Series synopsis
LOL : Qui rit, sort ! is a French comedy reality television series that premiered on Prime Video on April 23, 2021. It stars Philippe Lacheau, Alexandra Lamy, Jérôme Commandeur and Kyan Khojandi.
Philippe Lacheau has invited 10 actors and comedians to live a unique experience in a grandiose setting. There is only one rule to follow for the next 6 hours: if you laugh, you are eliminated. The 10 comedians will have to keep cool despite having to try and make each other laugh. The winner will get 50 000 euros for the charity he/she represents. Nothing is off limits!
Premise
Philippe Lacheau has invited 10 actors and comedians to live a unique experience in a grandiose setting. There is only one rule to follow for the next 6 hours: if you laugh, you are eliminated. The 10 comedians will have to keep cool despite having to try and make each other laugh. The winner will get 50 000 euros for the charity he/she represents. Nothing is off limits!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Philippe Lacheau as Self - Presenter
- Alexandra Lamy as Self - Presenter
- Jérôme Commandeur as Self
- Kyan Khojandi as Self
- Marina Foïs as Self
- Tarek Boudali as Self
- Audrey Lamy as Self
- Inès Reg as Self
Supporting cast
- Alison Wheeler as Self
- Julien Arruti as Self
- Alban Ivanov as Self
- Reem Kherici as Self
- Raphaël Carlier as Self
- Gérard Jugnot as Self
- David Coscas as Self
- Bérengère Krief as Self
- Redouane Bougheraba as Self
- Hakim Jemili as Self
- Franck Gastambide as Self
- Fadily Camara as Self
Guest cast
- Fred Testot as Self
- Muriel Robin as Self
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 39 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 23, 2021 | April 28, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 6 | April 1, 2022 | April 8, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 7 | March 10, 2023 | March 17, 2023 |
| Season 4 | 7 | February 16, 2024 | February 23, 2024 |
| Season 5 | 7 | April 18, 2025 | April 25, 2025 |
| Season 6 | 6 | April 24, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Friend’s Night Philippe invited 10 comedians to a very special evening . They will have to last 6 hours without laughing. If someone laughs they will be given a yellow card, if they laugh again they will get a red card meaning they are eliminated. There’s a 50 000 euros winning prize for the winner’s charity of choice. It won’t be long before Philippe Lacheau hands out the 3 first yellow cards of the game. |
April 23, 2021 |
| 2 |
Windy Yoga There have already been 3 yellow cards given out in an hour’s time. Reem Kherici has pulled out her Joker and plans on making the others break with her performance. The contestants will do anything to push the others over the edge …However, it’s Bérengère Krief who could surprise everyone with her Joker. |
April 23, 2021 |
| 3 |
Inès’s ballet The game’s gone on for more than two hours and 5 yellow cards have been given out. Philippe decides to spice things up with a ‘Défifi’ game of adult movies. The contestants try really hard not to laugh, and Inès, Kyan and Alexandra decide to use their Jokers. One of the comedians will be in danger. |
April 23, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Opening of hostilities Philippe Lacheau and Alexandra Lamy invite 10 comedians for a novel evening. Their job is to hold out for six hours without laughing. They'll get a yellow card the first time they laugh. A second occurrence leads to a red card and elimination. The winner will earn €50,000 for a charity of their choice. In this crazy atmosphere, we don’t have to wait long for the first yellow card to be dished out. |
April 1, 2022 |
| 2 |
Bullseye for Ahmed The first hour has already seen a barrage of yellow cards. Eric Judor has just played his joker. With the help of his assistant, Ramzy, he's determined to make his opponents crack up with his Smiling Trick. But the others also have tricks up their sleeves, and suddenly it’s a string of no-holds-barred duels. But could it be Ahmed Sylla who ends up pulling off a surprise with his own joker? |
April 1, 2022 |
| 3 |
Gerard Darmon's fashion week Several yellow cards are handed out, and the day's first elimination occurs after two hours of play. The players redouble their efforts to crack up their opponents, and Gérard plays a joker that will be remembered forever! It’s a very dangerous ace in the deck indeed. Meanwhile, a new personality makes his appearance. |
April 1, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In 20 minutes everyone has lost! Philippe Lacheau invites 10 new actors and comedians for a one-of-a-kind experience: avoid laughing for six hours. They get a yellow card the first time they laugh. The second time, it’s a red card and elimination. The winner gets €50,000 for the charity of their choice. The contest kicks off with an improvisation game initiated by Pierre and Jonathan, and the first joker of the season is played… |
March 10, 2023 |
| 2 |
No friends, no life Within the first hour, it’s no more Mister Nice Guy as the gloves come off. Leila plays her joker and follows it up with a series of targeted attacks. The others do everything they can to crack their opponents up, while Virginie banks on the element of surprise with her joker… |
March 10, 2023 |
| 3 |
The gold card The game has been underway for two hours and three contestants are already in danger. Laura is targeted by Adèle and Pierre, and the latter hopes to maintain his advantage by playing his joker. To spice things up, Philippe announces an unusual challenge with potentially rich rewards, at which point, some contestants find themselves in danger… |
March 10, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Can’t Help Laughing Philippe Lacheau invites 11 new actors and comedians to a very special evening: they have to resist laughing for 6 whole hours. They get a yellow card the first time they laugh. The second time, it’s a red card and elimination. And the contest gets off to a flying start with a group musical game suggested by the Mcfly and Carlito double act: the totally honest song! |
February 16, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Medieval Song and Dance The contestants spend the first hour of the game trying to put their opponents off their stride. Jérôme goes on the offensive and plays the first joker of the season, introducing a very special medieval dance troupe. |
February 16, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Girls Take Center-Stage The game has been underway for 2 hours, and 3 competitors are already in danger. Philippe opts to reward the most aggressive player in these early stages with an ‘Armafifi’. The girls decide to go on the attack. Audrey relentlessly targets Jérôme with her joker, while Alison and Anaïde fake an argument in the hope of unsettling the other contestants. |
February 16, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 18, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 18, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 24, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 24, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 24, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 23, 2021 |
| Last aired | May 1, 2026 |
| Runtime | 28 minutes |
| Status | continue |