May 20, 2015
An attorney and a neuroscientist face off in this intense test of knowledge, where the toughest question of all is, can either of them answer 500 questions.
500 Questions
Prepare for an all-new game show event where the smartest people in the country try to achieve the seemingly impossible task of answering 500 of the most difficult general knowledge questions ever devised. There’s only one simple rule: never get three wrong in a row—or you’re gone. No saves, no helps, no multiple choice, 500 Questions will keep you on the edge of your seat to see if any of these geniuses can do it.
Created by: Mark Burnett, Mike Darnell
Season 1 Episodes
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May 21, 2015
It’s night two on the toughest game ever devised. Two geniuses continue to face off on the road to 500 questions, and the pressure begins to mount.
May 22, 2015
As the reigning genius continues his journey to answering 500 questions, the challenger continues to try and knock their opponent off.
May 25, 2015
It’s night four, and the questions are not getting any easier. Will the reigning genius continue on the road to 500 questions, or will they succumb to the pressure.
May 26, 2015
More than halfway down the road to 500 questions and the geniuses continue to face off in the toughest game ever devised. It’s night five on “500 Questions.”
May 27, 2015
It’s night six, and the intellectual strength and stamina of the reigning genius continues to be put to the test. Will this person continue down the road, or will another genius take their place, on “500 Questions.”
May 28, 2015
It’s the seventh and final night in this ultimate test of intellectual strength, strategy and stamina. The current reigning genius hopes to continue their journey to 500 questions in the face of a challenger who is actively ready to take their place, on the two-hour season finale of “500 Questions.”
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did 500 Questions Season 1 premiere?
500 Questions Season 1 premiered on May 20, 2015.
How many episodes are in 500 Questions Season 1?
500 Questions Season 1 has 7 episodes.
What is the first episode of 500 Questions Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Night 1". It aired on May 20, 2015.
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