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The Best Episodes of Wipeout Season 1

Every episode of Wipeout Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Wipeout Season 1!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Wipeout Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:J. Rupert Thompson
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Wipeout Season 1 Episode 2 - July 1, 2008
    6.8/10(29 votes)

    #2 - July 1, 2008

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Wipeout Season 1 Episode 3 - July 8, 2008
    7.3/10(28 votes)

    #3 - July 8, 2008

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:J. Rupert Thompson
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Wipeout Season 1 Episode 4 - July 15, 2008
    6.4/10(27 votes)

    #4 - July 15, 2008

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:J. Rupert Thompson
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Wipeout Season 1 Episode 5 - July 22, 2008
    6.5/10(25 votes)

    #5 - July 22, 2008

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:J. Rupert Thompson
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Wipeout Season 1 Episode 6 - July 29, 2008
    6.2/10(22 votes)

    #6 - July 29, 2008

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:J. Rupert Thompson
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Wipeout Season 1 Episode 7 - Wipey Awards
    6.2/10(21 votes)

    #7 - Wipey Awards

    S1:E7

    "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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Wipeout Season 1 Episode 8 - August 26, 2008
    6.1/10(23 votes)

    #8 - August 26, 2008

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:J. Rupert Thompson
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Wipeout Season 1 Episode 9 - September 9, 2008 (1)
    6.5/10(25 votes)

    #9 - September 9, 2008 (1)

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Wipeout Season 1 Episode 10 - September 9, 2008 (2)
    6.7/10(21 votes)

    #10 - September 9, 2008 (2)

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Wipeout Season 1 Episode 11 - September 16, 2008
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #11 - September 16, 2008

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Wipeout" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by J. Rupert Thompson and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/24/2008. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "July 1, 2008".