Name: The Big Brain Theory: Pure Genius
Released: 2013-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Kal Penn, Mark Fuller, Christine Gulbranson

TV Show · Reality · Documentary

Finding the best innovator among 10 highly intelligent contestants is the goal, and the elimination process begins immediately. The team that successfully completes each episode's challenge is safe, while one member from the losing team is eliminated. The overall winner receives $50,000.

2013 · 42m

Starring Kal Penn, Mark Fuller, Christine Gulbranson

Director Matt Novello

EPISODE 1

The Next Great Innovator

The contestants have 30 minutes to stop explosives from detonating before the two trucks carrying them hit head-on.

42m
EPISODE 2

Seek and Destroy

The contestants need to stop a missile with a missile.

42m
EPISODE 3

Three Little Pigs

After two contestants are eliminated the other contestants have to build a shelter to resist extreme wind, water and fire.

42m
EPISODE 4

Triathlabots

The competitors design a robot that can accomplish three athletic events.

42m
EPISODE 5

Waterfall

The competitors build an elevator using the power from a waterfall.

42m
EPISODE 6

The Wild Card

A wildcard is brought back and the competitors must create an automated machine that can prepare a meal.

42m