Wednesday Downtown
2023
202343 episodes
Episode 1
Substitute Bead Chain Karaoke
Jan 11, 202345m
A comedian trapped in a karaoke box deep in the mountains lures out a substitute who seems better at singing than them. They can only escape if the substitute's karaoke score surpasses their own... A hellish chain of lives.
Episode 2
Smoker's Showdown: The Last One Standing in a Cigarette Endurance Challenge, and more
Jan 18, 202345m
Substitute Bead Chain Karaoke – Final Chapter ▼ Win the game held once every hour, and you can smoke and go home immediately... Smoker's Showdown: The Last One Standing in a Cigarette Endurance Challenge.
Episode 3
A prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit – it's insanely tough, and more
Jan 25, 202345m
A prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit. ▼ The theory that no matter how much garlic you eat, people will still ask you 'Did you eat garlic?' when you meet them.
Episode 4
Mr. Ossu's 'Ossu! Karate-do' Episode 4, and more
Feb 1, 202345m
The theory that in every household in Kumamoto Prefecture, there is always at least one Kumamon – 'You can't go home until you find 100 different Kumamon!' event held. ▼ 81-year-old Mr. Ossu makes a comeback to the national karate tournament after 3 years!
Episode 5
Monster Love 'The Aftermath', and more
Feb 8, 202345m
The most pranked person of 2022, the 'Deceived King,' faces a 'Preview Prank'. ▼ Behind the scenes with the couple Kuro-chan and Richi, plus auditions for additional members of the idol group TONAi BOUSHO in Tokyo.
Episode 6
Partner's Gaze-Smoking Area Challenge, and more
Feb 15, 202345m
If you hear strong gossip from the person next to you in a smoking area, how many cigarettes will you end up smoking? ▼ Kuro-chan and Richi couple's hot spring trip. ▼ The new members of the idol group TONAi BOUSHO are decided!
Episode 7
Eye Mask Removal Challenge, and more
Feb 22, 202345m
The theory that it's hard to make your off-duty partner laugh. ▼ A psychological game where you skillfully lead them to... make them remove an eye mask they were told not to take off! Will everyone remove their eye masks and win the 1 million yen prize?
Episode 8
The theory that encountering the 'Sand-Throwing Old Woman' in your room is the worst scenario, and more
Mar 8, 202345m
The theory that encountering the 'Sand-Throwing Old Woman' in your room is the worst scenario. ▼ A rude hitchhiking race where you assess the used car purchase price of a car that stops for you, and can only move forward based on that amount (1 million yen = 10 km)...
Episode 9
The theory that Wednesday's Downtown is still being illegally uploaded everywhere
Mar 22, 202345m
Introducing the 'Wednesday's Downtown Illegal Upload Ranking' with a screen processed to look like a typical illegal upload!
Episode 10
The theory that a 'Fight/Forms' tournament surprisingly gets exciting, and more
Mar 29, 202345m
How quickly can you clap 100 times without being pointed out? The Showoff King of the Reiwa Era. ▼ The terrifying game of hide-and-seek where hidden friends can't be found, only strangers' children appear. ▼ Fight/Forms Tournament.
Episode 11
Double Collab Uncle Prank, and more
Apr 5, 202345m
24-hour challenge where you must eat the same food as shown on TV. ▼ Two people who each think the other is the prankster end up shooting 'collaborations' at each other as they pass by... Double Collab Uncle Prank.
Episode 12
30-1 Grand Prix 2023
Apr 12, 202345m
[30-1 Grand Prix] Who is the funniest comedian in 30 seconds? The 3rd champion will be decided through a tournament featuring 40 comedians! The judging panel includes the luxurious lineup of Matsumoto, Degawa, Koyabu, Goto, and Bakarhythm.
Episode 13
Scary theory: meeting a 'new manager' only to get a call from the real one saying, 'I don’t know him'
Apr 19, 202345m
Top 100 Famous Japanese Celebrities Ranking ▼ What if, on your way to a remote filming location with a man claiming to be the new manager, you get a call from the real manager saying, 'I don’t know anyone like that'?
Episode 14
The theory that you can identify your partner just by their snoring, whether it's your wife or your comedy partner, and more
Apr 26, 202345m
Six pranks involving mistaken offers, such as thinking it's a 'travel show' only to find it's a show about introducing tabi (traditional socks)… ▼ The theory that you can identify your partner just by their snoring, whether it's your wife or comedy partner.
