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Wipeout

TV·2008–2014·7 seasons, 129 episodes·ABC·Comedy·1h·7.9·Created by Scott Larsen, Matt Kunitz

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Human cannonballs! Human pinballs! Crashes, smashes and mud splashes! Each week thrill-seekers compete in the world's largest extreme obstacle course designed to provide the most spills, face plants and wipeouts ever seen on television.

Each week 24 daring new contestants of all ages, shapes and sizes will go head to head through a grueling but wildly hilarious obstacle course to win the title of Wipeout Champion. In the end, only one contestant will win, while everyone else will Wipeout!

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Episode 101S01E01 · 9.0
  2. 02Wipeout S01E02Episode 102S01E02 · 9.0
  3. 03Episode 103S01E03 · 9.0

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Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode11Episodes2008Aired 9.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Season's bestEpisode 101June 24, 2008 9.0
  2. S01E02Wipeout S01E02Episode 102July 1, 2008 9.0
  3. S01E03Episode 103July 8, 2008 9.0
  4. S01E04Episode 104July 15, 2008 9.0Flaming Killer Surf, Tumble Tubes, Dodgeball Sweeper, Dreadmill Flipper Flop, Wall Swing and Barrel Run are among the over-the-top obstacles
  5. S01E05Episode 105July 22, 2008 9.0Wrecking Ball Swing, Slippery Snakes, Barrel Spill, Bareback Killer Surf, Pinball Spinner and Dirty Balls are among the over-the-top obstacl
  6. S01E06Episode 106July 29, 2008 9.0Foamy Launch Pads, Barrel Run with Waterfall, Smoking Crowbar Sweeper, Buoy Run and Killer Surf are among the over-the-top obstacles include
  7. S01E07Episode 109August 5, 2008 9.0
  8. S01E08Episode 107August 26, 2008 9.0
  9. S01E09Episode 108September 9, 2008 9.0Human Pinball, Leap of Faith, Cookie Cutter, Big Balls and Sucker Punch are among the over-the-top obstacles included in this week's episode
  10. S01E10Episode 110September 9, 2008 9.0Bubble Bath Swing, Goofy Goggles, Punch Bowl, Big Balls, Triple Threat and Rolling Logs are among the over-the-top obstacles included in thi
  11. S01E11Episode 111September 16, 2008 9.0

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0216Episodes2009AiredSeason avg
  1. S02E01Episode 210May 27, 2009
  2. S02E02Episode 202June 3, 2009Plank in the Face, Fender Bender, Aqua Launch, Wrecking Ball Log Roll, King of the Mountain and Raging Rapids are among the wild and outrage
  3. S02E03Episode 214June 10, 2009The Catapult into Foam, Banana Hammocks, the Rocket, Gears of Doom with Foam and Zip Line Swing are among the wild and outrageous new obstac
  4. S02E04Episode 205June 10, 2009Shish Kabob, Zig Zag Buoy Run and Sack Launch are among the wild and outrageous new obstacles included in this week's episode of "Wipeout."
  5. S02E05Episode 203June 17, 2009Raging Rapids, Aqua Launch, Crazy Sweeper, King of the Mountain, Waterfall Turntables, Fender Bender and Big Balls with Motivator are among
  6. S02E06Episode 216June 24, 2009"Wipeout" goes Hollywood with a special qualifier that culminates with the "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs"* obstacle, where contestants mus
  7. S02E07Episode 213July 1, 2009Spiked Fenders, Spinning Triangles and Drop Bridge are among the wild and outrageous new obstacles included in this week's episode of "Wipeo
  8. S02E08Episode 208July 8, 2009Couples collide! This week a special episode of "Wipeout" pits couples competing as a team against other couples to test their love, enthusi
  9. S02E09Episode 209July 15, 2009Sweeper Trees, Slippery Swing Set and the Scary Go Round are three of the wild and crazy new obstacles that contestants, including a skinny
  10. S02E10Episode 204July 22, 2009
  11. S02E11Episode 212August 5, 2009This week a special "Wipeout" "All-Star" episode features former fan favorite contestants Ariel "Never Been Kissed" Tweto, "Go-Go Dancer" Je
  12. S02E12Episode 207August 12, 2009A deputy sheriff, a male nurse and a lucky Irishman compete this week to out-do each other on the Blue Ball Run, Sweeper Wall and Dodge Ball
  13. S02E13Episode 211August 26, 2009Ballsy-Go-Round, Mesh Mosh Run and Swinging Cereal Killer are three of the wild and crazy new obstacles that contestants, including a profes
  14. S02E14Episode 201September 2, 2009A volleyball coach, a ninja and a hip-hop instructor compete on obstacles including Brush Rush, Aqua Launch and Buoy Run on this week's epis
  15. S02E15Episode 217September 9, 2009The Johns go down under after receiving an opportunity to host this unique Australian version of "Wipeout," which we wanted to share with ou
  16. S02E16Episode 215September 16, 2009Blades of Fury, Gears of Doom, Banana Split, Onion Ring Hurtles and Hot Dog Swing are among the wild and crazy new obstacles that contestant

