The 5 Worst Half-Time Shows
Black Eyed Peas – Super Bowl XLV (2011)
Widely considered the low point of the modern era. Off-key vocals, muddy sound and awkward staging turned a hit-packed catalog into a chaotic mess.
Maroon 5 – Super Bowl LIII (2019)
Flat, safe, and instantly forgettable. Despite guest appearances, the show lacked energy, edge and any sense of occasion for the game’s biggest stage.
The Who – Super Bowl XLIV (2010)
Rock legends, but past their prime for this setting. The performance felt stiff, pre-recorded and disconnected from the modern Super Bowl audience.
Justin Timberlake – Super Bowl LII (2018)
High expectations, underwhelming delivery. The Prince tribute fell flat, the set felt unfocused and critics called it a missed opportunity.
Up With People – Multiple Super Bowls (1970s–1990s)
Cheerful, sanitized, and painfully outdated. These shows symbolized everything the halftime performance used to be, before music stars made it relevant.
