Series synopsis
Silent Library is an American drama television series that premiered on MTV on June 15, 2009. It ended on May 13, 2011. It stars Zero Kazama.
Silent Library was an American television game show which aired on MTV and MuchMusic. The series is based on one of the segments in the popular Japanese variety show Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!. The show is also similar to the UK television program Fist of Zen.
The series was renewed for a 20-episode second season, which premiered on January 11, 2010 and featured celebrities such as Jim Jones, We The Kings, Ron Jeremy, Naked Cowboy, Asher Roth, Forever the Sickest Kids, Jessie Jame ...
Premise
Silent Library was an American television game show which aired on MTV and MuchMusic. The series is based on one of the segments in the popular Japanese variety show Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!. The show is also similar to the UK television program Fist of Zen.
The series was renewed for a 20-episode second season, which premiered on January 11, 2010 and featured celebrities such as Jim Jones, We The Kings, Ron Jeremy, Naked Cowboy, Asher Roth, Forever the Sickest Kids, Jessie James, Aubrey O'Day, Justin Bieber and Joey Cassata competing as contestants and appearing in punishment challenges.
The series' third season premiered on June 28, 2010. The bands Patent Pending, All Time Low, Stereo Skyline, Hey Monday, Anarbor, NeverShoutNever, Honor Society, New Boyz and Iyaz have appeared as contestants, as did members of the New York Giants NFL team and the cast of the MTV original series The Hard Times of R.J. Berger.
The fourth season premiered on March 28, 2011. The cast of Jersey Shore, The Ready Set, Judah Friedlander, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, players from the New York Giants, 3OH!3, and Superstars from the WWE all competed as contestants.
MTV canceled the show on November 9, 2011.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Guest cast
- Chase Vacnin as Himself / Bunk Bed Boy
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 89 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 19 | June 15, 2009 | July 3, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 20 | March 1, 2010 | March 20, 2010 |
| Season 3 | 20 | June 28, 2010 | August 5, 2010 |
| Season 4 | 30 | March 28, 2011 | May 13, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Joshua, Juan, Jordan, Matt, Zach and Rashard face the Silent Library. Featured Challenges: * Round 1: Big Bust, Milk Man, Noodle Foot * Round 2: Frenched, Rear Footing, Bird Stink Vacuum * Round 3: Seat Slip, Jack in the Box, Electric Puzzle * Round 4: Turned Pig |
June 15, 2009 |
| 2 |
Season 1, Episode 2 Emmanuel, Steve, Brandon, Stan, Mike and Nick face the Silent Library. Featured Challenges: * Round 1: Pulled Sniff, Defective Vacuum, Passion Fish * Round 2: Old Man Bites Tenderly, Sushi Mixup * Round 3: Chicken Foot, Seat Slip, Hair Treat * Round 4: Shoot Off Rubber |
June 16, 2009 |
| 3 |
Season 1, Episode 3 Thomas, Vinnie, Brian, Beans, Dennis and Anthony face the Silent Library. Featured Challenges: * Round 1: Sour Drink, Fore Head Hoop, Problem Child * Round 2: Explode Cup, Built Body Rub, Bad Smell Cheese Cake * Round 3: Fly Swat Face, Angry Music * Round 4: Eggs Launch |
June 17, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Brandon, Luke, Mike, Mark, Ed and Michael face the Silent Library. Featured Challenges: * Round 1: Horse Hit, Bad Taste Pastry, Cheer Up Clown * Round 2: Tight Squeeze, Sticky Walk, Clean Breath Fondue * Round 3: Little Leg Kick, Facing Wipe, Balled Spit * Round 4: Mystery Cage |
March 1, 2010 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Jesus, Jarrett, Jeffery, Felix, John and Chris go head to head with the Silent Library. Featured Challenges: * Round 1: Too Fast Stop, Most Pressure, Shared Italian * Round 2: Private Salami, Cow Girl, Turkey Trot * Round 3: Ball Park Mix Up, Fish Row, Balled Pedal * Round 4: Stacked |
March 2, 2010 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Check out Asher Roth and Justin Bieber, with a few of their friends, as they take on the Silent Library. Featured Challenges: * Round 1: Return Belt, Troll Lick, Old Bags * Round 2: Give Back Ink, Stink Fruit, No Shoes Service * Round 3: Spike Seat, Surprising Rear, China Town Mix Up * Round 4: Hitted Coin |
March 3, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The NFL Team New York Giants; Kevin Boss, Shaun O'Hara, David Diehl, Dave Tollefson, Rich Seubert, Chris Snee. Featured Challenges: * Round 1: Old Man Bites Tenderly, Suspender Strike, Like Rabbit * Round 2: Swing Set, Little Italy Mix Up * Round 3: Balled Pedal, Destroy Foot, Five Way Sap * Round 4: Topped Cream |
June 28, 2010 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 From the band All Time Low; Alex, Jack, Rian. Their tour manager; Matt. Their friends; Jeff, and Vinny. Featured Challenges: * Round 1: Too Big Lady, Licking Glass, Beard Brush * Round 2: Flipper Flop, Red Neck Mix Up, Too Much Wine * Round 3: Unexpected Mexican, Snow Job, Wreck Ball * Round 4: Soup Shoot |
June 29, 2010 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 From the band, Hey Monday; Cassadee Pope, Jersey, Mike, and Alex. From Stereo Skyline; Kevin, and Brian. Featured Challenges: * Round 1: Pumped Walk, News Paper Toss, Return Belt * Round 2: Running Stick, Hard Gum, Octopussed * Round 3: Comb Over Comb, Bad Door, Drive Over Prick * Round 4: Unwanted Fan |
June 30, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The cast of 'Jersey Shore' braves slaps, punches, and marinara sauce to win cash in The Silent Library. Featured Challenges: * Round 1: Back Butter, Susperder Strike, Slapping Machine * Round 2: Fed Up Groom, Falling Star, Ungrouped Hug * Round 3: Hitted Show, Smell Good Hurt Bad, Pizza Shoot Off * Round 4: Bad Door |
March 28, 2011 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The guys from the band 3OH!3 face off against exploding turkeys, mouse traps, and dirty mops in the Silent Library. Featured Challenges: * Round 1: Face Belly, Baby Back, Big Bird * Round 2: Uncomfort Ball, Rodent Feet, Number One Food * Round 3: Mop Head, Private Work Out, Break Fast Bed * Round 4: Brief Winch |
March 29, 2011 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Six WWE superstars get fed up and beaten down as they compete for cash in the Silent Library. Featured Challenges: * Round 1: Return Belt, Balled Head, Baby Fish Mouth * Round 2: Wurst Waitress, Found Meat, Bird Feed * Round 3: Twister Smack, Melon Fire, Groin Factory * Round 4: Nipple Race |
March 30, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 15, 2009 |
| Last aired | May 13, 2011 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |