The WORST episodes of The $100,000 Pyramid (2016)
Every episode of The $100,000 Pyramid (2016) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The $100,000 Pyramid (2016)!
Players compete in teams of two, with one celebrity player and one public contestant on each team. The goal of the game is to help your partner guess answers in a particular topic using lists of clues. In the money rounds, the clue-giver has their hands strapped to their chair, so they’re unable to gesture in order to help the guessing process. The show is hosted by Michael Strahan.
#1 - Jeff Ross vs Robert Herjavec and Cedric the Entertainer vs Jo Koy
Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/6/2023
In a new episode of “The $100,000 Pyramid,” Jeff Ross (comedian, the “Roast Master General”) goes head-to-head with Robert Herjavec (ABC’s “Shark Tank” and CEO of Cyderes). Later, Cedric the Entertainer takes on Jo Koy (“Easter Sunday”).
#2 - RuPaul vs Lauren Lapkus and Steve Schirripa vs Loni Love
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/9/2023
First up, the undisputed queen of drag, RuPaul takes on actress Lauren Lapkus followed by former Soprano’s star Steve Schirripa and the hilarious comedian and actress Loni Love.
#3 - Joe Gatto vs Sal Vulcano and Roselyn Sanchez vs Ross Matthews
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/7/2019
#4 - Matt Walsh vs Malin Akerman and AJ McLean vs Howie Dorough
Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2023
On an all-new holiday themed episode of “The $100,000 Pyramid,” actress Malin Akerman (“Billions”) battles against actor and comedian Matt Walsh (ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”) before Backstreet Boys singers AJ McLean and Howie Dorough compete for a seat in the winner’s circle.
#5 - Josh Peck vs Jeannie Mai Jenkins and Taran Killam vs Iliza Shlesinger
Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2023
On an all-new episode, actor Josh Peck (Hulu’s “How I Met Your Father”) and host Jeannie Mai Jenkins race against the clock, followed by actor Taran Killam and comedian Iliza Shlesinger.
#6 - Ana Gasteyer vs Dan Bucatinsky and Utkarsh Ambudkar vs Fortune Feimster
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2023
This week on “The $100,000 Pyramid,” Ana Gasteyer (ABC’s “Suburgatory”) and Dan Bucatinsky (ABC’s “Scandal”) battle for their spot in the winner’s circle; later, actor Utkarsh Ambudkar (“Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”) and comedian Fortune Feimster face off.
#7 - Ginger Zee vs Dascha Polanco and Dorinda Medley vs Sonjia Morgan
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/18/2021
#8 - Bobby Moynihan vs Natasha Leggero and Lisa Ann Walter vs Tip “TI” Harris
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2023
Comedians Bobby Moynihan (“Saturday Night Live”) and Natasha Leggero race against the clock. Later, ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” star Lisa Ann Walter takes on rapper Tip “TI” Harris for a chance at a seat in the winner’s circle.
#9 - Deon Cole vs D'Arcy Carden and Ken Jennings vs Mario Cantone
Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/16/2023
Actor and comedian Deon Cole goes head-to-head with actress D'Arcy Carden. Then , quiz host Ken Jennings battles actress Mario Cantone.
#10 - Nico Santos vs Lauren Ash and Nicole Byer vs Jermaine Fowler
Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/18/2022
Superstore co-stars Nico Santos and Lauren Ash face off for a chance at the winner's circle. Then, Nicole Byer (NailedIt!) goes head-to-head with Jermaine Fowler (Am I OK).
#11 - Tiffany Haddish vs Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Wayne Brady vs Joel Kim Booster
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2023
“The $100,000 Pyramid” returns with an episode full of laughs when the hilarious Tiffany Haddish (“Haunted Mansion”) and Jesse Tyler Ferguson (“Modern Family”) compete, followed by comedians Wayne Brady and Joel Kim Booster (“Dinner Party”).
