26, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | December 22, 2023 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | December 22, 2023 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | December 22, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hamsters and Flutes MIchael Bully Herbig welcomes the crème de la crème of German comedy to their home for the next six hours. |
April 1, 2021 |
| 2 | Better You Than Me | April 1, 2021 |
| 3 | An Ave-Maria with Consequences | April 8, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The madness continues! LOL-experienced professionals Anke Engelke, Max Giermann and Kurt Kroemer show which tricks they learned in season 1 and try everything straight away! But the new faces are well prepared, too. Even in the first few minutes you will see whose tactics seem to be working. |
October 1, 2021 |
| 2 |
Raccoon, cow and cat As if his guests didn't have enough to battle, Bully uses his first joker. This makes it extra difficult for the celebrities to keep themselves under control. You won’t believe which comedy professionals are the first to stumble. |
October 1, 2021 |
| 3 |
Kisses and carnival The madness continues. Things become folkloric for the remaining protagonists. In addition to the Cologne carnival and a few Bavarian songs, there is even a fair. It’s the ultimate test for everyone, because laughs are inevitable now. |
October 8, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Moose on the Titanic Ten comedy greats once again take on the extraordinary task of not laughing for six hours. And it is doubtful they know quite what they have let themselves in for. Just a few seconds after the game starts, one of the newcomers goes on the offensive, but an old acquaintance also puts the group’s facial muscles to the test. |
April 14, 2022 |
| 2 |
Hanky-panky in the Undergrowth After an hour, they all realize how fast it can happen. They cannot lose their composure even for a second and do not give each other an inch. Time and again, someone within the group is targeted to be teased. Bully also intervenes and pushes the participants to their limits early on. |
April 14, 2022 |
| 3 |
A Nailbiter Nobody really expected it: Bully shows that anything is possible and doesn’t allow the remaining participants to take a breather. It’s blow after blow and the opponents go at each other relentlessly. From romantic poetry to a chaotic parlor game and a supposed relaxation exercise, almost everything is aimed specifically at making the participants laugh. |
April 21, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Focus, dawg! Focus! They know the rules, but ten acclaimed guests still dare to take part in the show. LOL veterans will be joined by new guests from the fields of comedy, TV hosting and acting. Thanks to a new rule, Bully gives contestants the opportunity to seek celebrity help. Who will go straight on the offensive and who will seek salvation by fleeing instead? |
April 6, 2023 |
| 2 |
Shu shu shu Even just after a short time, everyone agrees: it has never been this bad! No one is sure of their position and they all circle around each other like hyenas. To everyone's horror, Bully surprises the group with a special musical comedy duet, which, under other circumstances, everybody would have enjoyed. |
April 6, 2023 |
| 3 |
The bear and the flute The more time goes by, the more self-control is required. In order to provoke laughter in others, any means is justified, be it unexpected talents, a bizarre family reunion or animal cries. But be careful: how easy is it to put yourself in danger? |
April 13, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zwitschi Zwotschi | March 28, 2024 |
| 2 | The blue hand | March 28, 2024 |
| 3 | Feel the Akkuschrauber | April 4, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 17, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 17, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 24, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Payback Time | May 14, 2026 |
| 2 | Caught Completely Off Guard | May 14, 2026 |
| 3 | Tum, Legs, Bum | May 21, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 12, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 12, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 19, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 1, 2021 |
| Last aired | May 28, 2026 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | continue |