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Wednesday Downtown

2019

2019 · 38 episodes

  1. 1. Episode 1

    2019-01-09 · 55m

    Panelists' Theories Special Within convenience store clerks, someone who actually used and hit a robber with the color ball doesn't exist. • The name "Imaru", IMALU is the first one to be named it. • If the person is extremely thirsty, they will be able to drink bitter Senburi tea without noticing anything. • Sibling athletes that are in the same sport, the younger sibling is better at it than the older sibling. • "Uwasa no! Tokyo Magazine" is the program that has the most white hair in Japan. • If the ex-girlfriend is in the audience during manzai, the rhythm and pace of the routine will get all screwed up.

  2. 2. Episode 2

    2019-01-16 · 55m

    The theory that comedians will go along with even the most difficult scenarios they're given ◆The theory that impressionist comedians can pass on an impression to the end through a game of telephone, even if it's their first time doing it ◆The theory that restaurants that only serve one menu item exist in every genre ◆The theory that you can get bingo by saying "Osu" to Mr. Osu

  3. 3. Episode 3

    2019-01-30 · 55m

    A life where you have to cry once every hour: Even with plenty of items to make you cry, it's still tough. ◆The old man who defeated the bear - 1GP ◆Revealing the prank: Even if you're told the name of a fictional show, you can't help but pretend to know it. ◆Ultimately, the smelliest thing is ○

  4. 4. Episode 4

    2019-02-06 · 55m

    The theory that it's easy to shake off talent during filming, Part 2◆The theory that people can somehow live even on a bicycle◆Mr. Osu's "Osu! Karate-do" Part 2

  5. 5. Episode 5

    2019-02-13 · 55m

    IKKO and Chocolate Planet's Matsuo have gotten to the point where even the people around them can't tell their voices apart. • N°1 Eccentric Artist Battle. • The laugh of hermit old men is always "fo fo fo"

  6. 6. Episode 6

    2019-02-20 · 55m

    2018 Year Teaser Pranks • Screaming-1 Grand Prix • Japan's Longest-Haired Male Comedian: Tom Brown's Nuno-kawa Theory • DESIRE Call-and-Response Championship

  7. 7. Episode 7

    2019-02-27 · 55m

    People don't notice when there are a lot of people hiding in a house. • It's more heartbreaking for master-class individuals when a comedian breaks up with a friend. • The oldest sign on a restaurant is now bright brown. • If you ask a foreigner, "Who looks more like a gorilla, Hamada or Matsumoto? They might surprisingly answer Matsumoto.

  8. 8. Episode 8

    2019-03-06 · 55m

    Reverse greeting challenge. • 4 Generation family relay race. • If you witness a kiss in your own break room, you can't help but apologize. • The Stubborn Stains Grand Prix.

  9. 9. Episode 9

    2019-03-13 · 55m

    The theory that adding "in a good way" prevents people from getting mad at any insult • The theory that the comedian with the longest career who still has a part-time job is a member of the Ritton Chōsadan • The theory that a three-way competition is the most exciting

  10. 10. Episode 10

    2019-03-20 · 55m

    Shiawase Akatsu Plan: The theory that if Akatsu can memorize 100 titles, he wins 1 million yen • The theory that avid smokers will go to a smoking area no matter how difficult the journey is • The theory that you can't comply if your partner starts leaning toward a fortune teller and insists on changing their name • The theory that if you can't remember the name of a meeting partner right after hearing it, you're unfit to be a celebrity or a professional

  11. 11. Episode 11

    2019-03-27 · 55m

    People who love to smoke will go for it even if the road to the smoking area is full of challenges. • A partner who shows signs of being brainwashed by a diviner, if they propose changing you name, the other party will never agree to it. • Do celebrities remember the names of the attendees they're having a meeting with?

