Wipeout (season 1)



Season 1 (2008)

Episode 1: Hello America (June 24, 2008)

 Nick Leland was the first contestant to clear both the Topple Towers and the Cookie Cutter Swing; later on, Travis Mitchell became the second contestant to clear the Cookie Cutter Swing. 
 Andrew Ritter was the only American to win the Sweeper and fail to make the Wipeout Zone.
 Other contestants included: Jen Svedja, 'I Need The Money' Margie Stubbs, 'England’s Own' Victoria Redstall, William Hill, 'Mr. Excitement' Isaac Alvarez and 'Mt. Whitney Climber' Nancy Novak.
 Title reference: The very first episode.

Episode 2: A Day's Work and Day's Play

 Jim Wakefield holds the fastest time on the Slippery Stairs.
 Darrin Miller and Ingel Catindig were the only two contestants to clear the Block Swing.
 This episode was the only episode in the first season to contain four male contestants in the Wipeout Zone. The episode contained some spins on the Wipeout Zone, they added foam to the Killer Surf.
 Other contestants included 'Indiana Jones Fan' Andrew Pagana, Gary Foster, Craig Johnson, 'Army of One' Gabriel Padilla, Natalie Murdock, Julie Orsatti and 'Cougar' Maria Castro.

Episode 3: Where's The Pole?

 Kyle Adler was the only one to make part of the Doughnut Run in the Qualifier. 
 Ariel Tweto became the first contestant ever to successfully cross the Big Balls. However, during the Pole Vault, she failed to see the pole in front of her and jumped into the water, completely missing it. The episode's title is derived from that event. 
 Chris Lekawa was stuck from the supporters and the Big Balls themselves. 
 Tara Farrell was the only contestant to clear the Pole Vault, but she failed to advance to the Sweeper. 
 Jarran Joshu became the first contestant to throw up on Wipeout.
 The Dizzy Dummy round had an extra spin to account for Joshu throwing up. 
 Other contestants included 'Big Girl Representative' Nancy Stanley, '4'10"' Tracy Auer, 'Chick Fighter' Lyka de la Santos, Joey Mennella, Tara Farrell and 'Grandmother of 8' Anita Lavi.

Episode 4: The Flip, Flop, Flip, Flop

 Philip Ventimiglia was the first contestant to cross the Tumble Tubes. 
 Gwenisha Robinson was the first contestant to cross the Sucker Punch successfully. 
 Robert Schweitzer was the first contestant to step off his pedestal during the Sweeper. 
 Other contestants included 'Spaz' Bryan Sayas, 'Princess' Jessica Trevithick, 'DJ' Teemaree, Mikaela Sterling, Yesenia Serna and 'Pro Poker Player' Tara Rice.
 Title reference: The Dreadmill Flipper Flop course in the 3rd round.

Episode 5: All Balls

 Jeremy Olson, John Ames, and Ben Kronberg became the second, third, and fourth contestants to cross the Big Balls. 
 Ben Kronberg currently holds the title as the only contestant ever to succeed on the Ball Swing. 
 Despite having a better time than Richard Gale & Jacob Mann, James Simpton did not advance. 
 Before the start of the Dizzy Dummy, the six remaining contestants were given a Mexican lunch, and Jacob Mann quit before the start of the second round due to stomach dizziness.
 Other contestants included 'Newlyweds' James and Willa Simpton, Jessica Waller, 'Worst Contestant in Wipeout History' Heather Lawrence and 'Doesn't Look Good' Brandon Bermudez.
 Title reference: Every obstacle in the Qualifier was ball related.

Episode 6: Wrecord Breaker

 Jessica Bertoni became only the second contestant ever to clear the Sucker Punch, and later became the only contestant ever to complete the Field Goal Swing successfully. 
 Charles Zaucha became the first contestant to clear to the Buoy Run, with Timothy Ton becoming the second. 
 Despite having a better time than Matthew, Toni, and Lili, Erwin Milan didn't advance. 
 Charles Zaucha had the longest time spent on the Dreadmill.
 Other contestants include: 'Marine' Erwin Milan, Erin 'Cartoon Voice' Merriman, John 'Roadkill' Dicus and 'PHAT (Pretty Hot and Thick)' Sandy Bowles.
 Title reference: The wrecking ball in the Dreadmill.

Episode 7: The Wipey Awards

 This episode contained an awards show style presentation of past moments from the previous episodes.
 Other Notable Awards included Most Calm and Collected: Anita Lavi; Best Spazout: David Goryl; Most Unintelligible Comment: Nick Louis; Most Eligible Bachelor: Joey Byham; Best Skid Mark: Jen Svedja; Best Soap Opera Moment: David Goryl and Ingel Catandig; Best Sideline Reporter: Jill Wagner; Best Purple Tracksuit: Bryan Sayas; and Best "Put a Fork in Me" Moment: Margie Stubbs.

Title reference: A spoof of the annual Emmy Awards.

Episode 8: Wipeout O-Matic

 April Robles became the first woman ever to win both the Qualifier and the Sweeper, as well as becoming only the second contestant ever to cross the Topple Towers. 
 Larry had the worst time of anyone who advanced to the Sweeper in Season 1. 
 Larry, Brittany, and Calvin did worse than Colleen Smith, but she didn't advance, in a situation reminiscent to James Smith from episode 5 and Erwin Milan from episode 6. 
 This was the only episode in Season 1 that no one quit on the Dizzy Dummy.
 Other contestants included '80 Inches of Legs' Colleen Smith, 'Karaoke Singer' Michelle Tuthill, Regina Leonard, Gregory Barnes and 'Mother of 4' Carrie Wynes.

Episode 9: The Special Episode

 This episode was the pilot for the series. Thirty-two contestants competed in this episode, with sixteen advancing to the Sweeper. After eight contestants were eliminated in the Sweeper, the round simply ended. 
 Although not shown in the episode, Eddie Shapiro was the second contestant ever to clear the Sucker Punch.
 Nick Ballard holds the fastest time ever on the Qualifier, and became the fifth contestant to clear the Big Balls. 
 Daniel Drew, Mich Rohner, and Christian Readyhoff were the first, second, and third contestants to slide down Human Pinball perfectly. Later, Christian Readyhoff became the second contestant to cross the Leap of Faith successfully. 
 Andrew Long was the only contestant not mentioned in the Qualifier to make it past the second round.
 Although she ran out of time, Katie Mayfield still finished the Wipeout Zone. She is a cheerleader for the Baltimore Ravens, and was the first contestant ever to have a near-perfect Qualifier.  
 Christian Readyhoff holds the fastest time ever in the Wipeout Zone, and becomes the first contestant ever to finish the Wipeout Zone faster than the Qualifier. He was also the only one not to crawl on the Blastoff (he WALKED to victory instead). 
 Other contestants included 'Waitress' Karla Guy, 'Miss Olympia' Iris Kyle, 'Air Force Veteran' Vicky Wagner, 'Mother of 3' Julie Kidd, 'California Business Owner' Tamara Pickering, 'So-Called Dynamic Swimmer' Amrahu Ibraheem and Nicole Brewer.

Episode 10: Road to the Final Episode

 Brent Williams became the oldest contestant ever to make it through to the Wipeout Zone, and the second contestant to successfully cross the Tumble Tubes. 
 Jessie Graff became the third contestant to clear the Tumble Tubes and the final contestant to clear the Big Balls in the first season. 
 Sam Mohan became the fifth contestant to cross the Sucker Punch successfully. Although it wasn’t shown, she also became the fourth contestant to cross the Tumble Tubes. 
 Phil Somerville became the fifth contestant to cross the Tumble Tubes and the final contestant to cross the Sucker Punch in the first season, although it wasn’t shown. He was later forced to pull out of the competition due to a shoulder injury in the Wipeout Zone, despite holding the fastest Qualifier. 
 All the contestants but Laurie Fleg and Marco Julian made the Bubble Bath Swing. 
 Kyle Sullivan became the youngest winner thus far, and the second contestant to win both the Sweeper and the Dreadmill. 
 Jessie Graff later appeared on several seasons of American Ninja Warrior and became one its most successful female contestants ever, Phil Somerville did stunts for Iron Man 3, and Brent Williams competed on the 2015 game show Bullseye.
 Other contestants included 'Nursing Student' Kameisha Thomas, Laurie Fleg, 'Bodyguard' Marco Jullian and 'Animal Activist' Amy Silverstein.
 Title reference: The Dreadmill looked like a road and this is the final episode with contestants competing.

Episode 11: Top 25 Moments

 The episode featured the Top 25 Moments as voted by the fans. The links were recorded from Venice Beach, where a number of past contestants and fans had gathered in celebration. The episode also shows behind-the-scenes and unbroadcast footage from the first season.

Season 2 (2009)

Wipeout Bowl I

 Kevin Ahsmuhs from S01E01 returns as the Human Motivator at the Big Balls during the Qualifier.
 Robert Davis was the only contestant able to cross the Heavy Bag Run. 
 Chelsea Costa was the only contestant able to cross the Ten Yard Dash. 
 Monica Kaufmann became the first woman to win Wipeout. 
 First season to be presented in High Definition. 
 NFL current and former players Michael Irvin, Keyshawn Johnson and Reggie Bush made a special appearance at Wipeout.
 Other Cheerleaders include: 'Marsha Brady' Melissa Baxter and Jennifer Duran.
 Other Couch Potatoes include: 'Bowling Alley Manager' Jordan Anderson and 'Qualifier Destroyer' Michael Boehringer.

Episode 1: Wipeout of Hockey

 Kyle Rhoads crossed A Bridge Too Far.
 Tim Spratt crossed the Slippery Swing Set.
 Fernando and Tim were the first 2 contestants to cross the Gears of Doom without taking the time penalty.
 Other contestants include 'Hypnotist' Bob Ryda.

Episode 2: Old And Cold

 This is the second time it rained on Wipeout. (S01E10 was the first).
 This episode featured Wipeout's oldest contestant yet: 69-year-old Jack Craney, who didn't pass the Qualifier. John Henson said that "Plank in the Face kills Grandpa!" (hence the episode title reference).
 In this episode, two-thirds of the qualified contestants were female.
 This episode had the first ever all-female Wipeout Zone. 
 Claudia Morel became the first contestant to withstand the Raging Rapids. 
 Theresa finished the Aqua Launch, but during the landing, she hurt her ankle, ending her run on Wipeout. 
 Michelle Hart became the first woman to win a regulation episode of Wipeout. 
 Out of all of the female champs, Michelle Hart has the slowest time. 
 Other contestants include: 'Grandpa' Jack Craney, Jeff 'The Buzzman' Buzzard and Raegan Phillips 'And the Voices in Her Head'.

Episode 3: Rocket to Wipeout

 First ever episode to have the 3rd Round with all-males and no females. 
 Donn Hallman backed out of the Rocket although John Henson tried to encourage him.
 Chuck Trout was the first contestant to come in 1st in every round. The first All-Male Wipeout Zone in Season 2.
 Other contestants include: 'Very Thai Fighter' Marina Furlan, 'Fat, Bald, Old and Ugly' Phil Pellegrini, 'Lollygagger' Shana Duke and Debbie Kirchhofer.
 Title reference: The rocket course in the 3rd round.

Episode 4: The Sisterhood of The Travelling Hot Pants

 The first siblings on Wipeout, the three Gipe sisters were dubbed "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Hot Pants" by the two Johns (hence the episode title reference). 
 Scotty Granger is the brother of Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger and great-nephew of the "Queen of Gospel", Mahalia Jackson, and the first contestant able to cross the Sweeper Run successfully.
 Patsy Chambers became the first contestant to quit the Qualifier without even trying a single obstacle.
 Other contestants include: 'Unathletic' Andi Canseco, '6'4"' Bree Manaert, 'Alien Abductee' Patsy Chambers and 'Undefeated with the Ladies' Chris Pholyotin.

Episode 5: Fender, Bender

 Robert Caslava became the first contestant to clear the Breakaway Planks. 
 Forrest Vanderbilt set a new Qualifier record in Season 2, with a time of 1:06.9, also becoming only the second contestant to clear the Breakaway Planks and the first contestant to clear both the Rolling Stones and the Fender Bender. 
 Before the beginning of the Dizzy Dummy, Jason Goldman had to leave the competition early because of sickness. The 6 eliminated players from the King of the Mountain were then put into a random draw to take his spot in which Catherine Jansen won. This is the first time a situation like this happened. 
 Scott Howell was the only contestant to win King of the Mountain and fail to make the Wipeout Zone.
 Other contestants include Vonti McRae 'and Her Treasure Chest', 'Winnie the Pooh Actress' Megan Weidell, 'Supergrandma' Carol Davis, Deborah Lindner and 'Jill’s Crush' Kevin Thangchaipinyokul.
 Title reference: The Fender Bender part of the course.

Episode 6: Celebrity Style

 Janica beat Jason by 0.07 seconds, and then lost to Jose by 26 seconds, a very close Wipeout Zone. This is also one of the episodes that nobody in the Wipeout Zone ran out of time since Jose, Janica and Jason finished while Steven quit.
 Janica was the third contestant to cross the Gears of Doom without taking the time penalty. 
 Other contestants include 'Neil Diamond Fan' Patrick Davis, Walter Prescott 'Screams Like a Girl', Tanisha Strodder, Allanna Warren and Jen Johnson.
 Title reference: The Movie Qualifier round.

Episode 7: The 500th Contestant

 Valerie Barrera became the 500th contestant to be on Wipeout (hence the episode title reference).
 Terry Smith became the first contestant to survive getting hit by the Motivator, and actually was able to become the oldest contestant to successfully cross the Big Balls because of it and be the first contestant of Season 2 to clear them.
 Valerie Barrera was the second female to get $1,000 on the Sweeper (April Robles was the first). 
 Mona Mahani is the 501st contestant to be on Wipeout and she crossed both sets of the Spiked Fenders.
 Mark Saldana was the fourth contestant to cross the Gears of Doom without taking the time penalty.
 Shannon Stotz got on the final platform in the Wipeout Zone before her time was up but couldn't pull herself up and fell in the water.
 Other contestants include: 'Student' David Farner, Ty 'Money' Holloway, 'Mortgage Broker' Elisa Hernandez, 'Magic Man' Anton Ranitti and Ashley Johnson.

Episode 8: Wipeout Couples

 In this episode, married couples competed together as teams (hence the episode title reference), with minor rule changes. In the Qualifier, both members had to complete the course (although they performed each obstacle one-by-one). In "King of the Mountain" and the "Dizzy Dummy 2.0", a couple only advanced if both of their members completed the challenge (but the tasks were still done as in a normal episode). In the Wipeout Zone, both members of the remaining couples played the course separately, scored by their total time. 
 Shane Harris became the second contestant to successfully clear the Big Balls and the Fender Bender, and although it wasn't shown, he also cleared the Diving Board Trapeze. Later in the episode, Brian Schwab became the second contestant to clear the Diving Board Trapeze and Jenni Johnson became the third contestant to conquer the Fender Bender. 
 3:23.9 is the fastest team Qualifier time in Wipeout history.
 Other couples include: 'Geezers' Jose & Darlene Gonzalez, Eddie & Summer Dees, 'Shelly's Ex & Tattoo Remover' Michael Garcia & Susan Molina, 'Forgetful and His Wife' Ben & Heather Mortensen and 'Team Ka-Caw' Matt Lettini & Tonya Gagnon.

