Ep 13. You've Got Some Mansplainin' to Do!

In season 1 episode 13 of Paid Off With Michael Torpey titled "You've Got Some Mansplainin' to Do!," contestants compete for the chance to have their student debt paid off. The episode revolves around the theme of "mansplaining," a term used to describe when a man speaks condescendingly to a woman, assuming she knows less about the subject than he does.

As usual, comedian Michael Torpey hosts the show and guides the contestants through various trivia questions, ranging in difficulty from easy to hard. The contestants are all struggling with student loan debt and are in desperate need of the prize money to pay off their loans.

In the opening round, called "Fast Facts," the contestants must answer several quick trivia questions. The person who answers the most questions correctly in the shortest amount of time advances to the next round. The other two contestants are forced to face off in a "Lightning Round" where they must buzz in with the correct answer to a question before their opponent.

In the next round, called "Categories," Torpey reads a category, and the contestants take turns naming items in that category. However, if someone gives an incorrect answer or repeats an item that someone else already mentioned, they are eliminated from the round. This round proves to be particularly challenging, with the contestants struggling to come up with answers quickly.

The final round, called "Speed Round," is where the winner of the episode is determined. In this round, the contestants are asked several questions, and the first person to buzz in with the correct answer earns points. The person with the most points at the end of the round wins the game and has their student debt wiped out.

Throughout the episode, the contestants discuss their struggles with student loan debt, with many of them expressing frustration and anxiety about their financial situations. They also share their experiences with mansplaining, with several of them recounting instances where they were talked down to by men who assumed they knew less about a subject simply because of their gender.

In addition to the trivia competition, the episode includes several comedic skits and segments, including a parody of a mansplaining TED Talk and a bit where Torpey quizzes men on basic facts about menstruation. These segments help to break up the tension of the competition and add some levity to the overall tone of the episode.

Overall, season 1 episode 13 of Paid Off With Michael Torpey is an entertaining and thought-provoking installment of the game show, with the contestants tackling important social issues while competing for a life-changing prize.