Beauty and the Geek

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  • 2005
  • 5 Seasons
  • 6.1  (1,381)

Beauty and the Geek was a popular reality television series that aired on The CW from 2005 to 2008. Hosted by Brian McFayden, the show paired socially awkward, intelligent men with attractive women who lacked academic prowess or common sense. Each season began with a group of eight "beauties" and eight "geeks" who were put through various challenges to test their intellect and social skills. The premise of the show was to see if the beauties could help the geeks become more confident and outgoing, while the geeks taught the beauties about science, mathematics, and other academic subjects.

The beauty contestants on the show were selected for their good looks, outgoing personalities, and ability to charm people with their social skills. They were often seen as being shallow and lacking intelligence, but the show aimed to prove that they had more to offer than just their physical appearance.

The geek contestants were selected for their intelligence, academic achievements, and lack of social skills. They were often shy and awkward, struggling to connect with others and lacking the confidence to put themselves forward in social situations.

Over the course of each season, the beauties and geeks were paired up and challenged to work together on various tasks, such as building a Rube Goldberg machine or designing a fashion line. The tasks were designed to test each team's communication skills and ability to work together, with the ultimate goal of improving their self-confidence and social skills.

In addition to the challenges, the show also included personal storylines for each of the contestants, showcasing their struggles and obstacles as they worked to improve themselves and their relationships with their partners.

One of the most memorable aspects of Beauty and the Geek was the dramatic makeovers that the contestants received. The geeks were given complete style overhauls, including wardrobe and grooming changes, while the beauties were challenged to do their own hair and makeup and dress in more modest attire.

The show was popular with viewers due to its heartwarming moments and the transformation that many of the contestants underwent over the course of the season. While it was criticized for perpetuating negative stereotypes about intelligence and beauty, the show also highlighted the importance of self-improvement and the value of learning from others who are different from ourselves.

Overall, Beauty and the Geek was an entertaining and heartwarming reality series that aimed to challenge societal norms and promote personal growth and understanding.

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Seasons
Snowbound
18. Snowbound
April 29, 2008
The beauties and geeks go to Big Bear Mountain in California and participate in a sled building challenge; a geek's crush on his partner blows up in his face.
Extra Special: Beauty and the Geek Special
17. Extra Special: Beauty and the Geek Special
April 22, 2008
A surprise makeover for one eliminated geek; profiles of the year's most colorful characters; never-before-seen footage; unseen moments from casting tapes; the inside scoop on all of the clashes, catfights and love connections.
Flame Broiled Geeks
16. Flame Broiled Geeks
April 15, 2008
A geek loses his cool with one of the beauties when a practical joke falls flat; the geeks must become firefighters and rescue the beauties from a burning building; the beauties face a challenge involving two of their least favorite things.
And the Winner Is…
15. And the Winner Is…
December 4, 2007
All ten teams are back for a very special reunion. America votes Jasmine David and David Olsen the winners of the $250,000 prize.
Meet The Parents
14. Meet The Parents
November 27, 2007
The final two teams make a surprise visit to their partner's hometowns. When they return to the elimination room, they learn that the winner will be chosen by the home audience.
Whine and Dine
13. Whine and Dine
November 20, 2007
With only three teams left in the competition, the Beauties and Geeks visit a vineyard for a wine-making challenge. Dave and Jasmine win the challenge and gain a spot in the final two. Nicole and Sam win the elimination challenge. Jennifer Carter and William McDonald are sent home.
Raising the Bar
12. Raising the Bar
November 13, 2007
For the Beauties' challenge, they must pick up and identify seven creepy reptiles and insects. Sam easily wins his fifth win out out of the seven challenges so far. The Geeks participate in a bartending challenge, which Dave wins. With tension running high in the mansion, the teams are beginning to second guess their decision to keep William and Jen in the game, because their bickering is ruining everyone's fun. But when …more
Viva Mexico!
11. Viva Mexico!
November 6, 2007
The Beauties and Geeks travel across the border. Dave emerges from his shell, winning the salsa dancing contest, while male Beauty Sam wins the memory challenge. For the elimination, the two winning teams are forced to choose which team will be leaving; a change from previous weeks when the winning teams merely chose which teams will head into the elimination challenge. The winners see Natalie Reeves and John Gardner as t…more
A Look Back
10. A Look Back
May 13, 2008
The competition is quickly whittled down to two teams after taking a pop quiz. One last night in the mansion causes a flare up over one of the men's affections. A winner for season five is chosen.
Super Geek
9. Super Geek
May 6, 2008
A group of plain looking women receive a stylish makeover from the men as their challenge for this episode, while the women's challenge involves plumbing skills.
It's Good To Be King
8. It's Good To Be King
April 29, 2008
The group is challenged with sled building in Big Bear Mountain in California. Meanwhile, one of the guys develops a crush which ends horribly.
It's Not Rocket Science
7. It's Not Rocket Science
April 22, 2008
A look back at the seasons first six episode's most dramatic moments. Included is a makeover for one of the eliminated contestants, casting clips, and a look at the unseen portion of the mansion.
Double Dare
6. Double Dare
April 15, 2008
One of the females plays a practical joke on the guys which upsets one of the fellows. This week's challenge finds the men rescuing the women from a burning building.
Opposites Attract
5. Opposites Attract
April 8, 2008
The men receive makeovers before making a trip to the set of "The Young and the Restless," and are judged by actors Michelle Stafford and Joshua Morrow on an acting competition.
When Worlds Collide, Part 2
4. When Worlds Collide, Part 2
April 1, 2008
The beauties create science projects in which they will present to experts, while the geeks appear on a national radio call-in show offering advice on relationships.
When Worlds Collide, Part I
3. When Worlds Collide, Part I
March 25, 2008
One player is injured when the contestants play a game of flag football between the men and women.
When Worlds Collide
2. When Worlds Collide
March 18, 2008
A talent show is held between each of the teams. Meanwhile, one woman proves she will do anything to remain in the competition.
When Worlds Collide, Part II
1. When Worlds Collide, Part II
March 11, 2008
The newest group of nine men and women arrive at the mansion and are surprised to learn that they will be working as a team of beauty's against the geeks in this season's twist. The women are challenged by being made to look unattractive, and sent to get the phone numbers of men at a bar. The men will be sent to a new quiz room, where one contestant will be eliminated.
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  • Premiere Date
    June 1, 2005
  • IMDB Rating
    6.1  (1,381)
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