The $100,000 Pyramid 2016
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What is The $100,000 Pyramid?
The television series "The $100,000 Pyramid" features contestants competing in teams of two. The objective of the game is to assist one's partner in guessing an answer by providing items that are included in or synonymous with the answer.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 99
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 27, 2016
- Last aired
- May 11, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Reality, Talk
- Updated
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Overview
The television series "The $100,000 Pyramid" features contestants competing in teams of two. The objective of the game is to assist one's partner in guessing an answer by providing items that are included in or synonymous with the answer. Contestants giving clues are hindered by having their hands strapped to their chair, preventing them from gesturing for assistance.
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Should you watch it?
“Teams race against time to guess answers using only verbal clues.”
Reasons to watch
- Engaging team-based gameplay with physical constraints adds tension.
- Simple yet challenging format keeps viewers involved.
- Energetic hosting and lively contestant interactions.
Keep in mind
- Repetitive structure may feel predictable.
- Limited depth in gameplay variety.
You enjoy quick-witted game shows with a modern twist.
Suitable for general audiences with mild competition stress and no graphic content.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Sherri Shepherd vs. Anthony Anderson and Rosie O'Donnell vs. Kathy Najimy Jun 27, 2016
- E2 Ana Gasteyer vs Rachel Dratch and Robin Roberts vs Mario Cantone Jul 4, 2016
- E3 Martha Stewart vs Snoop Dogg and Ken Jeong vs Tisha Campbell Martin Jul 11, 2016
- E4 Bellamy Young vs Weird Al Yankovic and Tony Hale vs Justin Long Jul 18, 2016
- E5 Randall Park vs Anna Camp and Terry Crews vs Natasha Lyonne Jul 24, 2016
- E6 Alfonso Ribeiro vs Mario Batali and Barbara Corcoran vs Daymond John Jul 31, 2016
- E7 Steve Schirripa vs Melissa Peterman and Teri Polo vs Zachary Levi Aug 14, 2016
- E8 Yvette Nicole Brown vs Fred Willard and Joy Behar vs John Michael Higgins Aug 21, 2016
- E9 Kevin Pollak vs Niecy Nash and Bridget Moynahan vs Rex Lee Aug 28, 2016
- E10 Jon Lovitz vs Deion Sanders and Rosie O'Donnell vs Kathy Najimy Sep 12, 2016
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Leslie Jones vs LL Cool J and Tom Bergeron vs Jennifer Nettles Jun 11, 2017
- E2 Bobby Moynihan vs Sasheer Zamata and Lance Bass vs Joey Fatone Jun 18, 2017
- E3 Aaron Rodgers vs Erin Andrews and Italia Ricci vs Robbie Amell Jun 25, 2017
- E4 Cam Newton vs Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker vs Apolo Ohno Jul 9, 2017
- E5 Ken Jeong vs Dave Foley and Dr Oz vs Retta Jul 16, 2017
- E6 Cobie Smulders vs Ryan Eggold and Kathy Najimy vs Ali Wentworth Jul 23, 2017
- E7 Rachael Ray vs Curtis Stone and David Arquette vs RuPaul Jul 30, 2017
- E8 Bobby Moynihan vs Debi Mazar and Wendie Malick vs Jesse Palmer Aug 6, 2017
- E9 Usher vs Von Miller and Justin Hartley vs Chrissy Metz Aug 13, 2017
- E10 Richard Kind vs Rachel Dratch and Margaret Cho vs Michael Rapaport Aug 20, 2017
- E11 Kyle Busch vs Lara Spencer and Ice-T vs Peri Gilpin Aug 27, 2017
- E12 Leslie Jones vs Willie Garson and Billy Gardell vs Kate Flannery Sep 17, 2017
- E13 Taye Diggs vs Jenna Fischer and Kal Penn vs Abby Elliott Sep 24, 2017
Season 3 · 14 episodes
- E1 Leslie Jones vs. Julie Bowen and Debra Messing vs. Mario Cantone Jun 10, 2018
- E2 Anthony Anderson vs. Jennifer Lewis and Kevin Smith vs. Joy Behar Jun 17, 2018