Episode 15
If there was a ghost behind Cool Poco., the skit would stop at the 'Naa~ni?' part, and more… Everyone's Theory Special
May 3, 202345m
[Everyone's Theory Special] The theory that if a ghost were behind Cool Poco., the skit would stop at the 'Naa~ni?' part. ▼ The theory that a piledriver is inevitable during a game of Twister. ▼ The theory that no one knows the true definition of a shrine, and 15 other theories tested.
Episode 16
The theory that if a trio comedian loses one member and is left alone with the 'useless' one, they won't continue the duo, and more
May 10, 202345m
The theory that if a trio comedian loses one member and is left alone with the 'useless' one, they won't continue the duo… Tested with Nelsons. ▼ The theory that playing Concentration with a bad smell leads to nerve fatigue, making it hard to reach a conclusion.
Episode 17
The theory that it's possible to continue a crazy shoot without the guest noticing, and more
May 24, 202345m
The theory that it's possible to continue a crazy shoot, even in a location where no cameras are visible, without the guest noticing. ▼ Can you get people on the street to ask you 'How old do I look?' as a reverse quiz... and answer correctly?
Episode 18
2nd Tag Sumo Strongest Duo Championship, and more
May 31, 202345m
Subtly, quizzes are posed in daily life... The Smooth Quiz King. ▼ 2nd Tag Sumo Strongest Duo Championship! Which comedian will emerge as the 2nd generation champion by winning the 2v2 irregular sumo tournament?
Episode 19
2nd 'No One Has Done It Yet' Impersonation Championship
Jun 7, 202345m
The 2nd 'No One Has Done It Yet' Impersonation Championship" – An improvised impersonation challenge based on a topic announced on the day of the event... 12 comedians compete head-to-head in a fierce tournament with the same topic!
Episode 20
The theory that Mariotto is no longer available anywhere, and more
Jun 14, 202345m
The theory that, after a long time, even though Yoichi Watanabe's speaking pace seems unbelievably slow, you still think 'Well, that's just how it is'. ▼ Searching for Mariotto in the streets… sending the purchased ones to each other in a 'Mariotto Puyo Puyo' challenge.
Episode 21
The theory that Generation Z wouldn't notice if all the footage from the 'crazy Showa era' was fake.
Jun 21, 202345m
The theory that Generation Z wouldn't notice if all the footage from the 'crazy Showa era' was fake… Comedians perform improvised stories to match the fake topics! Can they completely fool Generation Z?
Episode 22
The theory that even in a situation where your partner has collapsed and the outcome is uncertain, you’ll still get hungry and sleepy as time passes, and more
Jun 28, 202345m
The theory that it's possible to naturally incorporate song lyrics during a lecture. ▼ While staying at a hotel in the countryside, you receive a message saying, 'Your partner, Mr. ○○, has collapsed and is in a dangerous condition!'. It's a situation with no solution, but how will you spend your time?
Episode 23
Real Breakup Prank, and more
Jul 5, 202345m
Using the real breakup of a comedian duo, a prank is set up where the target is informed of this fact in a prank format – 'Real Breakup Prank'. ▼ The theory of severe election fraud in the Tsugaru region.
Episode 24
Comedians' Marriage Old Maid Challenge
Jul 19, 202345m
Tonight's Special Project! From Kotoge, Morita, Okano, Suga, Mou Naka, Sakai, Watari, and Chance, figure out who is 'actually getting married'! A serious prediction battle between Hamada and Matsumoto, with a wedding gift at stake!
Episode 25
The theory that if you're in costume and the staff reveals you, it's game over, and more
Jul 26, 202345m
The theory that if you're in costume and the staff reveals you, it's game over. ▼ The theory that if it's a losing sumo move, you can control it at will… aiming to lose with a targeted move and achieve 'Decisive Move Bingo'.
Episode 26
The theory that in any industry, you can reach the top from the bottom if you go through three people, and more
Aug 2, 202345m
The theory that in any industry, you can reach the top from the bottom if you go through three people. ▼ Comedians challenge the 'The Yemonea' challenge by trying to make the hidden prankster, who is secretly in their room, laugh!
Episode 27
The theory that if commenting 'Do you still have a nose?' after a nose hook prank is a sign of a failed comedian, and more
Aug 9, 202345m
Can't leave until you can produce a receipt for 7,777 yen without using a calculator or notes. ▼ The theory that commenting 'Do you still have a nose?' after being relentlessly mocked following a nose hook prank is a sign of a failed comedian.
Episode 28
The theory that no matter how crazy my fiancée's family is, I can't back out after proposing
Aug 16, 202330m
The theory that no matter how crazy my fiancée's family is, I can't back out after proposing.
