Episodes 24

1 Winter Wipeout: Deck The Balls

December 8, 2011

42m

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

2 A Sight For Sore Ice

January 5, 2012

42m

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

January 12, 2012

42m

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

January 19, 2012

42m

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

February 2, 2012

42m

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

February 9, 2012

42m

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

February 16, 2012

42m

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

8 You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti

February 23, 2012

42m

Contestants tackle obstacles while they are terrorized by yetis.

9 Hotties Versus Nerds 2.0

June 28, 2012

42m

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

10 Wipeout Salutes the Armed Forces

July 5, 2012

42m

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

July 10, 2012

42m

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

July 12, 2012

42m

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

13 Udderly Ridiculous

July 17, 2012

42m

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

14 Gorillas in our Midst

July 19, 2012

42m

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

15 Blind Date 2012

July 26, 2012

42m

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

August 2, 2012

42m

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

17 Hillbilly Wipeout

August 9, 2012

42m

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

18 Winners and Losers

August 16, 2012

42m

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

19 Uncle Stevie's Squid Pit and BBQ

August 23, 2012

42m

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

20 Family Matters

August 23, 2012

42m

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

21 Snakes on the Plains

August 30, 2012

42m

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

22 Rats!

September 6, 2012

42m

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

23 Showdown at the Wipeout Saloon

September 13, 2012

42m

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

September 20, 2012

42m

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

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