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Season 1 – Wipeout

Play trailer Poster for Season 1 – Wipeout Jun 2008 Game Show Reality Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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In this reality competition, contestants try to navigate an extreme obstacle course that has been designed to provoke an unprecedented number of crashes, face plants and wipeouts, with one competitor taking home a $50,000 prize each week. We're guessing you're not going to see this show among next year's crop of Humanitas Prize nominees. Hosts John Anderson and John Henson call the play-by-play while a sideline reporter interviews contestants on the course, as well as getting a word or two from the winner at the end of the show.
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Barry Garron The Hollywood Reporter 10/05/2019
"Wipeout" comes closer than almost any other show to justifying the comment made decades ago by former FCC commissioner Newton Minow in which he described TV as "a vast wasteland." Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall Newark Star-Ledger 10/05/2019
I can't see ever wanting or needing to watch it again; I'm hopeful (but not optimistic) that the novelty will wear off quickly. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety 10/05/2019
The exercise has a nasty, repetitive tone, frequently touting the show as one where "people risk bodily harm so you can point and laugh." Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 10/05/2019
2/5
Wipeout highlights the extremes to which some people will go to win money, even if it means getting humiliated in the process. Go to Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba 06/15/2018
It is sublimely moronic, an Al Pacino Hoo-HA of crap. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Wipeout — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Matt Kunitz

Creator

John Anderson

Host

John Henson

Host

Jill Wagner

Host

Matt Kunitz

Executive Producer

J. Rupert Thompson

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 24, 2008 Twenty-four contestants struggle through a grueling obstacle course in a bid to win $50,000. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 1, 2008 A Days Work and a Days Play Twenty-four contestants struggle through a grueling obstacle course in a bid to win $50,000. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 8, 2008 Contestants try their luck against obstacles like the Donut Run, Crazy Beams and the Toothbrush Sweeper in hope of winning cash. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 15, 2008 Where's the Pole?! Contestants try their luck against obstacles, including Flaming Killer Surf, Wall Swing and Barrel Run. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 22, 2008 Contestants take on obstacles like the wrecking ball swing, the slippery snakes and the pinball spinner to win cash. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 29, 2008 Contestants try their luck at obstacles, including Foamy Launch Pads, Barrel Run, Smoking Crowbar Sweeper and Killer Surf. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 5, 2008 Wipey Awards The hosts celebrate the best of the zany contestants with awards such as Dizziest Dummy, Best Big Balls Technique and Best Wipeout; previously unseen footage includes humorous outtakes and bloopers. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 26, 2008 Contestants try their luck against obstacles, including Butt Kicker, Topple Towers and Donut Stack Swing. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 9, 2008 Contestants face the Human Pinball, Leap of Faith, Big Balls, and Sucker Punch in their quest to win the grand prize. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 9, 2008 Contestants face the Bubble Bath Swing, Goofy Goggles, Punch Bowl, Big Balls, Triple Threat and Rolling Logs in their quest to win the grand prize. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 16, 2008 A countdown of the season's best moments; the hosts attempt to run the obstacle course; favorite contestants answer questions. Details

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Season Info

Director
J. Rupert Thompson
Creator
Matt Kunitz
Executive Producer
Matt Kunitz
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Game Show, Reality, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 24, 2008