Ernest Roulette | Ranking The Ernest Movies

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This is it: the product of months and months and months of video essay podcasting. We will finally rank the ten Ernest P. Worrell films. Will Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam beat out fan favorite Ernest Scared Stupid? Will Ernest Goes To Camp get a place alongside the other Disney-funded Jim Varney vehicles?
Tune in, sit down, and wonder along with us as we debate for nearly an hour: it's the finale of Ernest Roulette! Guaranteed* Video welcomes you! Neil Cicierega, Ryan Murphy, Kevin J. James, blah blah!
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[@CaiominTwin]

Kevin really putting his back into getting his picks

[@Ditocoaf]

"Alright, let's get into this. What was your favorite thing about Jail? And on the other hand, what was the biggest weakness in Scared?"

[@nalicompleteworks]

"Wait, is there any point to this list?" Made some nostalgic thirty-somethings happy for a few months, if nothing else. Thanks again, guys. Gonna have to go track down Dr. Otto now.

[@IdioticGeek]

Kevin really showing his bias for Jail in this one.

[@notveryniceatall]

No shit dumbass it's a film review lol

[@FleaMarketFalcon]

Ghoulies Roulette needs to come next.

[@Boonehams]

I don't know. I think either the Critters or Tremors series should go before Ghoulies. But I like the way you think!

[@CorndogNinja]

This was a very fun podcast series, even as someone who has never seen an Ernest movie! I'll miss that "ERN-EST ROU-LETTE!" jingle...

[@user-is2zv4sc6y]

The only Ernest Podcast - WITH A WHEEL!

[@AndrewFord]

Stupid

[@nrrork]

Scared Stupid had my favorite gag in ALL the Ernest movies, and it was twice in the movie. He says "I never knew when to quit! Just ask my fourth grade teacher!" And it cuts to this stern woman in a quiet classroom with Ernest as a kid writing on the chalkboard, and all deadpan she says "He never knew when to quit." And he starts scratching the chalkboard and she smacks him in the head.

[@donnylurch4207]

Not a day goes by I don't wish Jim Varney was still with us. Gourd bless you boys for keeping his memory alive.

[@justintahair9119]

fun fact they could not afford another actor toplay vern that why vern was the camera

[@justintahair9119]

unfortunatly i dont trust rotten tomatoes or imdb often

[@andy34isabor89]

Hey Verne! I'm back from the grave, it's time to bring those little ol brains over here so I can munch on em!

[@illkitty]

I love that line *'Now, I know what you're thinking at home. "Kevin, you've ranked these movies every episode..." Well Jackass, we're going to do it again!'*

[@illkitty]

The next series should be to re-watch every Ernest film, but this time, decided by pulling a title out of an Ernest hat. Just so you can say *Well Jackass, we're going to do it again!*

[@marcopivetta7796]

N: - You remember seeing it as a kid? R: - Yes. N: - You remember liking it as a kid? R: - No. N: - (sounds of defeat) lol

[@AndrewFord]

Nope Opposite your in the minority report buddy

[@thedrewdog]

I honestly think the Ernest movies got better with age. As an adult, I really appreciate Jim Varney's acting range, and they clearly had fun making them - especially that Ernest Rides Again theme song.

[@josephrowe849]

Better than all the woke shit they have now. They make the Ernest films look far more appealing.

[@nathantravis5659]

Because of you guys I watched dr otto. It was much better than I anticipated. 10. Ernest in the army 9. Ernest rides again 8. Ernest goes to Africa 7. Slam Dunk Ernest 6. Ernest goes to school 5. Dr. Otto 4. Ernest Scared Stupid 3. Ernest goes to camp 2. Ernest Saves Christmas 1. Ernest Goes to Jail

[@nathantravis5659]

Ernest in the jury box with his pen exploding is as funny as any scene in any Ernest movie

[@Rowsdow3r]

Sad that it's over but glad that it happened.

[@BellaExclamationMark]

I guess we do know what he means after all.....

[@thepantweaver]

I want the other Kevin James and Ryan Murphy to rank the Ernest films.