Episode 9: Stop, Listen & Wipeout

 Blake Snedeker became the first contestant to cross the Sucker Punch in Season 2 (Conrad Maag also cleared, but it wasn't shown). 
 Tanya Perrin became the first Canadian contestant to be allowed in the series. 
 Caleb Guevara became the third contestant to clear the Big Balls in Season 2.  
 Craig Goettsche was the fifth contestant to cross the Gears of Doom without taking the time penalty. 
 Melia became the first contestant to cross the Scary-Go-Round on the first try. Later, Craig became the second.
 Blake didn't beat the clock in time, but he still finished the Wipeout Zone.
 Melia Quiray became the first female to become the runner-up in 3 out of four events on Wipeout. She also became the first female Wipeout champion in Season 2 in a regulation episode where there were men in the Wipeout Zone. 
 Other contestants include: 'Polynesian Dancer' Dawn, 'Cake Decorator' Jennifer Hellwich, 'Henson Fan' Maggie O'Donnell-Mogil and Christy DeFries.
 Title reference: A spoof on the traffic safety instructions: "Stop, Look and Listen".

Episode 10: Wipeout, Like A Brother

 Mindi Masamoto was the second contestant to quit the Qualifier without trying a single obstacle.
 Kerin Alfaro became the third contestant to cross the Breakaway Planks. Although it wasn't shown, James Haden became the fourth to cross them. 
 Cara & Stephanie Berline became the first set of twins to compete on Wipeout. John Henson can't tell which is which, so when John Anderson said that Stephanie was starting the course, John Henson said that Cara's at the start again. 
 Kristen Egizi became the first contestant to cross the Log Roll successfully. 
 Susie Packard became the fourth contestant to cross the Fender Bender.  
 Kerin Alfaro posted the slowest winning time in the Zone to be the winner in this episode.
 Other contestants include: Patti Mente (age 51), 'Undefeated Against the Big Balls' Mindi Matsumoto, Sara Hernandez, 'All My Children Fanatic' Roy Barker and Tanika Ray 'From Extra'.

Episode 11: Wipeout All-Stars

24 losers return to Wipeout for redemption and a second chance to win.
Here are the results of "Wipeout All-Stars":

 Ariel Tweto was formerly known as 'Never Been Kissed' but admitted to having kissed a lot since her appearance in Season 1 Episode 3. She later appeared in several seasons of the reality TV series Flying Wild Alaska.
 Ariel Tweto became the only contestant to cross the Trapeze Swing Set.
 During the episode, Ben Kronberg became the only contestant to complete multiple crossings of the Big Balls, having previously crossed them in Season 1, Episode 5.
 Not shown in the episode, but Chris Kinyon became the second contestant to cross the Spiked Fenders.
 Chris Kinyon was the only contestant on the American Wipeout to have the same place as he did in the original episode on the Sweeper.
 This is the first episode to ever feature final four contestants who placed in the top four every single round.
 Rado Pagac was the sixth to cross the Gears of Doom without taking the time penalty.
 Chris became the third to cross the Scary-Go-Round on the first attempt.
 Although Ariel lost, she was halfway on the finish platform before she timed out making it the closest Wipeout Zone ever. Ariel Tweto & Robert Davis became the first two Americans who lose in the Wipeout Zone twice.
Among the All-stars are: 
S01E01: 'Mr. Excitement' Isaac Alvarez (now Age 28), Jessi 'Go Go Dancer' Duran (now Age 21), 'Pastor' Jerry Huson (now Age 57), 'I Need The Money' Margie Stubbs 
S01E02: 'Cougar' Maria Castro (now 52), Gayla 'Don't Call Me A Cougar' Johnson, 'Indiana Jones Fan' Andrew Pagana
S01E03: 'Law School Wannabe' Chris Lekawa (now Age 24)
S01E04: 'Soccer Mom' Gwenisha Robinson
S01E06: 'Pretty Hot and Thick (PHAT)' Sandy Bowles
S01E08: 'Foot-Phobic' April Robles (now Age 25)
S01E09: 'Waitress' Karla Guy (now Age 29) 
 Karla Guy also became the first contestant to be disqualified by avoiding every single obstacle in the Qualifier. She also appeared on Dance Your A Off. 
 Title reference: Losers from Season 1 to the Wipeout Bowl returned for another chance at $50,000.

Episode 12: Balltastic Episode

 Eva Sadok, Dave Klec and Brett Salazar became the second, third and fourth contestants to cross the Sweeper Run (Scotty Granger was the first). Jeff Ellingson and Billy Mannering became the first and second contestants to cross the Log Balls successfully.
 This is the second episode to ever feature final four contestants who placed in the top four every single round.
 Other contestants included 'Artic Fur Seal' Dan Romero, 'God Warrior' Ralph Hauser, Denise Bora and Nicholas van Camp.
 Title reference: Ball-related obstacles appeared in every round.

Episode 13: Once Wiped Out, Twice Scarred

 Tyler Rowley and Denorvell Collier were the only contestants to complete the Swinging Cereal Killer. 
 Tyler Rowley and Danielle Bagby were the only contestants to complete the Bally-Go-Round. 
 Tyler Rowley stands as the only contestant to complete the Qualifier without wiping out, second contestant to cross the Season 2 Sucker Punch (after "Dr. Skinny" Blake Snedeker), and the fifth contestant of Season 2 to cross the Big Balls (after Terry Smith, Shane Harris, Caleb Guevara and Ben Kronberg).
 Danielle Bagby was the second contestant to step off her pedestal during the Sweeper.  
 Danielle and Shane were the seventh and eighth contestants to cross the Gears of Doom without taking the time penalty.
 Other contestants include: Nicole Holland, Stephanie 'Reggaeton' Garcia, 'Personal Trainer' Nikki Nicholas, 'Former Boxer' Denorvell Collier and Magic Moreno.
 Title reference: This spoofs the saying "Once Bitten, Twice Shy".

Episode 14: Wipeout Like It's 2009

 Travis Cluff and Chelsea Price became the only contestants to cross the Tipsy Towers successfully. 
 This episode was the first to have a Wipeout Zone with only one male.
 Travis Cluff crossed the Bumper Turntables on his first attempt.
 Travis Cluff would later co-write, co-produce and co-direct the 2015 movie The Gallows.
 Other contestants include: Andrea 'Knowledge and Wits' Hilario, 'Angry Man' Todd Sickinger, Michelle Robinson and Bob Mackey.
 Title reference: Spoofs the lyrics of a popular song "1999" by Prince.

Episode 15: Wipeout Australia

 For more details, go to the Australian version of Wipeout. The episode was a re-edited version of the second episode of the Australian version of Wipeout, featuring commentary by John and John, said to be participating in the "Wipeout International Presenter Exchange" (W.I.P.E.). Due to copyright issues with the Australian footage, this episode only aired on television in America, Canada and Australia, and later, the United Kingdom (only on Challenge and Comedy Central). For Tango Tony, it says "Antonio Leoni" instead of "Tony Leoni".
 Other contestants include: 'MC Cassie' Cassandra Gray and Emma 'The Wicked Witch' Connolly.
 Title reference: This episode took place in Australia.

Episode 16: Food Finale

 This set a new record for Motivations in a single episode (Reg-meister "1st", Natae Chavez "2nd", Delonda Holder "3rd", Nicole Chietan "4th" and Diane Curtis "5th"), plus 3 almost Motivations (Eric Agrelius, Jason Graffia, and Chelsea Switzer). 
 It wasn't shown but Billie Rose became the last contestant of the season crossed the Big Balls.
 Matt Wodzynski was wearing a part of 'Fashion Deisigner' Timothy Ton's clothing line from S01E06. 
 This is the second episode in Season 2 where the Final Four consisted of 4 male competitors (The first was S02E03).
 Eric Agrelius became the oldest contestant to win Wipeout.  
 On an interview from Ellen, Eathen Salem was the only contestant to complete the Onion Ring Swing.
 Other contestants include 'Reg-meister' Reggie, 'Mother of 3' Natae Chavez, 'Housewife' Delonda Holder, Tiffany Brandt, Diane Curtis, 'Model' Niki Kuskey and Eathen Salem.
 Title reference: The Qualifier, Sweeper and Slippery Course all had food in them.

Season 3 (2010)

Episode 1: Wipeout Blind Date

 In this episode, the winning money was $100K which is double the normal winning money of $50K.
 In this episode, between Overdrive & One Ring Circus is a bonus round of Bruiseball.
 Jayson Lansburg & Katelyn Reina both crossed the Big Balls making them the first and second contestants of Season 3 to do so.
 Jackie Evans became the first contestant to cross the Trampoline Sweeper.
 4:10.5 is the third fastest team Qualifier time in Wipeout history.
 Other couples include 'Fondue Couple' Quan Phan & Larisha Dew, Andrew Fan & Tiffany, Leah Hodgers & 'Too Tall' Aaron Paul and Kyle Olsen & Christina Godby.
 Title reference: 24 single people meet their partners for the first time and compete to win $100K.

Episode 2: Welcome Back America

 Peet became the third contestant of Season 3 to clear the Big Balls.
 Burton became the first contestant to successfully crossed the Shape Shifter, and although it wasn't shown, he was also the 1st to cross the Shake-a-lator.
 Andrew Sherman became the first contestant to pass the Double Cross without a wipeout.
 Right before John was going to sign off, Eddie finished the Wipeout Zone.
 This is the first episode of Season 3 to have the final four males.
 Andrew Sherman was sick with Strep Throat during the filming of the final Wipeout session.
 Peet Montzingo later auditioned for the first season of The X Factor but did not advance to bootcamp.
 Other contestants include 'Church Lady' Aubrey Seibert, 'Salesman' Edison Romeo and 'Cheesehead' Jacqueline Deckelman.

Episode 3: Anderson Can't Dance

 Megan Smith was the fourth contestant known to take more than 10 minutes to finish the Qualifier. (Margie Stubbs and Nancy Novak in S1E1 and Sandy Bowles in S1E6 were the first 3.) ("Nursing Student" Kameisha Thomas' time was never said, but she fell off the Big Balls with almost 10 minutes on the clock.)
 Isaia Ofoia was the first contestant to survive the Door Knock. Later, Amanda Raddatz, Rene Thorn & Tucker Carney were the second, third and fourth.
 Tucker Carney's nickname was originally 'Mother Tucker', but the producers were forced to re-record the commentary with the new name of 'Mommy Dearest' after ABC censors balked at the name. Carney was later asked back as 'Mother Tucker' in the Season 4 All-Star Competition (after Modern Family used the same name for an episode) in season 4, but was eliminated in the first round and edited out of the program.
 Debbie Markham became the first single mother ever in the Wipeout Zone to win the game.
 Other contestants include 'Runs Like a Skinny Person' Megan Smith, 'Bus Driver' Jennifer Wilker and 'Bus Driver' Samuel Bell.
 Title reference: During the Qualifier, Jill and John Henson can be seen doing "The Bus Driver" dance, but Anderson wasn't.

Episode 4: Soccer Special

 The Big Balls were modified to look like soccer balls in honor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
 Jennika Farley became the fifth female to have the best time in the Qualifier (April Robles, Shara O' Leary, Janica Polmanteer and Kristen Egizi were the first 4).
 This is the first time that women have won consecutive episodes of Wipeout.
 Other contestants include: 'Confident' Isaac Garcia.
 Title reference: World Cup-themed course.

Episode 5: Excuse Wii

 Quan Pham became the 1,000th contestant on Wipeout. He also became the first of Season 3 to cross the Sucker Punch and the fourth contestant to clear the Big Balls. He was also the second to survive getting hit by the Motivator (Terry Smith was the first). The 2,000th contestant competed in Season 6.
 This is the second all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 3 since Episode 2.
 Everyone in the Wipeout Zone crossed the Spin Cycle on their first try.
 Other contestants include 'Mad Scientist' Winnie Joe and 'Horror Film Fan' Bryan Buckley.
 Title reference: "Wipeout: The Game for Wii" has been promoted on the show.

Episode 6: Couples

 Robin Burton became the second contestant to conquer the Shake-a-lator and sixth contestant to clear the Big Balls this season. Robert House was the fifth crossed the Big Balls, but it was edited out of show.
 Although it wasn't shown, Robert de Otero become the first contestant to miss the plate at third base.
 Mrs. Wishy-Washy quit after her back-breaking fall into the water screaming “Give me a minute!” and was assessed 20 minutes default time in the Wipeout Zone. Ms. I Don’t hit 20 minutes on her run and the horn blew, disqualifying both women. Therefore, the men’s run was at zero time. Mr. Wishy-Washy’s time was the fastest of the two men. 
 Other couples included Andy & Miranda Signore and Tom & Katie Sparks.
 Tom Sparks passed away a few weeks after this episode after having heart problems during the taping. This was the first time a contestant died while attempting wipeout.

Episode 7: The Henson Experiment

 Chandra Pugh, Rick Raddatz, Paige Roddy and many other contestants crossed the Trampo-mean.
 Daryl McCloud became the third contestant to cross the Shake-a-lator (Burton Hendrickson and Robin Burton were the first and second).
 The Big Balls did not move when being attempted by Paige Roddy.
 Scott Torgan grabbed the brass ring in Sleepytime, giving him a $1,000 bonus.
 Scott Torgan is the 25th male champion of Wipeout.
 Other contestants include 'Scared of Bees' Jennifer Grinde, 'Slightly Psychic' Chandra Pugh and 'Funky Hoe' Jessica Funke-Ho.
 Title reference: John Henson's obstacle submission in the Qualifier known as the "Trampo-mean".

Episode 8: Feed Jill

 Heather Dorando was the fifth contestant known to take more than 10 minutes to finish the Qualifier. Margie Stubbs, Nancy Novak, Sandy Bowles, and Megan Smith were the first, second, third and fourth.
 Second contestant named Scott Jones.
 Randy Wiggs and Lauren Halyburton both crossed the first set of the Smackwall Sweeper.
 This episode matches the most motivations in one Qualifier (5, in S2E16), This marks the most Motivations with the Deck Motivator.
 Karalyn Sharamitaro was the only contestant to cross the Organ Grinder.
 Randy Wiggs withdrew before the start of the 3rd round. Andrea Brache won the random draw to replace him.
 Other contestants include Heather Dorando and 'Hairstylist' Susan Lyon.
 Title reference: Jill Wagner was hungry during the Qualifier.

