Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? — Season 3

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27 Episodes · Premiered September 5, 2008 · Ended September 18, 2009

Episodes

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Identical twins and a mother of quintuplets attempt to graduate toward the top prize of $1 million in this atypical quiz show that tests adults' lack of knowledge as revealed by how much they've forgotten since elementary school. These contestants find themselves in a classroom setting, revisiting their youth, as they tackle subjects ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. Players are not alone, however; there is a way for them to "cheat" in this classroom. The adults have the opportunity to get help from real grade-schoolers who will offer what they think is the correct a-n-s-w-e-r on.

A dentist grits his teeth as he endures the exam on this atypical quiz show that tests adults' lack of knowledge as revealed by how much they've forgotten since elementary school. These contestants find themselves in a classroom setting, revisiting their youth, as they tackle subjects ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. Players are not alone, however; there is a way for them to "cheat" in this classroom. The adults have the opportunity to get help from real grade-schoolers who will offer what they think is the correct a-n-s-w-e-r.

An Ivy League graduate from Cornell heads back to the classroom on this atypical quiz show that tests adults' lack of knowledge as revealed by how much they've forgotten since elementary school. These contestants find themselves in a classroom setting, revisiting their youth, as they tackle subjects ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. Players are not alone, however; there is a way for them to "cheat" in this classroom. The adults have the opportunity to get help from real grade-schoolers who will offer what they think is the correct a-n-s-w-e-r.

The sky's the limit when an former NASA astronaut competes for $1 million on this atypical quiz show that tests adults' lack of knowledge as revealed by how much they've forgotten since elementary school. These contestants find themselves in a classroom setting, revisiting their youth, as they tackle subjects ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. Players are not alone, however; there is a way for them to "cheat" in this classroom. The adults have the opportunity to get help from real grade-schoolers who will offer what they think is the correct a-n-s-w-e-r.

Ken Jennings, the man with the longest winning streak in "Jeopardy!" history, attempts to become the winningest game show contestant of all time when he plays for $1 million. ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5th GRADER? is the atypical quiz show that tests adults' lack of knowledge as revealed by how much they've forgotten since elementary school. These contestants find themselves in a classroom setting, revisiting their youth, as they tackle subjects ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. Players are not alone, however; there is a way for them to "cheat" in this classroom. The adults have the opportunity to get help from real grade-schoolers who will offer what they think is the correct a-n-s-w-e-r.

The nation's youngest mayor takes center stage as he governs this atypical game show that tests adults' lack of knowledge as revealed by how much they've forgotten since elementary school. Contestants find themselves in a classroom setting, revisiting their youth, as they tackle subjects ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. Players are not alone, however; there is a way for them to "cheat" in this classroom. The adults have the opportunity to get help from real grade-schoolers who will offer what they think is the correct a-n-s-w-e-r.

A die-hard Boston Celtics fan takes center stage in attempt to pass and slam-dunk the test on this atypical game show that tests adults' lack of knowledge as revealed by how much they've forgotten since elementary school. When the Celtics Dancers make a surprise appearance, concentration will be key as this contestant goes for a perfect score to win the $1 million-dollar goal. Also up for the 5th grader challenge is the reigning Miss Plus America.

Legendary KISS frontman Gene Simmons jams his way into the classroom for his charity, the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatrics AIDS Foundation. As his family looks on, Gene rocks the test and spirited fans cheer him on this atypical game show that tests adults' lack of knowledge as revealed by how much they've forgotten since elementary school.

Will TV news reporter Deborah Norville broadcast her skills when she hits the classroom to face an elementary school curriculum for charity? Also featured is three-time NBA champion Rick Fox attempting bring his "A" game to the classroom.

After spending some of her television life as a student, Jennie Garth of "Beverly Hills 90210" heads back to the classroom to test her grade-school skills for the American Heart Association.

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Hot Dog Eating Champion Joey Chestnut competes for $1 million on this atypical quiz show that tests adults' lack of knowledge as revealed by how much they've forgotten since elementary school. Chestnut will answer various questions ranging from art to geography and math to social studies, and if he finds himself in need of some assistance, he will have the opportunity to get help from real grade-schoolers who will offer what they think is the correct answer.

Stand-up comedian and co-star of "The Blue Collar Comedy Tour," Larry the Cable Guy competes for $1 million by testing his knowledge in the subjects ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. He is not alone, however; there is a way for him to "cheat" in this classroom. He will have the opportunity to get help from real grade-schoolers who will offer what they think is the correct answer.

Television personality Star Jones and animal expert Jack Hanna each compete for $1 million for their charity of choice by testing their elementary school knowledge in the subjects ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. If they are unsure of an answer they will have the opportunity to get help from real grade-schoolers who will offer what they think is the correct answer.

Famed boxer Sugar Ray Leonard hooks and jabs his way through the competition to win $1 million for his charity of choice as he tests his smarts in subjects ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. If he doesn't want to get knocked out, he can look to the real grade-schoolers to offer what they think is the correct answer.

After fighting for their lives, shark attack survivor Bethany Hamilton and coma survivor Jill Finley compete for $1 million by testing their elementary school knowledge in the subjects ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. If they are unsure of an answer they will have the opportunity to get help from real grade-schoolers who will offer what they think is the correct answer.

Actor Dean Cain competes for $1 million for his favorite charity, The Lollipop Theater Network Inc., by testing his knowledge in elementary school subjects ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. If he is unsure of an answer, he will have the opportunity to get help from real grade-schoolers who will offer what they think is the correct response.

An extreme-sports enthusiast and a weight-loss consultant compete for $1 million by testing their elementary school knowledge in the subjects ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. If they are unsure of an answer they will have the opportunity to get help from real grade-schoolers who will offer what they think is the correct answer.

Astrophysicist, cosmologist and Nobel Prize winner George F. Smoot III competes for $1 million by testing his elementary school knowledge in subjects ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. If he is unsure of an answer he will have the opportunity to get help from real grade-schoolers who will offer what they think is the correct answer.

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