The BEST episodes of The Big Brain Theory: Pure Genius

Every episode of The Big Brain Theory: Pure Genius ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Big Brain Theory: Pure Genius!

Finding the best innovator among 10 highly intelligent contestants is the goal, and the elimination process begins immediately. The team that successfully completes each episode's challenge is safe, while one member from the losing team is eliminated. The overall winner receives $50,000.

Last Updated: 3/11/2026Network: Status: Ended
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8.43
14 votes

#1 - Bridge Battle

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/19/2013

In the season finale, the final two contestants go head-to-head in a challenge to build a deployable bridge. While one team goes with complexity and creativity, the other goes with simplicity. Which method will win its team leader the $50,000 grand prize?

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8.14
14 votes

#2 - Waterfall

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/29/2013

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8.10
20 votes

#3 - Three Little Pigs

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/15/2013

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8.06
16 votes

#4 - Triathalabots

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/22/2013

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8.00
25 votes

#5 - Seek and Destroy

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/8/2013

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8.00
22 votes

#6 - The Wildcard

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/5/2013

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7.93
29 votes

#7 - The Next Great Innovator

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/2013

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7.65
17 votes

#8 - Catching Cars

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/12/2013

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