Name: Hi-Jinks
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2005-08-02
Rating: 9
Cast: Leila Sbitani

Your parents finally get revenge — with celebrity backup.

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Chaotic family energy2000s nostalgia baitWholesome prankcore

Latest Episode

30 min

Season 3 • Episode 6

Latest

Bo Bice / Dave Coulier

Aug 15, 2006

Former “American Idol” contestant Bo Bice and comedian Dave Coulier help pull practical jokes on unsuspecting kids. Included: children participate in a radio call-in show, match wits with a brainy chimp and encounter an uncontrollable water hose. Also: a teen suddenly becomes famous.

Overview

Comedy

Hi-Jinks is a hidden camera show that premiered on Nick at Nite in 2005. The show is hosted by Leila Sbitani. The show gives parents a chance to play practical jokes on their children, in a similar fashion to Candid Camera. Taking a cue from Punk'd, each show features a prank that is conducted with the assistance of a known celebrity.

Content warning

prank hidden camera parents

Generational power reversalTrust and betrayalPerformance of authenticityCelebrity as social currency

Standout Aspects

Production

Buckwild celebrity cameos that aged like fine milk.

Writing

Prank setups surprisingly tight for disposable 2005 TV.

Best for:Background·Family·Rewatch

First AiredAug 2, 2005

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feellight

Seasons3·Episodes18

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Hi-Jinks landed in the exact cultural moment when Punk'd dominance met family-friendly cable desperation — a perfect fossil of mid-2000s prank economy.

Trivia

Host Leila Sbitani was a former MTV VJ, making this her strange pivot from TRL energy to orchestrating children crying on basic cable.