Total Blackout (2012)
Total Blackout is an American game show airing on Syfy which features contestants that have to complete challenges such as: identifying things with either their hands, nose, or mouth; gathering items; or getting from point A to Point B while being totally in the dark. The host of the show is Jaleel White, known for roles like Urkel on the sitcom Family Matters, and Sonic the Hedgehog in three animated shows. Each episode has four players competing to win $5,000. On occasion, episodes will feature four teams of two. The player or team who either takes the longest to do a certain task or identifies the fewest items in the allowed time is eliminated at the end of each round. The show was renewed for a second season by SyFy that started on October 30, 2012. The show aired first in Denmark on Kanal 5, where Uffe Holm was host of the show.
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Episode 1 - Don't Burst Your Bubble Helmet
Release Date: 2012-10-30The teams try to guess the weight of various creatures, and later have to identify items placed around their heads. The final challenge is a maze filled with mousetraps.
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Episode 2 - Creatures of Darkness
Release Date: 2012-11-06Contestants must guess the height of contortionists. Other challenges include transferring creatures from tank to tank; and navigating a surprise-filled maze.
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Episode 3 - Glazed and Confused
Release Date: 2012-11-13Weird donut fillings must be identified by the contestants, who later transfer creepy critters from one tank to another. The final challenge involves a creature-filled tub.
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Episode 4 - Three Blind Mice
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Episode 5 - Broken Glass & Hot Coals
Release Date: 2013-01-15Players begin by identifying objects placed in tanks. The next round requires those who survive elimination to use their mouths to retrieve plastic rings from creepy boxes. The final challenge involves a booby-trapped maze.
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Episode 6 - Tub of Terror
Release Date: 2013-01-22Contestants wear straitjackets for the first challenge, which forces them to use their tongues to identify objects. Later, they try to guess the weight of a dangerous animal; and have to figure out what's being dumped on them as they sit in a tub filled with water.
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Episode 7 - Sibling Scare
Release Date: 2013-01-29It’s double trouble this week when siblings enter the dungeon and compete in some of the grossest, scariest challenges on television. Siblings team up to tackle four tanks filled with unknowns, donuts and more.
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Episode 8 - Heavy Petting Zoo
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Episode 9 - Love Is Blind
Release Date: 2013-02-12This week's contestants will do anything for love in this special couples' edition of Total Blackout.
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Episode 10 - All-Star Blackout
Release Date: 2013-02-19Memorable contestants from previous episodes return for another shot at the grand prize.
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Episode 11 - Parental Blackout
Release Date: 2013-06-04Parents team up with their kids.
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Episode 12 - All Bark, No Bite
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Episode 13 - Lick It Before You Pick It
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Episode 14 - Cold Feet
Release Date: 2013-06-25Contestants confront their fears and phobias during challenges.
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Episode 15 - Count 'em, Lick 'em, Face 'em
Release Date: 2013-07-02Instead of making contestants identify weird objects, they must count them! Whoever guesses farthest from the actual number of items will go home.
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Episode 16 - Celebrity Blackout
Release Date: 2013-07-09Season 2 ends with a celebrity edition of the game show, which features Aubrey O'Day, Bob Guiney, Erin Way and Neil Grayston trying to win money for their charities.