Chris Fairbanks
Himself - Host
Almost Genius (2015)
Season 2
A celebration of the people, places, and things that try SO hard to succeed but come up just a bit short. Comedians and performers are digitally inserted into viral videos to comment on and congratulate these people on their bravery and ingenuity as they snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Released Dec. 30, 2015
Episode 30 min
14+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: imdb.show
Watch Providers: Spectrum On Demand, tru TV, YouTube TV
Network: truTV
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Digging Deep
Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson know cream rises to the top, but they're interested in the layer just below. From a butt-naked rock climber, to the never ending twerk, they're digging deep to find the best no-getters out there!
May 16, 2016, midnight
S2E2 - Hardly Working
Hosts Chris and April are on the lookout for people who give it their all despite not being all there. From a geriatric gymnast, to the ultimate wedgie...we celebrate those who never give up - even though they probably should.
May 23, 2016, midnight
S2E3 - Falling Short
Falling Short: Hosts Chris and April love those who have a recipe for success but are missing a few ingredients. From a bikini-clad nunchuck artist, to the ultimate video remix battle...we're serving up a piping hot bowl of humble soup. Enjoy!
May 30, 2016, midnight
S2E4 - There It Isn't
From metal dudes with office jobs, to a gang of nude cyclists, to a grandma who flips for water sports...hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson do a bang-up job of showcasing those who aim high but come up the slightest bit short.
June 6, 2016, midnight
S2E5 - No Cigar
From a dad with a DIY rollercoaster, to the world's smallest gymnast...this show highlights those brave souls who think on their feet but don't always land on them.
June 13, 2016, midnight
S2E6 - Flying Low
From a father/son beatboxing duo, to a cat with a tissue issue, this show celebrates those who shoot for the stars but don't quite make it past liftoff.
June 20, 2016, midnight
S2E7 - So Close Yet So Far
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.
June 27, 2016, midnight
S2E8 - If at First You Don't Succeed
From a piano-playing horse, to a cliff jumper who thinks he's Mary Poppins, we're watching those who give it their all and still come up short.
July 4, 2016, midnight
S2E9 - Half Baked
From homemade haircuts, to guys rebooting their computer with a baseball bat, we've got the still-frozen-on-the-inside microwave burritos of humanity.
July 11, 2016, midnight
S2E10 - Spectacular Defeat
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson are giving style points to people who snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. From a baby ninja warrior, to a flopping pianist, to a sloth with no concept of personal space.
July 11, 2016, midnight
S2E11 - Go for the Gold
Tonight we celebrate those with gold aspirations, but bronze abilities. From the residents of a town called Dildo, to a base-jumping monkey, we find out if they're the best of the worst, or the worst of the best!
July 18, 2016, midnight
S2E12 - Down But Not Out
From snack-stealing monkeys and fighting grandmas, to a guy solving Rubik's cubes in a speedo...these people won't win, but they'll go down swinging! Chris and April give a standing 10 count to see who will get up to finish the fight.
July 18, 2016, midnight
Network: truTV
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Dec. 30, 2015
Last Air Date: July 18, 2016, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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