| Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? | |
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 Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? title card. |
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| Format | Game show |
| Created by | Mark Burnett |
| Directed by | Don Weiner |
| Presented by | Jeff Foxworthy |
| Theme music composer | David Vanacore with Blessed Kateri Children's Choir |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Mark Burnett Barry Poznick John Stevens |
| Producer(s) | Mark Burnett Productions Zoo Productions |
| Running time | approx. 22-26 minutes |
| Distributor | 20th Television |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Syndicated CMT MyNetworkTV |
| Original run | September 21, 2009 – present |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? is a daily syndicated version of the former primetime American quiz game show of the same name that aired on Fox. It premiered on September 21, 2009, is produced by Mark Burnett, and, like the primetime version, is hosted by Jeff Foxworthy. This version also airs on CMT,[1] and premiered on MyNetworkTV on September 29, 2009 at 8PM ET/PT, 7PM CT.[2]
Contents |
| 1st Subject | 2nd Subject | Question Value |
|---|---|---|
| BONUS QUESTION | 10x Winnings | |
| 5th Grade | 5th Grade | $5,000 |
| 4th Grade | 4th Grade | $3,500 |
| 3rd Grade | 3rd Grade | $2,500 |
| 2nd Grade | 2nd Grade | $1,000 |
| 1st Grade | 1st Grade | $500 |
The gameplay for this version of 5th Grader is the same as the Fox network version—games are played by a single contestant, who attempts to answer ten questions—plus one final bonus question—with the assistance of one of three 5th grade classmates, who vary each week.
Contestants are required to attempt all 10 questions, and do not flunk out simply by answering a question incorrectly, instead losing all money earned to that point. If a player has any money left after the ten questions are asked, they are given the choice to either drop out with the money earned, or answer a fifth-grade bonus question worth 10 times their earnings, up to a maximum of $250,000. The money ladder for the syndicated version assigns dollar values per grade instead of for each correct question, regardless of grade.
If the contestant answers the bonus question incorrectly, they lose everything. If they have earned at least $2,500 before the bonus question, then they receive a consolation prize in the form of a $2,500 prepaid credit card. If they have earned less than $2,500, the value of the card is $250. On celebrity episodes, the consolation prizes are cash donations to the celebrity's favorite charity.
Notably, upon losing the game or dropping out, the contestant must face the camera, state their name, and declare "I am not smarter than a 5th grader." However, if the contestant answers the bonus question correctly (regardless of how many of the first 10 questions are answered correctly), they can say "I am smarter than a 5th grader." This was first declared by Elizabeth Miller, who on October 19, 2009, became the first contestant to correctly answer every question—including the bonus question—and earn the $250,000 grand prize.[3] On November 3, 2009, Geoff Wolinetz became the first person in the history of either version to answer all 11 questions correctly without using any cheats. Wolinetz's episode first aired on MyNetworkTV and aired in syndication two weeks later.[4]
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