The Chase Season 1 Episode 7 Academic Pursuit
- December 10, 2013
- 51 min
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8.1 (10)
The Chase season 1 episode 7, titled "Academic Pursuit," follows four contestants as they attempt to outrun a team of quiz experts, the "chasers," in order to win a cash prize. This episode specifically focuses on the academic backgrounds of the contestants, all of whom have impressive degrees and careers.
In the initial round, the contestants answer a series of multiple-choice questions across a variety of subjects, including history, science, and literature. Each correct answer earns them a cash amount that will later be added to their potential winnings. However, if a contestant answers a question incorrectly, the chaser has the opportunity to answer correctly and push the contestant back, potentially costing them money.
The two contestants with the lowest cash amounts are then eliminated and the remaining two move on to the next round, known as the "cash-builder." In this round, the contestants are given two minutes to answer as many multiple-choice questions correctly as possible. Each correct answer earns them a cash amount that will be added to their previous winnings, but if they answer incorrectly, they do not earn anything. The goal is to answer as many questions correctly as possible in order to increase their potential winnings for the final round.
Next, the two remaining contestants face off against the chaser in a head-to-head round. The contestant is given a series of multiple-choice questions and must answer as many as possible correctly in order to stay ahead of the chaser. If the chaser answers more questions correctly, the contestant is eliminated. However, if the contestant manages to answer more questions correctly, they have the opportunity to move on to the final round.
The final round, known as the "Final Chase," consists of a series of general knowledge questions that the contestant must answer within a two-minute time limit. The chaser then has the opportunity to answer the same questions, with the goal of catching up to the contestant's score and eliminating them. If the contestant manages to answer more questions correctly and stays ahead of the chaser's score, they win the cash prize.
Overall, "Academic Pursuit" highlights the intellectual abilities of the contestants and the challenging nature of the quiz questions. Whether they are able to outrun the chaser and win the cash prize remains to be seen.