Wednesday Downtown

Wednesday Downtown

Everybody has theories that they personally cling blindly to regardless of proof or scientific validity. In this entertaining information program, a host of celebrities present their cases for pet theories to studio guests by any means be it academic argument or laughably “out there” logic. Can their theories gain acceptance? Or will they be discarded as pop science that only adds confusion to the world? Find out through exhaustive examination including on-location experiments!

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Seasons

1. Wednesday's Downtown

Air Date: 2014-04-23

Wednesday's Downtown

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2014-04-30

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2014-05-07

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2014-05-21

5. Episode

Air Date: 2014-05-28

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2014-06-04

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2014-06-11

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2014-06-18

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2014-07-09

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2014-07-16

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2014-07-23

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2014-07-30

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2014-08-06

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2014-08-13

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2014-08-27

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2014-09-03

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2014-09-10

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2014-10-22

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 2014-10-29

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 2014-11-05

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 2014-11-12

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 2014-11-19

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 2014-11-26

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 2014-12-03

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 2014-12-10

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2015-01-07

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2015-01-14

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2015-01-21

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2015-01-28

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2015-02-04

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2015-02-18

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2015-03-04

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2015-03-11

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2015-03-18

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2015-04-15

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2015-04-22

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2015-04-29

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2015-05-06

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2015-05-20

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2015-05-27

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2015-06-03

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2015-06-10

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2015-07-08

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 2015-07-15

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 2015-07-22

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 2015-07-29

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 2015-08-05

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 2015-08-12

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 2015-08-19

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 2015-09-09

26. Episode 26

Air Date: 2015-09-16

27. Episode 27

Air Date: 2015-09-30

28. Episode 28

Air Date: 2015-10-07

29. Episode 29

Air Date: 2015-10-28

30. Episode 30

Air Date: 2015-11-04

31. Episode 31

Air Date: 2015-11-11

32. Episode 32

Air Date: 2015-11-25

33. Episode 33

Air Date: 2015-12-09

34. Episode 34

Air Date: 2015-12-16

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2016-01-02

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2016-02-03

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2016-02-10

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2016-02-17

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2016-02-24

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2016-03-02

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2016-03-16

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2016-03-23

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2016-04-02

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2016-04-27

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2016-05-04

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2016-05-11

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2016-05-25

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2016-06-01

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2016-06-08

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2016-06-15

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2016-06-29

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2016-07-06

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 2016-07-13

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 2016-07-20

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 2016-08-03

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 2016-08-10

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 2016-08-24

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 2016-08-31

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 2016-09-07

26. Episode 26

Air Date: 2016-09-21

27. Episode 27

Air Date: 2016-10-12

28. Episode 28

Air Date: 2016-10-26

29. Episode 29

Air Date: 2016-11-02

30. Episode 30

Air Date: 2016-11-09

31. Episode 31

Air Date: 2016-11-16

32. Episode 32

Air Date: 2016-11-30

33. Episode 33

Air Date: 2016-12-07

34. Episode 34

Air Date: 2016-12-21

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2017-01-25

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2017-02-01

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2017-02-08

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2017-02-15

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2017-02-22

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2017-03-01

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2017-03-22

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2017-04-12

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2017-04-19

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2017-04-26

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2017-05-03

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2017-05-10

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2017-05-17

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2017-05-24

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2017-05-31

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2017-06-07

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2017-06-14

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2017-06-21

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 2017-06-28

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 2017-07-05

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 2017-07-19

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 2017-07-26

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 2017-08-02

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 2017-08-09

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 2017-08-23

26. Episode 26

Air Date: 2017-08-30

27. Episode 27

Air Date: 2017-09-06

28. Episode 28

Air Date: 2017-09-13

29. Episode 29

Air Date: 2017-09-27

30. Episode 30

Air Date: 2017-10-11

31. Episode 31

Air Date: 2017-10-18

32. Episode 32

Air Date: 2017-11-01

33. Episode 33

Air Date: 2017-11-08

34. Episode 34

Air Date: 2017-11-15

35. Episode 35

Air Date: 2017-11-22

36. Episode 36

Air Date: 2017-12-06

37. Episode 37

Air Date: 2017-12-13

38. Episode 38

Air Date: 2017-12-20

39. Episode 39

Air Date: 2017-12-27

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2018-01-17

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2018-01-24

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2018-01-31

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2018-02-07

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2018-02-21

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2018-02-28

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2018-03-07

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2018-03-14

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2018-03-21

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2018-03-28

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2018-04-11

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2018-04-18

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2018-04-25

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2018-05-02

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2018-05-16

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2018-05-23

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2018-05-30

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2018-06-06

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 2018-06-13

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 2018-06-20

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 2018-07-04

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 2018-07-18

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 2018-07-25

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 2018-08-01

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 2018-08-15

26. Episode 26

Air Date: 2018-08-22

27. Episode 27

Air Date: 2018-09-12

28. Episode 28

Air Date: 2018-09-26

29. Episode 29

Air Date: 2018-10-03

30. Episode 30

Air Date: 2018-10-24

31. Episode 31

Air Date: 2018-10-31

32. Episode 32

Air Date: 2018-11-14

33. Episode 33

Air Date: 2018-11-28

34. Episode 34

Air Date: 2018-12-05

35. Episode 35

Air Date: 2018-12-12

36. Episode 36

Air Date: 2018-12-19

37. Episode 37

Air Date: 2018-12-26

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2019-01-09

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2019-01-16

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2019-01-30

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2019-02-06

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2019-02-13

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2019-02-20

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2019-02-27

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2019-03-06

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2019-03-13

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2019-03-20

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2019-03-27

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2019-04-03

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2019-04-10

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2019-04-24

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2019-05-08

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2019-05-15

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2019-05-29

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2019-06-05

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 2019-06-12

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 2019-06-19

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 2019-06-26

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 2019-07-03

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 2019-07-17

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 2019-07-24

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 2019-07-31

26. Episode 26

Air Date: 2019-08-07

27. Episode 27

Air Date: 2019-08-21

28. Episode 28

Air Date: 2019-09-04

29. Episode 29

Air Date: 2019-09-11

30. Episode 30

Air Date: 2019-09-25

31. Episode 31

Air Date: 2019-10-23

32. Episode 32

Air Date: 2019-10-30

33. Episode 33

Air Date: 2019-11-06

34. Episode 34

Air Date: 2019-11-13

35. Episode 35

Air Date: 2019-11-20

36. Episode 36

Air Date: 2019-12-04

37. Episode 37

Air Date: 2019-12-18

38. Episode 38

Air Date: 2019-12-25

1. The theory that it's easy to lose track of a celebrity while on location - Part 3. Asking people on the street "What is your age?" theory.

