The BEST episodes of Wipeout (US) season 5

Every episode of Wipeout (US) season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Wipeout (US) season 5!

Human cannonballs! Human pinballs! Crashes, breaks and mud splatters! Twenty-four thrill-seekers will compete in the world's largest extreme obstacle course, designed to deliver the most spills, face plants and sweeps ever seen on television, in Wipeout, a painfully fun new reality series.

Last Updated: 10/2/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
star
8.67
33 votes

#1 - Winter Wipeout: Ice, Ice Baby

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/12/2012

Contestants face obstacles such as the Snowboard Half Pipe, the Snow Boot and Avalanche Alley.

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Wipeout Salutes the Armed Forces
star
8.57
7 votes

#2 - Wipeout Salutes the Armed Forces

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/5/2012

Military men and women compete, facing obstacles including Private Bee-jamin, Drill Sergeant and Hangover.

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Winter Wipeout: That Snow Way to Fall Down
star
8.00
36 votes

#3 - Winter Wipeout: That Snow Way to Fall Down

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/2012

Contestants encounter Garry the Eskimo as they tackle the Arctic Circle.

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Showdown at the Wipeout Saloon
star
7.97
36 votes

#4 - Showdown at the Wipeout Saloon

Season 5 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/13/2012

An oversized gunslinger takes aim at contestants as they run through the Qualifer; obstacles include the Cactus Chaos and Spin Psycho.

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star
7.97
35 votes

#5 - Winners and Losers

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/16/2012

Former "Wipeout" champions team with memorable, but less-successful former contestants and tackle obstacles that include Mash-Mallows, Grin and Bear It, and Big Balls.

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Winter Wipeout: Valentine's Day Couples
star
7.97
67 votes

#6 - Winter Wipeout: Valentine's Day Couples

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2012

In honor of Valentine's Day, couples tackle special obstacles that include Love Struck and the Wipeout Wedding Reception.

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star
7.92
36 votes

#7 - Hillbilly Wipeout

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/9/2012

Twenty-four quirky contestants tackle obstacles that include the Bar Crawl, Hill-Bullies and the Petrified Forest.

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Snakes on the Plains
star
7.89
36 votes

#8 - Snakes on the Plains

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/30/2012

Contestants face obstacles including Snakes on the Plains, Pulling Teeth and the Hangover.

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star
7.86
35 votes

#9 - Gorillas in our Midst

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/19/2012

Competitors face obstacles including Monkey Business, School Daze and Gold Rush Petrified Forest.

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star
7.53
38 votes

#10 - Hotties Versus Nerds 2.0

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/28/2012

Twelve nerdy guys compete against 12 beautiful women.

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Winter Wipeout: Deck the Balls
star
7.52
75 votes

#11 - Winter Wipeout: Deck the Balls

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/8/2011

Contestants face the Nutcracker Sweet, Santa's Workshop and the Jingle Balls.

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star
7.41
63 votes

#12 - Family Matters

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/23/2012

Contestants face obstacles that include Aunt Patty Cake and the Lumberjerks.

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Winter Wipeout: A Sight for Sore Ice
star
7.36
99 votes

#13 - Winter Wipeout: A Sight for Sore Ice

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/5/2012

Contestants face obstacles that include Snow Shovel Trouble, Pain in the Ice and Candy Pain Lane.

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star
7.18
33 votes

#14 - Blind Date 2012

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/26/2012

Single men and women form teams of two and tackle obstacles that include Head Over Heels, Lovers Lane and the Wipeout Nursery.

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It's the John Henson Show
star
7.14
7 votes

#15 - It's the John Henson Show

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/12/2012

Contestants face obstacles including Henson Headshots, Slappy Meal and the Spin Psycho.

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Winter Wipeout: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti
star
7.14
37 votes

#16 - Winter Wipeout: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/23/2012

Contestants tackle obstacles while they are terrorized by yetis.

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star
7.12
34 votes

#17 - Back to School: Students' Revenge

Season 5 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/20/2012

An audience of students watches as teachers compete for the prize, facing obstacles that include the Cruel Bus and Wipeout Skate Park.

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Winter Wipeout: Family Tree
star
7.11
94 votes

#18 - Winter Wipeout: Family Tree

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/19/2012

Teams of family members face obstacles such as Frosty Family Tree, Pain in the Ice and Cold-Hearted Snake.

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star
6.61
36 votes

#19 - Boss and Employee 2012

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/10/2012

Employees and their bosses team up to face obstacles such as The Corporate Ladder and The Pound About.

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star
6.47
34 votes

#20 - Rats!

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/6/2012

Contestants face obstacles including Surf's Up, Wipeout Subway Car and the Caregrounds.

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Udderly Ridiculous
star
6.40
5 votes

#21 - Udderly Ridiculous

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/17/2012

Contestants face obstacles including Udderly Ridiculous, Swinging in the Rain and Swept Away.

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Batter Up
star
6.32
34 votes

#22 - Batter Up

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/2/2012

Contestants face obstacles including Batter Up, Panic Hammocks and the Spin Psycho.

Winter Wipeout: Shoulda SAW That Coming
star
6.19
37 votes

#23 - Winter Wipeout: Shoulda SAW That Coming

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2012

After tackling the Buzz Saw, contestants go on to face Big Balls, Snow Fall and the Penguin Party for a chance at winning $50,000.

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Uncle Stevie's Squid Pit and BBQ
star
5.86
29 votes

#24 - Uncle Stevie's Squid Pit and BBQ

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/23/2012

Contestants face obstacles including Boat Bouys, Swept Away, Ocean Commotion and Panic Hammocks.

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