Wipeout (2021 game show)

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Wipeout
Wipeout reboot logo.png
GenreSports
Comedy
Created byMatt Kunitz
Scott Larsen
Based onWipeout
Directed byJ. Rupert Thompson
Presented by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes11
Production
Executive producers
  • Matt Kunitz
  • Keith Geller
  • Sharon Levy
  • DJ Nurre
  • Shyam Balsé
  • John Cena
Producers
  • Shawna Cabrera
  • Jefferson Nolan
  • Diana Le
  • Patrick O'Flaherty Jr.
  • Sara Van Acker
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesEndemol Shine North America
Lock and Key Productions
Pulse Creative
Hard Nocks South Productions
DistributorBanijay Group
Release
Original networkTBS
Original releaseApril 1, 2021 (2021-04-01) –
present
External links
Website

Wipeout is an American television game show hosted by John Cena, Nicole Byer, and Camille Kostek which premiered on TBS on April 1, 2021.[1][2] It is a reboot of ABC's Wipeout which ran from 2008 to 2014. The series was renewed for a second season in May 2021.

Production[]

In April 2020, it was announced that the original Wipeout series would be rebooted by TBS.[1] In September 2020, John Cena, Nicole Byer, and Camille Kostek were announced as hosts of the show.[2]

On February 11, 2021, it was announced that the series would premiere on April 1, 2021.[3][4] The first episode also re-aired the following day on TBS's sister network, The CW.[5] On May 19, 2021, it was announced that the reboot series was renewed for a second season.[6]

On October 19, 2021, it was announced that new episodes of the first season will resume on January 11, 2022.[7][8]

Episodes[]

Season 1 (2021)[]

No.Title [9][10]Original air date [9][10]Prod.
code [9]		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"The Big Balls Are Back, Baby!"April 1, 2021 (2021-04-01)1011.06[11][12]
2"Big Ball Energy"April 8, 2021 (2021-04-08)1020.89[13]
3"OMFG Girl Run!"April 15, 2021 (2021-04-15)1030.86[14]
4"Love at First Trip"April 22, 2021 (2021-04-22)1040.82[15]
5"Invasion of the Big Balls"April 29, 2021 (2021-04-29)1050.75[16]
6"Tumble Sleep Eat Repeat"May 6, 2021 (2021-05-06)1060.69[17]
7"Wipe-pedia Vol.1"May 13, 2021 (2021-05-13)1070.65[18]
8"Get Ship Faced"May 20, 2021 (2021-05-20)1080.54[19]
9"Betting Battle"May 27, 2021 (2021-05-27)1090.76[20]
10"Now You Cena, Now You Don't"June 3, 2021 (2021-06-03)1100.70[21]

Special[]

Title [9][10]Original air date [9][10]Prod.
code [9]		U.S. viewers
(millions)
"The Suicide Squad Special"August 1, 2021 (2021-08-01)1110.40[22]

International broadcast[]

The show also airs in the United Kingdom on E4.[23]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Michael Schneider (April 29, 2020). "Wipeout Revival Lands at TBS, Which Promises New Twists and the Return of Big, Red Balls". Variety. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Denise Petski (September 10, 2020). "Wipeout: John Cena & Nicole Byer To Host TBS' Revival Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  3. ^ "TBS Announces April 1st Premiere of the Iconic Extreme Obstacle Course Series Wipeout" (Press release). TBS. February 11, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  4. ^ Antonio Ferme (February 11, 2021). "TBS Sets Wipeout Revival Premiere Date (TV News Roundup)". Variety. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  5. ^ Peter White (March 29, 2021). "Kung Fu Premiere To Air On TNT & Wipeout To Repeat On The CW As Cross Promotion Between Corporate Siblings Continues". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  6. ^ Erik Pedersen (May 19, 2021). "TBS Renews Wipeout & Chad For Season 2; TruTV Orders Up More Fast Foodies". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  7. ^ "New Episodes of Cable's #1 New Comedy Wipeout Return Tuesday, January 11, 2022 on TBS" (Press release). TBS. October 19, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  8. ^ Selome Hailu; Danielle Turchiano (October 19, 2021). "Ozark's Final Season to Premiere in January 2022 on Netflix (TV News Roundup)". Variety. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  9. ^ a b c d e f "Wipeout Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
  10. ^ a b c d "Wipeout Episode Guide". Zap2it.
  11. ^ Mitch Metcalf (April 2, 2021). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.1.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 2, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  12. ^ Tony Maglio (April 2, 2021). "TBS' Wipeout Reboot Launches as 2021's Highest-Rated New Unscripted Cable Series". TheWrap. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  13. ^ Mitch Metcalf (April 9, 2021). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.8.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 9, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  14. ^ Mitch Metcalf (April 16, 2021). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.15.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 16, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  15. ^ Mitch Salem (April 23, 2021). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.22.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  16. ^ Mitch Salem (April 30, 2021). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.29.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  17. ^ Mitch Metcalf (May 7, 2021). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.6.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  18. ^ Marc Berman (May 14, 2021). "Thursday Ratings: Season High for Mom Series Ender". Programming Insider. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  19. ^ Mitch Metcalf (May 21, 2021). "Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.20.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  20. ^ Marc Berman (May 28, 2021). "Thursday Ratings: ABC Leads This First Night of the Non-Traditional TV Season". Programming Insider. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  21. ^ Marc Berman (June 4, 2021). "Thursday Ratings: ABC and NBC Share Dominance; The 2 Nets Feature a Pair of Season-Enders". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  22. ^ Mitch Metcalf (August 3, 2021). "Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.1.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  23. ^ "Wipeout USA - All 4".

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