James "Murr" Murray was suspended from the Empire State Building while dressed as a mop to conclude filming for season 13 of Impractical Jokers.
The stunt represents the largest production feat in the history of the comedy series. By utilizing one of the most iconic landmarks in the U.S., the troupe aimed to create a visual spectacle that surpassed all previous challenges.
Murray was lowered from the 103rd floor of the skyscraper [1]. Reports on the exact height of the suspension vary, with some sources placing him at 1,250 feet above Manhattan [3], while others estimate the height of the 103rd floor at approximately 1,050 feet [1]. Regardless of the exact measurement, Murray hung over 100 stories above the street [2].
The production required Murray to wear a costume resembling a mop while hanging over the edge of the building. The physical and mental toll of the height became evident during the process.
"I did not expect to start crying," Murray said.
His fellow troupe members watched the descent from the rooftop, noting the intensity of the stunt. Brian Quinn said the experience of witnessing the event was a "life event" [1].
Following the completion of the descent, Murray expressed relief that the team managed to execute the complex maneuver. "We just pulled that off," Murray said [2].
The stunt serves as the wrap for the current season of the show, which focuses on the four friends placing each other in increasingly uncomfortable and public situations. This particular challenge moved the show from social awkwardness to a high-altitude physical feat.
“"I did not expect to start crying."”
The scale of this stunt signals a shift in the production value of Impractical Jokers as it enters its 13th season. Moving from improvisational street comedy to high-budget, coordinated spectacles suggests the show is leaning into 'event television' to maintain viewership and create viral moments in a crowded digital landscape.
