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Episode 215 (Boys vs Girls 5)

Episode 215 of BrainSurge is the fifteenth episode filmed of the second season and 5th episode aired. It is the second **Boys Vs Girls** taped and second special episode taped for Season 2.

## Brainiacs

* Kyle Gaines: (Green): (Owns over 300 stuffed animals)
* **Tiffany Hsu: (Purple): (Speaks two languages, plays three instruments and four times smarter than Jeff)**
* Dante: (Green): (Likes to tap dance)
* Ashley Carter: (Purple): (Will try new things even if they don't sound good)
* Ben: (Green): (Competitive gymnast)
* Angelica Banks: (Purple): (Can sing all 50 states in 30 seconds)

## Level 1

### **Puzzles**

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. Which creature matched the shadow? (Purple Frankenstein/Yeti/Green Elf/Orange Guy with Horns)
2. Which kid wasn't tagged by Jeff?
3. Type all 5 numbers in order of which the kids reacted to the UFO.
4. Which floor did Jeff end up on?
5. Which pattern was on Vanessa's bracelet? (Red & White Stripes/Checkers/Green with Black Dots/Plaid)

**Episode Differences**

50: Bear

100: Serena/Blair/Jenny/Vanessa

### **Results**

 2nd
 Tied for 3rd/Comeback
 Tied for 3rd/Comeback
 5th/Cheyenne'd
 6th

**Dante and Ben are eliminated**

Level 1 Prize: Nintendo DS Lite and Bucket of Slime

## Level 2

#### Interviews

* Ashley: Talks about her perfect Level 1
* Kyle: Talks about him being the only boy left competing
* Tiffany: Jeff mentions the different instruments she plays
* Angelica: Attempts to sing the first 20 states while Jeff pressures her midway through

### Story

Jeff's Driver's Test

Correct Answer: Mr. Snerdly

**Kyle and Ashley are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Tiffany vs. Angelica

**Pairs: 1/13, 2/9, 3/5, 4/15, 6/16, 7/8, 10/11 and 12/14**

**Images: Factories, Car, Crane, Bus Pass, Clown, Jeff & Instructor, Tires and Speed Limit**

**Tiffany: 1/13**

**Angelica: 6/15 (Wrong)**

**Tiffany: 10/11 (Correct)**

**Angelica is eliminated**

Level 2 prize: Kodak Camera

## Level 3

**BrainSurge champion: Tiffany**

Prizes: Peavey Guitar/Nintendo Wii with My Sims Agent and My Sims Racing/Safari West

4x4: Cleared in 5.95 seconds

Path: 1/6/7/8/12/16 (Reflection of 135)

5x5: Cleared in 6.9 seconds

Path: 3/8/13/17/18/19/20/25

6x6: Cleared in 66.55 seconds

Path: 2/9/16/17/24/29/28/21/26/33

Attempts

1. 2/9/16/17/24/29/28/**22**
2. 2/9/16/**23**
3. 2/9/16/17/**23**
4. **Same as 2nd try**
5. Clear with 10.60 left

## Link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsueimDxBbc

## Trivia

* Ben is the second contestant in Season 2 (third overall) to get Cheyenne'd. He got the first 4 puzzles right, but lost due to missing the 100-point puzzle.
* This is the only Boys vs. Girls episode where the winning gender (the girls in this case) wins on the first elimination in Level 2.
Episode 223 (Co-host: Tom Kenny)

**Episode 223** of **BrainSurge** is the twenty-third episode filmed of the second season and 33rd episode aired. It is the first **Co-Host** episode taped and fifth special episode taped for Season 2.

## Brainiacs

* Garrett Backstrom: (Red): (2 time state champion gymnast)
* Erika: (Pink): (Rode a zipline 500 feet over the ocean)
* Mariza Fabella: (Blue): (Is a competitive swimmer)
* Jameson Mah: (Purple): (Trained his pet rats to balance on the tightrope)
* **Ema Doenges: (Green): (Can talk to horses)**
* Nick: (Yellow): (Plays guitar, piano and violin)

## Level 1

### **Puzzles**

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. Which monster truck ate Jeff?
2. Which of these 8 cards has a different picture on it?
3. Which pumpkin did Jeff carve?
4. What time did Jeff dump the dishes in the sink? (9:30/10:30/11:30/12:30)
5. Which girl passed a note to Josh? (Jillian/Jackie/Hanna/Tiana)

**Episode Differences**

10: Red Trucks

20: Green Balloon. Others had Red Balloons

30: Lasersaber

100: Girls Are Different

### **Results**

 4 way tie for 1st/Perfect
 4 way tie for 1st/Perfect
 4 way tie for 1st/Perfect
 5th
 6th

**Mariza and Erika are eliminated**

Level 1 Prize: Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament and Bucket of Slime

## Level 2

### Interviews

* Ema (Utah): Impersonates a horse
* Jameson: Talks about his black belt test in taekwondo
* Nick: Talks about his hand/foot size and his height
* Garrett (Colorado): Wiggles his ears

### Story

Science Fair

 2
 3

Correct Answer: Jeff Eating Blob

**Nick and Garrett are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Ema vs. Jameson

**Pairs: 1/7, 2/5, 3/12, 4/6, 8/11, 9/10, 13/16 and 14/15**

**Images: Volcano, Jeff Wearing Model, Salt, Pizza, Bobby, Blue Ribbon, Courtney Rules and Jeff Eating Blob**

**Ema: 3/12**

**Jameson: 14/15**

**Ema: 9/10**

**Jameson: 3/8 (Wrong)**

**Ema: 5/2 (Correct)**

**Jameson is eliminated**

Level 2 prize: Whiplash Scooter

## Level 3

**BrainSurge champion: Ema**

Prizes: Flip Camera/Epiphone Guitar/Paradise Point, San Diego

4x4: Cleared in 8.57 seconds

Path: 3/7/6/5/9/13 (Same as 102)

5x5: Cleared in 22.75 seconds

Path: 1/7/11/17/18/19/20/25

Attempts

1. 1/7/11/**12**
2. Clear

6x6: Cleared in 58.11 seconds

Path: 3/9/15/14/13/19/25/26/27/34

Attempts

1. 3/9/15/14/**19**
2. **Same mistake**
3. 3/9/15/**20**
4. 3/9/15/14/13/19/**20**
5. Clear with 00.57 left

## Trivia

* This is the last puzzle to feature the SpongeBob Cards and Note Passing puzzles.
* This is the first and only episode where all 4 Level 2 brainiacs got a perfect score in Level 1.
* This is the only episode where Jeff doesn't introduce the brainiacs. Instead, he lets Tom Kenny do it.
* Ema has the record for the least amount of time left after completing the 6x6 with 00.57 sec. left.
* Ema is the third and last contestant in Season 2 to get a perfect score in Level 1, not make a mistake in Level 2 or the KO Round and get slimed.
Episode 307

***Episode 307*** is the seventh episode filmed of **Family BrainSurge** and 2nd episode aired.

## Families

* Silvia: (Jake & Gary) (Once flew over Hawaii in a parasail) (Green): (BT: Mom Kimberly & Brother John)
* O'Day: (Diana & Dave) (Have a blast racing go-karts) (Blue): (BT: Mom Jennifer & Grandma Karen)
* Villa: (Eduardo & Jesus) (Shredders on their snowboards) (Red): (BT: Sister Andrea & Brother Jesus)
* **O'Brien: (Bailey & Ted) (Love to hit the beach) (Yellow): (BT: Sister Molly & Cousin Maggie)**
* Smith: (Jordan & Debra) (Once lived on a Bohemian island) (Light Blue): (BT: Aunt Pamela & Cousin Dominique)

## Level 1

### **Puzzles**

 25
 50
 100

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. Which yoga pose did Bobby not do?(Downward Facing Frog/Armpit Sniff/English Tooter/Pinky Toe Nosepick)
2. Which pattern did Jeff mow in the grass?
3. Which row or column contains 3 Xs?(Row 1/Row 2/Column 1/Column 3)
4. Which portrait combined both family photos?

