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2023 (2023)

Release date: 2023-01-11

Episodes (43):

1. Substitute Bead Chain Karaoke

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

5. Monster Love 'The Aftermath', and more

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.

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

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!

7. Eye Mask Removal Challenge, and more

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?

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

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)...

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

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

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

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.

11. Double Collab Uncle Prank, and more

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.

12. 30-1 Grand Prix 2023

[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.

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

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'?

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

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.

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

[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.

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

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.

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

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?

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

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?

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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?

23. Real Breakup Prank, and more

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.

24. Comedians' Marriage Old Maid Challenge

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!

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

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'.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

32. Wednesday Downtown: Surprising First Appearance Special

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

[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

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

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?

39. Tag Sumo Weakest Duo Championship, and more

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

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

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'.

41. Slippery-1 GP

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.

42. Slippery-1 GP ~ Final Round

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

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

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!

Cast

Masatoshi Hamada

as Self - Host

Hitoshi Matsumoto

as Self - Panel Member