Paid Off with Michael Torpey
Comedian Michael Torpey has the foolish idea he can do something about student loan debt. Paid Off with Michael Torpey gives lucky college grads the chance to test the depth of their degrees in a fun, fast paced trivia game-show. In the end, one lucky winner will get the chance to have their student debt wiped out.
- 2018-2019
- 1 season
- HBO Max
- Game Show
- TV-14
Comedian Michael Torpey has the foolish idea he can do something about student loan debt. Paid Off with Michael Torpey gives lucky college grads the chance to test the depth of their degrees in a fun, fast paced trivia game-show. In the end, one lucky winner will get the chance to have their student debt wiped out.
Season 1 Episode Guide
27 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
You Call This a Game Show?
24 mins
College grads compete for a chance to pay off their student loan debt, and a terrible insult comic shows up to roast Michael - and our solar system. Plus, our poll reveals the five best dates you can have for under $10.
Episode 2
It's Brooklyn, Numbnuts
24 mins
College grads Lace, Mat and Jodeci compete for a chance to pay off their entire student debt. Plus, General Don Roger travels from the future, and our polling question reveals the average length of a sexual dry spell.
Episode 3
Teacher's Edition
24 mins
On this special teachers' episode, Dana, Ryan and Tiara compete for a chance to pay off their student loan debt. Plus, a terrible insult comic stops by, and we reveal the last thing parents want to find in their kid's dorm room.
Episode 4
Getting High the Natural Way
24 mins
College grads Richie, Gitory and Erin compete for a chance to pay off their student loans, Michael's ex-dance partner plays "Name That Musical," a poll reveals how to cope with a breakup, and it's time for "Dog or Not a Dog."
Episode 5
New Parent's Edition
24 mins
New parents Brionte, Sherin and Anthony have more in common than just having kids: they're also competing for a chance to pay off their entire student debt. Plus, a new poll reveals the oddest campus locations for sex.
Episode 6
That Guy Knows How to Have a Good Time
24 mins
Zach, Paul, and Breanna compete to pay off their student debt. A theater major spoils Shakespearean plays, dicks are drawn on dictators and a poll reveals what number grads are least likely to share on a date.
Episode 7
Better With a British Accent
24 mins
Michelle, Austin and Jasmine compete to pay off their student debt while using British accents, Michael's pal reveals which organs he's had removed and contestants decipher between renaissance painters or types of pasta.
Episode 8
Too Broke to Heal
21 mins
Medical professionals Jess, Karleen, and Katie Jo must pay off their debt to further their education, Michael's ex-dance partner belts out Broadway tunes, and a poll reveals what people do without clean underwear.
Episode 9
Can You Major in Bar Trivia?
21 mins
College grads Mariano, Shatiana, and Chris compete to pay off their debt, time traveler Gen. Don Roger comes back from the future asking about environmental science, and a poll reveals which country is the sexiest.
Episode 10
Eat, Drink, Poke???
24 mins
College grads Richie, Gitory and Erin compete for a chance to pay off their student loans, Michael's ex-dance partner plays "Name That Musical," a poll reveals how to cope with a breakup, and it's time for "Dog or Not a Dog."
Episode 11
How Much Debt Can a Debt-chipper Chip?
24 mins
College grads Heather, Kamilah and Steven compete to pay off their debt, a poll shows what men hide before women enter their room, and contestants decide if the answer is Brad Pitt, a Chicago Bull, or Pitbull.
Episode 12
Breaking Even Is the New Rich
24 mins
College grads Jerrod, Alex and Makita compete to pay off their student loan debt by solving math problems and identifying pop songs. Plus, a poll reveals the top five relationship deal breakers for women.
Episode 13
You've Got Some Mansplainin' to Do!
24 mins
College grads Michelle, Soojin, and Sarah compete to pay off their student loans by answering questions about world currencies and celebrities. Plus, a poll reveals how long people can go without a shower.
Episode 14
I'm All Out of Gum
24 mins
College grads Jason, Amanda and Kenisha compete for a chance to pay off their student debt. Michael shares his daughter's finger paintings, and contestants decide whether a nickname is from a cereal mascot or a professional boxer.
Episode 15
First Generation to Grace the Halls of Higher Learning
24 mins
Anthony, Dewana and Whitney compete for a chance to pay off their student debt. Plus, Ralph gets help identifying organs, and a poll reveals the reasons people swipe left on Tinder.
Episode 16
Who Doesn't Like Pizza?
24 mins
College grads Ada, Isadora and Chad compete for a chance to pay off their student debt. Plus, General Don Roger asks science questions and contestants decide whether a title is a Bruce Willis movie or Bruce Springsteen song.
Episode 17
Episode #1.17
Lauren, Keegan and Brin compete to pay off their student debt by answering questions about poets with sick-ass tattoos. Plus, our country's laziest politician stops by, and we test the contestants' knowledge of fad diets and dance crazes.
Episode 18
Episode #1.18
Episode 19
Episode #1.19
Episode 20
Episode #1.20
Episode 21
Episode #1.21
Episode 22
Episode #1.22
Episode 23
Episode #1.23
Episode 24
Episode #1.24
24 mins
In this special episode, college grads Cristian, Michael and McKenzie say "I do" for the chance to pay off their student debt so they can finally afford to marry their romantic partners! And, a poll reveals people's biggest college regrets.
Episode 25
Episode #1.25
Episode 26
Episode #1.26
Episode 28
Hey! Chocolate
Tue, Jul 9, 2019
Matt, Katie and Eric channel their inner potheads for a chance to pay off their student debt. Michael's dazed friend Bianca stops by to debut her new boots. Then, the contestants say "tooty" and "booty" on TV.