Win Ben Stein's Money

Episode 1

Episode #6.1

Episode 33

Episode #6.33

Wed, May 8, 2002

The 3 contestants were Curtis, Gillian and Tim. After the 1st round, the results were Curtis $100, Gillian $250 and Tim $600. Ben Stein answered all but 1 question in round 2, which Tim got for a final of Gillian $250, Tim $800. Tim went first in The Best of 10 Test of Knowledge: 1) What is the hyphenated anthropological term for nomadic people who survive by foraging? A: Hunter-Gatherers. (Both Ben and Tim got it right) 2) In 1536, who first published his "Institutes of the Christian Religion" in Bazil Switzerland? A: John Calvin (Both Ben and Tim guessed Luther) 3) Which Rocky Mountain state is nicknamed "The Cowboy State?" A: Wyoming (Both Ben and Tim got it right) 4) The D.A.T. exam is required for admission into what type of medical graduate school? A: Dental (Both Ben and Tim got it right) 5) In 1997, Congress required what rail system to achieve self-sufficiency by 2002? A: Amtrak (Both Ben and Tim got it right) 6) What science fiction magazine was founded in 1926 by Hugo Gernsback? A: Amazing Stories (Ben guessed Infinity, Tim passed) 7) In ancient Greece, Damon was famous for his loyalty to whom? A: Pythias (Ben got it right, Tim guessed Zeus) 8) In the U.S., daylight savings time begins and ends on what day of the week? A: Sunday (Both Ben and Tim got it right) 9) What relative of the onion is a traditional symbol of Wales? A: Leek (Ben guessed the radish, Tim answered correctly) 10) Who created and hosted the 1950's TV comedy that featured the Nairobi Trio? A: Ernie Kovacs. (Ben ran out of time, Tim guessed Ed Sullivan) The game ended in a 6-6 tie. Tim takes home an additional $1000 for a total of $1800. Ben defends $3200.

Episode 66

Episode #6.66

Episode 77

Episode #6.77

Tue, Nov 12, 2002

Jeopardy-like game show featuring Ben Stein as both a host and a contestant.

Episode 130

Episode #6.130