[@d_dizzie_druck5753]

I came home from work one day, & herd my kids laughfing their faces off. Checking what they were watching it was Ernest Goes to Camp. My kids love Ernest. Gotta find more Enrest for them😂. Ernest saves Christmas is super under rated as a Christmas special.

[@fishrenfroeboyd7954]

It was cool to see someone breakdown these movies in such a strong fan like passion. It’s kinda like when you get a few hardcore Three Stooges fans together talking about their favorite episodes and going over which episode had the most or best jokes or them in their best full-form routine.

[@MooMooMooMooMooMooMoo]

I'd watch you guys review mediocre film series 7 days a week if I could.

[@PatricksCrazyPlace]

I saw Rides Again in theaters, my lone Ernest theater experience, lol.

[@multilegolover]

As someone who didn't grow up with Ernest at all, this review series has been one of my favorite things I've watched in a long time. I don't think I've seen anything with Varney in it besides Toy Story, but I've really got a newfound respect for him now!

[@JurassicSound]

the guy from The Lawn Mowing Man just called me a Jackass! i feel oddly flattered.

[@una_10bananas]

What I want so much is a series exactly like this but for all the marx brothers movies

[@Broco1L]

I had a blast watching all your earnest reviews along the way! At one point someone joked about discussing Ernest Goes To Splash Mountain. I was hoping you’d all cover that! Thanks so much guys!👏

[@danielpennington6053]

Jim Varney left us 20 years ago today. RIP Ernest you are missed

[@dmbjunky]

I feel like you’re filmmaking sensibilities got the better of you by putting Jail and Otto so high. My family loved Earnest but Jail was one of the least of them. But I appreciated you saying this is your list, the Guaranteed Video list. And I respect how you got to those decisions. Loved watching this series and maybe in the future you can do similar series lists with actors or characters like John Candy or Pauly Shore. Thanks.

[@Jimmytimmy1111]

Saw Ernest scared stupid in the theater when it came out as a kid. My little sister (5 yo ) at the time had night terrors for months afterwards. We love Ernest. Goes to camp is our favorite.

[@ScottWhiteComedian]

I am a huge Ernest fan and I agree we have to keep talking about him to keep him in the public conscience.

[@Boonehams]

If you guys are looking for another film series to review and rank, all seven Police Academy films are on HBO Max.

[@Gatorbox]

Great series you guys. Been aboard for all 11 installments, they've been the highlight of my week! Looking forward to your next project, whatever it may be. :) Best of luck!

[@mathswampman]

I've only seen 5 Ernest movies, but I had them in the same order as you guys, so I'm feeling pretty good: 1) Ernest Goes to Jail 2) Ernest Scared Stupid 3) Ernest Goes to Camp 4) Ernest Saves Christmas 5) Slam Dunk Ernest

[@pervertjamboree]

thank you guys for doing this series! it was a fun watch and it's nice to have an excuse to rewatch a bunch of ernest movies.

[@ramizhaddad3008]

Thank you guys for doing this series.

[@mazurbeem]

Ernest Scared Stupid is way better than Hocus Pocus. So is The Witches. People need to chill out about Hocus Pocus.

[@Arrowdodger]

It's hard to argue against Sarah Jessica Parker's cleavage and that Bette Midler I Put A Spell on You cover.

[@MisterH37]

What I love about The Witches is that a freaking child mouse and his diabetic grandmother became the greatest monster killers in history. By the end of that movie they had better funding and better intelligence than S.H.I.E.L.D.

[@David_Downs]

meh, shouldnt be a competition, just like whichever you like best and be happy.

[@efan2012]

Agree on both,, also say the 1995 Casper was better too.

[@xXLunatikxXlul]

@@efan2012 110%

[@meli_lemon_real]

ive never seen an ernest movie but i love these videos

[@shaker9356]

Put what happens after this? I'll be sad that the podcast is over.

[@GuaranteedVideo]

We're going to get back to doing short films and another video podcast we've been cooking up. We ALSO want to return to Ernest Roulette for a future special or two sometime in 2019.

[@unsubredun]

I'm glad to hear that you guys are going to come back to this series for The Forbidden Ernest Movie.