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season0318Episodes2010AiredSeason avg
  1. S03E01Wipeout Blind DateJune 1, 2010We've paired up 12 single guys and 12 single girls to take on the "Wipeout" course as their first date and a chance to win a grand prize of
  2. S03E02Welcome Back AmericaJune 22, 2010
  3. S03E03Anderson Can't DanceJune 24, 2010Door Knock, Moving Big Balls and the Zip Line Shape Shifter are three of the wild and crazy new obstacles that contestants will face on "Wip
  4. S03E04World CupJune 29, 2010In celebration of the 2010 World Cup, "Wipeout's" signature obstacle -- Big Balls -- transforms into Big Soccer Balls that go head-to-head a
  5. S03E05Excuse WiiJuly 1, 2010Mid-Evil Wipe-a-Lot, Overdrive and the Circle Challenge are three new obstacles presented -- along with our 1,000th contestant -- on this we
  6. S03E06CouplesJuly 6, 2010The old saying that Love Hurts rings true, as daring couples literally go head over heels for one another and compete as a team against othe
  7. S03E07The Henson ExperimentJuly 8, 2010Host John Henson will undoubtedly be laughing just a bit louder in this episode since he's the brains behind of one of its featured obstacle
  8. S03E08Feed JillJuly 15, 2010
  9. S03E09The Wrecking FamilyJuly 20, 2010Tune in for the Tongan Truck vs. the Wrecking Ball Shake-a-Later. See the unstoppable force meet the immovable object. And don't miss this e
  10. S03E10Screw You BananaJuly 22, 2010Trick Stairs, Hoop Run and Fling Set are three of the wild and outrageous obstacles that contestants will face on this week's episode of "Wi
  11. S03E11Knock Knock, Who's There? WipeoutAugust 3, 2010"Want to know the Wipeout recipe? Take 24 contestants, 10,000 gallons of mud, four Moving Big Balls and shake briskly. Serves: Everyone!," s
  12. S03E12FamilyAugust 10, 2010Twelve teams made up of mothers and their sons, and fathers and their daughters will compete to win $50,000 dollars. Will being related help
  13. S03E13Totally, Totally InappropriateAugust 17, 2010"This episode is completely inappropriate and I'm not just talking about the Big Balls," said host John Henson. Unbalanced Beams, Pendulum S
  14. S03E14Mustard, Ketchup and Wipeout WeeniesAugust 24, 2010"Bruiseball is as American as Apple pie, provided that pie is thrown at your head," says host John Henson. Organ Grinder and Smack Wall are
  15. S03E15Ladies NightAugust 31, 2010
  16. S03E16Food FightSeptember 7, 2010"'Food fight' is a bit of a misnomer. This is more of a food beat down," says host John Henson. Lean and mean cuisine is on the menu as Ital
  17. S03E17Ahoy, Ye Land LubbersSeptember 14, 2010"I originally misinterpreted the 'pirate' theme and sold illegal copies of the show out of the trunk of my car," says host John Henson. Land
  18. S03E18America's FinestSeptember 14, 2010"This is an episode dedicated to America's finest! And to a lesser degree, payback for every speeding ticket I've ever gotten," says host Jo

