Ep 1. Episode 1

"Bet On Your Baby" is a game show that involves preschoolers and their parents. The parents bet on their child's ability to complete various tasks and challenges within a designated time frame. Season 2, episode 1 kicks off with a new group of parents and children ready to take on the challenges for a chance to win $50,000 towards their child's future.

The episode begins with host Melissa Peterman introducing the first three families who will be competing. The parents explain their motivations for being on the show, with some wanting to save for college education while others are hoping to use the prize money for a family vacation. Each family is assigned a baby bench with a buzzer that they can hit to stop the clock once their child completes the challenge. The first task is a physical challenge where the baby must crawl to reach their parent in a designated area. The parents must cheer their child on without physically assisting them. The baby who reaches their parent first wins the challenge.

After completing the first challenge, the families move on to the next round where the children are tasked with matching objects to their corresponding shapes. The objects are placed inside bins, and the children must figure out which object fits the shape on the other end of the table. The parents are allowed to help by naming the shape that corresponds with the object. Once the child correctly matches all of the pieces, the parent must hit the buzzer to stop the clock.

The third challenge is a musical one, where the children must identify instruments by sight and sound. The parents are allowed to help name the instruments to guide their children. Once the child has correctly identified all of the instruments, the parent must hit their buzzer to stop the clock.

The final challenge for the first episode is a timed activity where the child must stack large foam blocks on top of each other without them falling over. The parents are not allowed to touch the blocks or help hold them in place. The child who stacks the most blocks before time runs out wins the challenge and automatically moves on to the jackpot round.

The jackpot round involves a giant slot machine, where the parents must bet on their child's ability to match three images in a row. The images are related to the challenges that the children completed in the previous rounds. The families who successfully match all three images in a row split a $5,000 prize and move on to the final challenge.

The final challenge involves the child completing an obstacle course while dressed as a baby animal. The parents must guide their child through the course, which includes obstacles such as crawling through tunnels and completing puzzles. The family who completes the obstacle in the shortest amount of time wins the $50,000 grand prize.

Overall, episode 1 of season 2 is full of adorable and entertaining moments as these parents and their little ones compete for a chance at a brighter future. The show is full of positivity and lighthearted fun that is enjoyable for the whole family to watch.