[@jammerfanreturns6282]

@@GuaranteedVideo I mentioned this in another video but this past New Year's Eve I was watching Old School New Year's Eve ball drops and came across Ernest during the 88 to 89 ball drop easily findable on KZbin which is where I watched it. I think it would be cool to.mention noticeable appearances in future videos.

[@KevinJamesVideo]

I saw your comment! I shared it with the guys last night. Great find!

[@gamergabe18]

@@GuaranteedVideo I'd love it if for a future video podcast you covered Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain as part of a Disney Park promos/specials podcast.

[@brandonspain12345]

Well I might as well throw in my rankings. Agree to disagree. KnowWhatIMean? 1. Ernest Goes to Jail 2. Ernest Saves Christmas 3. Ernest Goes to Camp 4. Ernest Scared Stupid 5. Slam Dunk Ernest 6. Ernest Goes to School 7. Dr. Otto & the Riddle of the Gloom Beam 8. Ernest Rides Again 9. Ernest in the Army 10. Ernest Goes to Africa

[@JamesWVanFleet]

From what I remember: 1. Ernest Scared Stupid 2. Ernest Saves Christmas 3. Ernest Goes to Jail 4. Slam Dunk Ernest 5. Ernest Goes to Camp 6. Ernest Goes to School 7. Ernest Rides Again I've seen more than I thought.

[@andrewchilton7186]

For me it’s 1. Ernest Goes to Jail 2. Ernest Saves Christmas 3. Ernest Scared Stupid 4. Ernest Goes to Camp 5. Ernest Goes to School 6. Slam Dunk Ernest 7. Ernest Rides Again 8. Ernest in the Army 9. Dr. Otto (sorry, guys) 10. Ernest Goes to Africa

[@braydengeorg]

ive always been a little baffled at ryan's shift on christmas. in the original episode, he's totally on the side of it being fun and heartwarming, but for some reason, he bluntly says it sucks in this one. opinions can change, of course, im just curious what brought it on.

[@morgancurry789]

Agreed! Who hurt you, Ryan? lol

[@petevaldezbc1]

When I just wanna search some Ernest clips on KZbin, it's always from Jail

[@lookatroopa]

Ended up with a list roughly like this: 1. Slam Dunk Ernest 2. Ernest Goes to Jail 3. Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam 4. Ernest Goes to School 5. Ernest Goes to Camp 6. Ernest Rides Again 7. Ernest in the Army 8. Ernest Saves Christmas 9. Ernest Scared Stupid 10. Ernest Goes to Africa

[@zacharyparker995]

Thanks for the series!

[@fartspoo4244]

I hope this series doesn’t stop. I know Ernest is one thing and you guys did a great honest job on reviews of these “films”. I would love to see you guys start another series. I have no suggestions. Maybe land before time? I dunno.

[@ZyxthePest]

I recently watched Onyx The Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls which tries SO hard to be Scared Stupid and completely forgets you need to make your weirdo manchild lovable.

[@ramizhaddad3008]

I hate to be this person (and I'm sure you guys have heard this), but, why haven't you guys covered "Knowhutimean? Hey Vern, It's My Family Album"? Dr.Otto arguably only had Ernest for a quick minute and yet, its on this list. I think its worth an episode to explore the family album as Varney explores many characters that are hinted toward throughout these movies. Though, I understand if you guys are burnt out.

[@whiteydiamond]

Huge fan from Lynn, MA

[@Kizzudoramu]

Is this replacing Wheel of the Worst?

[@MysteryStew5977]

Yes, they're going to keep repeat watching Ernest forever and ever now.

[@trnkabarfilm]

Well Roulette had ended, so Void replaced Roulette .

[@mattferrett]

Very cool, very cool.

[@mobius273]

IS JACK PACCARD REPLACING MAX PACHECO?

[@phillywonka9852]

I saw a RLM reference and I clapped.

[@TRUESEPH]

Watched every episode! Great stuff.