Air Date: 2020-01-08

The theory that it's easy to lose track of a celebrity while on location - Part 3. Reverse quiz where people on the street are asked "What is your age?" and then asked "How old do you think I look?" - it's difficult to get the right answer theory.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2020-01-22

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2020-01-29

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2020-02-05

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2020-02-12

6. A cold-proofing showdown on a snowy mountain, followed by a visit to a sauna in the same outfit! ▼ Being able to fart without being noticed during a drinking party.

Air Date: 2020-02-26

A showdown with mixed rules of cold and heat protection. The theory that the sound of farting can surprisingly be masked during a drinking party.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2020-03-04

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2020-03-11

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2020-03-18

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2020-03-25

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2020-04-08

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2020-04-15

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2020-04-29

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2020-05-13

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2020-05-20

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2020-05-27

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2020-06-03

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2020-06-10

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 2020-06-17

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 2020-06-24

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 2020-07-01

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 2020-07-15

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 2020-07-22

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 2020-07-29

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 2020-08-05

26. Episode 26

Air Date: 2020-08-12

27. Episode 27

Air Date: 2020-08-19

28. Episode 28

Air Date: 2020-08-26

29. Episode 29

Air Date: 2020-09-09

30. Episode 30

Air Date: 2020-09-16

31. Episode 31

Air Date: 2020-09-23

32. Episode 32

Air Date: 2020-09-30

33. Episode 33

Air Date: 2020-10-07

34. Episode 34

Air Date: 2020-10-21

35. Episode 35

Air Date: 2020-10-28

36. Episode 36

Air Date: 2020-11-04

Episode 37

37. Episode 37

Air Date: 2020-11-11

[Everyone's Theory Special] The theory that you can call a rhino by its name without honorifics. ▼ The theory that if you’re served imitation crab at a crab specialty restaurant, you won’t be able to tell the difference. ▼ The theory that after handcuffs are removed, people will always touch their wrists. ▼ The theory that people with fluffy cheek hair won’t feel a slap — testing 19 theories.

38. Episode 38

Air Date: 2020-11-25

39. Episode 39

Air Date: 2020-12-02

40. Episode 40

Air Date: 2020-12-09

41. Episode 41

Air Date: 2020-12-16

42. Episode 42

Air Date: 2020-12-23

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2021-01-13

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2021-01-20

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2021-01-27

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2021-02-03

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2021-02-10

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2021-02-17

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2021-02-24

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2021-03-10

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2021-03-17

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2021-03-24

Episode 11

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2021-03-31

[Everyone's Theory Secial] The theory that even when living alone, you’ll say 'I’m in here' if someone knocks while you’re in the bathroom. ▼ The theory that the oldest rental properties have buildings from the Edo period — testing 16 theories all at once.

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2021-04-14

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2021-04-21

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2021-05-05

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2021-05-12

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2021-05-26

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2021-06-02

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2021-06-09

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 2021-06-16

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 2021-06-23

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 2021-06-30

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 2021-07-14

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 2021-07-21

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 2021-08-11

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 2021-08-18

26. Kuro-chan Island (part 1)

Air Date: 2021-08-25

Topic: "Kuro-chan: Living on a deserted island with a single room"

27. Kuro-chan Island (part 2)

Air Date: 2021-09-01

Continuation of topic: "Kuro-chan: Living on a deserted island with a single room"

28. Episode 28

Air Date: 2021-09-08

29. Episode 29

Air Date: 2021-09-15

30. Episode 30

Air Date: 2021-09-22

31. Episode 31

Air Date: 2021-09-29

Episode 32

32. Episode 32

Air Date: 2021-10-06

The Obon & Kobon Reconciliation Project finally reaches a conclusion! Will both of them appear together at Kobon’s daughter’s wedding? And will their relationship be repaired? Tonight is the finale! What conclusion will they come to?

Episode 33

33. Episode 33

Air Date: 2021-10-13

The theory that it's possible to naturally incorporate Nagabuchi's song lyrics into a sermon — Part 2. ▼ The theory that children who resemble celebrities on impersonation shows now look exactly like the original celebrities. ▼ Wife competition! The Sleep Talk Contest, where wives try to make their husbands laugh while sleep-talking.

Episode 34

34. Episode 34

Air Date: 2021-10-20

≪Behind the Live Broadcast, We Were Doing a Lot of Things Special≫ The comedians of Lavit! remotely control the female guests in an improvised comedy challenge. ▼ Discovering a young comedian with a charismatic sense of humor whose scores perfectly match Matsumoto’s in the King of Conte.

Episode 35

35. Episode 35

Air Date: 2021-11-10

A Werewolf-style game, 'Kansai Werewolf,' where people from Kansai try to identify the fake Kansai person among them. ▼ What is the limit to what can be carried home from a convenience store without a plastic bag? ▼ The theory that the 'Mikoshi Tako' (festival octopus) person is starting to lose their octopus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

36. Episode 36

Air Date: 2021-11-17

Episode 37

37. Episode 37

Air Date: 2021-11-24

The theory that if you fall into a pit and the reveal of the prank never comes, you won’t be able to stay sane as the day goes on. A brutal prank is set up using a pit more than 3 meters deep, impossible to escape on your own, as comedians face an incredibly harsh challenge.

Episode 38

38. Episode 38

Air Date: 2021-12-01

[Everyone's Theory Special] The theory that if you sleep in an extremely noisy place, you’ll wake up the moment it becomes quiet. ▼ The theory that harvesting the fruit variety of bontan (a type of citrus) is also called 'bontan hunting.' Testing 15 theories.

Episode 39

39. Episode 39

Air Date: 2021-12-08

The theory that it’s hard to point out if a female talent, whom you haven’t seen in a while, has had extreme plastic surgery... Tested with Hiroko Anzai and Chiharu Niiyama. ▼ The ‘Unsuccessful Comedian Lunch Takeaway Championship’ where comedians compete to take the most bento boxes from the dressing room.

Episode 40

40. Episode 40

Air Date: 2021-12-15

The 'Grandfather's Grandchild Laughing Championship' where the grandchild doesn't laugh at all, creating a reverse prank that is heart-wrenching. ▼ The theory that The Tachi (a comedy duo) do have solo work after all.

Episode 41

41. Episode 41

Air Date: 2021-12-22

The last episode of 2021 is a 90-minute extended special with 'special theories'! Theories that are so scary they give you a headache. Theories that are difficult for anyone to handle. Theories that seem impossible to make funny.

Reiwa's Strongest Dilapidated House Battle, and more

1. Reiwa's Strongest Dilapidated House Battle, and more

Air Date: 2022-01-12

Sunshine Ikezaki's family home - the theory that it's still the most dilapidated in the Reiwa era. ▼ For every rice ball eaten, one ball is thrown... a competitive eating × strack-out game. ▼ The theory that if you’re walking while talking on the phone and someone tells you something shocking, you’ll stop walking.

