Series synopsis
Nation's Dumbest is an American reality television series that premiered on FOX on July 15, 2026. It stars Jack Whitehall.
A celebrity competition series that flips the traditional format on its head - because this is the only show where winning is the last thing anyone wants. Taking attendance as host is acclaimed comedian Jack Whitehall, who presides over the chaos as contestants relive the highs and humiliations of school life - from pop quizzes and report cards to recess and parent teacher conferences - all while trying to stay out of last place.
Premise
A celebrity competition series that flips the traditional format on its head - because this is the only show where winning is the last thing anyone wants. Taking attendance as host is acclaimed comedian Jack Whitehall, who presides over the chaos as contestants relive the highs and humiliations of school life - from pop quizzes and report cards to recess and parent teacher conferences - all while trying to stay out of last place.
Premise: The celebrity competition no one wants to win.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jack Whitehall as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | July 15, 2026 | July 22, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Back to School Twelve celebrities report for their first day of class, tackling a logic challenge, a nostalgic quiz on grade-school subjects, and interactive zoology and geography tests as they work their way towards the high-stakes final exam. |
July 15, 2026 |
| 2 |
Airhead-to-Head The tests get trickier as the all-star students face a mind-boggling lightbulb game, race to answer questions before a balloon bursts, and team up in a spelling bee as they work toward the high-stakes final exam. |
July 22, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 15, 2026 |
| Status | continue |