Ep 40. Fantasy Friends vs. Lifelong Besties

In season 3 episode 40 of America Says, titled "Fantasy Friends vs. Lifelong Besties," two teams of contestants compete against each other to guess the top survey responses to various humorous and intriguing questions. The teams are made up of the "Fantasy Friends," a group of individuals who have bonded over their love for sci-fi and fantasy books, movies and TV shows and the "Lifelong Besties," a group of friends who have known each other for years and have collectively experienced countless life events together.

The show begins with host John Michael Higgins introducing both teams and briefly chatting with them about their experiences and relationships. The first question presented to the teams requires them to complete a phrase with a popular word. The teams must buzz in and complete the phrase with the most popular word associated with the phrase. For instance, "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ____?" The first team to buzz in and correctly guess the word "ice cream" earns points and control of the board for the next question.

Throughout the episode, both teams face a series of questions covering a wide range of topics, such as popular foods, famous landmarks, country music, and various animals. The contestants must work together and quickly guess the top survey responses to score points and win the game.

As the show progresses, the competition becomes increasingly intense, with both teams exhibiting their knowledge and teamwork skills. The "Fantasy Friends" display their impressive knowledge of sci-fi and fantasy trivia, while the "Lifelong Besties" utilize their deep connection and shared experiences to make educated guesses.

The final round of the game includes the "Fast Money Round," where one member from each team is selected to face off against each other. The contestants must race against the clock to provide as many answers as possible within a certain time limit, such as naming five popular types of pizza toppings in 15 seconds. The individual who answers the most questions correctly within the time frame earns the bulk of the remaining points and wins the game.

Throughout the show, Higgins provides humorous commentary and encourages the teams with his infectious energy and charisma. The set is brightly lit with a lively atmosphere, and the background music enhances the lively mood and energy of the game.

Overall, America Says season 3 episode 40 "Fantasy Friends vs. Lifelong Besties" is an entertaining and engaging competition that showcases the unique skills and knowledge of two diverse groups of friends. The lively energy, interesting questions, and colorful personalities of the contestants make for an enjoyable and memorable episode of this popular game show.