Episode 9: The Wrecking Family

 A new blue-colored Wrecking Ball was introduced in this episode, The Slow Wrecking Ball, plus the old Wrecking Ball has a softer voice in this episode (hence the episode title reference).
 Gaspar Porcell crossed the first half of the Dirty Diving Boards.
 As proved when 'Repo Man' was first seen in the Qualifier, John Henson's sidecar was repossessed by Charles Dorsey.
 Not shown, but David Ramos crossed the Big Balls, making him the seventh this season to do so.
 This is the third all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 3.
 Other contestants include 'Personal Commentator' Jodie Valdespino, 'Avant-Garde Poet' Jalleh Doty and 'Aspiring Architect' Suzy Kababchyan.

Episode 10: Screw You, Banana!

 This has a record for most motivations with 8 people.
 David Hutchison became the second contestant to cross the Trampoline Sweeper (Model Citizen Jackie Evans was the first).
 Danielle Jones and David Hutchison were the only to people to cross the Carpet Run in the Construction Zone.
 Carrie Kiker went pass the Arms and Dangerous on her first try.
 Other contestants included 'Tired New Dad' Walt Arnold and Alex Davi.
 Title quotation from: Michael White, to the Banana Hammock on the Overdrive.

Episode 11: Knock, Knock, Who's There? Wipeout.

 Jason De Muro was the fifth contestant to cross the Door Knock, although it wasn’t shown.
 Kodi Elzie was the sixth contestant to cross the Door Knock, but she failed to advance.
 Frank Beasley was the seventh contestant to cross the Door Knock, third contestant to cross the Sucker Punch, fourth to cross the Shake-a-lator, and second contestant to cross the Shape Shifter. (Union Man Burton Hendrickson was the first.)
 Frank Beasley grabbed the ring in the Beach Party, giving him a $1,000 bonus.
 Other contestants included Ronald Clarke and 'Fluffy Diva' Kodi Elzie.
 Title reference: The "Door Knock" obstacle where a contestant gets hit with a hammer no matter which door they choose. It was practically a Knock-knock joke within itself. John mentions that there is 'something funny' after seeing all doors having hammers.

Episode 12: Family

 Tony Juarez was the only contestant this episode (eighth this season) to cross the Big Balls, his daughter, Marie, failed to do so.
 Marie Ramirez and Jamie Cardiff were the second and third respectively to miss the plate at third base (Robert de Otero was the first). Later, while the two were reaching for it simultaneously, the umpire incorrectly indicates Jamie as the winner.
 Marie Ramirez posted a time for 20:34.31, but because Jamie Cardiff finished with a combined time of 13:58.50, Tony Juarez did not get a chance to compete in the Wipeout Zone.
 Other families include: 'Fat Boy and Slow Girl' Ramiro & Sara Quintero, 'Philadelphia Natives' Tom & Colleen Campbell, 'Rednecks' Anne & Chris Fry and 'Bon Jovi Fans' Annette & Kurtis Yinger.
 Title reference: 12 families competed in this episode.

Episode 13: Totally, "Totally Inappropriate!"

 Peter Ton was the fifth contestant to cross the Shake-a-lator.
 The Wrecking Ball has the same softer voice from S3E9.
 Ken Wade became the second contestant to cross the Double Cross without a wipeout.
 'Coach' Michael Ewing grabbed the brass ring in the Car Wash and won $1,000.
 This is the fourth all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 3.
 Other contestants included 'Sushi Mama' Kurumi Uchino, 'Cowboy Head Mascot' Shehannie Wong, Clarisse Kyles, Heidi Towler and 'Anderson’s Man Crush' Michael Morris.
 Title reference: Contestant Viviana Landeros had a censor bar over her rear that reads "Totally Inappropriate!" It was assumed that she wasn't wearing anything underneath her miniskirt.

Episode 14: Mustard, Ketchup, & Wipeout Weenies

 David Brummel was the first contestant to appear on his birthday. That's because the competition took place on David's forty-fifth birthday.
 Keith Phillips was the only contestant to cross the Beaten Path.
 Clint Gage's girlfriend, Eleanor, was nicknamed "Smelly".
 This was the first episode since S2E3 to be all-male from the third round onwards.
 Carl Winefordner was the fourth and final contestant to miss home plate. (Robert de Otero, Marie Ramirez and Jamie Cardiff were the first 3).
 This is the fifth all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 3.
 David crossed both the Spin Cycle and the Triple Threat without making a single wipeout.
 Darrel Rivenbark was the only contestant to cross both Spiked Whackers on his first attempt.
 Other contestants included 'Bee-Man' Steve Day.
 Title reference: Ketchup, mustard, hotdogs and hotdog buns were flung at the 6 semifinalists during Bruiseball.

Episode 15: Ladies' Night

 On its original air date, this episode did not air until 9:15 on ABC because of Barack Obama's speech. It did air regularly on the Canadian channel, Global Television, though.
 This was the third time it rained on the Wipeout course.
 Kylie & Kendall Long are the second set of twins to appear on Wipeout. Cara & Stephanie Berline were the first. (S2E10) In S2E10, John H. can't figure out which twin is which, but in this episode, neither one of the hosts can find out which one is which. They also won a twin episode of the revised series of Fear Factor in 2012. The episode was pulled from air due to a stunt where twins would have to drink the semen and urine of a donkey was considered too repulsive to put on television.
 Lauren Taksa was the only shown contestant on Ladies` Night to successfully cross the Big Balls. Kylie Long also crossed the Big Balls, but it wasn't shown. 
 Because Andrea Corkhill is a "naughty baker", the cake that she brought to Jill has been censored. Also, the answer from John Henson's question has been bleeped out, even though she didn't cuss.
 This is the second time Jill gets to be in the booth. The first time was in S1E07, when she accepted her Wipey. This time, she was replacing John Henson as a temporary commentator in the booth, while he became a sideline reporter, but only for the third round (Wipeout Farm).
 This is the second time since S2E02, that 4 females competed in the Wipeout Zone.
 Holly George was the only contestant on Ladies` Night to complete the Spin Cycle on her first try.
 Heavenly Swendsen was the only contestant on Ladies` Night to cross Triple Threat on her first try.
 Andrea Corkhill and Heavenly Swendsen currently hold the record for most ribs, eight, crossed on the Rib Rage.
 This is the first time the last four contestants all completed the Wipeout Zone with time to spare.
 Other contestants included 'God Hates' Joyce Mar.
 Title reference: All female contestants in the episode.

Episode 16: Food Fight

 David Damiani was the sixth contestant to cross the Shake-a-lator, although it wasn't shown. Later, he also grabbed the brass ring in the Wipeout Cafeteria. His nickname and first name combined sounds like "Big Baby Davis" which is a player in the NBA.
 Rico Curtis was the third contestant to cross the Shape Shifter. (Burton Hendrickson and Frank Beasley were the first and second.) He was also the first to cross without riding in a shape.
 Rico and Rebecca Curtis were the second married couple to appear on a non-Couples episode. (The Simptons (Willa and James), S1E5 were the other two.)
 During the second run, a chef threw pizza sauce, causing all the contestants to drop into the water. However, Rebecca Curtis dropped last, so she moved on.
 Tiffany Garcia now works for YouTube by the title IHasCupquake. She is also named Tiffyquake and makes videos with her husband Mario Herrera.
 Other contestants include 'Brady Bunch Fan' Jesse Carrion.
 Title reference: Food being flung at contestants by "servers" on a cafeteria-themed "spinner" round.

Episode 17: Ahoy, Ye Land Lubbers

 Brie Carter was the last contestant this season to cross the Big Balls, although it wasn’t shown.
 Ryan Gahagan was the third contestant to cross the Trampoline Sweeper. (Jackie Evans & David Hutchison were the first and second.)
 Brie Carter was the only that crossed the Peg Legs on her first try.
 After just one wipeout, Michael decided to quit.
 After his back breaking fall off the Spin Cycle, Ryan decided to quit.
 Brie Carter and Tesara Liggins both matched the record of crossing eight ribs on the Rib Rage.
 Other contestants included 'Tidal Wave' Carmen Tandy, 'Master of Faster' Darrell Goodspeed and 'Bikini Model' Taylor Byrd.
 Title quotation from: John Henson, acting as a pirate while introducing a Pirate-themed "Circular Challenge" round.

Episode 18: America's Finest

 Dean Viana was the final contestant to clear the Shake-a-lator.
 Corey Kilroy was the only contestant to cross the Sweeper Trees.
 Geoffrey Lee grabbed the brass ring in American Revolution, earning him $1,000. He was also the first contestant to fail to make the Wipeout Zone after grabbing the brass ring.
 This is the sixth and final all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 3.
 Other contestants include 'Undercover Graffiti Cop' Steven Warlick and 'Firefighter' Ridell Style.
 Title reference: Volunteers of the police force, fire depts. military, and other civil services take on the course.

Season 4 (2011)

Winter Episode 1: Over the Big Balls to Nana's House We Go

 Aired on Thursday, January 6, 2011.
 This episode received 11.690 million viewers and 3.8/11 (18-49).
 This is the first time the Wipeout Zone only consists of three contestants instead of four.
 This episode was the second to have a Wipeout Zone with only one male. S2E14 was the first.
 Kelsey Schulte holds the fastest time of all the winners in the Winter Wipeout Zone. She was also the first contestant to clear the Sinister Snowflakes on her first try.
 Kelsey Schulte is the second contestant to beat the Wipeout Zone faster than the Qualifier. (Christian Readyhoff was the first, who holds the record of Wipeout's fastest Wipeout Zone time of 55 seconds)
 Other contestants included 'Human Bagpipe' Tracy Nicoletti and 'Hula Hooper' Tiffany Thomas.
 Title reference: The "Nana's House" and "Big Balls" courses, although the title has them in reverse. This spoofs the song "Over The River And Through The Woods".

Winter Episode 2: Wipeout - The Musical

 Aired on Thursday January 13, 2011.
 Vonti McRae 'and Her Treasure Chest' (2x05), Shiny Happy Vicky Kim (2x01), and Fierce Dragon Eddie Moton Jr. (3x02) are all seen in the beginning.
 Elise Schuetz was the first contestant to clear Mogul Madness, although it wasn’t shown. Later, Katie Fierro was the second. And Jason Ondo, the third.
 Jason Ondo was the first contestant to clear the Snowplow Sweeper.
 Maggie clocked in a time of 05:34.8 on the Qualifier, faster than Tony and Cheryl; but she did not advance to the Ski Lift. The fourth time it has happened to a contestant on "Wipeout" (after James Simpton, Erwin Milan and Colleen Smith).
 Tiffany Saenz was the first contestant to clear Frostbite on her first attempt, Erick Granados was the second contestant and Jason Ondo was the third.
 Other contestants include: 'New Skinny' Maggie Manalo and 'Grammarian' Hallie Nicholson.
 Title reference: John Henson sang a musical number during the first commercial break.

Winter Episode 3: Don't Fear The Beaver

 Aired on Thursday, January 20, 2011.
 8.256 million people tuned in and this episode received a 2.6/7 (18-49) share.
 While being interviewed by Jill, Cindy brought her 3 kids with her & left them with Jill while she ran the course.
 Jacob Chrisman was the first contestant to clear the Yule Log Jam.
 Britney Beavis's nickname was John Henson saying "Beavis" as Butt-head from Beavis and Butt-head.
 This is the first all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 4.
 Jacob was the fourth contestant to clear the Frostbite on his first try but still fell in the water. He was also the second to clear the Sinister Snowflakes on his first try (Kelsey Schulte was the first). He was also the third to have his run in the Wipeout Zone faster than the Qualifier.
 Other contestants include: 'Blind Librarian' Kate Harvey and 'Art Historian' Lizy Dastin.
 Title reference: Contestant Myron Nilsson said that he was bitten by a Beaver. During Myron's run on the Qualifier, a doodle of a giant beaver saying (with Henson's voice) "Fear the beaver!", "slapping" Myron with its tail before the contestant wipes out. This spoofs the song title "(Don't Fear) The Reaper".

Winter Episode 4: Baby, It's Blob Outside

 Aired on Thursday, January 27, 2011.
 Dana Logsdon was the first contestant to clear the Snowman Sweeper.
 Steven Barnthouse Jr. was the first contestant to clear the Icy Stairway from Hell on his first try. Later, Dana Logsdon was the second.
 Mika Mori was the third contestant to finish the Wipeout Zone in 08:13.86. (Ali Bundrant and Ariel Tweto were the first and second.)
 This is the third time that the three finalists all finished in the top 3 in all 4 rounds. S2E11 was the first time and S2E12 was the second time.
 Dana Logsdon was the second contestant to come in first in every round. (Chuck Trout was the first.)
 Other contestants include 'Euro Trash' Joanna Dutremble A.K.A. (Taylor Wane).
 Title reference: The inflatable blob returns to the Wipeout course. This spoofs the popular winter standard "Baby, It's Cold Outside".

Winter Episode 5: Hockey Pucks and Bieber Fever

 Aired on Thursday, February 3, 2011.
 Charlie's name really is "Charlie Brown".
 Lauren lied to get on Wipeout.
 Chris Kasper was the second contestant to clear the Yule Log Jam. (Jacob Chrisman was the first.)
 This is the third time John Henson was outside (for the Ice Arena).
 Lauren quit in The Wipeout Ice Arena. But then, she got back up and tried again.
 John DeLong was the only contestant to get 2nd on the Ski Lift and fail to make the Wipeout Zone.
 This is the second all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 4.
 Walter Walker was the third contestant to clear the Icy Stairway from Hell on his first try, and the fifth to clear Frostbite on his first try.
 Andrew Deaver was the first contestant to quit this season.
 Walter has the worst Winter Wipeout Zone winning time.
 Other contestants included 'Bieber Fever' Alyssa Anguiano and Monica 'The Communist' Day.
 Title reference: A contestant named Alyssa Anguiano has "Bieber Fever" and it seems Henson caught it as well before the first commercial break, suggested by two things: continuous talking about him (though Anderson, and later himself, realize this), and a hairstyle similar to his. After the commercial break, he seems to go back to normal. Later, the "Wipeout" Ice Arena was introduced in the 3rd round with big hockey pucks.

Winter Episode 6: This Little Piggy Went to Wipeout

 Aired on Thursday, February 10, 2011.
 Edward Monroy was the second to clear the Snowplow Sweeper. (Jason Ondo was first.)
 Anastasia Desantis is the very first contestant on Wipeout to hold a world record. (Later, Otis Pittman would be second.) She holds the world record as of 2011 for 7,457 points on the 1996 game Bop-It.
 This is the third all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 4.
 Ryan Kroner is the second contestant to quit this season.
 Edward Monroy could’ve made it past Frostbite on his first attempt haven’t he slid off the platform due to the teeth clipping him. (Jacob Chrisman (S4 E3) Steven Barnthouse Jr. and Dana Logsdon (S4 E4) had similar Wipeouts.)
 Edward Monroy became the first contestant to get second place in all of the 4 events.
 Other contestants include: Greg 'Santa Claus' Holst, 'TV Athlete' Christian Estrada and 'Mrs. Ventura County' Sabrina Hayes.
 Title reference: In the Qualifier, the contestants had to cross an obstacle known as the "Holiday Hams". It's a play-on words to the nursery rhyme This Little Piggy.