Episode 29
1 Million Yen Battle Royal Cage Match, and more
Sep 6, 202345m
In a pro wrestling ring surrounded by a 5-meter-high cage, only the one who can exit while holding the ball containing 1 million yen will win the prize… The 1 Million Yen Battle Royal Cage Match, and more.
Episode 30
Masked Man Journey: elimination on reveal, and more
Sep 13, 202345m
The Masked Man Journey with 8 participants: guessing each other's identities... eliminated on reveal. ▼ Testing the theory that when a celebrity's character is three times more exaggerated, you just think 'well, that's about right' using Kuwaman's chopstick skills.
Episode 31
Gathering people wearing the same baseball cap in the street for a baseball showdown, and more
Sep 20, 202345m
Gathering people wearing the same baseball cap in the street for a baseball showdown... New York Yankees vs Yomiuri Giants. ▼ Announcing the nationwide shuttered shopping street rankings in Japan.
Episode 32
Wednesday Downtown: Surprising First Appearance Special
Oct 4, 202345m
Wednesday Downtown: Surprising First Appearance Special - 10 years since the show's start... A full playback of the surprising and fresh first appearances of comedians who have now become stars!
Episode 33
Double Match-Fixing Showdown, Episode 4, and more
Oct 11, 202345m
Both sides were secretly instructed to lose... the Double Match-Fixing Showdown 'A Battle You Absolutely Have to Lose' returns after 3 and a half years. ▼ The theory that everyone has at least one 'I seriously thought I was going to die' story.
Episode 34
The theory that if you wear a school uniform, you can pass as a high school student no matter your age, and more
Oct 18, 202345m
The theory that if you wear a school uniform, you can pass as a high school student no matter your age. ▼ Duo Comedian Popularity Gap Ranking 2023. ▼ Incorporate the words displayed behind your junior into your lecture! The Master of Lecturing.
Episode 35
The theory that after playing the 'There's someone there' prank, it’s really scary if you come home to find someone in your house due to being off guard
Oct 25, 202345m
The theory that after playing the 'There's someone there' prank, it’s really scary if you come home and find someone in your house due to being off guard. ▼ You can’t go home until you find someone wearing your merchandise.
Episode 36
The theory that when you're spinning your arm to signal 'Go to home!', a lariat from the third base coach is inevitable - Everyone's Theories Special
Nov 1, 202345m
[Everyone's Theories Special] The theory that a lariat from the third base coach is inevitable after spinning your arm to signal 'Go to home!'. ▼ Testing various small theories, including the theory that no one would notice if you gave random answers in a flash mental math challenge.
Episode 37
The second installment of the prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit — it's an incredibly exhausting theory
Nov 8, 202345m
The prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit, it's an incredibly exhausting theory - Part 2." Can detective Tsuda solve the murder case that unfolds in a small village?
Episode 38
he second installment of the prank where you can't escape the world of a mystery drama until you find the culprit — it's an incredibly exhausting theory - Part 2: The Final Episode
Nov 15, 202345m
In Nagano and Tokyo, two separate murder cases unfold, each with a new mystery... Will Tsuda and Minamikawa solve the cases and finally escape the world of the mystery drama?
Episode 39
Tag Sumo Weakest Duo Championship, and more
Nov 22, 202345m
Tag Sumo Weakest Duo Championship Tournament. ▼Once you smell curry, no matter what obstacles arise, will you end up eating curry anyway?
Episode 40
The gamble of whether a customer at Tenkaippin will order 'Kotteri' or 'Assari'
Nov 29, 202345m
The gamble of whether a customer at Tenkaippin will order 'Kotteri' or 'Assari'. ▼ With the right hairstyle and makeup, anyone can become an 'IKKO lookalike' — the theory that 'IKKO's potential is hidden among ordinary men in the streets'.
Episode 41
Slippery-1 GP
Dec 6, 202345m
The competition to determine Japan's least funny comedian... the unexpected award race 'Slippery-1 GP' kicks off! Comedians with over 16 years of experience continue to struggle with awkward comedy... 8 groups, each well-versed in the underground comedian scene, recommend their candidates.
Episode 42
Slippery-1 GP ~ Final Round
Dec 13, 202330m
Slippery-1 GP ~ Final Round. Who will earn the dishonorable title of 'Japan's Worst Comedian'?
Episode 43
A self-proclaimed producer offers to get someone on "Wednesday Downtown" for 1 million yen
Dec 20, 20231h 30m
A suspicious self-proclaimed producer offers "Pay 1 million yen and I'll get you on 'Wednesday Downtown", and the person who actually pays ends up appearing — real prank!