Ep 17. The Montenegros vs. Helping Hands

In America Says season 3 episode 17 titled "The Montenegros vs. Helping Hands," two teams go head-to-head to see who can guess the most popular answers to survey questions. The Montenegros are a family from Southern California who love to travel and experience new cultures, while Helping Hands is a group of coworkers who volunteer together to help their community.

Host John Michael Higgins kicks off the game by giving a clue to a category and revealing the first letter of each answer. The teams have to hit their buzzer and guess as many answers as they can in 30 seconds. The first round includes categories such as "Things People Do in the Summer," "Most Popular Dog Breeds," and "Famous TV Moms."

In the second round, each team gets a chance to build their score by choosing a category and having one member give quick-fire answers while the other members try to guess. Categories include "Things That Are Red," "Famous Roberts," and "Things You Buy at a Farmers Market."

The third round is the "Triple Cross" round, where the teams have to guess the most popular answers to a survey question but also try to avoid crossing paths with the other team's answer. It's a strategic round that can make or break a team's chances of winning.

Finally, the top-scoring team moves on to the "Fast Money" round, where they have to guess the top seven answers to a survey question in 30 seconds. They can pass on any question and come back to it later, but they have to get all seven answers to win the grand prize of $15,000.

Throughout the episode, John Michael Higgins keeps the energy high with his playful banter and quips. The Montenegros and Helping Hands show off their knowledge, quick thinking, and teamwork as they compete to become the America Says champions.

Overall, "The Montenegros vs. Helping Hands" is a fast-paced and entertaining episode of America Says that showcases the fun and excitement of guessing popular survey answers. Whether you're a fan of trivia or just enjoy watching friendly competition, this episode is sure to keep you engaged and rooting for your favorite team.