Series synopsis
Narrative Telephone is an American comedy talk reality television series that premiered on Twitch on April 6, 2020. It was created by Marisha Ray.
Much like the game of telephone we all played in elementary school, Narrative Telephone involves a group of friends telling and re-telling a short story from one person to the next; with only their memory to help them recount what they heard. As the story inevitably changes and distorts it becomes more and more outlandish and hilarious. They then gather to watch the results and react, comment, commiserate, and joke about the chaos that ensues.
Premise
Much like the game of telephone we all played in elementary school, Narrative Telephone involves a group of friends telling and re-telling a short story from one person to the next; with only their memory to help them recount what they heard. As the story inevitably changes and distorts it becomes more and more outlandish and hilarious. They then gather to watch the results and react, comment, commiserate, and joke about the chaos that ensues.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Aabria Iyengar as Self
- Matthew Mercer as Self
- Ashley Johnson as Self
- Sam Riegel as Self
- Jon Risinger as Self
- Marisha Ray as Self
- Blaine Gibson as Self
- Laura Bailey as Self
- Liam O'Brien as Self
- Taliesin Jaffe as Self
- Gustavo Sorola as Self - Storyteller
- Luis Carazo as Self - Storyteller
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 32 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | October 16, 2024 | December 18, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 8 | April 6, 2020 | July 21, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 20, 2020 | May 18, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 2 | September 23, 2021 | October 14, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 11 | October 16, 2024 | September 24, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
S4 E1: A Florid Fable - Cast Stories Bonus Content! Cast Stories from the first episode of this new installment of the beloved show Narrative Telephone. |
October 16, 2024 |
| 2 |
S4 E2: Drag Me to Hells - Cast Stories Bonus Content! Cast Stories from the second episode of this new installment of the beloved show Narrative Telephone. |
November 20, 2024 |
| 3 |
S4 E3: The Case of the Desecrated Locks - Cast Stories Bonus Content! Cast Stories from the third episode of this new installment of the beloved show Narrative Telephone. |
December 18, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pumat's Stroll Pumat Sol went for a stroll, but how did the story really go? |
April 6, 2020 |
| 2 |
Jester's Tall Tale Jester tells a tale, but how far off-course will the retold story sail? |
April 28, 2020 |
| 3 |
Scanlan's Love Story Scanlan starts off an all new tale, but how much of the story will stay intact as it is passed throughout the line of cast? |
May 12, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Return of the Matt A Cobalt Soul archivist interviews people who met Vox Machina on their adventures: Balgus; the farmer near Emon whose cows told of the roc; Kaylie; and Victor. |
October 20, 2020 |
| 2 |
Two Brothers, One Coast The father of two brothers settles their dispute with a glizzy eating contest. |
November 17, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Night Before Winter's Crest Laura tells a tale of Winter’s Crest with a poetic story that's sure to go down in holiday glory, as Mica Burton joins the crew. |
December 15, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Curious Casanova The cast of Exandria Unlimited take on the challenge of Narrative Telephone with a story by the bard himself, Robbie Daymond! |
September 23, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Breakup Lettah Aimee Carrero starts off another round of Narrative Telephone with the cast of Exandria Unlimited! |
October 14, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Florid Floral Fable Artagan tells his encounter the story of Grog Strongjaw's little adventure to Kymal. |
October 16, 2024 |
| 2 |
Drag Me to Hells Special guest Luis Carazo joins the Critical Role cast in studio to share a heart-wrenching story on Narrative Telephone. Watch and find out how long it stays that way. |
November 20, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Case of the Desecrated Locks Critical Role is teaming up with the cast of Tales from the Stinky Dragon in a new episode of Narrative Telephone! Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, and Laura Bailey join Tales from the Stinky Dragon cast members Jon Risinger, Blaine Gibson, Barbara Dunkelman, and Chris Demarais as they recount a frigid adventure from Game Master Gustavo Sorola. |
December 18, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Twitch |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 6, 2020 |
| Last aired | September 24, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday |