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The Best Episodes of Wipeout Season 5

Every episode of Wipeout Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Wipeout Season 5!

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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 5 Episode 1 - Winter Wipeout: Deck The Balls
    8.8/10(29 votes)

    #1 - Winter Wipeout: Deck The Balls

    S5:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 2 - A Sight For Sore Ice
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #2 - A Sight For Sore Ice

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 3 - Ice, Ice Baby
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Ice, Ice Baby

    S5:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 4 - Family Tree
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Family Tree

    S5:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 5 - Shoulda SAW That Coming
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Shoulda SAW That Coming

    S5:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 6 - Valentine's Day Couples
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Valentine's Day Couples

    S5:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 7 - That Snow Way to Fall Down
    9.8/10(10 votes)

    #7 - That Snow Way to Fall Down

    S5:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 8 - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti
    9.7/10(12 votes)

    #8 - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti

    S5:E8

    Contestants tackle obstacles while they are terrorized by yetis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 9 - Hotties Versus Nerds 2.0
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Hotties Versus Nerds 2.0

    S5:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 10 - Wipeout Salutes the Armed Forces
    9.6/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Wipeout Salutes the Armed Forces

    S5:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 11 - Boss & Employee 2012
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Boss & Employee 2012

    S5:E11

    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)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 12 - It's the John Henson Show
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #12 - It's the John Henson Show

    S5:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 13 - Udderly Ridiculous
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Udderly Ridiculous

    S5:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 14 - Gorillas in our Midst
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Gorillas in our Midst

    S5:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 15 - Blind Date 2012
    9.8/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Blind Date 2012

    S5:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 16 - Batter Up
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Batter Up

    S5:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 17 - Hillbilly Wipeout
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Hillbilly Wipeout

    S5:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 18 - Winners and Losers
    9.8/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Winners and Losers

    S5:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 19 - Uncle Stevie's Squid Pit and BBQ
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Uncle Stevie's Squid Pit and BBQ

    S5:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 20 - Family Matters
    9.7/10(16 votes)

    #20 - Family Matters

    S5:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 21 - Snakes on the Plains
    9.8/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Snakes on the Plains

    S5:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 22 - Rats!
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Rats!

    S5:E22

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 23 - Showdown at the Wipeout Saloon
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Showdown at the Wipeout Saloon

    S5:E23

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Wipeout Season 5 Episode 24 - Back To School: Students' Revenge
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Back To School: Students' Revenge

    S5:E24

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

    Director:Unknown
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Winter Wipeout: Deck The Balls" is the best rated episode of "Wipeout" season 5. It scored 8.8/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/8/2011. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "A Sight For Sore Ice".