Hiding out at Kuro-chan's House, and more

2. Hiding out at Kuro-chan's House, and more

Air Date: 2022-01-19

Hiding Out at Kuro-chan's House" — Ten small-sized celebrities try to win a prize by hiding in the house while the owner is away! How many hours can they stay hidden without being found? ▼ The theory that a child living in the most distant house from school in Japan wakes up at 5 AM every morning.

Feuding Comedians Competition! Speedy Breakup Championship, and more

3. Feuding Comedians Competition! Speedy Breakup Championship, and more

Air Date: 2022-01-26

Ranking of Popular Comedians Among Girls in Junior and Senior High Schools — NON STYLE is definitely out of the ranking now. A competition to see which duo can break up the fastest in a 'Feuding Comedians Competition! Speedy Breakup Championship.'

Snow Mountain Balloon Tarō Race, and more

4. Snow Mountain Balloon Tarō Race, and more

Air Date: 2022-02-09

The Most Pranked 'Fooled King' of 2021 gets 7 'Sneak Peek Pranks' in one week. Eight comedians in the 'Balloon Tarō Style' race down a snowy mountain in the 'Snow Mountain Balloon Tarō Race.'

The lanternfish trap, does it work on humans too? And more

5. The lanternfish trap, does it work on humans too? And more

Air Date: 2022-02-16

The lanternfish trap, does it work on humans too? The theory that anyone can be made unrecognizable with 10 rubber bands. What happens if the person you set up for a happy surprise ends up peeing with joy? The bunk bed couple.

Every comedian has their own version of 'Asakusa Kid,' or so the theory goes

6. Every comedian has their own version of 'Asakusa Kid,' or so the theory goes

Air Date: 2022-02-23

The theory that every comedian has their own version of 'Asakusa Kid'... Comedians with over 20 years of experience, who have been struggling in their careers, passionately sing the lyrics about their journey as comedians. Also, the theory that you might not notice if someone else is wearing your personal belongings.

Survey of the most impressive comments comedians have ever received, part 2, and more

7. Survey of the most impressive comments comedians have ever received, part 2, and more

Air Date: 2022-03-02

Survey of the most impressive comments comedians have ever received, Part 2. The theory that no matter how much you dislike a certain food, if you eat the best version of it, you’ll find it delicious.

Long Title Theory Ranking Special

8. Long Title Theory Ranking Special

Air Date: 2022-03-09

Long Title Theory Ranking Special! It’s been 8 years since the show started... and over time, the titles of the theories have gotten longer. This time, we’ll create a ranking based on the number of characters! Which theory holds the title of the longest in the show’s history?

2nd Generation Sekine Tsutomu Championship, and more

9. 2nd Generation Sekine Tsutomu Championship, and more

Air Date: 2022-03-23

The one-liner that’s perfect for introducing amateurs, a style unique to Sekine Tsutomu, and the claim that there is no successor to it. The theory that it's difficult to genuinely make someone say 'Wow'. The mysterious origin of the T-shirt folding trick.

The theory that there are still people alive who have seen the real Hachiko, and more

10. The theory that there are still people alive who have seen the real Hachiko, and more

Air Date: 2022-04-06

The theory that there are still people alive who have seen the real Hachiko is full of surprising facts. What happens if a senior comedian criticizes a junior for character overlap? The theory that no young comedians can answer Honnkon's full real name.

30-1 Grand Prix 2022

11. 30-1 Grand Prix 2022

Air Date: 2022-04-13

30-1 Grand Prix: Who is the funniest comedian in 30 seconds? The second champion will be decided through a tournament featuring 40 comedian teams! A luxurious panel of judges including Matsumoto, Kenkoba, Kotouge, Bakarhythm, and Kawashima will be overseeing the event!

Diane Tsuda's "1 Week 100 Goigois" Challenge, and more

12. Diane Tsuda's "1 Week 100 Goigois" Challenge, and more

Air Date: 2022-04-20

Diane Tsuda's "Say 'Goigois' 100 Times in 1 Week" Challenge. A horror prank where Tsuda's partner goes to ask for filming permission at a store during a street walk segment, but no matter how long Tsuda waits, they never return.

The theory that young comedians, even if bound tightly by compliance rules, have no choice but to follow them, and more

13. The theory that young comedians, even if bound tightly by compliance rules, have no choice but to follow them, and more

Air Date: 2022-04-27

The theory that it's pretty scary when you come home and find the bathroom door is locked. The theory that young comedians, even if tightly bound by compliance rules, have no choice but to follow them.

Naoki Iketani, the theory that he can run normally, and more... Everyone's Theories Special

14. Naoki Iketani, the theory that he can run normally, and more... Everyone's Theories Special

Air Date: 2022-05-04

[Everyone's Theories Special] The theory that if the food is served too quickly at a restaurant, it’s actually scary ▼ Naoki Iketani can run normally theory ▼ The theory that if there’s one extra color on a Rubik’s Cube, an idiot will never notice it, and 15 other theories.

Last Man Standing 'Endurance' Balloon Volleyball, and more

15. Last Man Standing 'Endurance' Balloon Volleyball, and more

Air Date: 2022-05-11

Balloon Volleyball: If adults seriously play, it’s hard to reach a conclusion... An endurance battle where the game doesn’t end until the last person is decided. The theory that you won’t notice if someone else is wearing your personal belongings.

Everything is a 'Reverse Prank' Special

16. Everything is a 'Reverse Prank' Special

Air Date: 2022-05-18

[Everything is a 'Reverse Prank' Special] Greeting challenge, unavoidable theories, the theory of giving a lecture, the theory of eating challenges, and more — six theories that have been tested so far are re-examined in their reverse prank versions!

Any comedian can become number one in a 'favorite comedian ranking' if they're from their hometown.

17. Any comedian can become number one in a 'favorite comedian ranking' if they're from their hometown.

Air Date: 2022-05-25

The theory that any comedian can become number one in a 'favorite comedian ranking' if they're from their hometown. A competition where comedians deliberately incorporate unexpected events into their routines by thinking of them themselves… the 'Happening Incorporation Comedy Contest.'

Uncovering the truth behind the legendary woman K. Kazumi.

18. Uncovering the truth behind the legendary woman K. Kazumi.

Air Date: 2022-06-01

A woman named K. Kazumi, who appears only on Yahoo! According to Yahoo! Answers, she stands over 2 meters tall and weighs over 200kg! Tonight, the true identity of this woman, known as an urban legend on the internet, will finally be revealed!

Street-wide Mixed Species Bingo Tournament Part 2, and more

19. Street-wide Mixed Species Bingo Tournament Part 2, and more

Air Date: 2022-06-08

Three comedians compete in a Bingo match based on the battery level of passersby’s phones, grip strength, and the floor number of their residences. The comedian in a duo who didn’t write the routine has no right to complain about their partner’s boring material, no matter how bad it is.