### **Results**

 2nd
 3rd
 4th
 5th

**Smith family is eliminated**

Level 1 Prize: Instax Camera

## Level 2

Families: O'Brien, Silva, Villa, O'Day

Kids: Bailey/Jake/Eduardo/Diana

### Story:

The A+ Team

Correct Answer: Bobby

**Silva and Villa families are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

O'Brien vs. O'Day

**Pairs: 1/8, 2/15, 3/9, 4/6, 5/11, 7/13, 10/16 and 12/14**

**Images: Truck, Poindexter, Bear, Daria, Group, A+ Team, Milk and E=GC^2**

**O'Brien: 2/15**

**O'Day: 1/8**

**O'Brien: 7/13**

**O'Day: 3/5(Wrong)**

**O'Brien: 3/9(Correct)**

**O'Day family is eliminated**

Level 2 Prize: Singing Machine

## Level 3

**Family Brainsurge champion: O' Brien family**

Charity: Special Olympics

Prizes: EA Sports Package/Table Tennis Table/Nickelodeon Suites Resort

Bailey will do the 4x4 and 6x6. Ted will do the 5x5.

4x4: Cleared in 6.71 seconds

Path: 3/6/5/9/10/15(Same as 231)

5x5: Cleared in 49.59 seconds

Path: 2/8/9/15/19/14/18/22 (Reflection of 209)

Attempts

1. 2/8/9/15/**14**
2. 2/8/9/**14**
3. **Same as 1st try**
4. 2/8/9/15/19/14/18/**23**
5. Clear

6x6: Time expired during 4th attempt

Path: 3/9/10/17/23/22/15/20/25/32

Attempts

1. 3/**10**
2. **Missed the button**
3. 3/9/10/**16**
4. 3/9/10/17/Time up

## Trivia

* This is the only episode to feature the tic-tac-toe puzzle.
Episode 311

***Episode 311*** is the eleventh episode taped of Family BrainSurge and the 10th episode aired.

## Families

* Cruzata (Javier & Elliott) (Blue): (BT: Mom Jenna & Jennifer)
* Ardon (Jacob & Jamie) (Red): (BT: Brother Jared & Cousin Madison)
* Kokason (Everhet & Naomi) (Yellow): (BT: Grandma Carol & Aunt Gwen)
* **Orriss (Grace & Graham) (Light Blue): (BT: Mom Jennifer & Uncle Mark)**
* Sellers (Garen & Sharla) (Green): (BT: Aunt Bridget & Uncle Erix)

## Level 1

### **Puzzles**

 25
 50
 100

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. Which dinosaur do the bones belong to?
2. Who had two pins left after their roll (Jeff/Grandma/Bobby/Courtney)
3. Which icon was on Bobby's shirt?
4. How many times did Jeff scream? (7/8/9)

### **Results**

 2nd/Comeback
 Tied for 3rd
 Tied for 3rd
 5th

**Sellers family is eliminated**

Level 1 Prize: ion DJ Turntable

## Level 2

Families: Cruzata, Kokason, Orriss and Ardon

Kids: Javier/Everhet/Grace/Jacob

### Story

Jeff's Long Lost Relatives

Correct Answer: Caribooger Stew

**Ardon and Kokason families are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Cruzata vs. Orriss

**Pairs: 1/16, 2/12, 3/15, 4/10, 5/11, 6/13, 7/9 and 8/14**

**Images:**

**Cruzata: 10/4**

**Orriss: 1/16**

**Cruzata: 9/7**

**Orriss: 8/14**

**Cruzata: 5/15 (Wrong)**

**Orriss: 15/3 (Correct)**

**Cruzata family is eliminated**

Level 2 Prize: RCA Camcorder

## Level 3

**Family Brainsurge champion: Orriss family**

Charity: ASPCA

Prizes: Lenovo Laptop/Ocean Kayak/San Diego

Grace will do the 4x4 and 6x6. Graham will do the 5x5.

4x4: Cleared in 7.87 seconds

Path: 2/7/8/11/10/13

5x5: Cleared in 32.05 seconds

Path: 4/8/7/13/9/15/20/24

Attempts

1. ?
2. Clear

6x6: Time expired after 4th attempt

Path: 6/11/16/22/29/28/27/20/25/31

Attempts (Got to Square 7)

1. ?
2. ?
3. ?
4. ?

## Trivia

* Everhet and Naomi of the Kokason family appeared on Family Game Night a year later.
Episode 304

***Episode 304*** is the fourth episode taped of **Family BrainSurge** and 14th episode aired.

## Families

* Daruvala (Maya & Jonathan) (Green) (Once went cliff-diving together) (BT: Brothers Christian & Jacob)
* Ayala (Douglas & Dad) (Blue) (Get a kick on soccer) (BT: Cousins Jonathan & Matthew)
* Gilmore (Carly & Cindy) (Yellow) (Cindy teaches foot-dancing to Carly at school) (BT: Aunt Juanita & Brother Tim)
* Johnson (Dee & Damion) (Red) (Video game nuts) (BT: Cousins Nickayla & Amber)
* **Lancaster (William & Elizabeth) (Light Blue) (Travel the world) (BT: Brother Jack & Kathleen)**

## Level 1

### **Puzzles**

 25
 50
Ayala 5
 100

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. What part of Bobby's mouth did the drumstick come from?
2. Which person caught a baseball in her purse?
3. Which item was everyone wearing? (Socks/Pink Pants/Glasses/Watch)
4. Which painting did Jeff look at through the kaleidoscope? (Light Green, Green/Yellow, Green/Yellow/Orange or Orange/Brown)

### **Results**

 Tied for 1st
 3rd/Comeback
 4th
 5th

**Ayala family is eliminated**

Level 1 Prize: Instax Camera

## Level 2

Families: Daruvala, Lancaster, Johnson and Gilmore

Kids: Maya/William/Dee/Carly

### Story

Dr. Seuss Parody

Correct Answer: Supersonic Street Sweeper

**Johnson and Gilmore families are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Daruvala vs. Lancaster

**Pairs: 1/12, 2/10, 3/5, 4/15, 6/14, 7/16, 8/13 and 9/11 (Same as 118/133)**

**Images: Miss Rose, Jeff, Gorilla, Norton's Mom, Street Sweeper, Mrs. Wheelin and Zookeeper**

**Daruvala: 4/15**

**Lancaster: 6/14**

**Daruvala: 2/9 (Wrong)**

**Lancaster: 1/12 (Correct)**

**Daruvala family is eliminated**

Level 2 prize: Singing Machine

## Level 3

**Family BrainSurge champion: Lancaster family**

Charity: National PTA

Prizes: Eureka Camping Gear/Ocean Kayak/San Diego

William will do the 4x4 and 6x6. Elizabeth will do the 5x5.