[@vincentprice9156]

I grew up on most of the Ernest movies and I loved them as a kid. If there were adult jokes I never noticed. Also surprised to see you guys pick Jail for #1 cause that one was always my Favorite followed by Scared Stupid and Camp

[@santiagoavellaneda4463]

very well done and amazing as i was just looking up ernest videos lol

[@santiagoavellaneda4463]

i agree with the top 2 , dont care for any others lol. I like his commercials better than the other movies

[@diegomorales8616]

Top 5 Ernest movies: 1) Christmas, 2) Camp, 3) Jail, 4) Scared, 5) Ernest Rides Again (the most forgotten, underrated Ernest movie).

[@jammerfanreturns6282]

Just subbed to your channel! I'll be watching tonight's ep.

[@KevinJamesVideo]

Thanks!

[@Mr.BobGray]

If I had seen that ice cream commercial as a kid (who loves the Ernest films) and they actually let him say bullshit on TV, I probably would've laughed so hard that I would not be here to post this comment as I'm laughing at the outtake again as an adult.

[@razzthelemon.4400]

i wasn’t even alive when the ernest movies came out and they were still a huge part of my childhood

[@erikwaters]

I have watched this series from the beginning and am genuinely bummed that it's over. I don't know how you guys can top this nostalgic train ride, but I'm hoping you try. Any chance you guys could potentially rank every Goosebumps or Are You Afraid of the Dark episodes? I feel like you guys would slay that. Great work, guys!

[@PogieJoe]

I admit I initially skipped out on this series even though I've been watching all of Neil's videos since forever. But damn was this great. I've never seen a single Ernest movie, and yet now I'll defend that man with my life.

[@gopissgirl5246]

i love ernest thanks to my childhood and this podcast has been one of my favorite niche interests. thanks vern!

[@TheWisestWizards]

Great in depth debate for the number one spot at the end there. I will miss this show.

[@Ralff4]

It's been five years. What Ernest movie are you watching tonight?

[@adamcharleshovey7105]

Ernest movies may not be great, but they were a very large part of my childhood. I still look back on them fondly. Thanks Jim Varney, Rest in Peace!

[@BenjaminMiles]

What a great series (even though Scared Stupid totally should have won 1st). Would love to see more like this from you guys!

[@GreenW0lverine]

Disagree, jail was the best

[@russ4024]

I feel like you are the next Red Letter Media. Keep it up!

[@x4skill]

I did it! I completed the definitive ernest movie review series! Great job!

[@TylerSuronen]

I've never seen Ernest. I don't plan to, but I think I know where I'd start now if I did. Just great to hear your thoughts on these movies. Thanks.

[@CoconutDaddy]

It has been a wonderful ride with you guys But this has probably been brought up before but why was Hey Vern! It's My Family Album not considered with the rest of the Earnest features?

[@btn011486]

What were not going to do is act like this isn't the best series in KZbin. This is awesome

[@torgosaves427]

Have any of you heard of the movie Existo? Directed by Coke Sams. Jim Varney has an insanely good scene in that xD

[@xXLunatikxXlul]

Ernest goes to Africa is in my top 3.

[@lastlogicallib]

1:08 damn, I really liked “Rides Again”. Granted I am someone who watched it and Goes to Camp immediately upon video release.

[@SphericalAce]

46:06 Alright Neil, it's been 5 years, which Ernest Movie are we watching tonight?

[@BabinSquared]

I see I wasn't the only one waiting for this day.

[@David_Downs]

hmmm, I would probably go 1. Scared Stupid 2. Christmas 3. Jail 4. Camp 5. Dr. Otto for the top 5.

[@TheOdiousMonk]

Ernest Scared Stupid is WAAAYYY better than Hocus Pocus.

[@slodoco]

You watched the Christmas movie and didn't like it as a kid? What are you, the Grinch?

[@SilverWatcher.]

The Halloween was my favorite movie

[@lucashernandez6160]

You guys passed up on bogger lips for #1 aw man lol

[@Daniel_B_23]

Why was doctor Otto even in this, it’s so wildly different than the rest of the films.

[@barbarianbrother1]

Where'd you guys get the Ernest vest and hat? I'd love to have my own Ernest wardrobe

[@rickfranklin1471]

Ernest scared stupid should be first place

[@mondowrongo9510]

I have a 12” toy of Ernest with a pull string in his back that makes him talk. Best thrift store buy ever. It was in its box too!