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season0431Episodes2011AiredSeason avg
  1. S04E01Winter Wipeout: Over the Big Balls to Nana's House We GoJanuary 6, 2011Host John Henson says, "My nana hasn't had so many visitors since they served that search warrant in '97." On this week's premiere episode o
  2. S04E02Winter Wipeout: The MusicalJanuary 13, 2011Host John Henson sings a Holiday tune from the warm and cozy booth as temperatures drop outside. Henson adds, "It's our craziest course yet
  3. S04E03Winter Wipeout: Don't Fear the BeaverJanuary 20, 2011"Tune in for white hot, ice cold competition - and other temperature-related wordplay," says host John Henson. Winter Wonder Planks joins th
  4. S04E04Winter Wipeout: Baby It's Blob OutsideJanuary 27, 2011"It's the most dramatic winter event since Frosty the Snowman melted," says host John Henson. Before encountering two Snowman Sweepers out t
  5. S04E05Winter Wipeout: Hockey Pucks and Bieber FeverFebruary 3, 2011
  6. S04E06Winter Wipeout: This Little Piggy Went to WipeoutFebruary 10, 2011"We've got frost on our Balls! Now do we have your attention?," asks host John Henson. The Holiday Hams make their presence felt when they l
  7. S04E07Winter Wipeout: Some People Just Don't Know When to QuitFebruary 17, 2011Host John Henson says, "You can't spell 'winner' without 'Winter Wipeout.' At least I think you can't..I don't test well." In this episode c
  8. S04E08Winter Wipeout: Family Night, Kids Eat It for FreeFebruary 24, 2011Host John Henson says, "And you thought our course was cold-blooded in the summer? Tune in to see 24 new contestants knocked on their ice!'"
  9. S04E09Spring Wipeout: The Birds, the Bees and the Bed BugsMarch 17, 2011Frost is melting off the Big Balls, which means it's time to spring forward for a new season of "Wipeout," and the world's most extraordinar
  10. S04E10Spring Wipeout: Ballsy Shows Off His GibletsMarch 24, 2011"It's time to Spring forward.. let us worry about the falling back part," says host John Henson. Ballsy has been let loose in the "Wipeout"
  11. S04E11Spring Wipeout: John Henson, Zombie HunterMarch 31, 2011What goes up.. almost surely must comes down, as players will discover when they encounter the Scarecases, then take a leap off of the Divin
  12. S04E12Spring Wipeout: The Wizard of OwwsApril 14, 2011"For years, bowling has lacked one crucial element -- full body contact. Wipeout' corrects that oversight, bringing an entirely new meaning
  13. S04E13Spring Wipeout: The Most Dramatic Rose Ceremony EverMay 5, 2011"Our obstacle course brings contestants to their knees. Or in this case.. one knee. What Wipeout' has joined together, let no man separate..
  14. S04E14Spring Wipeout: Dirty LaundryMay 12, 2011"Wipeout offers contestants a chance to air their dirty laundry..but unfortunately we have no gentle cycle. They get it right in the delicat
  15. S04E15Spring Wipeout: Engaged CouplesMay 19, 2011"If these engaged couples can put up with the abuse we dole out, marriage should be a snap!," says host John Henson. Love is in bloom for th
  16. S04E16Summer Sneak PeekJune 21, 2011"It's the best sneak peek you can have without a cover charge and a two drink minimum," says host John Henson. With summer here, it's time t
  17. S04E17Hotties vs NerdsJune 23, 2011"Tonight it's Hotties vs. Nerds, which is about the only time you'll see those two words together in a sentence," says host John Henson. The
  18. S04E18Let's Make a WipeoutJune 28, 2011"The only thing better than watching someone fall down is watching a LOT of people fall down," says host John Henson. "Wipeout" welcomes a D
  19. S04E19At Full TiltJune 30, 2011"'Wipeout' - the best thing to happen to gravity since Isaac Newton," says host John Henson. Human Pinball is in full effect on the "Wipeout
  20. S04E20Wheel of MisfortuneJuly 7, 2011"'Wipeout'- if you build it..they will fall," says host John Henson. This week "Wipeout" unleashes a new obstacle, named by viewers the Whee
  21. S04E21All StarsJuly 14, 2011Wipeout harvesting face plants since 2008," says host John Henson. This week "Wipeout" features some of the favorite contestants to ever ste
  22. S04E22You're All Acting Like Babies!July 21, 2011"This is the best season of Wipeout ever! And as the father of a three-month-old, I know from wiping,' says host, John Henson. The Wipeout K
  23. S04E23Boss and EmployeeJuly 28, 2011The best thing to happen to falling down since gravity," says host, John Henson. It's bring your boss to Wipeout day, as bosses and employee
  24. S04E24Ballsy Gets a Hard HatAugust 2, 2011It's a Wipeout-palooza when a Retired Rockstar, Music Man and a Roadie go up against a Cheer Mom and Poker Player who all get hosed, waxed a
  25. S04E25Is That a Potato in Your Sack or Are You Just Happy to Wipeout?August 4, 2011"This week features a new obstacle called Kindergarten Chaos, where contestants go down for a nap.. and the count," says host John Henson. A
  26. S04E26Bucking Broncos and Jiggling MonkeysAugust 9, 2011"The animals rise up against the contestants in this episode! There are wild stallions, crazed monkeys and the kings of the Wipeout jungle..
  27. S04E27Ballsy's PlaygroundAugust 11, 2011"It's called Ballsy's Playground, but to be honest, he grew up in a bad neighborhood," says host John Henson. Ballsy's playground is in full
  28. S04E28Contestants Are Dropping Like FliesAugust 18, 2011What's the last thing that went through the bug's mind before it hit the windshield? A "Wipeout" contestant! 24 contestants find out what it
  29. S04E29The Family That Wipeouts TogetherAugust 25, 2011"Parental guidance is suggested. Unless your parent suggests you run the Wipeout course together, in which case you should contact authoriti
  30. S04E30Does This Avatar Make Me Look Fat?September 13, 2011"My avatar is so real you can feel it.. until it hurts," says host John Henson. Twenty four contestants will want to make their way through
  31. S04E31Blind Date 2.0: This Could Get UglySeptember 15, 2011"Wipeout brings new meaning to the phrase 'love hurts,'" says host John Henson. Twelve couples will meet for the first time for a chance to