It’s difficult to refuse when an exhausting senior comedian asks to collaborate on YouTube

20. It’s difficult to refuse when an exhausting senior comedian asks to collaborate on YouTube

Air Date: 2022-06-15

It's difficult to refuse when an exhausting senior comedian asks to collaborate on YouTube. It's possible to make someone think they got caught on a whoopee cushion if you time your fart just right.

Tag Sumo: Strongest Duo Championship, and more

21. Tag Sumo: Strongest Duo Championship, and more

Air Date: 2022-06-22

Tag Sumo: Strongest Duo Championship! Which comedy duo will win the 2v2 unconventional sumo tournament? The partner who knows their teammate the best will come up with the situations! 'Make Your Partner Do a Double Take' Championship.

Gossip Extraction King Championship, and more

22. Gossip Extraction King Championship, and more

Air Date: 2022-06-29

The theory that you can't cry while dancing Matsuken Samba. Deliberately giving an unreasonable lecture, then leaving the room to invite gossip from juniors... A battle without a winner in the 'Gossip Extraction King Championship'.

4-Generation Relay Showdown Part 3, and more

23. 4-Generation Relay Showdown Part 3, and more

Air Date: 2022-07-06

From children to great-grandmothers... the more closely spaced the age gaps, the more advantageous in the '4-Generation Relay'. Competing for the fastest time to send a junior home with a single command, 'Go home!' in the 'Sermon Speed Departure Championship'.

The theory that, no matter how dark the hidden side of Hiroshi Oe may be, people would accept it without much discomfort, and more

24. The theory that, no matter how dark the hidden side of Hiroshi Oe may be, people would accept it without much discomfort, and more

Air Date: 2022-07-13

A cooking competition where only ingredients that match the kanji in people's names, such as '海老原' ('Ebi' meaning shrimp), are used! The theory that, no matter how dark Hiroshi Oe's hidden side may be, people would accept it without much discomfort.

The Farewell Comedian Shin'ichi's R-1 Trophy Destruction Prank, and more

25. The Farewell Comedian Shin'ichi's R-1 Trophy Destruction Prank, and more

Air Date: 2022-07-27

The theory that fans who approach you on the street aren't actually big fans. Farewell Comedian Shin'ichi's R-1 Trophy Destruction Prank.

We can't leave until we find a store that refuses interviews, and more

26. We can't leave until we find a store that refuses interviews, and more

Air Date: 2022-08-03

The theory that a food report shoot where you have to keep reporting until you find a store that refuses interviews is extremely exhausting. The theory that during a local shoot, even if a classmate tells a ridiculously exaggerated story, you have no choice but to go along with it.

27. Episode 27

Air Date: 2022-08-10

The theory that even if the agency holds a 'special training' session for painful punishment games, people would accept it given the current situation, and more

28. The theory that even if the agency holds a 'special training' session for painful punishment games, people would accept it given the current situation, and more

Air Date: 2022-08-24

The theory that even if the agency holds a 'special training' session for painful punishment games, people would accept it given the current situation. The Koi Fish Food Consumption Pond No.1 Contest.

Second Generation Sekine Tsutomu Championship, Part 2, and more

29. Second Generation Sekine Tsutomu Championship, Part 2, and more

Air Date: 2022-08-31

Part 2 of the 'Second Generation Sekine Tsutomu Championship,' where a perfect phrase is added to introduce ordinary people. Collecting large pieces in the street for a giant shogi (Japanese chess) battle. Doburoku can make any comedian's song skit funny with a cover.

The theory that all 47 prefectures have been used to verify the theories.

30. The theory that all 47 prefectures have been used to verify the theories.

Air Date: 2022-09-07

It's been 8 and a half years since the show started... Over 1000 theories have been tested, but have all the prefectures already been visited for verification? We will test the theory: 'All 47 prefectures have been used to verify the theories.'

The theory that if you're caught with ghost makeup during the haunted house route, it’s really hard to get help, and more

31. The theory that if you're caught with ghost makeup during the haunted house route, it’s really hard to get help, and more

Air Date: 2022-09-21

The theory that if you're caught with ghost makeup during the haunted house route, it’s really hard to get help. The most overused joke in the world: FUJIWARA's hero show theory.

32. Episode 32

Air Date: 2022-10-12

The theory that it’s actually difficult to get someone to accept 10 million yen, and more

33. The theory that it’s actually difficult to get someone to accept 10 million yen, and more

Air Date: 2022-10-19

Can you give 10 million yen with a reason? We examine the theory that it’s actually difficult to get someone to accept 10 million yen. The theory that, depending on the conditions, it’s possible to make someone say 'No, I’m a Scorpio woman'.

The theory that if you're surprised by someone being in the room, and then another person enters and asks 'Are you okay?', you forget their suspiciousness and end up asking for help

34. The theory that if you're surprised by someone being in the room, and then another person enters and asks 'Are you okay?', you forget their suspiciousness and end up asking for help

Air Date: 2022-10-26

The theory that if you're surprised by someone being in the room, and then another person enters and asks 'Are you okay?', you forget their suspiciousness and end up asking for help. Eating everything in the fridge... 'Raid! The Neighbor's Fridge'.

The theory that if you see a skinny, bald man in a blue rider jacket at a TV station, you would mistake him for Kojiro and greet him, and more… Everyone's Theory Special

35. The theory that if you see a skinny, bald man in a blue rider jacket at a TV station, you would mistake him for Kojiro and greet him, and more… Everyone's Theory Special

Air Date: 2022-11-02

Everyone's Theory Special: A rapid verification of 15 theories, including the theory that if you see a skinny, bald man in a blue rider jacket at a TV station, you would mistake him for Kojiro and greet him.

Monster Love #1, and more

36. Monster Love #1, and more

Air Date: 2022-11-09

8th Best Lyric Adaptation Championship - Monster love #1: Kuro-chan's new series project, his first in 3 years, starts tonight!

Monster Love #2, and more

37. Monster Love #2, and more

Air Date: 2022-11-16

It’s possible for a comedian to make the prankster hiding in the room laugh. - Monster love #2: The second episode of Kuro-chan’s dating show 'Monster Love' starts the Okinawa shared living segment! Who will be eliminated tonight?

Monster Love #3, and more

38. Monster Love #3, and more

Air Date: 2022-11-30

In a search for people who say "gesu" at the end of their sentences — people who obviously don’t exis. Will you end up believing it when you encounter one of the planted individuals after a certain point? - Monster Love #3: Kuro-chan’s 'Monster Love' Episode 3.

Monster Love #4, and more

39. Monster Love #4, and more

Air Date: 2022-12-07

6th No matter who views these comedians' funniest moments, they will find them interesting - Monster Love #4: Kuro-chan's Dating Project 'Monster Love Episode 4' - There are 4 remaining potential partners... and once again, an unexpected development occurs!

Monster Love #5, and more

40. Monster Love #5, and more

Air Date: 2022-12-14

2nd As long as you say something bad in a positive way, any insult won't get you in trouble. - Monster Love #5: Kuro-chan's dating show 'Monster Love' Episode 5! The remaining candidates for his partner are 3.

