Wednesday Downtown: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Wednesday Downtown Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Jan 17, 2018
In a "Where are they now" program, it's not possible to point out someone completely different! • People who are not famous and have their own autograph is cringey! • Locals who li
Episode 2
Jan 24, 2018
[The theory that you can easily find a celebrity's ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend if you investigate their hometown] [Mr. Osu's "Osu! Karate-do"] [The theory that even during the ye
Episode 3
Jan 31, 2018
[The theory that everyone has passionate fans] [The theory that even amateur bald jokes can be a hit if a bald comedian produces them] [The theory that there are quite a few people
Episode 4
Feb 7, 2018
[I'm the one who got pranked the most in 2017] [Mixed rules showdown: "Connections x Soccer"] [The scene where Junji Takada says "I'm Junji Takada" can't be found even if you searc
Episode 5
Feb 21, 2018
A fixed match where both parties are told to lose will still be an exciting match! • Mixed rule competition: Consuming the most amount of flour! • Nobody but Pro wrestler Aya herse
Episode 6
Feb 28, 2018
Hiding somebody in someone's bed is the scariest thing ever! • If 1 person leaves a trio and you're left with the idiot, you can't go on as a duo! • Searching for Bean bodies of Ja
Episode 7
Mar 7, 2018
[The theory that you can survive the extreme cold of a snow-covered mountain with just 10,000 yen] [The theory that a comedian specializing in straight man routines could instantly
Episode 8
Mar 14, 2018
[The theory that people can somehow live even on a balance beam] [The theory that there are quite a few people who have never left an island] [The theory that chrysanthemums are th
Episode 9
Mar 21, 2018
Double fixed match showdown, part 2◆Draining all the water from SASUKE's pond◆Monologue: If you do it too flashy, people might mistake it for a hands-free call.
Episode 11
Apr 11, 2018
Kochikame Verification SP ◆ Is fishing for entertaining clients possible in reality? ◆ Multi-sport showdown 3-match series ① Skating x Kendo ◆ Multi-sport showdown 3-match series ②
Episode 12
Apr 18, 2018
The theory that the funniest moment a comedian has ever had is hilarious to everyone who sees it◆The theory that there are quite a few Iwaheis◆The theory that if adults really trie
Episode 13
Apr 25, 2018
The theory that as long as "a" and "ta" are correct, anything goes in between "thank you" ◆Sumo wrestling totaling 170kg, Part 2 ◆The theory that every minor sport has been turned
Episode 14
May 2, 2018
The theory that you'd follow any tricky training method if RIZAP told you to ◆The theory that Hamada Yutaro is the No. 1 comedian at "What's in the box?" ◆The theory that it's diff
Episode 16
May 23, 2018
The theory that even if something important is handed to you while knocking, you'll instinctively hit it. ◆The theory that you absolutely cannot read the "Sushi Zanmai" logo unless
Episode 17
May 30, 2018
The celebrity who most closely resembles Katsumata Shūwa is Kuro-chan (theory) ◆The most grueling chain-reaction project is the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure tower system (theory)
Episode 18
Jun 6, 2018
The family of Robert Akiyama is rumored to be the number one celebrity whose family profits from riding on the coattails of children. ◆It's hard to point out a spectacular slip of
Episode 19
Jun 13, 2018
Nobody's had their double eyelids surgically changed to single eyelids! • Comedians who are bad at improv are funnier when they're drunk! • Real Prank! • There's no service area th
Episode 20
Jun 20, 2018
A life where you have to eat the same food that appears on TV: A food fighter could barely manage to do this for 24 hours. ◆The "Ushi no Toki Mairi" style of placing a candle on yo
Episode 21
Jul 4, 2018
The theory that you can attract attention if you hide it◆The second round of the Tsukkomi Challenge: Haraichi's comedy routine version ◆The theory that IKKO can make a location sho
Episode 22
Jul 18, 2018
The theory that fat people who were popular when they were skinny are still somewhat popular even now that they're fat ◆The theory that if you're really good at singing, you can ge
Episode 23
Jul 25, 2018
If you put on a scary face, no one will sit next to you. • If you walk alongside Japan National Route 1 and pick up every single cigarette butt litter on the way, by the time you g
Episode 24
Aug 1, 2018
Dog Domino Challenge◆The theory that Beckham hair still barely exists in 2018◆Real-life Slumdog Millionaire Part 2
Episode 25
Aug 15, 2018
The theory that it's easy to shake off a celebrity during filming ◆The theory that hints of a birthday surprise will inevitably make them excited ◆The theory that even Hikomaro wou
Episode 26
Aug 22, 2018
The theory that the "quirky girl" persona is running out of patterns ◆The theory that the limit of how far you can make people laugh is 100m ◆The theory that if you were lectured b
Episode 27
Sep 12, 2018
Karateka vs. professional fighter using a stick: A theory that it would be a close match if the rule allowed the karateka to kick the tool once. ◆The pattern of a child hiding a st
Episode 29
Oct 3, 2018
Monster House 1 Theory: As long as the "yo" and "su" in "Yoroshiku onegaishimasu" are correct, anything can go in between • Theory: A comedian's skill is completely evident by how
Episode 30
Oct 24, 2018
A week of living a certain life: The theory that if you take your eyes off them for a while they'll eat something else ◆The theory that the person in a comedy duo who doesn't write
Episode 31
Oct 31, 2018
Monster House #2 Tsurutaro Kataoka is the #1 entertainer at passing through tight spaces. • There exists someone over 2m who is "culturally inclined". • Monster House #2.
Episode 32
Nov 14, 2018
Monster House #3 Parent-Child Escape Game. • 50/50 split questions: "Life in prison vs life on a deserted island", "when being questioned by the police, what's more awkward to hav
Episode 33
Nov 28, 2018
Everyone's Theories Special The fastest you can play the tunes of 'Flohwalzer' is by a piano. • Boomerang underwear. • Inu-chan gets read as Wan-chan. • Cheating in backstroke swi
Episode 34
Dec 5, 2018
Monster House 4 The way a comedian handles the embarrassing items found in their bag reveals their true abilities◆Elevator quick change challenge◆Monster House Episode 4
Episode 35
Dec 12, 2018
Monster House 5 The theory that any comedian can become the number one favorite comedian if they are from their hometown◆The theory that even if a giant balloon never bursts, a co
Episode 36
Dec 19, 2018
Monster House 6 The theory that there is a man somewhere in this world who can carry even the heaviest woman in Japan in a princess carry◆The theory that if you wake up in the mor
Episode 37
Dec 26, 2018
Monster House 7 4th Annual Parody Song Ultimate Tournament◆The theory that Mr. Shachihoko can gather the entire Akko Family with a "It's me" phone call◆Monster House Final Episode