Beat Shazam Season 1 Episode 5 Episode 5
- TV-PG
- June 29, 2017
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4.7 (9)
Beat Shazam is a thrilling and unique game show where contestants race against the iconic music app, Shazam, to correctly identify hit songs in various genres. Hosted by the legendary actor and musician, Jamie Foxx, this series is a mix of exciting energy, musical nostalgia, and a potential to win big rewards.
The fifth episode of season 1 of Beat Shazam is just as enticing as its predecessors. The episode presents three teams of two who compete to guess the most songs, the fastest, to advance in the game towards the ultimate prize of $1 million.
The episode begins with an impressive round of "Beat The Block," which features the popular songs in the Pop genre. The goal is to correctly identify each song before the block hits zero, which earns the team 25,000 dollars and the chance to go head-to-head against Shazam in the showdown round, the "Batte of the Decades."
In the Battle of the Decades round, the contestants have a choice to pick an era where they feel confident in their music knowledge. The categories range from 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, and Today's Hits. The teams then proceed to compete against each other to move on to the following round.
The "Fast Track" round, the second round of the episode, is where the team that identifies the most songs among several genres, such as Hip-Hop, R&B, and Pop, consolidates their position and advances to the "Final Countdown." The fast-paced round is both fun and suspenseful, with contestants racing to answer as many songs as possible.
In the "Final Countdown," the team that ranks at the top of the leaderboard goes head-to-head against Shazam in the ultimate showdown. The team must answer as many songs as they can in the sixty seconds allowed.
One exciting addition to this episode is the famous musical guests Jordin Sparks and Justin Guarini, who make a special appearance as contestants in the game. Sparks, the American Idol star, and Guarini, the runner-up, activate the insider bonus feature, where they share their knowledge of popular music and help the current contestants earn bonus points.
Throughout the episode, Jamie Foxx injects energy and excitement into the game while also cracking jokes and sharing personal anecdotes. Foxx adds a human element to the show, engaging with the audience and contestants alike.
The drama and excitement build towards the ultimate final battle between the top-scoring team and Shazam. The stakes are high, with the prospect of winning a jaw-dropping one million dollars on the line. The earnings from each round together with the ultimate victory pays off as the winning team walks away with a cash prize worth cherishing.
Fans of music and game shows will undoubtedly enjoy Beat Shazam, thanks to its unique blend of music and cash prizes. The fifth episode of the first season continues in the series' theme, building curiosity and excitement for the next episode. The charismatic host, Jamie Foxx, spices things up with his humorous comments. The two musical guests, Jordin Sparks and Justin Guarini, add to the excitement, making the episode extra special.
In conclusion, episode 5 of Beat Shazam's first season is an adrenaline rush of musical knowing-how and fun, providing the viewers with an intense battle of wit and speed. With the perfect balance of music nostalgia, humor, and a generous cash prize, this episode is yet another solid addition to the Beat Shazam series.