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Wednesday Downtown: 2023

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43 episodes · premiered Jan 11, 2023

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  1. Episode 1: Substitute Bead Chain Karaoke Jan 11, 2023 · 45m A comedian trapped in a karaoke box deep in the mountains lures out a substitute who seems better at singing than them. They can only escape if the substitute's karaoke score surpasses…
  2. Episode 2: Smoker's Showdown: The Last One Standing in a Cigarette Endurance Challenge, and more Jan 18, 2023 · 45m Substitute Bead Chain Karaoke – Final Chapter ▼ Win the game held once every hour, and you can smoke and go home immediately... Smoker's Showdown: The Last One Standing in a Cigarette…
  3. Episode 3: A prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit – it's insanely tough, and more Jan 25, 2023 · 45m A prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit. ▼ The theory that no matter how much garlic you eat, people will still ask you 'Did you eat garlic?'…
  4. Episode 4: Mr. Ossu's 'Ossu! Karate-do' Episode 4, and more Feb 1, 2023 · 45m The theory that in every household in Kumamoto Prefecture, there is always at least one Kumamon – 'You can't go home until you find 100 different Kumamon!' event held. ▼ 81-year-old Mr…
  5. Episode 5: Monster Love 'The Aftermath', and more Feb 8, 2023 · 45m The most pranked person of 2022, the 'Deceived King,' faces a 'Preview Prank'. ▼ Behind the scenes with the couple Kuro-chan and Richi, plus auditions for additional members of the idol…
  6. Episode 6: Partner's Gaze-Smoking Area Challenge, and more Feb 15, 2023 · 45m If you hear strong gossip from the person next to you in a smoking area, how many cigarettes will you end up smoking? ▼ Kuro-chan and Richi couple's hot spring trip. ▼ The new members of…
  7. Episode 7: Eye Mask Removal Challenge, and more Feb 22, 2023 · 45m The theory that it's hard to make your off-duty partner laugh. ▼ A psychological game where you skillfully lead them to... make them remove an eye mask they were told not to take off! Will…
  8. Episode 8: The theory that encountering the 'Sand-Throwing Old Woman' in your room is the worst scenario, and more Mar 8, 2023 · 45m The theory that encountering the 'Sand-Throwing Old Woman' in your room is the worst scenario. ▼ A rude hitchhiking race where you assess the used car purchase price of a car that stops…
  9. Episode 9: The theory that Wednesday's Downtown is still being illegally uploaded everywhere Mar 22, 2023 · 45m Introducing the 'Wednesday's Downtown Illegal Upload Ranking' with a screen processed to look like a typical illegal upload!
  10. Episode 10: The theory that a 'Fight/Forms' tournament surprisingly gets exciting, and more Mar 29, 2023 · 45m How quickly can you clap 100 times without being pointed out? The Showoff King of the Reiwa Era. ▼ The terrifying game of hide-and-seek where hidden friends can't be found, only strangers'…
  11. Episode 11: Double Collab Uncle Prank, and more Apr 5, 2023 · 45m 24-hour challenge where you must eat the same food as shown on TV. ▼ Two people who each think the other is the prankster end up shooting 'collaborations' at each other as they pass by…
  12. Episode 12: 30-1 Grand Prix 2023 Apr 12, 2023 · 45m [30-1 Grand Prix] Who is the funniest comedian in 30 seconds? The 3rd champion will be decided through a tournament featuring 40 comedians! The judging panel includes the luxurious lineup…
  13. Episode 13: Scary theory: meeting a 'new manager' only to get a call from the real one saying, 'I don’t know him' Apr 19, 2023 · 45m Top 100 Famous Japanese Celebrities Ranking ▼ What if, on your way to a remote filming location with a man claiming to be the new manager, you get a call from the real manager saying, 'I…
  14. Episode 14: The theory that you can identify your partner just by their snoring, whether it's your wife or your comedy partner, and more Apr 26, 2023 · 45m Six pranks involving mistaken offers, such as thinking it's a 'travel show' only to find it's a show about introducing tabi (traditional socks)… ▼ The theory that you can identify your…