#12 - Mario Cantone vs Rachel Bloom and Lisa Ann Walter vs Janelle James
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/28/2022
Actor Mario Cantone (And Just Like That) versus actress/comedienne Rachel Bloom (Reboot), then stars of Abbott Elementary, Lisa Ann Walter and Janelle James, go head-to-head.
#13 - Wendi McLendon-Covey vs Matt Walsh and Amanda Kloots vs Marcus Lemonis
Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/27/2023
On the season finale of “The $100,000 Pyramid,” actress Wendi McLendon-Covey (ABC’s “The Goldbergs) dukes it out against Matt Walsh (“Veep”) before Amanda Kloots (host of “The Talk”) and Marcus Lemonis battle for their spot in the winner’s circle.
#14 - Will Sasso vs Amanda Seales and Dulé Hill vs Francia Raisa
Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/20/2023
This week on “The $100,000 Pyramid,” Will Sasso (“The Throwback”) battles Amanda Seales (Sirius XM’s “Smart Funny & Black Radio”), while Dulé Hill (ABC’s “The Wonder Years”) and Francia Raisa (Hulu’s “How I Met Your Father”) go head-to-head.
#15 - Mario Cantone vs Laura Benanti and Joe Tessitore vs Bridget Everett
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/15/2021
#16 - Bridget Everett vs Dulce Sloan and Kathy Najimy vs Mario Cantone
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/21/2021
#17 - Rachel Dratch vs Chris Redd and Dr. Oz vs Daphne Oz
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/2/2021
#18 - Brie Bella vs Ross Mathews and Troy Gentile vs Sean Giambrone
Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/23/2023
This week on “The $100,000 Pyramid,” Brie Bella (“The Nikki and Brie Show”) and Ross Mathews (“The Drew Barrymore Show”) battle for their spot in the winner’s circle; and later, ABC’s “The Goldbergs” co-stars Troy Gentile and Sean Giambrone face off.
#19 - Nick Lachey vs Vanessa Lachey and Gayle King vs Terrell Owens
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/5/2018
Singer Nick Lachey competes against his wife, television personality Vanessa Lachey. Next, TV host Gayle King and football legend Terrell Owens compete with hopes of making it to the winner's circle and the ultimate prize of $100,000.
#20 - Ryan Eggold vs Elizabeth Marvel and Joe Tessitore vs Tiki Barber
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/11/2021
#21 - Lindsey Vonn vs Russell Peters and Jason Alexander vs Wayne Knight
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2022
The season starts off with Lindsey Vonn vs Russell Peters. Then, it’s a Seinfeld reunion with Jason Alexander vs Wayne Knight.
#22 - Mark Duplass vs Yvette Nicole Brown and Larry Wilmore vs Tisha Campbell
Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/30/2023
In an all-new “The $100,000 Pyramid,” Mark Duplass (“The Morning Show”) competes against actress Yvette Nicole Brown (“Community”) followed by comedians Larry Wilmore (“Jerry & Marge Go Large”) and Tisha Campbell (“Martin”).
#23 - Jordin Sparks vs Jason Ritter and Nikki Glaser vs Wayne Knight
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2023
Who will conquer the pyramid? Singer and actress Jordin Sparks battles against actor Jason Ritter before comedian Nikki Glaser and “Seinfeld” actor Wayne Knight compete for a seat in the winner’s circle.
#24 - Jesse Tyler Ferguson vs Rosie O'Donnell and Holly Robinson Peete vs Rodney Peete
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2023
Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson (ABC’s “Modern Family”) and comedian Rosie O’Donnell compete, then spouses Rodney Peete and Holly Robinson Peete (Disney+’s “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder”) show no mercy on an all-new “The $100,000 Pyramid”.
#25 - Jason Alexander vs Pete Holmes and Ali Larter vs Michael Urie
Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2023
This week, former “Seinfeld” actor Jason Alexander returns to take on comedian Pete Holmes, before actors Ali Larter and Michael Urie go head-to-head.