Idiotest
A brain-teaser game show where teams compete for $10,000.
Idiotest, stylized as Idᴉotest, is a GSN game show hosted by Ben Gleib. Teams of two answer brain teasers and puzzles, with the winners moving to a bonus round for a chance at $10,000. Announced in March 2014, it premiered on August 12, 2014. The first season hit Netflix on December 15, 2018. Critical response was mixed, with one reviewer calling it "enjoyable" and another "uninteresting." GSN also released an online game based on past episodes.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Game show
- Creator
- Adam Rosenblatt; Jamie Rosenblatt
- Developer
- Mark Cronin
- Writer
- J. Chris Newberg
- Director
- Dana Calderwood
- Presenter
- Ben Gleib
- Theme music
- Jude Christodal
- Opening theme
- HBD
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Production
The show received little advance press before its announcement at GSN's 2014–15 upfront presentation on March 18, 2014, where 40 episodes were ordered. The premiere date of August 12, 2014 was confirmed on June 19, 2014. A 65-episode second season began airing April 1, 2015, followed by a 40-episode third season premiering April 12, 2016, and a 65-episode fourth season premiering January 19, 2017 alongside GSN's new show Divided. Special editions have featured contestants from rival groups, including USC and UCLA graduates, an Election Day special between Democrats and Republicans, and a Political Idiotest episode taped and aired April 20, 2016 with political brain teasers.
Reception
Critical reception for the series has been mixed. Carrie Grosvenor of About Entertainment called it "truly enjoyable to watch" and praised Gleib's hosting as "sarcastic and funny." Conversely, Tim Conroy of Media Life Magazine argued the show "just doesn't do the trick" and felt Gleib struggled to draw amusing responses from contestants. Neil Genzlinger of The New York Times described the show as having "low ambitions" and said Gleib's hosting made it "even more uninteresting." In 2016, Neal Justin of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution noted that the series' optical illusions and deceptive directions can challenge even Mensa members. Ratings for new episodes have ranged from 245,000 to 561,000 total viewers during the first season; the season two double-episode premiere drew 388,000 and 360,000 viewers, and the third season averaged around 400,000 viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Idiotest?
Idiotest was created by Adam Rosenblatt and Jamie Rosenblatt.
Which network aired Idiotest?
Idiotest aired on Game Show Network.
How many episodes of Idiotest are there?
Idiotest has 212 episodes across 4 seasons.
When did Idiotest end?
Idiotest last aired on 30 August 2017.
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