Ep 1. Welcome to the Nerdvana

Welcome to the Nerdvana is the very first episode of King of the Nerds season 1. In this episode, the twelve contestants, who come from a diverse background, are introduced to the Nerdvana, a huge mansion in California where they will be living for the following weeks to compete for the title of King of the Nerds and a prize of $100,000.

The episode begins with the contestants arriving at the Nerdvana and getting to know each other. They all have different personalities and interests, from cosplay and comics to science and robotics. Some are introverted while others are extroverted and outspoken. However, they all share the same passion for nerdy and geeky things that have often made them outsiders in mainstream society.

After settling in, the contestants are soon met with the first challenge: to build a fortress out of cardboard boxes that will withstand an attack from dodgeballs. The contestants have two hours to make their fortresses, and the catch is that they can only use tape, scissors, and markers.

As expected, the fortresses are all very different, reflecting the creativity and imagination of each team. Some look like medieval castles, while others resemble spaceships or robots. The judges, Robert Carradine and Curtis Armstrong, aka the stars of the 80s classic Revenge of the Nerds, observe the contestants from a safe distance.

When the fortresses are finished, the real fun begins. The contestants must defend their fortresses against dodgeballs thrown by the opposing team. Chaos ensues as balls fly across the courtyard and contestants dive for cover behind their cardboard creations.

In the end, the judges declare a winning team based on the durability and creativity of their fortress. The losing team must then face the elimination challenge, a trivia contest about various geeky topics. One of the contestants is eliminated, and the others breathe a sigh of relief that it's not them.

Welcome to the Nerdvana is a fun and engaging episode that sets the tone for the rest of the season. It introduces the contestants and shows their quirky personalities and skills while also showcasing the challenges that they will face in the competition. Fans of the show will enjoy this episode, and newcomers will be drawn in by the enthusiasm and energy of the nerdy contestants.