4x4: Cleared in 20.76 seconds

Path: 4/7/11/6/9/13 (Reflection of 208)

Attempts

1. 4/7/11/**10**
2. Clear

5x5: Cleared in 49.77 seconds

Path: 3/9/10/15/19/13/17/22 (Reflection of 202 fixed)

Attempts

1. 3/9/10/15/**20**
2. 3/9/10/15/19/**18**
3. 3/9/10/15/19/13/**18**
4. Clear

6x6: Time expired during 2nd attempt

Path: 5/10/16/15/8/13/19/25/26/33 (Reflection of 208)

Attempts

1. 5/10/16/15/8/13/19/25/**31**
2. 5/10/16/Time up

## Trivia

* This is the only episode to feature the Porta-Potty puzzle.
* This is the only episode where all the remaining families used their Brain Farts in a row.

## Link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0CIl-R6sK8 (Level 1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8MxThA-rGA (Level 2)
Episode 303

***Episode 303*** is the third episode filmed of **Family BrainSurge** and 32nd episode aired. This is the second episode of **Family BrainSurge** to air exclusively on Nicktoons.

## Families

* Bennion: (Austin & Kimberly) (Light Blue): (BT: Stepdad Mike & Cousin Natasha)
* Pakula: (Olivia & Brad) (Green): (BT: Mom Beth & Sister Marissa)
* Cardena: (Gabriel & David) (Yellow): (BT: Mom Perosa & Brother Christian)
* Redfearn: (Halle & Suzanne) (Blue): (BT: Dad Carey & Brother Joe)
* **Danesh: (Noah & Gina) (Red): (BT: Dad Sid & Cousin Jennifer)**

## Level 1

### **Puzzles**

 25
 50
 100
Everyone else:Time overs

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. What was the lowest temperature on the map?
2. Which piece of clothing did Jeff put in the white basket?(Black Pants/Red Shirt/Red Underwear/Blue Pants)
3. Which snake was the longest?
4. What was the highest number Jeff called?(474/524/447/361)

### **Results**

 Tied for 2nd
 Tied for 2nd
 4th
 5th

**Bennion family is eliminated**

Level 1 Prize: Nickelodeon Fatheads

## Level 2

Families: Redfearn, Pakula, Danesh and Cardena

Kids: Halle/Olivia/Noah/Gabriel

### Story

An Alternate Universe

Correct Answer: Mangra

**Redfearn and Cardena families are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Pakula vs. Danesh

**Pairs: 1/7, 2/11, 3/6, 4/13, 5/14, 8/10, 9/15 and 12/16(Same as 120/121/135)**

**Images: Wormhole, Giant Cucumber, Dad with Pink Hair, Jeff, Mangra, Mom, Cucumber and Jeff's Leg/Football**

**Pakula: 4/13**

**Danesh: 6/3**

**Pakula: 8/12(Wrong)**

**Danesh: 12/16(Correct)**

**Pakula family is eliminated**

Level 2 prize: Kodak Camera

## Level 3

**Family Brainsurge champion: Danesh family**

Charity: Special Olympics

Prizes: Mongoose Bikes/Table Tennis Table/Nickelodeon Suites

Noah will do the 4x4 and 6x6. Gina will do the 5x5.

4x4: Cleared in 9.14 seconds

Path:4/8/12/7/10/14

5x5: Cleared in 45.54 seconds

Path:2/7/12/13/9/15/19/24(Reflection of 225)

Attempts

1. 2/7/12/**8**
2. 2/7/12/13/9/15/**20**
3. Clear

6x6: Time expired during 3rd attempt

Path:6/12/17/16/15/20/26/27/28/34(Reflection of 217)

Attempts(Got to 6 Squares)

1. 6/12/17/16/15/**21**
2. 6/12/17/16/15/20/**27**
3. 6/Time up

## Trivia

* The Danesh family are the first and only family in a red shirt to make it to Level 3, as well as the final red contestants to make it to Level 3. However, they didn't get slimed.
	+ The Danesh family are the first contestants since Nicole in Episode 221 to wear red and make it to Level 3, 22 episodes ago.
* This is the only episode to feature the laundry puzzle.
Episode 318

***Episode 318*** is the eighteenth episode taped of **Family BrainSurge** and the 21st episode aired.

## Families

* Sankofa (Mahria & Kiana) (Yellow) (BT: Brother Carl & Cousin Nia)
* Levine (Zach & Mike) (Blue) (BT: Mom Lori & Brother Jake)
* Gonzalez (Amber & Kim) (Green) (BT: Twin Sister Sarah & Dad Jesus)
* Menotti (Anna & Peter) (Red) (BT: Cousin Tess & Mom Sandra)
* **Arroyo (Marquez & Robin) (Light Blue) (BT: Sister Arrianna & DeAnza)**

## Level 1

### **Puzzles**

 25
 50
 100

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. Which dinosaur did the bones belong to?
2. Who cut the cheese? (Dad/Mom/Bobby/Courtney/Jeff)
3. Which plate broke? (Teeth/Mustache/Eyes)
4. Which air hockey table shows the puck's path?

### **Results**

 Tied for 2nd/Comeback
 Tied for 2nd/Comeback
 4th
 5th

**Menotti family is eliminated**

Level 1 Prize: HT Flip Camera

## Level 2

Families: Gonzalez, Levine, Arroyo and Sankofa

Kids: Amber/Zach/Marquez/Mahria

### Story

Restaurants

Not said: Clay's Shark Tank, TV Dinner Theater, Chuck's Chili Hut, Sal's Salad Bar, 31 Flavors of Gravy, **Central Bark Diner, Barney's Brussel Sprouts and Beans Emporium**, Tina's Tiny China and Cafe and Ghostly Gertude's Boo-fet

**Sankofa and Gonzalez families are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Levine vs. Arroyo

**Pairs: 1/9, 2/10, 3/15, 4/13, 5/11, 6/14, 7/12 and 8/16**

**Images: TV Dinner Theater, 31 Flavors of Gravy, Clay's Shark Tank, Pizza in a Blender, Kung Food, Sal's Salad Bar, Gaga's Steakhouse and Bean Emporium**

**Levine: 5/11**

**Arroyo: 1/9**

**Levine: 3/15**

**Arroyo: 6/14**

**Levine: 8/10 (Wrong)**

**Arroyo: 4/13 (Correct)**

**Levine family is eliminated**

Level 2 prize: Six Flags Tickets

## Level 3

**Family Brainsurge champion: Arroyo family**

Charity: Boys and Girls Club of America

Prizes: Atari Ultimate Gamer Package/Rossignol Snowboards/Mammoth Mountain

Marquez will do the 4x4 and 6x6. Robin will do the 5x5.

4x4: Cleared in 10.59 seconds

Path: 4/8/7/11/10/13 (Same as 105/302)

Attempts

1. 4/**7**
2. Clear

5x5: Cleared in 18.26 seconds

Path: 3/7/13/9/15/19/18/22 (Same as 123)

6x6: Cleared in 22.89 seconds

Path: 5/11/17/23/16/9/14/20/25/31

Attempts

1. 5/11/17/23/16/**15**
2. Clear with 38.26 left

## Trivia

* This is the only episode to feature the Who Cut the Cheese puzzle.
* This episode has the shortest list story of the season with only 3 items listed.
* This is the second episode where the paths in level 3 are faster than usual.

