Season 5
Overview
This is a comprehensive list of all of the episodes from the fifth season of American game-show Wipeout.
Episodes
1. Winter Wipeout: Deck The Balls
2011-12-08
Contestants face the Nutcracker Sweet, Santa's Workshop and the Jingle Balls.
2. A Sight For Sore Ice
2012-01-05
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.
3. Ice, Ice Baby
2012-01-12
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.
4. Family Tree
2012-01-19
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.
5. Shoulda SAW That Coming
2012-02-02
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.
6. Valentine's Day Couples
2012-02-09
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.
7. That Snow Way to Fall Down
2012-02-16
Contestants encounter Garry the Eskimo as they tackle the Arctic Circle.
8. You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti
2012-02-23
Contestants tackle obstacles while they are terrorized by yetis.
9. Hotties Versus Nerds 2.0
2012-06-28
The fifth summer season premieres with hotties vs. nerds in a battle of the sexes.
10. Wipeout Salutes the Armed Forces
2012-07-05
A military-themes edition features 24 members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Obstacles include: "Private Bee-jamin", "Drill Sergeant", and "Hangover".
11. Boss & Employee 2012
2012-07-10
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)
12. It's the John Henson Show
2012-07-12
Host John Henson puts his stamp on new obstacles, including Henson Headshots, Slappy Meal and the Spin Psycho.
13. Udderly Ridiculous
2012-07-17
Contestants compete on an extreme obstacle course for a $50,000 prize.
14. Gorillas in our Midst
2012-07-19
Competitors face obstacles including Monkey Business, School Daze and Gold Rush Petrified Forest.
15. Blind Date 2012
2012-07-26
Single men and women form teams of two and tackle obstacles that include Head Over Heels, Lovers Lane and the Wipeout Nursery
16. Batter Up
2012-08-02
Contestants, including Geriatric Groupie, Southern Belle and Cougar Hunter, take on obstacles Batter Up, Karate Class, Panic Hammocks and Spin Psycho.
17. Hillbilly Wipeout
2012-08-09
Title reference: Contestant Sheryl Crawford calls herself a hillbilly. Additionally, the "Hillbilly Mowdown" course in the 3rd round is introduced.
18. Winners and Losers
2012-08-16
Twelve Wipeout losers (as well as twelve of the 90+ champions) return to Wipeout.
19. Uncle Stevie's Squid Pit and BBQ
2012-08-23
Contestants face obstacles including Boat Bouys, Swept Away, Ocean Commotion and Panic Hammocks.
20. Family Matters
2012-08-23
Contestants face obstacles that include Aunt Patty Cake and the Lumberjerks.
21. Snakes on the Plains
2012-08-30
Contestants face obstacles including Snakes on the Plains, Pulling Teeth and the Hangover.
22. Rats!
2012-09-06
Contestants face obstacles including Surf's Up, Wipeout Subway Car and the Caregrounds.
23. Showdown at the Wipeout Saloon
2012-09-13
A Western-theme obstacle course includes a showdown with Toby, a giant gunslinger. Other hurdles include Cactus Chaos and Spin Psycho.
24. Back To School: Students' Revenge
2012-09-20
Stephanie Pokswinski is the final contestant this season to earn 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy. Unfortunately, she failed to advance.