The Quiz with Balls

Synopsis

Hosted by comedian Jay Pharoah, families must work together as each contestant faces a quiz where each wrong answer results in a massive ball rapidly descending and knocking them into a pool below; the final dry family member plays the final round for a $100,000 grand prize.

First Air Date: 2024-05-28

Last Air Date: 2025-09-08

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 22

Networks: FOX

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Top Cast

Jay Pharoah as Self - Host
Jay Byars as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

Each episode of "The Quiz With Balls" features two families competing for $100,000 in a "battle of the balls." Standing on a high platform over a glistening pool, they must all work together as they face a multiple-choice quiz where each answer is allocated to a spot with a giant ball positioned up behind it. If the correct answer is chosen, the ball rolls down and stops just before colliding with the player -- if the answer is wrong, the massive ball rapidly descends and mercilessly whacks them into the pool below. The more players each team loses, the harder the questions get. The longer they last, the more money they bank, until one "dry" family member plays the final round for the $100,000 grand prize.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Beantown vs The Big Apple (2024-05-28)

The Harris's and the Wheatley's go head-to-head to see who has what it takes to stay dry and conquer The Quiz with Balls! Get ready to test your knowledge in "Girl Groups," "Geography," "Famous Authors," "Foods" and more.
Ep. 2: The Southern Showdown (2024-06-04)

The Byars's and the Banks's go head-to-head; quiz topics include movies, sports and literature.
Ep. 3: A Family Affair (2024-06-11)

The Patel and Guillengo families go head-to-head; topics include pop music and astronomy.
Ep. 4: Clash of the Coasts (2024-06-18)

The Garciga and Buckalew families go head-to-head.
Ep. 5: Brains vs. Brawns (2024-06-25)

The Brooks's and the Wyse's go head-to-head to see who has what it takes to stay dry and conquer The Quiz with Balls! Get ready to test your knowledge in "Books," "Fashion," "Music," "Movies" and more.
Ep. 6: Football Frenzy (2024-07-09)

The Guillorys and the Greshams go head-to-head to see who has what it takes to stay dry and conquer The Quiz with Balls!
Ep. 7: School of Splash (2024-07-16)

In the seventh episode, The McGlothins and the Bowsers go head-to-head to see who has what it takes to stay dry and conquer The Quiz with Balls! Get ready to test your knowledge in "Animal Science," "Film & TV," "Starry Nights," "Sports" and more.
Ep. 8: Sister Act (2024-08-20)

The Barneses and the Lees go head-to-head to see who has what it takes to stay dry and conquer The Quiz with Balls! Get ready to test your knowledge in "'90's TV," "Boy Bands," "Breakfast Foods," "Dating Apps" and more.
Ep. 9: Mom Knows Best (2024-08-27)

The Mitchells and the McGraws compete.
Ep. 10: Boston Brawlers vs. The Pride of Polynesia (2024-09-03)

The Hala'ufias and the Schlehubers compete for $100,000.