## Link

https://youtu.be/OcuQIuGi09s (Level One Only)
Episode 139

**Episode 139** of **BrainSurge** is the thirty-ninth episode filmed of the first season and 2nd episode aired.

## Brainiacs

* **Samantha McCullough: (Green): (Fluent in Pig Latin)**
* Nate: (Purple): (Once ate a chocolate covered hot dog)
* Jenna: (Blue): (Draws anime)
* Spencer: (Red): (Once missed only one day of school in the past 5 years)
* Gabe: (Yellow): (Likes designing websites)
* Priscilla Casper: (Pink): (School cheerleader)

### **Puzzles**

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. How many somersaults did Jeff do?
2. Which gumball didn't appear in the first set?
3. Which card from the bottom row doesn't appear in the top row?
4. What was the number on Jeff's chest?
5. What were the last 3 digits of the number Jeff dialed for pizza?
6. How many monsters were under Jeff's bed?

**Episode Difference**

30: Purple Background and Yellow Cards

### **Results**

 Tied for 2nd
 Tied for 2nd
 4th
 5th
 6th

**Priscilla and Gabe are eliminated**

Level 1 Prize: SpongeBob Radio Alarm Clock and Bucket of Slime

## Level 2

#### Interviews

* Jenna: Talks about how she got into drawing anime
* Spencer: Talks about why he missed one day of school in the past five years
* Samantha: Speaks Pig Latin
* Nate: Talks about getting 4th place at a Spelling Bee

Fart Demonstrator: Jenna

### Story

Jeff's First Date

Correct Answer: Johnny's

**Jenna and Spencer are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Samantha vs. Nate

**Pairs: 1/10, 2/13, 3/14, 4/5, 6/12, 7/9, 8/15 and 11/16 (Same as 108/124)**

**Images: Horse, Radio, Flowers, Stacy, Bubblegum Ice Cream, Jeff/Stacy on Bike, Cousin Marvin and Jeff's Balloon Head**

**Samantha: 11/16**

**Nate: 2/13**

**Samantha: 8/15**

**Nate: 1/7 (Wrong)**

**Samantha: 4/5 (Correct)**

**Nate is eliminated**

Level 2 prize: Pulse Scooter

## Level 3

**BrainSurge champion: Samantha**

Prizes: Behringer Guitar/Diamondback Bike/Lake Tahoe

4x4: Cleared in 7.21 seconds (Almost forgot to stop the clock)

Path: 1/6/7/8/11/16 (Same as 117/129)

5x5: Cleared in 9.97 seconds (Almost forgot to stop the clock)

Path: 5/10/9/8/7/11/17/23 (Same as 102)

6x6: Cleared in 45.13 seconds

Path: 3/8/13/14/15/16/17/23/28/33

Attempts

1. 3/8/13/**Missed the button**
2. 3/8/13/14/15/16/**23**
3. 3/8/13/14/15/16/**22**
4. Clear with 30.69 left

## Trivia

* Samantha is the only Season 1 contestant to win the trip to Lake Tahoe.
* This is the last Season 1 episode where Jeff's silly headline is edited out.
* This is the last episode to feature every puzzle except for Suntan Number.
* This is the last Season 1 episode where everyone got a puzzle wrong.
Episode 211

**Episode 211** of **BrainSurge** is the eleventh episode filmed of the second season and 14th episode aired.

## Brainiacs

* Aidan Gates: (Red): (Lived in 6 different states)
* Rhudi Haverland: (Purple): (Able to walk on stilts)
* Ashley Marie Arnold: (Pink): (Knows lots of dance moves)
* Gretchin Kepplinger: (Green): (Thrown off her horse twice)
* Jake West Molina: (Yellow): (Loves to beat teenagers at video games)
* **Shaylie Fawcett: (Blue): (Aspiring roller coaster engineer)**

## Level 1

### **Puzzles**

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. Which of these 16 boxes contains a green star?
2. Which kid wasn't tagged by Jeff?
3. Type all 5 numbers in the order the kids reacted to the UFO.
4. Where will the ball land?
5. How many seeds did Jeff spit out? (10/20/30/40)

**Episode Difference**

100: Jeff Fairy counts the seeds

### **Results**

 Tied for 1st
 3rd
 4th/Comeback
 Tied for 5th
 Tied for 5th

**Aidan and Gretchin are eliminated; Gretchin went down first**

Level 1 Prize: Street Surfing and Bucket of Slime

## Level 2

#### Interviews

* Jake (Texas): Jeff mentions him beating teens at video games
* Shaylie: Does baton-twirling
* Rhudi: Talks about stilt-walking
* Ashley (New Jersey): Talks about her Straight A’s and subtlety about her Level 1 comeback.

### Story

Jeff's Dream Jobs

Not Said: Cowboy, Race Car Driver and Scientist

**Ashley and Rhudi are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Jake vs. Shaylie

**Pairs: 1/15, 2/9, 3/4, 5/6, 7/13, 8/11, 10/16 and 12/14**

**Images: Scientist, Robot, Race Car Driver, Ninja, Mascot, Cheerleader, Crazy Guy and Penguin**

**Jake: 3/4**

**Shaylie: 5/6**

**Jake: 1/15**

**Shaylie: 2/9**

**Jake: 13/12 (Wrong)**

**Shaylie: 8/11 (Correct)**

**Jake is eliminated**

Level 2 prize: Kodak Camera

## Level 3

**BrainSurge champion: Shaylie**

Prizes: Peavey Guitar/Diamondback Sport Bicycle/Paradise Point, San Diego

4x4: Cleared in 5.65 seconds

Path: 3/7/11/10/9/14

5x5: Cleared in 45.3 seconds

Path: 1/7/8/9/15/19/18/22

Attempts

1. 1/7/**13**
2. 1/7/8/9/15/19/**23**
3. **Same mistake**
4. Clear

6x6: Time expired during the 4th attempt

Path: 5/11/16/15/20/27/28/29/30/35

Attempts

1. 5/11/16/**21**
2. 5/11/16/15/20/27/28/**34**
3. **Missed the button**
4. 5/11/16/15/20/27/28/**TIME UP**

## Trivia

* This episode has the longest list story round for Season 2 with 13 items listed.
* Shaylie would appear on The Price is Right four years later in 2014.

## Link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVuxRvoNi\_0

## References

1. ↑ Summary of the October 1, 2014 TPiR episode.
Episode 101(Fanmade Episode)

These aren't the actual stats for the episode, this is what I predict might have happened in the pilot.

## Brainiacs

* **Mayah: (Purple)**
* Alyssa: (Red)
* Phillip: (Green)
* Mike: (Pink)
* Austin: (Yellow)
* Andy: (Blue)

## Level 1

Jeff's Silly Headline: What do you know? Those giant head vitamins have finally paid off?

### **Puzzles**

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. Which suspect matches the caller's description(6 ft, bald, tanktop and huge nose)
2. Which of the following dance moves did Jeff not do?
3. How many nose hairs did Walter pluck out?
4. Which of the 4 school buses is different from the others?
5. Which floor did Jeff end up on?
6. Which position did the burrito eating Jeff land?