- E3 Snoop Dogg vs. Questlove and Richard Schiff vs. Nicholas Gonzalez Jun 24, 2018
- E4 Adam Rodriguez vs. Erika Christensen and Rob Riggle vs. Lauren Ash Jul 8, 2018
- E5 Kathy Najimy vs. Yvette Nicole Brown and Vanessa Williams vs. Gary Cole Jul 15, 2018
- E6 Bobby Moynihan vs. Melissa Fumero and Terry Crews vs. Andre Braugher Jul 22, 2018
- E7 Leslie Jones vs. Taye Diggs and Sara Foster vs. Erin Foster Jul 29, 2018
- E8 Nick Lachey vs. Vanessa Lachey and Gayle King vs. Terrell Owens Aug 5, 2018
- E9 Ken Jeong vs. Nico Santos and Tim Meadows vs. Kathy Najimy Aug 12, 2018
- E10 Bobby Moynihan vs. Jon Lovitz and Andy Richter vs. Ken Marino Aug 19, 2018
- E11 Rita Moreno vs. Justina Machado and Leslie Jones vs. Julie Bowen Aug 26, 2018
- E12 George Stephanopoulos vs. Ali Wentworth and Bethenny Frankel vs. Ana Gasteyer Sep 16, 2018
- E13 Jenna Fischer vs. Oliver Hudson and Johnny Weir vs. Gabby Douglas Sep 23, 2018
- E14 Ross Matthews vs. Vivica A. Fox and Kelly Osbourne vs. Matt McGorry Sep 23, 2018
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Leslie Jones vs. Rosie O'Donnell and Anthony Anderson vs. Cheryl Hines Jun 9, 2019
- E2 Italia Ricci vs. Kal Penn and Ayesha Curry vs. Graham Elliot Jun 16, 2019
- E3 Karamo Brown vs. Bobby Berk and Joel McHale vs. Alyson Hannigan Jun 30, 2019
- E4 Joe Gatto vs. Sal Vulcano and Roselyn Sanchez vs. Ross Matthews Jul 7, 2019
- E5 Rob Gronkowski vs. Julian Edelman and Bobby Moynihan vs. Kelly Osbourne Jul 14, 2019
- E6 Chris Sullivan vs. Susan Kelechi Watson and Jamie-Lynn Sigler vs. Steve Schirripa Jul 21, 2019
- E7 Anthony Anderson vs. Jay Pharoah and Jeff Ross vs. Pete Holmes Jul 28, 2019
- E8 Bridget Moynahan vs. Jay Glazer and Chris Sullivan vs. Jennie Garth Aug 11, 2019
- E9 Hill Harper vs. Mary Lynn Rajskub and Sara Haines vs. James Van Der Beek Aug 18, 2019
- E10 Rachel Dratch vs. Kevin Nealon and Sherri Shepherd vs. Adam Pally Aug 25, 2019
- E11 Joel McHale vs Rich Eisen and Jerry Ferrara vs La La Anthony Sep 8, 2019
- E12 Rosie O'Donnell vs Leslie Jones and Anna Camp vs Chris Parnell Sep 15, 2019
- E13 Bobby Moynihan vs Hasan Minhaj and Katie Couric vs Mario Cantone Sep 22, 2019
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Rosie O'Donnell vs Nate Berkus and Michael Kosta vs Roy Wood Jr. May 26, 2021
- E2 Rachel Dratch vs Chris Redd Tonight and Dr. Oz vs Daphne Oz" Jun 2, 2021
- E3 Alex Moffat vs Michelle Collins and Dominique Jackson vs Indya Moore Jun 16, 2021
- E4 Ali Wentworth vs. Sara Haines and Kal Penn vs. Michelle Buteau Jun 23, 2021
- E5 Lorraine Bracco Vs Ralph Macchio And Rosie O'Donnell Vs Paige Davis Jun 30, 2021
- E6 Joe Gatto vs Sal Vulcano and Desi Lydic vs Nikel Welch Jul 7, 2021
- E7 Bridget Everett Vs Dulce Sloan And Kathy Najimy Vs Mario Cantone Jul 21, 2021
- E8 Ana Gasteyer Vs Rachel Dratch And Joe Gatto Vs James Murray Jul 28, 2021
- E9 Ryan Eggold vs Elizabeth Marvel and Joe Tessitore vs Tiki Barber Aug 11, 2021
- E10 Ginger Zee vs Dascha Polanco and Dorinda Medley vs Sonjia Morgan Aug 18, 2021
- E11 Ana Gasteyer vs Luke Kirby and Ashanti vs Clay Aiken Aug 25, 2021
- E12 Kal Penn vs Kathy Najimy and Neil deGrasse Tyson vs Gilbert Gottfried Sep 1, 2021
- E13 Mario Cantone Vs Laura Benanti And Joe Tessitore Vs Bridget Everett Sep 15, 2021
Frequently asked questions
How many people play at once?
Contestants appear in teams of two.
What is the main challenge in the game?
One player must give clues without using gestures because their hands are restrained.
What kind of clues are used?
Clues involve listing items related to a hidden category or concept.
Is there a time limit per round?
The synopsis does not specify timing details.
Where can I watch this show?
Sources list multiple platforms but do not name specific ones.