Winter Episode 7: Some People Just Don't Know When to Quit

 Anthony Traficante was the first contestant to cross the Snowman Surprise and the Polar Bear Express.
 Other contestants include: 'Fat-Skinny' Anthony Blake, 'Screaming' Rachel Meester and Vicky 'The Dolphin' Galvez.

Winter Episode 8: Family Night, Kids Eat It for Free

 Aired on Thursday, February 24, 2011.
 John Anderson's twin brother, Jack Anderson, made an appearance at the end of the episode.
 Both Gary and Larry Lane crossed the Polar Bear Express.
 Because each pair's times were combined, Sally Aster had only 40.00 seconds to complete the Wipeout Zone, which is impossible.
 Throughout the episode, Gary & Larry Lane were sometimes referred to as "Glarry", because John Henson could not tell the two apart.
 This marks the second time that Larry and Gary Lane won money on a game show. The first time was on Fear Factor, another Matt Kunitz creation, in 2002. Both twins also appeared on the short-lived Syfy reality TV show CHA$E, but did not win any money.
 Other families include 'Thunder Thighs' Jean & Ryan Mitry, 'Keeping Up with The Jones' Bryant & Jennifer Jones and 'Uncle & His Nephew' Danny Virgil & David Castillo.
 Title reference: A spoof of the "Kids Eat Free" initiative that many restaurants offered.

Spring Episode 9: The Birds, the Bees and the Bed Bugs

 Aired on March 17, 2011.
 Edgar Bravo cleared the second half of the Bed Bugs, Tawny Davis cleared the first half, and Rod Plaza cleared both halves.
 Second contestant to be named a form of John Adams.
 Cynthia has the slowest time ever in the Qualifier for a contending R2 competitor at 8:47.3; although she qualified, Cynthia was not shown in the Scare-ousel, as another woman is shown to take her place.
 Joey, Brent, and Rod all cleared the Scare-ousel without wiping out.
 Jennifer Halvorsen wasn't strapped into the Dizzy Dummy on the second round of the Not So Okay Corral and when the third round started, she had just quit, she is also the third contestant to quit this season.
 This is the fourth all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 4.
 Other contestants include: 'Purple Easter Chicken' Steve Johnson.
 Title reference: The Bed Bugs course.

Spring Episode 10: Ballsy Shows Off His Giblets

 Aired on March 24, 2011.
 Title reference: The "Kitchen" part of the course has a bowl of giblets.

Spring Episode 11: John Henson, Zombie Hunter

 Aired on March 31, 2011.
 Skip Dickinson was the first contestant to clear the Spring Fling and the Wipeout Kitchen. He also didn't make a single wipeout on the Scare-ousel.
 Before the start of the third round, Mario Ponce Jr. chose to leave the competition due to illness. The 6 eliminated contestants from the Scare-ousel were put into a random draw to take his place, which Caryn Ayala won.
 This is the first time that someone who got another chance made it to the Wipeout Zone.
 This is the third Wipeout Zone with only one male. (S2E14 and S4E1 were the first and second)
 Claire Voisine was the first contestant to clear Point Break on her first attempt.
 Skip Dickinson was the first contestant to clear Over and Out on his first attempt.
 Skip Dickinson was the third contestant to come in first in all four events. Chuck Trout & Dana Logsdon were the first and second.
 Skip Dickinson is the 50th champion of Wipeout not counting couples’ episodes.
 Other contestants included 'Henson's Doppelganger' Dante Cunningham, Mary Beverly, 'Zombie Hunter' Matt Mogk and 'Sideline Reporter-in-Training' Amanda Goodgion.
 Title reference: John Henson was dressed up as a zombie hunter getting ready to kill any 'animated zombie' on the course.

Spring Episode 12: The Wizard of Owws

 Aired on April 14, 2011.
 Camille Bulot didn't make a single wipeout on her run on the Scare-ousel.
 Title reference: The Wizard of Oz in reference to one of the contestants (Ryan) who played the Scarecrow in his high school play.

Spring Episode 13: The Most Dramatic Rose Ceremony Ever

 Ben Carpenter posted the slowest ever time to win the Qualifier in known Wipeout history.
 This is the fifth all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 4.
 Before his run in the Wipeout Zone, Bill Carlson proposed to his girlfriend Emily.
 Matthew Franchina reached the finish platform before his time ran out but couldn't keep his balance and fell off. This was similar to what happened to 'Dashing' Julian from Total Wipeout (Series 4 Episode 2) when he reached to the end with time left on the clock but then missed the buzzer and fell in the water.
 Bill Carlson was the only contestant to be last in every round.
 Other contestants included 'Dancer' John Pham.
 Title reference: The Bachelor reference, as 'The Proposer' Bill Carlson runs the course.

Spring Episode 14: Dirty Laundry

 Jessica Sapinoso and Chris Tweedy both crossed the Faulty Bridge.
 William Davis Jr. was the second contestant to cross the Spring Fling. (Skip Dickinson was the first)
 William Davis Jr. was the first contestant to clear the Coin Toss on his first attempt.
 Caitlin Avery cleared Over and Out on her first attempt.
 This is the fourth to have a Wipeout Zone with only one male (S2E14, S4E1 and S4E11 were the first, second and third.)
 Only episode with these obstacles that does not have a food obstacle.
 Other contestants include 'Fashion Designer' Mark Gamo and 'Countess' Diana Shreckengost.
 Title reference: The laundromat part of the Qualifier.

Spring Episode 15: Engaged Couples

 Tiffany Bartram is the second known contestant from South Africa to appear on Wipeout. (Vanessa "Vuvuzela" Goldenson was the first)
 Qyen Nguyen is possibly related to Quinn Nguyen who compete on American Ninja Warrior 13.
 Both Adam Latka and Brian Hunt crossed Over and Out on their first attempt.
 Adam Latka crossed the Coin Toss on his first attempt.
 Katie Carlstrom crossed Point Break on her first attempt.
 Katie Carlstrom & Brian Hunt are the first couple to be first to qualify in every round.
 This is the first time a different prize was given. The prize this time was a Disney Cruise, plus the $50,000.
 Other couples include 'Age-Mongers' Cory Pinkerton & Karla Kosut.

Summer Episode 16: Summer Sneak Peek

 Jimmy Mattingly was the first contestant to cross Driver's Ed.
 Emanuel Robinson didn't make a single wipeout on his run on the Wipeout Play Set.
 Other contestants include: Brande 'Downer' Boone.

Summer Episode 17: Hotties Vs Nerds

 Kyle Kobe was the first contestant to clear the Double Barrel. He also took about a minute to remove a Jedi costume made for him by his mother (he could've had the best Qualifier time if he didn't waste time to take it off).
 Jocelyn Peck was the first contestant to clear Iron Mazen on her first attempt.
 Christian Cannon was the first contestant to clear the Axle of Evil and the Great Wall of Fall on his first try and holds the record for fastest time completing the Wipeout Zone in Season 4.
 Christian Cannon was the 2nd contestant to get 2nd on the first 3 rounds, but win the Wipeout Zone. (Melia Quiray was the first).
 Other contestants included 'Bikini Bartender' Mandy Watanabe, Megan Pralle, 'Shadowwolf the Regulator' Dennis Blanthorn Jr. and 'Sorceress' David Bloom.

Summer Episode 18: Let's Make A Wipeout

 Aired June 28, 2011.
 This is the first Summer episode to be a remix of Spring Wipeout.
 This was the fourth time it rained on the Wipeout Course. S1E10, S2E2 and S3E15 was the first, second and third.
 Alison Bishop crossed both sets of the first obstacle.
 Steven Gee was the only contestant to cross the Chinese Restaurant.
 Michael Ortiz and Chris Pearce crossed the Coin Toss on their first attempt.
 This is the sixth all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 4. 
 Title reference: A spoof of a popular game show Let's Make A Deal.

Summer Episode 19: At Full Tilt

 Aired June 30, 2011.
 This is the second episode to be a Spring Wipeout Remix.
 Sarah Cooper cleared Point Break and the Coin Toss on her first attempt.
 Toya Marrow’s name was incorrectly stated as Toya Aladonas on the leaderboard.
 Veronica Chernyavska withdrew before the start of the 3rd round. The 6 eliminated contestants from the Scareousel were put into a random draw to take her place, which Max Fleury won.
 This is the second time that someone who got another chance made it to the Wipeout Zone.
 Other contestants include 'Tough Pretty Girl' Vanessa Tavares and 'Crazy Driver' Lisa Franklin.
 Title reference: The Pinball obstacle of the Qualifier.

Summer Episode 20: Wheel of Misfortune

 Chaz Hume was the only contestant to clear the Wheel of Misfortune.
 This is the third time that the 3rd round has men only. This is the 3rd round with no females since S2E3 and S3E14.
 This is the seventh all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 4.
 Chaz Hume cleared the Iron Mazen on his first attempt.
 Tony Lee cleared the Axle of Evil and the Great Wall of Fall on his first attempt.
 Andrew beat Chaz by 20 seconds, and lost to Tony by 3 minutes, 6 seconds.
 Title reference: Like its previous episode, it's the name of the first obstacle of the Qualifier. This spoofs a popular game show Wheel of Fortune.

Summer Episode 21: All Stars

 This is the third Summer Wipeout episode to have a remix of Spring Wipeout.
 Kyle was named "The Hairy Beast", but was later renicknamed "Super Beast".
 Deborah Blackwell was the first contestant of Season 4 to clear the Big Balls (With the Snowtivator/Springivator/Dreadmill or Spinning Balls in place prior to the obstacle).
 Dave Klec was the only contestant to cross the Wipeout School Cafeteria.
 Matt Christopherson cleared Point Break on his first attempt.
 Deborah Blackwell cleared Over and Out on her first attempt. Later, she became the third American to lose the Wipeout Zone twice. (Ariel Tweto and Robert Davis were the first and second)
 This is the second episode to have an All-Stars since Season 2, Episode 11.
Among the All-stars are:
S02E04: Gianna 'Middle' Gipe, Lauren 'Oldest' Gipe
S02E14: Krystal 'Ninjetta' Howard
S03E02: 'Fierce Dragon' Eddie Moton Jr.
S03E03: 'Mommy Dearest' Tucker Carney
S03E08: 'The Dude' Andreas Neumann
S03E11: 'Oompa Loompa' Joel Grande, 'No Commie, No Mommie' (Formerly "Commie Mommie") Yana Zhernova
S03E16: 'Math Whiz' Rob Dickey
S04E02: 'Kiddie Party' Katie Fierro, 'The Sky Is the Limit' Tony Ruiz
S04E03: 'Oatmeal Addict' Jess Samuda

Summer Episode 22: You're All Acting Like Babies!

 Donelle Williams was the only contestant to cross the Wipeout Nursery.
 Patricia Garza was the second contestant of Season 4 to cross the Big Balls (Deborah Blackwell was the first).
 This is the eighth all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 4.
 Sam Stewart cleared the Coin Toss on his first attempt.
 Travis Dixon cleared Over and Out on his first attempt.
 Travis Dixon is the fourth contestant to come in first in all 4 events. (Chuck Trout, Dana Logsdon and Skip Dickinson were the first, second, and third)
 Other contestants included 'Teacher' Charlene Clements.
 Title reference: The nursery portion of the qualifier round.

Summer Episode 23: Bosses & Employees

 Aired July 28, 2011.
 X-Ray Man Edgar Lai was the second contestant to cross the Double Barrel. (Kyle Kobe was the first.) Marcus Huntley also cleared the Jiggle-ator and the Double Barrel, but both were edited out of the show.
 This is the 4th episode where it was all male from the 3rd round onwards. (S2E3, S3E14, and S4E20 were the others)
 X-Ray Man Ryan injured his shoulder during Wipeout 500, so he and Edgar quit before the Wipeout Zone started, which put the Shock Jocks in the Wipeout Zone.
 Maestro of Comedy Sean Monahan posted the slowest time for a winner in Wipeout history and the slowest time generally.
 Maestro of Comedy Patrick McIntyre and Shock Jock Jay Isbell cleared Iron Mazen on their first attempt.
 Patrick McIntyre crossed the Axle of Evil on his first attempt.
 Other teams included: 'Daycare Duo' Joseph Morgan & Shannon Jewell and 'Veterinarians' Lori Polkowski & Kendall Younger.

Summer Episode 24: Ballsy Gets a Hard Hat

 Aired August 2, 2011.
 Mark Holwick was the third contestant to clear the Double Barrel (Kyle Kobe and Edgar Lai were the first and second)
 Mark Holwick cleared Iron Mazen and the Axle of Evil on his first attempt.
 Mark Holwick was the fifth contestant to come in first in all 4 events. Chuck Trout, Dana Logsdon, Skip Dickinson and Travis Dixon were the others.
 Mark is the 50th male champion of Wipeout.
 Other contestants include 'Rapunzel' Marie Gerlach and 'Old Man Rocker' Tod Howarth.
 Title Reference: Ballsy, the show's mascot, was wearing a hard hat during the "Detour" obstacle in Round 3.

Summer Episode 25: Is That a Potato in Your Sack or Are You Just Happy to Wipeout?

 Aired August 4, 2011.
 Danelle Miller was the third contestant of Season 4 to cross the Big Balls. (Deborah Blackwell and Patricia Garza were the first and second)
 Jermaine Jackson was the only contestant to cross Nana's Kitchen.
 Joel Jordan cleared Point Break and the Coin Toss on his first attempt.
 April Groefsma is the 12th female contestant to win Wipeout. Before her: Monica Kauffmann, Michelle Hart, Melia Quiray, Debbie Markham, Jill Facer, Caroline Lee, Carrie Kiker, Andrea Corkhill, Kelsey Schulte, Camille Bulot, and Sarah Cooper were the others.
 Other contestants included 'Home Maker' Jennifer Madden.
 Title Reference: The Super Sack round of the episode.

Summer Episode 26: Bucking Broncos and Jiggling Monkeys

 Aired August 9, 2011.
 Bryan Norman is the second to cross the Jiggle-ator (Marcus Huntley was the first) and fourth to clear the Double Barrel (Kyle Kobe, Edgar Lai and Mark Holwick were the first, second and third).
 When Ashley finishes the course, you can see a crew member in the background, an editor's mistake.
 This is the fifth episode to have the third round with all males. (S2E3, S3E14, S4E20 and S4E23 were the first, second, third and fourth).
 This is the ninth all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 4.
 Bryan Norman cleared Iron Mazen, the Axle of Evil and the Great Wall of Fall on his first attempt, giving him a perfect run in the Wipeout Zone. Later, Barry Fast cleared Iron Maizen on his first attempt.
 Other contestants include 'Lingerie Footballer' Zarah Montes.

