Genius Junior Season 1 Episode 3
Genius Junior
Season 1

Ep 3. Pint-Sized Genius

  • TVG
  • April 8, 2018
  • 95 min

In season 1 episode 3 of Genius Junior, titled "Pint-Sized Genius," viewers are in for another exciting and brain-teasing competition. The show is hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and features children between the ages of 8-12 who have extraordinary talents and knowledge in various fields of interest.

In this episode, four new teams of three contestants each are introduced. The teams are made up of kids with exceptional abilities in subjects like math, science, language, and the arts. They are competing for a chance to advance to the championship round and win a $100,000 college fund.

The first round is called "Human GPS." The teams are taken on a helicopter ride over New York City, and upon landing, they have to retrace their route on foot back to the starting point using only their memory and street signs. The challenge requires sharp observational skills and quick thinking. The first team to make it back in the shortest time wins the round.

The second round, called "Number Cruncher," is a math challenge. The teams are presented with sets of equations and have to solve them as quickly as possible. They are not allowed to use calculators or pen and paper, making the challenge even more difficult. The team with the most correct answers wins the round.

The third round is a language challenge called "Pass the Pencil." One member of each team is given a pencil that they have to use to write out a sentence in a foreign language on a whiteboard. The other team members then have to read the sentence out loud and translate it back to English. The sentence is then passed down the line, with each team member adding their own sentence in the foreign language. The team that makes the least mistakes and completes the most number of sentences wins the round.

The fourth and final round is a science challenge called "Invention Intervention." The teams are given a set of materials and have to use them to build a working invention. They are given a limited amount of time to plan, build, and demonstrate their invention. The inventions are judged on both creativity and functionality, and the team with the best invention wins the round.

Throughout the episode, viewers get a chance to see how each team works together, communicates, and solves problems. The kids are all incredibly talented and driven, but they also show great sportsmanship and support for their fellow contestants.

Overall, "Pint-Sized Genius" is a thrilling competition that showcases the incredible skills and abilities of some of the youngest and brightest minds in the country. The challenges are exciting and diverse, and the kids compete with enthusiasm and a sense of fun. Whether you are a fan of math, science, language, or just love to watch amazing kids achieve great things, this episode is sure to delight and inspire.

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Description
  • First Aired
    April 8, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TVG
  • Runtime
    95 min
  • Language
    English