Monster Love Final Episode

41. Monster Love Final Episode

Air Date: 2022-12-21

Kuro-chan's dating show "Monster Love" reaches its final episode, expanded to 90 minutes! Will Kuro-chan find a girlfriend for the first time in 10 years? Tonight, that love story comes to a conclusion!

Substitute Bead Chain Karaoke

1. Substitute Bead Chain Karaoke

Air Date: 2023-01-11

A comedian trapped in a karaoke box deep in the mountains lures out a substitute who seems better at singing than them. They can only escape if the substitute's karaoke score surpasses their own... A hellish chain of lives.

Smoker's Showdown: The Last One Standing in a Cigarette Endurance Challenge, and more

2. Smoker's Showdown: The Last One Standing in a Cigarette Endurance Challenge, and more

Air Date: 2023-01-18

Substitute Bead Chain Karaoke – Final Chapter ▼ Win the game held once every hour, and you can smoke and go home immediately... Smoker's Showdown: The Last One Standing in a Cigarette Endurance Challenge.

A prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit – it's insanely tough, and more

3. A prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit – it's insanely tough, and more

Air Date: 2023-01-25

A prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit. ▼ The theory that no matter how much garlic you eat, people will still ask you 'Did you eat garlic?' when you meet them.

Mr. Ossu's 'Ossu! Karate-do' Episode 4, and more

4. Mr. Ossu's 'Ossu! Karate-do' Episode 4, and more

Air Date: 2023-02-01

The theory that in every household in Kumamoto Prefecture, there is always at least one Kumamon – 'You can't go home until you find 100 different Kumamon!' event held. ▼ 81-year-old Mr. Ossu makes a comeback to the national karate tournament after 3 years!

Monster Love 'The Aftermath', and more

5. Monster Love 'The Aftermath', and more

Air Date: 2023-02-08

The most pranked person of 2022, the 'Deceived King,' faces a 'Preview Prank'. ▼ Behind the scenes with the couple Kuro-chan and Richi, plus auditions for additional members of the idol group TONAi BOUSHO in Tokyo.

Partner's Gaze-Smoking Area Challenge, and more

6. Partner's Gaze-Smoking Area Challenge, and more

Air Date: 2023-02-15

If you hear strong gossip from the person next to you in a smoking area, how many cigarettes will you end up smoking? ▼ Kuro-chan and Richi couple's hot spring trip. ▼ The new members of the idol group TONAi BOUSHO are decided!

Eye Mask Removal Challenge, and more

7. Eye Mask Removal Challenge, and more

Air Date: 2023-02-22

The theory that it's hard to make your off-duty partner laugh. ▼ A psychological game where you skillfully lead them to... make them remove an eye mask they were told not to take off! Will everyone remove their eye masks and win the 1 million yen prize?

The theory that encountering the 'Sand-Throwing Old Woman' in your room is the worst scenario, and more

8. The theory that encountering the 'Sand-Throwing Old Woman' in your room is the worst scenario, and more

Air Date: 2023-03-08

The theory that encountering the 'Sand-Throwing Old Woman' in your room is the worst scenario. ▼ A rude hitchhiking race where you assess the used car purchase price of a car that stops for you, and can only move forward based on that amount (1 million yen = 10 km)...

The theory that Wednesday's Downtown is still being illegally uploaded everywhere

9. The theory that Wednesday's Downtown is still being illegally uploaded everywhere

Air Date: 2023-03-22

Introducing the 'Wednesday's Downtown Illegal Upload Ranking' with a screen processed to look like a typical illegal upload!

The theory that a 'Fight/Forms' tournament surprisingly gets exciting, and more

10. The theory that a 'Fight/Forms' tournament surprisingly gets exciting, and more

Air Date: 2023-03-29

How quickly can you clap 100 times without being pointed out? The Showoff King of the Reiwa Era. ▼ The terrifying game of hide-and-seek where hidden friends can't be found, only strangers' children appear. ▼ Fight/Forms Tournament.

Double Collab Uncle Prank, and more

11. Double Collab Uncle Prank, and more

Air Date: 2023-04-05

24-hour challenge where you must eat the same food as shown on TV. ▼ Two people who each think the other is the prankster end up shooting 'collaborations' at each other as they pass by... Double Collab Uncle Prank.

30-1 Grand Prix 2023

12. 30-1 Grand Prix 2023

Air Date: 2023-04-12

[30-1 Grand Prix] Who is the funniest comedian in 30 seconds? The 3rd champion will be decided through a tournament featuring 40 comedians! The judging panel includes the luxurious lineup of Matsumoto, Degawa, Koyabu, Goto, and Bakarhythm.

Scary theory: meeting a 'new manager' only to get a call from the real one saying, 'I don’t know him'

13. Scary theory: meeting a 'new manager' only to get a call from the real one saying, 'I don’t know him'

Air Date: 2023-04-19

Top 100 Famous Japanese Celebrities Ranking ▼ What if, on your way to a remote filming location with a man claiming to be the new manager, you get a call from the real manager saying, 'I don’t know anyone like that'?

The theory that you can identify your partner just by their snoring, whether it's your wife or your comedy partner, and more

14. The theory that you can identify your partner just by their snoring, whether it's your wife or your comedy partner, and more

Air Date: 2023-04-26

Six pranks involving mistaken offers, such as thinking it's a 'travel show' only to find it's a show about introducing tabi (traditional socks)… ▼ The theory that you can identify your partner just by their snoring, whether it's your wife or comedy partner.

If there was a ghost behind Cool Poco., the skit would stop at the 'Naa~ni?' part, and more… Everyone's Theory Special

15. If there was a ghost behind Cool Poco., the skit would stop at the 'Naa~ni?' part, and more… Everyone's Theory Special

Air Date: 2023-05-03

[Everyone's Theory Special] The theory that if a ghost were behind Cool Poco., the skit would stop at the 'Naa~ni?' part. ▼ The theory that a piledriver is inevitable during a game of Twister. ▼ The theory that no one knows the true definition of a shrine, and 15 other theories tested.

The theory that if a trio comedian loses one member and is left alone with the 'useless' one, they won't continue the duo, and more

16. The theory that if a trio comedian loses one member and is left alone with the 'useless' one, they won't continue the duo, and more

Air Date: 2023-05-10

The theory that if a trio comedian loses one member and is left alone with the 'useless' one, they won't continue the duo… Tested with Nelsons. ▼ The theory that playing Concentration with a bad smell leads to nerve fatigue, making it hard to reach a conclusion.

The theory that it's possible to continue a crazy shoot without the guest noticing, and more

17. The theory that it's possible to continue a crazy shoot without the guest noticing, and more

Air Date: 2023-05-24

The theory that it's possible to continue a crazy shoot, even in a location where no cameras are visible, without the guest noticing. ▼ Can you get people on the street to ask you 'How old do I look?' as a reverse quiz... and answer correctly?

