Series synopsis
500 Questions is an American reality television series that premiered on ABC on May 20, 2015. It was created by Mark Burnett, Mike Darnell. It stars Richard Quest and Dan Harris.
Prepare for an all-new game show event where the smartest people in the country try to achieve the seemingly impossible task of answering 500 of the most difficult general knowledge questions ever devised. There’s only one simple rule: never get three wrong in a row—or you’re gone. No saves, no helps, no multiple choice, 500 Questions will keep you on the edge of your seat to see if any of these geniuses can do it.
Premise
Prepare for an all-new game show event where the smartest people in the country try to achieve the seemingly impossible task of answering 500 of the most difficult general knowledge questions ever devised. There’s only one simple rule: never get three wrong in a row—or you’re gone. No saves, no helps, no multiple choice, 500 Questions will keep you on the edge of your seat to see if any of these geniuses can do it.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard Quest as Himself - Host
- Dan Harris as Himself - Host
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | May 20, 2015 | May 28, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 5 | May 26, 2016 | June 1, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Night 1 An attorney and a neuroscientist face off in this intense test of knowledge, where the toughest question of all is, can either of them answer 500 questions. |
May 20, 2015 |
| 2 |
Night 2 It’s night two on the toughest game ever devised. Two geniuses continue to face off on the road to 500 questions, and the pressure begins to mount. |
May 21, 2015 |
| 3 |
Night 3 As the reigning genius continues his journey to answering 500 questions, the challenger continues to try and knock their opponent off. |
May 22, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Season 2 Premiere: Night 1 Season two kicks off with all-time greatest “Jeopardy!” winner and best-selling author Ken Jennings entering the intellectual arena. Having won an impressive 74 times on “Jeopardy!” and breaking American game show records along the way, how will Ken fare when he tackles the toughest game ever devised? |
May 26, 2016 |
| 2 | Night 2 | May 27, 2016 |
| 3 | Night 3 | May 28, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 20, 2015 |
| Last aired | June 1, 2016 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 20:00:00 |