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season0524Episodes2011–12Aired 6.5Season avg
  1. S05E01Winter Wipeout: Deck the BallsDecember 8, 2011On this very merry special episode of Winter "Wipeout," contestants will show their holiday spirit as they battle the Nutcracker Sweet, Sant
  2. S05E02Winter Wipeout: A Sight for Sore IceJanuary 5, 2012Host John Henson says "Be sure to watch Winter 'Wipeout' -- same cold conditions, new hot co-host." The weather outside is frightful, but th
  3. S05E03Winter Wipeout: Ice, Ice BabyJanuary 12, 2012Host John Henson says "'Winter Wipeout': so naughty it's nice!" In order for contestants to get their mittens on the cold, hard $50,000 gran
  4. S05E04Winter Wipeout: Family TreeJanuary 19, 2012Host John Henson says Winter Wipeout get knocked out -- cold!" Familial contestants play as duos on a brand new family version of Winter Wip
  5. S05E05Winter Wipeout: Shoulda Saw That ComingFebruary 2, 2012Host John Henson says Winter Wipeout the temperature and our contestants are DROPPING!" Twenty four competitors all have one goal in common
  6. S05E06Winter Wipeout: Valentine's Day CouplesFebruary 9, 2012Host John Henson says, "On our Valentine's edition of Winter Wipeout, you can fall in love.. and water.. and mud!" Love is in the air, and s
  7. S05E07Winter Wipeout: That Snow Way to Fall DownFebruary 16, 2012In another winter edition of "Wipeout," contestants will battle the Arctic Circle, featuring Garry the Eskimo and a germaphobic Polar Bear.
  8. S05E08Winter Wipeout: You Ain't Seen Nothing YetiFebruary 23, 2012Host John Henson says, "It's not nice to laugh at the misfortunes of others. Unless they're on TV, and then it's fun for the whole family!"
  9. S05E09Hotties vs Nerds 2.0June 28, 2012
  10. S05E10Wipeout Salutes the Armed ForcesJuly 5, 2012
  11. S05E11Boss and Employee 2012July 10, 2012The Boss and Employee special returns for more team building exercises when partners made up of employees and their actual bosses learn that
  12. S05E12It's the John Henson ShowJuly 12, 2012Nobody is safe when host John Henson takes over the show and wreaks havoc on all contestants including "Cat Zombie," "Stunt Child" and "Burg
  13. S05E13Udderly RidiculousJuly 17, 2012A course filled with new obstacles welcomes 24 competitors, including a John Wayne-abe, a Tiger Lady and a Dog's Best Friend, as they take o
  14. S05E14Gorillas in Our MidstJuly 19, 201224 contestants take on the all-new Monkey Business, which proves that you never know what big, dirty ape might be lurking in the bushes. Com
  15. S05E15Blind Date 2012July 26, 2012In a special two-hour blind date-themed episode of "Wipeout", co-host Vanessa Lachey introduces single men and women who have never met befo
  16. S05E16Batter UpAugust 2, 2012Hey batter, batter! 24 contestants step up to face the Batter Up obstacle only to end up striking out repeatedly. The competitors then go on
  17. S05E17Hillbilly WipeoutAugust 9, 2012
  18. S05E18Winners and LosersAugust 16, 2012
  19. S05E19Uncle Stevie's Squid Pit and BBQAugust 23, 2012
  20. S05E20Family MattersAugust 23, 2012
  21. S05E21Snakes on the PlainsAugust 30, 2012
  22. S05E22Rats!September 6, 2012
  23. S05E23Showdown at the Wipeout SaloonSeptember 13, 2012
  24. S05E24Back to School: Students' RevengeSeptember 20, 2012 6.5For the first time ever, we celebrate our nation's teachers in front of a live audience full of students in a very special Back-to-School ep

