Ep 0. The $50,000 Misery Index Holiday Special

The Misery Index is back with a bang with its season 2 episode 0, titled "The $50,000 Misery Index Holiday Special." This holiday special of the hit game show is all set to take the entertainment quotient a notch higher with its unique concept.

Hosted by Jameela Jamil, The Misery Index is a show that sets out to determine how miserable an individual's life experiences have been. The show features two teams competing against each other, with each team consisting of two contestants and one celebrity guest. In each round, the teams are presented with hilarious yet equally miserable real-life scenarios ranging from getting bitten by a shark to getting stuck in an elevator during an earthquake.

The teams have to rank these scenarios in order of misery on a scale from 1 to 100, with the Misery Index rating (created by comedian James Murray) serving as a benchmark. The team with the closest ranking to the Misery Index gets to spin a "Wheel of Misery" for bonus points. The team with the highest score at the end gets to play the final round for a chance to win a whopping $30,000.

In this holiday special, the stakes are even higher as the teams compete for a grand prize of $50,000. The episode kicks off with a festive round that includes scenarios such as getting coal in your stocking, receiving terrible Secret Santa gifts, and having to wear an embarrassing Christmas sweater. With hilarious quips from both the contestants and celebrities, the first round sets the tone for a fun-filled show.

The second round is a special holiday-themed "Family Misery" round, where the teams are joined by their family members. The contestants and their loved ones rank miserable scenarios such as getting lost in the mall during holiday shopping and accidentally finding out your mom's Christmas present before the big day. This round gets emotional as the family members share their heartwarming stories, adding an extra layer of sentimentality to the show.

The third round is a classic "Misery Loves Company" segment, where the teams rank scenarios drawn from real-life events from the year 2020. This round is particularly relevant to the current times, as the teams rank scenarios such as running out of toilet paper during a pandemic, getting stuck in a Zoom meeting, and dealing with the dreaded "Murder Hornets."

The holiday special concludes with a nail-biting final round, where the teams have to rank their own personal misery moment on a scale from 1 to 100. The team with the closest ranking to the actual Misery Index rating wins the grand prize of $50,000.

"The $50,000 Misery Index Holiday Special" promises to be a laughter-filled, heartwarming show that is sure to get you in the festive spirit. With its unique concept, talented host, and hilarious celebrity guests, The Misery Index is a show that is perfect for the whole family. Tune in to find out which team will emerge victorious and win the grand prize!