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Almost Genius Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

14 Episodes 0 - 2016

Episode 1

Grasping for Greatness

Tue, Dec 29, 201521 mins

Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate the people, places and things that try so hard to succeed but come up just a bit short. Check out people pole dancing in India, watch a guy totally confuse his girl in bed, and you have to see the amazing way this one guy puts on his pants! Plus, stick around to see which clip Chris and April save as the best for last!

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Episode 2

Missed It By That Much

Tue, Jan 5, 201621 mins

Chris Fairbanks, April Richardson, and the Almost Genius cast are back with a smorgasbord of clips featuring people with some pretty big ideas, not all of which pan out in the end. See a band of marauding monkeys wreak havoc on a freshly baked batch of bread, learn how to properly kiss your mate from a couple of pros, and witness the awesome chi of the office karate master! Plus, stick around to see which clip gets saved as the best for last!

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Episode 3

A Day Late and a Dollar Short

Tue, Jan 12, 201621 mins

Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate the people, places, and things that try so hard to succeed but come up just a bit short. Check out a real-life lightsaber academy, the worst dating profiles EVER, plus a dance-off that's so bad, it's good! And make sure to stick around to see which clip is so brilliant, Chris and April had to save it as the best for last!

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Episode 4

Desperately Seeking Super

Tue, Jan 19, 201621 mins

Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson shine the spotlight on those who strive for greatness but just miss the mark. Then, get ready for a mystical owl whisper, Zombie Apocalypse camp and a skateboarding taco.

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Episode 6

"A" For Effort

Tue, Feb 2, 201621 mins

Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate those who reach for the stars, but fall flat on their asses - from the best local mall commercial ever, to a man who can drive a car and play the recorder at the same time.

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Episode 7

Flying Too Close to the Sun

Tue, Feb 9, 201621 mins

Included: dancing marine; domesticated bear; back to the future.

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Episode 8

Standing Ovation

Tue, Feb 16, 201621 mins

Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson give a round of applause to those who aren't quite ready for the spotlight. From a group of friends who get sexy on the slip 'n slide, to a dolphin Don Juan, to a funeral home dance party... this episode gives a tip of the hat to those who try their best but don't quite make the mark.

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Episode 9

Yes You Can

Tue, Feb 23, 201621 mins

Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson are handing out participation trophies all around! From past-their-prime partiers, to a high speed wardrobe malfunction, to a salsa-making monkey... we salute those competitors who struggle just to find the finish line.

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Episode 10

We're #2

Tue, Mar 1, 201621 mins

Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson turn lemons into hilarious lemonade, making the most of people who've soured on success. From a baby who laughs like a troll, to a pooch getting his snout massaged, to a cake that screams for mercy, we're celebrating the ones who've peaked at number two.

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Episode 11

Close But No Cigar

Tue, Mar 8, 201621 mins

Included: a banana-wielding Italian; to a literal pop-eye.

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Episode 12

Sports Edition

Tue, Mar 22, 201621 mins

From sprinting sumos, to super fan freakouts, and more balls to the face than you can count...hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate those athletes who go for the gold but settle for silver.

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Episode 18

Flying Low

Mon, Jun 20, 2016

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Episode 19

So Close Yet So Far

Mon, Jun 27, 201621 mins

Chris and April celebrate those who shoot for the moon...and hit a tree on the way down. From the gorilla on a wakeboard, to a girl twerking with her face, to a unicycle fail montage - a failure to launch has never been so fun.

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Episode 21

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