Prank Academy

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Prank Academy
Genre Comedy, Reality
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes18 (list of episodes)
Production
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time9-14 minutes
Production company NorthSouth Productions
Original release
Network YouTube Red
ReleaseMarch 30 (2016-03-30) 
July 20, 2016 (2016-07-20)

Prank Academy is an American series produced exclusively for YouTube Red, [1] which starred Jesse Wellens & Jeana Smith. [2] The series premiered on March 30, 2016. The season finale was released on July 20, 2016. The 18 episodes series is produced by NorthSouth Productions. [3]

Contents

The hidden camera series followed Jesse Wellens & Jeana Smith as they teach Internet celebrities to pull off pranks on other people. [4]

Episodes

Season 1

No.TitleEpisode lengthOriginal Release DatePassed or Failed?
1“Girl Caught On Fire Prank”14:41March 30, 2016PASSED
2“Stolen Song Lyrics Prank”12:46March 30, 2016PASSED
3“Terrifying Crane Prank On Jesse”11:37April 6, 2016PASSED
4“Destroyed Birthday Cake Prank”13:26April 13, 2016PASSED
5Miranda Sings Speed Dating Prank”12:21April 20, 2016PASSED
6“Old Man Breakdance Prank”11:27April 27, 2016PASSED
7“Crazy Restaurant Fight Prank”10:13May 4, 2016PASSED
8“Haunted Room Prank”11:39May 11, 2016PASSED
9“Real Tiger Prank”12:49May 18, 2016N/A
10“Epic Car Crash Prank”11:56May 25, 2016PASSED
11“Robbery Prank”10:35June 1, 2016FAILED
12“Multiplying Puppy Prank”9:49June 8, 2016PASSED
13“Chokehold Prank”13:03June 15, 2016PASSED
14“Human Statue Prank”10:44June 22, 2016PASSED
15“Creepy Stalker Prank”11:54June 29, 2016FAILED
16“New York City Rat Prank”9:32July 6, 2016N/A
17“Juggling Prank Gone Wrong”12:59July 13, 2016PASSED
18“Monster Truck Prank”13:57July 20, 2016PASSED

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References

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