Wipeout Season 5: Episode Guide & Ratings

Contestants face the Nutcracker Sweet, Santa's Workshop and the Jingle Balls.

The fifth season begins with a winter version that includes icy obstacles, such as the Snow Shovel Trouble, Pain in the Ice and Candy Pain Lane. Vanessa Lachey cohosts.

Wipeout is an American reality show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the "world's largest obstacle course". Wipeout is hosted and commentated by John Henson and John Anderson, while Vanessa Lachey acts as the "on-location" presenter. The former presenter was Jill Wagner.

Wipeout is an American reality show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the "world's largest obstacle course". Wipeout is hosted and commentated by John Henson and John Anderson, while Vanessa Lachey acts as the "on-location" presenter. The former presenter was Jill Wagner.

Wipeout is an American reality show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the "world's largest obstacle course". Wipeout is hosted and commentated by John Henson and John Anderson, while Vanessa Lachey acts as the "on-location" presenter. The former presenter was Jill Wagner.

Wipeout is an American reality show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the "world's largest obstacle course". Wipeout is hosted and commentated by John Henson and John Anderson, while Vanessa Lachey acts as the "on-location" presenter. The former presenter was Jill Wagner.

Contestants encounter Garry the Eskimo as they tackle the Arctic Circle.

Contestants tackle obstacles while they are terrorized by yetis.

The fifth summer season premieres with hotties vs. nerds in a battle of the sexes.

A military-themes edition features 24 members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Obstacles include: "Private Bee-jamin", "Drill Sergeant", and "Hangover".

Bosses and employees team up to tackle the obstacle course which includes the Corporate Ladder, the Pound About and Bigfoot. Among the contestants are the "cool coaches" and the "pranking pastors." (Special Tuesday 8 pm airing)

Host John Henson puts his stamp on new obstacles, including Henson Headshots, Slappy Meal and the Spin Psycho.

Contestants compete on an extreme obstacle course for a $50,000 prize.

Competitors face obstacles including Monkey Business, School Daze and Gold Rush Petrified Forest.

Single men and women form teams of two and tackle obstacles that include Head Over Heels, Lovers Lane and the Wipeout Nursery

Contestants, including Geriatric Groupie, Southern Belle and Cougar Hunter, take on obstacles Batter Up, Karate Class, Panic Hammocks and Spin Psycho.

Title reference: Contestant Sheryl Crawford calls herself a hillbilly. Additionally, the "Hillbilly Mowdown" course in the 3rd round is introduced.

Twelve Wipeout losers (as well as twelve of the 90+ champions) return to Wipeout.

Contestants face obstacles including Boat Bouys, Swept Away, Ocean Commotion and Panic Hammocks.

Contestants face obstacles that include Aunt Patty Cake and the Lumberjerks.

Contestants face obstacles including Snakes on the Plains, Pulling Teeth and the Hangover.

Contestants face obstacles including Surf's Up, Wipeout Subway Car and the Caregrounds.

A Western-theme obstacle course includes a showdown with Toby, a giant gunslinger. Other hurdles include Cactus Chaos and Spin Psycho.

Stephanie Pokswinski is the final contestant this season to earn 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy. Unfortunately, she failed to advance.