Watch Hot Ones: The Game Show
- 2020
- 2 Seasons
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4.5 (175)
Hot Ones: The Game Show is a truTV show that premiered in 2020, based on the popular YouTube show of the same name. The show is hosted by Sean Evans, who also hosts the YouTube version, and features two teams of two players competing to answer trivia questions while eating hot and spicy wings.
The show is built around the concept of the hot wing challenge, where guests on the YouTube show are asked questions while eating increasingly hot wings. The game show version takes this concept to the next level, with contestants competing in a series of rounds that involve answering trivia questions while consuming wings that range from mildly spicy to scorching hot.
The teams consist of a celebrity teamed up with a civilian, and each round begins with a game board showing different categories of questions. The categories range from pop culture and history to science and geography. The teams take turns selecting a category and answering a trivia question, and if they get it right, they get a point. If they get it wrong, however, their opponents have the chance to steal the point.
The twist, of course, is that while the contestants are answering the questions, they're also eating wings that have been doused in a hot sauce that corresponds to the level of the question. The first two rounds are relatively tame, with the wings being around 2,000 Scoville units (a measure of spicy heat), but by the third round, the contestants are facing sauces that range from 10,000 to 250,000 Scoville units.
The heat level of the wings is often so intense that contestants struggle to answer the questions, with some even having to excuse themselves to take a drink or catch their breath. Despite the pain, many of the contestants are good sports about it, with some even joking about the experience.
Adding to the excitement of the show is the fact that the teams are racing against the clock. Each round has a timer, and if the contestants haven't answered all the questions by the time the timer runs out, they lose any remaining points.
While the show is clearly built around the hot-wing challenge, the trivia questions are no joke. They cover a wide range of topics and can be surprisingly difficult, making for a show that's both entertaining and educational.
The celebrity guests are also a big part of the show's appeal. Like the YouTube version, the game show version features famous faces from the worlds of entertainment, sports, and politics. Some of the guests who have appeared on the show include Gordon Ramsay, Shaquille O'Neal, and Tony Hawk.
Overall, Hot Ones: The Game Show is a fun and entertaining take on the hot-wing challenge. With its mix of trivia questions and spicy challenges, it's a show that's sure to appeal to fans of the original YouTube series as well as fans of game shows in general. If you're looking for a show that's both educational and hilarious, give Hot Ones: The Game Show a try.
Hot Ones: The Game Show is a series that ran for 2 seasons (21 episodes) between February 18, 2020 and on truTV