2nd Tag Sumo Strongest Duo Championship, and more

18. 2nd Tag Sumo Strongest Duo Championship, and more

Air Date: 2023-05-31

Subtly, quizzes are posed in daily life... The Smooth Quiz King. ▼ 2nd Tag Sumo Strongest Duo Championship! Which comedian will emerge as the 2nd generation champion by winning the 2v2 irregular sumo tournament?

2nd 'No One Has Done It Yet' Impersonation Championship

19. 2nd 'No One Has Done It Yet' Impersonation Championship

Air Date: 2023-06-07

The 2nd 'No One Has Done It Yet' Impersonation Championship" – An improvised impersonation challenge based on a topic announced on the day of the event... 12 comedians compete head-to-head in a fierce tournament with the same topic!

The theory that Mariotto is no longer available anywhere, and more

20. The theory that Mariotto is no longer available anywhere, and more

Air Date: 2023-06-14

The theory that, after a long time, even though Yoichi Watanabe's speaking pace seems unbelievably slow, you still think 'Well, that's just how it is'. ▼ Searching for Mariotto in the streets… sending the purchased ones to each other in a 'Mariotto Puyo Puyo' challenge.

The theory that Generation Z wouldn't notice if all the footage from the 'crazy Showa era' was fake.

21. The theory that Generation Z wouldn't notice if all the footage from the 'crazy Showa era' was fake.

Air Date: 2023-06-21

The theory that Generation Z wouldn't notice if all the footage from the 'crazy Showa era' was fake… Comedians perform improvised stories to match the fake topics! Can they completely fool Generation Z?

The theory that even in a situation where your partner has collapsed and the outcome is uncertain, you’ll still get hungry and sleepy as time passes, and more

22. The theory that even in a situation where your partner has collapsed and the outcome is uncertain, you’ll still get hungry and sleepy as time passes, and more

Air Date: 2023-06-28

The theory that it's possible to naturally incorporate song lyrics during a lecture. ▼ While staying at a hotel in the countryside, you receive a message saying, 'Your partner, Mr. ○○, has collapsed and is in a dangerous condition!'. It's a situation with no solution, but how will you spend your time?

Real Breakup Prank, and more

23. Real Breakup Prank, and more

Air Date: 2023-07-05

Using the real breakup of a comedian duo, a prank is set up where the target is informed of this fact in a prank format – 'Real Breakup Prank'. ▼ The theory of severe election fraud in the Tsugaru region.

Comedians' Marriage Old Maid Challenge

24. Comedians' Marriage Old Maid Challenge

Air Date: 2023-07-19

Tonight's Special Project! From Kotoge, Morita, Okano, Suga, Mou Naka, Sakai, Watari, and Chance, figure out who is 'actually getting married'! A serious prediction battle between Hamada and Matsumoto, with a wedding gift at stake!

The theory that if you're in costume and the staff reveals you, it's game over, and more

25. The theory that if you're in costume and the staff reveals you, it's game over, and more

Air Date: 2023-07-26

The theory that if you're in costume and the staff reveals you, it's game over. ▼ The theory that if it's a losing sumo move, you can control it at will… aiming to lose with a targeted move and achieve 'Decisive Move Bingo'.

The theory that in any industry, you can reach the top from the bottom if you go through three people, and more

26. The theory that in any industry, you can reach the top from the bottom if you go through three people, and more

Air Date: 2023-08-02

The theory that in any industry, you can reach the top from the bottom if you go through three people. ▼ Comedians challenge the 'The Yemonea' challenge by trying to make the hidden prankster, who is secretly in their room, laugh!

The theory that if commenting 'Do you still have a nose?' after a nose hook prank is a sign of a failed comedian, and more

27. The theory that if commenting 'Do you still have a nose?' after a nose hook prank is a sign of a failed comedian, and more

Air Date: 2023-08-09

Can't leave until you can produce a receipt for 7,777 yen without using a calculator or notes. ▼ The theory that commenting 'Do you still have a nose?' after being relentlessly mocked following a nose hook prank is a sign of a failed comedian.

The theory that no matter how crazy my fiancée's family is, I can't back out after proposing

28. The theory that no matter how crazy my fiancée's family is, I can't back out after proposing

Air Date: 2023-08-16

The theory that no matter how crazy my fiancée's family is, I can't back out after proposing.

1 Million Yen Battle Royal Cage Match, and more

29. 1 Million Yen Battle Royal Cage Match, and more

Air Date: 2023-09-06

In a pro wrestling ring surrounded by a 5-meter-high cage, only the one who can exit while holding the ball containing 1 million yen will win the prize… The 1 Million Yen Battle Royal Cage Match, and more.

Masked Man Journey: elimination on reveal, and more

30. Masked Man Journey: elimination on reveal, and more

Air Date: 2023-09-13

The Masked Man Journey with 8 participants: guessing each other's identities... eliminated on reveal. ▼ Testing the theory that when a celebrity's character is three times more exaggerated, you just think 'well, that's about right' using Kuwaman's chopstick skills.

Gathering people wearing the same baseball cap in the street for a baseball showdown, and more

31. Gathering people wearing the same baseball cap in the street for a baseball showdown, and more

Air Date: 2023-09-20

Gathering people wearing the same baseball cap in the street for a baseball showdown... New York Yankees vs Yomiuri Giants. ▼ Announcing the nationwide shuttered shopping street rankings in Japan.

Wednesday Downtown: Surprising First Appearance Special

32. Wednesday Downtown: Surprising First Appearance Special

Air Date: 2023-10-04

Wednesday Downtown: Surprising First Appearance Special - 10 years since the show's start... A full playback of the surprising and fresh first appearances of comedians who have now become stars!

Double Match-Fixing Showdown, Episode 4, and more

33. Double Match-Fixing Showdown, Episode 4, and more

Air Date: 2023-10-11

Both sides were secretly instructed to lose... the Double Match-Fixing Showdown 'A Battle You Absolutely Have to Lose' returns after 3 and a half years. ▼ The theory that everyone has at least one 'I seriously thought I was going to die' story.

The theory that if you wear a school uniform, you can pass as a high school student no matter your age, and more

34. The theory that if you wear a school uniform, you can pass as a high school student no matter your age, and more

Air Date: 2023-10-18

The theory that if you wear a school uniform, you can pass as a high school student no matter your age. ▼ Duo Comedian Popularity Gap Ranking 2023. ▼ Incorporate the words displayed behind your junior into your lecture! The Master of Lecturing.

The theory that after playing the 'There's someone there' prank, it’s really scary if you come home to find someone in your house due to being off guard

35. The theory that after playing the 'There's someone there' prank, it’s really scary if you come home to find someone in your house due to being off guard

Air Date: 2023-10-25

The theory that after playing the 'There's someone there' prank, it’s really scary if you come home and find someone in your house due to being off guard. ▼ You can’t go home until you find someone wearing your merchandise.