**Episode Differences**

10: Stink Bomb in the School Cafeteria

20: Green Stripped Shirt

50: Clown/Bear

100: Red Shirts/Blue Tent

### **Results**

 2nd
 3rd
 4th
 5th
 6th

**Phillip and Alyssa are eliminated(Alyssa went down first)**

Level 1 Prize: Nick Arcade Gift Card and Bucket of Slime

## Level 2

Contestants: Mayah, Mike, Austin and Andy

Fart Demonstrator: Andy

### Story

Jeff's Summer Road Trip

Not Said: T-Rex, World's Biggest Therometer, Las Vegas, Area 51, Hoover Dam, Teepee, Carhenge, Mount Rushmore, Paul Bunyan, **Empire State Building** and Statue of Liberty

**Austin and Andy are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Mayah vs. Mike

**Pairs: 1/15, 2/13, 3/11, 4/10, 5/16, 6/12, 7/9 and 8/14**

**Images: Babe, Liberty Bell, Mt. Rushmore, Paul Bunyan, Statue of Liberty, Teepee, T-Rex and White House**

**Mayah: 9/7**

**Mike: 15/1**

**Mayah: 6/12**

**Mike: 3/11**

**Mayah: 5/16**

**Mike: 10/2(Wrong)**

**Mayah: 8/14(Correct)**

**Mike is eliminated**

Level 2 prize: Nutec Wrist Music Watch

## Level 3

**Brainsurge champion: Mayah**

Prizes: Polaroid Camera/Diamondback Bike/Circus Circus

Demo Path: 3/8/7/10/9/13

4x4: Cleared in 7.4 seconds

Path:3/8/11/10/13(Same as 106)

5x5: Cleared in 40.73 seconds

Path:4/8/7/6/11/16/17/23(Same as 103)

Attempts

1. 4/**9**
2. 4/8/7/6/11/16/**21**
3. 4/8/7/6/11/16/17/**22**
4. Clear

6x6: Time expired during 4th attempt

Path:4/9/16/17/12/18/24/29/28/33(Same as 115)

Attempts

1. 4/**10**
2. 4/9/16/**23**
3. 4/9/16/17/12/18/24/**30**
4. 4/9/16/17/12/18/Time up

## Trivia

* This was the only episode(not including celebrity episodes) where contestants were brought back for another episode. However, this was due to major mechanical issues.
Episode 204

**Episode 204** of **BrainSurge** is the fourth episode filmed of the second season and 18th episode aired.

## Brainiacs

* Isaac DeGroot: (Red): (Always blames his dog to get out of trouble)
* **Da'Jah Daniel: (Green): (Nicknamed "Swaggalita")**
* Kathy Hernandez: (Pink): (Once took the wrong bus home from school)
* Aaron: (Yellow): (Clarinet player who loves barbeque pork ribs)
* Philip "PJ" Bordenave: (Purple): (Once had a bird poop on his head)
* Emma Marcus: (Blue): (Sci Fi fan with the nickname "Spocky")

## Level 1

### **Puzzles**

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. Which song did Jeff replay? (Free Nerd/Yee Haw/Hey Dude/Who Let the Frogs Out)
2. Which pattern did the pigeon poop on the houses? (12131/21231/33211)
3. Which pattern was on Katie's bracelet? (Green with Stripes/Orange Diamonds/Blue with Gray & White X's/Orange with Purple Stripes)
4. Which compartment has the worm inside?
5. Which four letters did Jeff say correctly? (SPIT/SPOT/SNOT/SNOW)

**Episode Differences**

30: Katie/Julie/Lori/Sarah

### **Results**

 Tied for 2nd
 Tied for 2nd/Comeback
 Tied for 4th
 Tied for 4th
 6th

**Kathy wins the tiebreaker**

**PJ and Isaac are eliminated**

Level 1 Prize: Nintendo DS Lite and Bucket of Slime

## Level 2

#### Interviews

* Aaron: Jeff questions him about playing “Clarinet Hero”
* Emma: Talks about her nickname, Spocky
* Da’Jah: Mentions her favorite basketball player
* Kathy: Talks about her nickname, Shorty

### Story

Jeff and Bobby Share a Room

Correct Answer: Butt Scratcher 2000

**Aaron and Emma are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Da'Jah vs. Kathy

**Pairs: 1/4, 2/13, 3/14, 5/6, 7/16, 8/10, 9/15 and 11/12**

**Images: Remote, Bobby, Bear, Calendar, Bowling, Cat, Litterbox and Teddy Bear Drawings**

**Da'Jah: 5/6**

**Kathy: 1/4**

**Da'Jah: 11/12**

**Kathy: 2/9 (Wrong)**

**Da'Jah: 2/13 (Correct)**

**Kathy is eliminated**

Level 2 Prize: Electric Guitar

## Level 3

**BrainSurge champion: Da'Jah**

Prizes: Wenzel Camping Gear/Nintendo Wii with LPS Friends, Hasbro Family Game Night 2 and Nerf Strike 2 Elite/Hotel De Coronado, San Diego

4x4: Cleared in 14.95 seconds

Path: 1/5/6/10/11/16 (Reflection of 105)

Attempts

1. 1/5/**10**
2. Clear

5x5: Cleared in 60.34 seconds

Path: 2/8/9/15/19/18/17/22

Attempts

1. 2/8/**14**
2. 2/8/9/15/19/18/**23**
3. **Same mistake**
4. 2/8/9/15/19/18/**22**
5. Clear with 14.71 left

6x6: Time expired during 2nd attempt

Path: 2/8/14/20/15/22/28/29/30/36

Attempts

1. 2/8/14/20/15/22/**23**
2. 2/8/14/20/15/**Time expired as she stepped on 21**

## Trivia

* For the Eye Exam puzzle, the contestants were given less time to answer (only 6 sec.), which is possibly the reason why half of the brainiacs didn't get their answers in on time.
* This is the first Season 2 episode to have everyone get a puzzle right.
* During the Level 2 story, SpongeBob SquarePants can be seen on Jeff's calendar

## Link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQzZCWv82xU
Episode 314(WWE)

***Episode 314*** is the fourteenth episode taped of **Family BrainSurge** and 19th episode aired. It is the third All-Star episode taped for Season 3 and the fourth and last to be aired.

## Superstars and Teammates

* John Morrison (Teammate: Martilliano) (Blue) (BT: Dad Martin & Cousin Brandon)
* Eve (Teammate: Dayna Nicholas) (Green) (BT: Parents Dan & Erica)
* **Gail Kim (Teammate: Michael) (Yellow) (BT: Mom Daphne & Cousin Marian)**
* The Miz (Teammate: Ali) (Light Blue) (BT: Dad Barry & Cousin Adam)
* Kofi Kingston (Teammate: Collins Key) (Red) (BT: Dad Steven & Brother Devan)

All the money the wrestlers win will be donated to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

## Level 1

### **Puzzles**

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. Which mask was El Diablo Loco wearing?
2. Who was the farthest up the staircase? (Grandma/Jeff/Courtney/Bobby/Grandpa)
3. Which creature was still inside the plump plaza? (Spaceman/Gorilla/Clown/Green Thing)
4. Which wrestler wore their tighty whities on the outside?
5. Which face can Bobby make with the food items on his plate?

