King of the Nerds

King of the Nerds

2013•42m•5.2/10

Reality

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.2/10(15)

King of the Nerds is the ultimate nerd-off. The series follows fierce competitors from across the nerd spectrum as they set out to win $100,000 and be crowned the greatest nerd of them all. King of the Nerds takes the glory of geekdom to a whole new level as the competitors live together in "Nerdvana." Each week, they must face challenges that will test their intellect, ingenuity, skills, and pop culture prowess. One competitor is eliminated each week until one nerd stands alone as the ultimate champion of all things nerdy.

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Production

5x5 Media, Electus

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 17, 2013

Last Aired

March 13, 2015

Networks

TBS

Created By

Curtis Armstrong, Robert Carradine

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Welcome to the Nerdvana

Air date: 2013-01-17

The premiere episode in the quest to discover the nerdiest of all nerds. Meet our competitors as they explore the grounds of Nerdvana and compete in their first challenge, a Schoolyard Pick.

E2

Imaginary Realms

Air date: 2013-01-24

E3

Games Without Frontiers

Air date: 2013-01-31

E4

Supernerds

Air date: 2013-02-07

E5

High IQs

Air date: 2013-02-14

E6

Nerdy Dancing

Air date: 2013-02-21

E7

Enginerds

Air date: 2013-02-28

E8

The King Is Crowned

Air date: 2013-03-07

Cast

Robert Carradine

Robert Carradine

Self - Host

Curtis Armstrong

Curtis Armstrong

Self - Host

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