Summer Episode 27: Ballsy's Playground

 Aired August 11, 2011.
 Although it wasn't seen, Larry Sanders was the second contestant to pass Driver's Ed. (Jimmy Mattingly was the first.) Unfortunately, he didn't pass the Qualifier.
 Thang Lee crossed the Big Balls, although it wasn't shown.
 Dan Fritz cleared Iron Mazen on his first attempt.
 Chace Todenhoft is the second contestant to run out of time on the 1st obstacle without quitting or getting injured. (Sean Foster was the first.)
 Thang Lee crossed the Axle of Evil on his first attempt.
 Daniel Fritz was the third winner to be runner-up in the first 3 rounds. (Melia Quiray and Christian Cannon were the others.)
 Other contestants included 'Elvis Presley Impersonator' Larry Sanders, 'Nudist' Jodi Lambert and Jennifer Shepherd 'And Her Giant Cupcake'.
 Title reference: The first obstacle of the Qualifier.

Summer Episode 28: Contestants are Dropping Like Flies

 Aired August 18, 2011.
 This is the fifth to have a Wipeout Zone with only one male. (S2E14, S4E1, S4E11 and S4E14 were the first, second, third and fourth)
 Though it wasn`t shown, Kayla Henry crossed Driver’s Ed.
 Danielle Connolly crossed the Great Wall of Fall on her first attempt.
 Travis Montgomery and Brie Geleris cleared Iron Mazen on their first attempt.
 Travis Montgomery cleared the Axle of Evil on his first attempt.
 Other contestants included 'Full-time Failure' Timm Babb, 'Illustrator' Carlo L'acquisto and 'Trophy Wife-in-Training' Viviana Alderete.
 Title reference: The fly swatter obstacle of the Qualifier.

Summer Episode 29: The Family That Wipeouts Together

 Jon + Hate and the Cadet both managed to grab the Aflac duck on the Big Balls awarding both members of their teams a $2,000 bonus.
 Captain Brenda Crump crossed the Big Balls.
 Katie + Hate and Cadet Matthew Crump both crossed the Double Barrel successfully.
 Cadet Mathew Crump crossed the Jiggle-ator.
 Dad Dennis Norblom and Jon Davis + Hate were the only two players shown to clear a part of Double Bubble Trouble.
 Amanda Thurlow completed Total Carnage, but it wasn't shown.
 Katie Davis cleared the Axle of Evil on her first attempt.
 Jon and Katie Davis cleared the Great Wall of Fall on their first attempt.
 Mathew Crump and Jon Davis cleared Iron Mazen on their first attempt.
 Title reference: What John Henson said in the intro but paraphrased.

Summer Episode 30: Does This Avatar Make Me Look Fat?

 'Exhibitionist' Robert Delgado has won a $25,000 cash bonus from Activision for having the fastest time in the Qualifier. If Robert had won Wipeout, he would have left with $75,000 ($50,000 + $25,000 (for the fastest time)).
 Although it wasn't seen, Dean Weygand was the fourth contestant to pass Driver's Ed. (Larry Sanders, Jimmy Mattingly, and Kayla Henry were the first, second, and third). Unfortunately, he didn't pass the Qualifier.
 Jamie crossed the Jiggle-ator. Although it wasn't shown, Kimberley crossed it too.
 Manuel Gonzalez didn`t make a single wipeout on Total Carnage.
 This is the final all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 4.
 Robert Delgado cleared the Axle of Evil on his first attempt.
 Brenton Kuipers cleared the Great Wall of Fall on his first attempt. He also won by 6 seconds.
 Other contestants included 'Never Say Never' Jamilah Ewing, 'New Yorker' Amy Boil, Darvin Schlepitz, 'Screaming Meditator' Yoko Okomura and 'Inanimate Object Hater' Dean Weygand.
 Title Quotation from: John Henson, as John Anderson was introducing the "Video Game Spinner" and its characters from the Wipeout video game. It refers to the popular computing term, which is a graphical representation of a user or the user's alter ego or character.

Summer Episode 31: Blind Date 2.0: This Could Get Ugly

 This is the second Blind Date. S3E1 was the first.
 Kelsey and Adam crossed the first half of the Love Train.
 Although Lauren didn't cross the Love Train, her partner Mark Luzan crossed it after she fell off.
 The Scare-ousel is renamed the "Love Machine" because this episode is a "Blind Date" Edition of Wipeout.
 Edward Magana and Kelly Tarter were the second couple to be shown breaking up on the course. (Steven Brandon and Katie Calpino were the first).
 Katrina Weeding cleared the Coin Toss on her first attempt.
 Other couples include: 'Love in the Wrong Place' Neil Patel & Gina King, 'Singers' Josh Bennett & Kimberly Turner, 'Take Charge' Alisha Colwell & Frankie Munyakazi and 'Heartbreakers' Edward Magana & Kelly Tarter.
 Title Quotation from: John Henson—as Kelsey 'The Sinner' Reinhardt was about to attempt the Big Balls.
 Last episode to show Jill Wagner until Season 6, as she went on a year-long hiatus (replaced by Vanessa Lachey for Season 5).

Season 5 (2011–12)

Winter Episode 1: Deck The Balls

 Aired on December 8, 2011.
 First Wipeout Christmas special.
 Amanda and Sam Ciurdar were the third married couple to compete on a non-couple’s episode.
 This was the first all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 5.
 Sam Ciurdar was the first contestant to place one consecutive position higher in every event, ordered from fourth in the Qualifier to winning Wipeout.
 Other contestants include 'Christmas Witch' Chrissa Robby and Emily Spoonrong.
 Title reference: A spoof on the traditional Christmas/Yuletide song "Deck the Halls".
 This was the first episode with Vanessa Lachey in it.

Winter Episode 2: A Sight for Sore Ice

 Rob Petch and Talia Tolomeo both crossed the Snowfall.
 Travis Case crossed Candy Pain Lane.
 Amanda Gutierrez and 'Minnesotan Moose' Kristen Carter got Smallsy on the Big Balls, thus earning them $500. However, Kristen just could not complete the Qualifier.
 Although it wasn't seen, Talia Nicole Tolomeo was the only contestant to cross Snow Shovel Trouble.
 Dylan Hamilton was the first contestant to cross the Psychedelic Snow Globe on his first try. 
 Other contestants include: 'Minnesotan Moose' Kristen Carter and 'Semipro Planker' Ryan Vigil.
 Title Reference: A Sight for Sore Eyes.

Winter Episode 3: Ice, Ice Baby

 Aired January 12, 2012.
 Michelle Assadi crossed the Snowfall.
 Andrew Manila was the only contestant to cross Avalanche Alley. However, he did not advance to the next round.
 This was the second all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 5.
 Abner Ramirez was the second contestant to cross Psychedelic Snow Globe on his first try. (Dylan Hamilton was the first)
 Austin James was the first contestant to cross Iced Over on his first try.
 This is the fourth time that the three finalists all finished in the top 3 in all 4 rounds. (S2E11, S2E12, and S4E4 were the first, second, and third)
 Other contestants include 'Trophy Man' Christian DeBernardi and Andrew Manila.
 Title quotation from: John Henson after 'MC Cashmere Luxury' Austin James fell in the cold water. The episode is named after a rap song of the same name by Vanilla Ice.

Winter Episode 4: Family Tree

Gabrielle Johnson crossed Weasel Wheel, the Big Balls, and Ballsy's Ski Shop. Vision Winter also crossed Ballsy's Ski Shop, although it wasn't shown.
 Blondes and Blurpalicious got the $500 bonus by grabbing Smallsy on the Big Balls.
 Blonde Shana and Diva Amanda both quit during the Cold-Hearted Snake, but Shana and her sister quit first, so the Divas advanced. Since the Winter Brothers were the only team to complete the Cold-Hearted Snake, they won $25,000 (half of the $50,000). This was the first episode to have a shocker. 
 Gentle Winter was the third contestant to cross the Psychedelic Snow Globe on his first try. (Dylan Hamilton and Abner Ramirez were the first and second)  
 Amanda became one of the only contestants to run out of time on the first obstacle on the Wipeout Zone.
 Other families include: 'Stay-at-Home Siblings' Drew & Shelley Henning, Monique & London King and Joel & Alisha Davis.
 Title reference: Family episode; the first obstacle in the Qualifier was the Family Tree.

Winter Episode 5: Shoulda SAW That Coming

 Even though it wasn't shown Joseph Velazquez, Monica Smith, Jordan Lott, and Steph Sklar each crossed the Buzz Saw.
 Jordan Lott and Dorean Amaya each crossed the Big Balls and grabbed the snowman, earning them 500 dollars.
 Stacey Pearce had a different profile picture shown before the break than the one after the break.
 Joseph Velazquez was the fourth contestant to cross the Snowfall (Rob Petch, Talia Tolomeo, and Michelle Assadi were the others), and the first to cross Penguin Party.
 This was the third all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 5.
 Joseph Velazquez was the first contestant to cross Frozen Fury on his first try.
 Dorean Amaya was the fourth contestant to cross the Psychedelic Snow Globe on his first try. (Dylan Hamilton, Abner Ramirez, and Gentle Winter were the first, second, and third) 
 Other contestants include: 'One-Man Band' William Mctiernan and 'Professor Lumber' Ardella Tatro.
 Title reference: The Buzz Saw part of the Qualifier.

Winter Episode 6: Valentine's Day Couples

 Eric & Katie Poole earned $1,000 dollars for both completing the Cold-Hearted Snake.
 The Cold-Hearted Snake was different than the other episodes. One member from one team had to complete the Snake in order for the team to advance to the Wipeout Zone. Eric finished first, which put him and Katie in the Zone. Katie finished second, giving the Baby Makers the $1,000 bonus. James was the third and final contestant in this episode to complete the Snake. That put him and Jacqueline in the Zone. Therefore, there was no need for Jacqueline to finish.
 Eric Poole was the fifth and final contestant to cross the Psychedelic Snow Globe on his first try. (Dylan Hamilton, Abner Ramirez, Gentle Winter, and Dorean Amaya were the first, second, third and fourth)
 The Wipeout Zone in this episode was different than the others. One team had to complete the zone (one teammate at a time) and the other team had to beat that time. The Baby Makers (Eric & Katie) set the time to beat before the Lovers Without Borders (James & Jacqueline) could participate. After the time to beat was set, it was up to the Lovers Without Borders to beat it, starting with James. James did not beat the combined time, and therefore his partner, Jacqueline, couldn't compete.
 Jacqueline was the second contestant to not compete in the Wipeout Zone in a team episode. (Tony Juarez was the first.)
 Eric and Katie Poole were the second couple to win all four rounds. (The Improvers Brian and Katie were the others.)
 James Parent and Jacqueline Ferreira were the first couple to get second in every round.
 Other contestants included 'The Old McDonalds' Mike & Olga McDonald, 'Engaged Since the 90’s' Todd Luaman & Laura Speth, 'Transylvanian Couple' Chelsea & Robert and 'Wipeout’s First Gay Couple' Brian McConnell & Jason Dudley.

Winter Episode 7: That Snow Way To Fall Down

 Aired February 16, 2012.
 Katie and Jason both grabbed the penguin on the Big Balls, earning them each 500 dollars.
 Joe Vaux crossed the Ski Boot.
 Tim Oswald crossed the Eskimo Village.
 Joe Vaux is the assistant director of Family Guy.
 Other contestants include 'Chili Hater' Alisha Khatwani, 'Human Pterodactyl' Erin Bennett, Brandi Berg and Sonia Alcazar.
 Title reference: The Snowfall in the Qualifier.

Winter Episode 8: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti

 Aired on February 23, 2012.
 Sean Smith got the $500 bonus by grabbing the polar bear on the Big Balls.
 Marly Barth cleared the Snowfall.
 This was the fourth all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 5.
 Roger Doyle was the second contestant to cross Iced Over on his first try. (Austin James was the first)
 Noel Doumerc was the second contestant to clear Frozen Fury on his first try. (Joseph Velazquez was the first)
 Chloe Dorsey is not related to Charles Dorsey who appeared on S3E9.
 Other contestants include 'Vlogger' Michael Hanna and 'Jell-O Wrestler' Lorraine Howe.
 Title reference: The Yeti Country obstacle; also a play-on with the Bachman–Turner Overdrive song "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet".

Summer Episode 9: Hotties Vs. Nerds 2.0

 Aired on June 28, 2012.
 Amanda Gulyas was the only contestant to cross Fandemonium.
 'Nasty Nat' Natalie DeWindt hasn't washed her Purple Pants that she was wearing, ever since the day she got them and still hasn't washed it.
 Alec Morse was the only contestant to cross Ghoul Trouble and it wasn't shown, but he also crossed the Poundabout. He also posted the fastest qualifying time in Season 5.
 Whitney Cordray was the only contestant to clear the Tectonic Planks on her first attempt.
 Other contestants include: 'LARPing' Larry Lagera and 'Pipe Dreamer' Melissa Bull.

Summer Episode 10: Wipeout Salutes the Armed Forces

 Aired July 5, 2012.
 Jonathan Wong and Johnny Huston, as well as three unmentioned soldiers, tagged Smallsy on the fourth ball, collecting 500 dollars.
 For the first time in Wipeout history, only two female contestants passed the Qualifier.
 Ryan Braley completed the Hangover without any wipeouts.
 This was the fifth all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 5. It was also the sixth episode that was all-male from the third round onwards since S2E3, S3E14, S4E20, S4E23, and S4E26.
 Mark was the first Wipeout Zone quitter this season.
 In addition to the $50,000, Wipeout (as well as ABC network) also donated $20,000 to the U.S.O. in Jonathan's name.
 Other contestants included 'Army Airborne' Amber Fink, 'Highest Rank' Les Beltz (Navy), 'Petty Officer' Rigoberto Lopez (Navy) and 'Combat Photographer' Julie Avey (Air Force).

Summer Episode 11: Boss and Employee

 Aired on July 10, 2012.
 David Rios was the second contestant to clear the Poundabout (Alec Morse was the first).
 Dan and Christy were the only team to have both members clear Scaregrounds. Since only one member of each team was necessary to advance, they each collected 1,000 dollars.
 This was the first team Wipeout episode to have only one individual contestant collect the 50 grand, which was a twist.
 David Rios and Christy Tillman were the only 2 contestants to cross the Swing Blades on their first attempt.
 Christy Tillman, Dan Flynn and David Rios were the first 3 contestants to cross the Torrential Twisters on their first attempt.
 David almost did a perfect run through the Wipeout Zone, only to wipe out at the end of the Tectonic Planks, when he couldn't get a grip on the finish platform. If David didn't wipeout at the end of the Tectonic Planks, he would have finished the Wipeout Zone in under two minutes.
 David Rios was the sixth and final contestant to win all 4 levels. (Chuck Trout, Dana Logsdon, Skip Dickinson, Travis Dixon, and Mark Holwick were the others.)
 Brandon Kong was the second contestant to win the first three rounds, but lose the Wipeout Zone. (Bill Millsap was the first)
 Dan Flynn was the second contestant to come in second in all four rounds. (Edward Monroy was the first.)
 Other teams include: 'Lingerie Basketballers' Nina Kako & Elizabeth Barros and 'NORADleptics' Ranil Wiratunga & Lindsay King.

