Air date: 2011-12-08

Runtime: 42 min

Contestants face the Nutcracker Sweet, Santa's Workshop and the Jingle Balls.

Air date: 2012-01-05

Runtime: 42 min

The fifth season begins with a winter version that includes icy obstacles, such as the Snow Shovel Trouble, Pain in the Ice and Candy Pain Lane. Vanessa Lachey cohosts.

Air date: 2012-01-12

Runtime: 42 min

Wipeout is an American reality show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the "world's largest obstacle course". Wipeout is hosted and commentated by John Henson and John Anderson, while Vanessa Lachey acts as the "on-location" presenter. The former presenter was Jill Wagner.

Air date: 2012-01-19

Runtime: 42 min

Wipeout is an American reality show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the "world's largest obstacle course". Wipeout is hosted and commentated by John Henson and John Anderson, while Vanessa Lachey acts as the "on-location" presenter. The former presenter was Jill Wagner.

Air date: 2012-02-02

Runtime: 42 min

Wipeout is an American reality show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the "world's largest obstacle course". Wipeout is hosted and commentated by John Henson and John Anderson, while Vanessa Lachey acts as the "on-location" presenter. The former presenter was Jill Wagner.

Air date: 2012-02-09

Runtime: 42 min

Wipeout is an American reality show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the "world's largest obstacle course". Wipeout is hosted and commentated by John Henson and John Anderson, while Vanessa Lachey acts as the "on-location" presenter. The former presenter was Jill Wagner.

Air date: 2012-02-16

Runtime: 42 min

Contestants encounter Garry the Eskimo as they tackle the Arctic Circle.

Air date: 2012-02-23

Runtime: 42 min

Contestants tackle obstacles while they are terrorized by yetis.

Air date: 2012-06-28

Runtime: 42 min

The fifth summer season premieres with hotties vs. nerds in a battle of the sexes.

Air date: 2012-07-05

Runtime: 42 min

A military-themes edition features 24 members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Obstacles include: "Private Bee-jamin", "Drill Sergeant", and "Hangover".

Air date: 2012-07-10

Runtime: 42 min

Bosses and employees team up to tackle the obstacle course which includes the Corporate Ladder, the Pound About and Bigfoot. Among the contestants are the "cool coaches" and the "pranking pastors." (Special Tuesday 8 pm airing)

Air date: 2012-07-12

Runtime: 42 min

Host John Henson puts his stamp on new obstacles, including Henson Headshots, Slappy Meal and the Spin Psycho.

Air date: 2012-07-17

Runtime: 42 min

Contestants compete on an extreme obstacle course for a $50,000 prize.

Air date: 2012-07-19

Runtime: 42 min

Competitors face obstacles including Monkey Business, School Daze and Gold Rush Petrified Forest.

Air date: 2012-07-26

Runtime: 42 min

Single men and women form teams of two and tackle obstacles that include Head Over Heels, Lovers Lane and the Wipeout Nursery

Air date: 2012-08-02

Runtime: 42 min

Contestants, including Geriatric Groupie, Southern Belle and Cougar Hunter, take on obstacles Batter Up, Karate Class, Panic Hammocks and Spin Psycho.

Air date: 2012-08-09

Runtime: 42 min

Title reference: Contestant Sheryl Crawford calls herself a hillbilly. Additionally, the "Hillbilly Mowdown" course in the 3rd round is introduced.

Air date: 2012-08-16

Runtime: 42 min

Twelve Wipeout losers (as well as twelve of the 90+ champions) return to Wipeout.

Air date: 2012-08-23

Runtime: 42 min

Contestants face obstacles including Boat Bouys, Swept Away, Ocean Commotion and Panic Hammocks.

Air date: 2012-08-23

Runtime: 42 min

Contestants face obstacles that include Aunt Patty Cake and the Lumberjerks.

Air date: 2012-08-30

Runtime: 42 min

Contestants face obstacles including Snakes on the Plains, Pulling Teeth and the Hangover.

Air date: 2012-09-06

Runtime: 42 min

Contestants face obstacles including Surf's Up, Wipeout Subway Car and the Caregrounds.

Air date: 2012-09-13

Runtime: 42 min

A Western-theme obstacle course includes a showdown with Toby, a giant gunslinger. Other hurdles include Cactus Chaos and Spin Psycho.

Air date: 2012-09-20

Runtime: 42 min

Stephanie Pokswinski is the final contestant this season to earn 500 dollars for tagging Smallsy. Unfortunately, she failed to advance.