Almost Genius

2015 • truTV
2.8
8 reviews
TV-14
Rating
Eligible
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Volume 1 episodes (13)

1 Grasping For Greatness
12/29/15
Season-only
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate the people, places and things that try so hard to succeed but come up just a bit short. Check out people pole dancing in India, watch a guy totally confuse his girl in bed, and you have to see the amazing way this one guy puts on his pants! Plus, stick around to see which clip Chris and April save as the best for last!
2 Missed It By That Much
1/5/16
Season-only
Chris Fairbanks, April Richardson, and the Almost Genius cast are back with a smorgasbord of clips featuring people with some pretty big ideas, not all of which pan out in the end. See a band of marauding monkeys wreak havoc on a freshly baked batch of bread, learn how to properly kiss your mate from a couple of pros, and witness the awesome chi of the office karate master! Plus, stick around to see which clip gets saved as the best for last!
3 A Day Late and a Dollar Short
1/12/16
Season-only
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate the people, places, and things that try so hard to succeed but come up just a bit short. Check out a real-life lightsaber academy, the worst dating profiles EVER, plus a dance-off that's so bad, it's good! And make sure to stick around to see which clip is so brilliant, Chris and April had to save it as the best for last!
4 Desperately Seeking Super
1/19/16
Season-only
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson shine the spotlight on those who strive for greatness but just miss the mark. Then, get ready for a mystical owl whisper, Zombie Apocalypse camp and a skateboarding taco.
5 "A" for Effort
1/26/16
Season-only
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson give shout outs to the people who need all the props they can get - from the man with the biggest mouth in the world, to a monk who stayed out a little too late. And get ready for a Human Tower and an awesome 80s hair salon! This show celebrates those on the brink of brilliance.
6 Daring the Universe
2/2/16
Season-only
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate those who reach for the stars, but fall flat on their asses - from the best local mall commercial ever, to a man who can drive a car and play the recorder at the same time.
7 Flying Too Close to the Sun
2/9/16
Season-only
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson raise a glass to those who try hard but don't quite hit the mark - from a pop' n' lockin' marine, to the burping queen. Plus, get ready for an Irishman who goes back to the future to sell a few good mattresses. This show celebrates everyday heroes who have great intentions but get mixed results.
8 Standing Ovation
2/16/16
Season-only
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson give a round of applause to those who aren't quite ready for the spotlight. From a group of friends who get sexy on the slip 'n slide, to a dolphin Don Juan, to a funeral home dance party... this episode gives a tip of the hat to those who try their best but don't quite make the mark.
9 Yes You Can!
2/23/16
Season-only
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson are handing out participation trophies all around! From past-their-prime partiers, to a high speed wardrobe malfunction, to a salsa-making monkey... we salute those competitors who struggle just to find the finish line.
10 We're #2
3/1/16
Season-only
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson turn lemons into hilarious lemonade, making the most of people who've soured on success. From a baby who laughs like a troll, to a pooch getting his snout massaged, to a cake that screams for mercy, we're celebrating the ones who've peaked at number two.
11 Close But No Cigar
3/8/16
Season-only
Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson aim the spotlight at the understudies in life. From an unbalanced pageant girl, to a banana-wielding Italian, to a literal pop-eye...we give those who continually fall short their moment to shine!
12 Sports Edition
3/22/16
Season-only
From sprinting sumos, to super fan freakouts, and more balls to the face than you can count...hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson celebrate those athletes who go for the gold but settle for silver.
101 Sneak Peek
12/18/15
Season-only
Check out a sneak peek of Almost Genius!

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