Ep 116. The Mamaritas vs. Children's Theater

In this episode of America Says, The Mamaritas compete against Children's Theater in an exciting game of guessing phrases that relate to different categories. The Mamaritas, a team of three women who have known each other for over ten years, are hoping to win big and use the money towards their upcoming girls' trip. On the other side, Children's Theater is made up of three kids who have a passion for acting and singing.

Host John Michael Higgins begins the game by revealing the first category: "Things Found in a Park." Both teams quickly buzz in, hoping to be the first to guess the correct answers. The Mamaritas confidently guess "trees" and "picnic tables," while Children's Theater goes with "swings" and "slides." The correct answers are revealed to be "picnic tables," "trees," "swings," "benches," and "slides." The Mamaritas take an early lead, but Children's Theater is determined to catch up.

The second category is "Musical Terms." The Mamaritas, who all have experience in music, feel confident about this round. Meanwhile, Children's Theater hopes their love for singing and acting will give them an edge. The Mamaritas guess "allegro" and "forte" correctly, while Children's Theater correctly guesses "crescendo" and "adagio." The final answer is "vibrato," which neither team guesses correctly.

The third category is "Things You Wear." The Mamaritas guess "hats" and "scarves" accurately, while Children's Theater answers "shoes" and "jeans." When a clue about "socks" is given, both teams struggle to guess it correctly, but Children's Theater finally buzzes in with the right answer.

As the game progresses, both teams continue to gain points and buzz in with answers, displaying their knowledge of various categories. The Mamaritas correctly guess phrases such as "Mexican food" and "fast food chains," while Children's Theater guesses "Saturday Night Live" and "Comedy Central" correctly in the category "TV Networks." In "Things That Are Hard," both teams struggle to guess the correct answers, with The Mamaritas guessing "ice" and "a diamond," and Children's Theater guessing "a rock" and "a brick." The correct answers are then revealed to be "diamond," "ice," "steel," "concrete," and "rock."

As the game nears its end, tension starts to rise as both teams hope to secure their win. In the category "Honeymoon Destinations," The Mamaritas guess "Hawaii" and "Bora Bora" correctly, while Children's Theater answers with "Greece" and "Paris." The final category is "Types of Dancing," and both teams buzz in quickly. The Mamaritas guess "tap" and "ballet," while Children's Theater answers "hip hop" and "break dance." The final answer is "belly dance," which The Mamaritas guess correctly, securing their win.

In the end, The Mamaritas take home the grand prize and celebrate their victory with excitement and joy. Children's Theater, although disappointed with their loss, leave the show with smiles on their faces and a newfound appreciation for the game. This episode showcases the fun and competitive spirit of America Says, bringing together teams of all ages and backgrounds for a lively and entertaining game show.