Summer Episode 12: It's The John Henson Show

 Aired on July 12, 2012.
 A.J. Smith tagged Smallsy on the fourth ball, and collected 500 dollars.
 It wasn't shown, but LeRoyal Tutt crossed the Henson Headshots.
 This was the sixth all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 5.
 Travis Woiemberghe was the first contestant to clear Spinergy on his first try. 
 Other contestants include Telisa Craig, 'Tech Support' Molly Schwartz, 'Hula Hooper' Louella Laureola, Alison 'Sarah Palin' Pear and 'So-Called Burper' Christine Hamassian.
 Title reference: Host John Henson took over as puppet master in charge of several unsuspecting competitors. The title quotation was sung by Vanessa Lachey.

Summer Episode 13: Udderly Ridiculous

 Aired on July 17, 2012.
 Halfway through Danika’s interview with Vanessa, a picture of her brother Kyle is shown to cover her face as she’s speaking.
 Matt McSweeney grabbed Smallsy on the fourth ball and collected 500 dollars.
 Although it wasn't shown, Matt McSweeney was the first to clear the Panic Hammocks.
 Even though the leaderboard said that Janette advanced to Round 2, she wasn't seen at all in the Hangover and was replaced with an unmentioned male contestant.
 This was the seventh all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 5.
 Rico Andino was the first contestant to clear the Comma-Kazi on his first try.
 Title reference: The name of one of the obstacles in the Qualifier.

Summer Episode 14: Gorillas in our Midst

 Aired on July 19, 2012.
 Julian McFadden collected 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy. He was also the first to clear Monkey Business.
 Although it wasn't seen, Robin Stevens and Tanya Casey, and an unmentioned male contestant were the second and third and fourth to cross Monkey Business.
 Michael Ayoob was the second to tag Smallsy, although this wasn't seen.
 This was the eighth all-male Wipeout Zone in Season 5.
 Julian McFadden, Michael Ayoob, And Kevin Osborne were the fourth, fifth, and sixth contestants to cross the Torrential Twisters on their first tries.
 Other contestants include: Massimilliano 'The Italian' Favia and 'Bass Face' Christina Conte.
 Title quotation from: John Henson, rapping about the "Monkey Business" obstacle in the Qualifier.

Summer Episode 15: Blind Date 2012

 Aired on July 26, 2012.
 Jeremy Rivette and Ashley Coulter were the only 2 contestants to cross Head Over Heels.
 Jeremy Rivette and Chad Carleton were the only 2 contestants to cross the Wipeout Nursery.
 Jeremy Rivette, Sara Ramirez and Marcus Murray each tagged Smallsy on the fourth ball and collected $500.
 The Samurai Ninjas were the only team to have both members complete the Scaregrounds. Since only one member was necessary to advance, they collected 1,000 dollars.
 The Big Ball Bonanza was a bonus round, where the team that travelled the farthest on the Big Balls would collect 5,000 dollars. Zach and Elaina traveled the farthest, and thus they won the bonus cash. In the Big Ball Bonanza nobody gets eliminated.
 Sarah Cookson is related to Jamie Cookson who appeared on S5E14.
 Sarah Cookson crossed the Torrential Twisters on her first attempt.
 Jeremy Rivette later competed on American Ninja Warrior (season 10), making it to the city finals of the Los Angeles region that season.
 Other Blind Dates included: 'Snorting' Candace Chestnut & 'Wheezing' Jarrel Thomas, 'Cowpoke Couple' Bailey Taylor & Joshawa Tootle and Chelsea Ryan & her unknown date.

Summer Episode 16: Batter Up

 Aired on August 2, 2012.
 Max Carr earned $500 for tagging Smallsy.
 Chrissy Miller is not related to 'Father of Two' Darrin Miller who appeared on S1E2.
 Luis Ramos and Max Carr didn't make a single wipeout on the Hangover.
 Max Carr was the second contestant to cross the Comma-Kazi on his first try. (Rico Andino was the first.)
 Other contestants include: '528-Year-Old Vampire' Cindy Torres and 'Insane' Jennifer Sloan.
 Title reference: The name of the first part of the qualifier course.

Summer Episode 17: Hillbilly Wipeout

 Joseph was the first contestant to have a hacked time, of 41:24.8.
 Garrett Brewer was rewarded with 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy.
 Loren Robles is possibly related to "Footphobic" April Robles (from Season 1, Episode 8 and the Season 2 All-Stars episode).
 This was the first all-female Wipeout Zone in Season 5, and the third all-female Wipeout Zone since S2E02 and the first "Ladies' Night" episode, S3E15.
 After Brittany's run, Breanne's time was mistaken to be 11:33.16 in the Leaderboard.
 Brittany Strong crossed the Torrential Twisters on her first attempt.
 Sheryl was the second Wipeout Zone quitter this season. (Mark Serrano was the first)
 Breanne Van Beek was the first female champion of Season 5 and the 13th female champion in Wipeout history. The others were Monica Kauffmann, Michelle Hart, Melia Quiray, Debbie Markham, Jill Facer, Caroline Lee, Carrie Kiker, Andrea Corkhill, Kelsey Schulte, Camille Bulot, Sarah Cooper, and April Groefsma.
 Breanne Van Beek became the second contestant to swear on the show without being bleeped. (David Goryl was the first.)
 Matthew Gebhard competed on the 2019 game show Holey Moley.
 Title reference: Contestant Sheryl Crawford called herself a hillbilly, and John apparently saw her coming because of Breanne and Brittany's habits of eating wild animals. Additionally, the "Hillbilly Mowdown" course in the third round was introduced. Henson made a new "title sequence", "Hillbilly Wipeout", which turned out to be a fake.

Summer Episode 18: Winners and Losers

 Although not shown, Brent and Rod both crossed the Mashmallows.
 Tony Lee, Caroline Lee, Rod Plaza, and Alison Gregorka each tagged Smallsy for 500 bucks. Tony was the only one of the four to cross the Big Balls, but Caroline failed to advance.
 Chaz Hume was the only contestant to cross Grin and Bear It and the second to cross the Panic Hammocks. (Matt McSweeney was the first)
 During the first three rounds, the winners and losers worked together, but in the Wipeout Zone, they competed on their own.
 Debbie Markham was the first winner to run out of time on the Wipeout Zone, even though she previously won in S3E3.
 Allison Bishop was the third contestant to run out of time on the first obstacle of the Wipeout Zone. (Sean Foster and Chace Todenhoft were the first and second.)
 Tony Lee and Chaz Hume were on the same episode and both made it to the Wipeout Zone their first time. Rod Plaza and Brent Elder were also in the same episode.
 Tony became the third contestant to cross the Comma-Kazi on his first try (Rico Andino and Max Carr were the first and second.), the only one to cross the 3 C's Of Wipeout on his first try, and had the fastest Wipeout Zone time in Season 5.
 Tony Lee was the first contestant on American Wipeout to win Wipeout twice, and the third in Wipeout history to win it twice. (James Scott and Dan Allam of Total Wipeout were the first and second). Plus, he beat Chaz AGAIN.
 Chaz Hume was the fourth American to lose the Wipeout Zone twice (Ariel Tweto, Robert Davis and Deborah Blackwell were the first three). Plus, he lost to Tony AGAIN.
 Other matches include: 'Naughty Baker' Andrea Corkhill with 'Donut Shop Cop' Kenneth Ly and 'Jailbreaker' Caroline Lee with Tim 'Rambo' Rambow.
 Title reference: Twelve Wipeout losers (as well as twelve of the 90+ champions) returned to Wipeout.

Summer Episode 19: Uncle Stevie's Squid Pit and BBQ

 Richard Gutierrez is not related to 'Dirty Cop' Amanda Gutierrez who appeared on S5E2.
 This was a record for Smallsy in history, 6. Premyer Tamayo, Dave Freitag, Mark Lytle, Starfire, Matthew San Nicolas, and Dana Quinteros earned 500 bucks for tagging Smallsy. Mark and Starfire were the only ones to cross the Big Balls.
 Mark was the only contestant this episode to cross the Panic Hammocks.
 "Freitag" is German for "Friday".
 Starfire crossed the Bad Buoys, Swept Away and the aforementioned Big Balls; however, aside from the Big Balls, none of these crossings were shown.
 Randy Fluker completed his run on the Hangover without a single wipeout.
 Richard was the second contestant to cross Spinergy on his first try. (Travis Woiemberghe was the first.)
 Mark was the fourth contestant to cross the Comma-Kazi on his first try. (Rico Andino, Max Carr, and Tony Lee were the first, second, and third.)
 Dave was the first winner to be the last to qualify in each of the first three rounds.
 Other contestants include: 'Bus Driver' Chelsea Noel
 Title reference: John Henson's latest sponsor for the show, a fictional restaurant shown in commercial form after many contestants earned $500 by touching Smallsy while running the Big Balls course.

Summer Episode 20: Family Matters
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|-
| colspan=2 style="width:30%; text-align:right;"|Competition:
| colspan=11 style="background:#eee8aa; text-align:center;"|Finals
|-
| colspan=2 style="text-align:right;"|Week:
!Qualifier
!Scaregrounds
!Petrified Forest
!Wipeout Zone
|-
!Place
!Contestant
! colspan=15 style="text-align:center;"|Result
|-
|  style="background:#f00; text-align:center;"|1
|  style="text-align:center;"|'Family Practice'Ryan Sessions & Dekenia Norfleet
| style="background:silver; text-align:center;"|2nd (05:20.4)
|  style="background:gold; text-align:center;"|1st
|  style="background:silver; text-align:center;"|2nd
|  style="background:gold; text-align:center;"|Winner (25:32.74)(13:13.10) – Ryan(12:19.64) – Dekenia
|-
|  style="background:#f00; text-align:center;"|2
| style="text-align:center;"|'Fantastic Mr. Sean & Psychedelic Princess'Sean Huiswoud & Christian Crane
| style="background:gold; text-align:center;"|1st (05:14.7)
| style="background:red;; text-align:center;"|3rd
|  style="background:gold; text-align:center;"|1st
| style="background:silver; text-align:center;"|Out of Time(10:31.45) – SeanOut of Time – Christian
|-
| style="background:#90ee90; text-align:center;" rowspan=2|3
| style="text-align:center;"|'Team Jala PeñaJocelyn & Nicholas Peña
| style="background:red;; text-align:center;"|3rd (05:55.8)
|  style="text-align:center; background:silver;"|2nd
|  style=" background:#ffc; text-align:center;"| Eliminated but left with $500|  colspan=2 style="background:#666; text-align:center;"|
|-
|  style="text-align:center;"| 'Telepathic Twins'Justin & Jeni Flores
|  style="text-align:center;"| 6th (06:57.0)
|  style="text-align:center;"|4th
|  style="background:#ffc; text-align:center;"| Eliminated|  colspan=2 style="background:#666; text-align:center;"|
|-
| style="background:#eee8aa; text-align:center;" rowspan=2| 5| style="text-align:center;"|'Country Girls'Devynn & Kelsey Polochak
| style="text-align:center;"|4th (06:00.0)
|  style="background:#ffc; text-align:center;"|Eliminated| colspan=3 style="background:#666; text-align:center;"|
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|'The Other Blonde Sisters'Brittany & Bethany Halligan
| style="text-align:center;"|5th (06:33.7)
|  style="background:#ffc; text-align:center;"|Eliminated| colspan=3 style="background:#666; text-align:center;"|
|}
 'Hammer Sister' Annalyn Hammer crossed the Wipeout Surf Shack, but she and her sister Annaliza failed to advance.
 Nick tagged Smallsy and earned 500 dollars for his team.
 The Country Girls and the Other Blonde Sisters look alike, but they're from different families. However, Henson couldn't tell which team was which for these two duos.
 Ryan Sessions, Dekenia Norfleet, and Sean Huiswoud crossed the Torrential Twisters on their first try.
 Other families included: 'Hammer Sisters' Annaliza and Annalyn Hammer and 'Oregon Ducks' Danny and Jessie Stambaugh.

Summer Episode 21: Snakes on the Plains

 Scott's age was incorrectly stated as 32. His age at the time of taping was actually 40.
 Taylor Cole's nickname Dweeble Kneeble, spoofs the movie Evil Kneeble.
 Miguel Salazar is the second "Candyman" on Wipeout, Andrew Ritter from S01E01 was the first.
 Cassidy Edison, Miguel Salazar, Scott Gunn, Nichole Wenzler, and Bobby Schulthess completed their runs on the Hangover without any wipeouts.
 Scott completed his run on the Spin Psycho without a single wipeout.
 Scott was the fifth contestant to cross the Comma-Kazi on his first try. (Rico Andino, Max Carr, Tony Lee, and Mark Lytle were the other four.)
 Other contestants include: 'Hoprah Winfrey' Adinett Nsabimana and 'Miss Big Balls' Leah Cecil.
 Title reference: The first part of the qualifier course. Spoofs the popular 2006 film Snakes on a Plane.

Summer Episode 22: Rats!

 500 dollars was rewarded to Alec for tagging Smallsy.
 Krista Webb finished the Qualifier in 04:31.9 (faster than Ashly, David, Tin, Donte, Raquel and Sabrina), but she did not advance to the Scaregrounds.
 Nick Rossi crossed the Torrential Twisters first attempt.
 Other contestants included: 'Banjoist' Krista Webb.
 Title reference: Rats were flying into the Wipeout Subway Car in the Qualifier. The title quotation was said by Sabrina Murillo, who was running the course at the time.

Summer Episode 23: Showdown At The Wipeout Saloon

 Kim Pham and 'Puppet Master' Melissa Dudek earned 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy. Melissa failed to advance.
 Camron Nours Chupp was the only contestant this episode to cross the Panic Hammocks.
 Matt, Jack, Danielle, Derek, and Camron completed their runs on the Hangover without any wipeouts and quickly earned the first five spots into the next round.
 Jack Baham made it onto the finish platform on the Spin Psycho, but he couldn't pull himself up to claim the final spot in the Wipeout Zone.
 Andy and Camron were the sixth and seventh contestants to cross the Comma-Kazi on their first try. (Rico Andino, Max Carr, Tony Lee, Mark Lytle, and Scott Gunn were the other five)
 Other contestants include: 'Puppet Master' Melissa Dudek.
 Title reference: The first obstacle of the Qualifier.

Summer Episode 24: Back To School: Students' Revenge

 The teachers’ students were watching the Qualifier.
 Stephanie Pokswinski was the final contestant this season to earn 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy. However, she failed to advance.
 Daniel Sandt crossed the Cruel Bus, although it wasn't shown.
 Steven Ferreira is not related to 'Lover Without Borders' Jacqueline Ferreira who appeared on S5E6.
 For the first time in Wipeout history, only three female contestants passed the Qualifier.
 All three contestants in the Wipeout Zone crossed the Torrential Twisters on their first try.
 Other teachers included Stephanie 'The Pirate' Pokswinski, 'The Best Teacher Ever' Lorena Semerenko and 'Athlete' Doug Beals.
 This was the final episode to feature Vanessa Lachey, as on the premiere of the sixth season, Jill Wagner returned.

