Description
Endemol Shine North America for TBS (formerly aired on ABC)
Wipeout has won the world over with its zany crashes, smashes and hilarious mud splashes. This action-packed family entertainment show sees contestants from all walks of life compete in the world’s largest and most extreme obstacle course.
In each episode 24 intrepid contestants – male and female, young and old, fit and not-so-fit – take on four gruelling but wildly funny obstacle courses to win the title of Wipeout Champion and the grand cash prize.
The courses change every week, with over-the-top obstacles including ‘Bouncy Balls’ and ‘The Sweeper’ which have contestants jumping hurdles on a 40-foot long treadmill at warp speed. Those who make it to the final round called The Zone must traverse a 45-foot slide, rolling barrels, a g-force packed spinning plate and treacherous trampoline platforms. In the end, only one contestant can win. Everyone else... will Wipeout.
Ratings:
- Record-breaking launch for TBS
- #1 programme of the year
- #1 unscripted launch of the last 3 years
- #1 entertainment show of the day across all cable