[@jimwillson365]

Sure am glad it's raining song will always put camp in top two for me.

[@gridlo]

You guys are way too hard on Chuck and Bobby. I really like Chuck as an actor. Seems like a fun guy. He's got a great line delivery. "Bobby. Something bad wrong here."

[@6Shooter28]

never noticed this before but why does jim varney's james cagney impression sound like ronald reagan

[@rosie_mew]

i love these videos

[@flamingsandshadow5811]

Ernest scared stupid is the god among Ernest movies

[@IShy2]

Actually, one of the episodes of an old series and fanmade characters I made was inspired by Goes To Jail Kyle, Cody's dopleganger (Cody from Total DramaRama)

[@Jamessmith-xk3fh]

The best Ernest movie is Ernest Scared Stupid

[@Endocrom]

Looking up his IMDB I see that he was on *multiple* variety shows in the 70's, (Hee-Haw and the type of stuff my Grandparents would watch). Funny to think there's an entire era of Jim Varney material out there, some lost and some only on those big VHS sets of stuff like "Pink Lady and Jeff"

[@Trilaan]

Ernest Rides Again was the last Ernest movie I loved. I didn't like Slam Dunk or School very much and Army even less. Also, when I first saw Africa in a video store I was surprised they'd made another one. I'm putting Rides Again at 5.

[@vincentrusso4097]

Scared stupid gang will rise up mark my words

[@martincrazereptiles8477]

i just bought boxet on ebay.miss eatching ernest movies. but i never seen Ernest goes to Africa and in army and think few others too. Ernest saves christmas was very first Ernest movie i seen as on nearly every year on Christmas. Ernest goes to jail ismy favourite

[@nikchemnyk]

Madea went to jail. An Ernest influence?

[@brandonspain12345]

As well as Boo A Medea Halloween AND A Medea Christmas.

[@AmyAyresWrites]

I thought the message of school was that smart people are mean😂

[@Pleto22]

I remember an Ernest TV show maybe on TNT did it actually exist or childhood fever dream?

[@d_dizzie_druck5753]

Aaron P.D. yup

[@jjmini]

Imo Scared Stupid is leagues above the rest of the movies its not even close.

[@TheShospitali]

You know what I think killed those later movies. In between ""Ernest Goes To Jail" or it could've been "Ernest Scared Stupid" to when "Ernest Rides Again" came out it was a few years in between he hadn't done anything in a while for a period of time. Not even a commercial. So to me people sort of had forgotten about him & the Ernest Character.. And the movies was moving toward a different & younger audience. Kind of like "Robin Williams Movies" people got tired of him doing those sticky comedies. And once again people was ready to move on. So Ernest tried to hold his own. But the audience was changing. Ernest had his own Saturday Morning Show for a season or two & once did commercials after that for a period of time when he did "Ernest Rides Again" he didn't show up anywhere for a few years so people forgot who he was. Just didn't stand out anymore. But at the same time I think he was going through a divorce in Jim Varney's real life problems.

[@tomjung4960]

very happy about jail being #1 thank you

[@philandrews2860]

Thanks for doing this. I would agree with the top 2, but I thought Camp was awful and I'd put it near the bottom, just before Africa. I've never seen Dr. Otto and had never heard of it before. Now I'll have to watch it :)

[@TheBombShhh]

you guys should check out "Billy and Bobby the Whacky Duo On Vacation". it's the silent old guy from the ernest movies reprising his role, and someone else re-casted as the fat guy. made in 2010.

[@jimwillson365]

Jail, camp, stupid, Beverly hillbillies, xmass

[@mobius273]

coming 2021: "earnest goes to jail: who the fuck is earnest?"

[@Ditocoaf]

I've loved this series, but I'm looking forward to these guys making other kinds of things again. Spending half a year reviewing one low-budget film series I've never heard of was surprising and great, and I'm glad to have gone on this journey with them. But contrary to other comments here, I'd hate for this sort of thing to become their entire thing (and I don't think it will).

[@lostnorbt]

Scared stupid is one because of miak and he romances the troll Disney could not