  15. Episode 15: If there was a ghost behind Cool Poco., the skit would stop at the 'Naa~ni?' part, and more… Everyone's Theory Special May 3, 2023 · 45m [Everyone's Theory Special] The theory that if a ghost were behind Cool Poco., the skit would stop at the 'Naa~ni?' part. ▼ The theory that a piledriver is inevitable during a game of…
  16. Episode 16: The theory that if a trio comedian loses one member and is left alone with the 'useless' one, they won't continue the duo, and more May 10, 2023 · 45m The theory that if a trio comedian loses one member and is left alone with the 'useless' one, they won't continue the duo… Tested with Nelsons. ▼ The theory that playing Concentration with…
  17. Episode 17: The theory that it's possible to continue a crazy shoot without the guest noticing, and more May 24, 2023 · 45m The theory that it's possible to continue a crazy shoot, even in a location where no cameras are visible, without the guest noticing. ▼ Can you get people on the street to ask you 'How old…
  18. Episode 18: 2nd Tag Sumo Strongest Duo Championship, and more May 31, 2023 · 45m Subtly, quizzes are posed in daily life... The Smooth Quiz King. ▼ 2nd Tag Sumo Strongest Duo Championship! Which comedian will emerge as the 2nd generation champion by winning the 2v2…
  19. Episode 19: 2nd 'No One Has Done It Yet' Impersonation Championship Jun 7, 2023 · 45m The 2nd 'No One Has Done It Yet' Impersonation Championship" – An improvised impersonation challenge based on a topic announced on the day of the event... 12 comedians compete head-to-head…
  20. Episode 20: The theory that Mariotto is no longer available anywhere, and more Jun 14, 2023 · 45m The theory that, after a long time, even though Yoichi Watanabe's speaking pace seems unbelievably slow, you still think 'Well, that's just how it is'. ▼ Searching for Mariotto in the…
  21. Episode 21: The theory that Generation Z wouldn't notice if all the footage from the 'crazy Showa era' was fake. Jun 21, 2023 · 45m The theory that Generation Z wouldn't notice if all the footage from the 'crazy Showa era' was fake… Comedians perform improvised stories to match the fake topics! Can they completely fool…
  22. Episode 22: The theory that even in a situation where your partner has collapsed and the outcome is uncertain, you’ll still get hungry and sleepy as time passes, and more Jun 28, 2023 · 45m The theory that it's possible to naturally incorporate song lyrics during a lecture. ▼ While staying at a hotel in the countryside, you receive a message saying, 'Your partner, Mr. ○○, has…
  23. Episode 23: Real Breakup Prank, and more Jul 5, 2023 · 45m Using the real breakup of a comedian duo, a prank is set up where the target is informed of this fact in a prank format – 'Real Breakup Prank'. ▼ The theory of severe election fraud in the…
  24. Episode 24: Comedians' Marriage Old Maid Challenge Jul 19, 2023 · 45m Tonight's Special Project! From Kotoge, Morita, Okano, Suga, Mou Naka, Sakai, Watari, and Chance, figure out who is 'actually getting married'! A serious prediction battle between Hamada…
  25. Episode 25: The theory that if you're in costume and the staff reveals you, it's game over, and more Jul 26, 2023 · 45m The theory that if you're in costume and the staff reveals you, it's game over. ▼ The theory that if it's a losing sumo move, you can control it at will… aiming to lose with a targeted…
  26. Episode 26: The theory that in any industry, you can reach the top from the bottom if you go through three people, and more Aug 2, 2023 · 45m The theory that in any industry, you can reach the top from the bottom if you go through three people. ▼ Comedians challenge the 'The Yemonea' challenge by trying to make the hidden…
  27. Episode 27: The theory that if commenting 'Do you still have a nose?' after a nose hook prank is a sign of a failed comedian, and more Aug 9, 2023 · 45m Can't leave until you can produce a receipt for 7,777 yen without using a calculator or notes. ▼ The theory that commenting 'Do you still have a nose?' after being relentlessly mocked…
  28. Episode 28: The theory that no matter how crazy my fiancée's family is, I can't back out after proposing Aug 16, 2023 · 30m The theory that no matter how crazy my fiancée's family is, I can't back out after proposing.
