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24 daring new contestants of all ages, shapes and sizes will go head to head through four rounds of grueling and physically demanding but wildly hilarious obstacle courses to win the title of "Wipeout Champion" and the grand prize of $50,000.

Pilot

The next 24 contestants compete against each other and the clock to make it through wild obstacle courses to ultimately be one of the final 4. The obstacles this week include Slippery Stairs, Foamy Killer Surf, Launch Pads, Big Balls, Dreadmill Door Jam and Sweeper Sack. The final 4 then face the Wipeout Zone. The contestant with the fastest time wins $50,000.

July 1, 2008

Twenty-four contestants compete against each other and the clock to make it through wild obstacle courses, including Doughnut Run, Crazy Beams, Pole Vault, Toothbrush Sweeper, Big Balls, Launch Pads, and Sucker Punch, to ultimately be one of the final 4. The final 4 then face the Wipeout Zone. The contestant with the fastest time wins $50,000.

July 8, 2008

Twenty four Contestants, including a flight attendant, a professional poker player, a professional bass player, a soccer mom, a DJ, and a nutritionist, compete against each other and the clock through wild obstacles. The Obstacles featured in this episode include Flaming Killer Surf, Tumble Tubes, Wall Swing, Dodge ball Sweeper, Dreadmill Flipper Flop and Barrel Run. The final four will make it to the Wipeout Zone, where the person with the fastest time wins $50,000.

July 15, 2008

The next 24 contestants compete against each other and the clock to make it through wild obstacle courses to ultimately be one of the final 4. This weeks obstacles include Dirty Balls, Big Balls, Ball Swing, Sucker Punch, Dizzy Dummy, Barrel Spill and Slippery Snakes. The final 4 then face the Wipeout Zone. The contestant with the fastest time wins $50,000.

July 22, 2008

Twenty four contestants, including a former Marine, a software developer, a personal trainer, a pre-school teacher and a bartender compete against each other and the clock through wild obstacles. The obstacles featured in this episode include Buoy Run, Smoking Crowbar Sweeper, Killer Surf, Wrecking Ball Dreadmill, Field Goal Swing and Big Ball. The final four will make it to the Wipeout Zone, where the person with the fastest time wins $50,000.

July 29, 2008

"The Wipey's". This week's episode takes a look back at the first six episodes of the season for the first annual Wipey awards. Awards are given in several categories including Best Sucker Punch, Best Sweeper, Best Wipeout on a Non-Obstacle, Favorite Contestant, Dizziest Dummy, Best Big Balls Wipeout and Best Wipeout of the Summer.

Wipey Awards

Twenty four contestants, including a fire dancer,a pilot, a professor, and a pro-surfer, compete against each other and the clock through wild obstacles. The obstacles featured in this episode include the Topple Towers, Big Balls, Butt Kicker, Donut Stack Swing and Teeter Totter. The final four will make it to the Wipeout Zone, where the person with the fastest time wins $50,000.

August 26, 2008

In this special episode, thirty-two contestants compete against each other and the clock through wild obstacles. The obstacles featured in this episode include the Leap of Faith, Human Pinball, Cookie Cutter, Sucker Punch and Big Balls. The final four will make it to the Wipeout Zone, where the person with the fastest time wins $50,000.

September 9, 2008 (1)

Twenty four contestants compete against each other and the clock through wild obstacles. The obstacles featured in this episode include the Goofy Goggles, Bubble Bath Swing, Rolling Logs, Triple Threat and Big Balls. The final four will make it to the Wipeout Zone, where the person with the fastest time wins $50,000.

September 9, 2008 (2)

This one and a half hour season finale takes a look back at the best moments of the season and includes interviews from past contestants and brand-new, never-before-seen scenes.

September 16, 2008

In the 2nd-season premiere, contestants compete against each other in an extreme obstacle course in Buenos Aires in Argentina. Brand new obstacles include Hurtles, Sweeper Gyro and a Bridge Too Far.

May 27, 2009

24 new contestants battle their way through an obstacle course featuring Plank in the Face, Fender Bender, Aqua Launch, Wrecking Ball, Log Roll, King of the Mountain and Raging Rapids with the goal of earning 50,000 dollars.

June 3, 2009

24 new contestants compete against each other all trying to win the title Wipeout Champion and the 50.000 dollars. New obstacles featured include the Rocket, Banana Hammocks, the Catapult into Foam, Gears of Doom with Foam and the Zip Line Swing.

June 10, 2009 (1)

24 new contestants are sent to the Wipeout obstacle course in Argentina, where they will face new obstacles including Shish Kabob, Zig Zag Buoy Run and Sack Launch.

