The WORST episodes of Wipeout (US)

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

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: 12/31/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
Old and Cold
star
5.59
95 votes

#1 - Old and Cold

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/3/2009

Plank in the Face and Aqua Launch are among the new obstacles this week.

Top 25 Moments
star
5.62
59 votes

#2 - Top 25 Moments

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/16/2008

A countdown of the season's best moments; the hosts attempt to run the obstacle course; favorite contestants answer questions.

star
5.67
3 votes

#3 - Summer Sneak Peek

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/21/2011

A preview of the summer session features a look at new obstacles, including the Wipeout Wall, the Flume of Doom, the Illusion-ator, Driver's Ed and the Wipeout Play Set.

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

#4 - 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.

Winter Wipeout: Shoulda SAW That Coming
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6.19
37 votes

#5 - 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.

star
6.20
5 votes

#6 - Totally, Totally Inappropriate

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/17/2010

Contestants face obstacles, including Unbalanced Beams, Pendulum Shape Shifter and Spinner.

Ballistic Episode
star
6.20
5 votes

#7 - Ballistic Episode

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/12/2009

Contestants face the Blue Ball Run, the Sweeper Wall and the Dodge Ball Beam Walk as they compete for the $50,000 grand prize.

Rocket to Wipeout
star
6.21
94 votes

#8 - Rocket to Wipeout

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/10/2009

Plank in the Face, Fender Bender, Aqua Launch, King of the Mountain and Raging Rapids are among the wild and outrageous new obstacles included in this week's episode.

star
6.31
62 votes

#9 - Celebrity Style

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/24/2009

Wipeout goes Hollywood with the Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs obstacle.

Batter Up
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6.32
34 votes

#10 - Batter Up

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

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

Udderly Ridiculous
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6.40
5 votes

#11 - Udderly Ridiculous

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

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

star
6.46
94 votes

#12 - Fender Bender

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/17/2009

Raging Rapids and Fender Bender are the new obstacles included this week.

star
6.47
34 votes

#13 - Rats!

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

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

Exes and OHHs!
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6.51
47 votes

#14 - Exes and OHHs!

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/17/2014

Once Wiped Out, Twice Scarred
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6.52
58 votes

#15 - Once Wiped Out, Twice Scarred

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/26/2009

Contestants, including a professional boxer and a stay-at-home dad, face the Ballsy-Go-Round, Mesh Mosh Run and Swinging Cereal Killer.

star
6.55
104 votes

#16 - Brains vs. Brawn

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/27/2013

Contestants with brainy jobs go head to head with beefed-up hard bodies; obstacles include the Wipeout Construction Zone, Owws and Zen, and the Miami Pound Machine.

star
6.61
36 votes

#17 - 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.

star
6.75
4 votes

#18 - Does This Avatar Make Me Look Fat?

Season 4 - Episode 30 - Aired 9/13/2011

Contestants face obstacles that include the Jiggilator and the Double Barrel Surfing Safari; the contestant with the fastest time wins a bonus $25,000 prize.

Fraternity vs Sorority
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6.80
5 votes

#19 - Fraternity vs Sorority

Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/7/2014

In the first ever “Fraternity Vs. Sorority” edition of Wipeout, twenty-four contestants vie for a cash prize as they take on the fan-favorite “Suckerpunch 2.0,” enjoy some vacation time at “Spring Broken” and battle the “Fun Slides, Platforms, Spinning Purple People Beater.” Our collegiate stars include “Ultimate Bro,” “Awkward Dancer” and “Little Sister.”

star
6.82
71 votes

#20 - The Cat-Face Shirt!

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/25/2013

Contestants tackle obstacles that include Wipeout's Jet Skis, Fail Boat, the Miami Pound Machine and Wipeout City's Window Washers.

Winter Wipeout: Baby It's Blob Outside
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6.83
90 votes

#21 - Winter Wipeout: Baby It's Blob Outside

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2011

Contestants are launched 50 feet in the air and face the Snowtivator and Big Balls in hope of winning $50,000.

Wipeout of Hockey
star
6.85
127 votes

#22 - Wipeout of Hockey

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/27/2009

Wipeout returns for season two with new obstacles.

Boss & Employee: Big Balls, Inc. (1)
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6.90
10 votes

#23 - Boss & Employee: Big Balls, Inc. (1)

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/24/2014

The Bosses and Employees are back again for a special 2-hour workday. Their shift will include “Smallsy Factory,” the “Big Ball Bonanza” and the “Classic Sweeper.” The teams include “Shaft Squad,” “Front Deskers” and “Virus Patrol” all looking to earn the big payday.

star
6.92
61 votes

#24 - The Henson Experiment

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/8/2010

Contestants tackle the Tramp-O-Mean, an obstacle created by host John Henson.

star
6.92
122 votes

#25 - Welcome Back America

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/22/2010

Twenty-four contestants compete for the $50,000 prize on a new version of the obstacle course that includes an updated version of the Big Balls.