The BEST episodes of The Genius season 1

Every episode of The Genius season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Genius season 1!

Pit people identified with "cool traits" against each other in social games of strategy, logic, and negotiation skills.

Last Updated: 8/4/2025Network: tvNStatus: Ended
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8.73
22 votes

#1 - 5:5 Game

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/5/2013

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8.48
21 votes

#2 - Zombie Game

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/17/2013

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8.44
18 votes

#3 - Catch the Burglar

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/31/2013

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8.40
20 votes

#4 - Open, Pass

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

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8.32
19 votes

#5 - Scamming Horse Race

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/24/2013

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8.29
21 votes

#6 - Confined Scamming Horse Race

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/28/2013

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8.05
22 votes

#7 - Election Game

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/3/2013

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8.00
19 votes

#8 - Kong's Dilemma

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/14/2013

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7.88
26 votes

#9 - 1.2.3 Game

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/26/2013

A simple card game: Each player has nine cards: three each of "1", "2", and "3", which they must play against each other to win points. Any player with cards left over at the end loses.

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7.75
20 votes

#10 - Final Match

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

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7.62
21 votes

#11 - Expression Auction

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/21/2013

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7.50
22 votes

#12 - Abundance & Famine

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/10/2013

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