June 10, 2009 (2)

24 new contestants face new obstacles including Rocket With Austronaut, Sweeper Mace, Blades of Fury, the Tropical Bridge and the Icy Swing in order to win 50,000 dollars and get the title "Wipeout Champion".

June 17, 2009

June 24, 2009

Wipeout is an American reality show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the "world's largest obstacle course". Wipeout is hosted and commentated by John Henson and John Anderson, while Vanessa Lachey acts as the "on-location" presenter. The former presenter was Jill Wagner.

July 1, 2009

July 8, 2009: Couples

This episode's contestants include a thin music student and a 58-year old grandmother, and they will all be challenged by the Sweeper Tires, Slippery Swing Set and the Scary Go Round.

July 15, 2009

24 contestants, including a substitute teacher and a chef, face returning and new obstacles including the Log Roll, Wedge Turntables and the Fender Benders, all hoping to be the winning contestant of 50,000 dollars and becoming the "Wipeout Champion".

July 22, 2009

August 5, 2009: All-Stars

Contestants include a deputy sheriff, a male nurse and an Irishman, facing such new obstacles as Sweeper Wall, Blue Ball Run and Dodge Ball Beam Walk, for a chance at winning $50,000 and the title of "Wipeout Champion".

August 12, 2009

24 contestants battle it out of $50,000 as the challenge the Ballsy-Go-Round, Mesh Mosh Run and Swinging Cereal Killer.

August 26, 2009

A volleyball coach, a ninja and a hip-hop instructor are among the 24 new Americans facing the extreme obstacle course in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The obstacles they will face in order to win the 50,000 dollars and the title of "Wipeout Champion" include Brush Rush, Aqua Launch and Buoy Run.

September 2, 2009

n this special edition of "Wipeout", Australians make a guest appearance. We will see them trying to conquer the new obstacle courses and we will see them falling off the Big Balls!

September 9, 2009: Australia

September 16, 2009

John Henson pairs 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 $100,000.

Wipeout Blind Date

"Wipeout" returns for Season Three, welcoming back America with an all-new course and qualifier stunts. The Fence Flapper, Double Cross and Bruiseball are three of the wild and outrageous new obstacles featured in the world's largest obstacle course contestants will face this season.

We've also raised the stakes with an all-new Wipeout Zone, and the fan favorite Big Balls are back, but with a twist - the Motivator is now the platform that contestants stand on, which sneaks up on them and smacks them from behind, hurling them on the Big Balls if they hesitate.

Welcome Back America

Door Knock, Moving Big Balls and the Zip Line Shape Shifter are three of the wild and crazy new obstacles that contestants will face on "Wipeout," featuring the world's largest new obstacle course.

Anderson Can’t Dance

In celebration of the 2010 World Cup, "Wipeout's" signature obstacle -- Big Balls -- transforms into Big Soccer Balls that go head-to-head against contestants, along with the Trampoline Sweeper and the Fling Set, two of the new wild and crazy obstacles contestants will face this week on "Wipeout."

World Cup

Mid-Evil Wipe-a-Lot, Overdrive and the Circle Challenge are three new obstacles presented -- along with our 1,000th contestant -- on this week's Wipeout," featuring the world's largest new obstacle course.

Excuse Wii

The old saying that Love Hurts' rings true, as daring couples literally go head over heels for one another and compete as a team against other couples, taking on the Blob Launch, Trampoline Shape Shifter and Bruiseball with Dodgeballs, on this week's episode of "Wipeout," featuring the world's largest new obstacle course.

Couples

Host John Henson will undoubtedly be laughing just a bit louder in this episode since he's the brains behind of one of its featured obstacles. About his creation he proclaims: "As an inventor, one hopes to create something that changes the course of mankind -- the wheel, the steam engine, the bedazzler. Today I am proud to present... the TRAMP-O-MEAN. Your move, Stephen Hawking." Diving Board Shape Shifter and Double Cross with Fire Hose are also among the new, wild and outrageous obstacles included in this week's episode of "Wipeout," featuring the world's largest obstacle course.

The Henson Experiment

The Smack Wall Sweeper, Organ Grinder and BruiseBall with Dizzy Dummy are three new wild and wacky obstacles included on a new episode of "Wipeout," featuring the world's largest obstacle course.

Feed Jill

Twenty-four contestants compete against each other and the clock to make it through wild obstacle courses to ultimately be one of the final 4. The final 4 then face the Wipeout Zone. The contestant with the fastest time wins $50,000

The Wrecking Family

Screw You Banana

Knock Knock, Who’s There? Wipeout

Twelve teams of family members compete in obstacles, including the Pitchfork Tumblers, Trampoline Sweeper and Fling Set.

