Wipeout: 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 Wipeout 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
Winter Wipeout: Deck The Balls
Dec 8, 2011
Contestants face the Nutcracker Sweet, Santa's Workshop and the Jingle Balls.
A Sight For Sore Ice
Jan 5, 2012
The fifth season begins with a winter version that includes icy obstacles, such as the Snow Shovel Trouble, Pain in the Ice and Candy Pain Lane. Vanessa Lachey cohosts.
Ice, Ice Baby
Jan 12, 2012
Wipeout is an American reality show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the "world's largest obstacle course". Wipeout is hosted and commentated by John Henson
Family Tree
Jan 19, 2012
Wipeout is an American reality show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the "world's largest obstacle course". Wipeout is hosted and commentated by John Henson
Shoulda SAW That Coming
Feb 2, 2012
Wipeout is an American reality show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the "world's largest obstacle course". Wipeout is hosted and commentated by John Henson
Valentine's Day Couples
Feb 9, 2012
Wipeout is an American reality show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the "world's largest obstacle course". Wipeout is hosted and commentated by John Henson
That Snow Way to Fall Down
Feb 16, 2012
Contestants encounter Garry the Eskimo as they tackle the Arctic Circle.
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti
Feb 23, 2012
Contestants tackle obstacles while they are terrorized by yetis.
Hotties Versus Nerds 2.0
Jun 28, 2012
The fifth summer season premieres with hotties vs. nerds in a battle of the sexes.
Wipeout Salutes the Armed Forces
Jul 5, 2012
A military-themes edition features 24 members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Obstacles include: "Private Bee-jamin", "Drill Sergeant", and "Hangover".
Boss & Employee 2012
Jul 10, 2012
Bosses and employees team up to tackle the obstacle course which includes the Corporate Ladder, the Pound About and Bigfoot. Among the contestants are the "cool coaches" and the "p
It's the John Henson Show
Jul 12, 2012
Host John Henson puts his stamp on new obstacles, including Henson Headshots, Slappy Meal and the Spin Psycho.
Udderly Ridiculous
Jul 17, 2012
Contestants compete on an extreme obstacle course for a $50,000 prize.
Gorillas in our Midst
Jul 19, 2012
Competitors face obstacles including Monkey Business, School Daze and Gold Rush Petrified Forest.
Blind Date 2012
Jul 26, 2012
Single men and women form teams of two and tackle obstacles that include Head Over Heels, Lovers Lane and the Wipeout Nursery
Batter Up
Aug 2, 2012
Contestants, including Geriatric Groupie, Southern Belle and Cougar Hunter, take on obstacles Batter Up, Karate Class, Panic Hammocks and Spin Psycho.
Hillbilly Wipeout
Aug 9, 2012
Title reference: Contestant Sheryl Crawford calls herself a hillbilly. Additionally, the "Hillbilly Mowdown" course in the 3rd round is introduced.
Winners and Losers
Aug 16, 2012
Twelve Wipeout losers (as well as twelve of the 90+ champions) return to Wipeout.
Uncle Stevie's Squid Pit and BBQ
Aug 23, 2012
Contestants face obstacles including Boat Bouys, Swept Away, Ocean Commotion and Panic Hammocks.
Family Matters
Aug 23, 2012
Contestants face obstacles that include Aunt Patty Cake and the Lumberjerks.
Snakes on the Plains
Aug 30, 2012
Contestants face obstacles including Snakes on the Plains, Pulling Teeth and the Hangover.
Rats!
Sep 6, 2012
Contestants face obstacles including Surf's Up, Wipeout Subway Car and the Caregrounds.
Showdown at the Wipeout Saloon
Sep 13, 2012
A Western-theme obstacle course includes a showdown with Toby, a giant gunslinger. Other hurdles include Cactus Chaos and Spin Psycho.
Back To School: Students' Revenge
Sep 20, 2012
Stephanie Pokswinski is the final contestant this season to earn 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy. Unfortunately, she failed to advance.