Weakest Link

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  • TV-PG
  • 2020
  • 3 Seasons
  • 7.0  (720)

Weakest Link is a revival of a popular quiz show that originally aired in the UK in 2000. It has since been adapted and broadcasted in over 20 countries, and now it makes its return to the USA with a brand new host in Jane Lynch, most notably known for her role as Sue Sylvester in Glee. The show premiered on NBC in September 2020 and is produced by BBC Studios.

The premise of the show is simple: a group of contestants compete against each other by answering general knowledge questions to increase the prize money. At the end of each round, the two contestants with the lowest score must face off in a head-to-head round, where the loser is eliminated from the game. The final contestant standing gets to keep the total prize money earned throughout the game.

However, what sets Weakest Link apart from other quiz shows is its host, Jane Lynch, who brings her unique sense of humor and wit to the show. She adds a level of entertainment to the game that is not normally found in other quiz shows. Her blunt comments and sassy comebacks to the contestants are often the highlight of the show.

Another unique aspect of Weakest Link is the pacing of the game. While other quiz shows may draw out each question and let contestants deliberate, Weakest Link is fast-paced, with questions being fired off in rapid succession. Contestants have only a few seconds to answer each question, adding a level of tension to the game.

The contestants on Weakest Link also add to the entertainment value of the show, with a diverse range of individuals from different backgrounds and professions participating. There are always a few overly confident contestants who are quickly brought down a notch after getting questions wrong or facing off against their competitors in the head-to-head round. On the other hand, there are also a few surprising contestants who exceed expectations and make it far in the game.

In addition to the contestants, the show also features a panel of celebrities who take turns playing the game and trying to win money for charity. Celebrities such as Jeannie Mai, Zachary Levi, and Melissa Rivers have all made appearances on the show.

The set of Weakest Link is also visually impressive, with a large circular platform as the centerpiece of the stage. The contestants stand on the platform, answering questions and facing off against each other in the head-to-head round. This circular platform rotates, adding to the intensity of the game as contestants face off against each other.

Throughout the game, there are also occasional moments where Jane Lynch will call out a contestant for their incorrect answer or make a playful jab at their profession or area of expertise. While some may find her comments harsh, they add a level of entertainment to the show that helps to keep it engaging and fun.

Overall, Weakest Link provides an entertaining and fast-paced hour of television. With Jane Lynch at the helm and a diverse range of contestants and celebrities, the show manages to stand out in a crowded market of quiz shows. The tension of the head-to-head rounds and the quick pace of the questions keep viewers engaged, and the added humor and witty commentary from Lynch make it an incredibly enjoyable viewing experience.

Weakest Link is a series that ran for 3 seasons (46 episodes) between September 29, 2020 and on NBC

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A Slap to the Face
20. A Slap to the Face
June 10, 2024
A bird trainer, P.E. teacher, landlord and more play trivia and vote each other off one by one.
I Am Not Your Mommy
19. I Am Not Your Mommy
June 3, 2024
A doctor, bartender, ventriloquist and five others put their trivia knowledge to the test in a high-stakes, winner-takes-all competition with up to a $1 million at stake.
Veteran's Special
18. Veteran's Special
May 27, 2024
Eight United States military veterans face off and answer rapid-fire trivia questions to survive elimination. With a huge cash prize at stake, these comrades in arms will have to choose allegiances in this battle of wits.
Tossed Me Like Rice At A Wedding
17. Tossed Me Like Rice At A Wedding
May 20, 2024
Eight strangers, including two PHD students and a "bud tender," compete in a fast-paced trivia game. Last competitor standing could be taking home up to $1 million.
My Mom Is Not Going To Like That
16. My Mom Is Not Going To Like That
May 7, 2024
Eight strangers, ranging in ages from 20-70, test their trivia chops on a wide range of topics, including pop culture, history, to what a landline is, all in the hopes of outlasting the other players and winning life-changing money.
You May Call Me Miss Lynch
15. You May Call Me Miss Lynch
April 23, 2024
Eight strangers, including a limo driver, nurse and student, try to outlast one other in a high-speed game of trivia with an opportunity to take home a huge cash prize.
So Much To Make Fun Of, So Little Time
14. So Much To Make Fun Of, So Little Time
April 16, 2024
Up to $1 million is up for grabs as a delivery driver, chemist and psychic medium compete with five other contestants to try and outlast one another in a game of high-speed trivia.
In a World of Karens, Be a Jane
13. In a World of Karens, Be a Jane
April 9, 2024
An English professor, pastor and beauty queen join five other strangers as they aim to answer rapid-fire questions and win up to $1 million.
Days of our Lives
12. Days of our Lives
April 2, 2024
Eight stars from Days of our Lives try to win big money for their favorite charities.
SS: How Jane Lynch Stole Christmas
11. SS: How Jane Lynch Stole Christmas
November 27, 2023
A Santa, an elf and a Dickens caroler, along with five other holiday helpers, try to see whose trivia chops will sleigh the competition and make it a very merry holiday season by winning a huge cash prize.
WWE Superstars Special
10. WWE Superstars Special
July 17, 2023
Eight of the biggest WWE Superstars look to flex their mental muscle to outlast the others and win a huge cash prize for their favorite charity. They'll also take home the coveted Weakest Link belt.
That's Supposed to Be My Line!
9. That's Supposed to Be My Line!
July 10, 2023
A team of professionals, academics and a fairy mystic try to outlast one another with trivia knowledge to win life-changing money.
I Appreciate the Petty
8. I Appreciate the Petty
June 19, 2023
A tattoo artist, rabbi and elementary school teacher try to outlast their teammates in a high-stakes, winner-takes-all trivia competition in hopes of winning $1 million.
Drag Extravaganza!
7. Drag Extravaganza!
June 5, 2023
Eight fierce drag queens try to outlast one another in this high-drama game of trivia. They have beauty and brawn, but who has the brains to be crowned champion?
Let's Keep Up the Good Backstabbing
6. Let's Keep Up the Good Backstabbing
May 16, 2023
A team of eight strangers, including a doctor, accountant, and exotic dancer, battle it out to stay in the game and take home a major cash prize.
Class Is Officially In Session
5. Class Is Officially In Session
May 9, 2023
Eight strangers, including a teacher and principal, compete to win up to $1 million in this high-drama trivia competition.
You Two Are So Cute, It Makes Me Sick
4. You Two Are So Cute, It Makes Me Sick
May 2, 2023
An astrologist, car salesman and self-proclaimed British bombshell are three of the eight players looking to win life-changing money in this fast-past trivia game.
I Feel Like You're Trolling Me
3. I Feel Like You're Trolling Me
April 25, 2023
An attorney, standardized patient and mailman join five other strangers in a high-stakes game of trivia with a chance for one of them to take home up to $1 million.
Smells Like Money
2. Smells Like Money
April 18, 2023
Eight players, including a cheerleader, crime scene cleaner and ghost tour-guide, compete in a fast-paced trivia game with up to a $1 million prize.
The Twins Edition
1. The Twins Edition
April 11, 2023
Eight sets of identical twins battle it out in a game of high-stakes trivia, all of them hoping to be the last pair standing and take home a giant payday.
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Where to Watch Weakest Link
Weakest Link is available for streaming on the NBC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Weakest Link on demand at Peacock Premium, FuboTV and NBC.
  • Premiere Date
    September 29, 2020
  • IMDB Rating
    7.0  (720)