The theory that when you're spinning your arm to signal 'Go to home!', a lariat from the third base coach is inevitable - Everyone's Theories Special

36. The theory that when you're spinning your arm to signal 'Go to home!', a lariat from the third base coach is inevitable - Everyone's Theories Special

Air Date: 2023-11-01

[Everyone's Theories Special] The theory that a lariat from the third base coach is inevitable after spinning your arm to signal 'Go to home!'. ▼ Testing various small theories, including the theory that no one would notice if you gave random answers in a flash mental math challenge.

The second installment of the prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit — it's an incredibly exhausting theory

37. The second installment of the prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit — it's an incredibly exhausting theory

Air Date: 2023-11-08

The prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit, it's an incredibly exhausting theory - Part 2." Can detective Tsuda solve the murder case that unfolds in a small village?

he second installment of the prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit — it's an incredibly exhausting theory - Part 2: The Final Episode

38. he second installment of the prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit — it's an incredibly exhausting theory - Part 2: The Final Episode

Air Date: 2023-11-15

In Nagano and Tokyo, two separate murder cases unfold, each with a new mystery... Will Tsuda and Minamikawa solve the cases and finally escape the world of the mystery drama?

Tag Sumo Weakest Duo Championship, and more

39. Tag Sumo Weakest Duo Championship, and more

Air Date: 2023-11-22

Tag Sumo Weakest Duo Championship Tournament. ▼Once you smell curry, no matter what obstacles arise, will you end up eating curry anyway?

The gamble of whether a customer at Tenkaippin will order 'Kotteri' or 'Assari'

40. The gamble of whether a customer at Tenkaippin will order 'Kotteri' or 'Assari'

Air Date: 2023-11-29

The gamble of whether a customer at Tenkaippin will order 'Kotteri' or 'Assari'. ▼ With the right hairstyle and makeup, anyone can become an 'IKKO lookalike' — the theory that 'IKKO's potential is hidden among ordinary men in the streets'.

Slippery-1 GP

41. Slippery-1 GP

Air Date: 2023-12-06

The competition to determine Japan's least funny comedian... the unexpected award race 'Slippery-1 GP' kicks off! Comedians with over 16 years of experience continue to struggle with awkward comedy... 8 groups, each well-versed in the underground comedian scene, recommend their candidates.

Slippery-1 GP ~ Final Round

42. Slippery-1 GP ~ Final Round

Air Date: 2023-12-13

Slippery-1 GP ~ Final Round. Who will earn the dishonorable title of 'Japan's Worst Comedian'?

A self-proclaimed producer offers to get someone on "Wednesday Downtown" for 1 million yen

43. A self-proclaimed producer offers to get someone on "Wednesday Downtown" for 1 million yen

Air Date: 2023-12-20

A suspicious self-proclaimed producer offers "Pay 1 million yen and I'll get you on 'Wednesday Downtown", and the person who actually pays ends up appearing — real prank!

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2024-01-10

The theory that if someone fainted at The Beatles' concert in Japan, they still have to keep listening to The Beatles today, or it would be a lie. ▼ The theory that it would be incredibly scary if you heard threatening words like 'I’m gonna get you' coming from inside a mascot costume.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2024-01-17

Investigation into the most amazing comments comedians have ever heard, Part 3. ▼ The theory that Chance Ohshiro would surprisingly accept it quite easily if his friend Wada, who was once buried together with him in the mountains, were buried in the mountains again.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2024-01-24

You can’t go home until you manage to find four restaurants in a row that have never been featured on a TV location shoot. ▼ Skillfully incorporating words that appear behind a junior colleague into a scolding session... The theory of the master of scolding.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2024-01-31

If Kuro-chan can find the 1 million yen hidden in his home within 100 days... he’ll win a cash prize based on the number of days it takes! So, in how many days will he find it, and how much prize money will he earn?

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2024-02-07

A 'prank notification' for the 2023 King of Pranks, the most pranked person of the year! ▼ The classic punishment game takes an unexpected turn into a competitive event! Pushing against each other’s soles, with elimination for any sound that escapes... it’s the Ultimate Foot Reflexology Tournament!

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2024-02-14

Gathering comedians known for their habit of taking lots of dressing room bento boxes to go... they’ll face off in a competition where the more bento boxes they’ve taken, the greater the disadvantage! ▼ A year and a half since that broadcast that stirred up the public... In-Take returns! He shares his feelings and talks about what lies ahead.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2024-02-21

The theory that a prankster can’t easily confess, no matter how close they are to being found out. ▼ Does something exist that has a 100:0 recognition ratio between men and women? Testing this by having men and women quiz each other to find out.

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2024-02-28

[Panelists' Theory Testing Special] The panelists release the theories they discussed in the opening talk all at once for the first time in about two and a half years! And among them, several theories will be actually tested!

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2024-03-06

Carrying out pranks with incredible beauty benefits in various patterns.

Episode 10

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2024-03-13

‘Living a life where you can’t escape until you’ve transcribed all the lyrics to Kiyoharu’s new song’ — Kishitaka challenges the highest difficulty escape project ever!

Episode 11

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2024-03-20

‘Living a life where you can’t escape until you’ve transcribed all the lyrics to Kiyoharu’s new song’ — Kishitaka challenges the highest difficulty escape project ever! Between last week and this week... there are 7 small changes!

Episode 12

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2024-03-27

The theory that Mambo No. 5 is effective in any situation.

Episode 13

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2024-04-03

The theory that it’s scarier when an angry manager appears at a haunted spot than when a ghost shows up. ▼ The theory that if you see a person standing outside in a snowy mountain with wax covering their head, you’d think it's a frozen corpse.

Episode 14

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2024-04-17

[30-1 Grand Prix] Who is the funniest comedian in 30 seconds? A tournament featuring 40 comedian groups will determine the fourth champion! Judges include Junior, Kukkī, Tomizawa, Soshina, and Bakari-zumu.

Episode 15

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2024-04-24

10th Anniversary Special Project: Announcing the 'Most Loved Theory' chosen by viewers and participants! What is the most popular theory over the past 10 years? And what has happened to those who have graced the show?

Episode 16

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2024-05-01

The theory that if you say ‘Next time, it’s real…’ after revealing a honey trap, it’s possible to keep hitting the same target repeatedly. ▼ The theory that there are indeed people who joined the volleyball club after reading ‘Kōgyō Aika Volleyball Boys.’

Episode 17

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2024-05-08

[Everyone's Theories Special] The theory that when Kuro-chan wakes up while being suspended from the ceiling, if he looks down to see himself in bed, he would think he’s dead — and 12 other theories will be tested.

Episode 18

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2024-05-15

The theory that once you take a suspiciously high-paying job, no matter how much it smells like crime or seems like a shady side job, there’s no turning back.