  12. 12. Episode 12

    2019-04-03 · 55m

    The theory that a comedian can instantly deliver the punchline "You’re the one singing?!" in any situation • The theory that you can't take "Get out!" at face value during a scolding • The theory that every celebrity has at least one unforgettable creepy fan letter

  13. 13. Episode 13

    2019-04-10 · 55m

    3rd Early Bento Sensei. • Will an athlete's plan to prank someone be more interesting because of their lame acting skills? • If you are a person who can supposedly sense when someone is behind you, can you evade an attack?

  14. 14. Episode 14

    2019-04-24 · 45m

    In reality, spraying a drink when laughing or being frightened is quite rare. • If the air cannon's air is colorless, there is no way to dodge it. • Out of standing or sitting, which is more painful to do for a long period of time? • Can anyone beat Naoki Iketani at Naoki Iketani-style push-ups?

  15. 15. Episode 15

    2019-05-08 · 45m

    If comedians are confined in a room, they can't escape until they guess the new era name! Can they arrive at "Reiwa" with zero information?

  16. 16. Episode 16

    2019-05-15 · 45m

    The theory that even long-term foreign residents in Japan will shout in their native language when extremely surprised • The theory that Rossy is too accepting of everything, which can be unsettling • The theory that stern men have been told at least once, "I won't let you have my daughter"

  17. 17. Episode 17

    2019-05-29 · 45m

    Everyone's Theories Special • Running into your mother on the street and thinking she's a stranger. • Changing the pull-to-heat beef tongue lunch box with a party cracker. • Do pachinko parlor clerks spend their days off playing pachinko. • When calling someone to validate an argument, you'll say, "See?". • Runners don't raise their hands after winning a marathon. • The hairstyle that appears most in lyrics is the ponytail. • If you wake up in a VR world, you would be super surprised. • Living creatures can feel your anger. • Bulldogs with spiky collars do not actually exist. • Buying crossword books and forgetting about them. • Can Hikomaro make a bad dish look good? • Does throwing a tantrum work for adults? • You must draw wrinkles on portraits of Matsuo Bannai. • Using "kill/hold your breath" as an example in school. • People with the name "Hotei" all have related nicknames. • Strong words for people in their 20s and 60s. • Sneaking change into a person's hoodie until they notice.

  18. 18. Episode 18

    2019-06-05 · 45m

    The theory that when someone asks, "Don't you have something to say to me?" you end up saying something unnecessary • Kyaeen's one-day interconnected electric current life • The theory that if the pitcher and first baseman are both magicians, they could consistently get outs with hidden ball tricks

  19. 19. Episode 19

    2019-06-12 · 45m

    The theory that an experienced reporter can gracefully handle even the most difficult amateurs at a live broadcast location • Four-Generation Relay Race, Part 2 • The theory that when getting scolded, even if hit by an air cannon with no visible effect but a bad smell, you can't say it stinks

  20. 20. Episode 20

    2019-06-19 · 45m

    IKKO Catchphrase Contest. • Daily Life Loudness Tournament. • It is impossible to teach women the figure-four leglock over the telephone.

  21. 21. Episode 21

    2019-06-26 · 45m

    The theory that it's hell to act cheerful in front of a senior after getting extremely angry at a junior • The theory that NONSTYLE is finally out of the rankings of popular comedians among junior high and high school girls • The theory that if you keep sending the smell of curry from the next room during a meeting, everyone will eat curry afterward • The theory that if you ask late-stage elderly people, they might tell you their "secrets they’ll take to the grave"

  22. 22. Episode 22

    2019-07-03 · 45m

    There are plenty of ordinary people in big cities who can call celebrities at the drop of a hat. • With hypnosis, even Obon/Kobon can reconcile.