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

Season0616Episodes2013Aired 6.5Season avg
  1. S06E01Welcome Back, JillMay 9, 2013
  2. S06E02Night of the Living Big BallsMay 14, 2013It's a no brainer that it's survival of the fastest as 24 players -- including a Zombie Killer, an Ice Queen and a Foxy Toxicologist -- race
  3. S06E03Senior Citizens, Kids and ConvictsMay 16, 2013You won't want to miss John Henson's slew of wild ideas for contestants, which involve senior citizens, kids, mimes, animals and convicts, a
  4. S06E04Wipeout Family ValuesMay 23, 2013In another true bonding (and bruising) experience, "Wipeout" features teams of two family members running the course together. After an ant
  5. S06E05Boss & Employee: Third ShiftMay 30, 2013It's the ultimate field trip away from the office as Bosses and Employees take a crack at the Wipeout Qualifier together as partners. After
  6. S06E06Brains vs BrawnJune 27, 2013 6.5Can the bigger brains win out over the bigger bodies? In a true test of wits vs muscle, contestants with brainy jobs (doctors, scientists an
  7. S06E07The Ex GamesJuly 11, 2013Will some rekindle lost love? Will others be able to put aside their differences? Contestants will team up with their former girlfriends or
  8. S06E08Newlyweds: Love and Other WipeoutsJuly 18, 2013In the first-ever "Newlyweds" edition of "Wipeout," 12 teams of just-married couples will rock our Cradle of Tough Love before everlasting m
  9. S06E09Cat–Face Shirt!July 25, 2013
  10. S06E10Big Balls of the CaribbeanAugust 1, 2013The Qualifier will kick off with the contestants going head to head against the "Squashbuckler" and end with an invitation to a "Backyard BB
  11. S06E11As Seen on TVAugust 8, 2013Contestants include Baby Barber, Mid-Life Crisis, Crazy Rat Lady and Funniest Girl. Wild stunts on the Qualifier include The Tether Beater a
  12. S06E12Beauty QueensAugust 15, 2013
  13. S06E13How Jill Got Her Groove BackAugust 22, 2013
  14. S06E14Blind Date: Even BlinderSeptember 5, 2013On this all-new special two-hour episode of "Wipeout," 24 men and women will be set up by matchmaker Jill Wagner and sent on the ultimate bl
  15. S06E15Hotties vs Nerds 3.0September 12, 2013
  16. S06E16It's a Dirty Job but Someone's Gotta WipeoutSeptember 19, 2013

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

Season0713Episodes2014AiredSeason avg
  1. S07E01Fall in the FamilyJune 22, 2014Welcome home! In its most competitive season to date, "Wipeout" returns with a super-sized family edition, featuring teams of two family mem
  2. S07E02Hotties vs. Nerds 4.0June 29, 2014
  3. S07E03All–American WipeoutJuly 6, 2014
  4. S07E04Win a Date with JillJuly 13, 2014
  5. S07E05Flush HourJuly 20, 2014
  6. S07E06Blind Date: Falling for YouJuly 27, 2014
  7. S07E07Bachelors vs BachelorettesAugust 3, 2014
  8. S07E08Wide World of WipeoutAugust 10, 2014
  9. S07E09Exes and OHH's!August 17, 2014
  10. S07E10Boss & Employee: Big Balls, Inc.August 24, 2014
  11. S07E11My So-Bald LifeAugust 31, 2014
  12. S07E12Fraternity vs SororitySeptember 7, 2014
  13. S07E13Tournament of ChampionsSeptember 7, 2014

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