Family

Totally, Totally Inappropriate

Mustard, Ketchup and Wipeout Weenies

Ladies Night

Food Fight

Ahoy, Ye Land Lubbers

America’s Finest

The fourth-season premiere is a winter version of the extreme obstacle course, featuring Spinning Ski Lift, Snowplow Sweeper and Big Balls with a new twist, the Snow-tivator.

Winter Wipeout: Over the Big Balls to Nana's House We Go

Obstacles include Mogul Madness and Yule Log Jam.

Winter Wipeout: The Musical

Winter Wonder Planks, Ski Lift and Seven Letter Word are among the obstacles faced. Contestants include a rocket scientist, a dancer and a river guide with an extreme fear of beavers.

Winter Wipeout: Don't Fear The Beaver

Obstacles include Snowman Sweepers; the Winter Brrr Blob, which launches contestants 50 feet in the air; the Snowtivator and Big Balls. Contestants include the Last Human, Perfect 10 and the cute and tiny Mikachu.

Winter Wipeout: Baby It's Blob Outside

The Gingerbread House, Big Balls, the Yule Log Jam and the Wipeout Ice Arena are among the obstacles faced.

Winter Wipeout: Hockey Pucks And Bieber Fever

Snowplow Sweeper, Wipeout Ski Lift and Holiday Hams are among obstacles faced by contestants, including the Hockey Hottie, Ripped Rhino and Mr. Grinch.

Winter Wipeout: This Little Piggy Went To Wipeout

Snowman Surprise, Yule Log Jam (where Booty Pop butts in) and Big Balls (with a dolphin impersonator chattering away) are among the obstacles faced. Contestants include Studly Student, Pretty Piggy and the Quitter.

Winter Wipeout: Some People Just Don't Know When To Quit

Family teams face off against each other and take on Snow Blower, Ski Lift and Alpine Village.

Winter Wipeout: Family Night, Kids Eat It For Free

Bed Bugs, Springavator, Big Balls and Trampoline Spring Fling are among the obstacles that contestants face before they are fed breakfast in the Wipeout Kitchen.

Spring Wipeout: The Birds, The Bees And The Bed Bugs

Flipsy Daisy, Spring Fling and Springtime in Paris are among the obstacles faced. Meanwhile, Ballsy is busy in the Wipeout Kitchen, serving up his famous giblets and other delicacies.

Spring Wipeout: Ballsy Shows Off His Giblets

Scarecase, the Banana Split, the Diving Board Spring Fling and a gladiator-theme challenge are among the obstacles faced.

Spring Wipeout: John Henson, Zombie Hunter

A "Bowled Over" obstacle brings full body contact to bowling. Contestants also face the Chocolate Shop and an Arabian Nights-theme challenge.

Spring Wipeout: The Wizard Of Owws

Obstacles include a troublesome Qualifier, Big Balls, a Zip Line onto the Spring Fling, the Candy Store in the Wipeout Kitchen, Scareousel and the Supertramp Challenge. One contestant promises to propose to his girlfriend if he wins.

Spring Wipeout: The Most Dramatic Rose Ceremony Ever

Faulty Bridge, Twister Mill, Wipeout Laundromat, Scareousel and Super Tramp Challenge are among the obstacles faced.

Spring Wipeout: Dirty Laundry

A romantic obstacle course is tackled by twelve engaged couples, who will face the Love Boat Launch, the Springivator and a Wedding Cake Testing.

Spring Wipeout: Engaged Couples

A preview of the summer session features a look at new obstacles, including the Wipeout Wall, the Flume of Doom, the Illusion-ator, Driver's Ed and the Wipeout Play Set.

Summer Sneak Peek

It's hotties vs. nerds in a battle of the sexes that includes such obstacles as the Wipeout Carwash, Total Carnage and the Wipeout Play Set.

Hotties Versus Nerds

The Lawnmower, Big Balls, the Mood Swing and the Scareousel are among the obstacles faced.

Let's Make a Wipeout

The Mood Swing is tipsy, the Qualifier plays Human Pinball with contestants and the Wipeout Kitchen serves Mexican food.

At Full Tilt

Wheel of Misfortune, Total Carnage, Wipeout Playset and Towering Flume of Doom are among the obstacles faced.

Wheel of Misfortune

Past contestants return to face the Double Sweeper Dive and a round of Jump the Shark for a shot at $50,000.

All-Stars

A socially awkward contestant, a high-school "clownselor" and a "bull-frog assassin" are served a baby-food smorgasbord and brave the sushi bar at the Wipeout Kitchen.

You're All Acting Like Babies!