  23. 23. Episode 23

    2019-07-17 · 45m

    Mixed bingo tournament in the city • The theory that receiving an "Where Are They Now" offer is equally shocking and unpleasant for a moderately successful person • The theory that there are no trio comedians with exactly equal popularity

  24. 24. Episode 24

    2019-07-24 · 45m

    The theory that comedians can deliver perfect punchlines in real-life situations just like in their skits, Part 2 • The theory that in rural areas, even Dowsons can film on location without being recognized • The theory that there are limits to a kite giving birth to a hawk • The theory that you'd be extremely cautious if you were mysteriously led down a backstage corridor and saw a man dressed like "Kora Uncle" with a top hat and cane approaching

  25. 25. Episode 25

    2019-07-31 · 45m

    Big Eater King vs. Toudaiou: "Eating Quiz" • Running away from enthusiastic older lady fans

  26. 26. Episode 26

    2019-08-07 · 45m

    The theory that idols with filthy rooms are free to do as they please • The theory that it's difficult to actively get bird droppings to fall on you • The theory that there are quite a few precarious surnames that exist in only one household and have no heir

  27. 27. Episode 27

    2019-08-21 · 45m

    The theory that gigs where comedians are banned from using their signature catchphrase are hell • Real "Pro Golfer Monkey" Championship • Colorless, smelly air cannon, Part 3

  28. 28. Episode 28

    2019-09-04 · 45m

    The theory that shedding tears right at the chorus of a song is particularly challenging, Part 3 • The MVS (Most Valuable Story) trophy for "Unslippable Stories" is definitely displayed at home • The taxi driver's record for the longest drive has an unavoidable backstory

  29. 29. Episode 29

    2019-09-11 · 45m

    Fake show: "Theory Title" reverse calculation quiz

  30. 30. Episode 30

    2019-09-25 · 45m

    The theory that if you get scolded right after buying soft serve ice cream, you can't eat it, and it melts away • The theory that if you look closely at a shop displaying autographs, you'll find signatures from completely unknown people mixed in • The contest to determine the queen of annoying interactions that keep their husbands from sleeping

  31. 31. Episode 31

    2019-10-23 · 45m

    The theory that even if someone angrily tells you to apologize on the spot over the phone, you can just pretend to do it and get away with it • The theory that a smoker comedian, even if told by a panicked staff member that their partner has collapsed just as they light a cigarette, will still take at least one puff before discarding it • The theory that if "everyone has at least one interesting story to tell," then even ordinary people on the street barely have one

  32. 32. Episode 32

    2019-10-30 · 45m

    Everyone's Theories Special • When hiding in a closet, you can't come out when hit with a smelly air cannon • If Hikomaro finds real jewels, he would say "It's a treasure box" • 10 times quiz challenge • The Great Kabuki tricked into drinking vinegar disguised as tea • It's impossible to open a snack bag with hands used to knead hamburger meat • Athletes in three different sports • Kuro-chan would think he's dead if he woke up in a flower field • Wet eggplants and dolphins feel the same • You always touch the place where you got slapped afterwards • Madame Dewi wouldn't notice if one more dog was added to her pets • Anyone posting a bottle cap challenge at this time is scary • All people named "Tamura Ken○○" are nicknamed "Tamuken" • TBS's library can compile the musical scale just from Inoki's slaps • The most stolen item in lyrics is a bike • X fans familiar with the "i→I" notation in "ToshI" might read "Hotel" as "Hotei" • Unusual stamina set meals • Excessively small mini salads

  33. 33. Episode 33

    2019-11-06 · 45m

    The 5th Parody Strongest Tournament. • Monster Idol #1.

  34. 34. Episode 34

    2019-11-13 · 45m

    Animal couple: The "kiss challenge" – distracting Kyoko and kissing without her noticing • A bust made by yourself while alive – is that acceptable? • If a CEO makes their own statue while alive, they can do the "Hajime Hana pattern" without employees noticing • Monster Idol episode 2

  35. 35. Episode 35

    2019-11-20 · 45m

    Ventriloquist theory: If the puppet joins in while you're getting scolded, you'd have to call it out • Monster Idol episode 3

  36. 36. Episode 36

    2019-12-04 · 45m

    Mutsumi resident comedian showdown • Monster Idol episode 4

  37. 37. Episode 37

    2019-12-18 · 45m

    Monster Idol episode 5

  38. 38. Episode 38

    2019-12-25 · 120m

    The ultimate "comedy" quiz king showdown • Monster Idol final episode

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