### **Results**

 Tied for 2nd
 Tied for 2nd
 Tied for 4th/Scoreless
 Tied for 4th/Scoreless

**The Miz's team wins the tiebreaker**

**John Morrison's team is eliminated ($1,000 donation)**

Level 1 Prize: WWE Fatheads

## Level 2

Teams: Eve, Kofi Kingston, Gail Kim and The Miz

Kids: Dayna/Collins/Michael/Ali

### Story

FrankenJeff

Correct Answer: Cujo

**Eve's and Kofi Kingston's teams are eliminated ($2,500 donation)**

### **Knockout Round**

Gail Kim vs. The Miz

**Pairs: 1/10, 2/15, 3/9, 4/11, 5/12, 6/16, 7/13 and 8/14 (Same as 306)**

**Images: FrankenJeff with Helmet, Jeff, Score, FrankenJeff, Armchair, Soccer Ball, Cujo and Mom/FrankenJeff**

**Gail Kim & Michael: 14/8**

**The Miz & Ali: 1/12 (Wrong)**

**Gail Kim & Michael: 4/11 (Correct)**

**The Miz's team is eliminated ($4,000 donation)**

Level 2 prize: RCA Camcorder

## Level 3

**Family Brainsurge champion: Gail Kim & Michael**

$10,000 donation made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation

Prizes: Atari Ultimate Gamer Package/Roland Drums/Caribbean (St. Lucia)

Michael will do the 4x4 and 6x6. Gail Kim will do the 5x5.

4x4: Cleared in 6.31 seconds

Path: 3/7/12/11/10/15

5x5: Cleared in 45.12 seconds

Path: 4/8/7/11/17/18/19/24 (Reflection of 204)

Attempts

1. 4/8/**12**
2. 4/8/7/11/17/18/**24**
3. Clear

6x6: Time expired after 3rd attempt

Path: 6/12/18/23/22/15/20/26/25/31 (Reflection of 229)

Attempts

1. 6/12/18/**17**
2. 6/12/18/23/22/15/20/**27**
3. 6/12/18/23/22/**21**

## Trivia

* This is the only episode to feature the masks, esclator and wrestler puzzles.
* This is the first episode where more than one team had 0 points and a tiebreaker was used to determine who moved on.

## Goof

* During the description for the Roland Drums, they accidentally used the Roland Synthesizers audio. The reason for this is a mystery since the Roland Synthesizers weren't a prize at that time.

## Link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16z65emDvH8
Season 1 Template

## Brainiacs

* ?: (): ()
* ?: (): ()
* ?: (): ()
* ?: (): ()
* ?: (): ()
* ?: (): ()

### **Results**

**are eliminated**

Level 1 Prize:

## Level 2

### Story

Not Said:

**are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

vs.

**?: (Wrong)**

**?: (Correct)**

**is eliminated**

Level 2 prize:

## Level 3

4x4: Cleared in seconds

Path:

Attempts

5x5: Cleared in seconds

Path:

Attempts

6x6: Time expired during attempt

Path:

Attempts
Episode 128

**Episode 128** of **BrainSurge** is the twenty-eighth episode filmed of the first season and 23rd episode aired.

## Brainiacs

* Hannah Shaul: (Blue) (So ticklish that it takes her breath away)
* Evan Kay: (Yellow) (Three time martial arts world champion)
* **Tyler W: (Green) (Dodgeball champion who never shuts up)**
* Zoelle Cacia: (Red) (Likes to horseback ride and knit)
* Alai Divinity: (Pink) (Doesn't like tomatoes but loves ketchup)
* Randy Burke: (Purple) (Cartoonist into heavy metal)

## Level 1

Jeff's Silly Headline: You know what happens when you hold in a burp? You get a giant head just like this so be careful.

### **Puzzles**

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. What is the top speed that Jeff's speedometer reached?
2. How many somersaults did Jeff do?
3. Which number from 41-50 is missing?
4. Which was the number on the bottle Jeff hit? (Middle. Top: 3/5/4 - Middle: 6/8/1 - Bottom: 2/9/7)
5. How many trees did the arrow go through?

**Puzzle Differences**

30: Light Green Background

### **Results**

 2nd
 Tied for 3rd
 Tied for 3rd
 5th
 6th

**Zoelle and Evan are eliminated**

Level 1 Prize: SpongeBob Radio Alarm Clock

## Level 2

#### Interviews

* Randy: Jeff questions him on how he can draw SpongeBob SquarePants
* Tyler: Talks with his mouth closed
* Hannah: Does an eyebrow trick
* Alai: Talks about how she had to eat chocolate as punishment

Fart Demonstrator: Tyler

### Story

GrowBots (Transformers Parody)

Correct Answer: Bike

**Alai and Randy are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Tyler vs. Hannah

**Pairs: 1/11, 2/12, 3/16, 4/6, 5/14, 7/8, 9/15 and 10/13 (Same as 113)**

**Images: Mowbot, Mailbot, Megatron, Grandfather, Battery, Statue of Liberty, Radio and Toilet**

**Tyler: 7/8**

**Hannah: 1/11**

**Tyler: 13/10**

**Hannah: 2/12**

**Tyler: 3/16**

**Hannah: 9/14 (Wrong)**

**Tyler: 9/15 (Correct)**

**Hannah is eliminated**

Level 2 prize: Southern California Citypass

## Level 3

**BrainSurge champion: Tyler**

Prizes: Behringer Guitar/Schwinn Bike/San Francisco

4x4: Cleared in 15.74 seconds

Path: 1/5/6/7/12/15 (Same as 113/127)

Attempts

1. 1/**6**
2. Clear

5x5: Cleared in 6.52 seconds

Path: 4/10/14/13/12/11/17/21

6x6: Time expired after 7th attempt

Path: 5/4/9/8/13/19/20/26/27/33

Attempts

1. 5/4/9/8/13/**20**
2. 5/4/9/**14**
3. **Same as 1st try**
4. **Missed the button**
5. **Same as 1st/3rd try**
6. 5/4/**Missed the button**
7. **Same mistake**

## Trivia

* This is the last episode to edit out the 50-point puzzle.
* This is the last episode to feature the Missing Number puzzle.
* This is the only episode to feature the Archery puzzle.
* This is the first episode since its debut in Episode 115 where the Knockout Round V2 music almost makes a complete loop.
Episode 232(Twins 1)

**Episode 232** of **BrainSurge** is the thirty-second episode filmed of the second season and 38th episode aired. It is the third **Family** episode taped and fourteenth special episode taped for Season 2.

## Brainiacs

* Cailin Loesch: (Purple): (Once got stuck under a bus seat and the driver had to take the seat apart to free her)
* Hannah Loesch: (Purple): (Accidentally locked herself in a storage locker)
* Connor Stewart: (Green): (Can't sleep at night because Brian blows his nose so loud it sounds like a trumpet)
* Brian Stewart: (Green): (Can't sleep because Connor turns all the bedroom lights on then leaves)
* **Jade Kadile: (Blue) (Annoyed that Jasmine looks like her)**
* Jasmine Kadile: (Blue) (Insists that it's the other way around)

## Level 1

### **Puzzles**

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. Which witch changed the most rooms to her color? (Yellow/Blue/Tie)
2. Which parachute hasn't landed yet? (Red/Yellow/Green/Purple/Blue)
3. Which set of twins didn't enter the photo booth?
4. Which compartment has the worm?
5. Which quadruplet made a face unlike the others?

