'Jackass' Seasons 1-3 Streaming in Original MTV Versions on Paramount+
The restored episodes reflect the show’s original MTV version as Paramount+ readies the franchise’s fifth and final movie.
- Paramount has restored three seasons of the original Jackass television series to their original form, matching the vision from when the show launched on MTV in 2000.
- Johnny Knoxville and the Jackass team requested the series' removal from Paramount at the end of 2025 after episodes were re-edited and re-scored over time, rendering them unrecognizable, Knoxville said in a statement.
- Correcting inconsistencies introduced by past DVD releases and edits, the project restored creative elements so the content now reflects the original vision of the creators who performed the stunts.
- Viewers can stream the refreshed episodes on Paramount now, with the platform planning to roll out the content to additional regions in the coming weeks.
- The franchise's fifth and final film, Best And Last, arrives in theaters on June 26, marking the conclusion of the series ahead of this restoration release.
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‘Jackass’ Returns To Paramount+ With Restored Original Episodes
All three seasons of the original Jackass TV show have returned to Paramount+ with “restored original” episodes ahead of the franchise’s fifth and final movie release. The series was temporarily removed from Paramount+ at the end of 2025 at Johnny Knoxville and the Jackass team’s request to “revisit and restore key creative elements that had been altered over time.” According to the streamer, refreshed episodes “now reflect the original vision” …
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