8.7/1028 votes#1 - Winter Wipeout: Deck The Balls
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 12/8/2011
Contestants face the Nutcracker Sweet, Santa's Workshop and the Jingle Balls.
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- 7.7/1012 votes
#2 - A Sight For Sore Ice
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 1/5/2012
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: N/A
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- 8.0/1012 votes
#3 - Ice, Ice Baby
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 1/12/2012
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: N/A
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- 8.1/109 votes
#4 - Family Tree
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 1/19/2012
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: N/A
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- 8.0/109 votes
#5 - Shoulda SAW That Coming
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2012
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: N/A
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- 8.0/109 votes
#6 - Valentine's Day Couples
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2012
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.
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8.8/108 votes#7 - That Snow Way to Fall Down
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/2012
Contestants encounter Garry the Eskimo as they tackle the Arctic Circle.
Director: N/A
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- 9.0/1010 votes
#8 - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/23/2012
Contestants tackle obstacles while they are terrorized by yetis.
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- 8.3/1011 votes
#9 - Hotties Versus Nerds 2.0
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 6/28/2012
The fifth summer season premieres with hotties vs. nerds in a battle of the sexes.
Director: N/A
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- 8.9/1010 votes
#10 - Wipeout Salutes the Armed Forces
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 7/5/2012
A military-themes edition features 24 members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Obstacles include: "Private Bee-jamin", "Drill Sergeant", and "Hangover".
Director: N/A
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- 8.6/109 votes
#11 - Boss & Employee 2012
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 7/10/2012
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)
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- 8.7/109 votes
#12 - It's the John Henson Show
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 7/12/2012
Host John Henson puts his stamp on new obstacles, including Henson Headshots, Slappy Meal and the Spin Psycho.
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- 8.1/109 votes
#13 - Udderly Ridiculous
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 7/17/2012
Contestants compete on an extreme obstacle course for a $50,000 prize.
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- 8.3/1011 votes
#14 - Gorillas in our Midst
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 7/19/2012
Competitors face obstacles including Monkey Business, School Daze and Gold Rush Petrified Forest.
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- 8.8/108 votes
#15 - Blind Date 2012
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 7/26/2012
Single men and women form teams of two and tackle obstacles that include Head Over Heels, Lovers Lane and the Wipeout Nursery
Director: N/A
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- 8.5/1012 votes
#16 - Batter Up
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 8/2/2012
Contestants, including Geriatric Groupie, Southern Belle and Cougar Hunter, take on obstacles Batter Up, Karate Class, Panic Hammocks and Spin Psycho.
Director: N/A
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- 8.3/109 votes
#17 - Hillbilly Wipeout
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 8/9/2012
Title reference: Contestant Sheryl Crawford calls herself a hillbilly. Additionally, the "Hillbilly Mowdown" course in the 3rd round is introduced.
Director: N/A
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- 9.0/109 votes
#18 - Winners and Losers
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 8/16/2012
Twelve Wipeout losers (as well as twelve of the 90+ champions) return to Wipeout.
Director: N/A
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- 8.5/108 votes
#19 - Uncle Stevie's Squid Pit and BBQ
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 8/23/2012
Contestants face obstacles including Boat Bouys, Swept Away, Ocean Commotion and Panic Hammocks.
Director: N/A
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- 9.1/1014 votes
#20 - Family Matters
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 8/23/2012
Contestants face obstacles that include Aunt Patty Cake and the Lumberjerks.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.8/108 votes
#21 - Snakes on the Plains
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 8/30/2012
Contestants face obstacles including Snakes on the Plains, Pulling Teeth and the Hangover.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1010 votes
#22 - Rats!
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 9/6/2012
Contestants face obstacles including Surf's Up, Wipeout Subway Car and the Caregrounds.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.8/108 votes
#23 - Showdown at the Wipeout Saloon
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 9/13/2012
A Western-theme obstacle course includes a showdown with Toby, a giant gunslinger. Other hurdles include Cactus Chaos and Spin Psycho.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/1011 votes
#24 - Back To School: Students' Revenge
Season 5 Episode 24 - Aired 9/20/2012
Stephanie Pokswinski is the final contestant this season to earn 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy. Unfortunately, she failed to advance.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
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!
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...
Genre:Reality
Network:ABC
Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Winter Wipeout: Deck The Balls" is the best rated episode of "Wipeout" season 5. It scored 8.7/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/8/2011. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "A Sight For Sore Ice".