### **Results**

 2nd/Comeback
 3rd
 Tied for 4th
 Tied for 4th
 6th

**Hannah and Brian are eliminated**

Level 1 Prize: Street Surfing and Bucket of Slime

## Level 2

#### Interviews

* Jasmine: Is “half and half” on Jade being in this level
* Cailin (New Jersey): Holds her breath until ~~the remaining interviews are over~~ Jeff quickly convinces her to stop
* Connor: Would rather have had Brian beside him in this level
* Jade: Does a “pretzel thing” with her arms

### Story

Snow Day

Correct Answer: Bobby

**Cailin and Connor are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Jasmine vs. Jade (Sister vs Sister)

**Pairs: 1/11, 2/5, 3/4, 6/8, 7/14, 9/10, 12/15 and 13/16**

**Images: Snow Monster, Courtney, Jeff, Snowman, Bobby, Hot Cocoa, Max and Grandma**

**Jasmine: 3/4**

**Jade: 13/16**

**Jasmine: 9/10**

**Jade: 1/11**

**Jasmine: 5/14 (Wrong)**

**Jade: 7/14 (Correct)**

**Jasmine is eliminated**

Level 2 prize: Kodak Camera

## Level 3

**BrainSurge champion: Jade**

Jasmine gives Jade a good luck message from the Brain Drain

Prizes: Wenzel Camping Gear/Epiphone Guitar/Paradise Point, San Diego

4x4: Cleared in 25.31 seconds

Path: 2/5/9/6/11/15

Attempts

1. 2/5/**10**
2. 2/**6**
3. Clear

5x5: Time expired after 6th attempt

Path: 1/7/11/12/17/13/19/23

Attempts

1. 1/7/11/12/**13**
2. **2**
3. 1/7/11/12/17/**18**
4. **Same mistake**
5. 1/7/11/12/17/**23**
6. **Same mistake**

6x6: Didn't reach

## Trivia

* This is the last episode to feature the Witches puzzle.
* Jasmine was eliminated last in Level 2, however, she went down the Brain Drain before Cailin and Connor to film her good luck message for Jade.
* Because this is a family special with identical twins, this episode has an uneven gender ratio with 4 girls and 2 boys.
* This is the third and final episode where Jeff says "This is what dreams are made of" used specifically when the Knockout Round has significance based on the episode's theme (In this case, the match up was between twins Jasmine and Jade).

## Link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWbF80x5ElU
Episode 124

**Episode 124** of **BrainSurge** is the twenty-fourth episode filmed of the first season and 21st episode aired.

## Brainiacs

* Jordan Garcia: (Red): (Fastball has been clocked at 67 miles per hour)
* **Cristian Lipps: (Green): (Wants to play on the Pittsburgh Steelers like his uncle)**
* Tiana: (Purple): (Starts to hiccup if she laughs too much)
* Natalie: (Blue): (National dance champion)
* Marco Polo: (Yellow): (Loves to pull pranks on his friends)
* Hailee Steinfeld: (Pink): (Has a photographic memory)

### **Puzzles**

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. What was the number on the baseball?
2. How many different colors of paint balloons did Jeff drop?
3. Which gumball didn't appear in the first set?
4. Which ringtone is being played? (Phones: Red/Blue/Yellow/Green) (Pitches: Loud/Higher/Lower/Quiet)
5. How many loops were on the roller coaster?
6. How many monsters were under Jeff's bed?

### **Results**

 2nd
 Tied for 3rd
 Tied for 3rd
 5th
 6th

**Tiana and Natalie are eliminated**

Level 1 Prize: SpongeBob Globs of Doom for Nintendo Wii and Bucket of Slime

## Level 2

#### Interviews

* Marco: Talks about the best prank he’s pulled
* Hailee: Talks about how she randomly breaks into song
* Jordan: Talks about baseball
* Cristian: Does the Moonwalk

Fart Demonstrator: Hailee

### Story

Birthday Gifts

Not Said: Cockroach Farm, Mini Sailboat, Cousin's Cheerleader Uniform, Nose Warmer, Soup Spinner and Beef Jerky Wallet

**Hailee and Jordan are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Marco vs. Cristian

**Pairs: 1/10, 2/13, 3/14, 4/5, 6/12, 7/9, 8/15 and 11/16 (Same as 108)**

**Images: Cheerleader's Uniform, Ear Washer, Fruitcake, Miniature Sailboat, Nose Warmer, Groundhog, Singing Shark, Sweater**

**Marco: 1/10**

**Cristian: 12/6**

**Marco: 2/14 (Wrong)**

**Cristian: 14/3 (Correct)**

**Marco is eliminated**

Level 2 prize: Rollerblades

## Level 3

**BrainSurge champion: Cristian**

Prizes: Vocopro Karaoke System/Yamaha Keyboard/Six Flags, Magic Mountain

4x4: Cleared in 5.32 seconds

Path: 3/7/6/5/9/14 (Same as 104)

5x5: Cleared in 19.36 seconds

Path: 3/7/13/9/15/20/19/23 (Same as 115)

Attempts

1. 3/7/13/9/15/20/**24**
2. Clear

6x6: Cleared in 40.08 seconds

Path: 3/8/15/20/21/22/17/23/29/35

Attempts

1. 3/8/**14**
2. 3/8/15/20/21/22/**23**
3. **Same as 1st try**
4. Clear with 25.24 left

## Trivia

* Cristian's uncle mentioned in the beginning is Louis Lipps, a former wide receiver who is on the Steelers' Hall of Honor.
* This is the last episode to feature the Baseball and Ringtone puzzles.
* The story was edited down to 15 items instead of 20.
* In the KO Round there's a photo of fruitcake which wasn’t shown in the story.
Episode 302

***Episode 302*** is the second episode filmed of **Family BrainSurge** and 31st episode aired. This is the first episode of **Family BrainSurge** to air exclusively on Nicktoons.

## Families

* Holloway: (Chandler & Melody) (Always bowl strikes together) (Green): (BT: Cousin Gabriel & Jennifer)
* Mansel: (Erin & Marie) (Had lots of fun whale watching together) (Blue): (BT: Sister Cory & Myindia)
* **Sebastian: (Sabeena & Nevill) (Smashing tennis players) (Yellow): (BT: Mom Mariam & Brother Steven)**
* Marshall: (Liam & Kevin) (Huge Steeler fans) (Red): (BT: Mom Jennifer & Sister Keely)
* Bessler: (Danielle & Tim) (Once parasailed together) (Light Blue): (BT: Mom Diana & Cousin Justin)

## Level 1

### **Puzzles**

 25
 50
 100
Everyone else 5

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. Which costume gave Courtney the power to see into lockers?(Purple & Yellow/White/Pink/Green)
2. What did Jeff pull out immediately after the book?(Piano/Dentures/Cow/Keys)
3. Which item did Jeff get right?(Green Scarf/Pink Purse/Blue Earrings/Orange Lipstick)
4. Which number did Jeff skip?(2/3/5/6)

### **Results**

 2nd
 3rd
 Tied for 4th
 Tied for 4th

**Mansel family wins the tiebreaker**

**Holloway family is eliminated**

Level 1 Prize: $200 Fandango Gift Card

## Level 2

Families: Bessler, Sebastian, Marshall and Mansel

Kids: Danielle/Sabeena/Liam/Erin

### Story

Extreme Games

Correct Answer: Red Light Green Slime, Gorilla in the Middle, **Smellsbadminton**, Leap Porcupine, Pogo Salamis and Octopus Jump Rope

**Mansel and Bessler families are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Sebastian vs. Marshall

**Pairs: 1/8, 2/9, 3/14, 4/16, 5/12, 6/15, 7/10 and 11/13(Same as 111/119/134)**

**Images: Gorilla, Smellsbadminton, Leap Porcupine, Baseball, Extreme Kick the Can, Octopus, Pogo Salamis, and Hide and Streak**

**Sebastian: 4/16**

**Marshall: 11/13**

**Sebastian: 10/7**

**Marshall: 1/8(Guessed)**

**Sebastian: 5/12**

**Marshall: 2/15(Wrong)**

**Sebastian: 6/15(Correct)**

**Marshall family is eliminated**

Level 2 prize: Kodak Camera

## Level 3

**Family Brainsurge champion: Sebastian family**

Charity: National PTA

Prizes: EA Sports Package/Table Tennis Table/Tuscon Arizona

Sabeena will do the 4x4 and 6x6. Nevill will do the 5x5.

