Almost Genius

2015 • truTV
2.8
8 reviews
TV-14
Rating
Eligible
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Volume 2 episodes (12)

1 Digging Deep
5/16/16
Season-only
Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson know cream rises to the top, but they're interested in the layer just below. From a butt-naked rock climber, to the never ending twerk, they're digging deep to find the best no-getters out there!
2 Hardly Working
5/23/16
Season-only
Hosts Chris and April are on the lookout for people who give it their all despite not being all there. From a geriatric gymnast, to the ultimate wedgie...we celebrate those who never give up - even though they probably should.
3 Falling Short
5/30/16
Season-only
Falling Short: Hosts Chris and April love those who have a recipe for success but are missing a few ingredients. From a bikini-clad nunchuck artist, to the ultimate video remix battle...we're serving up a piping hot bowl of humble soup. Enjoy!
4 There It Isn't
6/6/16
Season-only
From metal dudes with office jobs, to a gang of nude cyclists, to a grandma who flips for water sports...hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson do a bang-up job of showcasing those who aim high but come up the slightest bit short.
5 No Cigar
6/13/16
Season-only
From a dad with a DIY rollercoaster, to the world's smallest gymnast...this show highlights those brave souls who think on their feet but don't always land on them.
6 Flying Low
6/20/16
Season-only
From a father/son beatboxing duo, to a cat with a tissue issue, this show celebrates those who shoot for the stars but don't quite make it past liftoff.
7 So Close Yet So Far
6/27/16
Season-only
Chris and April celebrate those who shoot for the moon...and hit a tree on the way down. From the gorilla on a wakeboard, to a girl twerking with her face, to a unicycle fail montage - a failure to launch has never been so fun.
8 If at First You Don't Succeed
7/4/16
Season-only
From a piano-playing horse, to a cliff jumper who thinks he's Mary Poppins, we're watching those who give it their all and still come up short.
9 Half Baked
7/11/16
Season-only
From homemade haircuts, to guys rebooting their computer with a baseball bat, we've got the still-frozen-on-the-inside microwave burritos of humanity.
10 Spectacular Defeat
7/11/16
Season-only
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson are giving style points to people who snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. From a baby ninja warrior, to a flopping pianist, to a sloth with no concept of personal space...we celebrate those with a skill for avoiding success.
11 Go for the Gold
7/18/16
Season-only
Tonight we celebrate those with gold aspirations, but bronze abilities. From the residents of a town called Dildo, to a base-jumping monkey, we find out if they're the best of the worst, or the worst of the best!
12 Down But Not Out
7/18/16
Season-only
From snack-stealing monkeys and fighting grandmas, to a guy solving Rubik's cubes in a speedo...these people won't win, but they'll go down swinging! Chris and April give a standing 10 count to see who will get up to finish the fight.

About this show

Almost Genius celebrates the people, places, and
things that try SO hard to succeed but come up just a bit
short. Comedians and performers are digitally inserted into
viral videos to comment on and congratulate these people on
their bravery and ingenuity as they snatch defeat from the jaws
of victory.

Ratings and reviews

2.8
8 reviews
BubbleGum Hip hop
November 21, 2017
The humor in the show screams "I'm trying too hard". Granted stupid things are funny but they make fun of things that some humans aren't capable of doing and the fact that they try doesn't mean they should be shamed on public TV. It's so washed up and painfully unfunny I hope TruTV isn't getting desperate. With a show like this could make TruTV go down the tubes... and I do not want that to happen to my favorite TV network
Cassidy Clark
May 15, 2016
The dumbest premise ever for a show. These two "comedians" digitally inserted into viral clips that may or may not have been funny at one point. It's annoying and unoriginal. I am disappointed that tru TV is still showing reruns! Booo
Dinoboss Gaming
February 2, 2016
Its dumb the comedy is terrible and sometimes makes fun of Things That No One Can Do granted some of the things they do is stupid but other than that the show is dumb