Season 6 (2013)

Episode 1: Welcome Back, Jill

 Aired on May 9, 2013.
 Greg Lozano was the first contestant to cross the Failboxes, although it wasn't shown.
 Branden Aroyan was the only contestant to cross the Barsy Bot 3000 and the Wipeout Pizza Kitchen and the second to cross the Failboxes. He also posted the fastest Qualifier time in Season 6.
 Brandon was the first to cross the Bounder Pounder on his first attempt.
 Before Johnny Nguyen's Wipeout Zone run, Timmy Morgan was shown to fill in for John Henson during the commercial break.
 Johnny was the first contestant to come in 3rd in all the events. 
 Other contestants included Amanda Cress.
 Title Reference: Jill's return to Wipeout after one year of absence.

Episode 2: Night of the Living Big Balls

 Hugo Bolanos was the first contestant this season to collect 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy.
 Hugo crossed Tropic Blunder. Although it wasn't seen, Andrew and Matt both crossed Tropic Blunder as well.
 Ottis Pittman is the second contestant on Wipeout to be in the Guinness Book of World Records. He is number one in a zombie shooter game. (Anastasia Desantis was the first.)
 Ottis and Lee Cripps both crossed the Pork Chopper.
 John Pineda became the first finalist to cross both Dark Side of the Moon & Twisted Falls on his first try.
 Other contestants included John 'I Can’t Believe I Just Screamed Like a Girl' Doan, Brandi 'I Thought That Lion Was Asleep' Hartman, Kayla 'I Didn’t Know My Leg Could Do That' Gordon and 'Wipeout Promoter' Jason Balinskas.
 Title reference: The 3rd round obstacle course is zombie-themed. Spoofs the 1968 horror film Night of the Living Dead.

Episode 3: Senior Citizens, Kids and Convicts

 Jamaal Johnson earned $500 for tagging Smallsy.
 Nate Wright was the first to cross Throw-tisserie on his first try.
 Other contestants include: 'Mr. Wonderful' Phillip Booth and 'British Mermaid' Juliana Payson.
 Title reference: John Henson had ideas for upcoming Wipeout episodes. Some for Kindergarteners, Senior Citizens, Convicts, etc. The "Wipeout Jail" course is introduced into the Qualifier.

Episode 4: Wipeout Family Values

 Kimberly Tercero was the only contestant to cross It’s No Picnic.
 Nikki Scott and Mark Caswell both crossed Aunt Pattycake, but it wasn’t shown.
 Chase Cloward was the first contestant to cross Octopushy without wiping out.
 03:56.9 is the second fastest team Qualifier time in Wipeout history.
 The "Shamily" is the first winning team without any males.
 Other families include: 'Sibling Pain' Justin & Heather Davenport and 'Family Mathers' Kayson Jones & Devin Mathers.

Episode 5: Boss & Employee: Third Shift

 Mike and Sulley from Monsters University made appearances throughout the episode.
 While it wasn't seen, Brian Beckman & Jessica Lawson crossed the Cuckoo Clock.
 Jimmy and Jessica both crossed Tropic Blunder.
 Brian and Ben Beckman were the first family to compete on a non-Family team episode on Wipeout.
 This is the second Boss and Employee episode to have an individual contestant collect the $50,000. (S5E11 was the first)
 Jesse Ruby crossed the Tongue Twister, but it wasn’t shown.
 Eric, Billy, and Ray became the second, third, and fourth to cross Throw-tisserie on their first try. (Nate Wright was the first)
 Carlos Perez was the second contestant to cross Dark Side of the Moon on his first attempt. (John Pineda was the first)
 Other teams include: 'Team Cussing Cuts' Phil DeCastro & Carla Rios and 'CSI Candy' Danielle Biglin & Cristina “Cristie” Fish.

Episode 6: Brains Vs. Brawn

 John Mahoney was the first contestant this season to cross the Big Balls. He also earned $500 for tagging Smallsy while doing so. And although it wasn't seen, Jason Diodati also tagged Smallsy and earned $500.
 Richard Furstenberg posted the second slowest known Qualifier time in a regular episode.
 Sabrina Taylor crossed the Tongue Twister, although it wasn't shown.
 John crossed Dark Side of the Moon & Twisted Falls on his first attempt. Later, Kyle crossed Dark Side of the Moon on his first attempt.
 Other contestants include: Nahum 'Mongo' Vizakis.
 This is Wipeout's 100th episode.

Episode 7: The Ex Games

 Although it wasn't shown, Marc crossed Turbo Snail Fail.
 Today was a season record of Smallsy tags, 4. Jeff, Cinnamon, and 2 unmentioned exes earned 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy.
 The Bachelorette's Chris Harrison visited the Qualifier to try to find bachelors, as well as trying to convince Jill to appear on the show, and even ran the Qualifier to close out the round and get her to agree. Unfortunately, Jill still refused.
 Kevin Abel is the fourth winner to be runner up in the first 3 rounds. (Melia Quiray, Christian Cannon & Daniel Fritz were the first three) 
 Marc Bauer & Jillian Brockman are the third & fourth contestants to win the first 3 rounds only to lose in the Zone. (Bill Millsap and Brandon Kong were the first two)
 Other exes include Jesse and Rachel.
 Title reference: This is the show's first competition between ex-lovers. It spoofs the ESPN sporting event X Games.

Episode 8: Newlyweds - Love and Other Wipeouts

 Bret Fraser tagged Smallsy and earned 500 dollars for him and his partner Jessica. Unfortunately, they failed to advance.
 Thomas and Dustin were the first 2 to clear the Space Pod of Doom on their first attempt.
 Sally was the second to cross the Bounder Pounder on her first attempt. (Branden Aroyan was the first)
 Dustin Schmidt & Sally Kellogg became the sixth couple to were one round away from winning in every round (Stephen Netter & Robin Burton, Gary & Larry Lane, Brenda & Matthew Crump, Lauren Bell & Mark Luzan and Vision & Gentle Winter were the others). 
 Other couples include: 'New Baby Parents' Bret & Jessica Fraser and LaShawn Butler and her unknown husband.

Episode 9: Cat-Face Shirt

 Although it wasn't shown, Jim Klimek crossed Tropic Blunder.
 Alvin Reza collected 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy.
 Amanda Hayes was the only contestant to cross the Wipeout Marina.
 Anthony Corral Jr. was the only contestant to cross the Wipeout Farmhouse.
 Chris Weaver crossed the Miami Pound Machine without wiping out.
 Taylor was the third contestant to cross Twisted Falls on his first try. (John Pineda and John Mahoney were the first and second)
 Jim was the fifth contestant to cross Throw-tisserie on his first try. (Nate Wright, Eric Welch, Billy Minogue, and Ray Gonzalez were the first, second, third, and fourth)
 Other contestants include: Jessica 'Squeaky Voice' Dunning and 'Human Peacock' Kaitlin St. Clair.
 Title Reference: Amanda Hayes was wearing a cat-face shirt while competing.

Episode 10: Big Balls of the Caribbean

 Bronson Pate collected 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy.
 While it wasn't seen, Shelley Keller crossed the Failboxes.
 During Octopushy, John Anderson revealed 'Demo Girl' Alexis Gonzalez made it, replacing Alyssa Dalsky who dropped out before the 2nd round.
 Becca Crigger crossed Wipeout's Greatest Hits, and it wasn't mentioned, but she was seen while the camera was moving out of view. 
 Just after his Wipeout Zone run, Tony felt sick but it was not seen.
 Shelley cleared the Space Pod of Doom and the Bounder Pounder on her first attempt. Later, Jeremy cleared the Space Pod of Doom on his first attempt.
 Other contestants included: 'Instant Party' Fiola Rodriguez, 'Dog Lover' Sylvester Portades, Clayton 'Irie' Elliott and 'Demo Girl' Alexis Gonzalez.
 Title Reference: The first obstacle on the Qualifier was the Squashbuckler. This spoofs the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise.

Episode 11: As Seen on TV

 Dillan Porter crossed the Trippity Skippity Flippity Doo.
 Jamie Keil earned $500 for Tagging Smallsy. Jamie was hit so hard on the last 2 obstacles of the Qualifier, she almost withdrew before Octopushy, but didn't.
 Although it wasn’t shown, Joshua crossed the Failboxes.
 Joshua Olsen cleared the Space Pod of Doom and the Bounder Pounder on his first attempt. 
 Dillan was the first to cross Blockbuster on his first attempt. He also won by 7 seconds.
 Other contestants include: 'Whale Lover' Jessica Sacony, Christian Overracker, Marisol Perez, Dunn Stop and 'Zombie Kisser' Desiree Gastring.
 Title Reference:''' Fake infomercial shown after George Vartanian declares he would pay to be on Wipeout.

Episode 12: Beauty Queens

 Wendy Knapp was the only contestant to get 2nd on the Miami Pound Machine and fail to make the Wipeout Zone.
 This was the 4th and final all female Wipeout Zone. (The rest being S2E2, Ladies Night S3E15 and S5E17)
 Annie Wilson was the fifth to cross Dark Side of the Moon on her first attempt. (John Pineda, Carlos Perez, John Mahoney, and Kyle Botsch were the first, second, third, and fourth)
 Kaci McCorkell was the fourth to cross Twisted Falls on her first attempt. (John Pineda, John Mahoney, and Taylor Dixon were the first, second, and third)
 Other contestants include: 'Miss Newport Beach' Laci Kae Summers and 'Beautiful Baby' Brittany Bauders.

Episode 13: How Jill Got Her Groove Back

 Jovan Brooks crossed the Wipeout Sushi Bar.
 Rory Lamb was the sixth to clear the Space Pod of Doom on his first attempt. (Thomas Martin, Dustin Schmidt, Shelley Keller, Jeremy Roemer, and Joshua Olsen were the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth) Later, he became the fifth and final contestant to win the 1st 3 rounds but lose the Wipeout Zone. (Bill Millsap, Brandon Kong, Marc Bauer and Jillian Brockman were the others) However, he came close to finishing, but fell off the finish platform.
 Other contestants include: 'Police Cadet' Angiee Lombana, 'Golfer' Jessica Miller, Dianna Thorbjornsen, Jennifer Nee and 'Lucky Shorts' Nicole Lunbeck.

Episode 14: Blind Date, Even Blinder

 Elias Contessotto crossed the Wipeout Ant Farm.
 Although it wasn't seen, the Hopeful Romantics crossed Tropic Blunder.
 Chris, Spencer, and Miesha Shakes' date became the final people of the season to earn 500 dollars for their team for tagging Smallsy. However, Miesha Shakes and her unknown date failed to advance.
 The Foodies also earned 5000 dollars for making it the farthest in the Big Ball Bonanza.
 Spencer & Allison quit before Wipeout City but no one replaced them, a first.
 Andrew Landstedt was the sixth to cross Throw-tisserie on his first try. (Nate Wright, Eric Welch, Billy Minogue, Ray Gonzalez, and Jim Klimek were the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth)
 Other couples include: 'Bad Girl & Good Boy' Megan Applegate & Alexander Goschin, Miesha Shakes and her unknown date and 'Catfisher & Catfish' Michael Heshel & Brett Bennett.

Episode 15: Hotties Vs. Nerds 3.0

 Although it wasn’t shown, Jane Kim crossed the Medieval Castle. 
 Joshua Lee was the second to cross Blockbuster on his first attempt. (Dillan Porter was the first) He also posted the fastest Wipeout Zone time of Season 6.
 David Tamayo and Joshua were the seventh and eighth to clear the Space Pod of Doom on their first attempt. (Thomas Martin, Dustin Schmidt, Shelley Keller, Jeremy Roemer, Joshua Olsen, and Rory Lamb were the others)
 Other contestants include: Daydrian 'Con-stooge-ius' Lewis.

Episode 16: It’s A Dirty Job But Someone's Gotta Wipeout 

 Jai Cox crossed the Sewage Mistreatment Plant and the Failboxes, although it wasn’t shown.
 Nick Hollon was the final contestant this season to tag Smallsy. However, he did not collect the 500 dollars. 
 Shawn was the third to cross Blockbuster on his first attempt. (Dillan Porter and Joshua Lee were the first and second)
 David was the ninth to clear the Space Pod of Doom on his first attempt. (Thomas Martin, Dustin Schmidt, Shelley Keller, Jeremy Roemer, Joshua Olsen, Rory Lamb, David Tamayo, and Joshua Lee were the others)
 Other contestants include 'Horse Nurse' Jeanette Maner and 'Colon Cheerleader' Paula Shlue.

Season 7 (2014)

Episode 1: Fall in The Family

 Although it wasn't shown, Nicholas crossed the Play Pound.
 Both Taylor & Daniel cross the Dino Dash.
 Nathan and Joanie were the only team to make it pass the Qualifier without being mentioned.
 The Wests and the Kaufmans got both family members to complete the New Space Race. Since only one member was required to complete the course in order to advance, they both got 1,000 dollars.
 The Kaufmans and the Sudarsos got both family members to cross the Big Balls during the Big Ball Bonanza, earning each team 2,500 dollars.
 Yoshi Sudarso injured his leg during the FSPSPPB, and was given the option for him and his brother Peter to quit. However, Yoshi chose to live with the pain and continue on.
 The Wipeout Zone's rules were different this season. Contestants were only given 1 attempt on every obstacle. Therefore, the season's Wipeout Zone focused mostly speed.
 Yoshi crossed the Shredder.
 Other families include: 'Fast and Slow' Taylor & Sheila Brunce, 'Tiger Cousins' Kenronte & Courtney Walker and 'Tripping Twins' Theresa & Judith “Judy” Jimenez.

Episode 2: Hotties vs. Nerds 4.0

 Samuel Thompson was the first contestant of the season to collect $500 for tagging Smallsy on the 4th ball.
 Although it wasn't shown, Nathan Methvin-Terry crossed both the Door Knockers and the Sucker Punch.
 Courtney Turner was the first and only female to win Wipeout in Season 7 and was also the last female to win Wipeout in the series. In addition, she was the first woman since S4E25 (April Groefsma) to win the Wipeout Zone against one or more men.
 Courtney was the first Hottie to win a Hotties vs Nerds special.
 Since she posted the best Qualifier time among the hotties, on a technicality, Courtney Turner is the seventh contestant (and only woman) to win every round of Wipeout. The other six were Chuck Trout, Dana Logsdon, Skip Dickinson, Travis Dixon, Mark Holwick, and David Rios.
 Other contestants included 'Claire Bear' Claire Bostrom, 'Strong Hottie' Natalia Martincic and 'Pokemon Lover' Justin Beals.

