Nestled in the heart of cable television, TruTV’s comedic gem, Impractical Jokers, has been sweeping the world with its hilarity. And to celebrate the Impractical Jokers season finale, we’re taking a look back at some of the most hilarious moments from this past season.

For those unfamiliar with Impractical Jokers, the series brings a completely original, unique, and always funny premise to the often stale hidden camera genre. Instead of using unsuspecting people as “victims” for their staged pranks, Impractical Jokers flips the tables and makes the hosts the butt of the joke.

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It’s that time of year once again – time to salute the 100 top non-fiction production companies operating today, as chosen by realscreen readers.

We solicited your input via realscreen.com and our daily newsletter, and received scores of nominations from international network execs, producers and distributors. Some nominations detailed the efforts of particular companies that have shown their worth as trusted partners, while others itemized particular series or feature docs that stood out for them in 2011.

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Staten Island’s Impractical Jokers, Murr, Sal, Joe and Brian Quinn

With the countless new reality shows coming out for the past decade,I thought I was sick and tired of shows that are based around embarrassment and humiliation, one would think that the shock value of watching others face awkward confrontations would be old news and seem repetitive, however, Impractical Jokers is really funny, and in many ways unique.

It’s a simple formula of four guys telling each other to say embarrassing things to strangers. As simple as the formula seems, it is very complex when one considers the editing that goes into making this show as entertaining as it is.

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TLC’s hit series SAY YES TO THE DRESS: BRIDESMAIDS returns with all-new episodes on Friday, April 13 at 9pm ET/PT. As the highest-rated installment to-date in the network’s popular franchise, SAY YES TO THE DRESS: BRIDESMAIDS gives a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the booming bridesmaids salon at Atlanta’s Bridals by Lori.

Viewers will continue to see the drama behind finding a gown that meets the expectations of a diverse group of demanding (and sometimes difficult) bridesmaids. With the help of a group of outspoken consultants, these wedding day divas must come to an agreement on a look that pleases the entire party. Unfortunately, the style disagreements, opinionated bridesmaids, and hefty price tags are enough to cause the bride’s fantasy wedding to turn into her worst nightmare.

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Imagine sipping a latte at your local coffee shop, and some crazy dude in the rest room throws open the door and hollers for more toilet paper. He’s perched on the bowl, hairy legs spread apart, pants down around his ankles. What would you do?

This scenario was featured on TV’s hilarious new show Impractical Jokers, where four friends compete to pull off pranks on the unsuspecting public while a hidden camera rolls.

Other pranks featured: cutting the line at TKTS in Times Square, shopping straight out of another customer’s cart in the supermarket, crashing on a stranger’s blanket at the beach, and better stuff too complicated to explain. Set the DVR.

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Every car that rolls into BS&F Auto Parts in Soundview has a tale. Now those stories are coming to the small screen in “Hard Parts: South Bronx,” a new reality show to air on SPEED.

The show, which debuts in May, will spotlight owner Joe Ferrer and his crew going the extra mile to fix such unusual cars as a custom all-electric DeLorean and a ‘57 Daimler.

“We’re talking about car parts but there are so many rich characters (in the show) that it becomes more about the person and how these cars affect the owners,” said Executive Producer Pete DeLasho.

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Most brides have problems finding a wedding dress they like — but that’s the least of Karina Smirnoff’s worries.

In this clip from “Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta,” the “Dancing With The Stars” dancer visits Bridals by Lori to look for a dress for her nuptials to Detroit Tigers pitcher Brad Penny.

As Karina steps out in the first dress — a frothy white custom couture gown — everyone gasps in amazement. “I absolutely love it. I love the lace detailing on the skirt,” says the glowing bride-to-be. When asked what she would rate the breathtaking Lazaro dress on a scale of 1 to 10, the dancer doesn’t even hesitate: “Ten,” Karina says, smiling.

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Making fun of your speed-dating partner’s boring job might not be a good way to make a first impression. But when cameras are involved, it’s a great start for a comedy show.

On truTV’s “Impractical Jokers,” friends Joe Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano use hidden cameras to watch each other do everything from insulting their dates to stealing groceries from other people’s carts.

But the guys aren’t trying to be rude. Rather, they’re trying to win a series of four challenges that they face each episode.

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Joe Ferrer and his crew from BS&F Auto Parts on Bronx River Avenue get a turn in the spotlight as Speed Channel has scheduled Hard Parts: South Bronx, a new 13-episode reality series, for launch in May 2012.

Specializing in hard-to-find auto parts, BS&F is a family business, opened in 1980 by Ferrer and his father, who ran a shop in Manhattan for 40 years.

“What people will find is this is not a program about auto parts,” executive producer Mark Hickman of New York-based NorthSouth Productions said in a Speed release. “Auto parts and cars relate to everyone’s life, and the parts are really a way for us to get into ‘Why is this car important to me?’ and the stories behind that.”

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