Bosses and employees team up to tackle the obstacle course as X-Ray Men, Shock Jocks and Country Club Cuties face the Caterpillar, Total Carnage and a Detour to a Race Track.

Boss and Employee

Total Carnage and Wipeout Carwash are among the obstacles faced by a retired rock star, a music man, a roadie, a cheerleader mom and a poker player.

Ballsy Gets a Hard Hat

Kindergarten Chaos (complete with flying paint and dodgeballs) and a challenge that involves wearing a potato sack and braving an elevated sweeper arm are among the obstacles faced.

Is That a Potato in Your Sack or Are You Just Happy to Wipeout?

Bucking Broncos and hurled horseshoes, a Monkey Jiggalator and pizza served up Double Barrel-style are among the obstacles.

Bucking Broncos and Jiggling Monkeys

The Road Trip and The Wipeout Zone are tackled by a sewer rat, a photobomber, a make-up artist and the brokenhearted.

Ballsy’s Playground

Contestants are swatted like flies; take a three-wheeled driver-education test; dive into the Double Barrell; and face sea sponges, Total Carnage and the Wipeout Playset.

Contestants Are Dropping Like Flies

Family duos brave the obstacles, including Double Bubble Trouble, the space-theme Double Barrel, Total Carnage and the Wipeout Playset.

The Family That Wipeouts Together

Twenty-four contestants compete against each other and the clock to make it through wild obstacle courses to ultimately be one of the final 4. The final 4 then face the Wipeout Zone. The contestant with the fastest time wins $50,000.

Does This Avatar Make Me Look Fat?

Blind Date 2.0: This Could Get Ugly

Contestants face the Nutcracker Sweet, Santa's Workshop and the Jingle Balls.

Winter Wipeout: Deck The Balls

The fifth season begins with a winter version that includes icy obstacles, such as the Snow Shovel Trouble, Pain in the Ice and Candy Pain Lane. Vanessa Lachey cohosts.

A Sight For Sore Ice

Ice, Ice Baby

Family Tree

Shoulda SAW That Coming

Valentine's Day Couples

Contestants encounter Garry the Eskimo as they tackle the Arctic Circle.

That Snow Way to Fall Down

Contestants tackle obstacles while they are terrorized by yetis.

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti

The fifth summer season premieres with hotties vs. nerds in a battle of the sexes.

Hotties Versus Nerds 2.0

A military-themes edition features 24 members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Obstacles include: "Private Bee-jamin", "Drill Sergeant", and "Hangover".

Wipeout Salutes the Armed Forces

Bosses and employees team up to tackle the obstacle course which includes the Corporate Ladder, the Pound About and Bigfoot. Among the contestants are the "cool coaches" and the "pranking pastors." (Special Tuesday 8 pm airing)

Boss & Employee 2012

Host John Henson puts his stamp on new obstacles, including Henson Headshots, Slappy Meal and the Spin Psycho.

It's the John Henson Show

Contestants compete on an extreme obstacle course for a $50,000 prize.

Udderly Ridiculous

Competitors face obstacles including Monkey Business, School Daze and Gold Rush Petrified Forest.

Gorillas in our Midst

Single men and women form teams of two and tackle obstacles that include Head Over Heels, Lovers Lane and the Wipeout Nursery

Blind Date 2012

Contestants, including Geriatric Groupie, Southern Belle and Cougar Hunter, take on obstacles Batter Up, Karate Class, Panic Hammocks and Spin Psycho.

Batter Up

Title reference: Contestant Sheryl Crawford calls herself a hillbilly. Additionally, the "Hillbilly Mowdown" course in the 3rd round is introduced.

Hillbilly Wipeout

Twelve Wipeout losers (as well as twelve of the 90+ champions) return to Wipeout.

Winners and Losers

Contestants face obstacles including Boat Bouys, Swept Away, Ocean Commotion and Panic Hammocks.

Uncle Stevie's Squid Pit and BBQ

Contestants face obstacles that include Aunt Patty Cake and the Lumberjerks.

Family Matters

Contestants face obstacles including Snakes on the Plains, Pulling Teeth and the Hangover.

Snakes on the Plains

Contestants face obstacles including Surf's Up, Wipeout Subway Car and the Caregrounds.

Rats!

A Western-theme obstacle course includes a showdown with Toby, a giant gunslinger. Other hurdles include Cactus Chaos and Spin Psycho.

Showdown at the Wipeout Saloon

Stephanie Pokswinski is the final contestant this season to earn 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy. Unfortunately, she failed to advance.

Back To School: Students' Revenge

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

The Best Seasons of Wipeout

The Best Seasons of Wipeout

Season 6

Season 5

Season 7

Season 4

Season 3

Season 2

Season 1