Episode 3: All-American Wipeout

 Tommy was the first contestant of the season to cross the Big Balls. He also managed to tag Smallsy, earning him 500 bucks.
 Malik Rashid crossed the Gears of Fear.
 Other contestants included 'Mr. Baseball' Eric Bennett.

Episode 4: Win A Date With Jill

 Joe Woods and Josh Clark tagged Smallsy on the 4th ball, earning each of them $500.
 Although it wasn't shown, Scott Willson IV crossed the Play Pound.
 Joe Woods crossed Jill's Apartment.
 Nick Santo and Josh Clark crossed the Shredder.
 Josh Clark crossed Hell's Carousel.
 Scott Willson IV later competed on several seasons of American Ninja Warrior. This is also his first time winning money from a game show, as he later won $10,000 for completing the "Mega Wall" obstacle in American Ninja Warrior (season 11).
 In addition to the $50,000 cash prize and a spot in the Tournament of Champions, Nick Santo won a date with Jill Wagner.
 Other contestants include Kevin 'And His Mustache'.

Episode 5: Flush Hour

 Sean Vest's wife Brynn Vest was on S5E9.
 Keshon Perry, Anthony Woodruff and Sean Vest were the only contestants to successfully pass the Johns in the Qualifier, Woodruff was also the only one to cross the Sucker Punch in this episode.
 Aurelia Long was the only contestant to win the Space Race and fail to make the Wipeout Zone.
 Aurelia Long and Jared Long are not related.
 Other contestants include 'Magic' Murray SawChuck and Andrew Guevara.

Episode 6: Blind Date: Falling For You

 Justin 'The Ex' Felles crossed the Play Pound.
 Bryan Richards managed to tag Smallsy on the 4th ball and earn 500 dollars for his team.
 For unknown reasons, Natalie and Anthony decided to quit before the FSPSPPB. This marks the second time this happened.
 Derek Stusynski crossed the Shredder. 
 Jordan Barker and Derek Stusynski crossed Hell's Carousel.
 'Bug Muncher' Brittany Strong from S5E17 is the ex-girlfriend of Justin Felles.
 Other couples include Malik Ali & 'Eyes in the Back of Her Head' Nina, 'Wannabe Therapist & The Therapist' Christina Zamora & Aaron Baltizar and 'Teacher & The Manly Man' Ashley Christian & Alex Bryant.

Episode 7: Bachelors vs. Bachelorettes

 Larry Burchett crossed Gym Class.
 Kasey Stewart crossed the Shredder.
 Other contestants include Erica Rose.

Episode 8: Wide World of Wipeout

 Although it wasn't shown, both Robbie Pugliese & Laurie Long crossed the Door Knockers.
 Victoria Davis and Logan Ouellette crossed the SS Booty Shaker.
 Other contestants include 'Henson’s Favorite' Becky Kralle, Paige Wallace, Andrea Leal and Staci Ziegler.

Episode 9: Exes and OHH's!

 Edward Dobson managed to tag Smallsy on the 4th ball and earn 500 dollars. However, him and his ex, Kaba Hughes, failed to make it past the Qualifier.
 There was an edit mistake in the Wipeout Zone where the picture of Kelsey had Dempsey's name on it and Dempsey's picture had Kelsey's name.
 Other exes include Edward Dobson & Kaba Hughes, Calvin & Quisha, Phillip & Sneha and 'Bus Driving Exes' Nikita Sample & Rahsaan Earl.

Episode 10: Boss & Employee: Big Balls, Inc

 Although it wasn't shown, Sandy injured her back during the Fun Slides Platform Spinning Purple People Beater and quit.
 Other Bosses & Employees include 'Grease Monkeys' Anite Longhitano & Allison Kile, 'The Baristas' Jeremy Ecks & Elsie Venegas and 'Boss & Assistant Boss' Jeremy & Tiandra.

Episode 11: My So-Bald Life

 Kyle Stephenson crossed Dracula's Haunted Condo.
 Wayne Frederickson became one of many contestants who were one round away from last place in every round. He became also the seventh to do that without became the slowest on the Qualifier.
 Andy Tibbitts crossed the Shredder.
 Other contestants include 'Uku-lady' Caitlin Leow, 'Video Game Artist' Adriana Peterson, 'Former Cop' Dawn Chayfin and 'Stuntman' Leroy Patterson.

Episode 12: Fraternity vs. Sorority

 Danielle West crossed the Wipeout Space Station.
 Chris Andrulis managed to collect 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy on the 4th ball. He also crossed Spring Broken.
 Chris Smoot became the first male to complete the Space Race in 1st place.
 Tyler Heathman crossed the Shredder.
 Tim Watson crossed the Gears of Fear.
 Other contestants included 'Ultimate Bro' Jonathan Torres.

Episode 13: Tournament of Champions

 This episode broke the record for Smallsy collecting this season – Nick, Logan, Alec, Alex and Josh each managed to earn 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy on the 4th ball, with Logan and Josh managing to cross the Big Balls. Josh also became the first contestant to tag Smallsy twice. 
 Alec Fisher and Taylor Hoch crossed the Wall of Pain.
 Logan Ouellette and Nick Santo crossed the Shredder.
 Alex Gross was the fifth and final American to lose the Wipeout Zone twice. (Ariel Tweto, Robert Davis, Deborah Blackwell and Chaz Hume were the other four)
 Nick Santo became the thirty-seventh contestant to be one round away from winning in every round.
 Nick Santo became the final contestant ever to win Wipeout and the second contestant to win American Wipeout twice. He also became one of only 5 contestants who win Wipeout twice. The other ones are James Scott (Total Wipeout UK Series 2), Dan Allam (Winter Wipeout UK), Tony Lee (Wipeout Season 4 & Wipeout Season 5) and William Parry (Total Wipeout UK Series 5). Plus, he won the most rounds on his Wipeout career (6).
 'Sweet Talkers' Derek Stusynski & Brittney Bebek, 'Paid to Party' Mary Izzo, 'Sir Jock Or Not' Dakota Hinton and 'Shaft Squad Boss' Alan Clegg were also in the episode, but they did not qualify to the Classic Sweeper.
 For unknown reasons, winner 'Anti Lover Boy' Zack Kalter, and wildcards Chris 'SMOOT' Smoot, 'Second Vest' Sean Vest, 'Teen Mom' Laurie Long and 'Tattletale' Kasey Stewart did not participate in the Tournament of Champions despite winning and/or getting second place in their episodes. Though it's possible their runs were cut out of the show.
 'Model Brothers' Yoshi and Peter Sudarso had to pull out due to Yoshi's knee injury at the start of the season.

Season 1 (2021-2022)

Episode 1: The Big Balls Are Back, Baby
US Viewership: 1.10
 
 Sabrina crossed the Vertigo on her first try.
 David did not attempt the Vertigo, and after 10 minutes, Vaughn began the second half of the course. 
 Vaughn crossed the Leap of Faith on his first try.
 DJ Hypno’s real name was revealed to be Justin during the Gauntlet, but Hype Girl’s real name was never revealed.
 Other teams include 'Bubble Boy & Bubble Girl' Megan & Rick and 'Special FX Artists' Jenna & Aldrich.

Episode 2: Big Ball Energy
US Viewership: 0.89

 Shane, Kirk, and Crystal tagged Smallsy and earned 250 dollars for their teams.
 Kirk crossed the Spanker Planks.	
 Brenna crossed the Triple Threat on her first try.	
 Kirk crossed the Leap of Faith on his first try.	
 'Wipeout Legacies' Brenna & Crystal are related to 'Captain and Cadet' Brenda & Matthew from S04E29 of the Original Wipeout''.
 Christy and Kirk finished the zone, but in a photo finish, Kirk finished the zone 2 seconds over the time set by Crystal and Brenna. That meant the 'Wipeout Legacies' won.
 Other teams include 'Moreno & Ice' Sammy & Johnny.

Episode 3: OMFG Girl Run!
US Viewership: 0.86

 Riley and Caitlin tagged Smallsy and earned 250 dollars for their teams, with Caitlin managing to cross the Big Balls.
 Jason crossed the Body Blender.
 Connor crossed the Leap of Faith and Triple Threat on his first try.
 'Friends 4 Life' withdrew before the start of the Wipeout Zone. 'Opposites Attack' won the random draw to replace them.
 Connor was the first male champion of the season.
 Other teams include 'Brush Hour' Brittany & Shaq, 'Luck and the Irish' Lisa & John and 'Pancake Artists' Jasmine & Adam.

Episode 4: Love at First Trip
 
 One of the 'Brotivational Speakers' and Ryan tagged Smallsy and earned 250 dollars for their teams.
 Rachel crossed the Jigglelator.
 Ryan crossed the Sweep and Weep.
 Ryan crossed the Carous-Hell and Pummel Pool without wiping out.
 Other teams include 'Mermaids' Jenna & Zoe and 'Cosplay Siblings' Beth & Mayan.

Episode 5: Invasion of the Big Balls

 Zach and Zoe tagged Smallsy and earned 250 dollars for their teams, with Zoe managing to cross the Big Balls.
 Calista and Aaron crossed the Leap of Faith on their first tries.
 Zoe crossed the Vertigo on her first try.
 Other teams include 'Influencers' Richard & Jenna.

Episode 6: Tustle, Sleep, Eat, Repeat
US Viewership: 0.86

 'Green Hippies' Alyssa was the first contestant to withdrew from the Gauntlet.
 'Hustle, Sleep, Eat, Repeat' withdrew before the start of the Wipeout Zone. 'Boba Sweat' won the random draw to replace them.
 Andre crossed the Verdigo on his first try.
 Justin crossed the Leap of Faith on his first try.
 Other teams include 'Father Goose & Dr. Mousse' JQ & Latoya and 'Nail & Beauty Stylists' JQ & Latoya.

Episode 7: Wipe-pedia Vol.1
US Viewership 0.65
 
 Danielle from 'Lawfully Shredded' and 'Juiced Up' withdrew from the Gauntlet.
 Matthew crossed the Leap of Faith on his first try
 Matt did not complete the Vertigo in 10 minutes, so Ashley began the second half of the course. .
 Other teams include 'Dream Queens' Noah & Stephanie, 'Not the Mama' JT & Judy and 'Team Airdevils' Jordan & her unknown partner.

Episode 8: Get Ship Faced
 
 Luke and Dave tagged Smallsy and earned 250 dollars for their teams, with Dave managing to cross the Big Balls.
 Luke crossed the Spanker Planks.
 John crossed the Leap of Faith on his first try.

Episode 9: Betting Battle
 
 Mamba crossed the Spanker Planks.
 Mamba crossed the Big Balls, earning 250 dollars for his team.
 'Miss Adventures' was the first team to have a perfect Wipeout Zone run.
 Other teams include 'Reality Kings' Eric & Carlos.

Episode 10: Now You Cena, Now You Don't

 John tagged Smallsy and earned 250 dollars for his teams.
 Esai did not complete the Vertigo in 10 minutes, so Kelsey began the second half of the course. 
 Ashley was the name of one member from 'Sorority Sisters', but the other member’s real name was never revealed.
 Other teams include 'Naughty Bakers' Julia & Luke and 'Royals' Julia & Luke.

Episode 11: The Suicide Squad Special

 The Firefighters and Gina crossed the Big Balls, with Eric and Gina tagging Smallsy, earning 250 dollars for their teams.
 The Firefighters was the second team to have a perfect Wipeout Zone run.
 The Firefighters set a record for both fastest Qualifier time and fastest Wipeout Zone time.
 The Firefighters were the first winning team without any females in the Wipeout reboot.

Episode 12: Lights, Camera, Wipeout!
 
 David crossed the Hoop Hopper.
 Louis crossed the Leap of Faith on his first try.

Episode 13: NOW That's What I Call Wipeout!
 
 Kal and Marquis tagged Smallsy and earned 250 dollars for their teams, but Marquis & Jacquis failed to advance.
 Jamal crossed the Spin Cycle.
 Kal crossed the Vertigo on his first try.
 Other teams include 'Feisty Fashionistas' Jacquis & Marquis and 'Bubble Wrap Buddies' Hannah & Justin.

Episode 14: Nips, Flips 'n' Dips

 Mitch crossed the Hoop Hopper.
 No one wiped out on the Carous-Hell in Heat 2 of the Gauntlet.

Episode 15: Camille's "Sick" Day

 Gabby and Danny tagged Smallsy and earned 250 dollars for their teams with Danny crossing the Big Balls.
 Annie did not complete the Vertigo in 10 minutes, so Danny began the second half of the course. 
 Nathan and Danny both crossed the Leap of Faith on their first tries.
 Other teams include 'Flight Attendants' Trey & Carey.

Episode 16: Smooching Cena
US Viewership: 1.10
 
 Tyler and Danya crossed Facetime with Nicole.
 Tyler and Matthew crossed the Slosh Bucket Basher.
 Matthew, Nate, and Danya crossed the Big Balls, with Nate tagging Smallsy, earning 250 dollars for his team.
 Other teams include 'Wipeout Superfans' Bradley & Miller, 'Anime Fans' Robert & Kio and 'Snoop's Wife & Son' Linda & Seth.

Episode 17: Big Ball Energy

 Rachel crossed the Rumble Road.
 Danielle did not attempt the Vertigo, and after 10 minutes, Dwight began the second half of the course.
 Vincent crossed both the Leap of Faith and Triple Threat on his first try.
 Other teams include 'John and Nicole's Kids' Jessie & Jamie and '#RelationshipGoals' Bradley & Eric.

Episode 18: You Can't Small-SEE Me

 Cameron and Ben crossed the Big Balls, earning 250 dollars for their teams.
 Gilbert crossed the Gauntlet without a wipeout.
 Other teams include 'Bad Dude' Tito & Ruby 'Raze' and 'Roommates' Charles & Tempest

Episode 19: Swole Daddy Issues

 Baron tagged Smallsy and earned 250 dollars for his team.
 Giovanni crossed Ding Dong Damage. 
 It is unknown what happened to Fam Fiction during the Gauntlet, but it’s most likely they quit.
 Other teams include 'Rainbow Auctioneers' Kelsey & Michael and 'Identical Twins' Sovanarin & Sovanareth.

Episode 20: The Road to Redemption
 
 Rebecca and James tagged Smallsy and earned 250 dollars for their teams, but James & Mitchell failed to advance.
 Rick crossed the Wallop Wall and the Spin Cycle.
 Jason crossed the Big Balls, but failed to catch Smallsy. He also crossed the Body Blender.
 Tesfon & Yani both crossed the Jigglelator.
 Rebecca crossed the Gauntlet without a wipeout.
 Delaney and Ricky crossed the Leap of Faith on their first tries.
 Team John: 'Insurance Agents' Seth & Rebecca, 'Frisbee Camp Counselors ' Anna & Riley, 'Flamenco Cousins' Kailani & Sophia, and 'LARP-e Diem' James & Mitchell.
 Team Nicole: '3-Nip Ricks' Rick & Ricky, 'Superstar Fiances' Jason & Delaney, 'Ramenistas' Tesfon & Yani, and 'Kaluzas' Grace & Gary.

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