4x4: Cleared in 6.78 seconds

Path:4/8/7/11/10/13(Same as 105)

5x5: Cleared in 7.96 seconds

Path:1/6/11/12/13/14/20/24

6x6: Cleared in 28.46 seconds

Path:4/10/11/12/18/24/23/22/27/32

Attempts

1. 4/10/11/12/18/24/**29**
2. Clear with 46.80 left

Fastest Time in Season 3.

## Trivia

* This is the only episode to feature the shopping puzzle.
* This episode has the fastest time in Level 3 for Season 3.
* This is the first episode to air on Nicktoons when the show got canceled.
Episode 321

***Episode 321*** is the twenty-first episode taped of **Family BrainSurge** and the 24th episode aired.

## Families

* **Monick (Kayla & Adam) (Blue) (BT: Cousin Bethany & Aunt Erin)**
* Ott (Alex & Sonya) (Red) (BT: Dad Gary & Aunt Melissa)
* Parker (Preston & Shimon) (Green) (BT: Cousin Starr & Aunt Sherri)
* Barnes (Zach & Jennifer) (Yellow) (BT: Dad Jason & Grandma Nellie)
* Alvare (Alexis & Katrina) (Light Blue) (BT: Dad Joe & Cousin Alyssa)

## Level 1

### **Puzzles**

 25
 50
 100
Everyone else 4

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. Whose highest score was 14? (Jeff/Grandma/Mom/Dad)
2. Which did Jeff pull out after the keys? (Piano/Dentures/Cow/Math Book)
3. How many people touched the football? (4/5/6/7)
4. Who made the triple fart sound? (Grandma/Mom/Cujo/Bobby/Dad)

### **Results**

 2nd
 3 way tie for 3rd
 3 way tie for 3rd
 3 way tie for 3rd

**Monick and Ott families win the tiebreaker**

**Parker family is eliminated**

Level 1 Prize: Rubik's Cube Package (Touch/Slide/Rubik's)

## Level 2

Families: Alvare, Barnes, Monick and Ott

Kids: Alexis/Zach/Kayla/Alex

### Story

Jeff's Parents' First Date

Correct Answer: Pink

**Alvare and Ott families are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Barnes vs. Monick

**Pairs: 1/12, 2/9, 3/15, 4/11, 5/8, 6/14, 7/13 and 10/16**

**Images:**

**Barnes: 15/3**

**Monick: 5/8**

**Barnes: 16/6 (Wrong)**

**Monick: 1/12 (Correct)**

**Barnes family is eliminated**

Level 2 prize: Phillips 7 Inch TV/DVD Player

## Level 3

**Family Brainsurge champion: Monick family**

Charity: Boys and Girls Club of America

Prizes: EA Sports Package/Roland Drums/Mammoth Mountain

Kayla will do the 4x4 and 6x6. Adam will do the 5x5.

4x4: Cleared in 16.45 seconds

Path: 3/7/6/5/10/15 (Reflection of 210/317)

Attempts

1. 3/7/6/5/**9**
2. Clear

5x5: Cleared in 61.36 seconds

Path: 4/8/12/7/13/19/18/22 (Reflection of 236)

Attempts

1. 4/8/12/**11**
2. 4/8/12/11/13/**18**
3. 4/8/12/11/13/19/18/**23**
4. Clear with 12.19 left

6x6: Time expired after 1st attempt

Path: 5/11/17/16/15/21/27/20/25/31 (Reflection of 231)

Attempts

1. 5/11/17/16/15/**22**
Episode 316

***Episode 316*** is the sixteenth episode taped of **Family BrainSurge** and is the third season's premiere episode.

## Families

* Guthzeit (Brittany & Jennifer) (Come from a family of musicians) (Light Blue) (BT: Dad Max & Cousin Antonia)
* **Haro (Matt & Justina) (Have two diaper-wearing pet chickens) (Green) (BT: Sister Evelyn & Cousin Alexis)**
* Maddox (Hailey & Julie) (Once climbed to the top of a volcano) (Yellow) (BT: Aunt Randy & Cousin Melanie)
* Hancock (Jack & Dennis) (Amusement park nuts) (Blue) (BT: Grandpa David & Mom Patricia)
* Williams (Darnell & James) (Think football is a real touchdown) (Red) (BT: Mom Jennacie & Brother James)

## Level 1

### **Puzzles**

#### Puzzle Objectives

1. Who got the 2nd highest score? (Jeff/Mom/Grandma/Dad)
2. Who stayed in the same position on the sled? (Dad/Grandma/Jeff/Bobby/Courtney)
3. Which shoes are Jeff's (Black/Blue/Green/Brown)
4. Which room did the moose never enter?
5. What was the highest temperature?

### **Results**

 2nd
 3rd
 Tied for 4th
 Tied for 4th

**The Hancocks wins the tiebreaker**

**Williams family is eliminated**

Level 1 Prize: Nickelodeon Fatheads

## Level 2

Families: Haro, Maddox, Guthzeit and Hancock

Kids: Matt/Hailey/Brittany/Jack

### Story

The Incredible Shrinking Jeff

Correct Answer: Jump and Peck Method

**Hancock and Guthzeit families are eliminated**

### **Knockout Round**

Haro vs. Maddox

**Pairs: 1/7, 2/16, 3/14, 4/5, 6/15, 8/10, 9/12 and 11/13**

**Images: Cream on Jeff's Face, Cookies, Bobby, Courtney, Zit Cream, Homework Paper, Fluffy and Cheese**

**Haro: 7/1**

**Maddox: 6/15**

**Haro: 8/10**

**Maddox: 2/16**

**Haro: 11/13**

**Maddox: 5/12 (Wrong)**

**Haro: 9/12 (Correct)**

**Maddox family is eliminated**

Level 2 Prize: Kodak Camera

## Level 3

**Family Brainsurge champion: Haro family**

Charity: Boys and Girls Club of America

Prizes: Atari Ultimate Gamer Package/Table Tennis Table/Verandah, Caribbean

Matt will do the 4x4 and 6x6. Justina will do the 5x5.

4x4: Cleared in 5.74 seconds

Path: 2/8/7/6/10/14 (Same as 202)

5x5: Cleared in 34.60 seconds

Path: 4/10/9/13/7/11/16/22

Attempts

1. 4/10/9/13/**17**
2. 4/**9**
3. Clear

6x6: Cleared in 15.31 seconds

Path: 2/8/14/15/22/23/28/27/26/32 (Reflection of 233)

Attempts

1. 2/8/14/**21**
2. Clear with 34.35 left

## Trivia

* This is the second and final episode where Jeff gives a tiebreaker puzzle to the two families that had 0 points.
* The Haro Family is one of the few families in Season 3 who played a perfect game (scored 185 in Level 1, had no mistakes in Level 2 or the KO Round and got slimed in Level 3).