From Jim Halpert’s iconic pranks to the wild schemes of the Workaholics crew, TV has given us some unforgettable pranks that have us rewatching years later. Today, we’re counting down the funniest pranks on TV shows that took being a prankster to new heights. So sit back, maybe check your chair for whoopee cushions, and let’s dive in.

Barney vs. Butterfield— ‘How I Met Your Mother

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Emergency Costume—’Brooklyn Nine-Nine’

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Asian Jim—‘The Office’

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Paper Docs—‘Scrubs’

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Future Dwight-‘The Office’

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Homegirl Pranks—’Workaholics’

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Matching!—‘Community’

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Bar Wars— ‘Cheers’

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Ben Gets Hazed—’ Parks and Recreation’

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Stapler in Jell-O— ‘The Office

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