Episode 19

19. Episode 19

Air Date: 2024-05-22

Comedians take to the streets to create their own two-choice quizzes! They quiz each other in the 'Street Two-Choice Quiz' ▼ The theory that a prankster won't easily confess, no matter how close they are to being found out.

Episode 20

20. Episode 20

Air Date: 2024-05-29

‘Tag Sumo Strongest Duo Championship’ holds its third event, and an unexpected situation arises! ▼ The team’s total limit for teeth is up to 100! They will scout people without teeth in the streets to hold a ‘Toothless Sports Day’!

Episode 21

21. Episode 21

Air Date: 2024-06-12

Find people who seem to have easily guessable nicknames, and send their photos to the contestants! 'Can’t go home until you guess the nickname of a random passerby!' ▼ A psychological battle where players set electric currents on 12 chairs: 'The Electric Chair Game.'

Episode 22

22. Episode 22

Air Date: 2024-06-19

The final chapter of the psychological battle 'Electric Chair Game,' where participants set electric currents on 12 chairs. ▼ The theory that if you wake up in a hospital and find everyone gone, it would be extremely frightening.

Episode 23

23. Episode 23

Air Date: 2024-06-26

A journey where masked participants try to guess each other's identities... if discovered, they’re immediately eliminated — Masked Traveler, Part 2. ▼ The theory that if a professional robot dancer masters an Itsuki Hiroshi impression, the ultimate 'Itsuki Robot' would be created.

Episode 24

24. Episode 24

Air Date: 2024-07-10

A location shoot where someone goes to apologize to people they wronged in the past, expecting forgiveness... only to be met with anger just as intense as back then — a prank! ▼ Re-examining that suspicion about Speedwagon's Itoda.

Episode 25

25. Episode 25

Air Date: 2024-07-17

What if, during a shoot where you negotiate filming permissions yourself, every place turns you down? ▼ The theory that if a drunk old man comes up to you and says, ‘I made that,’ there’s no way you’d believe him.

Episode 26

26. Episode 26

Air Date: 2024-07-24

What if, during prank monitoring, you unexpectedly witness 'a dressing room thief' or discover another dark side of the target? ▼ The theory that triplets are something people simply want to see.

Episode 27

27. Episode 27

Air Date: 2024-07-31

The theory that if you travel north collecting discarded acrylic partitions used for COVID-19 precautions, you could eventually build a boat from the acrylic and cross the Tsugaru Strait. ▼ An extremely rare prank featuring identical triplets.

Episode 28

28. Episode 28

Air Date: 2024-08-14

A location shoot where someone goes to apologize to people they wronged in the past, expecting forgiveness… only to be met with the same level of anger they encountered back then — Prank Part 2.

Episode 29

29. Episode 29

Air Date: 2024-08-21

A social experiment where a rumor is spread to three comedians known for their loose lips, telling them that 'Wednesday's Downtown is ending,' and tracking how this false information spreads over the course of a month!

Episode 30

30. Episode 30

Air Date: 2024-08-28

What if there’s a place still fully using COVID-19 precautions like acrylic partitions and face shields? Plus, an over-the-top COVID-19 precautions prank. ▼ Searching for someone who is actively telling a wildly exaggerated lie.

Episode 31

31. Episode 31

Air Date: 2024-09-04

An extremely tough challenge where you have to eat one bowl of ramen every time you pass a ramen shop: 'National Route Ramen Marathon' ▼ The theory that Hyōroku is just pretending to have his character.

Episode 32

32. Episode 32

Air Date: 2024-09-11

The theory that if someone is attacked by a thug the day after learning self-defense techniques during a shoot, they would at least try to use what they learned.

Episode 33

33. Episode 33

Air Date: 2024-09-18

Announcing the ranking of how many times each participant's home has appeared on the show over the past 10 years! Who will take the second place?

Episode 34

34. Episode 34

Air Date: 2024-10-02

How flashy can you lose your memory without the target noticing? The Memory Loss King Competition ▼ The theory that once Ōtsuru Himan gets drunk, it’s game over… with the 'Ōtsuru Himan Removal Challenge,' where they try to carry out a 190kg mass.

Episode 35

35. Episode 35

Air Date: 2024-10-09

The 10th 'Parody Song Strongest Tournament' — the judges are Hanshin Tigers fans ▼ The theory that when you meet celebrities in person, they’re surprisingly tall — a showdown between Abare-kun and Yuchami.

Episode 36

36. Episode 36

Air Date: 2024-10-16

Four comedians face off in a four-way, irregular competition... taking on a 24-hour 'insomniac futsal' challenge! Who will overcome betrayal and sleepiness to win the championship? ▼ The theory that if your air conditioner remote is stolen this summer, it’s game over.

Episode 37

37. Episode 37

Air Date: 2024-10-30

[Everyone's Theory Special] The theory that people riding bicycles in the rain have a fierce expression. ▼ The theory that if a child brings home an unexploded bomb, you should first place it on something soft — testing 13 theories all at once.

Episode 38

38. Episode 38

Air Date: 2024-11-06

A psychological battle where electric currents are set up on 12 chairs... The Electric Chair Game tournament kicks off! ▼ The theory that pet bottles used as cat repellents have no effect at all — 'Cat Repellent Water Collection Battle.'

Fixed costume comedian, and more

39. Fixed costume comedian, and more

Air Date: 2024-11-13

Fixed costume comedian: What happens if their costume gets dirty during a shoot the day before the M-1 preliminaries? ▼ Atsushi Onita: The theory that since he never looks older than his actual age, he would immediately react with an explosive response if someone ever said he looked older.

Electric Chair Game Tournament, Round 1, Match 2, and more

40. Electric Chair Game Tournament, Round 1, Match 2, and more

Air Date: 2024-11-20

Electric Chair Game Tournament, Match 2: 'Gekidan Hitori vs. Yoichi Okano' ▼ The theory that if you chase an airplane flying in the sky, you’ll eventually end up at the airport.

Detective Tsuda, Episode 3

41. Detective Tsuda, Episode 3

Air Date: 2024-12-11

The theory that celebrity yearbooks can be surprisingly easy to obtain if you go to their hometown... and in the course of this, a murder occurs! The famous detective Tsuda, who happens to be at the scene, steps up to solve the case!

Detective Tsuda, Episode 3: Phantom Thief vs. Famous Detective – The Song of the Swan Under Siege

42. Detective Tsuda, Episode 3: Phantom Thief vs. Famous Detective – The Song of the Swan Under Siege

Air Date: 2024-12-18

During the program recording, an unexpected murder occurs! The famous detective Tsuda, who happens to be at the scene, steps up to solve the case, and the curtain rises on 'Detective Tsuda, Episode 3: Phantom Thief vs. Famous Detective – The Song of the Swan Under Siege'!!

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Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

2014-04-23

Episodes

412 (11 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Production Companies

TBS

TBS