  29. Episode 29: 1 Million Yen Battle Royal Cage Match, and more Sep 6, 2023 · 45m In a pro wrestling ring surrounded by a 5-meter-high cage, only the one who can exit while holding the ball containing 1 million yen will win the prize… The 1 Million Yen Battle Royal Cage…
  30. Episode 30: Masked Man Journey: elimination on reveal, and more Sep 13, 2023 · 45m The Masked Man Journey with 8 participants: guessing each other's identities... eliminated on reveal. ▼ Testing the theory that when a celebrity's character is three times more…
  31. Episode 31: Gathering people wearing the same baseball cap in the street for a baseball showdown, and more Sep 20, 2023 · 45m Gathering people wearing the same baseball cap in the street for a baseball showdown... New York Yankees vs Yomiuri Giants. ▼ Announcing the nationwide shuttered shopping street rankings…
  32. Episode 32: Wednesday Downtown: Surprising First Appearance Special Oct 4, 2023 · 45m Wednesday Downtown: Surprising First Appearance Special - 10 years since the show's start... A full playback of the surprising and fresh first appearances of comedians who have now become…
  33. Episode 33: Double Match-Fixing Showdown, Episode 4, and more Oct 11, 2023 · 45m Both sides were secretly instructed to lose... the Double Match-Fixing Showdown 'A Battle You Absolutely Have to Lose' returns after 3 and a half years. ▼ The theory that everyone has at…
  34. Episode 34: The theory that if you wear a school uniform, you can pass as a high school student no matter your age, and more Oct 18, 2023 · 45m The theory that if you wear a school uniform, you can pass as a high school student no matter your age. ▼ Duo Comedian Popularity Gap Ranking 2023. ▼ Incorporate the words displayed behind…
  35. Episode 35: The theory that after playing the 'There's someone there' prank, it’s really scary if you come home to find someone in your house due to being off guard Oct 25, 2023 · 45m The theory that after playing the 'There's someone there' prank, it’s really scary if you come home and find someone in your house due to being off guard. ▼ You can’t go home until you…
  36. Episode 36: The theory that when you're spinning your arm to signal 'Go to home!', a lariat from the third base coach is inevitable - Everyone's Theories Special Nov 1, 2023 · 45m [Everyone's Theories Special] The theory that a lariat from the third base coach is inevitable after spinning your arm to signal 'Go to home!'. ▼ Testing various small theories, including…
  37. Episode 37: The second installment of the prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit — it's an incredibly exhausting theory Nov 8, 2023 · 45m The prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit, it's an incredibly exhausting theory - Part 2." Can detective Tsuda solve the murder case that…
  38. Episode 38: he second installment of the prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit — it's an incredibly exhausting theory - Part 2: The Final Episode Nov 15, 2023 · 45m In Nagano and Tokyo, two separate murder cases unfold, each with a new mystery... Will Tsuda and Minamikawa solve the cases and finally escape the world of the mystery drama?
  39. Episode 39: Tag Sumo Weakest Duo Championship, and more Nov 22, 2023 · 45m Tag Sumo Weakest Duo Championship Tournament. ▼Once you smell curry, no matter what obstacles arise, will you end up eating curry anyway?
  40. Episode 40: The gamble of whether a customer at Tenkaippin will order 'Kotteri' or 'Assari' Nov 29, 2023 · 45m The gamble of whether a customer at Tenkaippin will order 'Kotteri' or 'Assari'. ▼ With the right hairstyle and makeup, anyone can become an 'IKKO lookalike' — the theory that 'IKKO's…
  41. Episode 41: Slippery-1 GP Dec 6, 2023 · 45m The competition to determine Japan's least funny comedian... the unexpected award race 'Slippery-1 GP' kicks off! Comedians with over 16 years of experience continue to struggle with…
  42. Episode 42: Slippery-1 GP ~ Final Round Dec 13, 2023 · 30m Slippery-1 GP ~ Final Round. Who will earn the dishonorable title of 'Japan's Worst Comedian'?
  43. Episode 43: A self-proclaimed producer offers to get someone on "Wednesday Downtown" for 1 million yen Dec 20, 2023 · 1h 30m A suspicious self-proclaimed producer offers "Pay 1 million yen and I'll get you on 'Wednesday Downtown", and the person who actually pays ends up appearing — real prank!